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GREENWOOD DIRECTORY CITY HALL Location: 20225 Cottagewood Road Deephaven, MN 55331 Regular Hours: 8am to 4:30pm, Monday-Friday Summer Hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day): 8am to 5pm, Monday-Thursday 8am to 12noon, Fridays Main Phone: 952.474.6633 City Clerk/City Docks: Dana Young, 952.358.9939, [email protected] Zoning Administrator: Dale Cooney, 952.358.9938, [email protected] Building Permits/Public Works: Teresa Pendleton, 952.358.9935, [email protected] Utility Billings/Final Billings for Property Sales: Deborah Hicks, 952.358.9934, deborahhicks@ cityofdeephaven.org Fax/Web: 952.474.1274, greenwoodmn.com CITY COUNCIL Mayor Deb Kind 952.401.9181, [email protected] Councilwoman Kristi Conrad 952.285.5345, [email protected] Councilman Bill Cook 612.805.0424, [email protected] Councilman Tom Fletcher 952.224.5550, tfl[email protected] Councilman Bob Quam 612.384.4349, [email protected] LMCC The Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission provides community programming (including council meetings) on channels 8, 12, 20 & 21. Or view at lmcc-tv.org where you may use “agenda parsing” to skip to the topic you want to view. PUBLIC SAFETY Request a Police Officer: 911 Non-Emergency Number 952.258.5321 Fire or Medical Emergency: 911 Animal Services: 952.258.5321 South Lake Minnetonka Police Department: 952.474.3261, M-F, 8:30am to 4:30pm, southlakepd.com Excelsior Fire District: 952.401.8801, M-F, 9:30am to 2pm, excelsiorfire.org Citywide Emergency: Alerts will be sent via the city email system (sign up at greenwoodmn.com) and will be posted at greenwoodmn.com. Watch TV Emergency Broadcast System. Listen to WCCO Radio 830. Sign up for regional alerts at nixle.com. Call Before You Dig: Gopher State One Call, 651.454.0002 Quarterly 3RD QUARTER 2018 New Recycling Hauler! At the May 2 meeting, the city council approved low-bidder Republic Services to provide city-wide recycling collection. Republic will deliver new containers to households the week of August 27. Due to the Labor Day holiday, Republic’s first collection day will be Friday, September 7. See the enclosed flyer for details. OLD VINTAGE AND RANDY'S BINS: On Thursday, August 30, be sure to have your Vintage or Randy’s bins out for removal, even if you don’t have recycling to be serviced. Vintage and Randy’s bins will be removed that day. Greenwood Parade Greenwood will celebrate July 4th with our annual parade that travels from Greenwood Park to the Old Log and back. Dress in red, white, and blue. Decorate your bike, wagon, or stroller. After the parade, there will be games, prizes, and treats for kids. Bring your family and friends to join in the fun! Meet at the park by Covington and Fairview at 9:45am. The parade starts at 10am. JULY 4TH T-SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE PARADE FOR $10. Questions: Kristi Conrad 952.285.5345. Area Activities Visit excelsior-lakeminnetonkachamber. com to see details regarding the FIRECRACKER RUN (some routes travel through Greenwood – expect delays 7:30-9:30am) and the schedule of area July 4th activities! Volunteers and contributions are needed. Donate online or mail a check to the Excelsior - Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce, 37 Water Street, Excelsior, MN 55331 Your support is appreciated! Parking Parking for July 4th afternoon / evening festivities is available at the Old Log for $10 per vehicle. LAKE MINNETONKA USA 2018 Election In addition to federal, state, and regional offices, this year’s election includes voting for the two city council seats currently held by Councilman Tom Fletcher and Councilman Bob Quam. Fletcher has announced he is running for re-election. City Office Filing Opens: July 31, 2018 City Office Filing Closes: August 14, 2018 Primary Election Date: August 14, 2018 General Election Date: November 6, 2018 Greenwood has one precinct located at the Old Log Theatre, 5185 Meadville, Greenwood, MN 55331. Polls will be open 7am to 8pm. Visit greenwoodmn. com for absentee ballot and other election information. Sign Up for City Emails Go to greenwoodmn.com and click on “Email List” to subscribe to the city email system. Once activated, you will receive links to monthly council agendas and minutes, as well as other items of community interest. The system is private and you may unsubscribe at anytime.

