1 January 2016 Shore ReportKeep Shorewood Great: Get Involved
is easy to ignore how things get done in the
city: your street gets plowed, your toilet flushes
and everything goes away, your park is mowed
and your potholes get filled. Now you can be a
part of the system by joining one of Shorewood's
commissions or representing the city on a board.
Planning Commission
There are currently openings available on the
Planning Commission. The Planning Commission
serves as an advisory commission to the City
Council on planning and development issues. The
Planning Commission meets the first Tuesday of
the month at 7 pm. A tentative second meeting is
scheduled for the third Tuesday as needed.
Park Commission
There are openings on the city park commis-
sion. The Park Commission serves as an advi-
sory commission to the City Council on park and
park programming issues. The Park Commission
meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the
month.
Bnard Annnintments
The City Council appoints representatives to
several boards each year. Currently, Shorewood
is seeking representatives to serve on the Lake
Minnetonka Communication Commission board,
and the Minnetonka Community Education
board. Representatives would serve one to two
year terms and would attend board meetings.
Representatives report back to the City Council
as needed.
To apply for any of these volunteer positions,
please send a letter of interest to the city by
email, cityhall @ci.shorewood.mn.us, orby
mail or in person to City of Shorewood, 5755
Country Club Road, Shorewood, MN 55331. You
may attach a resume if available, but it is not
required. For more information contact city hall,
952.960.7900.
Citv Council Approves 2016 Budget
n December 7, the Shorewood City Council
approved the 2016 general fund budget and
tax levy. The operations of the city are being funded
with a 3.0% increase in the city property tax levy.
The increased taxes total $147,944 and are spread
over almost 3,000 properties. This is only the third
increase in the property tax levy in six years. The
council and staff worked hard to hold the line on
property taxes, while providing the same level of
front -line services.
The City of Shorewood gets approximately
23% of each property tax dollar. The remaining
77% goes to Hennepin County, the Minnetonka
or Westonka school districts, and taxing districts
such as the Met Council, Metro Mosquito Control
District, Minnehaha Creek or Riley Purgatory Bluff
Creek watershed districts, and others.
The city portion of your tax dollar is used
to provide police and fire service, parks and
recreation, road maintenance, snow plowing,
election administration, newsletter and website
publications, ball field maintenance, and other
services.
Although most homeowners should see only a
modest increase in their property tax due to city
budget decisions, individual property taxes may
have changed due to home valuation differences
and increased tax levies from other jurisdictions.
Home values are based on the estimated taxable
value on January 2, 2015 as determined by the
Hennepin County Assessor.
The 2016 budget and tax levy are available on the
city web site, www.ci.shorewood.mn.us. Questions
about the budget, tax levy, or individual property
changes may be directed to Bruce DeJong,
Finance Director, at 952 - 960 -7903 or bdejong@
ci.shorewood.mn.us.
January 2016
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us
Recycling Weeks fl,
January 2016
All recycling must be curbside no later
than 7 a.m. on recycling day. Mainland
residents recycle January 13 & 27; Islands
recycle January 14 & 28.
► Report misses: 952.941.5174
You should have received a 2016
recycling calendar by mail.
Holiday Light Recycling
id this holiday season leave
you with a few unwanted or
unworking holiday lights? Don't
toss them in the garbage -- recycle
them! The City of Shorewood
collects holiday lights for recycling.
Unwanted extension cords are
also accepted. Simply bring your
Ice Safety
Enjoying the lakes in Minnesota
during the winter helps with
the winter blahs, whether you like
to ice fish, snowmobile orjust take
a walk across the lake from time
to time. Watch for lake closures,
and take measures to ensure your
safety while on the ice.
unwanted lights and cords to city
hall during regular business hours,
Monday through Friday 8 am -4:30
pm. The bin is located in the front
entry.
There is also a battery
collection bin for household
batteries at city hall.
Safety Tips:
• Remember there is no such
thing as 100% safe ice!
• The DNR recommends
the following minimum ice
thickness for your safety: 13"
to 15" for a medium truck;
• 8" to 12" for a car or small
pickup;
• 5" for a snowmobile o r
ATV;
• 4" for a single person or ice
fishing;
• 2" or less, STAY OFF!
For more ice safety information,
go to http: / /www.dnr.state.mn.us/
safety /ice.
IRS Phone Scam: Don't Be a Victim
The IRS continues to warn
consumers to guard against
scam phone calls from thieves
intent on stealing their money or
their identity. Criminals pose as
the IRS to trick victims out of their
money or personal information.
Here are several tips to help you
avoid being a victim of these
scams:
• Scammers make unsolicited
calls. Thieves call taxpayers
claiming to be IRS officials. They
demand that the victim pay a
bogus tax bill. They con the
victim into sending cash, usually
through a prepaid debit card or
wire transfer. They may also leave
"urgent" callback requests through
phone "robo- calls," or via phishing
email.
