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02 March-April Shore Report tipsf report Nbsdi!'!Bqsjm!3135 Enjoying s’mores at Arctic Fever! Qsftjefoujbm!Opnjobujpo!Qsjnbsz!jt!Nbsdi!6-!3135 Jo!uijt!Jttvf Shorewood Polling Places will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm for voting ON Election Day, Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Preparing for Springpage 2 Precinct 1: Minnewashta Church, 26710 West 62nd Street City Code Updatepage 2 Precinct 2: Shorewood Community & Event Center, 5735 Country Club Road Precinct 3: Excelsior Covenant Church, 19955 Excelsior Boulevard Increasing Notices for Projectspage 2 To find your polling place, visit pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us and enter in your address to find out where you vote on Election Day. You may vote absentee at City Hall Upcoming Event during regular business hours through Monday, March 4th, at 5:00 pm. City Hall Detailspages 3-4 will be open for voting on Saturday, March 2nd, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Website Launchpage 3 2024 Elections Calendar Below is a tentative schedule for the upcoming elections. Please see the city Recyclingpage 4 website for updates. Making Sense of Local March 4May 14 Governmentpage 5 Absentee voting for Presidential Special Election for County Nomination Primary closes at 5 pmCommissioner District 6, polls open City Calendarpage 6 7 am to 8 pm March 5 Presidential Nomination Primary, polls August 13 open 7 am to 8 pmPrimary Election, polls open 7 am to 8 pm Tubuf!pg!uif!Djuz!3135 April 12 The State of the City will be available Absentee voting opens for County November 5 to view online this April. Visit the City’s Commissioner District 6 special electionGeneral Election, polls open 7 am to 8 website or lmcc-tv.org to view. pm. Shorewood will vote for Mayor (1) April 30 and City Council (2) seats in the 2024 Special Primary possible for County General Election. Candidates may file Commissioner District 6, polls open 7 am for city offices from July 30th to August to 8 pm 13th, 2024, at 5:00 pm. tipsf report • Nbsdi!'!Bqsjm!3135 Op!Evnqjoh!Mboetdbqjoh! Qsfqbsjoh!Zpvs!Zbse!gps!Tqsjoh Nbufsjbmt!po!Djuz!Tusffut Once warm weather is finally here, take a moment to walk around your property and pick up trash that has accumulated in the bushes, dispose of items stored When considering your spring outside your garage that are no longer used or in good condition, and dispose of landscaping projects, please remember ripped up and discarded tarps, any accumulated pet waste, and other trash. An to let your contractors know the hour of preventative clean-up improves neighbor relationships, saves unpleasant City prohibits dumping landscaping contact with code enforcement staff and provides a sense of a well-maintained materials in the public street. Such community. Additional reminders: items must be delivered and stored on your property. Items dumped in the • Parking vehicles or trailers is prohibited in required front yards except on the road will be removed at their owner’s driveway expense. • All vehicles stored outside a garage must be licensed and operable • Canvas and vinyl storage sheds are prohibited • Grass and weeds must be kept at a height of twelve inches or less Djuz“t!Vqebuf!pg!Djuz!Dpef • Trash cans may only be stored next to the street twelve hours before and after trash pick-up The City will be undertaking many amendments of the City Code to Ofx!Svmft!gps!Vscbo!Gbsn!Bojnbmt update the regulations to match new state and federal rules, modernize City Council recently amended the rules for keeping urban farm animals. Those language, adopt implemented practices, who want to keep chickens no longer need to seek the approval of their neighbors; and make zoning ordinance revisions to however, all enclosures, runs, and coops need to be fully enclosed and farther implement the City’s Comprehensive away from their neighbors’ homes than previously allowed to reduce the impact of Plan. The amendments will be done the birds on their neighbors. All enclosures, runs, and coops must be placed in rear by topic and the entire project will take yards. Nets over open enclosures and runs are acceptable. several years. If you would like to stay informed on the code updates, you can Urban farm animal permits will need to be renewed annually like other animal review the City Council and Planning licenses. City staff will send out a reminder to all previous permit holders in March Commission agendas or