September 2014 Shore ReportShorewood is Bee - Friendly
Xthe July 28 meeting, Shorewood City Council
passed a resolution endorsing "Bee- Safe"
Policies and Procedures for the city. Although
the city has not used pesticides and fungicides
containing neonictinoids, a chemical thought to
harm bees and other pollinators, this resolution will
ensure that there is no future use of such products
in city parks. The resolution also encourages
providing education to our residents on bee and
pollinator safety, and other bee safe practices.
Shorewood is proud to be the first city in Minnesota
to take the initiative to pass a resolution and to
encourage its residents to do whatthey can to keep
properties in the city safe for pollinators. You may
email comments or questions to the city regarding
the bee -safe resolution to city hall @ci.shorewood.
mn.us, or call the city at 952.960.7900.
See the city web site for more information on
Shorewood's bee -safe city practices.
Humming For Bees
The local non - profit "Humming For Bees" has been
working very hard to educate communities on being
bee -safe. The bright yellow "bee safe yard" signs
are provided by the organization to those who
sign a bee -safe yard pledge. A small donation to
cover the cost of the sign is appreciated. For more
information, go to www.hummingforbees.com.
Voter Turnout and Primary Results
welve percent of registered Shorewood voters
voted in the August 12 Primary Election. Results
of the primary election are available on the city web
site, wwwci.shorewood.mn.us.
Absentee voting for the General election is
September 19- November 3. If you are not registered
to vote but plan to vote in the general election you
may pre- register by October 14. For information
on absentee voting or voter registration, see
the city web site under Elections, or call the city,
952.960.7900.
register to Vote and Candidates Info
Important Dates for General Election
Absentee voting
Friday, September 19- Monday, November 3
Pre - registration deadline
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
City Hall open for absentee voting 10 am -3 pm
Saturday, November 1, 2014
Monday, November 3, 2014
City Hall open until 5 pm for absentee voting
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Polls Open 7 am -8 pm
The General Election is November 4, and Shorewood
has the Mayor and two council positions open. There
are also many other offices on the November 4
ballot. Watch the city web site for links to sample
ballots for our pricinct. Go to wwwci. shore wood.
mn.us and click on Elections for all election
information.
Pre - Register to Vote
To make voting run smoothly, it helps if you pre -
register to vote. You may register online, www.
mnvotes.org, by Tuesday, October 14, or stop by city
hall. Registration on election day is also available.
September 2014
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us
Recycling Weeks for
September 2014
All recycling must be curbside no
later than 7 a.m. on recycling day.
Mainland residents recycle September
10 and 24, Island residents recycle
00, WWR September 11 and 25.
Recycling is unaffected Labor Day.
Report missed pick -ups ASAP to 952.941.5174.
Fall Household Hazardous Waste Event
Hennepin County will host the
annual Household Hazardous
Waste Collection Event at
Shorewood Public Works October
2, 3 and 4, 9 am -4 pm daily.
, Electronics
No electronics will be collected
at this event. Thanks to many
product stewardship practices,
where companies who sell the
items take them back, residents
are easily able to dispose of man
yelectronics at Best Buy, Staples,
and Office Depot locations. For
items accepted and for more
information, go to http: / /to.ly/
CkSa, or contact the city at
952.960.7900.
Some manufacturers also
accept their products for
recycling. Apple Computer will
take computers and (pods back.
If the computer is usable you
get a giftcard, and ipod recycling
Citizen Police
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is a free program that meet
one night a week for ten wee
beginning September 4. Th
academy is offered in the fal
7 -9:30 pm and is designed to giv
citizens a working knowledge
the operations and responsibiliti
of the South Lake Minnetonka
Police Department. Some of the
topics covered are:
-Police Department History
-Courts and Prosecution
-Traffic and DUI Enforcement
-Patrol Operations
-Investigations
-Drug Enforcement
-Police K -9 Demonstration
-Use of Force
-Firearms
-Police and Fire Dispatch
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Academy Registration
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Academy Activities
As a participant of the citizens
academy, you will learn about the
police department in a classroom
setting as well as have hands on
experiences.
