ARCHIVED NEWSLETTER

April 2009

ANNUAL DUES: The invoices for annual dues have been mailed to homeowners. Please remit before the due date of April 15. Dues not received by April 15 are subject to additional fees and interest, per Article V, Section 2 of the covenants. If you have any questions please contact your area representative or any Board member.

SPRING CLEAN-UP: Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 25th. The clean up will take place on Saturday morning, after which everyone is invited to a cook-out with hot dogs, chips, pop and cookies provided. More details will be distributed as the clean-up day approaches. Projects include general spring maintenance and cleanup, seal coating of the area path, replacement of a broken infant swing in the tot lot and re-staining of a wood bench in the tot lot. In the case of inclement weather, Saturday, May 16th is the alternative date for this event.

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL GUIDELINES: Spring is a good time to reacquaint ourselves with our 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. We have also attached a copy for your review. If you have any questions or wish to submit a “Request for Review Form”, please contact David Schlicting at 952-926-6515. Let’s all work together to keep and enhance our neighborhood as a very desirable area.

ANNUAL CITY OF BURNSVILLE TREE SALE: What: Bare Root Trees and Native plants and shrub sale Where: Across from City Hall When: Saturday, April 25th 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Website: http://www.burnsville.org/index.asp?NID=717 for varieties, cost, limits

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Welcome back spring! Remember that cold Sunday in December, the Winter Holiday Night of Luminaries? Well it was a success, even though the temperature was frigidly cold. The Board wishes to thank all of the homeowners who assisted in making our neighborhood a glowing winter wonderland for all of the residents and friends to enjoy.

• Homeowners’ received a notice of a Public Hearing from the City of Burnsville earlier this year regarding the 75’ T-Mobile Tower to be constructed on the property of Mary Mother of the Church. Suzanne Schanno and Dale Hanson of the board attended the hearing on March 9 Here is a summary of information which was approved by the city planning commission:

• The tower will be located in the NE corner of the upper lot near Cliff Road (Penn Cycle)
• Painted a dark brown to match the existing parking lot light poles
• Light fixture on the pole will be at 30 feet
• An 8 foot wrought iron fence will be constructed around the pole with landscaping
• Four dark posts will be placed around the pole for protection
• The FCC regulates these poles and T-Mobile meets/exceeds their radiation goals
• There are other poles like this in the area operating off water towers and tops of buildings

• BURNSVILLE'S REQUEST TRACKER. The Request Tracker is a tool that can be used to report your concerns to the city. It can be used for reporting potholes, graffiti, parking concerns or other concerns. Requests are monitored from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. http://www.burnsville.org/requesttracker.asp
• The Burnsville Police can be reached for non-emergency calls at 952-895-4600; all emergencies use 911.

EMAIL ADDRESS: We have nearly 50 homeowners!! who are now on our email distribution list for the Newsletter and other board provided information. Please be assured that your email address will be confidential to Riverwoods Homes Association and will be used only for association business. Please send your email or updated address to Suzanne Schanno (sschanno@comcast.net) or Bob Theis (bobtheis@comcast.net). Thank you for your cooperation.

WEBSITE INFORMATION: Please take a look at our website. http://riverwoods.info Watch for events and information such as the Spring Cleanup in April. Mike Phenicie has provided many useful information links for those new to our community. Check out our schools, churches, government, newspapers, utilities, etc.

NEXT BOARD MEETING: Our next scheduled meeting will be May 6th at the home of Bob Theis. Homeowners are always welcome.