Root Beer Floats and Ice Cream Sundaes

Root beer floats and ice cream sundaes will be served on Wed, July 18th from 6:30-7:30pm at the activity center.  Please stop by to enjoy free ice cream and say hi to some neighbors.  Remember to enjoy your treats outside of the pool area.  

Can't make it tomorrow?  Mark your calendars for these future events:

Sunday, July 22nd, 6pm: Night to Unite planning meeting at the activity center.  Please help us plan this HUGE neighborhood event.  

Tuesday, Aug 7th, 6-9pm.  Night to Unite in Arbre Park.  Join neighbors for games, treats, police & fire truck visits, bounce houses, a bike decorating contest and more.  Volunteers needed to help make this an evening to remember please contact Lisa at john3995@umn.edu if you are able to help.

Thursday, Aug 16th, 6:30-7:30pm.  Another root beer float night at the pool house.

Board Revokes Pool Privileges

In addition to investigating the recent problems I noted in my last post, the Master Board took action and revoked an owner's pool privileges. They allowed unauthorized people into the pool.

Remember: Your key fob is unique.  A log is kept of your fob's every swipe in and out of the Activity Center and Pool.  Cameras record everyone's activity around the pool area and its entrances.  This information is electronically stored and has been used by the Board to take action against rules violators.  Technologies present in Victor Gardens Pool and Activity Center can also be used to assist in law enforcement.

To prevent loss of pool privileges and fines:

Do not allow anyone other than your family and (up to four) guests to use your fob. 

Do not bring glass containers or food to the pool.

Understand the pool's other rules are in place to keep everyone safe and to prevent your dues from being spend on fixing expensive pool problems.

Enjoying the Pool with Common Sense

Over the weekend, a few residents emailed me about some problems cropping up at VG's pool.  Kari Miller, Victor Gardens Community Manager is the person to report rules violations and pool problems. Key fob and facility access questions should be directed to VG's Community Manager, Kari Miller at (763) 225-6424 or kmiller@developcommunity.com

Among the reports I heard though, a dog had been allowed to swim in the pool, someone broke a glass bottle on the pool deck, and residents exceeded the number of allowed guests.  Common sense sadly didn't apply in at least a few of these problems though, especially glass containers in and around the pool.  It's important to say something when you see that something's not right.  We need to look out for the health of our residents and the safety of our swimmers.

As a reminder, I've posted the rules again below.  Those indicated in red are a few of the violations that reportedly occurred over the last week or so.

Neighborhood Activity Center & 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, Kari Miller at (763) 225-6424 or kmiller@developcommunity.com

Kids Causing Trouble

Anytime Fitness just posted on Victor Gardens News' Facebook, detailing a problem they've been having with a few kids on bikes.  If anyone might be able to help nip this in the bud, please contact Anytime Fitness directly.  Here's what they posted:

Recently, we have had a couple of youth between the ages of 12 and 16 riding their bikes around the club usually between 4:30am - 5:30am and kicking and punching our glass in the attempt to scare members. They have been hitting the glass so hard that it shakes the security cameras. Although there is no way of telling for sure if they live in Victor Gardens, our members have seen them coming and going from the Victor Gardens area numerous times and we have now notified the police. We have video of the kids and have given a recorded copy to the police. If you suspect you may know who they are, could you please let us know and maybe you could come in and check the recordings to positively identify. We are taking this matter very seriously as we have had members state that they believe they are trying to break the glass. If your children are out on their bikes around this time, we would highly recommend that you let them know that this will not be tolerated and that we will press charges. Thank you and I apologize for the negative nature of this post. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.


Contact Ryan at Anytime Fitness at 651.429.2188 or at hugo@anytimefitness.com.

Community Square Dance, Saturday, July 14 (7pm-9:30)

Y'all come out now and bring the folks! 

Live caller!  Live Country Band!

No Experience Necessary!(the caller will have you kickin' up yer heels in no time flat!)
$8 Adults / $3 Youth$22 Family Max

Saturday, July 14 (7pm - 9:30pm)

Hugo City Hall

http://www.artsgarden.org/

New Home Construction Updates

There has been renewed interest lately in many of Victor Gardens Single Family Village lots. The Nest and Homes by James each have a homes nearing completion and another self-built home is going up on Grantaire Lane. Pratt Homes has also been steadily building its Creek Side Villas.

