Playset replacement decision

Greetings neighbors.  Thanks to all of you who participated in our play set survey.  I apologize for taking so long to announce the result, but we wanted to wait until we had the set fully negotiated and under contract before sharing the news.  We are now happy to report that we have contracted for the “Jungle Jim” play set, in Natural colors, to be installed this coming spring.  While the survey was close, Jungle Jim came out on top and going with Natural colors was a substantial (80%) winner.

Playset

Through the survey and other messages, we did receive several questions/comments.  Rather than replying individually, some Q&A is given below:

Q1: Do we need to vote on whether reserves should be used for this project?

A: No vote is needed.  The HOA Board has the responsibility/authority to use the reserves for big-ticket maintenance items.  The play set is one of the big-ticket items specifically listed in the reserve study/plan.

Q2: Will the play set be repairable? [For those that don’t know, the slide on the existing set broke a few years ago and was not repairable due to the company being out of business – and liability issues prevented adding a slide from a different manufacture to the existing set.]

A: We selected an established, nation-wide company with a long business record, so we have every expectation that they will be in business and able to support repairs in the future.

Q3: Can the existing play set be refurbished?

A: No, for the same reasons as Q2.

Q4: Can we include fixing the basketball hoops or adding a pickle ball court?

A: Maybe.  The board decided to first complete the play set and make sure that everything comes in as budgeted/expected.  We can then consider other smaller projects.

Q5: Can we add a swing set or a larger, expanded play structure.

A: Only with a special assessment and a vote.  The play set chosen fits within the existing playground site.  Anything larger or additional would substantially exceed our budget (mostly due to the need for extensive site preparation).

Q6: What is the cost/budget of the play set?

A: We recently conducted a reserve study update that recommended near-term replacement of the play set, targeting $40k.  We expect this project to come in at right about $40k.  The contracted cost of the equipment and installation ($30k) does not include removal of the old structure or refresh of play chips once completed.  We hope to do the removal via volunteers, but might have to hire some of that done, so the exact final cost is not known.

Thanks again for your participation in the survey, and stay tuned for:

• Opportunities to volunteer to help with the existing structure removal
• Announcement of an exact date when we will plan a grand opening of the new play set

Playset replacement announcement

Greetings neighbors,

The HOA Board of Directors has some exciting news – we are ready to move forward on a new playset for the park.  Many thanks to Marian Boyce and Melanni Rezek for helping us get to this point.  More information, and a survey so that you can help pick the specific equipment to be installed, is at this link.  Please complete the survey by November 3 to have your opinion count.

Also, as not everyone is on FB or frequents the QW website, we’re looking for a few volunteers to help deliver a flyer to every door in the neighborhood.  If you can help, send a FB message to Mark Pampe.

Thanks.

Click below for more information and to take the survey.

PLAYSET SURVEY AND INFORMATION

220th Ave E Mailbox Update

Call for Board of Directors volunteers

Greetings neighbors,

I’m reminded every time I drive into our neighborhood what a special place this is.  It is especially striking with the flourish of spring colors and the looming mountain.  Still, keeping it this way requires home owners with pride of ownership, and an HOA to care for the common areas, among other things.  Thank you (at least, the vast majority of you) for being great neighbors and keeping your properties well-groomed.  Thank you also to those of you that volunteer in various ways to keep the neighborhood vibrant.

And speaking of volunteers (you knew this was coming), we need some help on the Board of Directors.  One Director (Jared Meskimen) has moved out of state and another Director (Gary Olsen) is planning to do so a bit later this year.  So, we need some help.

If you would be willing to join the Board, or maybe just volunteer in a support role, or just want to ask some questions about being on the board, please let us know.  You can use the Contact button at the top of this website or, better yet, contact one of us directly (Mark Pampe, Gary Olsen, Colin Ury, Sonny Spencer, Jin Park).

Thanks much

Mark Pampe on behalf of the QW HOA board.

New board established:

Resulting from the Feb 13 annual meeting, here is the new HOA Board:

Mark Pampe (returning) – President

Colin Ury (returning) – Vice President

Jin Park (returning) – Treasurer

Sonny Spencer (joining) – Secretary

Gary Olsen (returning) – Director at large

Jared Meskimen (joining) – Director at large

Thank you to those returning and joining – and a special thank you to Kevin Phillips who finished his term on the board.

Thanks, Mark Pampe

Early Spring Yard Tips:

1. Walk your property and remove twigs/branches and debris.
2. Run lawnmower over lawn even if it looks like it doesn’t need it.
3. Edge the lawn.
4. Apply Lime to the lawn. Soil becomes acidic from rain water.
5. One week later apply a nitrogen based weed and feed fertilizer.
6. Sweep or blow off driveway and sidewalk in front of home.
7. Weed all landscaped beds and turn the soil.
8. Top off all landscaped beds with bark or mulch.

Thanks, Gary Olsen