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Long Range Financial Plan Meeting 2014
As part of the Village's annual budget preparation process, the Village Board will meet on Monday, September 9 at 6 p.m. to review the 2014-2023 Long Range Financial Plan. The Plan is designed to provide an overview of the Village's finances to understand the context in which the Village will be making annual budgetary decisions during the coming months. As such, the Plan includes a look at future capital needs as well as providing long-term budget projections.
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Village Board Meeting Highlights The Village Board held its regular meeting on Monday, September 3, 2013. The Board: - Approved October 27 from 2-4 p.m. as the date for 2013 Halloween activities.
- Approved a Temporary Extension of Premises request for Big Bay Brewing LLC, 4517 N Oakland Avenue, September 20, 2013 Plein Air Event.
- Approved a Street Festival Permit to Goldi's LLC for the Plein Air Event on September 20, 2013, 4500 Block of N. Oakland Avenue.
- Approved the appointment of Susan Huse to the Public Art Committee for a term to expire May 2015.
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Halloween Announcement
At Monday's Board meeting, the Halloween Trick or Treat hours were set for Sunday,October 27 from 2-4 p.m.
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Petition for Direct Legislation
On August 26, 2013 a Petition for Direct Legislation was provided to the Clerk's Office. The Clerk's Office is in the process of reviewing the Petition for completeness and anticipates certification to be completed either Monday, September 9 or Tuesday, September 10. Additional information, including when this item will be presented to the Village Board, will be provided in the next edition of the Manager's Weekly Memo.
The petition requests that the Village of Shorewood hold a referendum asking residents whether they would support a constitutional amendment to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling, which states corporations have the same constitutional rights as people and can freely donate to campaigns.
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 River Site Senior Assisted Living Development Proposal Update
Harbor Retirement Associates (HRA) is meeting with Shorewood's Plan Commission for the third time on Tuesday, September 10th, asking for consideration of a zoning amendment for developing an assisted living and memory care facility at the vacant lots along the Milwaukee River. New renderings and site plans were submitted that will be discussed in detail on Tuesday. At the meeting, the Commission will make a recommendation to the Village Board, who will hold a public hearing at their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, September 16. If approved, HRA would like to begin construction next spring.
The Village invites the public to attend the meetings or contact Village Manager Chris Swartz to share your comments and answer any questions at his email address, cswartz@villageofshorewood.org. The Village's website also contains a history of activities surrounding the River Site since Shorewood's Central District Master Plan was adopted in 2006. To view the River Site webpage, click here.
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Congrats Kathleen!
Last week, Kathleen Demien retired from the North Shore Health Department after six years of service to the Village of Shorewood. Kathleen, a Shorewood resident, began in 2007 at the Shorewood Health Department, then moved with the health department in 2012, when it merged with the North Shore Health Department. If you see Kathleen around town, thank her for her dedicated service!
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 The Resident Survey is Coming Soon!
In the coming weeks, you will receive a postcard in the mail inviting you to take an online survey. The purpose of this important survey is to provide the Shorewood Village Board with your perceptions and opinions about services, and current and future initiatives. Your answers will help direct Village officials as they establish policies for the type and level of services to be provided. Your input as a resident of Shorewood will serve as an important guide for the Village Board as it plans to meet the needs of Shorewood residents - now and in the future. The Village of Shorewood is working with the Center for Urban Initiatives and Research (CUIR) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for the administration of this survey. CUIR has extensive experience working with area communities in survey research, focus groups, and planning. Keep an eye out for your survey invitation card!
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Shorewood Foundation will host its first Oktoberfest FundraiserThe Shorewood Foundation will host its first Oktoberfest Fundraiser on September 29 at Hubbard Park Lodge in Shorewood at 5PM. Enjoy buffet-style German food, polka music, and a live and silent auction. A variety of seasonal beers will be available for purchase, including Leinenkugel Brewing Company, Lakefront Brewery, Stevens Point Brewery and Big Bay Brewing Company. Tickets are $50 and include a free commemorative beer stein. All proceeds benefit the Shorewood Foundation - enhancing the Shorewood community since 1964. For tickets, please visit www.shorewoodfoundation.org/currently or contact Kristin Fraser at 962-2275.
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Shorewood B.I.D Ladies Night Out!
The Shorewood Business Improvement District will host its first Ladies' Night Out on Thursday, September 12. Ladies shopping in Shorewood that evening should prepare to be pampered by participating businesses offering samples, specials, sales, free services and more! This fun evening of shopping and socializing will end at Village Pub where ladies can enjoy drink specials. Fabulous prizes from local businesses will be awarded to lucky winners. Visit enough businesses to be in the drawing and you could be one of them! Watch your mail for an official invitation with more details, and keep up with this and other business district events at Facebook.com/ShopShorewoodWI and through the BID website at shorewoodwi.com Back to Top |
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Shorewood Stages Plein Air Festival on September 19, 20 and 21
Come September, you'll wonder if you're in Paris, Greenwich Village or a thriving art colony. Surprise! It's Shorewood's first annual "Plein Air Shorewood" Festival where more than 50 talented, professional artists will paint outdoors throughout the Village on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 19-21. Paintings created during this 3-day weekend, that also includes a variety of other art-themed community events, will then be offered for sale at a Saturday night, September 21, Gala/ Reception/Auction at the Village Center/Shorewood Public Library (3920 N. Murray Ave.). For more information, please click here for the full brochure.
