May 6, 2010

Local Business Profile - Quality Window Washing Discount for VG's Town Home Residents - $100

We've heard a number of good reports from neighbors about Quality Window Washing this spring and its owner Grant Dahl. He returned again this year and was asked by a resident to offer flat-rate discounts for single family homeowners. ($175) He's now is offering all town home & condo residents a similar special flat-rate. A $100+tax price includes cleaning all windows and doors inside and outside. This offer extends to the Villas, Gables, North & South Village, etc... Please contact Grant Dahl at (763) 656-8519 for more info.
Note: This post is a public service for Victor Gardens residents. No compensation or freebies were asked for or given for this post.

April 30, 2010

Local Support

I'm sure many of you heard the tragic news of this family a few months ago. The woman organizing this event emailed me and asked that I post this on our VG website in hopes to gain support from more Hugo residents. (Click on the image to enlarge)

April 29, 2010

VG Social Committee Kick Off Meeting--Sertino's

Looks like rain, so let's plan to meet at Sertino's at the front of the neighborhood tonight for the VG Social Committee Kick off Meeting. 7P.
Thanks...hope to see you there!

April 28, 2010

Thanks Casey!

Over the last few years, Casey Groff of Community Development Inc. has been Victor Gardens' Community Manager. She's been instrumental in smoothing the transition from our neighborhood's former developer to majority homeowner control.
Casey's helped in numerous ways: sorting out the financial mess left by CPDC, coordinating repairs and insurance claims after the tornado, holding contractors to high standards, and working closely with our residents to solve problems and efficiently manage the Association.
As of May 1, 2010 Casey will be moving forward within Community Development Inc. She will no longer serve as Victor Gardens Community Manager. We thank her for all of her dedication and hard work. We wish Casey all the best in the future!

Kari Miller Named Community Manager

Beginning May 1, 2010, Kari Miller will begin serving as Community Manager for Victor Gardens Community (Master) Association and Victor Gardens Single Family Village Homeowners Association. She will be taking over for Casey Groff, also of Community Development Inc. who previously held the position. Welcome Kari!
Kari's contact information:
Kari Miller
Community Manager
Community Development, Inc. 7100 Madison Avenue West Golden Valley, MN 55427

April 23, 2010

Important Single Family Village Meeting Wed. April 28, at 7PM

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Hugo Dog Walk on April 24!

Our neighbor, Olivia Hagen, would like to announce the Hugo Dog Walk benefitting animals in need in our area.
The event is planned for April 24, at 10AM at Clearwater Creek Preserve, Fable Hill Circle, Hugo, MN. (map)
Sounds like fun! Hope to see you there! Click here for more info.

April 22, 2010

Single Family Board Election April 28, 7PM at Rice Lake Centre

The Annual Meeting of the Victor Gardens Single Family Village Homeowners Association will be held on:

Wednesday, April 28, 2010 7:00 p.m., Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th Street, Hugo, MN 55038 (map)

This is an important meeting. All owners are asked to attend.

The main purpose of this Annual Owners Meeting will be the election of directors to serve on the Association's Board. Owners will vote on two available positions. They are currently held by John Roehrich and Mark Vlker. Both John and Mark have expressed interest in running for another term. Owners are encouraged to nominate other potential candidates for these positions. Please ensure whomever you nominate will accept the nomination. Owners can nominate themselves if they wish. The two individuals receiving the highest vote count will be named director for a three year term.

General Information About Serving the Board:

  1. The Board of Directors consists of five individuals.
  1. Board meetings are held quarterly- usually at Victor Gardens Neighborhood Activity Center
  1. Board meetings typically are scheduled for early evening.
  1. Board meetings typically last 90 minutes.
  1. Board members will find it very useful to have email, as much of the day-to-day business of the Association is conducted via email.

Election Guidelines and Procedures:

  1. This election is to elect two Directors to the Board.
  1. The term length is for three years.
  1. Review nominations received through absentee ballots.
  1. Open the floor to nominations.
  1. Individuals may nominate themselves or someone else.
  1. The nominee must accept the nomination.
  1. Close nominations.
  1. Each nominee then introduces him or herself and explains why they would like to serve on the Board.
  1. Sealed ballot elections.
  1. In order to vote you must fill in your name, address and sign the ballot.
  1. Each household may cast one ballot only.

Other matters concerning the affairs of the Association will be discussed at the Annual Meeting. More info will be available and posted in the next few days.

April 20, 2010

Local Business Profile & Offer for Residents - Dahl Group Agency of Hugo

The mission of the Dahl Group Agency in Hugo (Allstate Insurance), is to “protect our clients from unforeseen circumstances and prepare them for their financial future.” Randy Dahl, the agency owner and CFP® (Certified Financial Planner), has hired two local licensed staff members and works with commercial and individual clients with not only their property and casualty needs, but also life insurance, investments, and worksite benefits. Randy usually holds a free educational seminar with coffee and rolls at Sertinos the first Saturday of every month (9:00-10:30). The next topic on May 1, is “Estate Planning” which is being presented by Adam Heaton from Heaton and Associates. Currently, Randy is offering the Victor Gardens association a complementary financial review. You can contact him or his staff at 651-653-6544 (24/7 for quotes or claims), randydahl@allstate.com, www.allstateagencies.com/randydahl (24/7 for quotes or claims), or on his cell at 651-587-1291.

April 16, 2010

VG Social Committee Kick Off Meeting

We have been approved for $1,000 for our events budget this year so please join the committee to help plan fun events for everyone in our neighborhood. We'll likely do our annual yard sale, a movie night in the park, National Night Out and some adults only events.
Joining the Social Committee is a great way to get involved and plan fun activities for you and your family!
Plan to meet at Val Jean Park on Thursday, April 29th at 7P. In case of rain, check back on www.victorgardensnews.org for our back up plan (likely we can just meet at my house). We'll only need to meet for 45 minutes. Feel free to bring yourself a glass of wine! I'll bring an appetizer to share with the group.
Please spread the word and RSVP to me at eventsbyjulie@gmail.com if you are interested in joining the committee. All I ask is that if you join the committee, you help organize one of the events. The time commitment is very minimal!
Thanks in advance and hope to see you there!
Julie Bixby

April 14, 2010

Report of a Vehicle Break In

One of our residents who lives directly across Sertinos reported that her and her neighbor's vehicles were broken into last night. This evening she wrote to me, "I'm not sure if anyone else in the area experienced break-ins as well, but I just wanted to let you folks know in case you can warn others in our neighborhood."

April 11, 2010

Lawn Care- Thatching Service $40-$50

Tony Schwab has coordinated another vendor for those who are interested in lawn thatching service this spring. It's the same fellow Tony worked with last year for the same service. The cost per yard is $40-$50 depending on the size, but no more than $50. Please contact Evarist Schneider at (651) 429-6896 or Tony at (651) 429-2000.
UPDATE 4/10/10- I apologize for the wrong number some of you have been calling to reach Mr. Schneider. The number has since been corrected and is (651) 429-6896.