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Spring Clean Up Saturday, May 19

Shorewood residents may take advantage of the annual Spring Clean Up Saturday, May 19, 8am-4pm. Items may be dropped off at the Shorewood Public Works Facility, 24200 Smithtown Road (next to the public safety facility). Check the complete list for items accepted and fees if required. This year, there is a free paper shredding event the same day from 9am-noon in City Hall parking lot, 5755 Country Club Road. All documents will be shredded on site. Paper should be brought to the shred event in paper bags.

Urban Farm Animal Ordinance Passes Council

The Shorewood Planning Commission developed recommendations for a city ordinance allowing certain urban farm animals, such as chickens, to be permitted on residential properties. The council passed the ordinance, requiring a permit before housing the animals. Residents are encouraged to thoroughly read the ordinance prior to getting the animals. The permit has a one-time fee to cover initial inspections required by the ordinance. If you have questions, please call the city at 952.960.7900.

First Responder TV: Your Public Safety Source

LMCC’s new public safety program “First Responder TV”, is now airing on LMCC Channel 12 and the LMCC website.  Each month, First Responder TV will look at ways for citizens to stay safe, highlight local public safety events, feature on location training exercises, and much more.  Hosted by Kellie Murphy-Ringate, Fire Inspector for the Excelsior Fire District.

Christmas Lake Gate

In an effort to make sure boats entering Christmas Lake are not contaminated with Zebra Mussels, a gate has been installed at the public entrance of Christmas Lake. The gate will be down restricting access to the lake from 10 pm to 6 am daily. As in previous years, lake access continues to be during Shorewood park hours, 6 am-10 pm daily. During open hours boats may be inspected. If you have questions about the gate contact city hall at 952.960.7900. In case of emergency after business hours dial 9-1-1.

Lake Service Providers Must Have DNR Permit

Beginning in 2012, all lake service providers in Minnesota are required to take an Aquatic Invasive Species training course and get an AIS permit from the DNR. If you have a dock or lift installed, or any other item put into a lake, you should request the permit from your service provider. If they do not have a permit, direct them to contact the DNR at 651.259.5100 for permit information before you allow them to install the lake item. READ MORE

Medicine Drop Off Locations

Hennepin Councy has placed drop off bins for prescription and other unused medications at various locations throughout the county for the free disposal of medicines. Storing unused medicines in the home can be dangerous. Prescription drug abuse among the teen population is on the rise and there has been an increase of accidental poisonings. Disposing of medicines down the drain or in the garbage can cause groundwater contamination. The drop off sites are free and easy to use. Complete instructions and a list of accepted and unaccepted items should be reviewed before using the drop offs.