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League of Women Voters Mayors' Forum
This event is a panel discussion and gives
residents an opportunity to meet the mayors, and
to discuss significant issues in our communities.
The Forum will proceed as follows:
1. Forum will have a moderator
2. Each mayor will have five minutes to present a
short update pertinent to their city
3. Q &A: Members of the audience will submit
written questions for mayor(s) to answer.
4. Questions will be screened and /or consolidated
by topic
5. Forum will be recorded by the Lake Minnetonka
Communications Commission (LMCC) for
playback on cable and online at www.lmcc -tv.
org.
Join community members, League of Women
Voters — South Tonka and the Excelsior -Lake
Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce on Thursday,
January 24, 7 p.m. for the "Mayors' Forum ". The
event is at Shorewood Communty & Event Center,
5735 Country Club Road. This year the following
will participate in this event:
• Mayor Paul A. Skrede, Deephaven
• Mayor Elect Todd Carlson, Excelsior
• Councilman Tom Fletcher, Greenwood (standing
in for Mayor Deb Kind)
• Mayor Lisa Whalen, Minnetrista
• Mayor Scott Zerby, Shorewood
• Mayor Gerry DeLaVega, Tonka Bay
• Mayor Jim Doak, Woodland
League of Women Voters South Tonka
www.lwvsouthtonka.org/
Citv Council Approves 2019 Budge'
On December 3, 2018, a truth in taxation
meeting was held at which the public was
invited to discuss the city's proposed 2019 General
Fund budget and 2019 property tax levy. At the
regular council meeting on December 10, 2018, the
city council adopted the final 2019 General Fund
budget and the 2019 property tax levy.
A Shorewood property owner's property tax bill
includes taxes for the city, county, school district,
and other miscellaneous taxing authorities. The
city portion of the tax bill is approximately 28 %.
The city's 2019 adopted property tax levy of
$5,530,322 is 3.0% higherthan the 2018 total levy of
$5,369,245. The city's payable 2019 tax rate is
projected to decrease by 0.3% from 28.635% in
2018 to 28.537% in 2019. In other words, property
owners with no change in market values from
payable 2018 to payable 2019 should experience
an approximate 0.3% decrease in the city portion
of their overall property tax bill. In the event of a
market value decrease or increase from payable
2018 to payable 2019, city property taxes would
change proportionately.
Services provided by the General Fund consist of
public safety (including police and fire), publicworks
(including roads and snow plowing), parks and
recreation, and general government activities.
Additionally, transfers out of the General Fund are
scheduled to assist in funding for the Shorewood
Community & Event Center, and for various capital
outlays, including parks, street improvements,
and large equipment. Overall 2019 General Fund
expenditures and transfers out are budgeted at
$6,319,948, or a 1.4% increase from the 2018
General Fund budget. Included is an increase to
operating expenditures of $63,906, or 1.3 %. Total
transfers out are budgeted to increase by $22,410,
or 1.9 %. This includes a $5,000 increase for capital
equipment, and a $25,000 increase for streets.
General Fund 2019 revenues and transfers in
are budgeted at $6,273,532, or a 3.5% increase
over the 2018 budget. Of the $213,997 increase
in revenues and transfers in, $161,077 is to be
generated from the property tax levy.
The 2019 budget is available on the city website,
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us, under Finance. Please
call the city with any questions.
Holiday light recyclina
id this holiday season leave
you with a few unwanted or
nonworking holiday lights? Do not
toss them in the garbage — recycle
them! The City of Shorewood
collects holiday lights for recycling.
Unwanted extension cords are
also accepted. Simply bring your
Recycling Weeks for
January 2019
All recycling must be curbside no later
than 7 a.m. on recycling day. Mainland
residents recycle January 9 and 23;
Islands recycle January 10 and 24.
Report misses: City hall, 952.960.7900
by noon the following day
unwanted lights and cords to city
hall during regular business hours,
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. -
4:30 p.m. The bin is located in the
front entry.
