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08 August Shore ReportiTi�l:iTiTi Night to Unite postponed Event planned for Oc*ober 6 The coronavirus outbreak is delaying until fall the Night to Unite, sometimes known as National Night Out, the annual community gatherings across Minnesota and the nation meant to strengthen ties between neighbors and law enforcement. The Minnesota Crime Prevention Association said it is following the recommendation of its national counterpart and encouraging law enforcement across the state to move National Night Out, also known as Night to Unite, from August 4 to October 6. The move comes as officials work to slow the spread of the deadly and highly contagious coronavirus, which has put sharp limits on public gatherings. National Night Out began in 1984 and is traditionally held on the first Tuesday in August. The festivities routinely draw police chiefs, sheriffs and elected officials and gives them a chance to mingle with residents. Watch for more information in the September Shore Report or online, www.ci.shorewood.mn.us / nighttounite. * , -) NIGHTtoUNITEI Election season is here Neighbors Joining Together Primary Election August 11 No in- person absentee voting is available for this year's Primary Election at Shorewood City due to COVID -19. Vote early in- person at the Hennepin County Government Center until August 10 if you do not want to vote on election day or by mail. Go to www.hennepin.us/residents/elections/absentee- voting for details or call city hall for information. To apply for a mail absentee ballot, go to mnvotes. org, or go to Elections on the city website. Please make sure you allow plenty of time for mail ballots to arrive back to Hennepin County by election day. For the primary ballot: Vote in only one column Do not vote in more than one party's contests for the Primary Election; this is called cross party voting and will spoil your ballot. Party A I Party B I Party C I Party D Planning to Run for City Office? Candidate Filing Opens July 28, 2020. This year's General Election includes one mayor and two city council seats. All seats are for 4 -year terms beginning January 1, 2021. The candidate filing period for these seats is July 28, through 5:00 p.m., August 11, 2020. Candidates are asked to call for an appointment and have paperwork filled out with the exception of the signature on the Affidavit of Candidacy, which will be notarized by Shorewood Election Staff. Petitions in lieu of filing fees ($2) will be accepted in electronic signature format and must contain 500 signatures. Candidate filing packets are available on the city's website under Elections. A hard copy will be mailed to interested candidates upon request. Please contact the city, 952.960.7900, or cityhall @ci.shorewood. mn.us to request a mailed packet or for additional information. More Elections on page 2 Zero waste challenge Can your household j o is up for a five -day W challenge in August? During a five -day period, challenge your family to purchase only reusable packaging or no packaging at all. Thoughtfully consider the need for purchases. Prior to the week, an audit of your household trash will help determine areas you could work on during Zero Week. To learn Recycling Weeks for August 2020 All recycling must be curbside no later than 7 a.m. on recycling day. Mainland residents recycle August 5 and 19; Island residents recycle August 6 and 20. Report misses by noon the following day. 952.960.7900 Din the five -day challenge? NN more go to www.ci.shorewood. ; ¢ mn.us /zeroweek. If you are up for the challenge, please email jmoore @ci.shorewood.mn.us. Q The city will begin a challenge ZERO ttn•�� group to share experiences, tips, l 1 ©• WASTE field trip suggestions, giveaways Q� �� • M� and much more! Join the Circle. shop used A new program offered he Hennepin County Choose to Reuse program has recently launched new efforts to support local reuse retailers and encourage residents to shop for used goods. When you buy new, the price tag doesn't reflect all that's needed to produce, package, transport and eventually dispose of your purchases. This makes by Hennepin County and Choose to Reuse buying used a powerful strategy to preserve our natural resources and reduce your carbon footprint while saving money at the register. The Choose to Reuse website, www.hennepin.us /choose -to- reuse, offers reuse tools and tips, a listing of local events and a reuse retailer directory. Residents can sign up to Join the Circle. Participants will Vntinn nt the nnlls RP -Minn nav Voting at the Polls on Election Day. Shorewood will take all precautions necessary to ensure the safest elections possible. To vote in person, please plan to wear a face covering and follow social distancing guidelines, which will be clearly marked. Each voter will receive a pen upon entering the polling place to complete the voting process and should plan to take it with them when they leave. Voting booths will be disinfected after each use. Please plan on the extra time it may take to ensure the safety of all who enter the polling place on Election Day. