3 March ShoreReportEmergency Notice Ei
In an effort to better inform residents of
emergencies in the city, an emergency alert
email notice has been added to our email notice
system. Residents who want to be on the list must
register themselves. Go to https://tinyurl.com/
ShorewoodAlerts and register your email address
for Emergency Alerts. Please include your address
so that targeted alerts can be made when possible.
Emergency notifications may include: crime
alerts, emergency road closures, watermain breaks
resulting in water shutoffs, missing persons, and
other similar notices.
If you have questions about the alerts, please
call the city at 952.960.7900.
Propertv Tax Statements
n the month of March, property owners will
receive a Market Value Notice from Hennepin
County. This notice will affect property taxes
assessed in 2017, payable in 2018.
Confusing to many homeowners is the fact that
there is a one -year delay between the time your
property is valued and classified and the property
tax you owe based on that value. The property
tax you pay this year is based on your property's
valuation and classification as of January 2 last
year. The valuation notice you receive this month
is what your home is valued at as of January 2 this
year, and forms the basis of the property tax you
will owe next year.
If you believe the property information on your
value notice is incorrect or you disagree with the
value or classification, contact your local assessor
at 952.249.4640 first to discuss any questions or
concerns. Often your issues can be resolved at
this level. If your questions or concerns are not
resolved, more formal appeal options are available.
Shorewood residents who do not agree with
their property valuation after a discussion with
the assessor may appeal their valuation at the
Open Book meeting, Monday, April 30, 5 -7 pm,
at Shorewood City Hall. Instructions for additional
appeals orwhat do to if you are unable to attend the
Open Book meeting are printed on your valuation
notice, or may be found on the city web site under
Property Tax and Valuation.
If you have questions, please contact the
Finance Department, 952.960.7900.
Underway
any residents have taken advantage of the
tree sale conducted by the Shorewood with
the City of Minnetonka. Trees are available on a
first -come, first - served basis and are for sale until
they are sold out. An order form with tree details
is included in this newsletter.
An update of trees available and costs are on
the city web site home page. Post cards will be
mailed to those who ordered trees. Residents who
purchase trees must pick them up at Minnetonka
Public Works on May 18 or May 19. Complete
information will be listed on the postcard.
The annual tree sale is offered by the city to allow
residents to purchase larger trees at a wholesale
price, and to increase the diversity of trees in
Shorewood. It is hoped that with a greater variety
of tree types in the city we will limit the affects of
tree diseases.
If you have questions aboutthe tree sale, please
contact the city, 952.960.7900.
Recycling Weeks for
March 2018
All recycling must be curbside no later
than 7 a.m. on recycling day. Mainland
residents recycle March 7 and 21; Island
residents recycle March 8 and 22.
Report misses: 952.941.5174
Park Garden Volunteers Needed
ach spring dedicated
volunteers work in
Shorewood Parks to prepare the
gardens for summer splendor.
The city is looking for volunteers
to fill spots in our adopt -a- garden
program. A stipend is available
for the purchase of plants and
materials. Some of the gardens
are complete and just need
summer upkeep and annuals
planted in the beds for additional
summer color. To volunteer or to
get more information, please call
city hall, 952.960.7900.
Spring Paint -a-
aint- a -Thon welcomes
referrals and accepts
applications from all eligible
homeowners. To be considered,
completed applications must be
received by mid - April. Selected
homeowners are notified by mail
in early July of each year
To qualify, the applicant must
meet the following criteria:
• Be over the age of 60 or have a
permanent physical disability.
• Own and occupy a single-
Thol
family home in the 7- county
area that needs the exterior
painted, but does not need
major repairs.
The homeowner must live in
a home where the monthly
income of all persons living
there does not exceed the
following guidelines: 1 Person:
$1,980; 2 Persons: $2,670; 3
Persons: $3,360; 4 Persons:
$4,050; 5 Persons: $4,740.
f, � .
IP
Find an application at
https:Ilwww. metropaintathon. org
or call 612.276.1548.
