04 April Shore Report (2)Spring Checklist pg 2
Annual Tree Sale pg 3
Parks & Recreation pg 4-6Looking for a summer job?
The City of Shorewood is hiring for
seasonal positions! If you like the
outdoors – this is perfect for you!
Positions last approximately five months
and are available in the Public Works
department working in the city’s parks
and streets. The positions pay $18/hour
and are open until filled so HURRY! You
must be at least 16 years old.
For additional details, a full job
description, or to apply, please go to the
city’s website at ci.shorewood.mn.us.
For additional information, please email
cityhall@ci.shorewood.mn.us or call
952.960.7900.
Photo: Daniel Peso
ShoReRepoRt
City of Shorewood News
Message from the Mayor
STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS & AN UPDATE ON
HIGHWAY 7
Recently, with the assistance of the Lake Minnetonka
Communications Commission (LMCC), we filmed
Shorewood’s 2023 State of the City Address. This
10-minute video includes an overview of street projects and other city
improvement projects, park updates, budget information, public safety
updates, the current status of our desired Highway 7 improvements, and more.
I encourage you to watch this informative video on the city’s website under
News/Shorewood State of the City 2023.
Thank you for being engaged in your community and for taking the time to
watch Shorewood’s 2023 State of the City Address. Comments are welcome
and may be directed to cityhall@ci.shorewood.mn.us, or 952.960.7900.
City of
Shorewood
CITY BY THE LAKE
April 2023
Featured Photo: Kara Schmitz
‘Spring Checklist’ Photo: Phil Zumsteg
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Changes to the farm animal regulations
In 2022, the City Council made a number of changes to the rules for keeping
chickens and other farm animals. The biggest change is that the farm animal
license must be renewed every year, much like dog licenses. Another change
is that chickens must be kept in areas that are fully enclosed either by coops or
enclosed pens. Nets may be used as an alternative to roofed structures. Setbacks
from enclosures to property lines and other structures have also changed.
Permitting is now fully online using the same permit portal used for building
permit applications. To make the new rules easy to understand, the city has
a new handout to help explain the requirements, which you can find on the
city’s website under Government/City Departments/Planning and Protective
Inspections/Building and Zoning Handouts/Checklists.
Recreational fire permits needed annually
A FREE recreational fire permit from Excelsior Fire District is required for any
wood-burning recreational fire in Shorewood. This includes backyard fire pits.
Permits are not required for barbeque grills or natural gas or propane fire pits.
Fires used to dispose of debris are not considered recreational fires. Yard
waste, including grass, leaves, branches, twigs, garbage and recycling, must
be disposed of through your trash or recycling hauler, a drop-off location, or
backyard compost. It is important for air quality that these materials not be
burned.
Download a free permit form at excelsiorfire.org, or pick one up at Shorewood
City Hall. New permits are issued each calendar year.
Please leash your dogs
Dogs using Shorewood parks, trails and public spaces must be on a leash six
feet or less in length. Voice command, retractable or electronic leashes are not
permitted substitutes. None of Shorewood’s parks are off-leash dog parks.
Please use the free dog park in Lake Minnewashta Regional Park, 6900 Hazeltine
Blvd., Chanhassen (Hwy 41). To report off-leash dogs in Shorewood, please call
911 for the animal control officer.
Does your summer landscaping project require a zoning permit?
Many popular summer projects require zoning permits even when they don’t
require a building permit. Examples include: small sheds, at-grade patios, sport
courts, pergolas, driveway expansions, retaining walls between two and four
feet, swing sets and play structures over 64 square feet or six feet in height,
outside fireplaces and cooking facilities. Even if your contractor tells you that
these are just landscaping projects and don’t require permits – beware! The
property owner is always liable for projects that don’t meet the city’s zoning
requirements. Handouts for many projects are included on the city’s website
under Government/City Departments/ Planning and Protective Inspections/
Building and Zoning Handouts/Checklists.
Yard Self-Evaluation
Now that the snow is melting, it’s time
to take a close look at the outside of
your property the way your neighbors
see it. To avoid being the subject of
complaints and code enforcement
action, please take action to properly
dispose of the following:
• Piles of pet waste that are now
visible after being buried by snow all
winter.
• Construction materials left over from
a project that was long-completed or
never begun or those piles of hobby
materials you never quite get to.
• Vehicles and recreational vehicles/
equipment stored on your property
that are not licensed or operable.
• Indoor furniture and items that
weren’t designed for outside use.
• Ripped up tarps and garbage that
may have blown into your yard.
• Discarded appliances and
televisions.
