Master ARC Meeting Rescheduled Tues, Jan 24, 6:30pm at Hugo City Hall

The next meeting of Victor Gardens Community Association (Master) Architectural Review Committee has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 24 6:30pm at Hugo City Hall, 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North, Hugo.

The ARC will discuss concepts for new homes with Tim Whitten, an architect working with builder D.R. Horton. The ARC will also continue its work developing installation guidelines for satellite dish antenae and review a new home plan submitted by The Nest/Modern Bungalow Company LLC.

Master Board Meeting Jan. 5 - Rescheduled from Dec. 8

The next meeting of the Master Board is Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012.  The meeting was rescheduled from Dec. 8, 2011.  A brief Master ARC meeting will follow.

The agenda includes:
Ryan Manning with Anytime Fitness
Dan with Goetz Landscape
Goetz Holiday lighting discussion
Financial Reports
Communication and Committee Reports
a)     ARC Committee-
b)    Long-Term Planning Committee
c)     Social Committee
Management Report
a)     Work Order Report
b)    Tax Forfeited Parcels
c)     CD Rates
d)    Flag Poles (Lighting Bids)
e)     Security Service (Semper Fi)
f)     Activity Center Cleaning Service (Go Get Fred)
g)    North Village 5th Addition at Victor Gardens

Master ARC Meeting reschedulued for Thurs. Dec. 15, 6:30pm

The meeting that was originally scheduled last week will be held Thursday, Dec. 15 at 6:30pm.  

Due to scheduling challenges, the venue has changed to an alternate one in Hugo.  Please contact me for location and directions if you're interested in attending.

Tonight's Master Board and Master ARC Meetings have been Cancelled

Tonight's meetings are both cancelled.  The Victor Gardens Calendar will be updated, and another announcement will be posted on the website when the meetings have been rescheduled.

Seasonal Lighting's Looking Great!

Goetz Landscape is continuing to install the seasonal decorations and lighting throughout Victor Gardens neighborhoods.  For areas where electricity isn't available, especially at Victor Gardens entrances, Goetz is using solar lights and urns decorated with holiday greens.  The Board has heard many positive comments on the displays so far, and how they visually tie the communities together.

Holiday Lighting Design Approved

Victor Gardens' Master Board approved the purchase and installation of new holiday lighting and decorations.  In an effort to spread cheer throughout Victor Garden's varied neighborhoods, many of our permanent structure's roofs will be lined with lights and decorated with lighted wreaths. Spruce top planters will be located at various entrances. Pergolas and trees will be be lighted where larger, roofed structures are not located.

The new lights will be commercial grade, energy efficient, durable soft-white (the warmer colored variety) L.E.D.'s.  All the lights will be re-usable in future holiday seasons.  

The Master Board approved Goetz Landscape's proposal with the idea that more may be added to the comprehensive design in future years.

Enjoy!

Pratt Homes Approved to Build Near Val Jean Park

Last evening, Pratt Homes received approval from the Master ARC to build a new home at Victor Hugo Blvd. and Val Jean Blvd.  This new home will take advantage of its alley-garage location and corner prominence near Val Jean Park.

Victor Gardens Application Package for New Home Construction

Victor Gardens Community Association's ARC finalized and approved forms meant to simplify the process by which new builders submit new home plan proposals for ARC approval.  The forms have been developed over the last few years through the careful work of the Master ARC. The forms have already been successfully used by the ARC to review new proposed home plans.

The Application Package for New Home Construction is available in PDF format and Microsoft Word format for the builder's convenience.

Holiday Decorations Planned this Year

This afternoon, Kari Miller, Master Board members and Dan Steuernagel of Goetz Landscape discussed outdoor holiday neighborhood decoration options in time for this Christmas.  The Board expressed a need for a comprehensive plan to spread holiday cheer throughout Victor Gardens and not just a few primary locations.  The Board is pursuing a phased approach to purchase re-usable, energy efficient, and durable lighting.

Master ARC Meeting Change - Monday Aug. 8, 6:30PM at Hugo City Hall

Due to a scheduling conflict at VG's Activity Center- the next Master ARC meeting will be held at Hugo City Hall, Monday, August 8, 6:30PM.  These meetings are open to residents, however, a resident forum is not provided.


