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he General Election is
Tuesday, November 6,
2018, and absentee voting
is underway. You can vote
VOTEearly by mail, in person,
military or abroad, and you
can track your absentee
ballot online. To learn more
about how to absentee
vote, go to https://tinyurl.
com/MNearly2018 and
watch the video "Vote Early, Vote Absentee ". You
may sign up to receive your ballot in the mail for
future elections if you would like to be a regular
'mail -in' voter., or just registger for this election.
To register online for absentee voting go to, www.
mnvotes.org.
On th 2018 General Election Ballot there will be
two city council seats consisting of four -year terms
beginning in January of 2019 and running through
Decemberof2022. Three candidates filed for office
and will be on the November Ballot (in alphabetical
order):
The city council recently discussed the numberof
homes that have access to city water but are not
connected to the city's system and has approved
an incentive plan to encourage connection.
The city's Water Access Charge (WAC) is
presently $10,000. That amount was originally
set to represent the proportional cost of each
connection's share of the water system. The
amount has been $10,000 for 20 years and no
longer represents the cost of the connection. The
city will be increasing the WAC over the next few
years to more accurately cover the cost, but for
those who connect to the system before December
31, 2019, the charge will remain $10,000.
Connections after that date will be charged the
new rate.
It is possible that the $10,000 has already
been fully or partially paid for your property. The
city has reviewed past assessments to determine
if there was an assessment previously paid on the
• Jennifer Labadie
• Katharine "Avi" Mulhern
• Debbie Siakel
Shorewood has four precincts for voting on
Election Day:
Precinct 1: 4445 Enchanted Point
Precinct 2: Minnewashta Church, 26710 West
62nd Street
Precinct 3: Shorewood Community and Event
Center, 5735 Country Club Road
Precinct 4: Excelsior Covenant Church 19955
Excelsiior Boulevard
For a map or to check your voting location sing
your home address go to: https://pollfin der. sos.
state. mn. us.
If you have moved since the last election,
turned 18, orare not registered to vote, pre- register
to vote for the General Election by October 16. Go
to www.mnvotes.orgfor registration information, or
stop into city hall.
For important election dates, see page 3.
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property, and for what amount. If there has been
a previous assessment, that principal amount will
be deducted from the $10,000 WAC charge, and
that will be the remaining amount due.
Typically, the WAC charge is paid at the time
of connection as a lump sum or assessed over a
period of years with added interest. As a further
incentive, those connecting to the city system by
December 31, 2019, can have the WAC charge
assessed on their property at zero percent interest
for up to ten years.
Residents can maintain theirwell for irrigation or
other outdoor uses. More questions are answered
on the city website. If you are currently on a private
well and are interested in learning more, want to
know if an assessment has previously been paid, or
have a question that is not in the FAQ section on the
website, please contact the city at 952.960.7900.
Recycling Weeks
October 2018
All recycling must be curbside no later
than 7 a.m. on recycling day. Mainland
residents recycle October 3, 17 and 31;
Island residents recycle October 4, 18 and
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following day. 952.941.5174
Know your waste with a self -audit
EPA statistics show that the
average person in the U.S.
produces 4.4 pounds of waste
per day. Even more staggering
is that year of waste could fill
990,000 football fields six -feet
high. How much is your household
contributing to the waste problem?
A home waste audit is a great way
to find out. It can be an educational
opportunity forthe entire family, so
if you decide to do an audit, get the
family involved.
Conducting an audit
1) Study trash for one week. You
can do the audit daily or save
it all until the end of the week.
2) Unload your trash from the bin
separating it by type:
• Items recyclable curbside
(paper, glass, metal,
plastic bottles)
• Items recyclable, but not
at the curb (plastic bags,
electronics, batteries)
• Organic waste (yard
waste, food, soiled paper)
• Everything else (non -
recyclable packaging,
diapers, straws)
3) Make a chart to separate
each category further (i.e.,
plastics, glass, cans, paper in
the recycling pile.)
Take the information you have
learned about your trash habits
to see what you can do better.
The easy part is figuring out
why recycling is ending up in the
trash. Maybe you need a recycling
container in the bathroom or
basement. Then, look at other
recyclables and see if adding a
drop off bin to the garage would
help your family collect items to
Plan. nor pollinators this
W e are seeing fewer bees,
butterflies and other
pollinators because of habitat
loss, invasive species, diseases
and parasites, chemical use, and
climate change. While these are
big problems, we can all do our
part by planting native plants that
improve water quality and support
pollinators.
When selecting plants, be
sure to pick plants that will do well
in your soil and sun conditions.
And, if you have the space,
choose a variety of plants that
bloom at different times of the
year to provide a continuous
supply of food for pollinators
throughout the seasons. Check
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deliver later.
Starting a backyard compost
is a good answer for some food
waste and for all yard waste. Get
tips: https: / /tinyurl.com /makesoil.
You can also check with your
trash hauler for options. Randy's
customers can get one year of free
organics service through the city's
Hennepin County grant.
Finally the trash. Look at what
is staying in the trash and see if
you can make different choices
when you shop to reduce your
trash.
You can generally plant native
pollinator plants until about mid -
October (our average ground
freeze is mid - November), which
provides the plants a head start
on the next growing season. After
planting, continue to water the
plants until the ground freezes
to help the roots get established.
Once spring comes around, the
roots will continue to grow as soon
as the ground thaws, giving the
plants a head start on any spring
transplants.
