September 2020

Until recently, short-term rentals (defined as anything less than 30 days) were not permitted in the City of Arvada. In August, Arvada City Council adopted a new ordinance that will make short-term rentals legal in the city (with certain restrictions, link to Arvada Press coverage). The ordinance will go into effect on October 31 2020.

That being said, it is important to remember that HOA covenants and rules can be more restrictive and supersede City code. Meadowglen Declarations Section 5.5 details the rental and leasing policies for our Association. Please be aware that Section 5.5a prohibits rentals of less than 6 months and Section 5.5e prohibits leasing the lot for hotel or transient purposes. Therefore, regardless of the City’s position on short-term rentals, Meadowglen covenants do not allow them. For more information, please contact Lewis at MSI or any board member.

Halloween is upon us and it’s time to have some fun! Meadowglen is having our annual event on October 24th. Like everything so far in 2020, there will be some changes to our annual event. We will be having a socially distanced, staggered gathering near the clubhouse parking lot . We will start at 4:00 pm for the younger kids (aged 0-5) and then welcome older kids beginning at 5:00 pm.

We will have treat and crafts bags for the age groups 0-5 and 6-18. There will be s’mores, a hallo-weeny roast for dinner, photo backdrop, flashlight tag and a costume contest with prizes. We will have fire pits to help warm us when the sun goes down. We do ask those coming to bring their own seating, face masks, and roasting sticks. We will have some sticks on hand, however, no shared seating will be provided.

Please use the sign-up genius to let us know if you plan on attending so we can more accurately prepare for this event. You can also use the sign-up genius to volunteer to help setup/cleanup and monitor the fire pits. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0545afad22a4fa7-meadowglen2

If you would like to help out with the party, want to share your ideas or join other social committee events – contact Linzi King @ linziking@meadowglen-hoa.com

This has been a tough year to say the least, and I’ve heard from so many that a walk around the Lake was the highlight of your day. There have also been comments about how the lake isn’t what it used to be and that it is lacking not only the trees, but the fish and wildlife that used to be so commonly found. Well, we are lucky here in Meadowglen because we have a young local activist who took things into his own hands to make a difference and improve the community. Earlier this year, Meadowglen teenager Timothy Marette contacted Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) for ideas to clean up the lake and improve the fishing at Pomona Lake (located in the middle of Meadowglen). After a few passionate and “determined�? emails, a CPW aquatics crew completed a fish survey. It turns out that the carp which had taken over the lake had degraded the water quality by rooting in the lake bottom for food and destroyed the habitat that the fish, waterfowl, and amphibians used to enjoy here in Meadowglen. It was determined that if CPW removed the carp from the lake, the water quality and habitat would eventually improve and more catchable fish along with other desirable animals would return. Over the Summer CPW began the carp removal along the shoreline of Pomona Lake. Besides removing well over 60 carp, they also caught and released two 5+ pound bass, and catchable crappie and bluegill. CPW is also due to come back sometime this Fall to finish the survey in the middle of Pomona Lake. Way to go Timothy! Thank you for making the lake better for all anglers, walkers, and Meadowglen residents.

– Brett Schumer

Fall is upon us and it’s time to have some fun. Meadowglen is planning on having our annual Halloween event on October 24th.  Like everything so far in 2020, there will be some changes to our annual event.  We will be having a socially distanced, staggered gathering near the clubhouse parking lot. We will start at 4:00 pm for the younger kids (aged 0-5) and then welcome older kids beginning at 5:00 pm.  A Sign up Genius and more information to follow.

We will have age appropriate treat bags and crafts. There will be hay rides, s’mores, and a costume contest with prizes.  We will have fire pits to help warm us when the sun goes down.
If you would like to help out with the party or other social committee events – contact Linzi King @ linziking@meadowglen-hoa.com

The Bicycle Recycle Program is a partnership between the City and the Golden/Arvada Lake Arbor Optimists. Bikes that are no longer used are collected, refurbished and then distributed to community members who cannot afford to buy one.

The 2020 Bike Recycle event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the City of Arvada Streets Maintenance Facility (6161 Olde Wadsworth Blvd.). For more information, visit arvada.org/bicycle-recycle-program.

In June, the Arvada City Council approved an ordinance and agreements to institute a single-hauler trash system for Arvada (Republic Services).

How will the system affect Meadowglen?

Since we already contract with a single-hauler (Waste Management), we can elect to continue with that hauler (it’s possible we may see prices affected; time will tell).

Another option would be for the HOA to contract with Republic, but many questions still need to be answered, and the Board will provide ample engagement opportunities with Meadowglen residents  in advance of any decisions. We will keep you informed.

The City intends to implement the system in July of 2021.

Where can you find out more information?

Visit arvada.org/waste-hauling to learn more about the organized waste hauling program or contact board member Cindy Javelet at 303-456-1023.

Hey Everyone!

Thanks for a great and cautious pool season! Besides some hiccups with the signup and people trying to cancel, the whole season went smoothly. We did mention that if possible we would keep the pool open longer than labor day. This depended on the cleaners going home early on stormy days. As you can probably remember, we didn’t get our typical late summer thunderstorms this year. Additionally, to keep the pool open just 1 more week would cost us $4740 in pool maintenance and cleaning/check-in. The Board has been adamant about not incurring any additional costs this year due to COVID, so we will not be extending the season.

So, with that in mind, Monday September 7 will be the last day the pool is open. APM will start shutting down the pool on Sept 8.

On the Sunday after Labor Day, Sept 13, we would like to invite the pups in the neighborhood to come for a dip between 8 and 11:30 am. Karl Ohlsen has volunteered to run the event this year (Thanks Karl!). We will provide coffee, donuts, and OJ for those who are interested. Make sure to wear your mask and social distance (for your safety and the pups). If you have any questions, please direct them to Karl (ohlsenk@hotmail.com) or Ari (arifeldman@meadowglen-hoa.com).