KELP
IS ON THE WAY KELP IS ON THE WAY
InAugust,MonarchTreeServicesappliedakelpextracttreatmentto227trees acrossUplandPark,StewartPark,andTylerParkThistargetedsummertreatment harnessesthenaturalpowerofseaweedtohelpourourtreeswithstandColorado’s summerheatanddrought.
WhyKelp
Kelp,anutrient-richseaweedextract,isprizedforitsnaturalplanthormonesand bioactivecompoundsKelptreatmentsareasmart,sustainablewaytoextendthe lifespanoftrees helpingthemrecoverfromstressandthrive withoutthehigh costanddisruptionoffulltreereplacement.
KeyBenefits
StressRecovery
Naturalhormones(cytokinins,auxins,gibberellins)boostheattolerance androotdevelopment.
NutrientUptake
Kelpenhancessoilmicrobesandfreesupnutrientsinalkalinesoils
WaterEfficiency
Improvesosmoticbalancesotreesretainmoremoisture.
SunProtection
Reducesleafscorchandchlorosisunderintensesunlight
DamageRecovery
Speedsrepairafterwind,hail,pests,orpruning.
ImmunityBoost
Triggerssystemicresistanceagainstsummerpestsandpathogens
What’sNext
ThisSeptember,MonarchTreeServiceswillcontinuetheirproactivecareby applyingthesametreatmenttoanewgroupoftreesthroughoutourneighborhood justintimefortheseasonalshift.Byinvestinginpreventativecarenow,weare preservingthebeautyandhealthofoursharedgreenspacesforyearstocome.
HOUSEKEEPING HOUSEKEEPING
DON’TSKIPTHERESALEINSPECTION
PlanningtopurchaseorsellinMNC?Learnwhyorderingaresaleinspectionis essentialforaseamlesstransaction(nologinrequired)!
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE SCHEDULE
Meeting Date Time
September 10th 9am
September 24th 9am
October 8th 9am
October 22nd 9am
November 12th 9am
December 10th 9am
Application Due by 5pm
The Grange September 3rd
The Grange September 17th
The Grange October 1st
The Grange October 15th
The Grange November 5th
The Grange December 3rd
At the conclusion of every meeting, the Community Standards Manager mails and emails the ARC decision to the applicant household, which will come from MNC@calibersoftware.email if your email address is on file.
This process may take 1-2 business days depending on the number of applications If you haven't received correspondence on the approval or denial of your applied improvement, please contact Kirsten Miller at arc@meadowslink.com.
COVENANTSCORNER-KEEPITNEAT
Wehavereceivedseveralresidentconcernsaboutmiscellaneousitemsbeingleft outonproperties suchaswoodpallets,hoses,yardtools,andequipment. Keepingtheseitemsstoredoutofsighthelpsmaintainthebeautyandharmonyof ourcommunityAsareminderfromArticle9oftheMNCDeclaration:
Section9.6.NoUnsightliness.Allunsightlyconditions,structures,facilities, equipment,objects,andconditionsshallbeenclosedwithinastructure, includingsnowremovalequipmentandgardenormaintenanceequipment, exceptwhenactuallyinuse.
Section9.7RestrictionsonGarageandTrash.Norefuse,garbage,trash, lumber,grass,shrubortreeclippings,plantwaste,compost,metal,bulk materials,scrap,refuseordebrisofanykindshallbekept,stored,orallowedto accumulateonanypartoftheNeighborhoodCompanyarea,exceptwithinan enclosedstructureorwhenappropriatelyscreenedfromview,exceptthatany containercontainingsuchmaterialsmaybeplacedoutsideatpropertimesfor garbageortrashpickup.
Alittlecleanupgoesalongway,andwethankyoufordoingyourpart!
ASSESSMENTS REMINDER!
TheMNCHOAquarterlyassessmentsaredue: JANUARY1 APRIL1 JULY1 OCTOBER1
Note:Ifyouliveinasub-association,youhaveadditionalassessments paidquarterlyormonthly.Contactyourmanagertolearnmore.
