Root Beer Floats Tonight!

Root Beet Floats this Thursday, July 18th from 6:30-7:30 at the pool house. THANK YOU Darcy for volunteering!

Master Board Meeting Tonight, 6:00pm

Victor Gardens Community Association

3rd Quarter 2013 Board of Directors Meeting

July 17, 2013 6:00pm

Victor Gardens Activity Center

Meeting Agenda

1) Call to Order
2) Review and Approve Minutes from (4/10/13) Meeting (Secretary to sign)
3) Homeowner Forum
4) Consent Agenda
a) Semper Fi, Jardin Fountain pump replacement, Jardin Fountain monthly maintenance,
annuals for 2013, Lake Mgmt Victor Pond contract, Floating Fountain Victor Hugo pond
– Dulcet, Improvements at bridge near Creek Side-Goetz, appoint Al Kasper to the ARC,
tree replacements – Birch, clock tower replacement - Elements
5) Management Financial Reports
a) Balance Sheet
b) Income Statement
c) General Ledger
d) Accounts Payable
e) Investment Schedule
6) Management Report
a) Work Order Report
b) Shannon to provide report on findings of pond responsibility on north side
(interest in installing a fountain)
c) Follow up on beaver activity and progress with FTTH cable
d) Trim Painting Bid Analysis
e) Poets Green
i) Irrigation and mulch
ii) Fountain Inspection
f) Management of downed trees – discussion
g) Bid out current land/snow agreement – discussion
h) Request to change wording on number of guest rules at the pool
7) Committee Reports
a) ARC Committee
i) ARC Fining Policy?
b) Long-term Planning Committee
c) Social Committee
d) Landscape Committee
8) Review of Action Items & Time Frames for Completion
9) Set Date for Next Meeting (10/9/13)
10) Adjournment

Everton Bridge Landscaping Progress Report

Despite being approved by the Master Board in the Spring, a series of delays has postponed Goetz's installation of the bridge's landscaping.  At this point, irrigation pipes must be bored under the road before the other work can begin.

Model Home Furniture For Sale

The Nest is selling some furniture from its recently sold model home.  A few nice pieces are available.  

Prices and photos can be found on this Craigslist post: http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/fuo/3907185405.html

Pool Access and Small Balances

Having trouble getting into the pool?  You might have a small owing balance to the Association and not know it.

It is important to keep your account current in order to avoid late fees and to maintain your access to the pool. The Governing Documents state that a late fee can be assessed and pool privileges revoked on any amount overdue.

Please understand that the Association depends upon receiving all assessments in full and on time for the continued smooth running of the community.

If you have any questions about your account do no hesitate to contact the Community Manager, Jennifer Campbell at 763.225.6462 or via email at jcampbell@developcommunity.com.


Jennifer Campbell
Senior Community Manager
Community Development, Inc. – An Associa® Company
7100 Madison Ave W, Golden Valley, MN 55427
O: 763.225.6462
F: 763.225.6463

After Hours Emergency Answering Service 651-229-3592

Upcoming Events

We hope you are enjoying your summer. There are a number of fun neighborhood events coming up and we would love it if you would be willing to volunteer an hour of your time. Mark your calendar for the events and please consider helping us out. We can't do it without you!

- Thursday, July 18th 6:30-7:30 Root Beer Float Night at Pool House ** 2 Volunteers needed** (Arrive about 10 minutes early to set-up, serve ice cream and enjoy talking to neighbors).

- Wednesday, Aug 21st 6:30 - 7:30 Root Beer Float Night at Pool House ** 2 Volunteers Needed**

- Friday, Sep 13th Dark - Movie Night in Valjean Park. ** 2-4 Volunteers needed. 1-2 volunteers to set-up/ serve snacks during movie. 1 volunteer to set-up projector, sound system, and screen (training provided!!!). Ideally 1 volunteer to man grill so we could do a potluck before the movie!

- Tues, Aug 6th 6:00-8:00 Arbre Park. ** MANY volunteers needed! Bounce houses, games, food, glitter tatoos, police/ fire visit and more. About 6 volunteers needed from 5-9 in half hour blocks. If we cannot get enough volunteers we will need to use part of our budget to hire someone to work the shifts.

