6 June Shore Report City Drinking Water Report Available
he annual water report is online at http:// city website under
tinyurl.com/2016ShorewoodWater. A copy is the water tab.
also available at the reception desk in city hall, If you have
• • • 5755 Country Club Road,or from a link on the city any questions
•• • •• website. This report is for the results of city water regarding the y
tested in 2016. information found
The information provided in the water report is in the water
for residents who have city water. Residents with report, contact ,
• ••• wells are encouraged to have their water tested by the city's Director
a licensed facility. If you have a well, please make of Public Works, 4'
sure that your water is tested for heavy metals and 952.960.7913.
arsenic. Several Shorewood private wells have
been reported to have higher than recommended .ti -• _.
arsenic levels. For information on arsenic in the
water and what to do if your levels test high,see the
Christmas Lake c3oat Access
• • • he public access boat ramp at Christmas Lake to launch your boat, please make sure you follow
is open daily 6 a.m.-10 p.m.through the boating DNR recommendations, http://tinyurl.com/MnA/S.
season. Inspectors will be on duty during open If you have questions, please contact the city at
hours to inspect boats for aquatic invasive species. 952.960.7900. If there is an after hours problem
To ensure that you pass the inspection and are able with the gate,please call 952.960.7914 and press 2.
Juvenile Curfew in Hennepin County
In Hennepin County,there is a curfew for anyone • Age 12 to 14 Home by 10 p.m.Sunday-Thursday;
underage 18.The curfew was designed to protect Home by 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
• •• children and teens because statistics show that
• Age 15 to 17 Home by 11 p.m.Sunday-Thursday;
a significant amount of crime involving juveniles Home by midnight Friday-Saturday.
happens late at night. See the city web site under public safety for
exceptions. The law applies if the child is in any
• Age under 12 Home by 9 p.m.Sunday-Thursday; public place after these hours including walking,
Home by 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
biking, and driving a vehicle.
Shorewood's Social Host Ordinance
_ Chorewood's social host ordinance is to Complete information about social host
- discourage underage consumption of alcoholic responsibilities and criminal action are available
beverages by making the host of an underage at city hall, or online under public safety.
drinking party criminally responsible.Aviolation of
the ordinance is a misdemeanor. June 2017
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us
• - Recycling Weeks for
June 2017
All recycling must be curbside no later than
7 a.m. on recycling day. Mainland resi-
• dents recycle June 1, 14 & 28; Island resi-
dents recycle June 2, 15, & 29. Collection
• ••• the first week of June will be delayed one
•_ ••• day due to the Memorial Day holiday.
• Report misses: 952.941.5174
The Orange Bags are Out! 71 '
' S imple Recycling has finished need additional bags, there is 1 ...
it's firsttwo months of service. a supply at city hall for your
There have been a few issues, convenience. Once you have the
missed streets or not having new bags, simply fill them and place
bags left, but most have had them on the ground next to your
success with the free curbside recycling cart each recycling _
... textile and homegoods recycling week.
program. Simple Recycling is a for-profit
Simple Recycling offers an company that works with resale
option forthose whodo notalready organizations, recyclers, and and home textiles with holes and
have a non-profit donation spot for other reuse markets to help keep stains are accepted. Homegoods
textiles and other homegoods. these items out of the landfill.The and small appliances should be in
• Non-usable textiles may also be city encourages those who have working condition.
' If you have questions or if
included in the donation. a favorite non-profit to continue Y q
' our collection is missed, lease
Orange bags should have been to use those sources, but if there Y p
• mailed to each Shorewood home. are items they do not want, this contact the city at 952.960.7900.
" • If you did not get bags, or if you might be the place for it. Clothing
• Bee Friendly Vs . Weedy Lawn
Do you deal with creeping moderation is the best answer plants include: wild geranium,
Charlie, dandelions, clover, for you; consider leaving some beardtounge, coreopsis, lupine,
or other weeds in your lawn? A 'weeds"for the bees. goatsbeard, coneflower, lobelia,
lawn without any flowering plants hyssop, swamp milkweed, purple
is a bee desert. It may be time to Natiln- Plants and Flowers prairie clover, joe-pye weed,
rethink what the"perfect" lawn is. Another great option for all sunflowers, sedum, blazingstar,
• homeowners is to consider beebalm, catmint, and aster.
