August 2014 Shore ReportF 16
Running for Local Office
Eligible voters have the opportunity not only
to vote, but to run for political office. While
some political offices may seem a bit much for
the average resident, many find running for city
council a valuable experience where they can
serve their community. This year there are two
city council positions and the mayor position on
the ballot. To file for office, you simply stop by city
hall through August 12, pay a $2 filing fee, and
fill out a simple form. From there campaigning is
up to you. See Elections on the city web site for
additional information.
Primary Election August 12
Dates to Remember
Through August 11
Absentee Voting for Primary Election
Through August 12
Candidate filing period (closes at 5 pm)
August 12 7 am -8 pm
Primary Election Day
Hasentee voting information
bsentee Voting for the Primary Election
is available through August 11. Eligible
Shorewood voters may vote by absentee ballot for
any reason, or if they are unable to vote in person
on Election Day. Details on absentee voting can
be found on the city website or by calling Jean at
952.960.7911.
Night To Unite Auqus
ach year on the first Tuesday night in August,
South Lake Minnetonka Police Department
( SLMPD) hosts Night to Unite, a summer evening
dedicated to celebrating and strengthening the
commitment to a safe community.
For residents of Shorewood, this is an opportunity
to put together a neighborhood celebration, turn on
the front porch lights, gather with neighbors and
friends, get to know one another, catch up on
things, play some games with the kids, enjoy a
few hot - off - the -grill favorites and build a sense of
community. A list of activity ideas is available on
the city web site.
Neighborhood representatives are encouraged
Camnaign Sinnp
Political campaign signs shall not exceed six
square feet in all residential areas, ortwelve square
feet in all other zoning districts. Every campaign
sign must contain the name and address of persons
responsible for the sign, and that person shall be
responsible for its removal. Signs shall be permitted
on each lot for 90 days prior to and 10 days after
an election. The City shall have the right to remove
and destroy unsightly signs or remove signs after
the 10 day limit and assess a fee of $1 per sign.
Campaign signs shall not be located closer than
10' from any street surface, and shall not be placed
in front of any property without the consent of the
property owner.
to register their Night to Unite event, so
representatives from SLMPD and Excelsior Fire
Districtt, as well as city officials, can stop by to visit.
To register contact Dave Hohertz, 952.474.3261.
Night to Unite and similar events have proven
to create successful neighborhood bonding
which often results in lower crime rates. Although
residents in communities such as Shorewood often
feel safe and not threatened by crime, the types of
crime common to our area, burglary, theft, property
damage, etc., can be prevented by knowing your
neighbors and feeling comfortable calling the police
department when you notice suspicious activity.
.- ugust 2014
www.ci.shorewoocl.mn.us
Run In and Recycle
Run In & Recycle TM is a shoe
recycling program which
began on America Recycles Day
in 2007 in partnership with REI.
This is the first ongoing retailer
shoe recycling program in the
country. REI acts as the retail
collection point. The shoes are
collected by the Adult Training and
Habilitation Center staff and are
sorted by ATHC clients for reuse
Recycling Weeks for
August 2014
All recycling must be curbside no later
than 7 a.m. on recycling day. Mainland
residents recycle August 13 and 27;
Island residents recycle August 14
and 28.
Report missed pick -ups ASAP to 952.941.5174.
and recycling.
Since 2007, the Run In &
Recycle TM program has collected
several tons of shoes for recycling
from the Bloomington and Maple
Grove REI stores. Shoes that are
unfit for reuse are recycled.
• REI -750 American Blvd
W, Bloomington, MN 55420;
Developing a Bee Lawn
ow your lawn at 3 -4 ",
longer grass will withstand
more drought and may allow
some legumes to begin to grow.
Consider mowing once a month,
or as needed to maintain the
appropriate appearance of a
longer lawn.
Don't mind a few weeds?
Flowering weeds such as clover
and creeping charlie provide great
bee food, but are not for every
lawn area.
Reduce or strictly limit the use
of herbicides and insecticides. You
can selectively kill any broadleaf
weeds that you do not want with
a spot treatment herbicide. Bees
and insecticides do not co- exist. It
is a trade off, so consider the risks
each time you are thinking of using
either an herbicide or insecticide.
