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Citv Council Approves 2014 Qudaet
n December 3, the Shorewood City Council
approved the 2014 general fund budget
and tax levy. The operations of the city are being
funded with a 2% increase in the city property tax
levy. The increased taxes total $95,266 and are
spread over almost 3,000 properties. This is the
first increase in the property tax levy in five years.
The council and staff worked hard to hold the line
on property taxes, while providing the same level
of front -line services.
The City of Shorewood gets approximately
23% of each property tax dollar. The remaining
77% goes to Hennepin County, the Minnetonka
or Westonka school districts, and taxing districts
such as the Met Council, Metro Mosquito Control
District, Minnehaha Creek or Riley Purgatory Bluff
Creek watershed districts, and others.
recreation, road maintenance, snow plowing,
election administration, newsletter and website
publications, ball field maintenance, and other
services.
Although most homeowners should see only a
modest increase in their property tax due to city
budget decisions, individual property taxes may
have changed due to home valuation differences
and increased tax levies from other jurisdictions.
Home values are based on the estimated taxable
value on January 2, 2013 as determined by the
Hennepin County Assessor.
The 2014 budget and tax levy are available
on the city web site, wwwci.shorewood.mn.us.
Questions about the budget, tax levy, or individual
property changes may be directed to Bruce
DeJong, Finance Director, at 952 - 960 -7903 or
The city portion of your tax dollar is used bdeiong @ci.shorewood.mn.us
to provide police and fire service, parks and
Get Involveca
is easy to ignore how things get done in the
city: your street gets plowed, your toilet flushes
and everything goes away, your park is mowed
and your potholes get filled. Now you can be a
part of the system by joining one of Shorewood's
commissions or representing the city on a board.
Planning Commissior
There are currently two three -year openings avail-
able on the Planning Commission. The Planning
Commission serves as an advisory commission
to the City Council on planning and development
issues. The Planning Commission meets first
Tuesday of the month at 7 pm. A tentative sec-
ond meeting is scheduled for the third Tuesday
as needed.
Park Commission
There are currently two three -year positions
open on the city park commission. The Park
Commission serves as an advisory commission
City Government
to the City Council on park and park programming
issues. The Park Commission meets at 7 p.m. on
the second Tuesday of the month.
3oard Appointments
The City Council appoints representatives to
several boards each year. Currently, Shorewood
is seeking representatives to serve on the Lake
Minnetonka Communication Commission board,
the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District and
the Minnetonka Community Education board.
Representatives would serve one to two year
terms and would attend board meetings.
Representatives report back to the City Council
as needed.
To apply for any of these volunteer positions,
please send a letter of interest to the city. You
may attach a resume if available, but it is not
required. For more information contact city hall
by email, or call 952.960.7900.
January 2014
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Citv Council Approves 2014 Qudaet
n December 3, the Shorewood City Council
approved the 2014 general fund budget
and tax levy. The operations of the city are being
funded with a 2% increase in the city property tax
levy. The increased taxes total $95,266 and are
spread over almost 3,000 properties. This is the
first increase in the property tax levy in five years.
The council and staff worked hard to hold the line
on property taxes, while providing the same level
of front -line services.
The City of Shorewood gets approximately
23% of each property tax dollar. The remaining
77% goes to Hennepin County, the Minnetonka
or Westonka school districts, and taxing districts
such as the Met Council, Metro Mosquito Control
District, Minnehaha Creek or Riley Purgatory Bluff
Creek watershed districts, and others.
recreation, road maintenance, snow plowing,
election administration, newsletter and website
publications, ball field maintenance, and other
services.
Although most homeowners should see only a
modest increase in their property tax due to city
budget decisions, individual property taxes may
have changed due to home valuation differences
and increased tax levies from other jurisdictions.
Home values are based on the estimated taxable
value on January 2, 2013 as determined by the
Hennepin County Assessor.
The 2014 budget and tax levy are available
on the city web site, wwwci.shorewood.mn.us.
