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05 May Shore ReportiT�T1:a 11"r Public Wnrks Week National Public Works Week is May 16-22, 2021. Shorewood public works staff has a big job keeping up with roads, parks, water, sewer, stormdrains, public buildings and public spaces in the city. The job is not without safety risks and, in a climate such as that of Shorewood, the crew of 4,, ten not only keeps busy during the regular Monday .` through Friday workday, but also as "on -call" employees for water, sewer, storm and weather 4g emergencies. Thank you to Shorewood public works staff: • Brett Baumann Brad Mason • Andy Eslinger Chris Pounder • Greg Fasching Bruce Stark • Rob Hanson Luke Weber • Chris Heitz Larry Brown, Director • Tim Kosek rrt�ctili Clear, Ucty Help keep Shorewood clean by spending an hour on Saturday, May 15, picking up trash in Shorewood parks and along Shorewood roadways. Put together your own team of friends or family, grab some gloves and a bag, and pick up the trash Water Restrictions 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. The city's ordinance states that residents and businesses can water before 11:00 a.m. and after 4:30 p.m., May 1-September30. Residents should 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 that spent the winter buried under snow. Place the bags next to or in one of the trash containers in any Shorewood park. If you find items too large to carry, contact public works with the location on Monday, May 17, 952.960.7914. Begin May, 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: • First offense - $50 • Each additional offense - $25 increase (e.g. 2nd violation $75, 3rd violation $100, etc.) No warnings are given for violation of 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. Recycling Weeks for May 2021 All recycling must be curbside no later than 7 a.m. on recycling day. Mainland residents recycle May 12 and 26, Island residents recycle May 13 and 27. Y � Report misses b noon the , P following day: 952.960.7900. Recycling is a Walk in the Park The city is kicking off some new efforts to improve recycling in city parks. The goal is simple: to make sure that recyclable items get recycled and that non - recyclable items get thrown in the trash. To achieve this goal, staff will be educating sports teams and other park users, increasing the number of bins in the parks, and adding new, clearer signs so everyone knows what is recyclable. Park Rarvrlinn Tipg Tip #1: Stick to the Basics The main items to recycle in our parks are plastic bottles/ containers, aluminum cans, and glass bottles and jars. If you're unsure about an item, the safest option is to place it in the trash so it doesn't contaminate our recycling. Tip #2: Clean and Empty If you're recycling a bottle or can, make sure it is empty and rinse it if possible before recycling. Items that are filled with liquid are difficult to recycle. Additionally, if sugary sports drinks or sodas sit in the recycling bins, they can attract bees, which is a safety hazard! Tip #3: Caps on! After emptying your bottle or container, replace the cap before recycling. This keeps liquid out and helps the caps get recycled properly. Tip #4: What about Paper? As you may know, paper is usually recyclable in homes and businesses. However, since our park recycling bins are outdoors and aren't completely covered, paper that is recycled will be broken down by rain and will become un-recyclable. When using our parks, paper should be placed in the trash or brought home for recycling indoors. Spring/Summer Photo Contest e are looking for photos that show off the splendor of living in Shorewood. Submit photos in the following four categories: • People and Pets • Wildlife • Spring Wonders • Summer Delights Winners in each category will have their photos framed and displayed at city hall and will each receive a framed print. Submissions will be accepted through September25, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. 2021 Contest Rules • Entrants must live, work, or attend school in Shorewood. • Photos must be taken in Shorewood between March 20 and September 22, 2021. • Each photo entry must include photographer's name, address, phone number, email address, age (if under 18), intended category and title of the photo. • Photo submissions with professional logos or watermarks will not be considered. • Photos must be submitted to cityhall@ ci. shorewood. mn. us, or on a flash drive brought to city hall. Files must be in high resolution jpeg format. Include the exact location of photo being submitted. Tip #5: Food for Thought You might notice that the signs on our park trash bins include food products such as an apple core, banana peel, and eggshell. Usually, we encourage our residents to compost food scraps and other biodegradable items. However, in our parks, we do not have organics or compost bins (yet!). Unfortunately, the best place for food scraps in the parks is the trash can. However, if you want to go the extra mile, you can