Courtesy of Blue Thumb
Think ahead to Arctic
Fever
Our great winter festival is January
18 -20. We hope snow will be plentiful
during the festival, but there are great
winter events for the entire family either
way! Watch for details in the December
Shore Report, but save the date for lots
of fun!
Bonfire guidelines
eneral recreational fire
guidelines in Shorewood
are enforced by Excelsior Fire
District. A free recreational
fire permit is required to have
bonfires in your backyard. You
can pick up a permit at city hall,
or download one from www.
excelsiorfire.org. Submit it to the
fire district or to city hall. Permits
are good for the calendar year.
Fire guidelines
• Maximum size of 3 -by -3 feet
• Must be at least 25 feet from
any combustible structures
such as homes, sheds, decks
orfences
• Only wood with minimum
1 -inch diameter
• Fires permitted between 6 a.m.
and midnight
• Fires allowed when wind is less
than 15 miles per hour
moire Restriction;
Excelsior Fire District uses
the fire danger and burning
restrictions issued by Minnesota
DNR. Sign up for updates
and get more information on
restrictions at wwwdnr.state.
m n. us /forestry /fire /firera ting_
restrictions.html.
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Red Flag Warning
Something new to many
in Minnestoa is the Red Flag
Warning issued by the National
Weather Service. This warning is
issued when wind conditions are
too high for fires. Generally the
media publicizes these warnings.
Check https: / /forecast. weather.
gov for more information. If it
seems too windy for a fire, don't
wait for a warning, skip the fire.
Call 9 -1 -1
If your bonfire starts to
spread, do not wait to call 9 -1 -1.
It takes seconds for a fire to get
out of hand, and emergency
personnel would rather put out a
small, spreading fire, than have
to fight a large fire.
SeeClickFix for resident reporting
SeeClickFix is a mobile
application for reporting and
resolving non - emergency issues
in our community. Residents
can take a picture of something
that needs to be fixed — such
as a pothole or damaged
playground equipment — and
submit the geographic location
automatically, along with the
photo, directly to the appropriate
city staff member(s) who can
can also report maintenance
issues online.
resolve the issue. Once fixed,
the individual who reported the !
issue is notified.
The SeeClickFix mobile app
is available for download on all
major operating systems. Go
to Google Play or App Store to
download the free app; residents
Do not keep unwanted firearms
he safe storage of firearms is
the legal responsibility of gun
owners, but what happens if you
have guns and ammunition that
you no longer want? South Lake
Minnetonka Police Department's
Operation Lock and Unload has
a free collection program for
residents.
Having unwanted or
unneeded guns and ammunition
in the house can be dangerous
to children, teens, or those who
might suffer from depression or
other mental illness.
To dispose of unwanted
items, please contact the police
department at 952.474.3261.
Leave a message that you have
guns or ammunition you would
like to dispose of and an officer
will contact you with disposal
instructions.
Gun owners are reminded to
unload and Iockguns.Afree child
safety kit which includes safety
instructions and a cable trigger
lock is available from South Lake
Minnetonka Police Department.
If you are considering
purchasing a gun or already
own a gun, please go to www
projectchildsafe.org to review
safety information. It is not just
for parents! Everyone should use
the safety information provided.
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he deer management program with Metro Bowhunters Resource Base continues in October. The scheduled
dates of the hunt are:
October 5 — 7
October 19 — 21
November 2 — 4
Back up: November 16 — 18
As a courtesy, property owners adjacent to the lots that are part of the management program were notified of
neighboring property's inclusion in the program. If you have questions about the program, please contact the city
at 952.960.7900. If there is an emergency situation, call 9 -1 -1.
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horewood has a goal of 90 homes having an energy analysis done each year. To encourage residents to
participate, the city is offering half off Home Energy Squad visits - -from $100 to only $50 for the first 25
homeowners who sign up.
The audit includes:
• Installation of free materials such as LED bulbs, a programmable thermostat, door and attic hatch weather
stripping, high- efficiency showerhead and faucet aerators
• Attic and wall insulation inspection
• Perform a blower door and thermal image testing
• Complete a combustion safety test and carbon monoxide check
• Provide you with a customized report with additional recommendations
If your home needs insulation or air sealing crews will provide a quote for the recommended work and connect
you to a qualified contractor that will honor the quote. You will also be connected to the Energy Advisor Service to
help you with next steps.
To schedule an appointment for a Home Energy Squad visit call 651.328.6220.
Our name has changed! Previously Southshore Center
Shorewood Communit y & Event Center
5735 Country Club Road • Shorewood • www.southshore- center.org • 952.474.7635
Driver Improvement Program
Refresher Course:
Wednesday, October 3, 1 - 5 p.m.
Ages: 55+
Completion of this course gets you a 10%
discount on your car insurance. For more
information call Minnesota Safety Center,
1- 888 - 234 -1294.
Happy Feet
Monday, October 15
Appointments: 763.560.5136; Age: 55+
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.
Chair Fitness
Wednesdays,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. 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. 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.
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. Stop by any Thursday.
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
Fridays,October 5 and 19
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. Learn from each other on ways
to be a better caregiver, and to better take
care of yourself. Questions? Call Jane at
952.474.4673, or Joanne, 952.474.6022. No
RSVP necessary to attend.
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Come to our FREE family
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5735 Country Club Road, Shorewood, MN
952.474.7635 • www.southshore- center.org