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April 2014 ShoreReportiTi�l:iTiTi Proaerty Valuation Notices Mailed Hennepin County is in the process of mailing property valuation notices to Shorewood residents —watch for it in your mail. Residents who have questions regarding their property valuation notice orwho wish to discuss the estimated market value for their property should call the Hennepin County Assessor, 952.249.4640. If you are not satisfied after discussing the information with an assessor, you may appeal your valuation notice at the Open Book meeting. The Open Book meeting for Shorewood is scheduled for Monday, May 5, from 5 pm - 7 pm at City Hall. The meeting is conducted under the authority of the Hennepin County Assessor, which will conduct an "open- book" process for valuation appeals. At the Open Book meeting, the county assessor's staff will review the valuation with the property owner. The valuation reflects a property's value on January 1, 2014, and is used for property taxes payable in 2015. Anyone who is unable to attend the meeting on May 5 may retain their right to proceed to the County Board meeting. You must file with the State Tax Court by April 30. Specific information about this is listed on the back of your valuation notice. Become an Election Judge lection judges ensure that the voting process goes smoothly and honestly. Serving as an election judge is a great way to meet your neighbors and protect one of our most cherished freedoms - -the rightto vote. Judges are needed for both the August 12 state primary election and the November 4 state general election. This is a paid opportunity and training is provided. Juniorelection judge positions are also available. Students age 16 and over may serve as a junior election judge. For more information, contact the city at 952.960.7911, or see the city web site, wwwci.shorewood.mn.us, under elections. Tree Salo. Extended to April 11 The city tree sale still has some Hackberry ($67), Japanese Tree Lilac ($51) and White Cedar ($30) available. Please see the order form online at www.ci.shorewood.mn.us, or call city hall at 952.960.7900 to reserve your trees. The city encourages residents to add a few different trees to their property in an effort to diversify the tree population in the city. By adding trees now, property values will not be adversely affected by tree loss in the event of tree diseases and pests. Trees selected for this sale were recommended by a local arborist as being good trees for the Shorewood growing environment. Links to tree descriptions are posted on the city web site. Before you dig, call Gopher State One Call at 8 -1 -1 to have underground utilities located. Get Notified of Emergencies and Projects he City of Shorewood uses an email notification system for city emergencies, such as watermain breaks, road closures, and other projects, as well as special events, recycling, park programs and city news. Residents are encouraged to sign up for these email notices on the city web site, under Sign Up for eNews. There are a variety of options you may sign up for, and you may remove your email at any time. Check out what you have been missing! April 2014 www.ci.shorewoou.rnn.us It ILI ecycling must be curbside no later than 7 a.m. on recycling day. Mainland residents recycle April 9 and 23; Island residents recycle April 10 and 24. Report missed pick -ups ASAP to 952.941.5174. Keeping Pollinators Safe in Shorewood he controversy over what is reducing the population of bees and some butterflies continues. One thing is certain, we need pollinators for our food supply. Agroup of concerned residents has approached the city about becoming a Bee Safe Community. This group specifically would like to see the city stop use of neonicotinoid pesticides and other chemicals which are suspected to harm bees and other helpful pollinators. The City Council is reviewing the information, but all property owners are encouraged to educate themselves on the safe and reduced use of pesticides in home gardens and lawns. A few tips from Beyond Pesticides to help keep youryard pollinatorsafe include: • Only use sprays during non - pollinating seasons, before or after flowering, and in the early morning before most pollinators are active. • Spotspray ratherthan spraying entire yards and gardens. • Use "home remedies" such as apple cider vinegar which can kill weeds. This is especially helpful in sidewalk cracks. • Pull weeds before they spread and get out of control. • Learn why pests are attracted to your home or yard. A simple internet search can give you many safe methods to get rid of pests, but more importantly, find out why they are drawn there in the first place. Watch the city web site under yard and garden for ideas on safe and organic methods of controlling pests and weeds. Lastly, read instructions thoroughly. Know the specifics of any chemicals you might use. Don't assume you know the procedures or risks. Lawn Watering Ordinance in Effect May 1 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, some of which