Below are the PowerPoint presentation and the plot map presented at the annual homeowners meeting on 11/15/17. Both are in Adobe Acrobat format. Click on the link to open.

Lake Wilderness Speed Remedy Options Q1 2018

Lake Wilderness Plot Map

UPCOMING PROJECTS:

1) Neighborhood Speeding: The LWHOA Board will be meeting with the City of Maple Valley once again to determine the implementation timeline for:

• 25 MPH painted on the streets in the LWHOA community at multiple sites
• Additional 25 MPH speed signs installed within the LWHOA community
• Golf cart crossing signs installed at each street crossing point for golf carts
• Increased police presence in the LWHOA community
• Short-term installation of an electronic speed sign

2) Front Entrance Landscape: The landscaping committee is in the process of reviewing the current landscaping contract termination clause as the maintenance has been substandard. The landscaping committee, along with the help of homeowner Chuck Groat, will be removing several dead plants, weeding, adding brown mulch, and planting bulbs in the coming weeks for spring flowers to the middle island.

COMPLETED PROJECTS:

Landscaping has been completed for the roundabout at 250 th . With the removal of overgrown bushes and installation of brown mulch, the appearance is much improved as well as drivers are now able to clearly see thru the roundabout.

LWHOA ANNUAL MEETING:

TIME: November 15, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Lake Wilderness Parks & Rec – Rainier Room
LWHOA BOARD: There are #3 potential Board Member Openings

NEW ACC HOUSE PAINTING PROCEDURE:

All homeowners are required to first provide a paint chip with an ACC request for HOA house painting approval. Once the paint chip has been approved, the homeowner will be required to paint a 3×3 section on the house for an in-person approval.

LWHOA BOARD MEETING LOCATIONS:

Beginning with our January 2018, the LWHOA Board Meeting time will change to 6:00 p.m. HOA Board Meetings occur the 3 rd Wednesday of each month except for June and December. The LWHOA meetings will now be held at the Lake Wilderness Lodge which is located at 22500 SE 248 th St, Maple Valley, WA 98038 – down at the Lake Wilderness Park – Cedar and Rainer Conference Rooms.

**For more LWHOA information please see our website at https://lwhoa.com

TO: Sean P Kelly, Mayor, Maple Valley

Greg Brown, Parks and Recreation Director, Maple Valley

Maple Valley, City Council Members

Maple Valley, Parks and Recreation Commission Members

From: The Lake Wilderness Home Owners Association Board (LWHOA)

Date: June 14, 2017

RE: Lake Wilderness Golf Course Initiatives

After attending the recent Parks and Rec meetings and joint City Council meetings regarding the Lake Wilderness golf course initiatives, the LWHOA board must express our residents’ serious concerns with the management and oversight of the review and selection process, as well as the three proposals both the Parks and Rec and City Council are considering.

At the May 31 meeting, over 40 Lake Wilderness residents attended and came away with more questions and concerns then were answered.  The meeting appeared to cater to the three proposals without providing fair opportunity for residents to ask questions and/or express their opinions.

The excessive amount of time provided to the three proposals limited the opportunity for resident feedback.

This does a disservice to the community as it focuses only on the proposals and offers no feedback either for or against.

Addressing the three proposals, the LWHOA board and residents ask the joint meeting of the City Council and Parks and Rec to address the following questions:

1. Premier proposal:
   1. Why consider a radical proposal from a management service that has failed to improve operations and access since taking over management for the course?
   2. Why did it take a serious threat to remove Premier from the management of the golf course to get any action out of their management team?
   3. Premier continues to compare LWGC with failed enterprises and with other Premier managed courses who are not comparable with the LWGC; e.g. Interbay Golf Center is a short 9-hole course with a putting option.  This style of golf is designed for families with little or no golf experience.  LWGC is built and designed for golfers.
   4. Who from the Parks and Rec have truly analyzed the claims from Premier as they change from meeting to meeting?; e.g. anticipated revenue, anticipated costs, continued management personnel, revenues from comparable golf courses, contacting comparable golf courses operated by Premier to assess staff’s opinion of Premier as an employer.