Each day of the event will include opportunities for anyone in the community to meet and greet the artists as they paint outdoors, as well as during these special after-hours social settings:
Thursday, September 19
* 6-9 p.m. Artist and Community Celebration at Hubbard Lodge, 3565 N. Morris Blvd., with live music. Food and beverages for purchase.
Friday, September 20
* 7-9 a.m. Community Breakfast Celebration at Atwater Park (Capitol Dr. and Lake Dr.) to celebrate the third anniversary of "Spillover II" and acknowledge the generosity of an anonymous donor who made the sculpture possible. Meet Village leaders, artists and volunteers.
* 6-10 p.m. Kensington Square Festival: Community celebration in the 4500 Block of N. Oakland Ave. with live music, artists, food and beverages (for purchase), and a performance by the McMenamin Irish Dance Academy and the band Loud Mouth Soup.
Saturday, September 21
All events open to all at the Shorewood Public Library, 3920 N. Murray Ave.
* 10 a.m.-12 noon Collector's Sneak Peek: Preview of paintings
* 6-6:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony
* 6:30-10 p.m. Plein Air Gala/Reception/Auction: Paintings on display in a silent auction, hors d'oeuvres, cash bar and entertainment. It is anticipated that more than 150 paintings will be presented for sale.
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Choosing a Contractor
Deciding on a contractor for home improvement projects can often times be overwhelming. When looking for a contractor there are a number of helpful sites that can help you make an educated choice.
All contractors working on one or two family residential homes are required to be licensed through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Below is a list of sites to better help you in your search for that right contractor.
The Planning and Development Department has an internal "Contractor Stop List" that can also be inquired about at any time by calling (414) 847-2640.
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Shorewood Library Fall Programming
The Shorewood Library's fall programs are ready to roll out. Here's a look at what's happening:
- Pre-School Storytime starts up in September for a new crew of 3 and 4 year olds. Register beginning on Monday, September 9, with storytimes running on Thursdays staring September 28.
- Once a month from September through December we'll offer an evening of family fun with Craft Nights. Bring the whole family from young to old.
- The youngest tots may also have fun at Pop in and Play (for children 6 months to 3 years of age) where they will build critical early literacy skills through stories, games and free play.
- School-age kids are invited to leave their parents at home and head to Camp Half-Blood on September 25. It will be a Percy Jackson action-packed afternoon of trivia, games and more - all about Rick Riordan's awesome series.
- Teens 13+ are invited to Library Late Nights, October through December. At Late Nights, the after-hours library will be a teen-only quiet study space or loud game-playing space, while we make stuff or watch movies.
Back to school is a busy time, so let the Library make it easier for you: program information is not only listed here, but also on flyers for you to take home, and on the Library's Facebook and Twitter pages.
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 Shorewood High School Instrument DriveShorewood High School students and community members will be collecting working instruments to donate to Haitian schools as part of the non-profit organization Musical Haiti. (Instruments that need small repairs will also be accepted.) The instrument drive is being organized and run by Maryann Desaulniers, a retired Marquette staff member, and her husband, Dan, both of whom are Shorewood community members. The instrument drive will be held on September 14 and September 28 from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. in the Shorewood High School parking lot. Back to Top |
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Calendar of EventsMeeting on Public Health Concerns
sponsored by the North Shore Health Department, Thur., Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Village Center The Health Department is currently working on a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) for the seven communities we serve. To develop the plan, The Health Department will be interacting with residents to determine what the perceived public health needs are at a public meeting. Shorewood Intermediate School Open House Tue., Sept. 17 at 7-9 p.m. Shorewood Intermediate School This event will give parents an opportunity to tour the Intermediate School. Shorewood High School Open House, Thur., Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. Shorewood High School This event will give parents an opportunity to tour the High School. |
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Long-Range Planning MeetingMonday, September 9, 2013 at 6 PM Committee Room Shorewood Foundation Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 4:30 PM Committee Room Parks CommissionTuesday, September 10, 2013 at 5:30 PM Manager's Office Plan CommissionTuesday, September 10, 2013 at 6:30 PM Court Room Pedestrian and Bike SafetyTuesday, September 10, 2013 at 7 PM Manager's Office Library Board Meeting Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 5 PM Village Center Community Development Authority Friday, September 13, 2013 at 7:30 AM Committee Room Village Board Meeting Monday, September 16, 2013 at 7:30 PM Court Room Shorewood Business Improvement District Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at 8:30 AM Committee Room
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Song of the Month
Recently retired public health nurse Kathleen Demien, chose a fitting song on the eve of her retirement, "Leaving on a Jet Plane" by Peter, Paul and Mary.
She said that she choose this song because it reminded her of when her boyfriend (now husband) left for the Vietnam War. For her, the song represented about all of what they both felt and experienced. |
Quotes of the Week
Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.
Henry Ford
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Health Tip
Fall can be a treat for the senses: the crisp air, apple picking, pumpkin carving, a gorgeous canopy of fall foliage, and the crunch of leaves underfoot. These months are a great time to exercise outdoors and enjoy cooler temperatures. |
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Environmental Tips
Before packing away those summer clothes, go through them and determine which items to keep, which items to repurpose into something else (cleaning rags, craft projects, etc.) and which to donate.
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