April 2025

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Meadows Living: Monthly Digest Meadows Living: Monthly Digest

VolunteersoftheMonth

SteveLockwood,BoardofGovernorsTreasurer

KathyLockwood,EventVolunteer

Hi,I’mSteveLockwood Mywife,Kathy,andIhavebeenproudtocallTheMeadows ourhomesince2013 Althoughwedidn’tmovefar,we’resogladwemadethe move TheMeadowsfeltlikehomealmostinstantly.Overthepast12years,we’ve hadtheprivilegeofhavingsomeofthebestneighbors Itrulybelieveintakingthe timetogettoknowyourneighbors theycanenrichyourlifeinwonderfulways

Sinceretiringin2012,KathyandIhavededicatedourselvestovolunteering,both hereinTheMeadowsandattheCastleRockSeniorActivityCenter Today,I’m honoredtoserveasavolunteermemberoftheMNCBoardofGovernors Inthis role,I’mabletohelpguidetheoveralldirectionofourcommunity.Alongsidethe other members, I work hard to ensure that the assessments collected from homeownersarespentwisely It’salwaysmygoaltosupportpoliciesandpractices thatimproveourcommunityandprotecttheinvestmenteachhomeownerhas madeintheirhome

KathyandIhavelovedvolunteeringforvariouscommunityeventsovertheyears, fromtheBookExchangeandFourthofJulyparadetotherecentsolareclipse viewing Theseexperienceshavebeenajoyandhaveallowedustomeetsomeof thenicestpeopleinourcommunity Ialsowanttoexpressmygratitudeforour incredibleHOAstaff TheExecutiveDirector,JillAllen,andthesmallyetmighty teamworkingforourcommunityof~6,000homesdoanoutstandingjobbalancing individualneedswiththecollectiveneedsoftheneighborhood It’satough,often thanklessjob,buttheytakeitoneverydaywithdedication

Volunteeringmaynotalwaysbeeasy,butit’salwaysrewarding It’sameaningful way to connect with others and make a positive impact in the place that I’m fortunatetocallhome

SUBMIT YOUR 2025 POOL FORM ASAP

Did you know every household has to complete a yearly pool fob form? The 2025 procedure requires additional time for verification and processing, so you must submit your form days to weeks in advance if anyone in your household wants to swim as soon as Memorial Day weekend Complete it today and be ready to cannonball opening day! Go to page 14 for information on FREE Lifeguard CertificationClassesandemploymentopportunitiesatTheGrangethissummer!

HOUSEKEEPING HOUSEKEEPING

Friendly Reminders

QUARTERLYASSESSMENTSDUEAPRIL1ST

If the full amount of any past due assessment is not received by the MNC within fifteen days of the due date, the assessment shall be considered delinquent and subjecttoa$30latefee Considersettingupautomaticpaymentstosaveyouthe trouble!Learnmoreaboutwaystopayonline(ownerloginrequired).

ACHThroughMSI

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.

PaymentsThroughMeadowslink

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

EXTENDED GRANGE OFFICE HOURS

Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri: 8:30am – 5pm Wed: Remote Sat: 10am - 2pm Sun: Closed

Mon - Fri: 8:30am – 5pm Sat: 10am - 5pm Sun: Closed

BOARD OF GOVERNORS SCHEDULE

Date Time Location Meeting Type

April 1 4:30p The Grange Board Meeting & Adopt Budget April 8 6p The Grange Meet the Board Candidates Q&A May 13 3p The Grange Board Meeting, Delegate Meeting to Elect Board of Governors, & Ratify Budget at 6p

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE SCHEDULE

April 9 9a The Grange

2 April 23 9a The Grange

16 May 14 9a The Grange May 7 May 28 9a The Grange May 21

TURF REDUCTION IN PROGRESS TURF REDUCTION IN PROGRESS

Yearly Cost-Saving Initiative

Ineffortstocontinuereducingwaterandmaintenancecostsasourcommunity grows,MNCisundertakingacommonareaturfreductionprojectforthethirdyear inarow!Since2023,CastleRockWaterhassignificantlyincreasedtheirrates,with 2025amountingtoa55%increasefortheyear Asaresultoftheseannual increases,sevennewareashavebeenidentifiedasthebestoptionsforthisproject duetolimitedpedestrianactivityandlowvisibilityimpact.