The next resident forum will be held during the next Master Board Meeting scheduled for Sept. 29.

Long Term Planning

The Master Board recently discussed forming a Long Term Planning Committee for Victor Gardens.  The Master Board would like direct and active input from interested residents about the future of our community.  Ideally this committee would plan for Victor Gardens' future, including goal setting, new building and beautification projects, long term maintenance, etc.   The Board is also looking for volunteers to serve on our current Landscape Committee.  These groups should be comprised of residents from all our sub-associations.
Residents interested in serving on these Committees should attend the Victor Gardens Community Association's (Master) next meeting on Sept 29, 6:00pm at Victor Gardens Neighborhood Activity Center.

Master Association Meetings Scheduled

Two Master Association meetings were scheduled today.  The next Master Board Meeting will be held at Victor Gardens Neighborhood Activity Center, June 9, 2011, at 6:00pm.  The Master Association's Annual Meeting will be held at Hugo City Hall, June 23, at 6:00pm.  More information will be posted as the dates approach.

Our Google calendar includes these and other upcoming neighborhood events and meetings.  Check it out here.

Master Board to Consider Budget & Reserve Fund

During last week's Master Board meeting, Ed Markfort, a representative from Building Reserves, Inc. reported to the Board our current reserve fund status.  Mr. Markfort recommends a greater amount of money to be set aside in our Master Association's reserve account.  Reserve accounts are used to pay for long-term repairs and replacement of common elements including irrigation systems, the pool, activity center, and other amenities. 

The Board will consider Mr. Markfort's recommendations along with the rest of the Master Association's budget in the coming months.  

Master Board and ARC Meetings Tonight

The Master Board Meeting begins at City Hall tonight at 6:00pm. A few things on the agenda include:

• Resident Forum
• Announcement of Lifetime Fitness Membership options for VG Residents
• Review of Reserve Study
• Monument Signage
• Responsibility for Rules and Regulations - Sub Associations

A brief Master ARC Meeting will begin immediately following the Board meeting.

Master Association Board and ARC Meeting Minutes Available

The Master Association's Info page has been updated with a number of new PDF's.  These include many months of Master Board meeting minutes and Master ARC meeting minutes.

New Activity Center Meeting Room Tables

The old, worn out tables have been replaced with two new 30"x72" plastic tables.

Upcoming Board & ARC Meetings

Added to the calendar: 

Master Board Meeting, Thursday, Dec. 12, 6pm, at City Hall

Master ARC Meeting, Thursday, Dec. 12, immediately following the Board Meeting

Single Family Village Board Meeting, Dec. 9, 7pm at the VG Neighborhood Activity Center

Master Board Considering Holiday Decorations

Goetz Landscape has proposed various plans for holiday decorations this year.  Last year, Goetz installed a large lighted wreath that the Association purchased, a Christmas tree and other decorations. The Master Board will review the proposals in the coming weeks.

Goetz Landscape Contracted for Victor Gardens Snow Removal

Goetz Landscape, a local company with lots of experience in our neighborhood, has been contracted by the Master Board this year to remove snow on Victor Gardens public sidewalks.  They've already placed orange markers to better guide the equipment operators, and are using different (more appropriate) equipment than last year.  During and after last week's snowfall, Goetz was out early, and returned later to keep Victor Gardens sidewalks clear of snow and ice.

In Condo sub-associations, other contractors may supplement Goetz's work.  Single Family Village residents are responsible to clear snow from from their front door to the public sidewalk in addition to their own driveways.   Goetz is also available for individual snow removal contracts. (link here)

Questions about snow removal on public sidewalks can be directed to Kari Miller, our Community Manager. kmiller@developcommunity.com phone 763-225-6424

Two Associations Transition to Homeowner Control. Board Welcomes New Directors and New Sub-Association.

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Victor Gardens Community Association's Board welcomed two new Directors to the Board tonight. The South Village and the North Village sub-associations have transitioned from Rottlund Homes to homeowner control. The Master Board retains Todd Stutz, as representative of the new North West Village sub-association. Traci Bjorkman now represents the South Village, and Jim Flesher now represents the North Village on the Master Board and Master ARC. There are now eight Master Board Directors. Visit the Associations Info page and the individual sub-associations info pages for contact information and more details.