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Page 1: Quarterly - Greenwood, Minnesota

GREENWOOD DIRECTORY

CITY HALL Location: 20225 Cottagewood Road Deephaven, MN 55331Regular Hours: 8am to 4:30pm, Monday-FridaySummer Hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day): 8am to 5pm, Monday-Thursday 8am to 12noon, FridaysMain Phone: 952.474.6633City Clerk/City Docks: Dana Young, 952.358.9939, [email protected] Administrator: Dale Cooney, 952.358.9938, [email protected] Permits/Public Works: Teresa Pendleton, 952.358.9935, [email protected] Billings/Final Billings for Property Sales: Deborah Hicks, 952.358.9934, deborahhicks@ cityofdeephaven.orgFax/Web: 952.474.1274, greenwoodmn.com

CITY COUNCILMayor Deb Kind 952.401.9181, [email protected] Kristi Conrad 952.285.5345, [email protected] Bill Cook 612.805.0424, [email protected] Tom Fletcher 952.224.5550, [email protected] Bob Quam 612.384.4349, [email protected]

LMCCThe Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission provides community programming (including council meetings) on channels 8, 12, 20 & 21. Or view at lmcc-tv.org where you may use “agenda parsing” to skip to the topic you want to view.

PUBLIC SAFETYRequest a Police Officer: 911 Non-Emergency Number 952.258.5321Fire or Medical Emergency: 911Animal Services: 952.258.5321South Lake Minnetonka Police Department:

952.474.3261, M-F, 8:30am to 4:30pm, southlakepd.com

Excelsior Fire District: 952.401.8801, M-F, 9:30am to 2pm, excelsiorfire.orgCitywide Emergency: Alerts will be sent via the city email system (sign up at greenwoodmn.com) and will be posted at greenwoodmn.com. Watch TV Emergency Broadcast System. Listen to WCCO Radio 830. Sign up for regional

alerts at nixle.com.Call Before You Dig: Gopher State One Call, 651.454.0002

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New Recycling Hauler! at the May 2 meeting, the city council approved low-bidder Republic Services to provide city-wide recycling collection. Republic will deliver new containers to households the week of august 27. Due to the Labor Day holiday, Republic’s first collection day will be Friday, September 7. See the enclosed flyer for details. OLD VINTAGE AND RANDY'S BINS: On thursday, august 30, be sure to have your Vintage or Randy’s bins out for removal, even if you don’t have recycling to be serviced. Vintage and Randy’s bins will be removed that day.

Greenwood ParadeGreenwood will celebrate July 4th

with our annual parade that travels from Greenwood Park to the Old Log

and back. Dress in red, white, and blue. Decorate your bike, wagon, or stroller. after the parade, there will

be games, prizes, and treats for kids. Bring your family and friends to

join in the fun! Meet at the park by Covington and Fairview at 9:45am.

the parade starts at 10am. JULY 4TH T-SHIRTS WILL BE

AVAILABLE AT THE PARADE FOR $10.Questions: Kristi Conrad 952.285.5345.

Area ActivitiesVisit excelsior-lakeminnetonkachamber.

com to see details regarding the FIRECRACkER RUN (some routes

travel through Greenwood – expect delays 7:30-9:30am) and the schedule of area July 4th activities! Volunteers

and contributions are needed. Donate online or mail a check to the excelsior - Lake Minnetonka

Chamber of Commerce, 37 Water Street, excelsior, MN 55331

Your support is appreciated!

ParkingParking for July 4th afternoon /

evening festivities is available at the Old Log for $10 per vehicle.

L A K E M I N N E T O N K A U S A

2018 electionIn addition to federal, state, and regional offices, this year’s election includes voting for the two city council seats currently held by Councilman tom Fletcher and Councilman Bob Quam. Fletcher has announced he is running for re-election.City Office Filing Opens: July 31, 2018City Office Filing Closes: August 14, 2018Primary election Date: august 14, 2018 General election Date: November 6, 2018Greenwood has one precinct located at the Old Log theatre, 5185 Meadville, Greenwood, MN 55331. Polls will be open 7am to 8pm. Visit greenwoodmn.com for absentee ballot and other election information.

Sign Up for City EmailsGo to greenwoodmn.com and click on “email List” to subscribe to the city email system. Once activated, you will receive links to monthly council agendas and minutes, as well as other items of community interest. the system is private and you may unsubscribe at anytime.