Plant bee's favorite plants: These
plants are bee favorites, but are
also short and tolerate some
mowing and minimal foot traffic:
most any of the mints, especially
self -heal (Prunella vulgaris), bird's
foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus),
and thyme (Thymus spp.).
Squill (Scilla siberica) is an early
blooming small bulb that can be
naturalized in lawns, along with
crocus (Crocus spp.) that attract
bees early in the spring. Wait a
few weeks until the foliage from
952.884.4315;
• REI -11581 Fountains Dr, Maple
Grove, MN 55369; 763.493.7861
This program also serves as a
recycling option for shoes that are
returned to REI and are no longer
sellable. It is a great way for REI
to provide a value added service
to their customers.
these bulbs has yellowed before
mowing in the spring.
Fine fescues are the lowest
maintenance grasses: sheep
fescue (Festuca ovina), chewing's
fescue (Festuca rubra ssp. Fallax),
creeping red fescue (Festuca
rubra), and hard fescue (Festuca
brevipila) are all good low
maintenance grasses. These
grasses all tolerate low fertility
soils, are drought resistant and
tend to mound or fall over, providing
a cover for bees that nest in the
ground. Shady lawn seed mixes
are usually fine fescues.
U of MN Extension Service
Dishwashers, Lawn Mowers and Cow Manure
ishwashers, lawn mowers and
cow manure; what do these
three things have in common?
They are all directly, or indirectly,
sources of phosphorus.
Minnesotans love lakes. What
we don't love is green, smelly
lakes covered with thick layers of
oozing algae. When a lake has
an excess of phosphorus, some
species of algae begin to grow
out of control. The results can be
disastrous. No one likes to swim in
algae, boat motors become mired
in the goo, and certain species of
algae can be harmful to people
and animals.
The Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency recently found
that dishwasher detergent, grass
clippings and livestock manure are
common sources of phosphorus.
Household and commercial
dishwasher detergent contribute
about 3% of all the phosphorus
pollution to surface waters in
Minnesota. Look for phosphorus -
free detergent the next time you
are shopping. Food soils and
garbage disposal waste combined
contribute another 4% of the
phosphorus loading. You can help
by composting kitchen scraps
rather then sending them down
the garbage disposal.
To find out more about
phosphorus and its many sources
you can visit the Minnesota
Pollution Control website at
www. pca. state. mn. us /water/
phosphorus.html.
For information on composting,
go to the city web site, www.
ci.shorewood.mn.us under Go
Green.
Sprinkler
Restrictions
Residents and businesses in
Shorewood are restricted to
watering before 11 a.m. and after
4.30 p.m. seven days per week.
Children's toys, private wells
and hand watering are exempt.
Road Construction in August
i t y seal coat, road
reconstruction and mill and
overlay projects are expected
to begin approximately August
11 and run through the end
of August. All construction is
weather dependent. Roads will
be posted prior to construction,
and residents will be notified by
mail.
For a list of roads scheduled
for summer work in Shorewood,
please go to the city web site,
www. ci. shorewood. m n. us,
under Streets, or call the city,
952.960.7900, to inquire about a
particular street.
The Metropolitan Council
Environmental Services (MCES)
project to construct a second
sewer force main in Shorewood
and Greenwood east of Excelsior
is in full swing. If you have any
questions regarding the project
MCES please call Tom Buchal at
651.325.6369 or Quentin Knaak
M
at 651.325.5790. See the project
website, www.metrocouncil.org /
Wastewater -Water /Projects/
Se wer -Planning- Construction.
aspx #Excelsior, for complete
information and project updates.
-Walk-in sessions are held the
2nd and 4th Wednesday of each
month from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
-Location: MCES Construction
Field Office at 19285 Highway 7
(south side of Highway 7 at Vine
Hill Rd.).
How City Ordinances Affect Neighborhoods
e strive to maintain a
balance of neighborly
tolerance and personal freedom.