SPRING CHECKLIST
Warm weather is just around the
corner! Here are a few items to
remember this Spring...
Get ahead of outdoor
activities by purchasing a
recreational fire permit.
Learn if your summer
construction project(s) will
need a permit.
Self-evaluate your property
and do some spring cleaning.
Obtain or renew dog and farm
animal licenses.
Reserve rental space for an
upcoming event.
Register for a program
or event with Parks and
Recreation.
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SHOREWOOD RECYCLES
Paper Shredding
Shredded paper cannot be recycled in your
curbside recycling bin, even if in a paper bag.
Bring confidential papers to be shredded at the
city’s FREE paper shredding event on May 20!
Curbside Dumping
Although reuse is encouraged by the city,
having free items dumped at the curb is not.
The city gets many complaints about items
left for periods of time at curbs and in the
public rights-of-way. Please use tools such as
Facebook Marketplace and NextDoor.com to
give away your usable items instead of leaving
them by the curb.
Organics Drop-Off
Shorewood residents can take advantage of
free residential organics drop-off sites. Visit our
website to learn more and register.
Recycling Calendar
Shorewood recycling dates highlighted in blue.
*Photo ID with proof of residency required. Cash or check only. Fee information at ci.shorewood.mn.us
Spring Clean-Up | 8am-1pmBring materials to Public Works*
Paper Shredding | 9am-12pm
FREE service at City Hall
Annual tree sale will offer wholesale trees to residents again this year
The purpose of the tree sale is to restore and improve
woodland areas, increase wildlife habitat, and diversify the
city forestry. A limited number of container trees will be
sold individually at wholesale prices. Ordering for the annual
tree sale is available only to Shorewood residents beginning
at 8am on April 3. Orders are taken in the order they are
received until all trees are sold.
The trees must be picked up from Shorewood Public
Works the first week of September. See the city website
for information, or pick up a paper order form at city hall.
Questions? Please contact City Hall at 952.960.9700.
SPECIES PRICE
Emerald Lustre Maple $92.10
Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple $82.00
Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry $91.00
Heritage River Birch $79.00
Blue Beech $105.40
Autumn Gold Ginkgo $173.00
Skyline Honeylocust $95.20
Spring Snow Crabapple $92.50
Ironwood $46.40
Summer Shimmer Aspen $81.95
Quaking Aspen $102.00
Pyramidal Arborvitae $72.75
Techny Arborvitae $68.25
Parker Pear $45.60
Summercrsip Pear $46.10
Mount Royal Plum $44.95
Evans Bali Cherry $45.60
North Star Cherry $45.60
SATURDAY May 20
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COMMUNITY GARDENS
Freeman Park, 25800 State Hwy 7
Southshore Community Park, 5355 St. Alban’s Bay Road
City of Shorewood hosts two community garden sites.
Shorewood residents and previous year gardeners have
the opportunity for priority registration, followed by non-
residents. All garden plots are 10’ X 15’ in size. Garden
sites are prepared by the public works department and
ready for planting in May, weather dependent, and must
be completely cleaned out by the gardener in October.
Complete an application on the city website under
Community, email completed form to parksandrec@
ci.shorewood.mn.us. FEE PER PLOT $30 residents/$45
non-residents
PARKS & RECREATION
PARENTS NIGHT OUT
Shorewood Community & Event Center
5735 Country Club Road
Go for a night out or a night in while your littles enjoy a
movie, dinner, games and crafts! Registration due 4/17.
AGES DAY DATE TIME FEE
6-12 F Apr 21 6-9pm $30
SOUTH LAKE SAFETY CAMP
South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety Building
24100 Smithown Road
Campers spend the day learning about safety in a fun
camp environment. Highlights include a bike safety course,
touring an ambulance, K-9 demos and spraying a fire hose!
Presented by City of Shorewood, Excelsior Fire District and
South Lake Police Department. Watch for more details and
registration information in upcoming newsletters and by
following Facebook.com/cityofshorewood.
GRADES DAY DATE TIME FEE
3-5 W Aug 9 8:15am-3:30pm $25
STEP TO IT CHALLENGE BEGINS MAY 1
Build healthy habits by tracking your activity through the
Step to it Challenge, a fun, free program that encourages
people of all ages and abilities to become more active. Join
the challenge this May on behalf of your community. The
Step to it is not just about walking; almost any activity
counts, including running, cycling, dancing, manual
wheelchair use and many others. Registration opens April 1
at www.steptoit.org
WALK WITH THE MAYOR - SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday evenings in May
Join Mayor Labadie for a leisurely stroll as part of the Step
to it Challenge. Participants should wear comfortable
walking shoes and dress for the weather. In case of
inclement weather, visit the parks and recreation page on
the city website. Watch for details in the next newsletter
and online!GARDENING
ADOPT A GARDEN
Every Spring and Summer, the City of Shorewood hosts
volunteers to plant and maintain Shorewood park signs,
rain gardens and plazas, as well as the Shorewood
Community and Event Center.