Council Updates Right -of -Way Ordinance
The City Council recently
approved an updated right -of-
way ordinance. The city has long
had an ordinance that spelled
out the rules regarding using the
right -of -way and public grounds,
but with recent technology
improvements and legislative
changes it became obvious
that the ordinance needed to
be comprehensively reviewed
and revised. That process of
updating started in early 2017
and culminated with the passage
of this ordinance in January.
The purpose of the ordinance
is to protect the investment it
infrastructure that the residents
have made through property
taxes by controlling access, use
and restoration of the streets anc
other public grounds.
Most of the provisions relate
to utilities and other constructior
companies that use the right -of
way to provide service or make
repairs to services. There are e
couple of provisions, however
that may have an impact or
residential properties. Sprinklers
are allowed within the right -of.
way, but a permit is required, anc
any landscaping done in the right -
of -way must be vegetative and
can be no higher than three -feet
in height. This ordinance does
not regulate landscaping that is
outside the street or road right -
of -way.
The entire right -of -way
ordinance is Section 901 of
the city code and can be found
at the city's website, www.
ci. shore wood. mn.us. If you
have any questions about the
ordinance, please contact the city
at 952.960.7900.
Author Talk March 22
10.30 -11:30 a.m.
Author Doug Ohman will take you to
his favorite locations on Thursday, r
March 22, 10:30 -11:30 a.m. at '
Southshore Center. He will share
I y '
photographs and stories from around �
the great state of Minnesota.
Southshore Center Events
5735 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, 55331; 952.474.7635; www.southshore- center.org
Adult Programs
Driver Improvement Refresher
Thursday, March 8
9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Call 1.888.234.1294 to register.
Toastmasters
Thursdays, 12 -1 p.m.; Ages: All
If you have wondered what
Toastmasters is all about, or
used to be in a group and are
looking for a local group to join,
a Toastmasters group is now
at Southshore Center weekly.
Everyone can benefit from tips
on public speaking. Do not miss
out on this fun opportunity. Stop
by any Thursday to check it out.
Happy Feet
Monday, March 19
Appointments: 763.560.5136
Age: 55+
Third Monday of each month.
Clients who regularly receive
nursing foot care express an
increased sense of comfort
and well- being. The health
and appearance of the feet are
restored so that the client may
once again participate in improved
daily living. Care includes foot
soak, foot massage, care for
corns, calluses or problem nails.
Make your appointment today,
and take care of your feet!
Chair Fitness
Wednesdays beginning 3/14
10 -10:30 a.m.; $6 per class
This class addresses the needs
and challenges of those in need
of the stabilizing safety of a
chair during workouts. We will
work our way up and down the
body targeting major muscle
groups, including the core of the
body. Light weights, stretching
and wonderful music will be
incorporated into the workout.
Fitness Class
Monday, Wednesday, Friday,
8.30 a.m.
$6 per class or purchase a
discount package with monthly
sign up at class; Ages: 55+
This program, designed for active
adults, uses low impact exercises
to get your heart pumping!
Exercises can be adapted
for all levels of fitness and
physical ability. Call the center,
952.474.7635, with questions.
Busy Bee Quilters
Monday and Wednesday,
9 a.m. -12 p.m.; Ages: All
Have a great time sharing
personal quilt projects, helping
each other, and making various
service projects. Currently the
group is working on mittens,
hats and scarves for Caring and
Sharing Hands. Donations of
polar fleece, flannel, and cotton
fabrics are being accepted. For
more information, call Linda,
952.475.1430. No RSVP
necessary.
Woodcarving
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.; Ages: All
Have you thought of woodcarving
as a hobby or already carve?
Stop in and join this community of
carvers. Learn how or carve and
share your knowledge. No fees
or sign up necessary.
Knitting
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.; Ages: All
Open to all interested in the
needle arts. All levels of expertise
welcome. Bring your favorite
pattern to share and learn great
tips from fellow knitters! No RSVP
necessary.
Beading
Tuesdays, 1 p.m.; Ages: All
No experience needed for this fun
group. An instructor is available if
you are new to beading. Supplies
available, or bring your own.
For more information contact
Linda, 952.475.1430. No RSVP
necessary.
