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5 May 2016 Shore Report:iTiTi Open Book Meeting May he Open Book meeting for Shorewood is scheduled for Monday, May 2, from 5 pm - 7 pm at City Hall. The meeting is conducted under the authority of the Hennepin County Assessor, which will conduct an "open- book" process for valuation appeals. At the Open Book meeting, the county assessor's staff will review the valuation with the property owner. The valuation reflects a property's value on January 1, 2016, and is used for property taxes payable in 2017. If you cannot attend please contact the assessor's office, 612.348.3046, for options. Smithtown Sidewah . toonstructiun Begins Construction has started on the new sidewalk connecting the LRT and Country Club Road along the south side of Smithtown Road. This connection will allow easy pedestrian access to the LRT, Badger Park, and Minnewashta Elementary school, to name a few. Construction of the sidewalk will lead to some lane closures on Smithtown Road at various times. When driving on Smithtown, please allow extra time in case you would run into Register to Vote for Primary o you know the status of your voter registration? It's easy to check. Simply go to the Secretary of States voting website, www.mnvotes.org, and enterthe information as requested. Your up to date voter registration information and voting location will be located. From there, you can make sure a delay. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of June. your information is accurate, or make changes to your registration now, before the August 9 Primary Election. If you have questions about voting or registration, go to the city web site under Elections, or call the city at 952.960.7900. Watering Ordinance in Effect Lawn watering uses a significant portion of our water supply. It is important that residents and businesses follow the city's watering ordinance. This allows Shorewood's water system not only an adequate opportunity to replenish the supply in the city's water storage tanks, but also ensures there is enough water for all uses, some of which include vital services such as firefighting. The city's ordinance states that residents and businesses can water before 11 am and after 4:30 pm, May 1- September 30. Residents are advised to work with their sprinkler system provider to make sure watering times are scheduled to water within ordinance hours. Remember to check the timer on your watering system after power outages so that you are not in violation of the restriction. Fees for violating the water use restrictions are determined by the number of water restriction violations issued to the owner and are as follows: • First offense - $50 fee • Each additional offense - $25 fee increase (e.g. 2nd violation $75, 3rd violation $100, etc.) No warnings are given for violation of the watering restrictions. EXEMPTIONS: Private wells are exempt from the ordinance, however, the city encourages homeowners to conserve their water resources during peak hours. Activities such as play toys, car washing, and hand watering are exempt if attended. Call the city at 952.960.7900, if you have questions. Recycling May 2016 Weeks for All recycling must be curbside no later than 7 a.m. on recycling day. Mainland resi- dents recycle May 4 & 18; Islands recycle May 5 & 19. -0 Report misses: 952.941.5174 For a larger or additional cart, call the city at 952.960.7900. Reduce and Reuse- Creating Less Garbage ou already recycle, it's easy to put your cans, glass, paper and plastic into the cart that is provided for curbside service. But why is there still so much trash? Reducing the waste you create takes thoughtful purchasing. When you are choosing between two products, take a look at the packaging: is one recyclable and one not? Does one have very little extra packaging? Could you buy it without any packaging at all? Reducing waste becomes addicting once you set your mind to it. It can become a family challenge. You have reduced your waste, time to look at reuse. Borrowing, buying second hand, and donating usable items are all things that create less waste going into the landfill, and likely more money in your pocketbook. Reuse Minnesota has a great list of second hand and borrowing options. Did you know there is a tool library in Minneapolis (http: / /nemtl.org)? You can find information on