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

Businesses wanted for Night to Unite- August 6th

Dear Local Business Owner,

I would like to invite you and your business to Victor Garden’s Night to Unite (National Night Out) celebration. Night to Unite is Tuesday, August 6th, 2013 from 6-8pm. Our celebration will be held at Arbre Park in Hugo. Our neighborhood social committee has been hosting a large neighborhood party during Night to Unite for more than five years. We typically have more than 300 people who enjoy visiting with neighbors, bounce houses, food, visits from police and fire, and more. Each year we strive to make it bigger and better. This year we would like to invite local businesses to advertise or sell their products during the event. If you are interested in setting up a table we are asking for a $25 donation to help offset the cost of the event. 

Please let us know if you are interested in advertising your business at Night to Unite in Victor Gardens. 

If you are unable to attend, but would still like your business advertised, please let us know.

We are thankful to KinderGardens Child Development center for donating one of the bounce houses at the event this year! 

We are so thankful to have such great businesses within our community!

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Thank you,
Kelly Farrell
Co-Chair, Social Events Committee
Victor Gardens
651-238-6660
Kelly_Farrell@comcast.net

Lisa Houchins
Co-Chair, Social Events Committee
Victor Gardens
651-646-2658
john3995@umn.edu

Root Beer Float Night- Tuesday, June 18th

We need your help to make the root beer float night happen this Tuesday, June 18th from 6:30-7:30 at the Pool House!  We need a volunteer by Monday night in order for this event to run.  An easy and fun activity for the whole family... set-up a table, serve ice cream, keep food out of the pool area, visit with neighbors and clean-up.  Please contact Lisa at john3995@umn.edu if you can help.  We also need volunteers for ice cream nights on Th, July 18 and Wed, Aug 21st.  Thanks for your help!

“What Do I Do When My Child…?”

“What Do I Do When My Child…?”
Presented by Jamie Waldvogel, MS, BCBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Owner, Behave Your Best, LLC
Our most important role as parents is to teach our children all about the world around them. Behave Your Best, LLC is committed to empowering parents to transform even the most challenging parenting moments into teachable moments. In this workshop, we will discuss reasons why children engage in unwanted behaviors, and how to respond so as not to strengthen the unwanted behavior. Parents will also learn how to teach their child more appropriate behaviors to replace the unwanted behaviors.

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 6:15 pm to 7:45 pm
KinderGardens, 14665 Mercantile Drive N, Hugo MN 55038
Sign-Up sheet located at KinderGardens Front Desk
OR RSVP: 612-224-1051
www.behaveyourbest.com
$10 per person or $15 per family
Behave Your Best, LLC is on Facebook

Neighborhood Garage Sales

Thursday June 6- Saturday June 8th
8am - 5pm

**Address Participating (times open may vary slightly) ** 

14336 Poets Green N

14348 Poets Green N

4482 Rosemary Way #4

4478 Rosemary Way #1

4494 Rosemary Way #7

4577 Victor Path #8

14251 Arbre Ln N

14223 Arbre Ln N

14341 Garden Way N

4545 Garden Way N

14069 Jardin Ave N

4455 Cosette Ln N

Kids Clothes

Women's Clothing

Baby/Infant items 

Games/ Puzzles

Movies (VHS and DVD)

Antiques

Household items

Sporting Goods/ Bikes

Furniture/ End-Side Tables/ Decorative Pillows

Pet items

Kitchen Items/ Dish Set

Yard/ Gardening Items

Much Much More!!!

Garage Sales Coming Soon!

June 6-8th will be the annual Victor Gardens Garage Sales.  Please contact Kasey at kasey.birch@me.com if you are interested in hosting a sale.  Check the website the week of the sale for a list of sales, a map, and times.  This weekend was chosen for sales because it is Hugo Good Neighbor Days and the Clearwater Creek Garage Sale.  Busy weekend in Hugo!  Mark your calendars.

Pool Opens Today!

Have fun.
Play nice.
Leave your beer bottles at home.
And please, don't open the door for others. 

Pool Opening Day
Victor Gardens, 1921

Victor Gardens Pool Rules

Updated 2012

1. THERE IS NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY, SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK.
2. The swimming pool and water park are for the exclusive use of the members of Victor Gardens Community Association and their guests. The maximum number of guests per household is four.
3. The Victor Gardens Community Association, its officers, directors and agents assume no responsibility for injuries.
4. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.
5. People who cannot swim must wear lifejackets while in the pool.
6. Diving, running, wrestling, horseplay and throwing objects are absolutely prohibited.
7. Showers are required before entering the pool.
8. Persons who have infections or communicable diseases must not enter the pool.
9. Infants and toddlers who are not toilet trained must wear swim diapers.
10. Smoking is not allowed in or around the pool area along with the Activity Center.
11. No Food or Glass bottles are allowed in the pool area.
12. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in the pool area.
13. Drunkenness is not allowed and any intoxicated individuals will be asked to leave the pool area.
14. In order to keep the pool area pleasant for everyone, radios, tape players, CD players and other audio devices must be played only with earphones. Loudspeakers are prohibited.
15. Pets are not allowed in the pool area.
16. Pool hours are 6:00 am to 9:00 pm. (during pool season) Lap Swim: 6:00 am to 10:00 am, Open Swim: 10:00 am to 9:00pm
17. All pool toys must be removed from the pool each night; toys left in the pool will damage the pool’s mechanical system. (No Inflatable flotation devices are allowed in the pool except water wings, life jackets or infant/small children flotation seats.)
18. All access to the pool area must be through the Activity Center. The gate is to be used for emergency purposes only.
19. Spitting, spouting water from the mouth, and blowing noses in the pool are prohibited.
20. The Victor Gardens Community Association Board of Directors reserves the right to revoke anyone’s pool privileges for not following these pool rules.
21. The Victor Gardens Community Association Board of Directors may amend these pool rules at any time, without notice. You can contact Community Development for the most current and up-to-date rules.

To report unauthorized pool access, dangerous situations or vandalism, contact the Washington County Sheriff.

• Emergency: Dial 911
• Non-Emergency: Dial (651) 439-9381

Key fob and facility access questions should be directed to VG's Community Manager, Jennifer Campbell at (763) 225-6424 or jcampbell@developcommunity.com

Olive Branch Adult Night Out

Last day to RSVP for the Adult Night at Olive Branch!!!   The Olive Branch is an oil, spice, and vinegar shop. Come sample their products and enjoy an evening of appetizers and drinks visiting with neighbors. Th, May 23rd from 7-9pm.  RSVP to Laura at lmforsyth@msn.com TODAY!!!