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09 September Shore ReportiTi�l:iTiTi The 2020 Election is coming soon General Election November 3 he city, county and state are encouraging residents to vote absentee by mail. Voting absentee (AB) by mail is easy, safe and convenient and the very best option during the COVID -19 pandemic. There is no exposure risk to you, city employees or city election judges when you vote AB by mail. To request an application for an AB ballot, go to www.mnvotes.org and select "other ways to vote" or contact the city, 952.960.7900. If you find voting by mail is not an option for you, in- person absentee voting will be available at Shorewood City Hall beginning September 18, 2020 for the General Election on November 3, 2020. City Hall is open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To vote in person, you are required to wear a face covering and follow social distancing guidelines. If you are COVID - positive or symptomatic, do not enter city facilities. If you require curbside AB voting call 952.960.7900 for an appointment during regular business hours. Runninq for Shorewood Council Below are the current filings for mayor and city council seats. Two seats are open for city council and one for mayor. All elected officials begin office January 2021 for four -year terms. For contact information go to www.ci.shorewood.mn.us / cityelection, or contact city hall, 952.960.7900. (in alphabetical order) Mayor Jennifer Labadie Guy Sanschagrin City Council Paula Callies Patrick Johnson Pamela McDonald Park %,ommi$-%ion Openir� A resident is needed to volunteer for one opening n the Shorewood Park Commission. Meetings are on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Park commissioners are appointed by the city council and serve in an advisory position More Elections on page 2 regarding shorewood parks and park activities. For more information and an application go to www. ci.shorewood.mn.us /commissions, or call city hall, 952.960.7900. Census Collection Ends September 30 Make sure your family is counted If you have not yet completed the Census, you can expect a home visit from a Census taker. Shorewood had a high online response rate, but there are still households not in the count. To avoid a knock on your door, complete the census online, by phone or by mail. Go to https: / /2020census. gov /en/ ways -to- respond /responding -on line. html for details. If you need assistance, please contact the city at 952.960.7900. For more information on the Census, go to www.2020census.gov. Recycling Weeks for September 2020 All recycling must be curbside no later than 7 a.m. on recycling day. Mainland residents recycle September 2, 16 and 30; Island residents recycle September 3 and 17. Report misses by noon the following day. 952.960.7900 Zero waste challenge delayed to October Can your household join uring 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 more go to www.ci.shorewood.mn.us / zeroweek. If you are up for the the five -day challenge? challenge, please email jmoore @ci.shorewood. mn.us. The city will begin a challenge group to share experiences, tips, field trip suggestions, giveaways and more! Deer Management Program 2020 Program Begins in September ity of Shorewood will work again this year with the Metro Bowhunters Resource Base to provide a deer management program. The scheduled dates of the hunt are: September 25 — 27 October 9 — 11 October 23 — 25 November 6 — 8 Optional /Back up: Nov. 20 — 22 The city has contacted land owners who have participated in the program in past years, or who have expressed interest in being a site location. If your property has not been a site in the past, but you are interested, please contact the city at 952.960.7905. Your site will be evaluated to determine if it is a suitable location, and program representatives will answer any Voting at the polls Election Dav 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 precinc open on election day: Precinct 1: Shorewood Community & Eve Center (Room 2) 5735 Country Club Rd Precinct 2: Minnewashta Church 26710 West 62nd Street Precinct 3: Shorewood Community & Eve Center (Room 1) 5735 Country Club Rd Precinct 4: Excelsior Covenant Church 19955 Excelsior Blvd questions you have about the program. As a courtesy, property owners adjacent to the lots that are part of the management program will be notified of neighboring property's inclusion in the program. SHOREWOOD COMMUNITY& E EN7CENTER Flu Shot Clinic 5735 Country Club Road 952.474.7635 www.ShorewoodCEC.coni Friday, September 25 from 9:30 — 10 :30 a.m.. Call the center to make an appointment, 952.474.7635. Most insurance accepted. Lifeline Screening Tuesday, September 1 Get preventive screening for your cardiovascular health. Registration required: 888.653.6450. Drivers Improvement Refresher Class Thursday, Sept. 3, 1 to 5 p.m. First Time Class Tues. /Wed. Sept. 22/23, 1 to 5 p.m. Must attend both days Call MN Safety Center to sign up 1- 888 - 234 -1294 Dementia Support Group Friday, September 4 and 18 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. 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 and helping each other. For more information call Linda, 952.475.1430. Beading Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Ages: all No experience needed for this fun group. Instruction 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. Woodcarving Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.; Ages: All Stop in and join this community of carvers. Learn how or carve and share your knowledge. 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. Happy Feet Monday, September 29; $40 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. Spring /Summer Citv Photo Contest he spring /summer photo contest is taking place. Submit photos in the following categories: • Spring Wonder • Summer Delights • Wildlife • People and Pets • Together Against COVID All photos should be taken during the spring and summer months. Pictures should be taken in Shorewood between March 20, 2020, and September 21, 2020. 