1. Food and Beverage proposal:

1. 1. The LWHOA believes the F&B service should be designed to meet the needs of the clientele who use the course.  The cliental are golfers.  Anything else is competing with the local, established F&B market which is an uphill battle.
   2. A simplified F&B service should offer golfers easy to prepare and take food options, with on course cart service and beverages.

1. Golf course and hotel proposal:

1. 1. We agree with part of this proposal which addresses the need to update the grounds keeping equipment, maintain the golf course with acquisition of water rights, and improving the course with structural and aesthetically pleasing options.  All of which will enhance the golfer’s experience.
   2. We adamantly disagree with a “miniature” driving range.  The area proposed is too small and unless netted in on all three outward sides and roof, threatens the homes at the end of the driving range.
   3. Similar to the Premier proposal, we do not believe a putting course will be inexpensive to install and maintain and do not believe it will attract families.  If the City Council and Parks and Rec desire a putting course, locating this option at the Lake Wilderness lodge area would make more sense as the park is designed for families.
   4. We disagree with any thought to replace the existing LWGC main building with a hotel of any size or function.  NO thought has been put into the increased traffic, parking, and imposition to the LW residents as the proposal comes from a group who do not live in the LW community.  The LWGC footprint is too small to accommodate such a facility and maintain its unique and bucolic character.

The LWHOA board has offered at several meetings to be included on discussion, research, and ultimate consideration for any activity/recommendation by the Parks and Rec to the City Council for ultimate decision making.

Greg Brown has offered to come to a Lake Wilderness HOA Board Meeting, and we extend the same offer to any City Council Member.  The next LWHOA Board meeting will be on 7/18/2017 @ 5:15 p.m. at the Lake Wilderness Lodge.

Given the significant impact the LWGC has on the local Lake Wilderness community, Maple Valley residents, and the long term impact for Maple Valley as a strong growing bedroom community, we strongly urge the City Council and Parks and Rec to consider our motions above.

Sincerely,

Stephen P Katzenson, President of LWHOA

Cell #:  907-223-2774/E-mail:  Stephen.Katzenson@multicare.org

Shirley Evans, Vice-President of the LWHOA

Jamie Garner, Secretary of the LWHOA

Dan White, Board Member of the LWHOA

WHAT: NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

WHEN: August 1, 2017 @ 6 p.m.

WHERE: 224th CT SE

DETAILS:
Police Department & Fire Department will arrive @ 7:00 p.m.
Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Cole Slaw, Chips, Hot Dogs, and Ice Cream
Magician “Roget the Man” arrives at 7 p.m. and will begin after the Police & Fire Departments leave

AUGUST HOA BOARD MEETING SPECIAL GUEST:
Megan Sheridan, City Council Member, will be attending our next LWHOA Board meeting (scheduled for 8/16/2017 @ 5:15 p.m.) to discuss the golf course proposals. We invite all homeowners to attend!

CC&R’s:
REMEMBER – If you are planning on making any home/landscaping additions, updates, or modifications, please refer to the LWHOA CC&R’s for guidance and then submit an Architectural Control Committee Application Form when applicable. This form can be found on the LWHOA website under “Forms.” Failure to submit an ACC request may result in a fine to be determined by the LWHOA Board.

LWHOA BOARD “NEW” MEETING LOCATION:
Please feel free to attend the monthly HOA Board Meetings, which occur the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 5:15 p.m., except for June and December. The LWHOA meetings will now be held at the Lake Wilderness Lodge which is located at 22500 SE 248th St, Maple Valley, WA 98038 – down at the Lake Wilderness Park – Cedar and Rainer Conference Rooms.
We hope to see you!

UPCOMING PROJECTS:
Neighborhood Speeding: The LWHOA Board has met with the City of Maple Valley to determine the implementation timeline for the “no cost” options of Painting the Speed Limit of 25 MPH on the Road, additional Speed Limit Signs, and the Short Term Installation of an Electronic Speed Sign. The Board will provide a timeline communication in the July newsletter … sorry for the delay.

REQUEST FOR BOARD MEMBERS:
We are looking for two replacement Board members. Any interested homeowners should feel free to attend our next meeting, which is scheduled for July 19, 2017 at 5:15 p.m.