But sometimes the need arises to
have a discussion with neighbors
pertaining to behaviors and issues
that affectthe neighborhood. The
challenge is how we address
these problems and still keep
the peace. How do you decide if
this is an issue for city hall or the
police department?
Cities have ordinances to
provide a framework for
maintaining a safe and civil
environment for residents.
Shorewood Planning Commission
reviews our city ordinances on
a regular basis, holds public
hearings on proposed revisions,
and recommends ordinance
amendments to the City Council.
As part of this process, the
Planning Commission reviews
surrounding communities'
ordinances and solicits feedback
from the South Lake Minnetonka
Police Department to insure
that our city is comparable to its
neighbors.
The Planning Commission also
hears complaints from residents
and or entire neighborhoods
concerning issues currently
covered by ordinances, as well
as situations that may require
ordinance revision or may
need the attention of the police
department.
Ordinance enforcement is
generally complaint- driven,
meaning ordinances are not
enforced unless a resident
makes a complaint. When the
city receives a complaint about a
property, city staff will investigate
and, if an ordinance violation is
found, issue a warning to the
property owner with a reasonable
deadline for compliance. If the
property owner refuses to comply,
staff will send an ordinance
citation to the property owner.
Ordinance citations in
Shorewood are handled through
an administrative hearing process
in which the property owner is
entitled to appear before a neutral
hearing officer to address the
problem. The hearing officer has
the power to fine the property
owner. Any appeals from a
hearing officer's determination
are heard by the City Council.
Over the next few months,
the planning commission
will review some common
neighborhood issues covered
by city ordinances including
trash containers, curbside junk,
overgrown lawns, nonconforming
structures, fire pits, barking
dogs and abandoned cars. If
you have specific questions or
issues that you would like to see
addressed, please direct them to
the Planning Commission in care
of Shorewood City Hall.
View our city's Code of
Ordinances: www.ci.shorewood.
mn. us /pages /citycode%itycode.
Sue Davis, Planning Commissioner
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Camp
South Lake Safety Camp
Kids entering grades 3 -5 can regis-
ter now for the popular safety camp
held August 13 in Badger Park. The
" camp is an entire day of fun and
learning designed to keep kids safe.
Register online, www.ci.shorewood.
mn. us.
Summer at Crescent Beach
We live in a lake community, so Kayaking
of course lake activities are Monday, August 4
part of our summer fun! Register 10 am -noon, ages 10 -13
at www.ci.shorewood.mn.us under $15 per class
Parks. Learn the basics of kayaking and
Fun Free Fridays at Freeman
Geocaching *'}#
Friday, August 1,10 am -Noon - ?*
Age 10 -13; Registration required J
Three Rivers Park District is
hosting this activity. Learn the
basics of (GPS) Global Positioning ' �'
Technology then use the inter-net
to find local geocaches! Max 20 y
Movie in the Park: Frozen
Friday, Sept. 12, dusk
Badger Park
5745 Country Club Road
Grab your lawn chair, blanket, and snacks and join neighbors and friends
at Movie in the Park.
In Frozen (PG), fearless optimist Anna teams up with Kristoff in an epic
journey, encountering Everest -like conditions, and a hilarious snowman named
Olaf in a race to find Anna's sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the
kingdom in eternal winter. Adults and children alike love this movie!
Joey Nova's will sell pizza slices, and Southshore Senior Partners will sell
popcorn, so come hungry!
enjoy time on the waterwith Three
Rivers Park District instructors. All
equipment provided. Class runs
in case of rain, but rescheduled
in case of lightning. Min 6 /Max 10
Manor Park
Excelsior Library
Stories by the Pond
20630 Manor Rd; 10:30 am
Wed., Aug 13
Llama Storytime
Enjoy stories about llamas and
enjoy the llamas of Carlson's
Loveable Llamas.
Team and Back to School Parties in the Parks
ity of Shorewood has picnic
shelters of all sizes and
amenities available at Silverwood,
Manor, and Freeman Parks, as
well as the facilities at Southshore
Community Center. All facilities
can be reserved for your team or
backto school party fora minimum
fee. All Shorewood residents
receive discounted pricing on
rentals.