There is also a battery collection
bin for household batteries at city
hall.
Solid waste phone survey for residents
In 2018 the city council took the
next step in investigating the
solid waste collection system
by approving a proposal for a
scientific survey to be conducted
by the Morris
and Leatherman
company. Calls
will be made to
400 households in
Shorewood. These
calls will include a
list of 20 questions
about trash collection.
Representatives
from Morris and
Leatherman will develop questions
that are neutral and not designed
to elicit a specific response.
The survey is scheduled for
January or February. If you are
called, the city encourages your
participation in the survey as
all the people to be called are
going to be selected on a specific
basis to ensure the sample is
representative of the city as
a whole. Caller ID will show a
'651' number from Morris and
Leatherman.
Updates about the investigation
of the solid waste collection system
are posted at the city's website
under Environment/Trash Hauling.
If you have questions, please
contact city hall, 952.960.7900.
Sand /Salt Barrels Availame for Winter
o help keep your driveway
and walkway safe, residents
of Shorewood can purchase a
50- gallon barrel filled with a sand
and salt mixture. The cost is $40
for the initial barrel and $30 for
refills. Request and pay online
(under Services /Winter services)
or send a check payable to City
of Shorewood, along with your
request (including name, address
and phone number) to: City of
Shorewood, 5755 Country Club
Rd, Shorewood, 55331. The
Public Works Department will
contact you to schedule a delivery
time.
Keep Waterways on a '_ow Salt Diet
MPCA recommends a low -salt
diet for Minnesota waters.
Doctors tell us to stick to a low -
salt diet. Our lakes and streams
should follow the same advice.
When winter comes and snow and
ice build up on Minnesota roads,
parking lots, and sidewalks, one of
the most common reactions is to
apply salt, which contains chloride,
a water pollutant.
Salt pollutes. When snow and ice
melts, the salt goes with it, washing
into our lakes, streams, wetlands,
and groundwater. It takes only
one teaspoon of road salt to
permanently pollute 5 gallons of
water. Once in the water, there is
no way to remove the chloride, and
at high concentrations, chloride
can harm fish and plant life. Less
is more when it comes to applying
road salt.
Arctic fever
Winter cannot keep a good
Minnesotan in! Checkout all
of the Arctic Fever Winterfest
activities on the insert in this
newsletter. Everyone should
experience the fun that a great
winter offers.
Planning and
Residents encouraged
park commission openings
Iis 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 pot-
holes get filled. Now you can be
a part of the system by joining
one of Shorewood's commis-
sions or representing the city on
a board.
Planning Commissiar
There are currently open-
ings available on the Planning
to apply
Commission. The Planning
Commission serves as an advi-
sory commission to the City
Council on planning and devel-
opment issues. The Planning
Commission meets the first
Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.
A tentative second meeting is
scheduled for the third Tuesday
as needed.
D °rk Cor-
There are
city Park
Show off your city in
The fall /winter photo contests
taking place. Submit photos
in the following five categories:
• People of Shorewood
• Pets and Wildlife
• Events and
Activities
• Splendor of
seasons
All photos should be
taken during the fall
and winter months.
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 March 25 at
4:30 p.m.
2019 Photo
Contest Rules
• Entrants must live, work, or
attend school in Shorewood
• Photos must be taken
in Shorewood between
September 21, 2018 and
March 21, 2019. Each
photo entry must include
photographer's name,
address, phone number, and
email address, age (if under
18), intended category
title of the photo
Photo submissions
professional logos
watermarks will not
considered
1
k Commission serves
advisory commission to
Council on park and
tramming issues. The I
nmission meets at 7
the second Tuesday of
To apply for any of these vol-
unteer positions, please send
a letter of interest to the city by
email, cityhall @ci.shorewood.
mn. us, or by mail or in per-
son to City of Shorewood,
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.