always bring your food scraps home to compost there. Tip #6: Just Ask! If you're unsure about an item or have any questions about park recycling, don't hesitate to reach out to our city GreenCorps member at 952-960-7919, or our City Recycling Coordinator at 952-960-7906. Keely Schultz, GreenCorps Participants must have permission from any persons pictured in the photo to use that photo and permission of a parent in case of minors. Subject permissions must be obtained before submitting photos. Once submitted, entrants grant reproduction rights (both print and digital) to City of Shorewood. Each person may submit up to five photos. For additional information, contact city hall at 952.960.7900 or see the city website ci.shorewood. mn.us/photocontest. SHOREWOOD COMMUNITY & EVENT CENTER 5735 Country Club Road 952.474.7635 www.ShorewoodCEC.com The community center is available for rentals. Call the center director, 952.474.7635, with questions, to arrange a tour or to reserve a future date. Driver Refresher Class Tues., May 4, 1-5 p.m. Call MN Safety Center to register, 1.800.234.1294. Busy Bee Quilters Mondays and Wednesdays 9 a.m.-Noon; Ages: all Have a great time sharing personal quilt projects and helping each other. For more information call Linda, 952.475.1430. Dementia Support Group First and third Fridays, 9 a.m. Caregivers of loved ones with dementia share tips, support one another, answer questions and are there for one another. Caregivers of any age are welcome. Questions or concerns? Call Jane at 952.474.4673. Fitness Class Mon., Wed., Fri., 9 a.m. $6 per class or purchase a discount package with monthly sign-up at class; Ages: 55+ Designed for active adults, uses low -impact exercises. Woodcarving Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. Ages: all Stop in and join this community of carvers. Learn how or carve and share your knowledge. Knitting Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages: all Open to all interested in the needle arts. All levels of expertise welcome. Beading Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Ages: all No experience needed forthis fun group. Instruction and supplies are available. Happy Feet Mon., May 16; $40 Appointments: 763.560.5136 Age: 55+ Clients who regularly receive nursing foot care express an increased sense of comfort and well-being. Care includes foot soak, foot massage, care for corns, calluses or problem nails. Shorewood Parks ',%malt Su, nr, ,C.1.r Pickleball at Badger Park with Catherine Mondays, 10:15-11:15 a.m. All experience levels. Call Shorewood Community Center to register, 952.474.7635 Nature Journaling Wednesdays, July 7-28, 9-10:30 a.m. Ages: 18+ (13+ if accompanying a parent) Do you want to engage with the natural world on a deeper level? Join us for a relaxing, informative, creative, four-part nature journaling class. You'll learn skills related to observation, identification, illustration, and reflection on experiences in nature. Find what you love about your local ecosystem and Save the date for park fun Badger Park Grand Opening Wed., June 16, 6-8 p.m. Watch for complete details in the June newsletter. There will be food trucks, sports demos, balloon art and more! ci.shorewood.mn.us/badgerpark Music in Freeman Park: Shalo Lee Band Thurs., July 22, 6:30-8 p.m. The great country -rock sound of Shalo returns for this annual event! ci.shorewood.mn.us✓freeman Programs use it to create your own personal nature journal. Whether you enjoy science, art, or just walk in the woods, this class is for you! Materials are provided. Register online, ci.shorewood.mn.us/parkregister. Abstract Art Experience with Paint, Paper, Scissors Wed., July 14, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Badger Park shelter Express yourself! No experience needed. There's no right or wrong in abstract art. We will create 2 different abstract projects using a variety of materials. We will mat each of the projects at the end of the session. Call the Shorewood Community Center to register 952.474.7635. Movie in Freeman Park Fri., Aug. 27, dusk (8 p.m.) Movie to be announced. ci.shorewood.mn.us/ freeman Safety Camp Wed., Aug. 11, 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Grades 3-5; $25 A day full of safety ed and fun! Information and registration: ci.shorewood.mn.us✓safetycamp City of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Road ®� Shorewood, MN 55331 Upcoming planning proiar+e PRESORTED STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE PAID TWIN CITIES, MN PERMIT #30681 Other Projects Project Location Tentative Review Schedule* Planning City Council Commission Site Plan Review for 19685 State Hwy 7 5/4/2021 5/24/2021 Minnetonka Public Schools Building Variance for a 5565 Howards 5/4/2021 5/24/2021 3 season porch Point Road within the front yard setback Site Plan Review for 24245 Smithtown 5/4/2021 5/24/2021 Wash N' Roll/Tonka Road Bay Car Wash Final Plat for 20325 Excelsior TBD Matthew Sayer Blvd Addition For more information about the above projects go to Active Applications under Planning and Building on the city website. Questions can be directed to the planning department, 952.960.7900. *Subject to change. City Council: Jennifer Labadie, Mayor; Paula Callies; Nat Gorham; Patrick Johnson; Debbie Siakel City Administrator: Greg Lerud; Newsletter Editor: Julie Moore POWhorewood Parks Manor Park 120630 Manor Road Tie -Die Party I Fri., June 18, 9 AM -noon, ages 5-12 it -free snack, drink and a white cotton t-shirt and create a masterpiece you will wear all $30 per child. Est Art Camp I Thurs.