See the city web site for pictures
of each park shelter, pricing and a
listing of the amenities available,
www. ci. shorewood. mn. us.
Seethe Southshore Center web
site, www.southshorecenter.org,
for pictures of rooms, capacity, and
pricing.
Call the city to reserve
shelters, 952.960.7900, or
Southshore Center for that facility,
952.474.7635.
scutlislicre Center
Summer 2014 • SSCC:952.474.7635 • www.southshore- center.org
TED Talks: Fight Poverty by Handouts? Or Micro -
Loans?
Thursday, August 7, 11 am
A video replay of a TED lecture by Jessica Jackley, founder
of Kiva, a non - profit that enables third -world people to lift
themselves out of poverty by micro - loans, not handouts. Will
it work in the U.S.? Enjoy the 20 minute video and join the
discussion! Please RSVP if possible to 952.474.7635. (SAVE
THE DATE: September TED Talk is 11 am Sept. 11)
Happy Feet for 55+
Monday, August 18; $34 (every third Monday)
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.
Lifeline Screening
Saturday, August 2, 8:30 am -5 pm by appointment
Get any vascular screening for just $60, or all five screenings
for $149. To schedule a screening call 1.877.792.8480.
AAA Driving Class: Refresher Course
Thursday, August 14, 5:30 -9:30 pm or
Thursday, September 11, 9 am -1 pm
This course is for those who have taken the 8 -hr class
previously. Register by calling AAA at 1.888.234.1294, or go
to www.mnsafetycenter.org. Cost is $20 /discount if you bring
your AAA card.
Flu Clinic
Friday, September 19, 9:30 -10:30 am
By appointment. Bring your insurance card. Call the center to
reserve your spot, 952.474.7635.
Ongoing Events
Purchase 112 price bakery goods every Monday and
Tuesday. A11 proceeds benefit Southshore Senior
Partners.
Beading, Tuesdays, 1 pm
Woodcarvers, Tuesdays, 9:30 am
Quilting, Monday and Wednesday, 9 -11 am
Mahjong, Wednesdays, 1 pm
Bridge, Thursdays, 1 pm
Bingo, Fridays, 12:30 pm
Donations of old greeting cards and quilting fabrics and supplies
are always welcome at the center!
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.
Tai Chi
Mondays at 10 am
August 11- September 22, $48 per 6 week 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. Drop ins welcome.
Belly Dance
Wednesdays, through August 6, 12:30 -1:45 pm
Contact
Cost: $60 for 5 week session
All ages will love this fun class! Bring a yoga mat and water.
Dress casual, go barefoot orwear soft soled shoes. No prior
experience needed. Don't think you can't do it ... it's fun and
a great workout for all fitness levels. Register online at www.
southshore - center.org, or call the center at 952.474.7635.
Pickleball
Wednesdays, 9:30 -11 am at Badger Park Tennis Courts
If you enjoy tennis, racquetball or
badminton, you will love Pickleball!
Regular weekly games bring rackets
if you have them, otherwise we
have some to share. Register at
952.474.7635. FREE
Community Events
Lake Minnetonka City Limits
Saturday, August 23, 6 -10 pm
If you have some musical talent, we invite you to come out and spend
time performing for family and friends. If you do not consider yourself
a musician, come enjoy the great music of others! A great way to
spend a Saturday night. A$5 cover charge provides a great evening
of live local music and a slice of Joey Nova's pizza. This event is
held monthly atthe center. See highlights from previous shows and
get open mic details at www .lakeminnetonkacitylimits.org.
City of Shorewood
5755 Country Club Road
Shorewood, MN 55331
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The Planning Commission will hold public hearings at their meeting Tuesday, August 5, 2014, 7 pm, in the
city council chambers. No public hearings are on the agenda. A study session will take place.
City Collecting School Supplies for Resource West
We are looking to fill the Resource West collection barrel at Shorewood City Hall with donated new school supplies
and back packs. All donations go to students of Hopkins and Minnetonka School Districts. The collection barrel
is available through August 24. For more information, see the Resource West web site, www.resourcewest.org.
City Administrator: Bill Joynes; Newsletter Editor: Julie Moore
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