• Participants
must have permission
from any persons
pictured in the photo
to use that photo and
permission of parent
in case of minors —
Subject permissions
must be obtained
before submitting
photos.
• O n c e
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
they city at 952.960.7900, or
email cityhall @ci.shorewood.
® City of Shorewood
5755 Country Club Road
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TWIN CITIES, MN
PERMIT #30681
Ire Lanes are rights -of -way that were originally dedicated to the city to provide water access for fighting fires.
They now provide public access to Lakes Minnetonka and William in 10 locations, as shown on the City's zoning
map. Shorewood City Code has specific language on how these areas may be used to access the lakes. The City
Council asked staff to revisit the rules on fire Lanes. This study may include recommendations for or against altering
the city code to allow new uses onto the fire lanes or if vehicle access to the lake would be appropriate.
To begin the process, staff will put together a history of fire lane usage in Shorewood, share a photo inventory
of the fire lanes and identify the existing uses allowed. This information will be presented to a Joint Planning
Commission /Parks Commission work session to be held on January 15, 2019 at about 7:30 p.m. after the regular
Planning Commission meeting ends. This meeting is open to the public and speakers would be able to present
comments on the topic or may submit written comments prior to the meeting. Because this is a work session, no
changes to the city code would be adopted at the meeting, but the Commissions could provide staff with direction
for future code amendments. Submit any written comments to: planning @ci.shorewood.mn.us.
t:ocoa and co4Kies ice skatina parties
heck out the ice at the community ice rinks this winter. Cocoa and cookies will be provided in the warming
house. All ages will have a great time skating. No RSVP necessary. This all ages event will be a great time for
everyone. Bring the entire family, invite friends, and let's skate!
January 11, Cathcart Park
January 25, Manor Park
February 1, Freeman Park
All events are weather dependent. Updates online,
www. ci. shorewood. mn. us.
Scott Zerby, Mayor; Patrick Johnson, Jennifer Labadie; Debbie Siakel; Kristine Sundberg
City Administrator: Greg Lerud; Newsletter Editor: Julie Moore
Shorewood Community and Event Center
www.southshore- center.org 952.474.7635
Driver improvement class
Refresher course
Monday, January 7, 1 -5 p.m.
If you are age 55+ you can get a 10%
discount on your car insurance by taking a
class. This class is for those who completed
the 8 hour course and need a renewal.
Register and get more information at
Minnesota Safety Center, 1.888.234.1294.
Happy Feet
Monday, January 21; $40
Appointments: 763.560.5136; Age: 55+
Clients who regularly receive nursing
foot care express an increased sense of
comfort and well- being. The health and
appearance of the feet are restored so
that the client may once again participate
in improved daily living. Care includes
foot soak, foot massage, care for corns,
calluses or problem nails.
Get the Best Out of Life as You Age
Thursday, January 24, 10:30 a.m.
Jean Ketcham is the epitome of living
dangerously with fun, spirit and style!
Her roles as homecoming queen, tennis
competitor, business owner, parent,
sales executive, entrepreneur and cancer
survivor converge to give herthe credentials
for her sage leadership of this organization.
Known for her "2 Cents Worth" editorials.
agingbutdangerous.com is her website
Chair Fitness
Wednesdays,10 -10:30 a.m.; $6 per class
This class addresses the needs and
challenges of those in need of the stabilizing
safety of a chair during workouts. Light
weights, stretching and wonderful music
will be incorporated into the workout.
Fitness Class
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30 a.m.
$6 per class or purchase a discount
package with monthly sign up at class;
Ages: 55+
This program, designed for active adults,
uses low impact exercises to get your heart
pumping! Exercises can be adapted for all
levels of fitness and physical ability. Call
the center, 952.474.7635, with questions.
Busy Bee Quilters
Monday and Wednesday
9 a.m. -12 p.m.; Ages: All
Have a great time sharing personal
quilt projects, helping each other, and
making various service projects. For more
information, call Linda, 952.475.1430.