include vital services such as firefighting. The city's ordinance states that residents and businesses can water before 11 am and after 4:30 pm, May 1- September 30. Residents are advised to 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 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 and are as follows: • First offense - $50 fee • Each additional offense - $25 fee increase (e.g. 2nd violation $75, 3rd violation $100, etc.) Garden Volunteers Needed Each spring a group of 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 small stipend is available for the purchase of plants and materials. Some of the gardens are complete and just need summer upkeep and a few annuals planted in the beds for additional summer color. This is a great project for a No warnings are given for violation of the watering restrictions. Residents are encouraged to check the city web site for lawncare information which includes lawn water needs. 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 ifattended. Call the cityat952.960.7900. if you have questions. group of friends, organizations, families, or teen volunteer hours. To volunteer or to get more information, please call city hall, 952.960.7900. Buckthorn Wrench Available for Loan The City has a weed wrench that is perfect for pulling buck- thorn. To reserve, simply call the city at 952.960.7900. A $20 refundable damage deposit is required upon loan. Library Book Sale Bargain hunters and book lovers take note: On Saturday, April 5, 8 am -3 pm, at Mount Calvary Church (301 Cnty Rd 19, Excelsior) the Friends of the Excelsior Library will hold a sale of several thousand F adult and children's fiction and nonfiction books in hardcover and paperback. Most books, and other media, will be priced at $1 or less. Funds raised will benefit the Excelsior Library. Customers using scanners must pay a $5 fee. Questions, call 612 -543- 6350. Donations accepted at the Excelsior Library through Thursday, April 3 during open hours. No textbooks, magazines or phonograph records. Volunteer for Police Reserves or Fire Department SLMPD is in need of volunteer officers for the reserve unit. Volunteers must be at least 19 years old, in good physical condition, have a valid Minnesota driver's license, no felony or gross misdemeanor convictions, pass an oral exam and background investigation. Reserve officers support the police by participating in routine patrol with officers, crowd and traffic control, crime prevention and more. See the city web site under Public Safety for complete information. The Excelsior Fire District is focusing on recruiting people close to our Station #1 from the Shorewood Area to join our firefighting team. As a firefighter Severe Weather Awareness Week innesota Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 21 -25, with two statewide tornado drills on Thursday, April 24 at 1:45 pm and 6:55 pm. This annual public event is designed to remind individuals, families, businesses, schools, and institutions that it's essential to plan ahead for Minnesota's severe spring and summer weather. Step to It Take advantage of this week to review your own and your family's emergency procedures and prepare for weather - related hazards. Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) has information sheets to review for each day of the awareness week. Go to http: / /hsem.dps.mn.gov and search "severe weather Shorewood o you have a competitive spirit? Do you want a fun and easy way to get in shape and live green this spring? Then the four -week Step To It Challenge is for you! Get active with your community! The Step To It Challenge is a fun, lighted- hearted way to connect with family, friends, and neighbors, and get moving again after a long winter. This year participants are encouraged to "Take Green Strides" that save energy and natural resources too! Taking green strides not only saves natural resources, it helps you increase your physical activity. Walk or bike to your destination, pick up litter in your local park, or help plant a community garden. You may you will have the chance to help others, serve the community and qualify for a pension. Ongoing training occurs on Thursday nights and the initial firefighter and medical training required to become a firefighter is paid for by the Fire District as well as firefighter gear and uniforms. For complete volunteer information, seethe city web site under Public Safety. awareness week ". The site has lots of information for you to prepare for severe weather. Wireless Emergency Alerts will sound on newer model cell phones during an actual tornado warning. Afact sheet on the DPS web site explains the details of this new service. Links are also available on the city web site. register online from the city web site, or pick up a form at city hall. The Minnesota Twins and Kare 11 join Hennepin County and the City of Shorewood as proud sponsors of the 2014 Step To It Challenge. Winning participants from each community will be recognized during a Twins game this summer. City of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, MN 55331 City of Shorewood Map PRESORTED STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE PAID TWIN CITIES, MN PERMIT #30681 'Tanning Commission Hearings The following items are on the Tuesday, April 1, Planning Commission meeting: 1. Continuation of the public hearing for Summit Woods PUD Development Stage Plan at 23040 Summit Avenue. 