Pool Heater Not Working Properly

Kari Miller, our Community Manager reported this afternoon that a new pool heater installed last year is not working properly. This is a temporary situation, and warranty repairs will be made as soon as possible. I will update the website when I hear the pool heater returns to good working order.

Summary of Annual Meeting Topic Discussion

A number of items were covered at last night's at the Master Association's Annual Meeting:

• Financial reports and management reports.
• Implementation of a new electronic key fob Pool access system is moving forward.
• Discussion of updating Pool rules.
• Presentation of concepts for new "Victor Gardens" Monument signs at the main entrance at Victor Hugo Blvd & Frenchman Road.
• Presentation of concepts for a completed "Grantaire Green".

Lots Overgrown With Weeds

I've seen a number of questions recently again about mowing unbuilt lots. Many exceed the 1o" growth allowed by the City. This is an issue between the land owner and the City of Hugo. The Code Compliance Officer at Hugo City Hall can be reached at 651-762-6300.

According to the City of Hugo's code section 46-2-8:

Noxious weeds and tall grass.

a.

It shall be unlawful and prohibited for any owner, tenant, or occupant of land in the city to permit or maintain noxious weeds or other rank growth, as prohibited by state statutes;

b.

It shall be unlawful for any owner, tenant, or occupant of land in the city to allow or permit any growth of weeds, grass, brush, or other rank vegetation to a height greater than ten inches, or any accumulation of dead weeds, grass, or brush on such land;

c.

It shall be unlawful for any owner, tenant, or occupant of land in the city to allow or permit the growth of vegetation to a height greater than ten inches or noxious weeds on any land between the property lines of the parcel and the pavement edge of any public roadway;

d.

Tall vegetation along driveways and public roads that may impair visibility when entering or exiting public roads is prohibited;

e.

If the provisions of this subsection are not complied with, the code enforcement officer will mail a certified written notice, return receipt requested, to the owner, tenant, or occupant of the land requiring such person to comply with the provisions of this section. If the owner's address is unknown, the city clerk will publish a notice in the city's official newspaper. The notice and publication shall include the property address or description of the property and a description of the violation. The violation shall be abated by the owner within seven days of the mailing or publication of notice. If there is failure to comply with the violations outlined by this subsection, the city will abate the nuisance and assess the cost to the owner. The owner shall pay the assessment within 30 days or the assessment will be applied to the owner's property tax statement;

f.

Subsections (8)b and (8)c of this section shall not apply to:

1.

Natural areas, including, but not limited to, wetlands, prairie grass or wildflower restoration, public open spaces, stormwater ponds, wooded areas, rain gardens, bogs, or marshes;

2.

Land used for agriculture;

3.

Landscaped areas, as shown on an approved landscape plan;

4.

All property that is zoned rural residential, agricultural, long-term agricultural, and future urban service;

5.

All property that is not platted or developed. For the purpose of this subsection, the term "developed" means that the property has been improved with the construction of buildings, parking lots, or other facilities, excluding utilities or sewer or water lines;

6.

Any property that is undeveloped and platted greater than five acres;

Master Association Annual Meeting set for Thursday, June 17, 6:30pm

The Annual Meeting of the Victor Gardens Community Association will be held on:

June 17, 2010 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Rice Creek Center

6900 137th Street

Hugo, MN 55038

The Agenda

A. Establish Quorum

B. Election of Officers

C. Review of 2009-2010 Actual Expenses

D. Annual Management Report

E. Review of 2010-2011 Budget

F. New Business

1. Pool key fobs 2. Pool and Activity Center Rules and Regulations 3. Sign Committee (New monument sign proposals)

If you have any questions or concerns prior to the Annual Meeting please contact:

Kari Miller

Community Development, Inc.

Phone: 763-225-6424

Fax: 763-225-6425

Email: kmiller@developcommunity.com

Movie Night Cancelled for Tonight - Tooth Fairy will be Rescheduled

The rainy weather, saturated grass, and potential thunderstorms have prompted cancellation of tonight's scheduled movie night. A new day/time will be announced soon.