Woodcarving
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.; Ages: All
Have you thought of woodcarving as a
hobby or already carve? Stop in and join
this community of carvers. Learn how or
carve and share your knowledge. No fees
or sign up necessary.
Knitting
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.; Ages: All
Open to all interested in the needle arts.
All levels of expertise welcome. Bring your
favorite pattern to share and learn great tips
from fellow knitters! No RSVP necessary.
Beading
Tuesdays, 1 p.m.; Ages: All
No experience needed for this fun group.
An instructor is available if you are new to
beading. Supplies available, or bring your
own. For more information contact Linda,
952.475.1430. No RSVP necessary.
Mahjong
Wednesdays, 1 p.m.; Ages: All
Mahjong is a tile -based game which
originated in China. It requires tactics,
observation, memory, teamwork and is
generally played with four players. Join a
table each week for a fun and challenging
game. Instruction is available.
Toastmasters
Thursdays, 12 -1 p.m.; Ages: All
If you have wondered what Toastmasters
is all about, or used to be in a group and
are looking for a local group to join, a
Toastmasters group is now at Southshore
Center weekly. Stop by any Thursday.
Bridge
Thursdays, 1 p.m.; Ages: All
Love the game of bridge? Want to join
a table, or improve your skill? Call the
centerto reserve a spot for weekly games,
952.474.7635.
Dementia Support Group
Fridays, January 4 and January 18
9 -10 a.m.; Ages: All
First and third Fridays monthly
If you are caring for a loved one with
dementia, or someone close to you is
suffering from dementia and you could use
some support, meet with other concerned
caregivers. Learn from each other on ways
to be a better caregiver, and to better take
care of yourself. Questions? Call Jane at
952.474.4673, or Joanne, 952.474.6022
Paint, Paper, Scissors Paintin
Monday, February 11, 1 -3 p.m.
No experience necessary! Make and Take
Art; You will be painting "Freda's Door ".
Call the center to register; $25
The center is closed
January 1, 21 and
February 18.
Arctic 'OFoever
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Thursday, January 17; 5:304 p.m.
Art Via Vino $40; 5:30 p.m. social time - paint from 6 - 8 p.m.
With a paintbrush in one hand and a glass of wine or soft drink in the
other, enjoy step -by -step guidance from local artist, Marla Mullaney.
Supplies provided. Come alone or with friend.
Friday, January 18; 5 :3040* 30 p.m.
Free Pizza Party and Snowsculpting Voting
• Free Joey Nova's Pizza (while supplies last)
• Beer tasting by Excelsior Brewing
• Chair massages by Health Source Chiropractic of Minnetonka
• Ice carving demo
• Candlelight walk
• Pinecone hunt •
• Photo booth
• Crafts and more!
Saturday, January 19
Sunday, January 200
Princess Brunch
Enjoy brunch at Lord Fletcher's with your princess followed by
crafts, character visits, music, stories, face painting, prizes
including an American Girl Doll and more!
RSVP your reservation to 952.471.8513.
This is always a sell out, so register early! W,ar
V.
Snowsculpt
Register your family or
group to snowsculpt.
It's free and you can win
a great prize! Sculpting
takes place, weather
permitting, in Badger Park
beginning January 12.
All sculptures must be
completed by 5 p.m. on
January 18 for voting.
All levels and abilities
encouraged! See the AF
website for tips.
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Hey kids ages 3 -11: enter the 2019 Arctic Fever Coloring Contest! Color and drop off by Saturday,
January 19 at 5:00 p.m. to the Hennepin County Excelsior Library, 337 Water Street, Excelsior. Prizes
will be awarded in three categories: ages 3 -5, 6 -8, and 9 -11. Winners will be notified by phone and
names posted in the library. You may take your picture home after January 22.
Sponsored by the Friends of Excelsior Library and Artworks Art & Frame Inc.
(Print) First Name
Age Phone
Last Name
(this will be cut off before hanging)