Questions about the budget, tax levy, or individual
property changes may be directed to Bruce
DeJong, Finance Director, at 952 - 960 -7903 or
The city portion of your tax dollar is used bdeiong @ci.shorewood.mn.us
to provide police and fire service, parks and
Get Involveca
is easy to ignore how things get done in the
city: your street gets plowed, your toilet flushes
and everything goes away, your park is mowed
and your potholes get filled. Now you can be a
part of the system by joining one of Shorewood's
commissions or representing the city on a board.
Planning Commissior
There are currently two three -year openings avail-
able on the Planning Commission. The Planning
Commission serves as an advisory commission
to the City Council on planning and development
issues. The Planning Commission meets first
Tuesday of the month at 7 pm. A tentative sec-
ond meeting is scheduled for the third Tuesday
as needed.
Park Commission
There are currently two three -year positions
open on the city park commission. The Park
Commission serves as an advisory commission
City Government
to the City Council on park and park programming
issues. The Park Commission meets at 7 p.m. on
the second Tuesday of the month.
3oard Appointments
The City Council appoints representatives to
several boards each year. Currently, Shorewood
is seeking representatives to serve on the Lake
Minnetonka Communication Commission board,
the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District and
the Minnetonka Community Education board.
Representatives would serve one to two year
terms and would attend board meetings.
Representatives report back to the City Council
as needed.
To apply for any of these volunteer positions,
please send a letter of interest to the city. You
may attach a resume if available, but it is not
required. For more information contact city hall
by email, or call 952.960.7900.
January 2014
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All recycling must be curbside no
later than 7 a.m. on recycling day.
Mainland residents recycle January
2, 15 and 29; Island residents
recycle January 3, 16, and 30.
There is a one day delay due to New Years Day.
Reduce Waste in the New Year: Organics
For the past two years, the City
of Shorewood has worked
with two of the city's licensed
garbage haulers on organics
collection. Residents have the
opportunity to subscribe to an
organics collection service for a
fee of $6 per month even if you
are not agarbage customer of the
service provider. As of 2014, the
service will be offered by these
haulers as part of their garbage
program.
The pilot program has moved
slowly. Many residents do not
feel they have the space for
another container, or do not
want the added cost. There is
also the education component of
learning what they can put in the
organics collection container that
discourages some from signing
up.
Residents who have participated
in the program have
generally found that it
made a huge difference
in their waste stream.
Many have reduced
their garbage container
to the smaller 30 gallon
size, and are finding
that most weeks even
that is only half filled.
Several participants
in the program combine
the service with the
use of backyard
composting that they
were already doing in
the summer months. The curbside
service allows many items to be
composted which should not
be put in the backyard compost
system including meat, bones,
dairy, bread, egg cartons, frozen
food boxes, and pizza boxes.
T w n h A ii I P r C
Christmas Light Recycling
As you test holiday lights this
season, there is a resource
to recycle non - working lights or
unwanted lights. The Recycling
Association of Minnesota has
partnered with an organization to
collect the wire from non - working
lights and extension cords.
Residents may
drop off extension
cords and strings
of non - working or
unwanted units at
Shorewood City
Hall during regular
currently offer organics collection
in Shorewood: Organics Disposal
and Vintage Waste. Phone
numbers are available in the left
column of this page. Contact the
haulers for more information on
their organics program.
business
hours. Lights are also
accepted at the Carver County
Environmental Services drop -
off, one block east of Highway
41, 116 Peavey Circle, Chaska.
Check the Carver County web
0ite for hours, www.co.carver.
mn.us/ec, or call 952.361.1835.
Council to Discuss Some Rate Increases
In January, the City Council will
consider an increase to sewer
and stormwater utility rates. Rates
for sewer have not been increased
for over 10 years and stormwater
was increased 7 years ago. Rate
increases are necessary to ensure
the city is able to fund future
operations, upgrade systems,
make equipment improvements
and maintenance, and for the
increase in cost for storm water
pond maintenance.
