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02 February Shore ReportiTi�l:iTiTi Apply for a Shorewood Park Commission Be part of the system that makes Shorewood parks a strong community resource. Apply for an opening on the City of Shorewood Park Commission. The park commission serves as an advisory commission to the city council on park and park programming issues. The commission meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month. To apply for this volunteer position, please send a letter of interest to the city by email, cityhall@ ci.shorewood.mn.us, by mail or in person to city hall. Pk'esidential Primary: Absentee Vote Now Eligible voters will vote at their polling place on presidential primary day, Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Voting is also available by absentee ballot through March 2, 2020. If you are not yet registered to vote at your current address, voter registration is available on the day you vote. For the primary, voters must request the ballot of the party of their choice. If a voter refuses to select a party, they will not be able to vote in the presidential nomination primary. Only the Democratic and Republican parites have candidates represented in this primary. A voter's choice of party ballot will be recorded and is private data. However, a list of who voted in a presidential nomination primary and the political party each voter selected is provided to the chair of each major political party. How a voter voted on the ballot is secret. To have an absentee ballot mailed to you, go to www. mnvotes.org and select "OTHER WAYS TO VOTE ". Choose "VOTE EARLY BY MAIL" and follow the instructions under "Apply online ". Alternatively, you can PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION fill out an absentee ballot application at city hall. If you have questions about elections, or about how to absentee vote, please call city hall, 952.960.7900. More election information is on the city website under Government> Elections. Recycling: 2020 and Beyond correcting misunderstood recycling behaviors and help residents reduce waste. In 2019 a city recycling committee was established to help develop programs and increase recycling success in the city. Watch for more information in future Shore Report newsletters, and on the city website, www.ci.shorewood. mn.us /recycling. Shorewood City 4W The Council proclaimed 2020 to be the year of improved recycling in Shorewood. Plans include education programs and activities to help residents and area businesses better understand recycling. The education will assist with correcting misunderstood recycling behaviors and help residents reduce waste. In 2019 a city recycling committee was established to help develop programs and increase recycling success in the city. Watch for more information in future Shore Report newsletters, and on the city website, www.ci.shorewood. mn.us /recycling. Recycling Weeks for February 2020 All recycling must be curbside no later than 7 a.m. on recycling day. Mainland residents recycle February 5 and 19; . Islands recycle February 6 and 20. Report misses: City hall, 952.960.7900 r by noon the following day www.ci.shorewood.mn.us /recycling Give your Valentine an experience 40 M01 Everyone has enough stuff. Reconsider gift giving in 2020 Landfills, burners and even to reduce waste and increase time recycling carts are full of the results from gifting "stuff'. For your valentine this year, consider creative experiences. A family room picnic and movie, going to a special event or theater performance, even high school sporting events can be a fun evening out made special with creativity. Save water, save money: Start with bathrooms Residents of Shorewood who are on city water can save money by conserving water in the home. Bathrooms are by far the largest water users in the home, accounting for more than half of all the waterthat families use indoors. To help home owners get started, the city will offer rebates to municipal water customers who purchase WaterSense toilets. Rebates are available through a grant received from Metropolitan Council and the Clean Water Legacy Amendment. Complete details will be in the March Shore Report and on the city website Make water conscious decisions. Get our top conservation tips for the bathroom at www.ci.shorewood. mn.us /conserve. Conserving is easy and painless once you have the tips and tools. together with friends and loved ones. If you do feel the need to purchase a gift, consider the packaging when choosing items and use no -waste wrapping methods. See the city website, www.ci.shorewood.mn.usi recycling for ideas. o' 0 0 v V SAVE WATER 6 I every drop counts Zoning Regulations Ordinance Amendments In an effort to keep the zoning and subdivision ordinances up -to -date and consistent with state statute, staff is proposing a numberof both housekeeping and substantive amendments to the zoning, subdivision and nuisance regulations.Ho use keeping amendments are proposed to clean up grammar, the terms for various uses or to align the rules to match practice. Substantive amendments are proposed to a number of regulations to clarify application processes and amend regulations. More substantive amendments include the amount and type of lighting permitted on commercial and residential properties with more than six dwellings; updating the process for planned unit developments, subdivisions, subdivision variances and zoning permits; and allowing portico additions and egress pits to encroach into the front setback for homes. Ifyou would like more information on the ordinance amendments contact planning staff by email, plan ning @ci.shorewood.mn. us, or review the code