Mahjong
Wednesdays, 1 p.m.; Ages: All
Mahjong is a tile -based game
which originated in China. It
requires tactics, observation,
memory, teamwork and
is generally played with four
players. Join a table each week
for a fun and challenging game.
Instruction is available. Walk -ins
welcome.
Bridge
Thursdays, 1 p.m.; Ages: All
Love the game of bridge? Want to
join a table, or improve your skill?
Call the center to reserve a spot
for weekly games, 952.474.7635.
Dementia Support Group
Friday, March 2 and 16
9 -10 a.m.; Ages: All
First and third Fridays monthly
If you are caring for a loved one
with dementia, or someone close
to you is suffering from dementia
and you could use some support,
meet with other concerned
caregivers at Southshore Center.
Learn from each other on ways
to be a better caregiver, as well
as how to better take care of
yourself. For more information
call Jane at 952.474.4673, or
Joanne, 952.474.6022. No RSVP
necessary to attend.
Southshore Center will be
closed Friday, March 30.
City of Shorewood
5755 Country Club Road
Shorewood, MN 55331
Srring Road Weight Restrictions
PRESORTED
STANDARD
U.S.POSTAGE PAID
TWIN CITIES, MN
PERMIT #30681
he City of Shorewood follows MnDot's road restrictions. Spring Load Restriction starting dates are set on very
short notice based on existing weather conditions and the 3 -day weather forecast. It is important that residents
discuss the restrictions with services they hire, such as moving trucks, delivery and construction vehicles. Truck
operators should know if Seasonal Load Limits are in effect. This information can be obtained at any time by calling
MnDot's Seasonal Load Limits automated message center at 651.366.5400 (toll free 1.800.723.6543) or by checking
the MnDOT Seasonal Load Limits Web site: https : //tinyurl.com /ShorewoodWeight.
Scott Zerby, Mayor; Patrick Johnson, Jennifer Labadie; Debbie Siakel; Kristine Sundberg
City Administrator: Greg Lerud; Newsletter Editor: Julie Moore
L
N
U
0
M
N
O
L
w
Co
p CO
� Co
Lo
L
Z
U 2
C: O
0 00
U
M
� (n
Lo
L
O U
d . XU
x a) a)
CD o w 0 0 (o O
w Q•� U i 0 O
i W o W H to
w 70 E Q
a O 0 > a)
-0
> ~ i
c O� 0-0c) � o
0 C) 0 W o
0) o o 0
> o � �
E
O i �. N 5 E
E O
LL L- L6 cn cn O � 0 0
f Y- xj
t s
o (o 0 O L (1)=
O T - 0).>
O N E> i 7 0 1
3 (.0 OL L
Q L O
W o -0 (o .> a)
L O L U
a O L -0 to
0 o -0_ O
O
O � o
_ O O
O U
tow O O p O a) a)
= a) U (o 0 U a)
0
y
> W (D L to L
L L wU) E— � QQ
a�
E o
U�
0 —
O
L �
a) .
o •N
Co
v` co a)
�� a) CL
cu E
L
L L
a)
/n L
L l.J
O o O
L _ C
CO C) a>i
0
'
O
N
(D
L
o E
—
O
E
c
O
O -0
U
Q
O
O
-r—
M
L
to
L
RO
L
(6
ca
W 0
C:
N 0
O
O
CD
2
O 0
a) N
0
(6 c
0) (6
L
O E
0U)
cu
>0
>
0
E
0
z
E
(D0
Uton a i
(u
c� o
0)
U)
=
o
o (o 0 O L (1)=
O T - 0).>
O N E> i 7 0 1
3 (.0 OL L
Q L O
W o -0 (o .> a)
L O L U
a O L -0 to
0 o -0_ O
O
O � o
_ O O
O U
tow O O p O a) a)
= a) U (o 0 U a)
0
y
> W (D L to L
L L wU) E— � QQ
a�
E o
U�
0 —
O
L �
a) .