** Two very special THANK YOUS for National Night Out!!! We have some awesome neighbors!

- Thank you to KinderGardens for sponsoring one of our bounce houses
- Thank you to John Roehrich at Homes Mortgage for sponsoring our food!
- Friday, Dec 6th evening. Adults night at Blue Heron Grill. ** No volunteers needed.

Other possible events
- Guys golf outing
- Family Holiday event: Santa Visit, cookie decorating, sleigh rides???
- Wine tasting

Please let us know if you are interested in organizing any of the above events. We will provide a budget and advertising.

Please contact:
Kelly at kelly_farrell@comcast.com or 651-238-6660
or Lisa at john3995@umn.edu 651-646-2658

If you are willing to volunteer or have ideas for future events.
We need your help to make these events happen!

Thanks!

Lisa and Kelly

Birch Lawn Maintenance Installing New Trees

Over the next few days, you may notice Birch Lawn's red trucks and crews replacing sick and damaged trees throughout the neighborhood.  This is part of the Board's ongoing maintenance of VG's public spaces.

Clock Tower Improvement

The broken clock in VG's clock tower has now been replaced with a new VG sign.  Now, what do we call a clock tower without a clock?

Application Package for New Home Construction Updated

Victor Gardens Community Association's Architectural Review Committee (The ARC) has improved it's forms for those interested in building a new home in Victor Gardens.

Those interested in building a new home should start on this website's ARC Page.  The updated, July 2013 version of the Application Package for New Home Construction is linked from there.

Changes to the previous document include:

• A Concept Review requirement (not a suggestion).
• Applications and supporting documentation are now required to be submitted as PDF digital files.  Builders are requested to combine as many documents as required into one or two PDF's. 
• Clarification of the steps:  Concept Review first,  Architectural Application second, then followed by Color and Landscape Applications.

This Time... It's Really Fixed

This past week, our pool's electronic key fob system has seen a number of persistent difficulties.  Jennifer worked to solve these with a vendor who wasn't able keep up.  (Long story). She's now working with another vendor who understands the issues better and is more responsive.  The new company fixed the problems.

This time it's really fixed.  

So, to the non-neighborhood swimmers who've enjoyed free pool access through an open gate last week:  It was good while it lasted, but that can't continue.

Victor Gardens residents and their guests should resume only admitting themselves and their guests with their fobs.  Please don't allow anyone else through the pool's entry door.  The service gate will be locked again too.

If your fob doesn't work, there's a chance that something else is going on.  In those cases, please contact:
Jennifer Campbell, CMCA, AMS,
Victor Gardens Community Manager
Direct: (763) 225-6462
Email: jcampbell@developcommunity.com

Note: Jennifer will be out of the office and unable to return emails or voicemails June 28th - July 8th.  If you require immediate assistance during this time please contact Katie Lynch at 763.225.6430 or via email at klynch@developcommunity.com.

Victor Gardens pool as it appears
on "Skynard Saturdays".

Pool Key Fobs - Update

Victor Gardens Community Manager, Jennifer Campbell has been in contact with the service provider that maintains the electronic key fob entry system.  The system reportedly is working as intended and is back to normal.

Individuals who are having difficulties with their key fobs should contact Jennifer directly:

Jennifer Campbell, CMCA, AMS,
Victor Gardens Community Manager
Direct: (763) 225-6462
Email: jcampbell@developcommunity.com

Please remember:

•  The Master Board revokes pool privileges and disables key fobs if owner's dues/assessment accounts aren't current.  
• Do not open the pool door for anyone other than your family or up to four guests.
• A date stamped video recording system and unique electronic key codes assist the Community Manager in determining who is using the pool at any given time.
• Please be aware that in the past, the Master Board has revoked pool privileges for owners/families/guests who allow others into the pool area.  
• Privileges are revoked for rules violations.
• Please also remember one of the pool's rules that some aren't following: Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.

Pool Key Fobs Temporarily Not Working

A few minutes ago, a pool key problem was reported to our Community Manager, Jennifer Campbell.  She's already working with a vendor on a solution.  

Our Victor Gardens Community Manager the best person to report problems to:

Jennifer Campbell, CMCA, AMS,
Victor Gardens Community Manager
Direct: (763) 225-6462
Email: jcampbell@developcommunity.com