Birch delayed 2-3 days for mowing

Rain rain, go away...

Hello:

For townhome communities that use Birch Lawn (North Village Villas, South Village, Villas & some Master areas), mowing has been delayed 2+ days due to rain.

If Birch mows when the turf is this wet, they risk damaging the grass and creating a muddy mess.

Thank you for your patience while Birch works with the weather.

- Colleen

Summary of last SFV Board Meeting minutes

Summary of Victor Gardens Single Family Board Meeting Minutes 
May 24, 2018
7:00 pm
VG Activity Center

1. Homeowner Forum:
• A homeowner informed the board that there are beavers living in the pond behind his house. Josh to notify Master Board.
• A homeowner shared several concerns: 
1. Planting of new blvd trees, why are oak trees being planted when previous trees were maple? Some of the newly planted trees look dead. Master Board will be doing a walk through to check. 
2. A fence hasn’t been stained on the inside, per the ARC requirement. This is in clear view of  other residences. Board to give homeowner more time to do this.
3. Mowing of the vacant lots? There needs to be a schedule for the mowing. Jody noted that a fews years ago the Master Board had approved a schedule. Jaimeson to contact Colleen Brown. 
4. Grantaire center circle area needs mulch and weeding. Jaimeson to contact Colleen Brown. 
5. White ramp structure left on tennis court? Josh has had it removed. 
6. Home color choices on Val Jean; several homes are painted blue, along with two
   white houses. Who approves these color choices? Josh shared that the recent new build didn’t get ARC approval for the white color choice. The Master board is working on this issue. 
7. Concerns about weeds in city owned parks. Jaimeson to contact Scott Anderson from the city of Hugo for weed application. 
8. Yards in the neighborhood looking unkempt, this is disturbing to see.
• A resident shared concerns regarding the ownership and mowing of the outlot by his residence. This lot has gas pipelines from Koch.
2. Old Business: 
• Boulevard Trees (new planting)- Master Board to do a walk through. 
• Replacement of blvd tree at Poets Green.
• Vacant lot mowing and maintenance- Jaimeson to contact Colleen Brown 
• Finalize welcome card for new residents- Jody to contact Colleen Brown to get
  the VG logo and possibility have cards printed. 
3. New Business: 
• Website post regarding contractor signs- Mark has posted on the website and on
  Facebook page. 
• Park requests- Grill- Jaimeson will contact city to get repairs done. Basketball
  ball hoops- city of Hugo has been contacted, will do repairs. Gazebo in Arbre
  Park- this is a city owned park, homeowners need to contact City of Hugo. 
4. Additional Business: 
• Poets Green fountain, the structure is leaning in need of repairs. Suggestion was made to remove broken fountain and replace with a large flower pot.- Master Board issue. 
• Also noted a fence needs to be painted according to ARC application- Board to give more time to complete. 
5. Master Board will do a neighborhood walk through on June 1, at 7:30 am. 
6. Next Meeting Date: Thursday August 23, 2018. 7:00 pm VG Activity Center.

Single Family Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Victor Gardens Single Family Village shall be August 23, 2018 at 7pm at the Victor Gardens Activity Center. Owners are welcome to attend.

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Movie Night in Val Jean Park Friday, June 22

Due to uncertain weather Movie Night in Val Jean Park, originally scheduled for this weekend, has been postponed to Friday, June 22. We'll plan on the movie starting around dusk (8:30pm). Bring a blanket, chair and bug spray. Bring a blanket, chair, snacks, drinks (and bug spray just in case).

Considering building a new home in Victor Gardens?

Dear builders and prospective homesite buyers,

If you’re interested in building a new single-family home in Victor Gardens, here’s important news. Victor Gardens Community Association’s Architectural Review Committee (ARC) recently updated and published it’s Application Package for New Home Construction.  ( Link: http://blog.victorgardensnews.org/p/arc.html ) The ARC’s improved review process streamlines and clarifies the process for builders.

Builders wishing to speed the review process should familiarize themselves with the document and submit proposals that are complete and detailed. Here’s a summary of 3 steps each builder must follow to submit new home proposals for the ARC’s review.  

• Step 1 / Preliminary Concept Phase 
• This first step is the least formal and it’s designed to provide initial feedback. Sketches and draft ideas are encouraged. Your Step 1 submission should show proposed massing, style selection, the home’s proposed location and other general concepts. It should take into consideration the design of neighboring homes and items listed in the Architectural Application form. You should allow for time to revise your Step 1 proposal after initial ARC feedback. The Community Manager will inform you if the ARC believes your submission is ready to move to Step 2. 
• Step 2 / Preliminary Approval Phase
• After the ARC provides feedback based upon your Step 1 submittal you can move towards the Step 2 / Preliminary Approval Phase. This allows you to submit schematic home and site plans with enough detail to be reviewed by the ARC and potentially receive ARC’s preliminary approval. 
• Step 3 / Final Architectural, Color and Landscape Approval Phase 
• After the ARC invites you to proceed to Step 3, you can move forward to complete and submit the construction drawings and Certificate of Survey to submit for Final Review. This phase assures that the approved Step 2 preliminary plans match the final construction documents. Your Color Application and Landscape Application must be submitted at the same time as the final Architectural Application. Incomplete applications will slow your proposed home’s review. Do not order or install any materials prior to written approval. Upon successful completion of Step 3 the ARC will provide a written approval, which the City of Hugo requires for permitting. 

Questions about this process should be directed to the ARC’s designated contact person, our Community Manager, Colleen Brown.

Colleen Brown
Community Manager
Associa Minnesota

7100 Northland Circle N. Suite 300, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428

763-746-1188
Colleen.Brown@Associa.us

AtYourService@Associa.Us

www.associaminnesota.com