06 June Shore Report
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S HORE R EPORT
City of Shorewood News
2023 Vegetation Management Plan
J UNE 2023
Following review and comment by the Council on March 27, 2023, and a
community engagement period which included both an in-person open house
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and an on-line storyboard and survey in April, City of Shorewood staff has
prepared the 2023 Vegetation Management Plan, also known as the Integrated
Pest Management Workplan. This workplan includes the following:
Minimizing weed growth on athletic fields, and prioritizing resources
on Freeman Park, followed by Cathcart and Manor parks.
Tolerating higher amounts of weeds in open areas and other parts of
the parks.
Public Improvement Projects.....3
Completing alum treatment and safer chemical treatment of Manor Pond.
Determining the feasibility of options to address turf conditions in
Badger Park.
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Maintaining trails using hand and weed whips in the following
priority: Smithtown Trail, Vine Hill, Minnetonka Country Club open
space trails.
Continuing to evaluate the City’s emerald ash borer response and
prepare a future recommendation.**
**Respondents were split on emerald ash borer; about half indicated proactive
treatments are important, the other half suggested stopping treatments and removing
the trees when they are infected.
Work with us!
The City of Shorewood is hiring seasonal and permanent part-time positions
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with Public Works and at the Shorewood Community and Event Center.
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Learn more and apply at ci.shorewood.mn.us/careers
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PROGRAMS & EVENTS
PARKS & RECREATION
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YOGA IN THE PARK
TAI CHI FOR HEALTH – SUN 73 FORM
Freeman Park • 6000 Eureka Road
Shorewood Community & Event Center
Immerse yourself in nature as you move in community.
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Stretch and strengthen under a great ash tree while guided
Moving meditation helps us find balance both physically
by Niki, owner of Spirit of the Lake Yoga and experienced
and mentally. Tai Chi brings us back to the slow or yin
teacher, who will offer modifications appropriate to your
phase of nature, with life often being hectic and fast paced
current level. Leave feeling refreshed, grounded, and
(yang). The powerful Qigong exercise throughout Sun Style
soothed. Modifications are offered to accommodate most
improves the flow of “Qi” or inner life energy throughout
levels. Bring a yoga mat or blanket to practice on. Meet near
the body. Research shows that regular Tai Chi practice has
Eddy’s Station. Visit www.spiritofthelakeyoga.com/schedule
many health benefits, can prevent many health problems,
to register. Pre-registration is required. New students three
and helps people manage existing conditions. Modified
classes for $30. Class package and membership options
movements help make it easier to learn and safe and
available.
enjoyable for all who attend. Each class will build on the
one before it. Regular attendance will help you progress.
AGESDAYDATESTIMEFEE
Registration due one week prior to start date.
16+W6/7 - 9/2710:30amVaries
SESSIONAGESDAYDATETIMEFEE
TC1-116+TH6/15 - 7/206 pm$60
BEGINNER TAI CHI
TC1-216+TH7/27 - 8/316 pm$60
Badger Park • 5735 Country Club Road
Explore the many health benefits that can be gained and
improve your balance through the practice of Tai Chi. Tai
SOUTH LAKE SAFETY CAMP
Chi for Health forms are shorter and easier to learn and can
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easily be modified to accommodate almost any age and
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ability. Tai Chi is also known as meditation in motion. The
Campers spend the day learning about safety in a fun
mindful movement and breathing helps us cultivate our
camp environment. Highlights include a bike safety course,
internal energy which brings better health, improved mood
touring an ambulance, K-9 demos and spraying a fire hose!
and an overall sense of well-being. Meet near the park
Presented by City of Shorewood, Excelsior Fire District and
shelter. Registration due one week prior to start date.
South Lake Police Department. Watch for more details in
upcoming newsletters and facebook.com/cityofshorewood
SESSIONAGESDAYDATESTIMEFEE
TCB1-116+TH6/15 - 7/2011 am$60
GRADESDAYDATETIMEFEE
TCB1-216+TH7/27 - 8/3111 am$60
3-5WAug 98:15am-3:30pm$25
EngAGE WELL BALANCE AGILITY AND FUN
SOUTH SHORE SENIOR PARTNERS
Shorewood Community & Event Center
Shorewood Community & Event Center
5735 Country Club Road
5735 Country Club Road
Improve abilities for everyday life and beyond with Sue
Dedicated to encouraging seniors ages 55+ in
Kanter from Engage Physical Therapy and Wellness. Build
maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. Programs
strength, endurance, mobility, balance and functional
and activities provide seniors with time to socialize
ability. Register by calling 612.888.9882.
and participate in a variety of recreational and learning
opportunities. For additional program and membership
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information call 952.474.7635 or visit shorewoodcec.com
FEEFEE
55+Th9-9:45am$96$14
HOW TO REGISTER
952.960.79025735 Country Club Roadparksandrec@ci.shorewood.mn.us
For more info or to sign up for any event or program, contact us by phone, in person, or online!