• • • A Few Weeds planting a flower bed, or put in Keep in mind, some of the newer
• • _• Have you ever considered leaving a native plant area. These are varieties that have double-blooms
• some of these weeds there? two alternatives all homeowners, are actually not a great source of
• _ Some "weeds" like clover can be regardless of the size of their pollen and nectar. It is fine to mix
• very attractive in a lawn to not yard, should consider. By simply some into your garden,but be sure
• only pollinators but children (and turning your lawn and yard into an to plant species that are excellent
• •• ••• even adults) looking for four- attractive place for all pollinators nutrient sources for the bees and
• • _ leaf clovers. Research shows we may be able to help. pollinators.
• _ • •• clover and dandelions are a very In short, any flower is a good For more information about
• important food resource for bees flower for bees and pollinators bees and creating habitat visit
• in urban areas especially in early in comparison to turf grass, but www.beelab.umn.edu.
• season when dandelions are there are some that are especially Beth Berlin
some of the first plants to bloom. attractive to bees for their nutrient UofMN Extension Service
• _ Like all things in life, maybe in value. Excellent herbaceous
• Gardener for Cathcart Park Entrance Needed
A fter many years of building park, contains many perennials, ci.shorewood.mn.us, or call city
a beautiful garden at the and much of the work needed hall at 952.960.7900.
entrance of Cathcart Park,Adopt- will just be maintenance. The Our adopt-a-garden volunteers
•• a-Garden volunteer Lucinda city offers a stipend to cover keep Shorewood blooming all
Kircher will be relocating and is any annual flowers, additional summer long! This can be a
hoping another loyal volunteer will perennials, or mulching needs. project for an individual, family,
take over the gardening duties. If you are interested in adopting friend group, or organization.
The garden,around the Cathcart this thriving garden for the 2017
Park sign at the entrance of the season, please email tgrout@
Southshore Center ' _ the last
5735 Country Club Road • 952.474.7635 council
www.southshore-center.org council:
Provided 10101V��IiL_t for the Summer ...
Sailboat Meet the Chief r Ar-
Thursday, June 8, 11 am �% G Race Series.
The new Chief of • be -
Southshore Center to give us an overview water utility extensions to
of what is happening in our area, and answer any Riviera Lane and Shorewood
questions about • enforcement. Lane.
Sign up soon, don't miss the opportunity to meet our new Chief. RSVP . Received an update from
to the center at 952.474.7635�L Community Education
MlIIIIIIIIIIIII� Director Tim Litfin on the
Driver Improvement Program Mahjong Tour cle Tonka bike race and
Refresher Course: June 8, 11-5 p.m.($22) Wednesdays, 1 p.m. activities.
If you are 55 and over you can lower your insurance Enjoy a fun game of Mahjong and socialize with the Approved the purchase of
rates at least 10%just by taking this course! Two group. For information, call the center. interactive traffic signs for
drivers 55 and over? You both get a discount Mill Street.
when you take the course. Call 1.888.234.1294 Woodcarvers . Refunded the
Tuesdays,9:30 am Bond for the
to register. Everyone is welcome. No fees or sign-up. Come saving
and be part of this great group! approximately" $90,000 '
Creative Writing Class _ _ of _ bond.
Monday,June 12, 1-2 p.m. Knitting & Crocheting agreement
Free for all ages. RSVP to 952.474.7635 Tuesdays, 10:30 am between
In this creative writing class, instructor, Danny All abilities and levels welcome.No sign up needed.
Evans, will provide different topics to write about '
FREE and park patrol services.
as he teaches on how to write them in different
formats,such as poetry,short stories, memoir and Bridge Approved annual liqu•
more. Paper and pen will be provided. Whether Thursdays, 1 p.m.
you are a beginner or have been published, come Enjoy a game of bridge at the center weekly. RSVP - Approved contract with Xcel
and enjoy being around other like-minded writers. to the center. Energy to bury overhead
Computer Workshop Quilting power on
Wed.,June 14, 11-2 p.m.or 2-3 p.m. Mon.&Wed.,9 am-noon by
Senior Partner Members Free/Non-Members$2 Learn from one another. Share your talent with Tax Increment agreement
Bring your laptop, iPad or iPhone. Rebeca others! For more information about what to bring, already in place.
