Back to School Movie Night...Save the Date!

Friday, September 5th...please save the date for the next VG Movie Night in the Park. Details will be coming soon so check back here for updates!

Message About Recent Vandalism

A message to all residents from Victor Gardens Community Association (Master) Board of Directors:

Dear Victor Gardens Homeowner,

 

The Board of Directors would like to make you aware of recent vandalism to the community pool and bathhouse the night of July 31st. 

 

This is the 2nd time this season the pool has been vandalized.  As many of you are aware, earlier in the season, the pool had to be drained and closed due to vandalism.

 

Management believes the persons responsible are most likely children or adolescents, as it has been reported that kids have been hopping over the fence.

 

The Board of Directors recognizes that this is a problem and is asking all Homeowners to be on high alert.  If you notice any suspicious activity before, during, or after pool hours, please contact the Washington County Sherriff’s Department immediately.

 

The Washington County Sheriff’s Department is aware of this problem.  Since the incident on July 31st, they have been patrolling the neighborhood during late afternoon/evening shift as well as the early a.m. shift. 

 

Please direct any questions and or concerns to Casey Groff with Community Development, Inc. at 763-225-6498 or cgroff@developcommunity.com.

 

Thank you,

 

Master Board of Directors

Victor Gardens Community Association 

Construction of Clinic Building Expected to Resume

The nearly completed, vacant commercial building located on near Victor Gardens main entrance may soon resume construction.  A Pharmacy may eventually take up some of the retail space within the building.  The tall weeds were trimmed on the property this week as reports of an agreement between Fairview and Northern Lights Pediatric Clinic were published in Hugo's The Citizen newspaper.  Click here to read Deb Barnes story.

A Great National Night Out

Thanks for all who planned and participated in this year's National Night Out in Arbre Park!  Shannon Bailey received the Chilli Champion's Apron and a laurel of chili peppers for her winning entry.  Thanks also to our special guest judges including Hugo's Fire Department, our Washington County Sheriff, William Hutton, and all the Washington County Sheriff's Deputies.

VG National Night Out Event

Reporting a Problem

Please report (non-emergency) pool related problems, broken sprinklers, and other landscaping issues directly to Victor Gardens Community Manager, Casey Groff.  cgroff@developcommunity.com  (763)-225-6498 .  

After reporting to Casey, residents can "Post a Comment" to this message, letting everyone know that the problem was reported.  This will hopefully reduce confusion, and duplicate reports.

Annual VG Garage Sale

A group of us are trying to get a neighborhood yard sale organized for all of Victor Gardens (townhomes and single family residents).  People are encouraged to have it in their own garages and we'll all chip in for advertising and sign costs.  Depending on the number of entrants, most likely the cost will only be $5/person.  Advertising will be done in The Citizen, White Bear Press and St. Paul Pioneer Press.  Here are the dates/times we'll be having the sale.  Please note you do not have to be open during all of these dates/times.  Several families are just going to be open on Saturday. Thursday, July 31st 7:30-1:30 Friday, August 1st  7:30-1:00 Saturday, August 2nd 7:30-3:00 Please email Julie Bixby at eventsbyjulie@earthlink.net if you are interested in participating in this sale.  Folks that help pay for advertising and sign costs will be included in the map that is handed out to attendees of the sale so people know which houses are participating.  Rain or shine...we will be having the sale on these dates and during these times.  Let's hope for sunshine and a great turnout, though!

SFV Board Meeting Reminder July 14, 2008 @ 7:00PM

Victor Gardens Single Family Village Board of Directors will be meeting Monday, July 14, 2008, at Victor Gardens' Neighborhood Activity Center - 7:00PM.  The SFV Board will review and discuss recent Master Association Board decisions, and how they impact SFV residents.  Other important topics will also be on the Agenda.  A draft Agenda is available to view and download by clicking here.

Casey Groff named new Community Manager

Casey Groff is Victor Gardens Community Association's (The Master Association) new Community Manager, replacing Gina Higgins.  Thank you to Gina for your service to our community.  

Casey's and other contact information can be found on our Contacts page.

Master Board Meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, July 9 - 6:00PM

Victor Gardens Community Association (The Master Association) Board of Directors meeting is set for tomorrow night, Wednesday, July 9, 2008 6:00pm at the City of Hugo's Rice Creek Centre – 6900 137^th St. , Hugo, MN.  Homeowners are welcome to attend and may address the Board during the Homeowner Forum portion of the meeting.  The Agenda appears below:

Meeting Agenda

1)     Call to Order

2)    Approve Agenda

3)    Review and Approve Minutes from Last Meeting (June 2, 2008)

4)    Homeowner Forum

5)     Management Financial Reports

a)     Balance Sheet

b)    Income Statement

c)     Accounts Payable

d)    Water Bill Reimbursement from Sub-Associations (Status)

6)    Communication and Committee Reports

a)     Presidents Report (Dan Sjoquist)

b)    ARC Report (Status Update)

c)     Website Committee (Mark Vlker)

i)      Master Board Approval

d)    Landscape Committee Report (Mike Bailey)

e)     Social Committee Report (Julie Bixby)

i)      Activity Center Reservations Procedure (Discussion)

7)     Management Report

a)     Homeowner List (Emailed Prior to Meeting)

b)    Work Order Report

c)     Poets Green Broken Fountain

d)    Mail Box Key Procedure

e)     Activity Center

i)      Cleaning Service

ii)    Initial Cleaning/Upholstery and Carpet/Paint

f)      Entrance Area

i)      Irrigation Issue

ii)    Proposal

iii)   Fountain

g)     Mulch Plan

h)    Tree Plan

i)      Management Agreement

8)    New Business

9)    Review of Action Items

10)  Set Date for Next Meeting

11)   Adjournment

SFV Board Meeting set for July 14, 7:00PM

The next Single Family Village Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 14 at 7:00PM at Victor Gardens Neighborhood Activity Center.  SFV Residents are always welcome to attend Board meetings, and may bring up any issues of concern during the "Resident Forum" portion of the meeting.  An final agenda is not yet available, but it will be posted to our victorgardensnews.org resident website in the days prior to the meeting.

Impromptu 4th of July Kids Parade and Neighborhood BBQ

Please join us if you're in town for an impromptu 4th of July Parade and Potluck BBQ in Val Jean Park (sorry to those in Arbre Park...I don't believe a grill is set up there yet). You are encouraged to dress up your bikes, strollers, wagons or whatever mode of transport brings you to the park...the more patriotic the better!  We'll have a mini parade for the kids to show off their 4th of July decorations starting at 4:30P this Friday to be followed by a BBQ and some fireworks.  Please bring your own food/beverages/supplies.  Families are also encouraged to bring a dish to pass/share with others. No need to RSVP.  We hope those of you that are in town are able to make it!  Any questions, please feel free to contact Rachel Berger at rmb@americanretrospect.com or Julie Bixby at eventsbyjulie@earthlink.net. If the weather looks like rain, please check this post on http://www.victorgardensnews.org for updates.