review the letting them know their license has expired. amendments as they are finalized. All are available on the City’s website. Urban farm animals include chickens, guinea hens, domestic ducks, geese, and Anyone can sign up for automatic turkeys, bees, and rabbits. Enclosures/runs for bees or rabbits are not required to notices when the agendas and be fully enclosed. For a full listing of requirements for urban farm animals, contact ordinance notifications are available. staff or visit the City’s website Visit the City’s website to sign up. Jodsfbtjoh!Opujdf!gps!Efwfmpqnfou!boe!Qvcmjd!Qspkfdut! To provide more information on developments around the community, the City will be sending out new ways to let people know about new applications. For private developments that require review by the Planning Commission and City Council, a postcard will be sent to nearby homeowners when a new application is received in addition to the notification letter that is sent ten days before a public meeting on the development. Small development signs (18 inches by 24 inches) will also be placed near the street in front of the property letting people know that an application is submitted. A QR code on these signs link to the City’s website, where more information about the application can be found. For public improvement projects, these signs will be used for smaller projects with multiple access points, like a park project or a drainage project. They will also include a QR link to the City’s website for more information. Djuz!pg!Tipsfxppe 3 tipsf report • Nbsdi!'!Bqsjm!3135 Usff!Tbmf!3135!Dpnnvojuz!Hbsefo!Sfhjtusbujpo!Opx! Cfhjot!Bqsjm!2Bwbjmbcmf!Pomjof The City of Shorewood is Renewal application deadline for returning gardeners is excited to announce that March 12. Shorewood Parks and Recreation will begin we will be selling trees to accepting applications for new gardeners on March 13 residents again this year! A through May 1. Registration forms can be found online at the limited number of container City’s website, under the Parks and Recreation department. trees will be sold individually at wholesale prices to Shorewood residents beginning at 8 am on April 1. For a complete list of trees, visit the City website or pick up an order form at City Hall. Ifoofqjo!Dpvouz!Pqfo!Cppl!Nffujoht Hennepin County assessors will hold a series of meetings in April for property owners to discuss their property valuation. Meetings are scheduled at various locations around the County. Property owners may also contact the assessor directly before May 22, 2024. Watch your mailbox Tufq!up!ju!Sfhjtusbujpo!Cfhjot!Bqsjm!2 in March for your valuation notice and more information Join the challenge this May on behalf of your community about the Open Book Meetings or contacting the assessor. and for a chance to win prizes! Step to it is not just about More information can be found on Hennepin County’s walking; almost any activity counts, including running, website at: https://www.hennepin.us/residents/property/ cycling, dancing, manual wheelchair use, and many others. assessment#residential-assessment-offices Registration opens April 1. Visit steptoit.org to learn more and register. Ofx!Xfctjuf!up!Mbvodi!jo!Nbsdi The City of Shorewood is partnering with CivicPlus®, a provider of integrated technology solutions exclusively for local governments, to launch a new, mobile-responsive, highly-functional civic website. Our new website will provide a more user-friendly experience with documents, offer more dynamic content and more timely news, and improve administrative efficiencies, among other features. Updates about the new website will be available on the City’s website and the next ShoreReport. Fokpz!fmfdujpo!tfbtpo!boe!xbou!up!nblf! b!ejggfsfodf@!Cfdpnf!bo!Fmfdujpo!Kvehf" The City is looking for civic-minded people to join our Dbo!zpv!gjoe!Mvdlz“t!Qput!P“!Hpme@ talented team! Judges are paid $15-$17 per hour and it’s fun! Election Judges must communicate clearly with voters, enjoy Starting March 1, explore your neighborhood parks and make helping others, be available to work long hours, and show your own luck by spotting a green pot of gold, hidden by attention to detail. Other required qualifications include: Lucky the Leprechaun. Take a photo with the treasures you U.S. citizenship, Minnesota residency, possession of voting find, and send it to parksandrec@ci.shorewood.mn.us before rights, and the ability to read, write and speak English. Monday, March 18., Pick up your share of the gold at the Student Election Judges must be at least 16 years old and Shorewood Community and Event Center. Each entry will be have approval from their parents. All Election Judges must entered into a drawing for a gift card. More information on complete a minimum of two hours paid training. the City’s website. Djuz!pg!Tipsfxppe 4 tipsf report • Nbsdi!'