Hanrahan will help you get the most out of your contact the center.
devices. Call the center to sign up.
Bingo
TED Talks Fridays, 12:30 p.m. Road • •
Thursday,June 15 11 am Who doesn't love BINGO? Grab a few friends, or Updates What it's Like to be Muslim in America? come alone, and enjoy an afternoon of luck!
When you look at Muslim scholar Dalia Mogahed, he city has an email
what do you see:A woman of faith?A scholar, a Fitness Toption for residents
mom, a sister? Or an oppressed, brainwashed, give updates on area road
potential terrorist? In this personal, powerful talk, Tai-Chi construction to help you better
Mogahed asks us, in this polarizing time, to fight Mondays at 10 a.m. plan your drive through and
negative perceptions of her faith in the media—and 6/5-7/24. No class 6/12 and 7/3; 6 weeks,$60 •1141.
to choose empathy over prejudice. Come enjoy the August 7 through August 28; 4 weeks,$40 for the updates, •• to the city
conversation! No RSVP necessary. Drop in $12.00 web site, www.ci.shorewood.
Instructor Ron Erdman-Luntz has been teaching mn.us, and select "sign up
Happy Feet Foot Care seniors for 35+years. To register call the center. for eNews". Updates will take
Mon.,June 19 by appt.; $36 place
Call for an appointment: 1.763.560.5136. Dance Fitness Classes available.The updates are also
Mon,Wed, Fri posted on the ShorewoodMN
Dementia Caregivers Support Group 8:30 am; $6 per session Facebook •_
Friday,June 16,9-10 am Exercise classes for the active older population.
Each third Friday of the month. Improve aerobic power, body endurance,strength,
Share your concern and support other caregivers of flexibility and balance. Call the center to reserve
dementia patients. Learn from one another. a spot.
Beading
Tuesdays, 1 p.m.
Enjoy fun, share ideas, and create!
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• The 7 p.m.June 6 Planning Commission Agenda will include the following:
• 1. 7:00 PM Public Hearing to consider a request to build a new single-family dwelling on a lot located at 25380
Birch Bluff Road which will need a variance to one of the side yard setbacks; a variance and conditional use
• permit to build on a substandard lot in the Shoreland (overlay) District; and a conditional use permit to add fill
• •"• in excess of 100 cubic yards to the property.
2. A minor subdivision of 24835 Yellowstone Trail into two single-family residential lots. This subdivision request
was approved in 2015 but the division was not recorded,therefore it is being reprocessed.
May 1-September 30 residents on municipal water cannot use sprinklers or sprinkling systems between 11
a.m. and 4:30 p.m. This restriction does not affect hand watering or water toys. See the city web site under
Water for complete information.Although owners with private wells are exempt,the city recommends only watering
outside of these hours for most efficient watering.
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Shorewood, MN 55331
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CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE
DON'T FORGET BLANKETS OR LAWN CHAIRS, A PICNIC IF DESIRED, AND BUG SPRAY!
WWW.CI.SHOREWOOD.MN.US
Summer in Shorewood Parks
Freeman Park Fun A% Tennis at Badger
600o Eureka Road ' A 5745 Country Club Rd
Register online,www ei.shorewood.mn.us j4 Registration for summer tennis should be
Minnesota Zoomobile made online at www.carlsontennis.com.
Friday,June 16, 11 a.m. Carlson Tennis Stars Camp
No registration is required.All ages.
