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Truth -In- Taxation
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inform Shorewood tax payers of the de
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year. The city Truth -in- Taxation hearing is Monday,
December 2, 7 p.m., in the city council chambers
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Budget numbers
• Shorewood preliminary 2020 General Fund
operating budget: $6,541,196 (4.3% increase)
• Preliminary property tax levy for 2020: $5,856,611
(5.9% increase)
A copy of the proposed 2020 General Fund
budget is available at city hall, or on the city website,
www .ci.shorewood.mn.us /2020budget. Residents
are encouraged to contact City Administrator
Greg Lerud or Finance Director Joe Rigdon,
952.960.7900, with questions or comments on the
proposed budget and property tax levy.
Airing seasonal rink
he City of Shorewood is accepting applications
for part -time rink attendants. Attendant positions
are open to anyone age 16 and older. The position
offers flexible hours in the afternoons, on weekends
and during winter break. The season generally
runs mid - December through mid - February. For an
application, stop by city hall, or download a copy
from the city website under "Employment ".
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Please note this is not the meeting to discuss
your specific property valuation. That meeting takes
place with the county assessor each May.
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Imple Recycling is ending service in Shorewood.
The orange bags can still be placed by your
recycling cart in December. Beginning in January,
residents with usable clothing and household items
are encouraged to donate them to one of the many
non - profit organizations in the area.
Non - usable cotton textiles can be included with
many donations. Ask at your non - profit. Polyester,
nylon and other similar fabrics should be thrown
in the trash if they are not usable.
Recycling service
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Recycling Weeks for
December 2019
All recycling must be curbside no later than
7 a.m. on recycling day. Mainland properties recycle
December 11 and 26; Island residents recycle
December 12 and 27.
Second pick -up is one day late due to the
Christmas holiday.
Report misses by noon the following day to
the city, 952.960.7900.
Battery recycling ends at city hall
Recycle batteries at other locations
ennepin County discontinued
battery collection at
community locations, including
Shorewood city hall. This change
is because of a fire hazard.
Hennepin County will continue to
accept batteries at the county's
drop -off facilities in Bloomington
and Brooklyn Park.
Rechargeable batteries
Button and rechargeable
batteries can be taken to county
drop off centers, including
Bloomington and Brooklyn Park
in Hennepin County and Chaska
Environmental Center in Carver
County. Shorewood residents are
able to use any of these facilities.
Some retail stores also except
rechargeable batteries. Check
www.call2recycle.org for locations.
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County drop -offs accept alkaline,
single -use batteries for recycling.
It is not illegal to throw them in the
trash, but haulers prefer they be
recycled.
Batter
• Place batteries in a clear
plastic bag OR place clear tape
on both the positive ( +) and
negative ( -) terminals.
• Bring bulging or damaged
lithium ion batteries to a drop -
off facility as soon as possible.
Do not place them in any
recycling or trash containers.
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more
battery
recycling
online at
https:
/ /www.hennepin.us
/batteryrecycling.
Presidential primary returns to Minnesota
Legislation passed in 2016 Minnesota The chair of each
creating a presidential major party will submit a list
nomination primary. This will be of candidates for the party's
Minnesota's first presidential ballot no later than December
primary since 1992. 31, 2019.
What to know • Those candidates will appear
• You will be able to vote early on the ballot even if they drop
(in- person or by mail) or on out of the presidential race
Election Day. Early voting before March 3.
begins on January 17. Each party decides if they want
• When you vote, you must to include a write -in choice oran
choose which major party's option to vote for'uncommitted'.
ballot you want.
• Which party you choose will not
be public information, though it
will be available to each major
p a rty.
On the ballot
• By law, only major parties
can participate in the primary.
There are four major parties in
Nhat's next?
• Party delegates will go to a
national convention where a
final candidate is nominated.
• Parties must use the presidential
primary results to choose the
delegates.
• Each party handles delegate
elections according to their
party rules.
Precinct caucuses
• Precinct caucuses will take
place on February 25 to
conduct other party business.
