Sunday, January 4, 2009
We have a Winner!
Congratulations to the Emersons for taking the prize in the Holiday Decorating contest. Thanks to everyone for the efforts decorating, start your planning for next year!
Saturday, December 20, 2008
2008 Holiday Decorating Voting
Thanks to everyone in the neighborhood for their fantastic holiday decorations. It is nice to drive down the street and see all the houses glowing. Holly took photos of all the houses which you can find in the gallery. We narrowed the field down to four for purposes of voting - so cast your votes (on the right) for your favorite who will receive $50. One vote per household (batteries not included, some restrictions apply).
House 1
House 2
House 3
House 4
House 1
House 2
House 3
House 4
Friday, November 28, 2008
2008 Holiday Decorating Contest
Happy Holidays!To start off the holiday season, the TLCR II Home Owners Association would like to announce the second annual Holiday Home Decorating contest.
The selected winner will receive $50.00.
We will select the top three houses and put them up for a vote on this site on December 17th with voting closing on the 23rd.
Last Year's Gallery
As this notice is going out via email and we are missing the following families email addresses, please enlighten them!
Dorland
Fuller
Godnyuk
Johnson
Jossart
Kovacs
Maher
Haake
Rob, Chris, and Chris
Block Party
Better late than never? Holly shared some of her great photography of the Summer block party. You can find them here:
2008 block party
If you don't have a snapfish account you can sign in as:
user: lacr@mailinator.com
password : association
Thanks Holly!
2008 block party
If you don't have a snapfish account you can sign in as:
user: lacr@mailinator.com
password : association
Thanks Holly!
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Neighborhood Services
We had some inquiries to share services offered by members of the association, so we put together an online form to allow people to enter in their own service offerings. Things such as party hosting, moonlighting, lawn mowing, and babysitting can go in here. You can also enter in companies you have done business with locally that you want to recommend to others in the neighborhood.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
TCRLII Agenda Minutes
Started 07:05 pm
Architectural Control committee (ACC) All ACC plans must still go through Oakland Homes. The HOA does not control the ACC. Only after the lots have been sold.
Number of lots left, about 12.
Oakland will relinquish control when all lots are built.
Rental Properties, Is renting allowed? Question was asked. In Article IX, section 9, states:
Section 9. Leasing. Any lease between an Owner and a non-Owner occupant shall be in writing and shall provide that the terms of the lease shall be subject to all respects of the provisions of the Declaration, the Articles Incorporation, and the By-Laws of the Association, and shall provide that any failure by the Non-Owner occupant to comply with the terms of such document shall be default under the lease. Other than the foregoing, there shall be no restrictions of the use of a Living Unit my a non-Owner occupant.
Covenant Discussion Process explained - processed emailed to Homeowners The process uses City leverage, if applicable.
Feedback - discussion regarding complaints with ordinance, anonymous complaints (Not approaching Neighbors). Discussed problem someone nit-picking, without formal party. City does keep your name anonymous.
Someone commented that they don't want a type of neighborhood that hides behind the board to enforce covenant rules. It was acknowledged that some people don't like to be told that they are in violations of rules.
It was also discussed that consider that the complaining party will not be anonymous if legal action is taken. (This needs to be added to the process that the party filing the complaint is not anonymous, but during the complaint process their name is private.)
Some Homeowners would like to be notified prior to a formal complaint, others are not comfortable in doing so.
The board took the position that if you can have open communication or friendly relations with your neighbor, talk to them regarding the violation or issue, do so, but it's optional. (Update process to include, talking to neighbor about complaint, if comfortable in doing so.)
Fishing on Big Pond
The large and small ponds are private property. There is an easement for the park trail. Fishing has become an issue on Oaklands property as well as other's.
Chris Magnuseen to contact Oakland to put no trespassing signs, if necessary, in empty Lots so that city can allow enforcement. If people are on your property without permission, ask them to leave and notify them that they are trespassing, if they refuse, call 911 and explain the issue.
Sign Vehicles (work vehicles) Parking issues, letters went out. Discussed definition of reasonable work vehicles, dump trucks vs work vans. HOA sent out guidelines, with signs, do neighbors mind? Some peoples work vehicles are their primary vehicle.
It was agreed by by the board and meeting attendees that work vans are not an issue.
Non-operative vehicles is not permitted. Board members are not carrying around clipboards looking for violations.
Other Parking Issues Please do not park or allow your guests to park in front of the mail boxes during the day, since mail will not be delivered.
HOA Projects Staining Mailboxes HS public service, HS students. Fix, busted mailbox. Bids/Volunteers – Bob Caron
Monument Cleanup Organize project or pay landscapers. Volunteer is need to coordinate (Monument chair person), please contact Rob.
Open Board Positions Dan's board position is up (1 year term). Note, the first year board terms were staggered, 1, 2, and 3 Year. Board positions after that are 3 year term. Board members involvement less then 5 hours a month.
Elected new Board member was elected - Chris Magnussen. Thanks Dan for all your hard work setting up the HOA and involvement. Dan has graciously volunteered to continue to do our accounting (treasurer).
