Meadowglen Homeowners Association

The Board and some neighbors met this morning to replace the aging and rotted timbers around the playground. The intent was to replace at least the top row of timbers to improve the stability and safety of the playground. The Board removed and replaced the entire south wall that had bulged over 40 years of pressure from gravel and wood chips.

We had received bids to replace both the top row and 3 levels of the wall that varied between $2200 and $5100. For $650 and some labor from your board, we feel good that the playground is safer and we saved the community about $3000!

If you’d like some used timbers for your yard, please come get them ASAP from next to the tennis courts. No promises on quality and longevity. Also beware of hard to pull spikes!

Big thanks to the Board, David Sands and Joe Demers from the ARC, and former Board Presidents Jason Zack and Karl Ohlsen!

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The Meadowglen 5K has been moved to Fall this year to avoid conflicts with swim meets and to beat the heat! The 5K is planned for October 12 at 8 am. Registration remains at $10 per person.

To register, please use the following signup form: https://www.meadowglen-hoa.com/5k-registration/

To volunteer to help or ask any questions, please email Ally Feldman at ally.h.feldman@gmail.com.

There are open positions on both the Board and the ARC. If you are interested in making an impact and joining either of these committees, please reach out to Lewis Moses (lmoses@msihoa.com) at MSI or any Board member. We need your help!

Please join us in welcoming Sharon Gallo to the ARC! Sharon has been in the neighborhood for a number of year and brings her project management experience to the committee. Thanks for your service Sharon!

After much deliberation at the July Board meeting, the Board accepted the draft 2019 ARC Guidelines. We did receive a couple of comments asking for our further consideration regarding a few of the proposed changes. After a lively discussion, the Board voted in favor of accepting the ARC’s proposed guidelines. There are a number of major changes this year including:

• Removed Guidelines:
  • Clotheslines (see Declarations)
  • Flower Boxes
  • General Maintenance (see Declarations)
  • Holiday Decorations (see Declarations)
  • Newspapers/Flyers
  • Vents (moved to Roofs)
• Guidelines that no longer need approval (but please consult guidelines for best practices and clarification):
  • Repair of a fence when replaced with like-for-like materials
  • Hot tubs/spas
  • Minor landscaping changes. I.e. replacement of plants. Major landscaping design changes still require approval
  • Standard mailbox replacement with a cedar post. Custom mailboxes still require DRR.
  • Repair/replacement of Railings for like-for-like items
  • Storage containers in the back yard under 6 feet tall
  • Solar Panels
• Major Changes:
  • Basketball poles – Temporary poles may now remain standing, assuming they follow the same rules as permanent poles. If it is lying down, it must be stored behind the fence.
  • Flag Poles – May now be 15 feet tall. Up to 3 flags may be displayed
  • Play Structures – may now be up to 10 feet tall
  • Roof Addendum moved into body and simplified
  • Sheds – May now be 9 feet tall. Total number of sheds allowed is up to 3 with the following stipulations: no more than 3 below fence line, no more than 1 above fence line, and no more than 1 attached to the house.
  • Siding – Engineered wood siding and concrete fiber now approved.

It’s finally here! The pool opens today, May 24th! To make sure we get the season off to a good start, please remember that lifeguards are required to monitor for compliance with all pool rules (see below). Please remember:

• Pool Hours are: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday through Sunday. (Lifeguard coverage times will be reduced once school begins in August.)
• Residents are required to sign in upon entry to the pool
• Residents are allowed to bring a maximum of two (2) guests per household member.
• Use of the pool for parties (clubhouse, lawn, or any other parties) is only permitted with prior approval and contract with the pool company. Please use this form:

Swim Team Schedule

The Meadowglen swim team practices:

• May 27th – June 21st 7am-10am 
• June 24 – June 28th 6am-10am
• July 1 – July 26th. 7am-10am

The Board has also allowed the swim team to use the swim lane on weekdays after 10 am for pre-team (usually younger) members, but will cede the lane to homeowners when present.

Swim meets will occur:

• 6/15 approximately 7-1 pm
• 6/22 approximately 7-10 am
• 6/29 approximately 7-1 pm
• 7/20 approximately 7-3 pm

Please remember that swim meets generate a lot of traffic around the pool. If you have any issues please contact any Board Member or our manager Lewis Moses at MSI (720) 974-4112.

Meadowglen Pool Rules

SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK

• The lifeguard oversees the pool and can close the pool at any time due to weather, violations of rules, and unsafe or inappropriate behavior.
• The lifeguard has disciplinary authority and may remove any person from the pool for violation of pool rules.
  • The pool is for residents of Meadowglen and their guests only.
  • The pool is open from 6:00am – 9:00pm (Monday thru Sunday). 
  • Residents are allowed 2 guests per resident and the resident must be present during guest swim.
  • Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian always.
  • Swim diapers are required for all infants.
  • Adult swim is on the tenth of every hour for ten minutes, or at the lifeguard’s discretion.
  • Anyone damaging the pool area, the accessories or the bathroom area will be responsible for all damages.

Rules

• No Smoking or Vaping inside pool area or within 50 ft of pool fence
• No running
• No profanity
• No pets in the pool area
• No horseplay, throwing, “playing chicken�? launching, or pushing of persons
• No glass containers allowed in the pool area
• No plugged in electrical equipment allowed inside the pool area
• No pool toys allowed that could cause bodily injury. This includes rocks, coins and other hard objects
• No bicycles, tricycles, skateboards, roller skate, scooters or other recreational equipment in pool area
• No group parties without prior approval
• No offensive tattoos, symbols or language will be permitted  

Questions and concerns can be directed to
Absolute Pool Management, LLC. at 303-808-3891 or 720-252-9900

The City of Arvada Parks staff will be treating the slopes of Pomona Lake with herbicide early Wednesday morning, May 15, as part of their standard weed control maintenance standards. Please be aware that the herbicides have been applied to the slopes and avoid direct contact with the sprayed area. Rest assured that Parks staff does not use any restricted-use herbicides. They are licensed and trained in safe application practices through the Colorado Department of Agriculture and follow strict Department of Agriculture laws. Parks staff is deeply committed to safety in all parks, trails and open space areas and abide by all strict standards to ensure the safety of the people and animals who use them.

The spring fling was a great success, the snowy start to the day did not deter these eager little bunnies! The egg hunt had several special eggs with gifts. The hot chocolate helped keep the littles warmed up. The two ponies- Sasha and Unicorn were both gentle and the kids had a blast going for rides.

A special shout out to Sue Bradley who kindly filled all the eggs for the hunt.

Thank you all for coming!

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Please feel free to set up your items for sale on Friday – Sunday May 17^th, 18^th and 19^th for our community garage sale.  We will be posting in the Arvada Press, Craigslist and other online sites to advertise for the neighborhood.

Please join us for an Easter Egg hunt and Pony Ride at our Annual Spring Fling on April 13^th.  The Egg hunt will begin promptly at 9:30 and the ponies will follow, from 10- 12.  We will have some refreshments and the Easter Bunny will be there for photo opportunities.  Dee Hodapp from Paragon Realty has offered to sponsor the event with some fun prizes and treats!  Give me a call if you want to help make the even more special – Lisa Scarafoni (303) 204-5380.

This year we will also have Ann DeMers helping to collect donations for pinwheels to support the Ralston House.  The Ralston House is a child advocacy center in Colorado and helps recognize Child Abuse Prevention.  In honor of the Child Abuse Prevention Month, we will be planting Pinwheels around the clubhouse.  Bring a $5 donation to the event and have your child plant the pinwheel in the garden.