ARCHIVED NEWSLETTER

April 2005

Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm on April 19, at Rita Meyer's home. There were six board members in attendance.

Treasurer's Report: The 2005 dues were payable by April 15th. There are about 25 homeowners who have not sent in their payments. The annual members dues covers the mowing of the commons area and seven cul-de-sacs; copies of monthly newsletters to members; post office box rental and annual clean up and national night out.

New Homeowners: Please take the time to welcome Joe and Anne Clubb, 12117 Red Oak Court South and their children Rachel, Aaron, Michaela, Noah, Cassandra and Maria to our River Woods community. Currently, there are no homes for sale in our community.

Review of Covenants and By-Laws: Thank you to the commitment of the board members who met over the winter months to review the existing by-laws and covenants changes recommended by Attorney Theresa Readio. The amended and restated by-laws were voted on and unanimously approved by board members Mike Phenicie, Mike O'Connor, Mark Sticha, Suzanne Schanno, Bob Theis, Kyle J-MacPherson and Rita Meyer. Homeowners may contact any of these board members to review the draft document before the May meeting.

No proposed amended and restated by-laws can be distributed to any homeowner. These are still draft documents and will not be official until after the homeowners approve the amended and restated documents at the May 21st meeting.

The amended and restated by-laws will be distributed to all homeowners after they have been reviewed, voted on and approved by the homeowners at the May 21st meeting.

Cul-de-sacs: Bob Theis will be contacting each of the homeowners who maintained the cul-de-sacs in 2004 to determine if there is interest in maintaining the same cul-de-sacs in 2005. The board has hired New Frontier to fertilize the commons area and the seven cul-de-sacs.

Maintenance: A Weeping Willow tree fell in the commons area this month. A contractor will cut the tree up and remove the debris from the area this spring.

Outside storage of garbage cans: Just a reminder that all trash and refuse containers should be stored inside of the garage.

Spring Clean-Up Day: Please mark your calendars for Saturday, May 21st, 9-12. Workers will be treated to a light lunch following the clean up. Homeowners will be asked to vote on the amended and restated by-laws after the clean-up. We are inviting the Burnsville K-9 unit to join us for lunch.

Townhouse Swimming Pool: We will once again be given the opportunity to purchase a season pass to use the River Woods townhouse pool this summer. If interested, please call Connie at 952-894-4369 on May 25. She will have all of the details by then ---cost, start date, etc.

Board Terms: We will have three vacancies on the Board. In Area 2 currently served by Mike O'Connor; Area 6 currently served by Mike Phenicie and Area 9 currently served by Rita Meyer. If any homeowner is interested in serving on the board, please call Mike Phenicie at 890-3554.

Overnight Parking: Homeowners are asked to contact the Burnsville Police Department at 952-895-4620 on cars parked overnight on your street.

Speed Limit Change: The City of Burnsville Traffic Committee has decided to make the speed limit on Kennelly Road from Burnsville Parkway to Cliff Road at 30 miles per hour. In an average city block, it only takes 3.4 seconds longer to drive at 30 mph compared to 40 mph. Speed limits will be enforced.

Burglary Update: The Burnsville Police Department have made arrests in connection with nearly 30 burglaries and attempted burglaries in the Birnamwood, Pheasant Run, Portland Ave, Burnhill and 5th Ave. areas. The police believe there is another group that is active within the city and are asking the public for their due diligence and attention in reporting suspicious activity in your neighborhood. Please call the police immediately if you see suspicious people or vehicles by calling 911 or the police non-emergency number at 952-895-4620.

Cell Phones - 422 on the Run - Effective January 1, 2005: The Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association is compiling a directory of wireless phone numbers. It claims that only people who choose to be listed will be included. But to be sure to minimize unwanted calls, add your cell phone digits to the Federal Trade Commission's National Do Not Call Registry on-line at: www.donotcall.gov or call 888-382-1222. Please allow 31 days from the date you register to stop calling you.

Burnsville Welcome Packet: The City of Burnsville offers a welcome packet that includes maps, discount coupons for golf and answers to frequently asked questions. Call 952-895-4534 to request your Welcome Packet.

Next Meeting: Spring Clean-Up Day, Saturday, May 21st starting at 9 a.m. Bring your rakes!