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.

Save your S'mores!

Tonight's scheduled Movie night has been postponed until tomorrow night.  Hopefully we'll have better weather to watch Alvin and the Chipmunks on Saturday night. The ground will still be pretty wet, so In addition to the blanket you'd normally bring, it might be a good idea to bring a plastic sheet or tarp to put it on.  

Keep your fingers crossed for better weather!  See you and your smore's tomorrow night!

Pool Closings

On Saturday, June 21^st, Victor Gardens Community Association’s contracted pool vendor closed the pool due to various unsanitary conditions in the swimming pool.  When this happens, the State and County require the pool to be closed and super chlorinated to ensure the safety of all users.  The vendor put up “Pool Closed” signs so they could complete the super chlorination process.  The pool must not be used at by anyone at any time during this process, as it disrupts the super chlorination process, in turn, keeping the pool closed for a longer amount of time. 

Due to the fact that owners disregarded pool closure notices and continued using the pool, it prohibited the vendor from completing the super chlorination.  In order to ensure the safety of all, the pool was completely drained, pressure washed and refilled.  The pool may remain closed for another few days.

Below, please find information regarding the process of super chlorination and when it is required to be done.  This information is from the State of MN Department of Health and Environment website.

Public Swimming Pools must be super chlorinated when:

• The free chlorine residual is zero

• The combined chlorine residual is more than 0.5 ppm

• The pool is polluted with vomit, feces, or other similar biological material

 Super chlorination is the process of adding enough free chlorine residual to reach at least ten (10) times the combined chlorine level. This free chlorine level must be maintained for one complete turnover (6 hours for a swimming pool; 2 hours for a wading pool; 30 minutes for a spa). The pool must remain closed until the free chlorine residual is below 5.0 ppm. Higher disinfection levels are required for fecal accidents.

 Critical Items. A public swimming pool must be closed immediately for any of the following items:

• Gate not self-latching and/or self-closing from any position;

• Main drain not clearly visible and/or secure;

• Free disinfectant residual below the specified level;

• Total disinfectant residual above 10 ppm;

• A dangerous condition exists within the water (ex. broken glass, vomit, feces, etc.);

• Any lifesaving equipment that is missing, inoperable, not accessible, or in poor repair (see next item)

 Closure of a public swimming pool is the responsibility of the pool operator.

 Water clarity: Bottom drain must be clearly visible at all times.

 Also attached are the Pool Rules for Victor Gardens Community Association.

 

 POOL RULES   

·     The Victor Gardens Community Association, its officers, directors and agents assume no responsibility for injuries.

·     No Lifeguard on Duty.  Swim at your own Risk. 

·     Absolutely NO DIVING

·    Pool Hours: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

·    All pool toys must be removed from the pool each night.  Toys left in the pool will damage the pools mechanical system.

·    Do not open the pool gate for anyone you do not know and/or for any child that is not accompanied by an adult.

·      The swimming pool is for the exclusive use of members of the Homeowners Association and their guests.  The maximum number of guests per household is four.

·      Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.

·      Life Jackets are required for anyone who cannot swim

·      Infants must wear swim diapers in the pool area at all times.

·      No glass containers are allowed in the pool area.

·      No running, wrestling or horseplay in the pool area.

·      No pets are allowed within the pool area.

·      The pool area is for the enjoyment of all members and their guests please refrain from activities that may infringe on the right of others to enjoy the pool.

·      Please take your trash home with you when you leave the pool grounds.

·      The Board of Directors of the Homeowners Association may amend these rules at any time, without notice.

·      The pool is owned and operated by the Homeowners Association.

·      Each home will be given ­­­­1 pool key.

Any questions regarding the pool should be directed to the Community Manager, Gina Lampe, at (763) 225-6438 or by email at  glampe@developcommunity.com.  

 

Thanks to volunteers

Thank you to all of the volunteers who have donated their time, talent, and money towards the beautification of Victor Gardens' parks and common areas.  Residents have been working together planting, weeding, and watering flower beds, and cleaning and repairing the Jardin fountain.  

Movie Night in Val Jean Park Set for June 27

This year's new Victor Gardens Social Events Committee, Chaired by Julie Bixby, has planned it's first Movie Night.  Alvin and the Chipmunks will be shown, and residents are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, beverages, and ingredients for S'More's.  Visit the Upcoming Events page for more info.