The Minnesota Zoo will bring a variety of animals. The show This camp is for everyone. Introduce your
runs about 45 minutes. kids to the great sport of tennis with this fun
Kite Making FULL(call 952.960.7902 to be on waiting list) rewarding camp.The kids will learn and play
Friday,June 30, 10 am-Noon quickly with our teaching methods. Camp
Ages 7-11. Registration is required. Maximum number is 12. Learn to make a 28"tall x 35° days are Tues-Thurs. Sign up at www.nis.com
wide sled kite. You will also learn safety tips on flying kites. Register online. June carlsonten nten
Bell Museum Honey Bees and Pollination July 6, 7, 10-13
Friday,July 21, 10 a.m.-Noon July 18-27
Ages K-8 grade. Registration is required. Maximum number is 30. Honey bees program August 15-24
(focus on honey bees,their life cycles,social behaviors,and beekeeping)with a pollination Little Stars(Ages 4-6)
program--why is pollination important for plants, how does it work, flower dissection, how 9-9:45 a.m.; $80 Tu,Wed,Thur
does pollination affect our lives?. Rising Stars(Ages 7-8)
Geocaching 9:45-10:45 a.m.; $95 Tu,Wed,Thur
Friday,July 28, 10 a.m.-Noon Future Stars(Ages 9-11)
Ages 10-13. Registration is required. Maximum number is 20. Three Rivers Park District 10:45-11:45 a.m.; $95 Tu, Wed,Thur
is hosting this activity. Learn the basics of(GPS)Global Positioning Technology then use Evening Junior Classes&Adult Programs
the internet to find local geocaches! Hunt for hidden treasure and use our GPS units to will be offered this summer. Go to www.
play an updated version of Capture the Flag! Register on-line. carlsontennis.com for more information.
Climb Theater
Friday,August 4, 10-11:40 a.m.
Registration is required. Ages 3-8 Crescent Beach
Mini-plays performed by actors at Climb Theater. Designed to entertain and educate! Birch Bluff Road
Science Explorers: Myth Busting 101 F Beach Lifeguards
(call 952.960.7902 to be on waiting list) Lifeguard services at Crescent Beach take
Friday,August 18, 10:30 -11:30 a.m. place daily Noon-5 p.m.,June 10 to August
Registration is required 7. Swimmers should check the city website
Entering Grades 1-5. Maximum 20. for Hennepin County beach closure alerts.
Mind-blowing myths or scientific facts? Join Science Explorers as we confirm or bust strange
myths and wacky urban legends. We will ask the crazy questions, develop hypotheses, Music in the Park
then we may smash it, crash it, sink it or launch it to determine if the myth is confirmed, The Shalo Lee Band
plausible or busted.
Thursday, July 13, 6-8 p.m.
Freeman Park, 6000 Eureka Rd
Manor Park All ages love the great country rock sound of
20630 Manor Rd Shalo Lee and her band.They are a regular
performer at our summer event and they
Story Times with the Excelsior Library never disappoint! Bring blankets and lawn
Wednesday June 28, 10 am chairs, a picnic if desired, and bug spray
One Dog Canoe Story Stroll (just in case!).This is a great event for a get
Families follow the signs all around the park to read the story 'One Dog Canoe' by Mary together of friends!
Casanova,then end at the shelter for crafts and other activities.
Wednesday July 12, 10 am Movie in the Park
Truck Story Time Sing (PG)
Story Time about trucks with actual trucks&a police car to see close-up. Friday,September 8,8 p.m.(dusk)
Wednesday July 26, 10 am Freeman Park, 6000 Eureka Rd
Llama Story Time When a koala impresario is in danger of
Our most popular&well attended program of the summer is back for the 4th year. Please losing his grand theater after one flop too
carpool,walk or bike if possible as parking is limited. many, he hatches a plan to stage a gala
Friday August 11, 10 am singing competition to save the day. But
GPS &Geocaching presented by Three Rivers Park District when a typo inflates the grand prize to
This program for grade school age kids teaches the basics of Global Positioning System, 100,000 dollars, the contest attracts the
and mastering the buttons and functions of GPS units, then uses the internet to find local attention of a number of singing animals,
geocaches. Three Rivers provides all the equipment and will hide objects in the park for including a harried pig mom, a teenage
the geocache search. gorilla,a shy elephant,and a punk porcupine.
Bring blankets,bug spray,lawn chairs and
For more information contact the Excelsior Library at 952.847.5450 snacks. Concessions will be available.
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