Alleyways Special Services –Stewart, Tyler, and Upland Park ***
Shared Driveways Special Services –partial driveways in Tyler Park *** $115.00
Shared Driveways Special Services –full driveways in Stewart Park *** $135.00
Tree Lawns Special ServicesStewart Park *** $80.00
***Not all units in these neighborhoods have special services because it is dependent on the unit's location.***
PAYMENT METHODS
OPTIMAL PAYMENT METHODS
ACH Through MSI
Balances will be automatically updated when assessments change July 1st.
How to: Complete a 1-page form at either HOA office and provide a voided check. We’ll take care of the rest!
Questions? Jena Haskett, 720-974-4190 or jhaskett@msihoa.com
Payments Through Meadowslink
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? 1-800-690-0984 or residentpayments@frontsteps com
BIN THERE, DUMPED THAT BIN THERE, DUMPED THAT
Y o u r M o n t h l y W a s t e G u i d e
BOARD BRIEFS BOARD BRIEFS
HighlightsfromAugust’sMeeting
Sixhomeownersattended
LisaCampanawasappointedasARCAlternate#2
ReceivedapprovalfortheannualbulkreplacementofMNC-ownedtrees
RevisedtheCollectionPolicyperHB25-1043
AdoptedtheSecurityCameraandAccessControlPolicy
ApprovaltoconvertCityscapestreelawnsfromturfgrasstorocktosupport continuedcommunitywaterconservation
GettingtoKnowRonMohr:YourDistrict7Delegate
Hineighbors,mynameisRonMohr I’velivedinColoradomyentirelife,butonly recently moved to Castle Rock My wife Kathy and I love our new home and neighborhood! We lived in our previous home for 33 years, and I’m glad we were opentoafewchangesafterretirement CastleRock,andespeciallyTheMeadows, hadaspecialappealtousboth!
WhatdoIdowithmyfreetime?Well,we’vebothbeenverybusy,andblessed,to beabletowatchourgrandkidsoverthelastseveralyears!Iloveplayingsoftball (mywifecallsmeMr.Softball),andIbowlatleastonceaweekwithmyparents–it’ssoimportanttospendtimewiththemwhileIcan!Ialsolovecampingwithmy family,andfishingwheneverpossible!
IbecametheDistrict7DelegateinFebruaryof2024,believingthatinvolvementin this amazing neighborhood would be fulfilling. Being involved in my community hasactuallyincreasedmyattachmenttoourneighborhood.It’sbeenfunworking with these awesome people! I value creativity, and approach each task with an openmind,alwayseagertofindinnovativesolutions.Ibelieveinpeopleandthink wedon’thavetomakethingsascomplicatedaswetendto.Workingtogetheris key to finding the right solutions. It’s challenging and rewarding seeing a communityofdiversepersonalitiesmakepositivethingshappen.
If you’d like to connect with Ron, he’s just an email away! Whether you want to shareakindword,reflectonasharedexperience,orraiseaconcernfromBlacktail, Chateau,NewHaven,orStarlingHill emaildistrict7delegate@meadowslinkcom
UpcomingBoardMeeting
ThenextregularBoardmeetingisTuesday,October7 at4:30pmatTheGrange Openforumbeginsat5pm Theagendawillbepostedoneweekpriorviae-blast
As a reminder, you may access all Board agendas and minutes on our website underResources>BoardMeetingDocuments(ownerloginrequired).
RECONSTRUCTION RECAP RECONSTRUCTION RECAP
T a f t H o u s e P r o g r e s s
Since the reconstruction project began in April 2025, we have remained committed to providing regular updates on last month’s progress and what’s planned for the month ahead While timelines and next steps may shift, we are pleased to report steady progress continues!