2. A minor subdivision at 6135 Cathcart Drive to create one additional single - family residential lot. Board Rep Needed for LMC( he city is still in need of a representative for the LMCC. Meetings are generally once per month. Residents interested in video production and cable tv are encouraged to apply. Contact the city at 952.960.7900 or see the city web site under JobNolunteer Opportunities for additional information. Council Members Scott Zerby, Mayor-, Laura Hotvet; Debbie Siakel; Kristine Sundberg; Richard Woodruff City Administrator: Bill Joynes; Newsletter Editor: Julie Moore scutlislicre Community Center nrino 2414 • SSCC:952.474.7635 • www.southshore- center.org FREE MOVIE! Driving Miss Daisy (PG) Tuesday, April 22,12:45 pm Enjoy a free movie, complete with all of the theater food (soda, candy, popcorn). This month we will enjoy a fun movie about an old Jewish woman and her African - American chauffeur in the American South with a relationship that grows and improves over the years. RSVP your attendance to 952.474.7635. AAA Driving Class Refresher Course April 15, 5 -9 pm This course is for those who have taken the 8 -hr class previously. Register by calling AAA at 1.888.234.1294. Cost is $20 /discount if you bring your AAA card. AARP Tax -Aide Tax preparation services are available to seniors and low - income individuals on Mondays through April 14. Tax -Aide counselors are available by appointment from 9 am -3 pm. Make an appointment by calling the center at 952.474.7635. TED Talks Thursday, April 10, 11 am THE POWER OF VULNERABILITY A video replay of a TED lecture by Brene Brown who studies the human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong and love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. Everyone is welcome to join us in watching and discussing this interesting talk at our monthly. To stay for lunch, call ahead at 952 - 474 -7635. Spring Cooking Class Bring your Plus "One" for this hands on cooking class! Thurs, April 10; $45 per person Bring a bottle of wine to share as we enjoy our dinner together. First Course: Fresh Pasta with Artichokes and Prosciutto with Gorgonzola and Pine nuts Served with Foccacia that we will make Salad and Cheese Course: Spring Greens with Asparagus and Shaved Parmesan with Balsamic Vinaigrette Second Course: Filet Mignon Medallions with Grilled Salmon Ancient Grains with Fresh Herbs and Mushrooms Green Beans with Olive Oil and Garlic Dessert Course: Creme Brulee Chocolate Covered Strawberries Happy Feet for 55+ Monday, April 17; $34 Call for an appointment: 763.560.5136 Enjoy being pampered! Services include foot soak /massage, care for corns, calluses, or thick, cured, or ingrown toenails. Ongoing Events Purchase 112 price bakery goods every Monday and Tuesday. All proceeds benefit Southshore Senior Partners. Woodcarvers, Tuesdays, 9:30 am Quilting, Monday and Wednesday, 9 -11 am Cards /Games, Tuesday, 12:30 pm Mahjong, Wednesdays, 1 pm Bridge, Thursdays, 1 pm Bingo, Fridays, 1 pm Get Fit! Fitness Classes Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:15 am $5 per class Exercise classes for the active population 55 +. Improve aerobic power, body endurance, strength, flexibility and balance. Call the center to reserve a spot. ZUMBA Mondays at 6:30 pm $49 for 7 weeks or $10 for walk -ins Drop -ins, welcome. Get fit in this Latin inspired dance fitness class. All levels welcome. To register call the center. Tai Chi Mondays at 10 am April 14 to May 19; $48 per session Instructor Ron Erdman -Luntz has been teaching seniors the art of Tai -Chi for 25+ years. All levels will enjoy this class! Call the center to register. http://mrsm events. eventbrite. com Mrs. M's Bunny Tea, Sat., April 12; 12:30 -2:30 pm Wear your Easter hat to a warm & fun Bunny Tea! Tea & Cocoa, tiny sandwich, snack & dessert, bunny wand craft, live bunny show, & music . American Girl Doll drawing plus Mrs. M's Nature Animal Party Pkg. Drawing! Mrs. M's Spring Magic & Bunny Show, Sat, April 12; 6:30 -8:30 pm 'Hors D'oeuvres —Joey Nova's *Wine & Beer —Team Liquor Magician: Alan Smola! Great! Performer: David Evans (Mtka Music) Bunny Agility Show Sampler & Fun Yoyo show! Kid's Movie & Crafts Room & Prize Pond! Spring Paint -A -Thon Paint -A -Thon welcomes referrals and accepts applications from all eligible homeowners. To be consid- ered, 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 - family home in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott or Wash- ington county that needs the exterior painted, but does not need major repairs. The monthly household income cannot exceed 200% of federal poverty level. See page 1 of the application for the income limits. Find the application at www.paintathon .gmcc.org /homeapp.php, or call 612.276.1579. 