BenefitsoftheTurfReductionProject:

WaterCostSavings:Reducedwaterusageleadingtolowerbills

MaintenanceCostSavings:Lessfrequentmowing/upkeep,andeliminate costlyrepairsfordamagedirrigationparts.

EnvironmentalImpact:Nativegrassesarebettersuitedtothelocalclimate

Theplannedimprovementwillremoveturfgrassandreplaceitwithnative grasses.Mostoftheareastobeconvertedareadjacenttonativegrass,sothe changewillbesubtleandcreateamorelogical,cohesivelandscape.Thecostto completethisprojectwillbereimbursedthroughtheTown’srebateprogram.

Eachprojectareawillbeidentifiedwithcorrespondingsignage Thereplanting processwillbecompletedbySeptember,andyouwillseethefinishedproduct withgerminationattheendoftheyear.Readthisarticletolearnmoreaboutthe impactsofreducingmaintenancegrassareasinHOAcommunities.

ThisprojectcanbereferencedonourLandscapingInformationpage(ownerlogin required) Feel welcome to contact the Assistant Director, Kat Egly, at kegly@meadowslink.comor303-814-3958withquestionsorcomments.

COVENANTS ENFORCEMENT PROCESS COVENANTS ENFORCEMENT PROCESS

How to Rectify a Violation

This process is a paraphrased description of the Covenant Enforcement Procedure Policy and the Collections Policy. All related documents, including the below process, are readily available for download, print, and future reference on our website under Covenants Information (owner login required)

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OurtwopersonCove MNCshirtsorjackets,

Foreveryone’ssafety,pleaserefrainfromapproachingtheCovenantsTeamwhile theyareoutonproperty AnydirectthreatswillrequireCRPDinvolvementandmay leadtofurtherdisciplinaryaction

The best way to get in touch is via email for the fastest response: covenants@meadowslinkcom You may also reach us at 303-468-5212, but pleasebesuretoleaveadetailedvoicemail Wereturnallcorrespondencewithin onebusinessdayastimeallows,butpleaseallowuptofivebusinessdaysfor itemsthatrequireadditionalinspectionorresearch

Weappreciateyourpatience,kindness,andrespecttowardsourCovenantsTeam!

First Update of 2025

AsofApril1st,thehighlyanticipatedTaftHouserebuildprojecthasbegunandis currentlyonschedule,weatherpermitting!Overthenextyear,youwillsee constructionunderway.Asareminder,therearethreeareasnecessitatinga completereconstructionduetobuilderdefects:theadjacentfield,theTaftHouse building,andthepoolThefirstphasewillbeginwiththedemolitionofthepool andfield.Herearesomeimportantchangestonoteaswemoveforward:

ParkingandBuildingClosures

Certainareasofourparkinglotwillbeblockedoffforequipmentandvehicles. Additionally,therewillbetimeswhenourbuildingwillbeclosedtocomplete interiorandexteriorworkDoorsignagewillbeposted,ande-blastswillbesent outformulti-dayclosures YoucanalsomessageusonFacebookorcallThe Grangetocheckifourbuildingisopenbeforevisiting!

RemoteWorkandCommunication

Duringofficeclosures,TaftHousestaffwillworkremotely.Werecommendutilizing theresourcesonourwebsite,butifyourquestionisleftunanswered,please contactstaffviaemailforthequickestresponseTheGrangewillremainopenfor in-personassistance,butyoumaybereferredtoanemailpointofcontactfor certaininquiries.Our“WhoShouldIContact?”staffguide,availableonour website,willbefrequentlyincludedine-blastsforyourconvenience.

LookingAhead

Ifallgoesaccordingtoplan,wehaveacompletiondateofMay2026.Sincethe closureonAugust21,2021,ownershavenotpaidfortheTaftHousepoolaspartof theirassessmentsHowever,thisupcomingfiscalyearbudget(2025-2026)will incorporatepoolexpensesforApriltoJune2026,anticipatingthepossibilityofit openingonschedule.Thefollowingfiscalyear(2026-2027)willincludethefull expensesassociatedwithoperationasitisguaranteedtobeopenbythen.