The meeting will be held as
part of Shorewood City Council's
work session Monday, January
13, 6 p.m. and the regular meeting
held at 7 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers.
Questions regarding the utility
rates should be directed to
Bruce DeJong, Finance Director,
952.960.7903.
Arctic Fever Winter Fest
The cities of Shorewood, Excelsior,
and Tonka Bay are ready for a fun
Arctic Fever event January 17 -19!
Don't miss snow sculpting Friday,
January 17! See the insert in this
newsletter or www arcticfever.net.
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t s time to sharpen those skate
blades and get ready to get on
the rinks and burn that bottled up
winter energy! Warming houses
are available at Cathcart, Badger
and Manor Parks
Let It Snow!
Arinnt n Fire Hvrlranf
Be a good neighbor and help
keep the fire hydrant in your
neighborhood clear of snow. By
keeping a four -foot clear space
around the fire hydrant, fire
fighters will have easy access
to your neighborhood hydrant
in case of a fire. The time saved
could be just the time needed to
save a home or a life.
Snow Plows and
Garbage Day
T he evening before garbage
day is typically when residents
place garbage and recycling
curbside. When there is a snow
Warming House
Schedule
(generally mid -Dec to mid -Feb)
Monday- Friday
3:30 pm — 9 pm
Saturday
11 am — 9 pm
Sunday
Noon — 9 pm
Holidays
10am -9pm
Closing times may vary slightly if
rink is not in use or an attendant
is not available. Warming houses
fall that evening, it is a good idea
to wait until morning, if possible,
to putout your bins. This prevents
the snow being plowed from
streets from knocking over or
burying your bins!
Clearing Your
Driveway of Snow
Wen shoveling or blowing
from your driveway,
please do not blow snow into
the street. This is especially
crucial when snow plows have
already cleared the street. The
resulting pile of snow will likely
not be cleared and will turn to
ice, remaining a hazard to drivers
until the next snow requiring a
Lunch for Residents 55+
Don't stay home for lunch!
Meet with fellow south lake
area residents each Tuesday and
Thursday at 11:45 am for lunch at
Southshore Center.
Lunch menus are available
on the center website, www.
southshore - center.org. Costs can
be as low as $4.45 per meal with
the purchase of a 9 meal punch
card for $40. A daily purchase
price is $5 for Southshore Senior
Partner members and $7 for
others.
All meals include the main dish,
sides, dessert and beverage. To
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will be posted when closed.
Curfew Reminder
Hennepin County curfew will be
enforced by age:
Under 12
9 pm weekdays; 10 pm Fri /Sat
12 to 14
10 pm weekdays; 11 pm Fri /Sat
15 to 17
11 pm weekdays; 12 am Fri /Sat
Phones are not available
at the rinks, so please have
arrangements for pick -up made
before arriving to skate.
plow. If you have a plow clearing
your driveway, make sure that
the snow is pushed completely
across the street, keeping the
main road clear.
Keep Cars Off the
Road
During and after a snowfall,
please be aware that cars
parked in the roadway can be a
hazard to snow plow drivers and
may result in your road not being
plowed. It also prevents plows
from removing snow curb to curb
and makes for messy streets
all winter. Whenever possible,
remove cars from the roadway
during a snow storm.
try the program, simply RSVP to
952.474.7635 by noon the day
prior to the lunch. Optional cards/
games and bingo are offered after
lunch on many days. See the
Southshore Center insert in this
newsletter for details.
Shore Report January 2014
Thank you for
the Donations
Many residents
contributed winter
clothing, toys and
food to the collection
at city hall over the
holidays. Thank you for
all you gave this year!
All food was donated
to ICA Foodshelf; toys
and winter clothing
were donated to
ResourceWest. All
donations will benefit
residents in need in the
west metro area.
scutlislicre Ccmmunit:v Center
Winter 2013 -14 • SSCC:952.474.7635 • www.southshore- center.org
Wok Aholics
Teaching people how to wok one step at a time!