1" fl rail, }- # �ti ' t ECO WorkshOPS This spring, you can participate in a series of workshops offered by City of Minnetonka's al Resources Division to learn more about the natural environment that surrounds us. Visit www.eminnetonka.com or call Minnetonka Public Works at 952.988.8400 to register, unless otherwise indicated. Date Event Time Location Wednesday, April 30 Garlic Mustard Workshop #1 6:30 -8 pm Community Room, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. Thursday, May 8 Invasive Species A-Z Workshop 7 -8 pm Community Room, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd.; Get more info. at edenprairie.org / livinggreen Wednesday, May 14 Garlic Mustard Workshop #2 6:30 -8 pm Minnehaha Room, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. Wednesday, June 4 Native Plant Market & Eco Fun 3 -7 pm Parking Lot, Minnetonka City Hall, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. Fest Wednesday, June 18 Invasive Weeds & Wild Nasties 6:30 -8 pm Community Room, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. Raingarden Workshop for Clean Water Thursday, April 3, 2014 16:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Waconia City Hall, Maple Room, 201 South Vine Street, Waconia Get ready for spring!!! Whether you are an experienced gardener or have never tried gardening before, this eco- friendly gardening workshop will help you learn how to: f' :4- ' tr -Have a healthy lawn and reduce environmental impacts -Harvest rainwater and prevent stormwater runoff • �} ; "w -Use native plants in your landscape -Plan a raingarden: design, location, planting Workshop fee: $10/ household. To register for the workshop contact Madeline Seveland atmseveland @co.carver.mn.us or 952-361-1026. The Benefits of Being Shallow - -A Shallow Lakes Forum Saturday, April 12, 2014, 8 -11:30 am; Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Snyder Auditorium "Shallow Lakes" are lakes that average 15 feet or less in depth. They provide a variety of benefits, including fishing, recreation, and habitat for wildlife. Managing a shallow lake has its own set of unique challenges, which this forum will highlight. What will I learn: -How a shallow lake works -How to determine the health of a shallow lake through monitoring -Information about regulations affecting shallow lakes t .� -How to engage neighbors and friends to protect these unique lakes ;. Who should attend: People who live on, live near, work with care for, and ,r.. enjoy our shallow lakes. The fee for the forum is $10 online (www.minnehahacreek.org) and $15 at the door. _ I" A light breakfast will be a provided. R _ . a Spring Clean -Up � n n � E Recycling °C1� Materials may be brought to the Shorewood Public Works Facility, 24200 Smithtown Road 8 ann -4 Pm, Saturday, May 17 Photo ID with proof of residency required. Cash or Check Only. Air Comp /Generator $10 Power Tools $10 Appliances FREE Pressure Washer $10 Auto Batteries FREE Printer Cartridges FREE Air Conditioner FREE Propane Tank $10 BBQ Grills $10 Rototillers $10 Bicycles FREE Scrap metal Carpet 6'x 12" $10 (no plastic parts, etc.) FREE Cell phones FREE Smoke Detectors $2 Chain Saw GAS $10 Snow Blower $10 Chain Saw ELECT $10 Tires $5 Fluorescent Bulbs FREE Weed Wackers $10 Furniture usable: FREE unusable:$15 Vacuum $10 Leaf Blower $10 Water Softener $20 Mattress /Box Spring $10 /ea Mosquito Magnets $10 No Household Hazardous Waste Mower: Push $10 Rider $10 or paint accepted at this event! E -Waste Drop -Off • $15/1-5 items • $20/6+ Household waste only; no business e- waste. For free drop off locations, see the city web site, www.ci.shorewood.mn.us, under Recycling. Cameras Radios, CD Player, Stereo Telephones Comp /Laptop /Scanner Monitors, Keyboard, Mice Modems FAX machine Printers VCR /DVD /DVR Televisions Copiers General Rubbish other than what is listed: CarLoad ................. ............................... $20 Trailer 4'X 8'X 1' ..... ............................... $20 1.2 Yard Pick -up Truck Load ................. $30 Full Pick -up Truck ... ............................... $45 Free Secure Paper Shredding Event Returns for 2014 9 am - 12 pm, City Hall parking lot, 5755 Country Club Road, Shorewood see reverse side for details Got paper: We can nelD. FREE Secure paper Shredding Saturday, May 17, 9 am -12 pm 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 papers you may have. • Bring the items in paper bags to the city hall parking lot. • 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 you need to know: • Event will close during lightning storms. • 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 that time, if so desired. • Paper only. Please do not bring any 3 ring binders, plastics, trash or other non - paper items. • All shredded paper is baled and shipped directly to the paper mill for recycling. A Questions? See the city web site, www.ci.shorewood. mn. us, under recycling, or contact the city at 952.960.7900. Paper shredding only is at city hall, 5755 Country Club Road.