Master Board Meeting - Brief Overview

Last week at the Master Board meeting, the Board discussed:

• Proposals to rejuvenate some Master Association common areas with new planters and plants.
• Proposals to install permanent flagpole lighting near the VG clock tower.
• Financial reports.
• Budget items.
• Work orders.
• The Social Events Committee's new Co-chairs, Lisa Houchins and Kelly Farrell. This Committee is holding a planning meeting Jan. 8.  Interested volunteers from all VG's sub-associations should contact Lisa and Kelly.
• Due to lack of volunteer interest, a Long Term Planning Committee was not formed.
• Hiring Semper Fi Security again for pool, Neighborhood Activity Center, and neighborhood security service.
• Cleaning schedule for the Neighborhood Activity Center.
• North Village 5th Addition - There are four homes in this sub-association built by Rottlund Homes. The sub-association isn't completed and Rottlund Homes has gone out of business.

Social Events Planning Meeting on Sunday, Jan. 8

Join us for the Social Events Committee Meeting Sunday, January 8th from 8-9pm at Victor Gardens Neighborhood Activity Center.  (14575 Victor Hugo Blvd.)

Everyone interested in being a part of planning the activities for the neighborhood are welcome to attend. We will be solidifying events through March 2012. 

Contact Kelly Farrell (651.238.6660) or Lisa Houchins (651-646-2658) with questions.

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

New Single Family Village Dues Collection Policy

Victor Gardens Single Family Village Homeowner's Association Board recently updated its sub-association's collection policy.  The best way to avoid the consequences of late payments is to set them up automatically.  Contact Kari Miller for details.

• 1/1/11 Assesment Collections Policy (full version - details)
  
  
• Schedule:
• 30 days past due: Late letter plus a $25 late fee.
• 60 days: Second late letter plus an additional $25 late fee.
• 90 days: Third late letter plus an additional $25 late fee.
• 120 days: Account forwarded to a collection agency or attorney.  Notification that Association intends to seek of a lien on the property.
• 150 days: Association files a lien on the property.
  
• After 30 days past due, priveledges are revoked. (Your pool key fob will be turned off.)
• It is the owner's obligation to ensure the Association has owner's current address.

SFV Board Meeting Tonight at 6:00pm, Neighborhood Activity Center

Here's a reminder for those of you who live in the Single Family Village and would like to attend tonight's SFV Board Meeting at 6:00pm.  The meeting will be held at VG's Neighborhood Activity Center.  

Each of these Board Meetings features a Resident Forum.  This is a good way to bring questions and problems to the Board's attention.  The Board will also be available to specifically answer questions about the upcoming special assessment or about changes to the SFV's collection policy.

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.

Santa to Visit Wagner's Garden Center Saturday, Dec. 2

Give the big guy your list Saturday, 11am - 3pm at Wagner's across from Lake Area Bank in Hugo. Enjoy refreshments, carolers, face painting and free photos with Santa.  Link to Wagner's website here.

Goetz Landscape's Offers Free Lighting Estimates

Goetz Landscape is offering FREE Holiday Light estimates to all Victor Garden Residents. 

We can either hang your own lights for you or provide commercial grade LED lights.  As an appreciation of Victor Gardens residents using a local company for their Holiday Light provider, Goetz Landscape will donate 5% of total proceeds to the Hugo Food Shelf just in time for the Holidays.  

Please contact Goetz Landscape @ 651-426-2136 or www.goetzlandscape.com

Rottlund Homes Will Close By The End of the Year

Last week, Victor Gardens Master Board was notified that Todd Stutz, a Master Board Director, had resigned.  Over the last few years, Mr. Stutz represented a few of Victor Gardens Condo Sub-Associations while serving as Chief Operating Officer of Rottlund Homes. Until very recently, Stutz headed up the North West Village Sub-Association and represented it on the Master Board and ARC. The Master Board was informed that Rottlund Homes' Chief Financial Officer, Steve Khan was taking over Todd Stutz' responsibilities on the Master Board.

Rottlund Homes will reportedly close its business by the end of the year.  It's still unclear how this news will affect Victor Gardens North West Village Condo Association and future construction that Rottlund Homes planned.

On a personal note, I'd like to thank Todd Stutz for serving our community.  Those of us who worked with Todd on the Master Board and Master ARC valued and appreciated his contributions and expertise.

More info about Rottlund Homes closure:
StarTribune
Mpls. St. Paul Business Journal

Rottlund Homes Folds as Housing Industry Pains Continue:

Someone's Looking to Buy a Victor Gardens Home

Every once in awhile, I receive an email from someone who's interested in knowing more about building a new home or buying an existing home in Victor Gardens.

One such inquiry recently came to me. They asked my permission to post a note on this website, addressed to current owners who might be thinking of selling their home.  It's a creative approach, and I offered to post their inquiry.  Hopefully one of our residents might find the right connection with this person.

Oh and if you're wondering... this is not an ad.  I didn't ask for compensation and no-one offered to pay to post this message.

Thinking of Selling?
I have a client who is very interested in living in Victor Gardens. They can close from 30 days up to 3 months. They are looking for 3+ bedrooms, 2+bathrooms, 2+ garage stalls, 2100+ square feet.
If you are interested in selling please contact me.
David Krull
651-246-4250
david@preferredhometeam.com

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.