!Bqsjm!3135 Uif!3134!Gbmm03135!Xjoufs!Qipup!Dpouftu!Efbemjof!jt! Nbsdi!42 The 2023-2024 fall and winter photo contest is taking place! We are currently accepting photo submissions in the following categories: Winter Wonder, Fall Delights, People and Pets, and Wildlife. Pictures should be taken in Shorewood between September 23, 2023 (the first day of autumn) and March 18, 2024 (the last day of winter). Winners in each category will have their photos framed and displayed at City Hall or the Shorewood Community and Event Center, and will each receive a framed print. Submissions will be accepted through March 31, 2024. Please submit photos to cityhall@ci.shorewood.mn.us. Official rules can be found on the City’s website. Photo by Judith Benka Sfdzdmjoh!jt!Op!Gbjszubmf! Glass bottles and jars are sorted by Do you wonder what really happens color in Saint Paul, and the clear glass to recyclables when they leave your is sent to Shakopee to make bottles home? This has become an increasingly for drinks, pickles, salad dressing and common question, which is why metro more. counties are working together to assure you that recycling is no myth. It’s real Recycled paper and cardboard are and it works here. made into cereal and cracker boxes in Saint Paul, while recycled food cans Minnesota and the Midwest are home are made into new products like wire to many recycling facilities that collect, and parts for cars and appliances at sort, process, and manufacture items facilities in the Midwest. made from the bottles, boxes, and other Boovbm!Tqsjoh!Dmfbo.Vq! containers we put in our recycling bins. boe!Tfdvsf!Qbqfs!Tisfe! Our efforts to recycle and reduce waste save energy, protect resources, and Plastic milk and laundry detergent Fwfou!Tdifevmfe!gps!Nbz!29 support local businesses and jobs. jugs are made into durable decking, City of Shorewood’s Annual Spring About 78,000 jobs in Minnesota are fencing, and landscaping products in Clean-Up and Secure Paper Shred supported by the recycling industry. Paynesville, and plastic drink bottles Event will take place on Saturday, May and produce containers are made into 18. More information, including price You can be proud that recycling new plastic bottles in Wisconsin and lists, is available on the City’s website works in Minnesota. Learn more at Ohio. and will be mailed to residents in April. RecyclingExists.com. Sfdzdmjoh!Qjdl.Vq MARCH APRIL Shorewood pick-up dates are SMTWTFS SMTWTFS highlighted in blue. Mainland residents’ recycling is picked up every Wednesday, 12 123456 and Island residents’ on Thursday. 3456789 78910111213 To download the yearly calendar, find 14151617181920 10111213141516 your collection day, or sign up for email 21222324252627 17181920212223 reminders, visit the City website. 282930 24252627282930 31 5 Djuz!pg!Tipsfxppe athletic fields, opening park buildings, and repairing any damage from winter operations or activities. In the summer months, crews mow grass and athletic fields, clean shelters, and complete maintenance projects. In the winter months, time is spent building and maintaining ice rinks, clearing trails and sidewalks, and performing tree trimming around the city. Throughout every season, staff empty trash and recycle containers in parks, maintain bathrooms, and general cleanup that is needed throughout the parks. Other Roles and Duties Public Works staff perform many other roles and duties to support the operations of the City and serve its Nbljoh!Tfotf!pg!Mpdbm!Hpwfsonfou;!Uif!Qvcmjd! residents. Staff help to maintain public Xpslt!Efqbsunfou buildings, fix equipment, and support community events. Crews provide The Public Works Department is perhaps one of the most visible departments valuable insight in identifying problems in the City, and nearly every resident and business directly benefits from the for large construction projects, and department’s hard work each day. often provide innovative solutions. Public Works staff are critical to a Road Maintenance community’s emergency response The Public Works Department spends a significant amount of time maintaining the during a disaster or emergency event City’s streets. Work ranges from snow