January 11, Chow Mein
February 8, Lo Mein
Session 1: 10 am -noon
Session 2: 1 pm -3 pm
$59 per session
Wok Aholics was established for people who love Chinese
food and want to learn how to wok at home with fresh and
healthy ingredients. Secret recipes from former restaurant
owners David and Kristina Kwan of Ming Wok of Excelsior will
be shared. Learn the basics of preparing meat and vegetables,
techniques of the trade, and useful tips to cook gourmet
Chinese meals at home; http:/ /wok - aholics.squarespace.com.
To register or find out more information, contact Kristina at
612.987.0101 or email wokaholicsllc @gmail.com.
AAA Driving Class
Refresher Course
January 15, 9 am -1 pm
February 20,1-5 pm
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.
Life Line Screening
Thursday, January 16, 8:30 am -5:30 pm by
appointment
These painless ultrasound screenings can help
you avoid a stroke! Did you know 80% of strokes
can be prevented? Learn to identify this life '
threatening condition. Register by calling 1 -877-
792 -8479.
Pre - Valentines Couples Cooking Class
Thursday, January 30; $35 per person
This popular class is a great way to celebrate your r
love - -of each other and food! Watch the web site
for a complete menu and class details. Go to www.southshore-
center.org, or call the center at 952.474.7635.
Minimum 10, Maximum 16
AARP Tax -Aide
Tax preparation services are available to seniors and low -
income individuals on Mondays, February 10 -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.
Movie Afternoon
Grumpy Old Men (PG -13)
Tuesday, January 28,12:45 pm
Ourfirst movie afternoon was a hit -- nowjoin us for a follow -up
event with a free showing of Grumpy Old Men! What a great
way to celebrate a cold January day! Enjoy free movie treats
and the chance to win the DVD following the movie. Plan to
attend lunch at the center before the movie. RSVP for lunch by
noon on Monday, January 27. No cost for the movie; optional
lunch is $5 for SSSP members /$7 others.
TED Talks
Thursday, February 13, 11 am (no January session)
WHY PRIVACY MATTERS
Avideo replay of a TED Talk by Alessandro Acquisti, a professor
of Information Technology at Carnegie Mellon University, who
says we cherish privacy, but freely disclose our personal
information online; and we better watch out. Facial recognition
software can connect an anonymous human face in a crowd to
an online name -- and then to a Facebook account -- in about
3 seconds. If you are not scared enough, he shows how easy
it can be to find a U.S. citizen's Social Security number using
basic pattern matching on public data. To stay for lunch, call
ahead. For information call the Center at 952 - 474 -7635.
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 h
Bridge, Thursdays, 1 pm 4 ;
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Bingo, Fridays, 1 pm
GET FIT!
Fitness Classes i
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.
Cardio Kick Boxing
Tuesdays 6:30 pm
$12 1drop -in; $10 1pre -reg
Sculpt your body while you have a great time. Beginners and
advanced welcome.
ZUMBA
Monday and Thursdays 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 at
952.474.7635.
Senior Tai Chi
Begins Monday, January 6- February 10, 10 am,
$48 for session; drop -ins welcome.
Instructor Ron Erdman -Luntz has been teaching seniors Tai
Chi for over 25 years. Studies show that Tai Chi enhances the
quality of life for seniors by improving balance, gracing you with
greater ease of movement and range of motion and reducing
stress. Register by calling the center at 952.474.7635.
Mrs. M: Creating Leaders & Connecting Kids
with Nature, Science, Art & Animals
To register or for more information call 952 - 457 -7171 or email
MrsM@,MrsMsCampsAndEvents.org
School Days Out
9:30 am -3:30 pm
Theme of the day, possibly a guest animal visit (weather permitting) field trip (weather permitting, lunch &
snacks! Time: 9:30 -3:30 Extra hours are available, ask Mrs. M.
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'Ian an Event for Friends and Neighbors!