many reuse and second hand options online at www.reusemn.org. For more tips and reuse ideas, see the city web site under Environment. Prevention Key to Reducing Mosquito -Borne W /� nth warmer weather right �/ around the corner, officials with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) are encouraging Minnesotans to remove from their property any small water - holding containers that could fill with rainwater this spring and be used as breeding areas by mosquitoes that can carry disease. All mosquitoes need water for their eggs. Mosquitoes that carry La Crosse encephalitis, a rare but potentially serious viral disease, commonly lay their eggs in stagnant water inside old tires, buckets, cans, tarps and anything else that can hold rainwater for several weeks. While the kinds of mosquitoes that carry Zika virus have not been found to live in Minnesota, they breed in the same kinds of small containers. Removing water - holding containers helps ensure that those mosquitoes would not get a foothold in Minnesota if they were to ever come here. "When outdoors this spring, take time to look for water - holding containers on your property," said Kirk Johnson, Vector Ecologist at the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District. "We still have several weeks before the mosquitoes developing in those containers become adults that can bite people. Containers are also much easier to spot now before tree leaves and growing vegetation come out." Property owners can also Burgers & Bingo by the Bay Saturday, May 7, 3 -10 pm The Lake Minnetonka Excelsior Rotary Club is raising money for the 4th of July fireworks display on Saturday, May 7 with their special event Bingo & Burgers by the Bay. The Rotary Club has teamed up with the Excelsior- Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce along with Maynard's and Excelsior Brewing Company to support the Independence Day fireworks celebration this year at Excelsior Commons. Bingo & Burgers by the Bay for Fireworks will take place at 10 look for water - holding holes or depressions in trees (often pockets form where two or more trunks meet near the ground) and fill these with soil or sand to prevent mosquito use. For more information on mosquitoes and mosquito - borne disease prevention, visit the preventing mosquito -borne disease MDH webpage, http: // www.health.state.mn. us /divs/ idepc/dtopics/mosquitoborne/ prevention.html. For more information on metro area mosquito control, visit the MMCD website, http: / /www.mmcd. org. Lake Street from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. rain or shine. Enjoy great prizes, burgers, and beerwhile supporting a good cause. Bingo will run until 7 p.m. with live music to follow. Southshore Center 5735 Country Club Road • 952.474.7635 • www.southshore- center.org Computer Workshop Wed., May 18,11-2 pm, 2 -3 pm Senior Partner Members Free/ Non - Members $2 Bring your laptop, iPad or iPhone. Rebeca Hanrahan will help you get the most out of your devices. Create a binder to help you remember what you learn! Call the center to sign up. TED Talks Thursday, May 12, 11 am WE CAN NOW EDIT OUR DNA BUT DO WE WANT TO? A video replay of a TED lecture by the University of California geneticist who invented a new gene- editing technology that can treat genetic diseases, but can also create "designer babies" and who knows what else. Is this a good thing? RSVP to 952.474.7635. Happy Feet Foot Care Mon., May 16 by appt.; $34 Call for an appointment: 1.763.560.5136. Mahjong Wednesdays, 1 pm Enjoy a fun game of Mahjong and socialize with the group. For information, call the center. Woodcarvers Tuesdays, 9:30 am Join this social group as they carve their creations! Bridge Thursdays, 1 pm Enjoy a game of bridge at the centerweekly. RSVP to the center. Beading Tuesdays, 1 pm Enjoy fun, share ideas, and create! Quilting Mon. & Wed., 9 am -noon Learn from one another. Share your talent with others! For more information about what to bring, contact the center. Bingo Fridays, 12:30 pm Who doesn't love BINGO? Grab a few friends, or come alone, and enjoy an afternoon of luck! Beginning Yoga 1 Tuesdays, 6 -6:50 pm Through May 24th $10 per Drop -In Class This beginner's class will restore you with the healing art of yoga. You will learn basic yoga postures focusing on technique to build strength & flexibility. Basic