-Fri., June 24-25, 9 AM -noon 6 (two-day camp) lions with magnificent manes, birds snuggled down in their nests, a silly green frog and more! �d create with clay, paint, and more! Bring a nut -free lunch, snack and drink. Cost $65 per child. Myth Busting 101 1 Wed., June 30, 1:00-2:30 PM I Entering grades 1-5 in the fall Mind-blowing myths or scientific facts? Join Science Explorers to experiment to confirm or bust strange myths and wacky urban legends. $5 per child. Power with Rachael I Thurs., July 15 1 10 AM ael Kroog offers a high-energy, interactive, entertaining and educational music show. Dwer reminds us we have the power to be kind. For all ages at Manor Park Picnic Shelter. No registration required. The Mechanics of Gizmos and Gadgets -Gravity I Wed., July 28, 1-2:30 PM Entering grades 1-5 in the fall How did toys work before batteries? They relied on natural forces like gravity. Put science to work as you explore the hows and whys of gravity by experimenting and building gadgets that really work. $5 per child. Don't Bug Me I Fri., July 30, 9 AM -noon I Ages 4-9 Spring is here and the bugs are back! Learn cool facts about bugs while creating a bug -filled snow globe. Bring a nut -free snack and drink. Cost $30 per child. End of Summer Bash I Wed., August 18, 9 AM -noon I Ages 4-9 Summer is coming to an end. Don't let it slip by without creating some "sweet" art! Create art out of frosting, gumdrops, marshmallows and other candy treats. Bring a nut -free snack and drink. Cost $30 per child. Badger Park 1 5745 Country Club Road for American Flag Artl Wed., June 23110 AM ;� Over Celebrate the USA with this crafty project in time for July 4th. Bring something to drink and wear an old shirt for painting. $5 per child. mOre1. Tic-Tac-Toe Family Art I Wed., July 21 1 6:30 PM Get ready to rock! Each family can make their own themed Tic-Tac-Toe game. Start by painting the rocks for the game pieces; then paint a canvas board to match. $10 per family. Horse or Cat Sunset Painting I Wed., August 4 110 AM Kids will enjoy this simple painting project! They can choose from a horse or a cat against a lovely sunset background. Kids should bring something to drink and wear an old shirt for painting. $5 per child. Complete information and registration online, ci.shorewood.mn.us/parks2021 or 952.960.7902. Every summer event you participate in enters you in a drawing to win a prize at the end of the summer! Shorewood Parks Freeman Park 1 6000 Eureka Road Nature Adventures I Thursdays, July 1 - August 19 19 - 11 AM Ages: 6-10 1 $5 per child per session Nature Adventures is a weekly summer program that gives kids the chance to learn, play, and explore the outdoors. Each class features a lesson, craft, hike, snack, and a game about the day's theme. Sign up for one, two, or all of our programs! Incredible Insects I July 1 What is an insect? What do they eat? Are they helpful or harmful? Join our Incredible Insect: class to learn this and more! Get up close and personal with some of the insects in your backyaw maybe even taste one! UMN Marvelous Mammals I July 8 What do giraffes, dolphins, cats, and YOU and ME have in common? We're all mammals! Come find out what we have in common with our other mammal friends, meet some adorably fluffy mammals, and learn how to find signs of local wildlife. Fantastic Flowers I July 15 In addition to being pretty and smelling good, flowers are an important part of our culture, the reason we have food to eat, and a lot smarter than you might think! Come learn about local flowers, plant some seeds, dissect a flower, and much more. Beautiful Birds I July 22 From the smallest hummingbird to the biggest ostrich, birds come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Join our Beautiful Birds class and learn how to eat like a bird, call like a bird, and fly like a bird (well, maybe not that last one...). Wonderful Water I July 29 Isn't water wonderful?! We drink it, use it to grow our food, swim in it, and are even made out of it! In this class, we'll learn about the role that water plays in ecosystems. We will build a boat, live through the water cycle and splash around in a pond! Terrific Trees I August 5 We use trees for food, paper, and wood products, and even the air we breathe. But did you know that many other animals use trees too, even dead trees? Join our Terrific Trees class to learn why trees are important, what types of trees are growing in the park, and how to make some tree crafts of your own. Super Soil I August 19 Ever wondered what lives beneath your feet? Come get your hands dirty learning about soil! Make a mud pie, learn what makes healthy soil, and even act in a play on the soil stage. Programs in Spanish Aventuras de Naturaleza I Wednesdays June 30 - August 4 1 9-11 AM (AKA Nature Adventures in Spanish) Ages 6-10 1 $5 per child per session Aventuras de Naturaleza es un programa del verano que les da a los ninos la oportunidad de aprender, jugar, y practicar su espanol en la naturaleza. Cada clase tendra una leccion, proyecto de arte, caminata, merienda, yjuego sobre el tema del dfa. Insectos Increfbles 130 de Junio 6Que es un insecto? 