New this year! The city is partnering
with Twin Orchards Nursery to
provide the plantings at each of our
locations. To volunteer, send an email to
parksandrec@ci.shorewood.mn.us.
PROGRAMS & EVENTS
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ADAPTIVE RECREATION
REACH FOR RESOURCES provides programs for all
ages and serves the northern and western Twin Cities
suburbs. Visit reachforresources.org or call 952.200.3030
for details.
PROJECT SOAR provides programs for adults and
serves four school districts: Hopkins, Minnetonka, St.
Louis Park and Wayzata. Visit projectsoarmn.org or call
952.401.6898 for details.
THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT is committed to
providing inclusive and accessible opportunities for people
of all abilities. Visit threeriverspark.org/accessibility or call
763.559.9000 for details.
WE CAN RIDE is a Premier Accredited Equine Assisted
Activities and Therapy Center whose mission is to
connect horses and humans to transform the lives
of people with disabilities. Visit wecanride.org or call
952.934.0057 for details.
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS
Minnetonka Baseball Association- minnetonkabaseball.org
Minnetonka Girls Softball Association- tonkasoftball.org
Minnetonka Lacrosse Association- mtkalax.org
Tonka United Soccer Association- tonkaunited.org
MORE INFO & TO REGISTER
For additional questions or to sign up for any event or
program, contact us by phone, in person, or online!
55+ PROGRAMS
SOUTHSHORE SENIOR PARTNERS
Shorewood Community & Event Center
5735 Country Club Road
Dedicated to encouraging seniors ages 55+ in maintaining
a healthy and active lifestyle. Programs and activities
provide seniors with time to socialize and participate in a
variety of recreational and learning opportunities. Popular
opportunities include Dance Fitness, Cribbage, Mahjong,
Tai Chi and Half Priced Bakery! For additional program
and membership information call 952.474.7635 or visit
shorewoodscec.com
EngAGE WELL BALANCE AGILITY AND FUN
Shorewood Community & Event Center
5735 Country Club Road
Improve abilities for everyday life and beyond with Sue
Kanter from Engage Physical Therapy and Wellness. Build
strength, endurance, mobility, balance and functional ability.
Register by calling 612.888.9882.
AGES DAY TIME 8 SESSION
FEE
PER SESSION
FEE
55+Th 9-9:45am $96 $14
55+ DRIVER DISCOUNT PROGRAM
Shorewood Community & Event Center
5735 Country Club Road
Complete a Minnesota Department of Public Safety driver
improvement program and receive 10% off auto insurance
premiums (consult your provider for details). Register by
calling 1.888.234.1294 or at driverdiscountprogram.com.
DAY DATE TIME
T May 16 1-5pm
952.960.7902
5735 Country Club Road
parksandrec@ci.shorewood.mn.us
ci.shorewood.mn.us/community/parks_and_recreation
When registering for a program by phone, online, mail or in
person, the participant is subject to the Hold Harmless Waiver of
Liability, Data Privacy Act/Tennessen Warning and Photograph
Waiver found online at ci.shorewood.mn/community/parks_and_
recreation
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PARKS & RECREATION
FACILITIES & RENTALS
Shorewood Community
& Event Center
Picnic Shelters Athletic Fields Parks
Whether you are planning a picnic, reunion or a neighborhood get-together, Shorewood’s Community & Event Center,
picnic shelters, fields and parks offer an ideal location for any event.
PARKS & RECREATIONPARKS & RECREATION
SUMMER SNEAK PEEK
Follow Facebook.com/cityofshorewood or watch
upcoming newsletters for information on:
Concert in the Park
Movie in the Park
Fitness in the Park
Youth Activities
...and more!
Scan each QR code above to learn more about availabilty, pricing, and to make your reservation today.
SPRING • SUMMER
PHOTO CONTEST
All ages are invited to submit
photos taken in Shorewood
between March 20, 2023 and
September 22, 2023, to the city.
Categories include: Spring Wonder,
Summer Delights, People and Pets,
and Wildlife.
Submit your entry no later than
September 30, 2023, in jpeg format
to cityhall@ci.shorewood.mn.us,
or drop off a flash drive to city
hall. See complete information at
ci.shorewood.mn.us/photocontest.