Open Discussions Pet complaints - other association (Crow River Landings I) - Some pet owners from the park path are allow their pets to "go" on river properties. Summer block party, are we going to have it? Yes.
Meeting ended 7:55pm
We had a great turn out! Thanks to all that attended.
Introductions
Everyone introduced themselves, large turnout.
Spring Cleanup Annual Event
Dumpster was a big success and will become an annual event.
Tax Assessments
Taxes have gone up. Two week window to argue assessments, informally calling assessor, appeals process, wraps up by June/July. Call City and then City will call Wright County. (See latest Blog, Thanks Anne)
Architectural Control committee (ACC) All ACC plans must still go through Oakland Homes. The HOA does not control the ACC. Only after the lots have been sold.
Number of lots left, about 12.
Oakland will relinquish control when all lots are built.
Rental Properties, Is renting allowed? Question was asked. In Article IX, section 9, states:
Section 9. Leasing. Any lease between an Owner and a non-Owner occupant shall be in writing and shall provide that the terms of the lease shall be subject to all respects of the provisions of the Declaration, the Articles Incorporation, and the By-Laws of the Association, and shall provide that any failure by the Non-Owner occupant to comply with the terms of such document shall be default under the lease. Other than the foregoing, there shall be no restrictions of the use of a Living Unit my a non-Owner occupant.
Covenant Discussion Process explained - processed emailed to Homeowners The process uses City leverage, if applicable.
Feedback - discussion regarding complaints with ordinance, anonymous complaints (Not approaching Neighbors). Discussed problem someone nit-picking, without formal party. City does keep your name anonymous.
Someone commented that they don't want a type of neighborhood that hides behind the board to enforce covenant rules. It was acknowledged that some people don't like to be told that they are in violations of rules.
It was also discussed that consider that the complaining party will not be anonymous if legal action is taken. (This needs to be added to the process that the party filing the complaint is not anonymous, but during the complaint process their name is private.)
Some Homeowners would like to be notified prior to a formal complaint, others are not comfortable in doing so.
The board took the position that if you can have open communication or friendly relations with your neighbor, talk to them regarding the violation or issue, do so, but it's optional. (Update process to include, talking to neighbor about complaint, if comfortable in doing so.)
Fishing on Big Pond
The large and small ponds are private property. There is an easement for the park trail. Fishing has become an issue on Oaklands property as well as other's.
Chris Magnuseen to contact Oakland to put no trespassing signs, if necessary, in empty Lots so that city can allow enforcement. If people are on your property without permission, ask them to leave and notify them that they are trespassing, if they refuse, call 911 and explain the issue.
Sign Vehicles (work vehicles) Parking issues, letters went out. Discussed definition of reasonable work vehicles, dump trucks vs work vans. HOA sent out guidelines, with signs, do neighbors mind? Some peoples work vehicles are their primary vehicle.
It was agreed by by the board and meeting attendees that work vans are not an issue.
Non-operative vehicles is not permitted. Board members are not carrying around clipboards looking for violations.
Other Parking Issues Please do not park or allow your guests to park in front of the mail boxes during the day, since mail will not be delivered.
HOA Projects Staining Mailboxes HS public service, HS students. Fix, busted mailbox. Bids/Volunteers – Bob Caron
Monument Cleanup Organize project or pay landscapers. Volunteer is need to coordinate (Monument chair person), please contact Rob.
Open Board Positions Dan's board position is up (1 year term). Note, the first year board terms were staggered, 1, 2, and 3 Year. Board positions after that are 3 year term. Board members involvement less then 5 hours a month.
Elected new Board member was elected - Chris Magnussen. Thanks Dan for all your hard work setting up the HOA and involvement. Dan has graciously volunteered to continue to do our accounting (treasurer).
Open Discussions Pet complaints - other association (Crow River Landings I) - Some pet owners from the park path are allow their pets to "go" on river properties. Summer block party, are we going to have it? Yes.
Meeting ended 7:55pm
We had a great turn out! Thanks to all that attended.
Property Taxes
From Ann.H:
Just wanted to let some of you know - based on our Association Meeting last week....
Mark called the county offices to ask about our property taxes being the same or higher, even though housing values have fallen off. What it sounds like is that the values will come down...they are behind schedule in re-assessing housing values. Their current schedule is to have re-assessments done by October. This should affect our 2008 tax year. They stated that it is more likely than not, that they will re-value lower than the current amount. Any of you who have finished your basements or made any MAJOR improvements to your home may not see much of a drop (if any).
That's what we got. They seemed quite friendly, so if you have any further questions, call them.
Just wanted to let some of you know - based on our Association Meeting last week....
Mark called the county offices to ask about our property taxes being the same or higher, even though housing values have fallen off. What it sounds like is that the values will come down...they are behind schedule in re-assessing housing values. Their current schedule is to have re-assessments done by October. This should affect our 2008 tax year. They stated that it is more likely than not, that they will re-value lower than the current amount. Any of you who have finished your basements or made any MAJOR improvements to your home may not see much of a drop (if any).
That's what we got. They seemed quite friendly, so if you have any further questions, call them.
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