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 September25, 4:30 p.m. ,uontest rule • Entrants must live, work, or attend school in Shorewood Photos must be taken in Shorewood between March 20, 2020, and September 21, 2020. Each photo entry must include photographer's name, address, phone number, and email address, age (if under 18), intended category and title of the photo Photo submissions with professional logos or watermarks will not be considered 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 a parent in case of minors — Subject permissions must be obtained before submitting photos. Once 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 the city at 952.960.7900, or email cityhall @ci.shorewood. mn.us. s N 0 a v a A LL U U a City of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Road W ' Shorewood, MN 55331 V 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 5710 Ridge Road Variance to lake setback for deck 09/01/2020 9/28/2020 Other Projects Tentative Review Project and Location Phase Schedule (subject to change) Planning City Commission Council Fire Lane Study: 10 sites Surveying property locations Tentatively set for To be determined 09/01/2020 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 Mill Street Trail Design phase yet to begin To be determined To be determined City Administrator: Greg Lerud; Newsletter Editor: Julie Moore Shorewood Water plow N A0 }. City Audit Results of Shorewood Water Funds Water fund: Water has sufficient revenue for operating costs, but does not have adequate resources for planned capital improvements and related debt service payments. The water fund's net cash was in a deficit position at December 31, 2019. Sewer fund: The sewer fund has adequate reserves to fund operations and short -term debt service. However, since the audit report, the city has received notice from Met Council that the amount they charge the city for sewer treatment will increase 20.5% in 2021 over the 2020. The amount paid to the Met Council for sewer treatment is the largest expense of the fund, $826,307 in 2020, increasing to $995,899 next year. Rate Increase Proposed x ri Storm Water fund: Over the past several years, storm water has emerged as a significant issue for the city. The issues are particularly acute in the western part of the city, which led the city to engage Barr Engineering to identify the issues and propose solutions to help mitigate the major storm water issues. The recommendations in that report identify over $5 million dollars of storm water infra- structure work. The revenue for the storm water fund will have to increase every year to fund upcoming costs. To view city audit information go to www.ci.shorewood.mn.us /audit. Last year, the city reported that utility rates for water, sewer, and storm sewer were going to be increasing each year. The increases are necessary to cover the utility fund expenses, including increasing operating costs, capital outlay, and debt service payments. These three utility funds are considered to be enterprise funds. This means that they function and operate as businesses, and the rates that each of the funds charge are expected to cover the expenses of that fund. Property taxes are not used to support the activities of enterprise funds. The city normally considers utility rates early in the year, with the effective date of July. With the COVID -19 pandemic, the council decided to wait until later in the year to consider rates. At the September 14, council meeting the council is expected to approved the rate increases detailed in the tables on the back of this insert. The rates will go into effect for usage beginning October 1 and billed on the final quarter bill sent to residents in January. Most cities in this area bill on a quarterly basis. The city examined the cost to go to a monthly billing as a way to even out utility costs. The result of the analysis was it was cost prohibitive. The city's utility billing system, however, can accept partial payments. If you prefer to divide your quarterly bill by three and pay on a monthly basis, that option is available to you. If paying by check, please write the account number on the memo line. The city also offers electronic payments by credit card for no additional charge. For information on paying one -time or as an auto -pay by credit card, go to www. ci.shorewood.mn.us /billpay, or call the city at 952.960.7900. Conserve clean drinking water Adjust irrigation programs to conserve water To encourage rooting and drought tolerance, you should be irrigate your lawn infrequently (one time or less per week) with a sufficient volume of water to wet soils to a depth of six inches, assuming no rainfall has occurred. Depending on your soil type, your lawn may only need as little as a half -inch of water. Set irrigation programs to water during the morning hours. Watering during the heat of the day reduces the amount of waterabsorbed by the soil and made available to plants. Audit your irrigation system Using a grid of catch cans, measure waterfrom sprinklers to audit the amount of water going on to Iawns.Auditing your irrigation system is a good step toward water conservation. Irrigation contractors will perform this service for you if you contract with them. There are three basic steps: 1. Check system components (sprinklers, valves and controllers). 2. Conduct a performance test using the catch cans. 3. Program the controller. For more information on conducting an irrigation audit, go to www.ci.shorewood.mn.us/irrigationaudit. More information on lawn and landscape water conservation is on the city website, www.ci.shorewood.mn.us /yardandtree Find leaks and fix them A leak in your house can waste hundreds of gallons of water. You'll also be paying for water that you aren't even using! Here is how to find out if you have a leak at your house: • Turn all water -using appliances off so that no water is being used. This means turning off all water inside and outside the house, including showers, sinks, washing machines, and any appliance that uses water. • Find your water meter and watch it. Your meter will have a red or black round disc that is commonly called a "leak indicator." If it is spinning, you have a leak. Toilets are a common source of water leaks. To check a toilet for a leak, flush the toilet and while the reservoir is still filling, add 2 or 3 drops of food coloring to the water in the reservoir. Wait 15 to 30 minutes. If the water in the bowl changes colors, the flapper valve needs to be replaced. You can buy a new flapper, with installation instructions, at your local hardware store. More information on leaks and other home water conservation methods can be found at www.ci.shorewood. mn.us /conserve.