amendments under discussion in the January and February planning commission packets available on the city webiste under "Agendas and Minutes ". Public hearings have not yet been scheduled to formally approve these items. Southshore Community & Event Center 5735 Country Club Road, Shorewood, 55331 • 952.474.7635 www.ShorewoodCEC.com Drivers Improvement Refresher Classes Tuesday, February 11 9 a.m. —1 p.m. Call MN Safety Center to sign up, 1- 888 - 234 -1294. Happy Feet Monday, February 17 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. "Inside Look at the World of Journalism" Book Tour Tuesday, February 18, 1 p.m. Tom Ryther is a former television personality and news & sports journalist. Starting in radio in the 1960s, he did television news and sports in cities such as St. Louis, Minneapolis -St. Paul and Cleveland. He is now retired and living the good life in Minnesota. His book "The Hummelsheim Kid" will be available for purchase. Instant Pot Get it out of the box! Tuesday, February 11, 11 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. Register by February 6. This is a hands -on class. We will enjoy an Instant Pot meal when we are done. 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! 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 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. a.m.- 1 p.m.; $12 Cribbage Tuedays, 1 p.m. Love cribbage or want to learn? This is the place! Call the center to RSVP your attendance. 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. 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, or improve your skill? Call the center to reserve a spot for weekly games, 952.474.7635. Dementia Support Group Fridays, February 7 and 21 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 February 17 for Presidents Day. ® City of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Road ' Shorewood, MN 55331 PRESORTED STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE PAID TWIN CITIES, MN PERMIT #30681 City photo contest underway The fall /winter photo contest is taking place. Submit high quality, jpeg photos taken in Shorewood by email to cityhall @ci.shorewood.mn.us, or on a flash drive. Contest rules and submission details are on the citywebsite under Community >Photo Contest, or call the city at 952.960.7900. r 1' 4. Marybeth Sheridan Bob Wallace Don't like using the weo? We can get you the information To request a mail or email copy of information that is on the website, please call the city at 952.960.7900 or email cityhall @ci.shorewood.mn.us with your specific request. Scott Zerby, Mayor; Patrick Johnson, Jennifer Labadie; Debbie Siakel; Kristine Sundberg City Administrator: Greg Lerud; Newsletter Editor: Julie Moore Saturday, March 141A 01 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Shorewood Community &Event Center 5735 Country Club Road, Shorewood, MN 5533 For g2r�evk-.,ers of aLL LeveLs! Vendors, speakers, lunch and conversation about all things gardening. Hennepin County Master Gardeners receive four CEUs.__ Cost: $25 SHOREWOOD Seminar topics include: Unusual Herbs, COMMUNITY& EVENT CENTER www.ShorewoodCEC.com Compost, Growing Garlic and Garden Design Details and registration: www.ci.shorewood.mn.us/gardenfair or call 952.474.7635 Shorewood Tree Order Form Numbers of trees are very limited. Your check will be returned if your choices are not available. Trees are first come first served. Prior to the pick -up dates, you will receive a mailed reminder with details about your order. Please bring that paperwork to the pick -up event, or give it to your designated representative (if someone else is picking up the trees for you) to ensure a smooth pick -up process. Trees that are not collected on the designated dates will be planted in Shorewood parks. No refunds will be given. Submit payment in the form of a check payable to City of Shorewood and mail to City of Shorewood Tree Sale, 5755 Country Club Road, Shorewood, MN 55331. Orders may be mailed or delivered in person to city hall. A 24 -hour drop box is located at city hall for your convenience. 10 0171 rz Address Daytime phone ( ) Check # Email Tree Pick -Up Trees MUST be picked up on designated dates or you forfeit the tree and the money you paid for it. Leftover trees will be planted in Shorewood parks. Friday, May 15, 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Minnetonka Public Works, East Driveway 11522 Minnetonka Blvd. Minnetonka, MN 55305 (952) 988 -8400 Amount Enclosed: $ Tree descriptions are available on the city website, www.ci.shorewood.mn.us /treesale. Online ordering is available on the city website. Species River Birch $85 • Chokecherry $75 Salix Prairie Cascade Willow $75 Showy Mountain Ash $75 Techny Arborvitae $65 Comments: Orders are first -come, first - served until sold. Send order to: City of Shorewood Tree Sale 5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, MN 55331 Ordering Trees Avery limited number of trees have been ordered and are offered on a first -come, first -serve basis. The intent of the sale is to diversify Shorewood's tree stock in an effort to reduce the ef- fects of tree diseases such as Emerald Ash Borer and Dutch Elm Disease. Orders will be processed for single family homeowners. Townhouse and association properties should contact the city for order. Unlike a retail nursery, these trees do not have a warranty. Before you mail the order, please confirm: ❑ Filled out order form completely? • Checked www.ci.shorewood.mn.us to see if selection is sold out (or call city hall, 952.960.7900)? • Enclosed check payable to City of Shorewood for exact amount? • hecked your calendar to make sure someone can pick up your trees on May 15 or May 16?