Inthemeantime,allprograms,classes,andrentalswillbehostedatTheGrangeor online Progressupdateswillcontinuetobesharedinournewsletters Aswe approachtheproject'sconclusion,lookforwardtoagrand-reopeningeventto celebratetheendofthischapterandwelcomethebeginningofanewone!

TAFT HOUSE POOL DESIGN PLAN TAFT HOUSE POOL DESIGN PLAN

New & Improved Facility for All Ages

We are thrilled to unveil the final design plan for the Taft House Pool!

Last July, the Board of Governors carefully reviewed multiple designs that aligned with our community's needs and fit within the funds allocated from the litigation. To ensure we delivered on our promises, we waited until the plan received full approval before sharing these exciting details As of March 31st, 2025, we are delighted to announce that we have obtained both construction and Town civil approval, allowing us to move forward with the fantastic design shown below!

The Board of Governors, MNC Management, and Pool Designer worked diligently to create a facility that offers something for everyone As The Meadows continues to grow, we are committed to providing amenities that grow with your family too. Once completed in 2026, summers at the Taft House will once again be filled with swimming, laughter, and relaxation alongside your family, friends, and neighbors for years to come!

Hoop
Volleyball Net
Lap Lanes
5 Climbing Wall 6 Underwater Bench Seating 7 Umbrella Feature
8. Spray Fountains
9. Lazy River

SPRING HAS SPRUNG, OH WHAT FUN! SPRING HAS SPRUNG, OH WHAT FUN!

Register for Activities Online or Call 303-814-2358

FORTHEFAMILY

EGGstravaganza - One of our biggest events! Two hours of Easter family fun at Bison Park on Saturday, April 19th from 11am - 1pm MNC/MCA Residents can skip long waiver booth lines and obtain free wristbands for the petting zoo and inflatablesbetweenApril14th-18thfrom8:30am-5pmatTheGrange!

SpringCommunityGarageSale-GetreadytosellandshoponSaturday,May10th from 8am - 4pm! Register your MNC/MCA address to attract more traffic to your sale,butwaituntilallitemsareinordersoyourdescriptionis100%accurate!

FORTHEADULTS

Mountain Time Comedy Show - Laugh until your belly hurts on Saturday, April 5th from 7:30pm - 9pm at The Grange with three comedians! One beer, glass of wine, orsodaincludedwitheveryticket.Nearlysoldoutatthetimeofthisnewsletter!

SoundBathMeditation-Wednesday,April9thfrom6:30pm-8pmatTheGrange Includeslightstretchingandguidedmeditationpractices!Registerbythemorning ofclassifspotsarestillavailable.

Wildflower Arts Class - Bring your own beverages to this 21+ craft night hosted on Thursday, May 8th from 6pm - 8pm at The Grange where artists will create a customizedwildflowerglasscandleholderandbookmark!

FORTHEKIDS-ALLHOSTEDATTHEGRANGE

KidzArt - Children ages 6-12 will create a majestic dolphin sunset painting and craftacoolmantarayglideronFriday,April11thfrom5pm-7:30pm.

Zumbini-AweeklyTuesdaymorningmusicandmovementprogramforages0-4.

Chess Wizards Half Day Camp - With team chess games, recess, snacks, tournaments,andpuzzles,everycamperwillleaveequippedwiththetoolstoplay chess.NottoforgetthateverycamperreceivesaT-shirt,trophy,andpuzzlefolder! Thiscampisdesignedforages5-12andrunsJune9th-13thfrom9am-Noon.

KidzArt Half Day Camp - “Into the Woods” theme where students ages 6-12 will work with a variety of different mediums and thangout with peers Camp runs July 14th-18thfrom1pm-4:30pm.

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.

COMMUNITY SPONSORS 2025 COMMUNITY SPONSORS 2025

MNC events are primarily funded thanks to the incredible support of our dedicated sponsors. Together, we celebrate achievements and look forward to another year of collaboration and success! Show your support by clicking on the logos below: Want your logo here? Contact Nikkie Roberts at nroberts@meadowslink.com

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