The classroom sessions
include discussions and case
studies presented by South Lake
Minnetonka officers, Hennepin
County Crime Laboratory
technicians, a city prosecutor,
Excelsior Fire District firefighters,
Open
ug Task Force agents, and a
ice K -9 officer. The hands on
ivities include:
-Ch
the speeds of cars with
ASER
acticing traffic stops on your
ow classmates in a squad car
hooting official police firearms
in the department's indoor range
-Field trip to the Hennepin County
Dispatch Facility in Golden Valley
To be eligible to participate you
must be at least 18 years old and
you must either live or work within
the South Lake Minnetonka Police
Department's jurisdiction.
Applications are available at
SLMPD, or call If this sounds like
something you would be interested
in please contact Sergeant Mark
Geyer at 952 - 474 -3261.
Take Control of Your
Investments
Southshore Center will feature
Investment Education over the next
two months. See the Southshore
Center page for free class
information and be in charge of your
investments!
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Enjoy a Free Family Movie in Badger Park
Friday, Sept 12; dusk I r "I ±" 4
Disney's Frozen (PG)
Grab your lawn chair, blanket, and snacks and join
neighbors and friends at Movie in the Park.
After the kingdom of Arendelle is cast into eternal winter
by the powerful Snow Queen Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel),
her sprightly sisterAnna (Kristen Bell) teams up with a rough-
hewn mountaineer named Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) and his
trusty reindeer Sven to break the icy spell. Chris Buck and
Jennifer Lee co- directed this Walt Disney Animation Studios
production based on Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fairy
tale The Snow Queen.
Joey Nova's will sell pizza slices, and Southshore Senior
Partners will sell popcorn, so come hungry!
If you would like to use Movie in the Park to celebrate a
special event please contact the city at tgrout @ci. shorewood.
mn.us, or call 952.960.7900 to make arrangements to save
a block of space in the park for your group!
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Apple Day Saturday, September 20
elebrate fall and our beloved
apples at the 2014 Apple Day!
The day full of vendors, food, music
and fun starts with a 5K run, and
includes an apple pie baking contest,
an apple pie eating contest, a wooden
boat display and lots of fun for all ages!
For a complete schedule of
events throughout the day, see the
chamber web site, www.excelsior-
lakeminnetonkachamber.com.
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Southshore Center
Qrnnramc for all ages:
TED Talks
Thursday, September 4 at 11 am
PREPARING FOR OUR NEW CLIMATE
A video replay of a TED lecture by Vicki Arroyo, who
says, it's time to prepare our homes and cities for our
changing climate, with its increased risk of flooding
and drought. She illustrates this inspiring talkwith bold
projects from cities all overthe world — local examples
of thinking ahead. Next session October 9.
Computer Workshop
Wed Sept 10 and Wed Sept 24, 9:30 -11 am
We will be holding two computer workshops to answer
all your techie questions. Rebecca Hanrahan will be
on hand to help us get the most out of our devices.
You will be able to create a binder with information, so
no forgetting what you learn. Bring your laptop, IPad
or IPone. This class is free for all Southshore Senior
Partner members, and $2 per session for those who
are not members. You can sign up for one or both of
these sessions Register at 952.474.7635.
Senator Dave Osmek
Monday, September 15, 3 pm
Senator Dave Osmekwill be atthe Southshore Center
to talk about this past session and the upcoming
sessions. Call the center to
RSVP by September 8.
Atmospheric
Cityscape
Watercolor
Workshop
September 16, 17 and 18;
9am -4 pm
Georgia Kandiko -
Instruction, exercises, and painting time will be
included in this three day workshop. The class will
focus on creating luminous washes, saving the white
of the paper, and capturing the people in action. Cost:
$200; to register on line go to www.southshore- center.
org or call 952.474.7635 or register with Georgia on
line at gkandiko @gmail.com or call 952.445.3406. A
one hour lunch break will be included.
was like during the good old days, reminiscing with
the audience about the days of the soda fountains,
drive -ins and dances, then transition to the story of the
experience that affected him most in life. The loss of
his niece, Angel. As a tribute to the young woman , he
wrote a book that has now sold more than 500 copies.