o •N
Co
v` co a)
�� a) CL
cu E
L
L L
a)
/n L
L l.J
O o O
L _ C
CO C) a>i
N U
L � L
O O U N
L
�C) p.� Fn
L /^�
co to O LL
0 a� cos LY o
o_ p i a) co c Q a)
i t)
0) p O 0 0 O U
O
75 o p LL O U N U N to
U
O .: o d co M co .L •U cB -0
2 L L a) d C a) O U) c o
o> o p Q + W
++ c •c c L
co Z co a) L co r •CM .S a� a. �. >
2 2 cu cu o J D
r
O
Lo
M r O
C
(� O a)
Cl) M t
L
N
cu N O L
L O s=
a) co O O
0
co
m � c
O
0))C.L O
O p co a) N
E p O .�. 20
0 C N a) co
a) co "-
L
d co �, Co Co
co
_ U) co S L
O Co E —a L —
o�co
E N Q c
0 �, o 'a)
ct=��
0� rs� �.a
L
O
w
i
O
V
O
0
3
3
C
co
O
E •- r_
E4 co
E
O >1
O Y
E N s
Co
�co
O -0 a'
L
aU)U)
L
o E
—
8
O E
O
O -0
U
p to
U
a)
y--
W 0
O
O
O 0
a) N
U) M
O E
0U)
-0
W Z3
>0
0
E
L L
z
E
Uton a i
c� o
moo/
(o 0L
=
L
>
0
3
�Hc�iHU
o M
o
N U
L � L
O O U N
L
�C) p.� Fn
L /^�
co to O LL
0 a� cos LY o
o_ p i a) co c Q a)
i t)
0) p O 0 0 O U
O
75 o p LL O U N U N to
U
O .: o d co M co .L •U cB -0
2 L L a) d C a) O U) c o
o> o p Q + W
++ c •c c L
co Z co a) L co r •CM .S a� a. �. >
2 2 cu cu o J D
r
O
Lo
M r O
C
(� O a)
Cl) M t
L
N
cu N O L
L O s=
a) co O O
0
co
m � c
O
0))C.L O
O p co a) N
E p O .�. 20
0 C N a) co
a) co "-
L
d co �, Co Co
co
_ U) co S L
O Co E —a L —
o�co
E N Q c
0 �, o 'a)
ct=��
0� rs� �.a
L
O
w
i
O
V
O
0
3
3
C
co
O
E •- r_
E4 co
E
O >1
O Y
E N s
Co
�co
O -0 a'
L
aU)U)
ca
i
Q
co
L74 P
M
s
:•
0
s
L
y.+
O
c�
i
O
Y
O
to _
O ,
w
� 3
o
h m
a=i y�ri
cL0 a i
zM O
to
V
ri i rj
a° c W
m
M � ,c
a) h i o g ri
a Zcv,o
ri
-w
U) y
Rf V ,C 3 j
-3m
= U)
=az
a CI
O = 6 ,h
c0 +r LL Q
co 4
Q QT 3 o,
oao = ��O v°,
o Q) o L
0
O
'
O N �O� � ��•� � � O O
� �, •ohm � .cUm � � o0
O
O
aa°i t O a°i ° `-' m
m ° O °
i o N O O m
O
It
> a>' y o v N O 1 .c O
N Rs J
�
> y L o m m �' x m w m w j w a°i
O m c w O ° m m N m e >,
o m �
o ° O w "�
o M Q) ' r � o o
L r °ro LL 0) > a N
p c ai C N -a ch
oii O
M�d O m O N m m C
tC Z O m s m
.c N O
CO L O m N CL 01 w Q) ca
O N O~ i > N N c > O O t > 3
z N .N V > N t 0 O.
M N O N��
m m m J Z .Ei Q
LO LO O O a
Q LO M LO Q Q M M M W
O r r N
00 00 00 a) r r r T- T r N
°
L
N O
R
•�
V O
LL
L
o
E
O
L Cl)
9
c
LL
$ o
a
=
a c
o
Y
_0
i cOi
c
w
t0
,n
U
m
V
N
}'
Z
m
= O
o
}V
VJ
/A
L_
, Lo
= y
(6
L
•�
O
L
O
v
•�
E
LL
c
O
L
0
o o
:0:1
vJ
O
�0 C
(6 O
U U
�
d
N
a,
(0
w
—.2
..