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Jul 10 City Council Meeting, 7pmJul 11 Planning Commission Meeting, 7pmAug 1 City Council Meeting, 7pmAug 8 Planning Commission Meeting, 7pmSep 5 City Council Meeting, 7pmSep 12 Planning Commission Meeting, 7pm

All meetings are held in the Deephaven Council Chambers, 20225 Cottagewood Road

kEY DATES

Summer is here – finally! See below for info about city items of interest ... • The city's contract with Randy's Environmental Services expires in August, so the

city council approved a request for proposals to provide city recycling services. Republic Services was the low-bidder and will begin providing recycling collection services in September. See the insert for more details.

• The planning commission and city council continue to work on the ordinance to regulate residential properties based on lot characteristics.

• In May, the city council approved the draft of the city's 2040 Comprehensive Plan and sent it to neighboring jurisdictions for input. The city council will review comments (if any) at the December council meeting and approve a draft to send to the Met Council.

Please join me at our annual July 4th Parade (details on other side). I hope to see you there! – MAYOR DEB kIND

Greenwood Quarterly 3RD QUARTER 2018G R E E N W O O D M N . C O MMayor’s Corner

Did You Know?

Watercraft Operation Reminders & Increased Water Patrol In response to concerns raised by residents, water patrol presence will continue to be strong in St. alban’s Bay during the summer of 2018. the increased patrol has and will continue to deter unsafe and inconsiderate activity in the bay. Residents should call 911 to report both dangerous and non-emergency concerns. For example, a driver towing people close to docks or other watercraft is a dangerous activity that should be reported immediately. Loud music from an anchored boat is an example of a concern that could be reported. If possible, please include the boat description and license number when calling 911. Here are a few rule reminders:• WATERSkIING, TUBING, WAkE

SURFING hours are sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. Boats and jet skis towing people are required to have an observer 12yrs or older in addition to the driver.

• JET SkI hours are 9:30am to 1 hour before sunset. Operation of a jet ski for more than 30 minutes in one area is prohibited.

• A MINIMUM WAkE is required for boats and jet skis within 150ft of shore, swimmers, docks, or another boat / jet ski. exception: normal speed is allowed perpendicular from the shore from which a boat or jet ski is operating.

Unused or Expired Medication Disposal

Monday thru Friday, 8am-4:30pmHennepin County Sheriff’s Water Patrol Office

4141 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park 55384

2018 City Road Projectsthis year’s proposed projects include: (1) MINNETONkA BLVD concrete gutter and patching on the eastbound lane. (2) Re-grading and new bituminous surface on FAIRVIEW STREET between Meadville and the south leg of Covington Street, and approx 170 feet long between the two recently completed sections and MEADVILLE STREET from the intersection with Minnetonka Blvd to approx 170 feet to the northwest. (3) General crack repair. (4) General pothole repair. Bids will be considered for approval at the July 10 council meeting. Work will begin in late summer or early fall. Questions: Councilman Bill Cook 612.805.0424.

CONSTRUCTION HOURS are between 7am and 9pm on weekdays, and between 8am and 7pm on weekends and holidays.

National Night Out is AUG 7. If you would like an officer from the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department to stop by your gathering, contact Laura Holtan 952.960.1643 [email protected].

Thank You Gardenersfor making the entry signs to our city beautiful ... Deephaven Border Sign: Kristen LewisChristmas Lake Road Sign: Anonymous Manor Road Sign: Kiersa Carlson & Carole SayerVillas Sign: Jeff & Malana Schmidt and Joan Slattery

Utility Bill Deadlineunpaid balances on your city utility bill must be paid in full on or before SEP 14, 4:30PM. If the past-due amount is not paid, the amount will be levied for payment with your property taxes.

Tour de Tonkais AUG 4. explore one of 6 scenic routes through the Lake Minnetonka area and surrounding communities (some routes travel through Greenwood – expect delays). Volunteers also are needed. Visit tourdetonka.org for details and registration.

WanteD: Planning Commissionersthe planning commission has openings! this group makes recommendations to the council regarding variances and more. Download an application at greenwoodmn.com or stop by City Hall. For more details, contact Zoning administrator Dale Cooney at 952.358.9938, [email protected].

Setting up AUTO-PAY for utility bills is easy!Visit greenwoodmn.com to downlaod the form.

Bill Pay RemindersIf you use a “bill pay” service through your bank to pay your Greenwood utility bill, please s chedule your check to be delivered before the due date and include the account number and property address on the memo line of the check.