)nce the winter chill hits, Minnesotans do not see each other much
intil the spring thaw. Change that by throwing a party! A cocktail
party, private cooking class, soup event - -use your imagination.
There is no reason to clean the house; reserve the community
center instead. Rooms are available for all sizes. Catering and
kitchen available. For complete rental information and to arrange
a tour, please contact the center at 952.474.7635.
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Freeman Park, 6000 Eureka Rd
Wagon Rides 10 am-3 pm
Bonfire 10 am-3 pm
Snowshoeing
Geocaching
Sledding
IIce Skating
Dog Sled Rides
11 am -1 pm
11 am -1 pm
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Tonka Bay
Manitou Park, 54 f8 Manitou -Rd
10 am-3 pm Owl Show 1:30 -2:30 pm
Kick Sledding 3.4
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10 am- 2 pm Bonfire 1 -4 pm
S'mores and cocoa 1-4 pm
Human bowling
Ice Skating
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Excelsior
Commons and downtown
Magic Show* 10:30 am
Wagon Rides 11 am -3 pm
Fat Bike Race 2 pm
Cabin Fever Party at
Excelsior Brewing 5 -10 pm
Bonfire /Ice Skating 11 am -4 pm
S;nowshoeing 11 -3 pm
Brain Balance ** 12 -3 pm
Lego snowboard racing, crafts
and refreshments. Lego
prize for kids!
Kiteboarding demo 11 am- 4 pm
Coloring Contest see website
2:30 -4 pm * Excelsior Library, 343 3rd St
1 -4 pm ** 386 Oak St, Excelsior �A
Sunday, January 19
�fw Arctic Fever Princess Tea
Bayview Events Center, 687 Excelsior Blvd, Excelsior
12:30 -2:30 pm; $20 adults /$15 kids under a e 12
Register online at www.arcticfever.net, or call
Shorewood City Hall, 952.960.7900.
Watch for updates and more information at www.arcticfever.net!
Additional copies of this form are available at Shorewood City Hall or online at www.aretiefever.net.
Arctic Fever 5now Sculpture
Rogistration Forth
Public Works will fill the cube with snow in locations at Badger Park (5745 Country Club Road).
Teams can begin their sculpture the weekend of January 11th and work all week. There is no driving
allowed on the field. Lights will be on in the field at night until 10 p.m. so that teams can work on their
sculpture. Sculptures are to be completed by 5:30 p.m., Friday, January 171h
Attendees will vote and prizes will be awarded Friday evening, January 17th at the Southshore
Community Center, 5735 Country Club Rd.
Yes! ! woiAW Wv_e to register for a s"w cube.
Name of Team:
Contact Person:
Address:
City, State, ZIP Code:
Phone Number:
E -mail Address:
Please check which size snow cube you would like:
❑We would like the small 4' x 6' snow cube
❑We would like the tall 6' x 4' snow cube
I AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS THE ARCTIC FEVER COMMITTEE, THE CITY OF
SHOREWOOD, INCLUDING STAFF AND PUBLIC WORKS, COMMISSIONS AND CITY
COUNCIL, FOR ANYLIAIBILITY, DAMAGE, INJURY, VANDALISM, LOSS OR CLAIM THAT
OCCURS IN CONNECTION WITH SNOW SCULPTURE EVENT LOCATED AT BADGER PARK
5745 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD.
Signature
Date
Please forward completed form to:
City of Shorewood, c% Twila Grout, 5755 Country Club Road, Shorewood, MN 55331
Or Fax to 952- 474 -0128, or email to tgrout@ci.shorewood.mn.us
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Tickets are $20 adults /$15 for children under age 12
Ticket price includes food and beverage, gift, and child's ticket is
entered in a drawing for an American Girl doll and accessories.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 6, 2014
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Register online at www arcticfever.net, or submit registration by mail or in- person to
City of Shorewood, 5755 Country Club Road, Shorewood, MN 55331; 952.960.7900
Adult Name
Child Name
Child Name
Child Name
Address
Telephone_
No refunds or cancellations after January 6.
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