• Callers try to scare their victims.
Many phone scams use threats to
intimidate and bully a victim into
paying. They may even threaten
to arrest, deport or revoke the
license of their victim if they don't
get the money.
• Scams use caller ID spoofing.
Scammers often alter caller ID to
make it look like the IRS or another
agency is calling. The callers use
IRS titles and fake badge numbers
to appear legitimate. They may
use the victim's name, address
and other personal information to
make the call sound official.
• Cons try new tricks all the time
Some schemes provide an actual
IRS address where they tell the
victim to mail a receipt for the
payment they make. Others use
emails that contain a fake IRS
document with a phone number
or an email address for a reply.
These scams often use official
IRS letterhead in emails or regular
mail that they send to their victims.
They try these ploys to make the
ruse look official.
• Scams cost victims over $23
million. The Treasury Inspector
General for Tax Administration,
or TIGTA, has received reports
of about 736,000 scam contacts
since October 2013. Nearly 4,550
victims have collectively paid over
$23 million as a result of the scam.
The IRS will not:
• Call you to demand immediate
payment. The IRS will not call
you if you owe taxes without first
sending you a bill in the mail.
• Demand that you pay taxes and
not allow you to question or appeal
the amount you owe.
• Require that you pay yourtaxes a
certain way. For instance, require
that you pay with a prepaid debit
card.
• Ask for your credit or debit card
numbers over the phone.
• Threaten to bring in police or
other agencies to arrest you for
not paying.
If you suspect a scam report it
online, https://www.treasury.gov/
tigta /contact_ report scam. shtml,
or call 800 - 366 -4484.
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Kowalski's Food Truck all day!
Sleigh Rides
Bonfire
Snowshoeing
Geocaching
Dog Sled Rides
Sledding
ice carving
Llamas
Arctic Bowling
(reservations required)
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11 am Pm Manitou Park, 5418
10 am -2 pm
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10 am -3 pm SLMPD ATV Demo
11 am -1 Pm Bonfire
11 am -1 pm S'mores and cocoa
Snowshoeing
Ice Skating
Arctic Fever Photos
UofVIN Raptor Show
4 -6 pm Human bowling
Coat Drive by Virginia Lord Real Estate Penquin $ Frosty
Country Club Lanes 4 -6 pm Photo board
Magic Show*
Wagon Rides
Yoga (free) * **
10:30 am
11 am -3 pm
12 pm-113m
Fat Bike Race 2 pm
Cabin Fever Party at
Excelsior Brewing 3 -11 pm
lKiteboarding demo 11 am- 3 pm
12 :30 -1 :30 pm (Kids Ice Fishing ** 12 -4 pm
12:30 -3:30 pm
Coloring Contest @ the Library
12:30- 3 :30pm
* Excelsior Library, 337 Water St
2 -3:30 pm
** Sponsored by American
12 -3:30 pm
Legion 259.
12 -3 :30 pm
* ** YogaFit, 494 Water St.
1:30- 2:30pm
Watch for possible
2 :30 -3:30 pm
12:30 -3:30 pm
12:30 -3:30 pm
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Princess fofiowed by crafts face painting
a great prize drawing and more! RSVP
your reservation by Tuesday, January 12,
952.471 -8513.
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Fletcher's
Princess Brunch
Adults: $19.99
Princess: $9.99
Watch for event updates and more information at www.arcticfever.net!
Additional copies of this form are available at Shorewood City Hall or online at www.aretiefever.net.
Arctic Fever Snow Sculpture Registration Form
Public Works will fill the cube with snow in locations at Badger Park (5745 Country
Club Road). Teams can begin their sculpture the weekend of January 10th and work all
week. There is no driving allowed on the field. Lights will be on in the field at night until
10 p.m. so that teams can work on their sculpture. Sculptures are to be completed by
5:30 p.m., Friday, January 15tH
Attendees will vote and prizes will be awarded Friday evening, January 15th at the Southshore
Community Center, 5735 Country Club Rd.
Yes! I would like to register for a snow cube.
Name of Team:
Contact Person:
Address:
City, State, ZIP Code:
Phone Number:
E -mail Address:
Please check which size snow cube you would like:
❑We would like the small 4' x 6' snow cube
❑We would like the tall 6' x 4' snow cube
❑ We would like to volunteer: Day ; Time
Number of volunteers:
I AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS THE ARCTIC FEVER COMMITTEE, THE CITY OF
SHORE WOOD, INCLUDING STAFF AND PUBLIC WORKS, COMMISSIONS AND CITY
COUNCIL, FOR ANYLIAIBILITY, DAMAGE, INJURY, VANDALISM, LOSS OR CLAIM THAT
OCCURS IN CONNECTION WITH SNOW SCULPTURE EVENT LOCATED AT BADGER PARK
5745 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD.
