ARCHIVED NEWSLETTER

May 2008

Spring Clean Up: After two cancellations, our spring clean-up will be held Saturday, May 31st from 8:30 a.m. to noon. We have removed several of the trees and brush that are growing above the retaining wall at our main entrance. However, we need you, with gloves and rakes, for some other light work. Lunch will be served after clean-up. We will meet in the commons area at 8:30. A big thank you in advance for your help.

Summary of Spring Activity

• Neighbors Dale Hanson, Leo Clark and Bob Theis have planted 60 seedlings (Red Oaks and Maples) in the common area and on the hillside facing River Hills Drive.
• Brush and small trees above the south retaining wall have been removed.
• Two boulevard trees for our front entrance have been ordered from Greg’s Tree Farm and will be delivered and planted within the next two weeks.
• The City of Burnsville will repair the sod around the Area 2 cul-de-sac which was damaged by snow plows.

Annual Dues: We have a handful of neighbors that have not paid their annual dues. If you have not paid please remit as soon as possible. A follow-up reminder is being sent. Mail checks to:

Villages of Riverwoods Homes Association
P.O. Box 3114
Burnsville, MN 55337

Area Reports & Notes: Interested in becoming a board member? We still have an open position on the Board. Here’s your chance to meet and serve your neighbors! Please talk to any of the current Board members about joining.

Architectural Control Guidelines: If you are planning any exterior improvements (paint, siding, shingles, landscape, decks, etc.) to your property, please review the Guidelines which are available on our website www.riverwoods.info. If you have any questions or need to submit a “Request for Review Form”, please contact David Schlicting at 952-926-6515. Let’s all work together to keep and further enhance our neighborhood as a very desirable area.

Ready to do Some Spring House Cleaning? Or are You Shopping for Something?

Here are a couple of options:

• Burnsville Community Wide Garage Sale. Friday and/or Saturday May 30-31, 2008. The city will provide all publicity in local papers and create a map with all registered garage sales.
• South River Hills Garage Sale - Saturday, June 7, 2008. This annual event brings large numbers of bargain hunters to our neighborhood.

Burnsville Water Use Restrictions:

• Restrictions apply from April 1 to September 30.
• Property Owners are limited to an odd/even schedule. Odd numbered addresses shall water only on odd numbered days. Even numbered addresses shall water only on even numbered days.
• No lawn or garden sprinkling or other irrigation shall occur between the hours of eleven o'clock (11:00) a.m. and four o'clock (4:00) p.m. daily.
• These permanent restrictions on sprinkling do not apply to the watering of new seed or sod, new landscaping, or any other plant materials that require daily watering.
• Fees for violating this ordinance range from a warning for first violation to $250 for multiple offenses.
• For specific details refer to Burnsville Ord. 918, 5-3-2004.
• If you have any questions about these restrictions, please call the Burnsville Public Works Department at 952-895-4550.

What Number do I Call for the Burnsville Police in a Non-Emergency Situation?

• The appropriate number to call for a non-emergency is 952-322-2323. This number is monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. Non-emergencies include abandoned cars, lost or found property, non-injury accidents, vandalism, and other crimes not in progress.

Next Board Meeting: Monday, June 23, 2008, 7:00 p.m. at Bob Theis’ home at 3300 Red Oak Circle N. Homeowners are welcome to attend.