Vinyasa Flow yoga sequences will also be introduced. Ages 18 +. Bring a yoga mat. Beginning Yoga 2 Tuesdays, 7 -7:50 pm Through May 24th $10 per Drop -In Class This class is for those with some experience. We will build upon basic yoga postures and introduce new postures. Class time will be split between learning proper technique and incorporating postures into Vinyasa Flow yoga sequences. Ages 18 +. Bring a yoga mat. Tai -Chi Mondays at 10 am $48 per 6 week session: Drop -Ins Welcome Instructor Ron Erdman -Luntz has been teaching seniors for 25+ years. To register call the center. Dance Fitness Classes Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30 am; $5 per session Exercise classes for the active older population. Improve aerobic power, body endurance, strength, flexibility and balance. Call the center to reserve a spot. ZUMBA If you love dancing and having fun, you will love ZumbaO. Our Certified Zumba® Instructors Minimum of 5. Maximum of 20 per class. Registration Deadline is 5 days before class start date. Walk -in's are always welcome! Go online to register at www.southshore- center. org or call 952 - 474 -7635. Steph's April & May 2016 classes 6 week session /7th week free Thursdays 9— 10 am Dates: 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2 Walk -in: $10 Steph's Summer 2016 Classes 6 week session + 7th class free Mondays 6:30 — 7:30 pm Dates: 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, (no class July 4), 7/11, 7/18, 7/25 Session: $42; Walk -in: $10 Zumba Fitness with Pamela Walk -in Wed. through May 11 6:30 -7:30 pm; $10 per week All ages welcome Wednesdays, May 18 -June 29 6:30 -7:30 pm; $49 session Register online, www.southshore- center.org, or call the center, 952.474.7635. FLU City of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, MN 55331 'lanning Commission Tuesday, May 3, 2016, Planning Commission Agenda: PRESORTED STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE PAID TWIN CITIES, MN PERMIT #30681 7:00 PM Public Hearing for a Conditional Use Permit for accessory space over 1200 square feet. The owners of 25040 Yellowstone Trail propose an addition to their attached garage which will result in the floor area being over 1200 square feet. 7:10 PM Public Hearing to consider an appeal by Radisson Road Homeowners of the Zoning Administrator's determination on the number of boats eligible to be moored at a dock located at 5540 Shore Road. 7:20 PM Public Hearing for a request to rezone property located at 24250 Smithtown Road from R -2A, Single and Two - Family Residential to C -1, General Commercial district. Join our New Southshore Market The first and third Wednesdays of each month May through October, Southshore Center will host an open market 11 a.m. -3 p.m. Shoppers are encouraged to stop by and see what is available each week. Those interested in having a sales table it is only $10 per week, and there is no commitment to sell every week. Just let us know when you would like to sell. For a table reservation, contact the Southshore Center at 952.474.7635, or email director@ southshore - center.org. Mayor; Jennifer Labadie; Debbie Siakel; Kristine Sundberg; Richard Woodruff City Administrator: Bill Joynes; Newsletter Editor: Julie Moore The Shorewood Park Commission Presents IMP Gi Y� Friday, June 10, b -8 prn At Freeman Park, 6000 Eureka Road Shorewood, MN 55331 With Live Music Featuring The Shalo Lee Band June 10., 6:00 -8:00 pm GREAT COUNTRY SOUND FOR ALL AGES! CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE WWW. CI. SHOREWOOD. M N. US Summer in Shorewood Parks Freeman Park Fun Tennis at Badger 6000 Eureka Road 5745 Country Club Rd Register online, www.ei.shorewood.mn.us Registration for summer tennis should be Animal Adaptation and Incredible Invertebrates by Bell Museum made online at www.carlsontennis.com. Friday, July 15 from 10 -Noon, Ages K -8 grade. Carlson Tennis Spring Camp Registration is required. Maximum number is 30. Registration Required Animal Adaptations is an exciting lab that walks participants through some of the delightful Mondays /Wednesd y 11 -June 1 and sometimes even shocking adaptations that some animals possess, ranging from Little Stars 4- 4:45p :45pm coloration and dancing to defense mechanisms like shells that have a hinge like a door to Rising Stars 4- 5: pm close up like a box! Future Stars 5- 