ARCHIVED NEWSLETTER

May 2010

DUES: The Second request for Annual Dues notices have been sent for the amount of $86.38, which includes a $10.00 late fee per the Association By-Law’s. There are 13 still outstanding and past due.

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD:

• Tree removal at the Red Oak Cir S entrance: Thank you to Dale Hanson, Bob Theis, Mike Phenicie, Mark Sticha, Gary and Mary Beth Hughes and Jim Brummer for your help.
• River Woods Pool: The River Woods Townhomes Association is extending pool privileges to River Woods Homeowners for $140 this year. The pool opens Saturday, June 5 and closes Labor Day. Pool passes may be purchased at the office between May 31st and June 4th between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM or the pool after June 4th. If you have any questions contact General Manager, Kim (952-894-4368).
• Board Vacancy: There are two open positions on the board, please consider supporting your neighborhood organization. The time commitment is minimal and you will meet some really nice neighbors. Please call any board member if you are willing to help.
• Area Concerns: Homeowners have brought the following concerns to the attention of Board members:

• A homeowner requested that the board consider updating and improving the landscape of cul du sacs on a yearly rotating basis, at the rate of one cul du sac per year. The Board has discussed this request and decided to review each cul du sac improvement plan. The plan will be evaluated for ability of homeowners to maintain the improvements. The funding for the projects will be limited. The homeowners in the area are welcome to submit plans with the understanding that the Board will have final approval authority for any cul-du-sac plan.

• The cul-du-sac in Area 7 has two pine trees that are no longer looking very nice and will be removed. The board asks the homeowners contact their area representative Mike Phenicie regarding the removal and replacement of these trees.
• The cul-du-sac in Area 5 is on the plan to be reviewed this fall. Homeowners in this area are asked to contact their area representative Mark Sticha with plans and/or suggestions.

• Association By-laws Reminder: The following are prohibited within the Homes of River Woods per Article XI. For complete details see www.riverwoods.info

Section 5. Garbage and Refuse Storage and Removal. Outside storage of garbage and refuse is prohibited. This applies to any form of refuse including any discarded lumber and debris from construction and remodeling projects.

Section 12. Storage. The outside storage of recreational and motor vehicles is prohibited. This includes but is not limited to boats, trailers, campers, snowmobiles, etc. All storage exceeding three days must be offsite or within the homeowners’ garage.

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

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) Thank you for your cooperation.

WEBSITE INFORMATION: Please take a look at our website. http://riverwoods.info Mike Phenicie has provided many useful information links for those new to our community. Check out our schools, churches, government, newspapers, utilities, etc. PS: recently a list of vendors used by your neighbors for various services, such as lawn care, plumbing, electrical, remodelers etc was posted on our website.

NEXT BOARD MEETING: Tuesday, June 15th – 7:00 P.M. at 3402 Red Oak Circle N. All homeowners are welcome.