The Artessa staff, along with construction professionals Adolfson & Petersen, Braxton Construction and other key players helping our vision come to life, are pleased with the progress we’ve made in the last month. We now look forward to buttoning up the project and bringing it all together soon.
• Continued exterior construction and wrapped up all deck screen kits for each residence
• Completed the base course for the pickleball courts; ready to pour concrete
• Completed main building elevator, as well as first-level gypcrete floor, sheet-rocking and taping
• Began installing cabinets, countertops and many appliances and electrical components
• Began installing retaining walls, front patios and entry steps
• Began installing finishing touches like brick-around fireplaces and community room windows
Prepare for Your Move to Artessa Mound Harbor
Your new home will be ready before you know it. Read up on insurance policies, share reconciliations and member orientations, and know what to expect for your move-in day scheduling communications.
Insurance
We continue to work to get the best insurance premium for the cooperative. Knowing that Minnesota’s insurance market is volatile, we are working with the best providers and brokers. We understand we will only be able to give you the details of your loss assessment amount for your HO-6 policy sometime later in July and before the building certificate of occupancy.
We appreciate your patience and will provide all the necessary details that you will need to share with your insurance provider to secure your HO-6 policy before your move-in.
Share Reconciliation & Member Orientation Meeting
Thank you to the members who have turned in their move-in preference date forms; Katie and Nicole are beginning to confirm move-in dates with members and will be doing so until July 15.
After your move-in date is confirmed, we will begin scheduling your Share Reconciliation and Member Orientation meetings, generally occurring several days before move-in and after the building certificate of occupancy. These meetings take place at Artessa Mound Harbor.
The Share Reconciliation portion of the meeting is where you can finalize and pay any outstanding share and variable share payment(s) and or personalization payments. You will also pay your prorated monthly member fee for your first month and your full second-month payment.
You can also provide the necessary information for automatic (ACH) withdrawals from your monthly payments at this time. We will provide you with your share reconciliation statements well before your meeting and after your move-in date is solidified so you can review your statements.
Member Orientation will be the second portion of your meeting. At this meeting, you will meet with one of our team members who will review and complete all the necessary paperwork to occupy your new home, receive your keys, and have a brief orientation of the community, which includes the amenity spaces, review your parking stall, how to access the garage, etc.
We will also share important information for your move-in day, like where the move-in carts will be, where to discard packing material and boxes, etc. We will provide more information on these meetings in the next update in mid-July after the move-in dates have been communicated.
Communication on Move-In Dates
Thank you to everyone who has submitted their desired move-in dates. We have received more than 30, allowing Katie and Nicole to start scheduling move-ins. We know this date confirmation is essential, and our team is working through all the logistics.
If you have yet to receive confirmation, please know our team will be reaching out to you by phone, followed by written confirmation of your move-in date. If you still need to turn in preferred move-in dates, you still have time! Please keep Nicole updated, and we’ll work with you to schedule your move.
Reminder: Site Visits & Tours
Artessa Mound Harbor remains an active construction site. As inspections increase, we must keep non-authorized personnel to a minimum. You may be asked to leave if you stop by without an appointment.
We know many of you are excited to see the progress and may desire measurements, so if you have an urgent request contact Design Project Manager Kacie Brown and we can provide them to you before your final walk-through and/or move-in.
We appreciate your understanding and patience!
Member Profile: Say Hello to Your New Neighbors
Get to know fellow Artessa members, Barb and Tom Daggett!
“We currently live in Wayzata and are looking forward to moving to Artessa Mound Harbor because of the sense of community, proximity to the Dakota Traill and small-town atmosphere.
A fun fact about us? We are high-school sweethearts from Hutchinson. We enjoy outdoor activities, including boating, international biking trips with fun friends, and hiking with our dog Chole.”
Artessa Team Updates
From Kelli Kruschke, Director of Design
We’re excited to share our progress as the Artessa Mound Harbor “Lakeside Cottage” amenities begin to take shape.
Picture yourself walking into an inviting lobby with warm wood and classic tile patterns. Pops of bold colors are sprinkled throughout, grounded with lake-inspired details like nautical ropes and shades of blue. Timeless features like wood paneling and crown molding create a relaxing lakeshore escape.
While the photos may look stark now, your vibrant community spaces will quickly come to life before your eyes over the next few weeks. Stay tuned!
Front Door into the Lobby
Front Porch
“The Nook” Coffee Bar with Lake View
Community Room Kitchen
From Katie Bauer, Director of Cooperative Management
“I want to thank everyone who reached out after the announcement that Lifestyle Cooperative Management is managing Artessa Mound Harbor.
Our hearts are bursting with appreciation and excitement about this news, and we couldn’t be more honored by the heartfelt messages. I’m thrilled to be working so closely with all of you, with whom I’ve built great relationships since you decided to join.
One item to note is we have already started to receive requests for Guest Suite reservations; if you’d like to make one, please reach out! Customer service is my top priority, so if you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to contact me.”
Meet Katie | Contact Katie
Introducing Jon Clark, Building & Cooperative Manager
We are very excited to introduce Jon Clark, who will join the Lifestyle Cooperative Management team as your Building and Cooperative Manager.
Jon is an experienced IT professional with over 30 years in the field who’s deeply committed to maintaining our high standards for our cooperative members. He specializes in data security and e-commerce payments and is exceptionally gifted in handyman services. In addition, he’s a really nice guy!
Jon loves people and enjoys problem-solving, project management, process improvement, and working with his hands. Originally from Texas and raised in Oklahoma, he is a tribal member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
Jon relocated to Minnesota in 2011 with his family and resides in Minnetrista, just 10 minutes from Artessa Mound Harbor. He is married and has four children — two sons in Houston, Texas, and two daughters here in Minnesota — as well as three grandchildren.
Jon enjoys various outdoor activities in his leisure time, such as boating, fishing, golf, trap shooting, and outdoor survival skills. He is also passionate about automobiles, particularly American muscle cars, European sports cars, and Formula 1 racing. Jon also contributes to his community as a handyman for Woodland Cove residents.
Jon starts with Lifestyle Cooperative Management on July 16. He looks forward to meeting you all!
What’s
Excelsior 4th of July Celebration
Head to Commons Park in downtown Excelsior on the shores of Lake Minnetonka with family and friends. Festivities start with a Firecracker Run, food and activities and end with a stunning firework show.
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Donate to the Makerspace Interest Group
We’re seeking donation items for all members to use in shared spaces. If you’d like to donate or have other ideas for best utilizing this space, contact Tim Flodin: tflodin74@gmaill.com or 612-703-0742.
Happening Around Mound?
Lake Waconia Fireworks Festival
Celebrate our country’s independence while listening to live music, sipping on fine wine, eating Americana cookout classics, and enjoying panoramic views at the Lake Waconia Fireworks Festival.
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Member Resources
Mound Spirit of the Lakes Celebration
Mound’s biggest summer celebration is finally here! July 18 to 20, enjoy a festive parade, live music, fireworks, food, boat-in movies, kid’s events, and much more just a few blocks from your new home.
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Sell Your Home with Desrochers Realty Group
Our partners Daniel and Julie Desrochers offer free consultations to members selling their home.
Contact the Desrochers: 612-554-4773
First-Class Packing & Moving Services
Changing Lifestyle Solutions (CLS) and Rose’s Daughter help make your move seamless and simple.
More About CLS | More About Rose’s Daughters
Local Organizations Accepting Donations
As you upsize your lifestyle at Artessa, you’ll likely downsize material things. From furniture and clothes to kitchen items and beyond, these local resources will accept your donations to help those in need.
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