• The presidential primary
replaces the presidential straw
poll that used to be held during
the precinct caucus.
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Southshore Community &
5735 Country Club Road, Shorewood,
www.ShorewoodCEC.com
Souinsnore ay Lunch
Thursday, December 12, 11 a.m.
Ages: 55+ and guests
Event Center
55331 • 952.474.7635
Join friends and community members for a fun - filled
holiday party featuring Lydia Holsten at the piano and the
smooth vocals of Fred Montana. Price inclues lunch and
program complete with door prizes. $5 for SSP
members, $7 for non - members. Call the center at
952.474.7635 by Monday, December 9, to make your
reservation. Have fun, enjoy a great meal and meet new
friends!
Happy Feet
Monday, December 16
Appointments: 763.560.5136
Age: 55+
Clients who regularly receive
nursing foot care express an
increased sense of comfort and
well- being. Care includes foot
soak, foot massage, care for
corns, calluses or problem nails.
Fitness Class
Monday, Wednesday, Friday,
8:30 a.m.; $6 per 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.
Cribbage (begins Dec. 3)
Tuesdays, 1 p.m.
Interested in Playing Cribbage?
Call the center 952.474.7635 to
express interest.
Instant Pot
Get it out of the box!
Tuesday, December 10,
If you have an Instant Pot
that is still in the box, bring
it with you to this fun class.
Experienced but want to try
some new recipes? You can
come, too! This popular class
fills up quickly, so call the center
at 952.474.7635 to register
right away. This is a hands -on
class. We will enjoy an Instant
Pot meal when we are done.
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.
Knitting
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.; Ages: All
Open to all interested in the
needle arts. All levels welcome.
Woodcarving
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. Ages: All
Have you thoughtof 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.
Beading
Tuesdays, 1 p.m.; Ages: All
No experience needed for this
fun group. Supplies available,
or bring your own. For more
information contact Linda,
952.475.1430.
11 a.m.; $12
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Mahjong
Wednesdays, 1 p.m.; Ages: All
Mahjong is a tile -based game
which originated in China. Join
a table each week for a fun and
challenging game. Instruction is
available.
Toastmasters
Thursdays, 12 -1 p.m.; Ages: All
Improve speaking and leadership
skills in this popular group. All
ages. Guests welcome.
Bridge
Thursdays, 1 p.m.; Ages: All
Love the game of bridge? Want to
join a table, orimprove your skill?
Call the center to reserve a spot
forweeklygames, 952.474.7635.
Dementia Support Group
Fridays, December 6 and 20
9 -10 a.m.; Ages: All
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. Call Jane
at 952.474.4673, or Joanne,
952.474.6022 with questions.
The center is
closed December
24 -25 and January
1 for the holidays.
Closes at noon
December 31.
' City of Shorewood
5755 Country Club Road
Shorewood, MN 55331
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Each year, the City of Shorewood serves as a drop -off site for toys to be given to the
Hopkins Minnetonka Family Resource Center and food for ICA foodshelf. The Toy
Chest Drive provides toys to low income children up to age 18 in the local area. Items for
teens are especially needed each year. Volunteers for sorting, counting and assisting with
distribution are also needed. For information on volunteering, call the Resource Center
at 952.933.3860. For information on the food shelf, please contact ICA at 952.938.0729. Pao
Toys and non - perishable food items may be dropped off at City Hall during business hours
through Wednesday, December 12.
The fall /winter photo contest is taking place. Submit photos in the following
categories:
• People of Shorewood
• Pets and Wildlife
• Events and Activities
• Splendor of Seasons
All photos should be taken during the fall and winter months. Pictures should
be taken in Shorewood between September 23, 2019, (first day of fall)
and March 19, 2020 (last day of winter). 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 23, 2020, at
4:30 p.m. See complete rules online, www.ci.shorewood.mn.us /photo
contest.
Thursday, January 17; 5:30 -8 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 Z 0; 10 a.m.- I p.m.
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,an
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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