Wemovedhereduringtheheightoftheearlypandemicandhavelivedherefor almost five years now. After decades of being relocated and stationed in California, Colorado, North Carolina, and Louisiana, we were exhausted from deploymentsandrecreating“home”overandoveragain.Wewerelookingallover thecountryforthebestplacetoretire,andwechosehere.Ourcommunityis beautiful, engaging, friendly, and has so many great amenities: the amazing people,trails,facilities,opportunitiesforuniqueclasses,andwildlife.Theair,the viewsofthedistantandvastRockyMountains,andtheundulatinghillsfromour littlepartofcolorfulColoradoarejustdivine.
Mydaughteris24,aSoftwareEngineer,engagedtobemarriedsoon,andlivesin TheMeadowstoo Mysonis13,verysociable,alwaysinmotion,andplayslacrosse year-round MyhusbandisaretiredMarineafter31yearsofactivedutyandnow worksfromhomeforTekSystemsasanEngagementManager Ourbulldog,Archie, istwoandlovestoknowwhat’sgoingonintheneighborhood Ourfavoritelocal restaurant is Mt Fuji We are also members of New Hope church My hobbies includevariousspecialprojects,organizing,managingourhousehold,bookclub with friends, solving puzzles, working at Sprouts Family Market, dancing, and servingontheARC
I’vebeenapartoftheARCfornearlythreeyearsnowandhavelearnedsomuch from our dedicated, smart, and experienced volunteers With a degree in architecturefromUCBerkeleyand15yearsinthebusiness,Ienjoyapplyingmy skills to create a win-win between what homeowners want and what the community needs to maintain property values, community character, and the visualexperiencethroughout,inthecontextofeachneighborhood’suniquefeel andtheDesignGuidelines Thedetailsthatdefinethatcharacterarevitalandare whatmakethiscommunitythebestinDouglasCounty.Asthecommunityevolves andchanges,Ienjoythedutyofsustainingthecharacteranddetailsthatcontinue todefineourbelovedenvironment
Itisthattimeofyearagainwherewestartgettingeveryonereadyforpoolseason! Duetonewproceduresinplace,bothhomeownersandtenantsmustsubmittheir formswellinadvanceifanyoneinyourhouseholdwantstoswimduringMemorial Day weekend. If you submit the week before or the week following the pool opening,therewillbesubstantialdelaysasweprocessformsintheorderthey werereceived.Pleasebeproactivebecausewehaveover6,000+householdsto process.Wepromiseittakeslessthanfiveminutestocomplete!
HouseholdsCompletedSinceJanuary2025:Justover400
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Enumerate has introduced a direct support assistance line to enhance communication for any technical issues related to the Meadowslink website! To ensureaquickresponsewithin1-2businessdays,pleaseleaveadetailedemailor voicemail that includes your name, MNC address, your status as either a homeownerorrenter,andabriefdescriptionoftheproblemyouarefacing.Please note support experts are available Monday through Friday, from 9am to 8pm EST, excludingstandardholidays
March 4 4:30p Taft House Board Meeting & Draft Budget
March 25 4p Taft House Nominating Committee Conducts Board Candidate Interviews
April 1 4:30p The Grange Board Meeting & Adopt Budget
April 8 6p The Grange Meet the Board Candidates Q&A
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
March 12 9a Taft House March 5
March 26 9a Taft House March 19
April 9 9a The Grange April 2
April 23 9a The Grange April 16
Starting in April, ALL meetings and classes move to The Grange due to the Taft House building and pool rebuild project. Stay tuned for progress updates!
The District Delegates are chosen each year at the Annual Members Meeting to represent the homeowners in their specific District for a one-year term. Their responsibilities include approving the annual budget, voting on behalf of the members in their District, and electing homeowner representatives to the Board of Governors. Additionally, they participate in the Tribunal Committee when needed. As the annual Board of Governors election approaches in May, residents are encouraged to share their preferences with their Delegate regarding potential Board members Delegates are here to represent their fellow neighbors, so feel free to reach out and introduce yourself!
We cannot forget a special thank you and farewell to the Delegates who graciously served their community from March 2024 through March 2025:
Julie Leiker - District 3
Rachel
JOIN THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS JOIN THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Engage with Your Community
ToOurFellowResidents,
Haveyouheard?WeareseekingtwonewvolunteerstojointheMNCBoardofGovernors!If you are passionate about keeping The Meadows a place we are all proud to call home, submit your Petition for Candidacy before 5pm on March 17th to Jill Allen at jallen@meadowslink.com.
Formostofus,ourhomesareourmostvaluableasset ByservingontheBoardofGovernors, you directly influence important decisions that impact the community Your active involvementalsohelpstomaintainandpotentiallyincreasepropertyvaluesbyoverseeing maintenance,improvements,andenforcingcommunityrules.Thisvolunteerpositiongives youaplatformtoaddressconcerns,proposesolutions,andimprovecommunitysatisfaction
We want the MNC Board of Governors to lead by example and foster a strong community spirittofortifyastronger,moreconnectedneighborhood.Wehopeyouconsiderbecominga voiceforyourneighborsandensureTheMeadowsremainsagreatplacetolive!