6:00pm Wednesday, July 27 - STEM with Horsepower - Meet a live miniature horse and learn how Comp Level 6- 7:30pm Minnesota Zoomobile Wednesday July, 6 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Friday, June 24 at 11 am Carlson Tennis Stars Camp No registration is required. All ages. Registration Required The Minnesota Zoo will bring a variety of animals. The show runs about 45 minutes. This camp is for everyone! Introduce your Indian games passed along as fun ways to sharpen the senses, stay strong, and build kids to the great sport of tennis with this fun Science Explorers and rewarding camp. Your kids will learn Friday, June 17, July 29 and August 26 from 10:30 - 11:30 to play quickly with our teaching methods. Registration is required. Entering Grades 1 -5 in the Fall. Maximum 20 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, June 17 - The Mechanics of Gizmos and Gadgets & Gravity; How did toys work before June 14 -23, July 5 -14, July 26 -Aug 4, batteries? They relied on natural forces like gravity. Put science to work as you explore the Aug 16 -25 how and whys of gravity by experimenting and building a gadget that really works. Little Stars(Ages 4 -6); 9- 9:45am; $80 July 29 - Nature Explorers - Spiders; There are over 90,000 species of spiders in the world Rising Stars(Ages7 -8); 9:45- 10:45am; $95 and 900 of those live in the midwest. Join Science Explorers as we investigate these cool, creepy, crawly arachnids. Future Stars(Ages 9- 11);10:45 -11:45 am; $95 August 26 - Great Reactions; Join Science Explorers as we discover the fascinating world of chemistry! Investigating the difference between chemical and physical Evening Junior Classes &Adult Programs reactions with fun -hands on experiments. will be offered this summer. Check out Kite Making our website, www.carlsontennis.com Friday, July 22nd from 10:00 -Noon, Ages 7 -11 for more information. Registration is required. Maximum 12 Register at www.carlsontennis.com Learn to make a 28" tall x 35" wide sled kite. You will also learn safety tips on flying kites. Register on line. ` Geocaching� Crescent Beach Friday, August 5 from 10:00 -Noon. Ages 10 -13 �+r. J Birch Bluff Road Registration is required. Maximum 20 Three Rivers Park District is hosting this activity. Learn the basics of (GPS) Global Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Positioning Technology then use the internet to find local geocaches! Hunt for hidden Wai Nani Surf & Paddle, Lake Minnetonka's treasure and use our GPS units to play an updated version of Capture the Flag! Register longest running full service Stand Up on -line. Paddleboard provider, will be offering "Paddle and Play" clinics and "Beginner Manor Park Clinic and Post Paddle" clinic. Please visit www.WaiNaniSUP.com for more 20630 Manor Rd information Story Times with the Excelsior Library — 10:30 a.m. Stand Up Paddleboarding: "What is No age limit on any program or need to register except the American Indian program which SUP ?" Beginner Group Clinic is designed for kids entering kindergarten to grade 3. Monday, June 20 6 -7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 6 - Duck on a Bike Story Stroll with activities under the pavilion Registration Required Wednesday, July 13 - Llama Story Time, featuring Carlson's Lloveable Llamas Age 12 +(under 16 must be accompanied by parent or adult guardian) - $45 Wednesday, July 20 - Truck Story Time, with trucks provided by Shorewood Public Works and South Lake Minnetonka Police Department Stand Up Paddleboarding: Teen "Paddle Wednesday, July 27 - STEM with Horsepower - Meet a live miniature horse and learn how and Play!" the cowboys cared for so many horses and how science helped to make their lives easier. Wednesday July, 6 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Presented by the Half Pint Horse Foundation Ages 12 -17 - $55 Registration Required Wednesday, August 3 - American Indian Games -Learn traditional American Indian games passed along as fun ways to sharpen the senses, stay strong, and build See the city web site under Parks for community. Presented by Three Rivers Park District. complete information, or watch the June For more information contact the Excelsior Library at 952.847.5450 newsletter. Name Parent(s) Name Parent Email: (for rain location information, etc.) Address: City & Zip School attending /grade (2016 -17): Phone: (home) (cell) Emergency Contact: (for during camp hours) Name Phone Relationship Friend request: (We will do our best to honor friend requests; please limit request to one.) Medical concerns or food allergies (Epi Pen/I n haler): T -shirt size: Children participating in camp may have their picture taken and published for promotion of future events. Hold Harmless Waiver of Liability 1, the undersigned parent or guardian, in consideration of my being permitted to participate in this activity, do hereby agree to hold harmless the City of Shorewood, Excelsior Fire District South Lake Police Department, and its employees and agents from any and all liability for any personal injury or death which may occur from participation in this activ- ity. This waiver includes any injuries which may result from the condition of facilities and any improvements thereto. Parent or Guardian Signature Print Name Date Data Privacy Act/Tennessen Warning The Minnesota Data Privacy Act requires that the registration information you provide on this form remain as private data. Private data is available to you but not to the public. While you may choose to withhold this private data, there may be consequences that could limit the distribution of information to the participant. By signing below, you are consenting to allow registration to be shared with the instructor and other program participants for purposes of administering the activity. The consent will expire upon completion of this activity. Parent or Guardian Signature Print Name Date South Lake Safety Camp 2016 South Lake Safety Camp What is Safety Camp? Safety Camp is a joint program offered by the City of Shorewood, Excelsior Fire District, and the South Lake Police Department. It is designed to teach children about safety while having a fun camp experience! Who Can Attend? South Lake Safety Camp is for boys and girls entering third, fourth or fifth grade during the 2016 -2017 school year. What Does it Cost? Registration is $20 and is limited to 40 kids. Fee includes a t- shirt, snacks, lunch, water bottle and water, and many safety items, along with great instruction! Please note any special food restrictions or medications on registration form. Schedule of Events 8:30 am Registration 8:45 am Opening Ceremony and groups 9:15 -9:30 am Police Car and safety instruction 9:30 -10 am Sheriff's Police Canine 10:05 -10:30 am Hennepin County Waterpatrol 10:30 am -12:05 pm Rotation between activity stations 1, 2 and 3 Station 1 Bike Safety Helmet Safety and Fitting Safety Presentation Station 2 Fire Safety Fire Fighter Gear Presentation Station 3 Sparky's Spray House Activity 12:05 -12:35 pm Lunch 12:35 -1:15 pm Run, Yell, Tell reading by Mystery by Pro - Athlete Guest! 1:15 -2:45 pm Rotation between activity stations 1, 2 and 3 Station 1 Karate Break -Away Techniques Station 2 Ambulance Station 3 HCMC Trauma Unit 2:45 -3:15 pm Minnesota State Patrol Helicopter 3:30 pm Pick -Up Snacks will be served mid - morning and mid - afternoon. *Schedule is subject to change. What to Bring /Wear Sunscreen and Insect Repellent EpiPen and Inhalar (if needed) Tennis Shoes and dress for the weather Camp t -shirt provided must be worn at camp. Registration Pre - registration is required. Please mail, online or drop registration form offat: South Lake Safety Camp c/o City of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, MN 55331 Registrations may also be dropped off after hours at the City of Shorewood offices in the after hours depository box located in front of city hall. Include with registration: Completed registration form (due by Aug 3). $20 for each participant -- includes instruction, snack, lunch, t -shirt and goodie bag (entering grades 3 -5 only); Make checks payable to City of Shorewood. A limited number of scholarships are available to make this program available to everyone. Contact City of Shorewood, 952.960.7902, for information. Location & Directions Badger Park Tennis Courts (next to Shorewood City Hall) FromTonkaBay:Take Hwy 19 south to Smithtown Rd.Turn right, and take an immediate left on Country Club Rd. Take second driveway on left. From Hwy 7 in Excel- sior: Hwy7 to Hwy 19/ Oak St. (next to Excel- sior Elementary). Hwy 19 /Oak St. to Smithtown Road. Turn left and take an immediate left on Country Club Rd. Turn left into 3rd driveway on left.