August2025Accomplishments
Pool
Startedtrenchworkforpoolpiping;erectedsafetyfence;surveyingforpool shelllayout;pipeinstallationandinspection
Field
Demolition of trees and plants adjacent to building; trench work and installationofundergrounddrainagesystemadjacenttobuilding;demolitionof existingbenchintrencharea;gradingworkonpedestriancurbarea
Building
Demolitionofsiding,stone,andframingaroundcolumns;demolitionworkon trashenclosure;framingworkoncolumnsandbuilding;installationofwaterresistivebarrier(WRB)andflashingsaroundworkingareas
LookingAheadtoSeptember2025
AreasAdjacenttoPool
Inspectionofundergrounddrainagesystem;backfillandgradingwork;overexcavationofsoilwhereextendedretainingwallwasinstalled
MiscellaneousRepairs
Remove,dispose,frame,andinsulatetheglassblocksinstalledinthepool bathroomshowers;patchflatroofatrepairareas;installnewWRBand flashingswhereneeded;completeheadwallanddiverterflashingsrepairs
StoneWork
InstalllathoverWRBandcompleteinspection;applyscratchcoat;install manufacturedstoneveneersatallrepairareas
PoolConstruction
Formandrebarworkforfloor;poolshellembeds
FALL INTO FUN AT THE MEADOWS FALL INTO FUN AT THE MEADOWS
KidzArt - On Friday, September 5 from 5pm - 7:30pm at The Grange, children ages 6-12 will create a one-of-a-kind “doggie dive” portrait plus a towel dog plushie! Please sign up early because there is a minimum number of artists needed to host each class Follow the link to sneak a peek at October’s theme! th
Doggie Dive - Get ready for the cutest event of the year as our four-legged residents take over the pool on Saturday, September 6 for a day of swimming, sniffing, and tail-wagging joy! The fun kicks off at 9:30am for small pups under 35 lbs, followed by open swim for all dogs from 10am - 2pm. Learn more at the link.
Zumbini - Starting Tuesday, September 9 , this engaging program for ages 0–4 features the Kalino Finds the Music songbook and activities Classes are held every Tuesday from 9am – 9:45am at The Grange. If you’re unavailable to attend, you may send your child with a trusted caregiver! th
Sound Bath Meditation - Treat yourself to a serene midweek retreat on Wednesday, September 10 from 6:30pm - 8pm at The Grange. This monthly restorative session helps you relax, recharge, and reconnect with yourself
Fall Garage Sale - Saturday, September 13 at 8am - 4pm. Register your address by September 11 to be added to the participating address list. If you have big ticket items you want gone ASAP, we encourage you to add your home to the list!
Food Truck Frenzy - Mark your calendars for Friday, September 26 from 5:30pm8:30pm at The Grange! The lineup will be released the week of the event. th
PumpkinFest - Join us on Saturday, October 11 from 12pm - 3pm at The Grange for a festive afternoon packed with pumpkins, music, bounce houses, hay rides, trick-or-treating, creepy crawly critters, a petting zoo, giveaways, and more! Follow the link to get the full scoop on this all-ages event open to everyone. th
Children's Hospital Colorado Blood Drive - The Meadows has been a top blood donor for Children’s Hospital Colorado for over a year thanks to our incredible community whose generosity ensures every appointment is filled. Do you have 45 minutes on Friday, October 17 to save lives? Sign up at the link provided. th
Halloween Cookie Decorating Class - Calling all 21+ ghouls and goblins! Sign up for a frightfully fun evening of cookie decorating hosted at The Grange on Friday, October 17 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm Remember to bring your own spooky sips! th
Murder Mystery Dinner - Love solving crimes? Enjoy dressing to the nines? Ready to dive into something thrilling and new? Join us for a night of intrigue and suspense as you and your fellow detectives crack the case of a mafia wedding gone wrong! This event sells out every time, so don’t miss your chance to be part of the mystery on Friday, October 24 from 6pm - 9pm at The Grange! th
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 made possible through the generous contributions of our valued sponsors. Their steadfast support enables us to honor our collective achievements and look ahead to another year of meaningful engagement and enjoyment for the entire community. We are profoundly grateful for their enduring commitment!