Must be a homeowner within the Meadows Neighborhood Company (Homeowner must belistedonthetitleofthehome.Fortrusts,LLC,etc.,homeownermustbelistedasthe trustee)
NewMembersservea3-yearterm(May2025-May2028).
Minimumtimecommitmentofonemeetingpermonth MembersreceiveBoardpackets the week prior, so Members come prepared to discuss and make decisions Currently, Boardmeetingsstartat4:30pm.OncethenewBoardisinplaceinMay,theywilldecide asagroupwhichdayofthemonthandtimemeetingswilltakeplace.
Attendance at several meetings once the election process is underway, as well as attendingtheannualmeetinginMay.
Understanding of or experience serving on a non-profit board is beneficial, but not mandatory
On April 1st, the Board of Governors will vote on the Nominating Committee’s recommendationregardingtheslateofnomineesfortheballot
On April 8th, residents will get to meet the candidates and partake in a Q&A session. Afterward, please express to your District Delegate which two Board candidates you wouldliketoseeservethecommunity!
Since December 9th, 2024, please be aware that nearly everyone in the MNC community is receiving a courtesy notice for required fence maintenance such as power washing, staining, and/or repairs based on each neighborhood’s guidelines Several questions have been raised about open rail fencing in particular and the required maintenance of power washing.
Depending on the neighborhood you live in, some fences such as open rail, are not permitted to be stained and must be left in their "natural state ” Although this general upkeep requirement is not explicitly stated in the Fence Guidelines, fences over time accumulate debris and dirt, which must be power washed in order to return the fence back to its "natural state ” Open rail fencing is required to be power washed because it is considered general upkeep per the MNC Declaration, Section 9.2: Maintenance of Property. This upkeep is coming to light as all residents are required to bring their fences up to community standards and the community is to be addressed uniformly.
Please read your violation letter in its entirety to determine what upkeep and maintenance is required, the exact date the violation must be cured by, and how to cure the violation Keep in mind that everyone has approximately one year from the date the letter was sent to complete the power washing and/or staining whereas fence repairs must be completed within six months from the date the letter was sent These deadlines are clearly listed in your violation letter
To locate your neighborhood’s fence guidelines, owners must log in to the website and navigate to Community Pages > Architectural Review Information. There, you can also find property line examples to determine what you are responsible for along with frequently asked questions strictly about fences
If you have any questions after reviewing the website and your violation letter, please email the Covenants Team at covenants@meadowslink.com. We aim to return all correspondence within 1 business day as time allows Please allow up to 3-5 business days for items that require additional inspection or research
Examples of Two and Three Rail Open Rail Fencing in the MNC *Colors and Compositions Vary Based on Neighborhood*
QUARTERLY ASSESSMENTS QUARTERLY ASSESSMENTS
Pay On-Time & Never Waste a Dime
Residents should consider paying quarterly HOA assessments through the website payment portal, ACH through MSI, or a personal bank for these top three reasons:
1. On-Time Payments: By setting your dues to a recurring payment on the website or ACH through MSI or personal bank, you eliminate the pressures of remembering what, when, and how much The added benefit of signing up for ACH through MSI or a personal bank is that the amount owed will be updated automatically once the next fiscal year budget gets approved. Never worry about paying late or failing to pay the full amount ever again!
2. Saves Money, Time, & Stress: Do you live out of state? Forget buying checks, envelopes, and stamps to mail your payment. Have a busy schedule? Goodbye trips to the facility drop boxes! Did you have a check go missing and was told you never paid? Never again! Are you concerned about identity theft? Online payments are secure and verifiable.
3. Green Initiatives: Every household who has not signed up for online payments receives a coupon book once the annual operating budget is approved in May. New homeowners or resale units also receive a coupon book at the time of settlement
Every coupon book costs $4.50 to be printed by the vendor. It costs $0.69 cents to mail every book on top of the costs for envelopes and paper. Overall, the annual cost for coupon books is now $16,000! In conjunction with current residents who pay by check, one can imagine how much this number increases as our community grows. By reducing the number of coupon books needed, we reduce our impact on the environment and additional costs to the Association together as a community!
We encourage you to give automatic payments a try in preparation for the quarterly assessments due April 1st! For frequently asked questions about assessments, additional ways to pay, and current rates per quarter, go to our website (owner login required)
Thank you for helping the Association cut costs and go green!
Balances must be updated by you. Cards have a 3 5% fee that FSPay keeps
How to: Login to the website and locate the instructional payment guide on the HOA Assessments webpage
Questions? FSPay, 1-800-690-0984 or residentpayments@frontsteps.com. Refer to FAQs for more helpful information
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Balances will be automatically updated when assessments change.
How to: Complete a 1-page form at The Grange or Taft House and provide a voided check. We’ll take care of the rest!
Questions? Jena Haskett, 720-974-4190 or jhaskett@msihoa.com.
15% OFF Fence Staining Estimates for MNC Residents!
Through December 31, 2025, MNC Residents can use the promo code “CERTA2025” to receive 15% off any new fence staining estimate (no coupon stacking). Please share this code with CertaPro while onsite or during the scheduling process. For scheduling and questions, please reach out to CertaPro Painters of Castle Rock at 303-688-2224.
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