U LO o
d
o
ch
CO Lo CO
ca
�
�
U
ci
.�
L5 m
E
d
o
a�i
" U
O M
Z
d
CU
N
a
W
y.+
O
c�
i
O
Y
O
to _
O ,
w
� 3
o
h m
a=i y�ri
cL0 a i
zM O
to
V
ri i rj
a° c W
m
M � ,c
a) h i o g ri
a Zcv,o
ri
-w
U) y
Rf V ,C 3 j
-3m
= U)
=az
a CI
O = 6 ,h
c0 +r LL Q
co 4
Q QT 3 o,
oao = ��O v°,
o Q) o L
0
O
'
O N �O� � ��•� � � O O
� �, •ohm � .cUm � � o0
O
O
aa°i t O a°i ° `-' m
m ° O °
i o N O O m
O
It
> a>' y o v N O 1 .c O
N Rs J
�
> y L o m m �' x m w m w j w a°i
O m c w O ° m m N m e >,
o m �
o ° O w "�
o M Q) ' r � o o
L r °ro LL 0) > a N
p c ai C N -a ch
oii O
M�d O m O N m m C
tC Z O m s m
.c N O
CO L O m N CL 01 w Q) ca
O N O~ i > N N c > O O t > 3
z N .N V > N t 0 O.
M N O N��
m m m J Z .Ei Q
LO LO O O a
Q LO M LO Q Q M M M W
O r r N
00 00 00 a) r r r T- T r N
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shorewood Sale pick -up
Tree Order Form May 18 and 19
Numbers of trees are very limited. Please supply a first and second choice if desired. Your check will be returned if your choices
are not available. Trees are first come first served. ;
Prior to the pick -up dates, you will receive a mailed reminder with details about your order. Please bring that paperwork to the
pick -up event, or give it to your designated representative (if someone else is picking up the trees for you) to ensure a smooth
pick -up process. Trees that are not collected on the designated dates will be planted in Shorewood parks. No refunds will be
given. ,
Submit payment in the form of a check payable to City of Shorewood and mail to City of Shorewood Tree Sale, 5755 Country Club
Road, Shorewood, MN 55331. Orders may be mailed or delivered in person to city hall. A 24 -hour drop box is located at city
hall for your convenience.
;
;
;
;
;
;
;
Species
Pagoda Dogwood
$45
Orders are first -come, first - served
•
Blue Beech *
$75
City of Shorewood Tree Sale
❑ Checked www.ci.shorewood.mn.us to see if selection is sold out (or ;
Crabapple: Purple Prince *
$55
Shorewood, MN 55331
❑ Enclosed check payable to City of Shorewood for exact amount? ;
Cathedral Elm *
$55
��---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
on May 18 or May 19? ;
- - - - -�
American Larch (Tamarack) *
$75
White Pine
$75
Balsam Fir
$75
Plastic tree guards (for trees marked *)
Total Due
$3
;
Ordering Trees
Avery limited number of trees have
been ordered and are offered on a
first -come, first -serve basis. The intent ;
of the sale is to diversify Shorewood's
tree stock in an effort to reduce the ef-
fects of tree diseases such as Emerald
Ash Borer and Dutch Elm Disease. ;
Orders will be processed for single
family homeowners. Townhouse and
association properties should contact
the city for order. ;
Unlike a retail nursery, these trees do
not have a warranty.
;Comments:
Orders are first -come, first - served
Before you mail the order, please confirm: ;
until sold. Send order to:
❑ Filled out order form completely?
City of Shorewood Tree Sale
❑ Checked www.ci.shorewood.mn.us to see if selection is sold out (or ;
5755 Country Club Road
call city hall, 952.960.7900)?
Shorewood, MN 55331
❑ Enclosed check payable to City of Shorewood for exact amount? ;
❑ Checked your calendar to make sure someone can pick up your trees
��---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
on May 18 or May 19? ;
- - - - -�
I
I
I
I
I
y
O
1�
^V
W
O
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
y
4W
1�
rO
V
I
I
I
S h o rewo o d's 2018 Tree Sale
In an effort to diversify the tree stock in the city, Shorewood has combined forces with the City of Minnetonka tree sale.