Local Business Profile: All City Insurance Agency

Victor Gardens Community Association President, LaVonne Fitzgerald, suggested we publish a profile of another Hugo-based small business: All City Insurance Agency. Here's a message from owner, Kevin Buechler:

My name is Kevin Buechler and I am one of the owners of All City Insurance Agency. We are a independent agency, simply put we can write business thru many companies. Currently we have 9 agents employed at my agency (with over 100 years of insurance experience )and we offer Auto, Home, Business, Life & Health Insurance. My agency specializes in finding the right insurance products for our customers and we do this by having access to over 60 different insurance companies. The benefit to our clients is that no one insurance company can meet the changing needs of people while continuing to have the most competitive rates in the insurance industry.

As your agent, All City Insurance Agency shop’s the insurance market place and finds the best product that meets our customers’ needs. All City Agency specializes in helping people lower their insurance rates while often increasing coverage and closing gaps in the insured’s existing policies. Currently we write over 90 percent of the business we quote. I would like to believe it is because we continue to preach our motto “Friendly Valued Priced Insurance Products and Service”

We have grown tremendously over the last 5 years and that allows All City Agency to attract many of the Insurance industries best Independent Insurance Companies, with that we have Hugo’s largest variety of insurance carriers and products. This advantage makes All City Insurance Agency a one stop shop as we continue to provide our clients with the largest variety of companies, insurance packages and products at the lowest rates. I would be interested in meeting for lunch someday if you have time.

We are currently working on a new website that will be dynamic and very informative to customers. The website will be educational and a great learning resource for customers who understand the value of being properly insured, especially after residents of this community have seen firsthand why it is important to be properly insured.

All City Insurance Agency

14511 Forest Blvd N.

Hugo, MN. 55038

651-484-1213

fax 651-481-1407

allcityagency@hotmail.com

3rd Annual Hugo Community Golf Outing August 23, 2010

Save the Date!

3rd Annual Community Golf Outing sponsored by the Hugo Business Association

Monday, August 23, 2010

Proceeds benefit the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf

Invitation is open to all community residents and businesses. Registration includes lunch, golf, cart, dinner and silent auction. $99 per person before 8/1/10, $125 after 8/1/10.

Not a golfer? Dinner & silent auction only option available. $25

Oneka Ridge Golf Course - Hugo, MN

Proceeds benefit the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf

For registration information contact:

Kerstin Quigley (651) 407-3137 kquigley@lakeareabank.com

Hugo's Good Neighbor Days June 10-13, Schedule Announced

34TH ANNUAL, HUGO LIONS GOOD NEIGHBOR DAYS

DATES: JUNE 10-JUNE 13, 2010 LOCATION: LIONS PARK, HUGO, MN

FREE ADMISSION ALL 4 DAYS ADMISSION FRI & SAT EVENING: $5.00

PURCHASE UNLIMITED RIDE PASSES IN ADVANCE GOOD THURS OR FRI 6-9, SAT OR SUN 11-2

WHEELBARROW OF BOOZE RAFFLE RETURNS THIS YEAR: Tickets: $2 ea or 3 for $5.

LIONS MAIN RAFFLE: GRAND PRIZE: $2000.00, 2ND SIDE OF BEEF, 3RD FLAT PANEL TV CASH,

4TH & 5TH COLD CASH, and MAYBE MORE! Tickets $5

FREE BIKE RAFFLE for KIDS 16 & UNDER

LIONS KITCHEN & BEER GARDEN OPEN DURING THE ENTIRE EVENT

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & TIMES:

THURSDAY: CARNIVAL OPENS, 5:00 PM-MIDNIGHT • KAROKE, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. KIDS AND ADULTS ARE WELCOME! FRIDAY: CARNIVAL OPENS, 5:00 PM-MIDNIGHT • KIDS PETTING ZOO & PONY RIDES 5 - 8 PM • STREET DANCE FEATURING DR SALTY BAND a favorite last yr returning by popular demand SATURDAY: CARNIVAL OPENS 11:00 AM - MIDNIGHT • PARADE – Line-up at 9 AM parade starts 11:00 AM sharp! • NEW : TUG O’WAR COMPETITION, DIVISIONS: ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL AND ADULT: Kids begin at Noon and adults will follow • WELLNESS VAN, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM • ST PAUL HARLEY MOTORCYCLES & STUFF 1:00 PM – ?? PM • KIDS PETTING ZOO & PONY RIDES 1 – 7 PM • YOUNG EAGLES AIRPLANE RIDES (for the kids; sign-up Thurs, Fri, & Sat if still space avail) • STREET DANCE FEATURING, LOCAL FAVORITES: LAST CALL BAND, 8: 00 PM SUNDAY: PANCAKE BREAKFAST BEGINS AT 8:00 AM, CARNIVAL OPENS AT 11:00 AM • SCOUTS PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 8:00 AM-11:00 AM • CARNIVAL RIDES & MIDWAY OPEN FROM 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM • NEW :MEGA MEAT RAFFLE: 1:00 PM • NEW : MEDIEVAL GAMES: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM • FIRE DEPT DEMOS & RIDES FOR KIDS • AIRPLANE RIDES (for the kids; sign-up Thurs, Fri, & Sat if still space avail) • PETTING ZOO & PONY RIDES Noon – 3 PM • AWARDS CEREMONY and RAFFLE DRAWINGS AT 4:30 PM

Pool Open!

The Victor Gardens Pool is scheduled to open Friday May 28 at 10:00am. The new electronic key fob entry system is not yet in place, so you'll need to use your pool key to gain access for the time being.

Other than the obvious safety rules, sometimes overlooked rules should be highlighted:

1. No Glass! Please leave your bottles at home. If broken glass is discovered in the pool area, the entire pool may need to be drained, cleaned, and refilled.

2. Swim Diapers! This should be self explanatory. Pool contamination requires closing, draining, cleaning, and re-filling. It’s a process that’s expensive for the Association, and closes the pool for many days. It’s also completely avoidable. Please put swim diapers on kids that need them.

Also: Don’t feel like a summer “Grinch” when someone you don’t know tells you the old line, “I forgot my pool key at home. Please open the door for me?” In addition to overcrowding, allowing non-residents into Victor Gardens’ pool unfortunately presents a legal liability issue for all homeowners in the Victor Gardens Association

Click here for the complete set of rules for the Activity Center and Pool.

Questions about the pool can be directed to Kari Miller, Victor Gardens' Community Manager. (contacts page)

Reminder....VG Garage Sales May 20-22nd

As a reminder, we will be having our annual Victor Gardens Community yard sale this week/weekend. Hours will be 8:30-4P Thursday, May 20th through Saturday, May 22nd. We have placed ads in the St Paul Pioneer Press and the White Bear Press. We'll have a few signs around town but it's up to each homeowner to do their own directional signs within the neighborhood.

Please let Erin Yoshida know if you'll be participating. She can then help navigate shoppers your way! (kjetyoshi1@comcast.net)

Feel free to open your garage during any of the advertised times. The weather looks great so clean out your closets and make some $$!

Schools Out Movie Night in the Park

School's Out Movie Night Announced by the Victor Gardens Social Committee!!!

In case of rain/bad weather, please check this site (www.victorgardensnews.org) for updates or cancellations. A special thank you to Cheryl Viker for planning this event!

Covenants to be the Subject of a Special SFV Board Meeting set for Monday, May 24, 7pm

Victor Gardens' Single Family Village Board is meeting on Monday, May 24th, 7:00PM at Victor Gardens' Neighborhood Activity Center. The Board will focus this meeting on compliance with the Covenants. The Board continues to hear from residents requesting the Board address issues including parking, garages, play equipment, dead/diseased boulevard trees, project completion timeframes, storage of building materials, dumping grass clippings, and more. Some of these complaints are addressed by Covenants. Others are not.

All Single Family Village residents are welcome and are encouraged to speak with the Board during the meeting's resident forum. For those residents who have specific concerns: Please prepare for the meeting by researching the specific Covenant or Rule that concerns you. A complete, keyword searchable PDF, list of Covenants, Bylaws & Rules is available on the Master Association page and the Single Family Association page. Reminder: Both the Master Association's Covenants, Bylaws & Rules apply in Victor Gardens Single Family Village.