removal and de-icing in the winter to street and work closely with Fire and Police sweeping in the spring and fall, to pothole patching in the summer. This constant both during and following an event. attention helps to keep roads passable and safe. Larger scale and specialized Whether going to work, playing maintenance projects, such as crack sealing, are often performed by contractors outdoors, cooking a meal, or washing and help extend the life of roads, trails, and sidewalks. laundry, the Public Works Department makes possible the basic activities Utility Maintenance people enjoy every day. Underneath most city streets are many different public and private utilities. Public utilities include water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer lines. Private utilities include gas, electric, and communications lines. Public Works staff maintain public utilities by flushing hydrants, checking valves, cleaning sewer lines, and repairing manhole structures. If a water main breaks, Public Works staff work diligently to repair the break, typically with the aid of a utility contractor. Public Works staff do Tfbtpobm-!Qbsu.Ujnf!Kpc! not work on private utility lines but do issue right-of-way permits and ensure City infrastructure is restored if damaged. Pqqpsuvojujft! Crews also closely monitor the operation of the water system at wells and water Looking for a summer job? The City towers to ensure the proper supply of water, as well as the operation of pumps of Shorewood is hiring for seasonal and filters. Public Works utility operators have water operator licenses in order to positions! If you like the outdoors properly and safely maintain the water system. – this is perfect for you! Positions last approximately five months and Additionally, many streets have curb and gutter which convey storm water and are available in the Public Works melting snow to catch basins and then to stormwater ponds. In areas without curb department working in the City’s parks and gutter, crews maintain ditches and culverts to keep storm water flowing to and streets. The positions pay $18/hour ponds and other structures. and are open until filled. Applicants must be at least 16 years old. Visit the Parks Maintenance City’s website for more information and City parks require considerable attention throughout the year to ensure their to apply. use and enjoyment by residents and visitors. The same Public Works staff that maintain roads, maintain the City’s parks. In the spring, crews are busy preparing dj/tipsfxppe/no/vt 6 PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID TWIN CITIES, MN PERMIT #30681 Shorewood City Hall 5755 Country Club Rd Shorewood, MN 55331 P: 952.960.7900 Community & Event Center 5735 Country Club Rd Shorewood, MN 55331 P: 952.960.7902 Tipsfxppe!Djuz!Dpvodjm Reach your City Councilmembers via email or call 952.960.7900 Jennifer Labadie, Mayor jlabadie@ci.shorewood.mn.us Paula Callies, Councilmember pcallies@ci.shorewood.mn.us Dustin Maddy, Councilmember dmaddy@ci.shorewood.mn.us Guy Sanschagrin, Councilmember gsanschagrin@ci.shorewood.mn.us Scott Zerby, Councilmember szerby@ci.shorewood.mn.us Vqdpnjoh!Nffujoht!'!Fwfout MARCHAPRIL Lucky’s Pots O’ Gold (see page 3)Tree Sales Begin (see page 3) To report road, park, and other March 1 to 18 - Shorewood Parks April 1 non-emergency City concerns online, visit ci.shorewood.mn.us/ Election Day (see page 1)Step to it Challenge Registration SeeClickFix March 5, 7 am - 8 pmApril 1 (see page 3) City Council MeetingPlanning Commission Meeting March 11, 7 pm - City HallApril 2, 7 pm - City Hall The ShoreReport is the City of Shorewood’s bimonthly newsletter. Park Commission MeetingCity Council Meeting For more information on City March 12, 7 pm - City HallApril 8, 7 pm - City Hall events, activities, and news, visit our website ci.shorewood.mn.us Planning Commission MeetingHand Only CPR & AED Orientation March 19, 7 pm - City HallApril 9, 7 pm - South Lake Minnetonka Safety Public Building Like, share, and follow the City of City Council Meeting Shorewood across social media! March 25, 7 pm - City HallPark Commission Meeting April 9, 7 pm - City Hall Recycling Committee Meeting CityofShorewood March 26, 5:30 pm - Shorewood City Council Meeting Community and Event CenterApril 22, 7 pm - City Hall Shorewood_Mn Good Friday - City Hall Closed 1/2 DayRecycling Committee Meeting March 29April 23, 5:30 pm - Shorewood Community and Event Center ShorewoodMN Election Day (Tentative) April 30, 7 am - 8 pm (see page 1)