For those who are interested,  the process and criteria by which new home designed are reviewed are detailed in documents developed by Victor Gardens Master ARC:

Application Package for New Home Construction, Revised January 5, 2012. 

Including Design Guidelines Appendix:

http://www.victorgardensnews.org/files/arc/vgca_application_packgage_for_new_home_construction.pdf

Root Beer Floats and Sundaes

Root Beer Floats and Sundaes at the Activity Center tomorrow night (Tuesday, June 19th).  We'll start serving around 6pm and we'll go until the treats are gone.  Keep an eye on the weather... if there are storms we will reschedule.  Date TBA.

Cub Scouts Pancake Breakfast Sunday Morning

Join your Good Neighbors for a pancake breakfast benefitting Hugo Cub Scout Pack 151

Sunday, June 10th from 8-11am at Lions Park Pavilion

$3 for children, $6 for ages 10+ for all you care to eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk and juice

Learn more about Hugo Cub Scout Pack 151 at www.hugocubscouts.org

Victor Gardens Garage Sale List & Map

Click here for a handy, printable PDF list and map of participating Victor Gardens garage sales.

#1) 14455 Everton Ave N  

Friday:  8‐3:00 and Sat: 9‐11:30  

Lots of children’s clothes. Girls from 3T to 12 and boys from 4T to 8.  Toys (fisher price)  and household items.  

  

#2) 4455 Cosette Lane  

Friday: 8‐2pm and Sat: 8‐2pm  

Boys clothes (infant‐size 12), foosball table, hutch, entertainment center, women’s clothing, maternity clothing, vacuum, kids toys, desk, dresser, women’s shoes, kids shoes, full size bed frame, housewares, linens, girls clothing 3T, mens clothing, videos, books and oh so much more!!!  

  

#3) 4376 Arbre Lane  

Friday: 8‐noon and Sat: 8‐noon  

Area run, lawn mower, kids motorized jeep, full mattress, kids bedding, misc household, maternity clothes (small), toys  

  

#4) 14203 Arbre Lane  

Friday: 9‐3pm (later if a lot of traffic)  

Ladies clothing sizes 4,6,8, and 10; kids clothes, toys, misc household  

#5) 14223 Arbre Lane  

Friday: 8‐4pm  

Kids clothes & misc  

#6) 14074 Jardin Ave  

Friday: 8‐5pm and Sat: 8‐3pm  

Furniture, clothes, home décor, small appliances, bedding and more.  

#7) 14108 Jardin Ave  

Friday: 8‐3pm  

Toys, clothing, books, cookware, tons of art and home decorations 

Victor Gardens Garage Sale Locations 2012

Garage Sale Time!

Summer is here and that means garage sales.  Clear out the clutter in your basement or garage and let your extras become someone else's treasures!  Join the Victor Gardens Neighborhood Garage Sale on Fri, June 8 and Sat, June 9.  It is a great time to have a sale... there will be lots of traffic with Hugo Good Neighbor Days and the Clearwater Creek Garage Sale the same weekend.  Ads have been placed in all "quad" publications which includes Hugo, Forest Lake, Lino Lakes, White Bear and more.

Registration forms can be found on the right side of the website.  Please return to Lisa at john3995@umn.edu by Monday, June 4 to get onto the list of sales and the map.  

Tonight is Movie Night in Val Jean Park! Join us for a Potluck Grill Out Before the Show

The grill will be ready around 5:30pm.  Bring your own meat to grill and a dish to share. Since the ground in the park might be damp, it might be a good idea to bring some plastic to lay under your picnic blanket. Plates, forks & napkins will be provided. Meet some new neighbors and enjoy some good food!

Stay for Movie Night - 7:30pm
The Muppets.  Rated PG.

Popcorn, snacks and lemonade will be provided.  Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and bug spray! 

Thursdays are Farmer's Market Days in Hugo Beginning June 14

Staring on June 14, Hugo's location of the St. Paul Farmer's Market will be open on Thursday afternoons, 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Vendors set up in the parking lot of St. John the Baptist Church at Forest Blvd (Hwy 61) and Frenchman Road.

Check out their website for more info.