Once submitted, entrants grant reproduction
rights to the City of Shorewood
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Water Efficiency Rebates
Through funding from the Clean Water Land and Legacy Amendment and the Metropolitan Council, City of Shorewood residents who install specified water-efficient devices may be eligible for a rebate(s). Rebate funds are limited and processed in the order they are received until all funds are spent. Learn more about the rebate program on the city’s website.
Market Value Notices from Hennepin County
You likely have received your property
value notice from Hennepin County
or will be receiving it very soon. If
you have any questions regarding
this notice, please call the phone
number provided on your notice to
speak to the appropriate appraiser or
assessor for your jurisdiction. Many
times, questions can be answered, and
concerns resolved during this initial
phone conversation. If circumstances
warrant additional valuation or
classification review, or a virtual
inspection, the assessor may arrange
for that as well. Taxpayers may call
their assessor (contact information
is on the notice) any time up until
the County Board of Appeal and
Equalization (CBAE) deadline for
appointments on May 17, 2023.
Rental Housing program and need for license
Short term rental of homes in
Shorewood (under 30 days) is
prohibited. Additionally, every home
that is rented out must be licensed.
A complete list of materials needed
for a rental license is located on the
city’s website under Government/City
Departments/ Planning and Protective
Inspections/Rental Housing License
Program and click on the pull-down
list of materials.
ROADS & CITY PROJECTS
Birch Bluff
All trees anticipated for removal have been marked with a dot of pink paint at
the base of each tree. If residents have any questions on trees, please contact
City Engineer, Andrew Budde at 952.960.7910 or cityengineer@ci.shorewood.
mn.us. Trees will be marked with a large “X” a few days prior to actual removal.
Strawberry Lane, Strawberry Court & Peach Circle
Trees have been trimmed around the power lines to allow for Xcel to relocate
their poles and lines ahead of the street and utility construction. In March, the
contractor began clearing trees needed to allow for street and utility work.
Once the trees are cleared, private utility companies (Xcel, Centerpoint, Lumen,
etc.) will begin their relocation work. This relocation work will continue through
the end of the month of April with companies coming to the site at different
times. Please anticipate a lot of noise and some short duration obstructions in
the street at times during this work.
Watch for road weight restrictions
Visit the city website for road weight restrictions this Spring. The City of
Shorewood follows the MnDOT guidelines for restriction dates. If you have
construction work performed, are moving, or having heavy deliveries, make
sure the contractors know the restriction weights. You can find the weight
restrictions on the map on the city website, ci.shorewood.mn.us/citymaps. Call
City Hall 952.960.7900 for information.
Proposed, approved and current road construction projects, and other items for general
road work can be found on the city’s website under Services/Roads and City Projects
PRESORTED
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U.S. POSTAGE PAID
TWIN CITIES, MN
PERMIT #30681
GET SOCIAL!
Mayor Labadie Visits the White House
On March 1, 2023, Shorewood
Mayor Jennifer Labadie attended
a meeting at the White House
“Communities in Action: Building
a Better Minnesota.” The meeting
provided local Minnesota leaders
the ability to discuss and learn
how federal legislation such as the
bipartisan Safer Communities Act,
the American Rescue Plan, the
bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and
the more recent Inflation Reduction
Act impacts their local communities.
Congressman Dean Phillips invited
Mayor Labadie to attend this
meeting where she represented
not only the City of Shorewood but
the entire Lake Minnetonka area in
Washington DC.
April Meetings & Events
Apr 4 7pm
Planning Commission Meeting
Apr 10 7pm
City Council Meeting
Apr 11 7pm
Park Commission Meeting
Apr 21 6-9pm
Parents Night Out
Apr 24 7pm
City Council Meeting
Please check for meeting updates on the city website.
City Council
JENNIFER LABADIE, Mayor jlabadie@ci.shorewood.mn.us
PAULA CALLIES, Council member pcallies@ci.shorewood.mn.us
PATRICK JOHNSON, Council member
pjohnson@ci.shorewood.mn.us
DUSTIN MADDY, Council member dmaddy@ci.shorewood.mn.us
GUY SANSCHAGRIN, Council member gsanschagrin@ci.shorewood.mn.us
City of Shorewood
5755 Country Club Road
Shorewood, MN 55331
Report road, park and other non-emergency city issues online at ci.shorewood.mn.us/SeeClickFix.
City Information
952.960.7900
web: ci.shorewood.mn.us
5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, MN 55331
Shorewood Community &
Event Center: 952.960.7902
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@Shorewood_Mn
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