6Que coman? 6Son beneficiosos o daninos? En nuestra clase de Insectos Increfbles, aprenderemos estas cosas y mas. Conoceremos a los insectos en el parque, iy posiblemente comeremos uno! Arboles Alegres 14 de Agosto Usamos arboles para comida, papel, productos de madera, y el aire que respiramos. Muchos otros animales usan arboles tambien, incluyendo arboles muertos. En nuestra clase de Arboles Alegres, aprenderemos porque los arboles son importantes, exploraremos los tipos de arboles en el parque, y haremos arte de arboles. Complete information and registration online, ci.shorewood.mn.us/parks2021 or 952.960.7902. Residential Spring Clean -Up and E-Waste Recycling Materials may be brought to the o C Shorewood Public Works, 24200 Smithtown Road 8 A.M.-1 P.M. Saturday,May 15 Photo ID with proof of residency required. Cash or Check Only. Air Comp/Generator $10 Printer Cartridges FREE Appliances, Dehumidifier $10 Propane Tank $10 Auto Batteries FREE Rototillers $10 Air Conditioner $10 Scrap metal BBQ Grills $10 (no plastic parts, etc.) FREE Bicycles FREE Smoke Detectors $2 Carpet 6' x 12" $10 Snow Blower $10 Chain Saw GAS or ELECTRIC $10 Tires $5 Fluorescent Bulbs FREE Vacuum $10 Furniture: Couch $20;Stuffed Chair $15; other $10-15 Water Softener $30 Leaf Blower $10 Weed Wackers $10 Mattress/Box Spring $15/ea piece Mosquito Magnets $10 No Household Hazardous Waste Mower: Push Rider $10 $15 or paint accepted at this event! Power Tools $10 Pressure Washer $10 E-Waste Drop -Off Household waste only; no business e-waste. For alternative drop off locations, see the city web site, www.ci.shorewood.mn.us, under Environment: Recycling. Cameras $2 Radios, CD Player, Stereo $2 Cell phones FREE Laptop computer/scanner $5 Desktop Computer with monitor $15 Keyboard, Mouse FREE Tablets, PDA, cords, cables free Modems $2 FAX machine $2 Printers (small) $2 VCR/DVD/DVR $2 Televisions or Console/projection $20 General Rubbish other than what is listed: Car Load ................................................ $35 Van Load ............................................... $45 Half Pick-up Truck Load ........................ $55 Trailer 4'X 8'X 2'.................................... $45 Full Pick-up Truck Load ......................... $70 Event closes during dangerous weather. Free Secure Paper Shredding Event 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., City Hall parking lot, 5755 Country Club Road, Shorewood see reverse side for details Got Paper? We can help', Secure Residential Paper Shredding Saturday, May 15 FREE 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Shorewood City Hall, 5755 Country Club Road Here's how it works: • Gather up all of your old files, tax returns, bank statements and any other secure papers you may have (newspapers and non -secure papers should be put in your recycling cart and not brought for shredding). • Bring the items in paper bags or boxes to the city hall parking lot (bags will be returned). • Cones will be set up to direct you in one driveway. • Stay in your vehicle -volunteers will remove your paper for the shred truck. What to Shred (and what not to) Although opinions differ on exactly what to shred, basically know that you should shred any documents containing signatures, account numbers, social security numbers, credit information, and any legal or medical information (includ- ing tax forms, checks, pay stubs, etc.). General mail, catalogs and flyers do not need to be shredded, and are better recycled curbside. When possible tear off the account information or name and address, recycle the remaining paper rather than shredding the entire piece. Contact cityhall@ci.shorewood.mn.us, 952.960.7900, with questions. What you need to know Clean Up yk 9 "s'" • Event will close during dangerous weather. m sae.,,, • You will drive your vehicle into our facility for the process where our staff and volunteers will unload it for you. Witnessed destruction can happen at C�My Road 19lippa01 that time, if so desired. • Paper only. Please do not bring any 3 ring binders, plastics, trash or other non -paper items -- = • NO PLASTIC BAGS! Shredding • All shredded paper is baled and shipped directly to the paper mill for recycling. A � ,� • We make every effort to meet the shredding needs of residents, but if both trucks fill the event will close prior to 12 p.m.