Shorewood is a city with many ash trees, and the threat of the Emerald Ash Borer is eminent. The tree sale offers the
opportunity to get a large, balled tree at whole-
sale prices. By planting trees now, the city will
have established other trees before the ash borer
arrives! Please do not plant any trees in right -
of -way or under power lines.
All trees are selected for the west metro area
by an arborist. To view photos of the tree
species, see the link on the city web site, www.
ci.shorewood.mn.us. All trees are supplied on a
first -come, first -serve basis. The earlier your order
is received, the better your chance of getting your
top selections. Note the pick -up location is at
Minnetonka Public Works.
Tree Pick -Up
ees MUST be picked up on designated dates or you
forfeit the tree and the money you paid for it.
Leftover trees will be planted in Shorewood parks.
Friday, May 18, 9 am -12 pm
Saturday, May 19, 9 am -12 pm
Minnetonka Public Works, East Driveway
11522 Minnetonka Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55305
(952) 988 -8400
You will receive a postcard with your order and pick -up information in early May. Please bring the postcard with you to
the tree pick -up. If you have questions, please contact the city at 952.960.7900, or see the city web site:
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us.
Use the chart below to determine which trees are best for your site:
Species
•
or
• features
•
.•- ?
Height
Spread
tainer
Pagoda Dogwood
$45
full sun to
This woodland tree is a great replacement for buckthorn.
15-20 ft.
20 -25
#7
shade
It gets cream - colored flowers and dark blue fruit. In fall it
ft.
turns red. Attracts butterflies and songbirds.
Blue Beech
$75
full sun to
Blue beech is a small slow - growing tree. As a landscape
20 -35 ft
20 -35 ft
#10
shade
plant, it is one of the few trees that thrives in full shade.
It is also adaptable to a wide range of soil textures,
moisture levels, drainage patterns, and pH levels. In the
landscape it is used as a small shade tree, an accent of
specimen plant, and in naturalized and woodland set-
tings. It is not a preferred food source for deer.
Purple Prince
$55
full sun
Beautiful rose -red flowers and maroon fruit make this a
18 ft
18 ft
#7
Crab -Red
favorite of songbirds and pollinators. It turns a bronze -
gold color in the fall.
Cathedral Elm
$55
full sun
A hybrid of Japanese and Siberian elms, bred to have in-
40 -50 ft
40 -50 ft
#10
creased resistance to Dutch elm disease. Tolerant of cold
winter temperatures. The fast - growing 'Cathedral' elm
has a rounded canopy with dark green foliage that turns
yellow in autumn. Plant in well- drained soil if possible, but
the 'Cathedral' elm will grow in most soil types. It requires
full sunlight to thrive. Commit to pruning regularly in the
first 15 years to maintain one main leader and good
branching structure. Pruning during the growing season
is not recommended.
American Larch
$75
full sun
Minnesota's only deciduous conifer, which means it loses
40 -80 ft
15 -30 ft
#10
(Tamarack)
its needles in the fall. Each spring, a new set of lush,
bright green needles emerge. This tree has a pyrami-
dal shape and drooping branches. Tamarack tolerate a
variety of soils if mulched with wood chips and watered
regularly during periods of drought. This is a great tree to
plant in groups along a wetland.
White Pine
$75
full sun to
Fastest growth rate of all the state's pine species. Unlike
25 ft
30 ft
#10
part shade
other pines, which have rigid needles, white pine needles
are long, bright green and "soft." This tree will not thrive
if planted in a wet, heavy clay soil —it is best planted in a
well- drained soil. Additionally, the needles may become
yellow if soil pH is too high (alkaline); this condition can
be treated if you are aware of the issue.
Balsam Fir
$75
full sun to
One of the few pines that will thrive in full shade. Does
50 -75 ft
20 -35 ft
#10
full shade
well in damp places. Needles are flat and fragrant. Does
not like heavy clay soil, but does not mind peat.