When registering for a program by phone, online, mail or in person, the participant is subject to the Hold Harmless Waiver of Liability,
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Data Privacy Act/Tennessen Warning and Photograph Waiver found online at ci.shorewood.mn/parksandrec
Opening on Shorewood City Council
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The Shorewood City Council is seeking to fill a vacancy following the
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resignation of Patrick Johnson. Among many other functions, Shorewood
City Council Members are responsible for establishing priorities, making
policy decisions, enacting ordinances, adopting the budget, and making
personnel decisions. City Council Members serve at large, meaning they
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represent the entire city and not a specific ward or section of the city.
Don’t place small plastic items – like
To be considered for appointment to the Shorewood City Council, please
straws, plastic utensils, or loose
apply online or submit a paper application to City Administrator Marc
caps in the recycling cart. They fall
Nevinski at mnevinski@ci.shorewood.mn.us or in-person at Shorewood
through the recycling facility sorting
City Hall, 5755 Country Club Road. Deadline to apply is June 9, 2023 at
equipment and get trashed instead.
12:00 pm. Additional info and application at ci.shorewood.mn.us/careers
Recycling at Gatherings
Public Improvement Projects
Summer gatherings don’t need
to be trashy! Make a plan to use
Updates are available online and via email for all current projects.
compostable or reusable plates, cups,
Learn more and sign up at ci.shorewood.mn.us/projects.
and utensils. Recycle those cans and
STRAWBERRY LANE
BIRCH BLUFF ROAD
bottles too!
In June, the roadway contractor will
Phase 1 in the Birch Bluff
be mobilizing equipment, materials,
neighborhood has begun, and
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silt fence, and other miscellaneous
utilities work for Phase 2 will
Shorewood recycling dates for the
items to the site. These materials will
continue this month. Storm
month of June highlighted in blue.
be staged in the boulevard locations
Sewer Utility Construction is
of the project area. Once the project
also tentatively scheduled to
begins, equipment and materials will
begin in June. Road closures,
be periodically installed and shifted
parking restrictions, and
around the site. If you are a resident
other crucial updates will be
traveling through the neighborhood,
communicated via email and
please be patient with delivery crews
on-site by construction staff.
and contractors on-site.
Road construction provides the cheapest and best opportunity
for your neighborhood to get water. To find out if water is
available at your home, call City Hall at 952.960.7900.
ENTERTAINMENT
IN THE PARK
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PHOTO CONTEST
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WINNERS
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June Calendar
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June 12 7 pm
City Council Meeting
June 13 6 pm
Park Commission Meeting
2023 Park Tour 2 of 2
June 26 7 pm
City Council Meeting
Please check for meeting
updates on the city website.
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City Council
JENNIFER LABADIE, Mayor
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Excelsior Fire District & City of Shorewood
PAULA CALLIES, Councilmember
Welcome New Assistant Chief
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The City of Shorewood is happy to welcome
DUSTIN MADDY, Councilmember
Nate Basinger as Assistant Chief of Excelsior
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Fire District. For several years, Assistant
GUY SANSCHAGRIN, Councilmember
Chief Basinger had wanted to join the fire
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department in his hometown, but there was
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a waiting list every time he applied. Moving
to Shorewood gave him an opportunity to
serve in a new community, and he joined the
Excelsior Fire District in 2019.
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non-emergency city issues online at
He is most looking forward to working with
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Chief Mackey to help the department meet
the evolving needs of the district, and to keep
firefighters at the forefront of continuous
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improvement and proficiency. When asked
about his favorite thing about this job, 952.960.7900
Assistant Chief Basinger says, “I love that
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there’s always more to learn. It’s a career
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that can and should be defined by a continuous effort to learn new skills and
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tactics and improve upon the ones you already have. I love to train and put in
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hard work, and the fire service provides a near limitless opportunity for both.”
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