Signature
Date
Please forward completed form to:
City of Shorewood, c% Twila Grout, 5755 Country Club Road, Shorewood, MN 55331
Or Fax to 952- 474 -0128, or email to tgrout@ci.shorewood.mn.us
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Arctic Fever Family Bowling
Saturday, January 16
4pm -6pm
All you can glow bowl,
shoe rental and a small pop
$12.99* a person.
Save $3.00 when you bring in a
donation for the Coat Drive.
New or gently used children's and
adult's winter coats, mittens, gloves,
hats and snow pants are accepted.
Call 952 - 474 -5959 to make a
reservation.
*Price does not include tax
Bowlers may be added to lanes with less than 5 bowlers
Bumpers, ramps and light weight available.
Country Club Lanes
5601 Manitou Road (County Rd. 19)
Tonka Bay, MN 55331
952 - 474 -5959
bowling@countryclublanesmn.com
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Hey kids ages 3 -11: enter the Arctic Fever
2016 Coloring Contest! Color and drop off
by Saturday, January 16 at 5:00 p.m. to
the Excelsior Library, 337 Water Street,
Excelsior. Prizes will be awarded in three
categories: ages 3 -5, 6 -8, and 9 -11.
Winners will be notified by phone and
names posted in the Excelsior Library. You
may take your picture home after Jan. 19.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Excelsior
Library and Artworks Art & Frame, Inc.
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Fireworks in January?
Thanks to a recent donation from
Kowalskis, Arctic Fever is working to
get a Saturday night fireworks show
in Freeman Park. Watch the website
and Facebook for details and event
progress, www.arcticfever.net.
Watch the web site for alternate Friday
night activities in case of no snow!
Southshore Center Events
5735 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, 55331; 952.474.7635;
Adult Program
Computer Workshop
Wed., January 13,11-2 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.
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
center weekly. Call the center for
more information.
Beading
Tuesdays, 1 pm
Have you never tried beading
but are curious or already love
beading? Come 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!
Happy Feet Foot Care
Monday, December 21 by
appointment; $34
Call for appointment
1.763.560.5136.
Beginning Tap With Autumn
Thursdays 6:45 -7:30 pm
Next session begins Jan. 21
$72/9 -week session /$10 drop -in
Fitness
Beginning Yoga 1
Tuesdays, 6-6:50 pm
Jan. 19 - March 22
(No Class on March 1)
$72/9 -week session /$10 drop -in
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.
Dance Meets Yoga
Tuesdays, 7 -7:50 pm
Jan. 19 - March 22
(No Class on March 1)
$72/9 -week session /$10 drop -in
This class combines
contemporary dance with yoga.
You will be twisting, turning
and lengthening through a
variety of yoga postures with
the grace of dance. This is a
low impact form of exercise
that will both energize and
restore you. Ages 18 +. Bring a
yoga mat.
Tap Dance
Thursdays, 6:45 -7:35 pm
Jan. 21 - March 24
(No Class on March 3)
$72/9 -week session /$10 drop -in
Join in for a fun night of tap
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dancing! This class is perfect
for both beginners and those
with tap dance experience.
Students will learn cool tap
dance steps and upbeat tap
dance routines. Beginners
will learn basic steps and
those with experience will
learn intermediate /advanced
variations. Ages 18 +. Bring
your tap shoes.
Beginning Yoga 2
Thursdays, 7:45 -8:35pm
January 21 -March 24
(No Class on March 3)
$72/9 -week session /$10 drop -in
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.
ZUMBA
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm
No experience necessary. $10
per session payable at the door.
Dance Fitness Classes
Mon, Wed, Fri
8:15 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.
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.
' City of Shorewood
5755 Country Club Road
' Shorewood, MN 55331
Planning Commission
The January 5, 2016 Planning Commission Agenda:
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PERMIT #30681
1. 7:00 PM Public Hearing for an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit regulating powerboat docking
at the Shorewood Yacht Club located at 23500 Smithtown Road.
2. Continuation of the Public Hearing regarding the Minnetonka Country Club P.U.D. Development Stage
Plan (continued from December 1, 2015).
Part -time, On -call Uttice Assistant
The City of Shorewood seeks a part -time Office Assistant at City Hall. Must be flexible to work on -call as needed
between the hours of 8AM- 4:30PM, M -F, 4 -16 hours /week. Duties include customer service, answer and route
incoming phone calls, greet visitors, process permits, receipt payments, scan documents, and other duties as
needed. Education /Experience Required: H.S diploma or GED; one year of office, clerical, and customer service
experience. This part -time position does not provide benefits. Salary is $12 /hr. Applications taken until position
is filled. Contact Jean at 952.960.7911 for application materials, or download the description and the application
from the city web site.
Mayor; Jennifer Labadie; Debbie Siakel; Kristine Sundberg; Richard Woodruff
City Administrator: Bill Joynes; Newsletter Editor: Julie Moore