Call the center to RSVP by October 15th
Savvy Social Security Planning for
Women Educational Workshop with
First Investors
Wednesday, October 29, 5:30 -7 pm
A workshop to learn what women need to know to
maximize their retirement income /social security
benefits. Call the center to RSVP by October 22
Bellydancing
September 24- October 22, 1:00 -2:30, $65
All ages welcome! Questions contact instructor Susan
Belisle -Cukla 952.446.9835
Zumba
Begins Wednesday, September 10, 6:30 pm
Cost: $49 for 7 weeks; $10 for walk -ins
All ages and fitness abilities will love this Latin -dance
inspired exercise class. This is a great girlfriend or
mother daughter opportunity! Call 952.474.7635 to
register.
Savvy Social Security Planning
Educational Workshop with
First Investors
Wednesday, September 17 from 5:30 -7 pm
A new generation is getting ready to collect Social
Security. Find out what you need to know to make
the most of your retirement benefits. Call the center
to RSVP by September 10.
Author Wynn Johnson
An Angel is Born: A Family's Story
Tuesday, October 21, 10:30 am
An Angel is Born is Wynn Johnson's memoir about life
in his hometown of Weeksbury, Kentucky, during the
1950's. Author Wynn Johnson will talk about what life
Programs for ages 55 +:
Life Line Screening
Friday, October 31, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Get any vascular screening for just $60 or all
five screenings for $149. Call 1.877.792.8480
to schedule an appointment.
Bridge Weekly at the Center
Interested in playing bridge? Players meet every
Thursday at 1 pm at the center. For more information,
call Southshore at 952.474.7635
Flu Clinic
Friday, September 19, 9:30 -10:30 am
Contact the center to set up an appointment for your
flu shot. Insurace cards accepted.
Tai Chi
Mondays at 10 am through September 22
Cost $10 per drop in; $48 for 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.
AAA Driver Improvement Program
4 hour Refresher Course
Thursday, September 11, 9 am -1 pm
Monday, November 10, 1-5 pm
Driving is a function of ability, not age. However, driving
ability is affected by natural changes to our bodies over
time. AAA is dedicated to keeping seniors driving as
long and as safely possible. Reserve you space by
calling 1.888.234.1294; Cost $20 /discount for AAA
members.
Southshore Community Center
ID11c-toberfest
5:30 -8:30 prn is October 3
Come to Southshore Center
for a FREE family
Oktoberfest celebration!
Traditional VA
German fare
provided by SSCC's
in -house Chef Connie
Blanchard. Dress in your
lederhosen best and join
us for some fun polka
and German music!
5735 Country Club Road, Shorewood, MN
952.474.7635 • www.southshore- center.org
City of Shorewood
5755 Country Club Road
Shorewood, MN 55331
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Planning Commissior clearings
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings at their meeting Tuesday, September 2, 2014, 7 pm in
the city council chambers. On the agenda:
1. 7:00 PM Public hearing for a conditional use permit to have over 1200 sq. ft. of accessory space (garage
addition) at 5620 Covington Road.
2. A minor subdivision to split the property at 5915 Minnetonka Drive into two lots.
3. A lot line rearrangement between two properties at 5990 and 6000 Strawberry Lane.
City Administrator: Bill Joynes; Newsletter Editor: Julie Moore
City Wants
Your Input!
The Shorewood Park
Commission recently
completed its annual tour
of the Shorewood Park
System. For the second
year in a row, questions
arose about the future use
of the South Shore Skate
Park, located at the end of
St. Albans Bay Road, east
of Excelsior Boulevard.
Before investing
in the maintenance or
replacement of skate park
facilities, the Commission
is interested in knowing
about its use and value to
the community as a skate
park. The Commission
has already recommended
that the community
gardens located in the
park be expanded to
accommodate resident
demand.
Another suggestion for
the park, if it does not
continue to be a skatepark,
is fencing it off for use as
a neighborhood dog park.
Before making any
future plans for the park,
the Park Commission is
interested in hearing from
residents regarding the
current and future use of
the park. We ask that you
answer this short survey,
either in print, or online
via the city web site, www.
ci.shorewood.mn.us.
Comments may also be
emailed to planning@
ci.shorewood.mn.us.
To mail in the printed
survey send to:
City of Shorewood
Attn: Planning Survey
5755 Country Club Rd
Shorewood, MN 55331
If you have questions
about the survey, please
contact planning at
952.960.7909.
Survey questions are due
September 8 at 4:30 pm.
Results will be posted on
the web site and in the
October Shore Report.
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