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Shorewood has four prec open on election day: Precinct 1: Shorewood Community & Center (Room 2) 5735 Country Club Rd Precinct 2: Minnewashta Church 26710 West 62nd Street Precinct 3: Shorewood Community & Center (Room 1) 5735 Country Club Rd Precinct 4: Excelsior Covenant Church 19955 Excelsior Blvd pledge to buy used, receive waste reduction tips in their inbox and get special sale offers from retailers. Sign -up is on the Choose to Reuse website. Our future isn't disposable. So buy used. You'll reduce + waste. and save money. See laow. SHOREWOOD COMMUNITY & EVENT CENTER 5735 Country Club Road 952.474.7635 www.ShorewoodCEC.com Shining Stars for age 80+ The annual lunch honoring those 8o years of age and older will not take place in 2020. If you have a friend or relative age 80 +, please send their name, age and mailing address to: SCEC Shining Stars 5735 Country Club Road Shorewood, MN 55331 Dementia Support Group Friday, August 7 and 21 10 a.m.; Ages: all If you are caring for a loved one with dementia, or someone close to you is suffering from dementia, meet with other concerned caregivers. Learn from each other ways to be a better caregiver and self care. Questions? Call Jane at 952.474.4673, or Joanne at 952.474.6022. Busy Bee Quilters Monday and Wednesday 9 a.m. -Noon; 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. Beading Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Ages: all No experience needed for this fun group. Instruction available and supplies are available. Knitting Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages: all Open to all interested in the needle arts. All levels of expertise welcome. Bring patterns and ideas to share if you have them. Fitness Class Mon., Wed., Fri., 8:30 a.m. $6 per class or purchase a discount package with monthly sign up at class; Ages: 55+ Designed for active adults, uses low- impact exercises to get your heart pumping! 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. Happy Feet Monday, August 17; $40 Appointments: 763.560.5136 Age: 55+ Clients who regularly receive nursing foot care express an increased sense of comfort and wellbeing. 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. Due to COVID -19, Shorewood Park & Rec youth programs have been canceled for 2020. Movie in Freeman ParK Friday, August 28, dusk (approximately 8 p.m.) Back to the Future (PG) All ages love this movie staring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd. After mad scientist 'Doc' Brown demonstrates his DeLorean time machine to high - schooler Marty McFly, Marty inadvertently winds up in the year 1955. Stuck in the past, Marty seeks out Doc to find a way back to the '80s. But when Marty's actions prevent his parents' chance meeting, he must play matchmaker to make them fall in love —or he'll be erased from existence. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for great family fun! There is plenty of space for social distancing. Please keep groups small and spread out in the park for the concert. Concessions will not be open, so bring your own snacks and beverages. Watch the city website under Parks for updates or weather alerts. City of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, MN 55331 PRESORTED STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE PAID TWIN CITIES, MN PERMIT #30681 Active Planning Applications See Active Applications under Planning and Building on the city website for links and more information. Active Development Applications Location Type of Application Tentative Review Schedule (subject to change) Planning Commission City Council 5840 Strawberry Lane Variance to setback for porch 8/4/2020 8/24/2020 Vacant property at Hwy 7 and Eureka Road PUD concept for 14 homes 8/4/2020 8/24/2020 Other Projects Tentative Review Project and location Phase Schedule (subject to change) Planning City Commission Council Fire Lane Study: 10 sites Surveying Independent tours due to COVID -19 guidelines Comp Plan Update: citywide Incorporating Met Council To be determined To be determined comments Zoning /subdivision regulation Discussion stage To be determined To be determined updates: citywide Scott Zerby, Mayor; Patrick Johnson, Jennifer Labadie; Debbie Siakel; Kristine Sundberg City Administrator: Greg Lerud; Newsletter Editor: Julie Moore