PARKS & REC COMMISSION MEETING:
We would like to thank everyone who attended the Parks & Rec meeting on 5/31/2017. Even though the meeting was long, which did not allow for everyone to voice their concerns, it appears that our attendance did create a delay in the golf course decision. Greg Brown, Chair of the Commission, provided the LWHOA Board President with a recent e-mail that stated:
He “will recommend to the Council that at this time all ideas for the golf course be referred to the Commission for further study before a final recommendation is made to the Council at a to be determined future date. Further study may include City staff working on a feasibility study for a hotel, working with a consultant to assess viability of a standalone food & beverage operation and/or added economic benefit of a mini-golf operation in combination with a new club house. There will not be any presentations or discussion about the Golf Course at the June 14th meeting.”
The LWHOA Board provided a formal letter to Greg Brown and the Mayor, Sean Kelly, at the 6/14/2017 joint City Council and Parks & Rec meeting requesting that Greg and a City Council member attend our next LWHOA Board Meeting to answer homeowner questions/concerns. This letter is available on the LWHOA website.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT:
Get ready for it … National Night Out is just around the corner, August 1, 2017. We will once again be hosting National Night Out at the 224th CT SE location. Details to follow in our July Newsletter, including start time, food, entertainment, and arrival of police/fire department.

CC&R’s:
REMEMBER – If you are planning on making any home/landscaping additions, updates, or modifications, please refer to the LWHOA CC&R’s for guidance and then submit an Architectural Control Committee Application Form when applicable. This form can be found on the LWHOA website under “Forms.” Failure to submit an ACC request will result in a fine to be determined by the LWHOA Board.

LWHOA BOARD “NEW” MEETING LOCATION:
Please feel free to attend the monthly HOA Board Meetings, which occur the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 5:15 p.m., except for June and December. The LWHOA meetings will now be held at the Lake Wilderness Lodge which is located at 22500 SE 248th St, Maple Valley, WA 98038 – down at the Lake Wilderness Park – Cedar and Rainer Conference Rooms
We hope to see you!

UPCOMING PROJECTS:

1) Neighborhood Speeding: The LWHOA Board has met with the City of Maple Valley to determine the implementation timeline for the “no cost” options of Painting the Speed Limit of 25 MPH on the Road, additional Speed Limit Signs, and the Short Term Installation of an Electronic Speed Sign. The Board will provide a timeline communication in the June newsletter

2) “No Posting” decals to be placed on most recently added mailboxes

RECENTLY COMPLETED PROJECTS:

Mailbox replacement completed

BOARD MEMBER UPDATE:

We would like to thank Mike Klokow and John Porter for volunteering and dedicating their time and energy to the LWHOA. Thank you Mike and John! Having said that, we have two Board openings on the Lake Wilderness HOA

What does it take to be a volunteer on the Lake Wilderness HOA?

1) Attend monthly meetings – 3 rd Wednesday of each month from 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., (No meetings June or December.)

2) Participate in Community events such as The National Night Out

3) Participate in e-mail correspondence when necessary

Lake Wilderness HOA Board Member terms are for 2 years. If you are interested in volunteering, please come to our next meeting; May 17, 2017

UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL AND PARKS & REC COMMISSION MEETING:

The What: City Council and P&R Commission Meeting (Open to the Public)

The Why: The intent of the May 15 th  meeting stems from the failed park bond in February and the need to consider what to do with City owned park properties that are slated to be developed and/or re-invested in, which includes the golf course property. Without bond proceeds to do several of these identified projects, the competition for limited City funding is the focus of the meeting on the 15 th

The When: May 15, 2017; from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The Where: Lake Wilderness Lodge @ 22500 SE 248 th St

Take a Peek on our website at https://lwhoa.com for a history of the Lake Wilderness Community as well as Task Force Recommendations which originated in 2010. These
recommendations were used to determine fund appropriations for the Lake Wilderness Park and Golf Course. Both PowerPoint presentations were provided by the Parks and Rec Commission.

Thank you Greg Brown!

ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE:

Our annual neighborhood garage sale will be held on Saturday, 5/20/2017, from 8-4 p.m., withthe dumpsters being available on June 2nd , 2017

Dumpster Locations:

• Two 20ft Dumpsters – Near the Lake Wilderness entrance (the same location as previous years)
• Two 20ft Dumpsters – Across from the 14th Tee, next to the pond

GOLF COURSE ETIQUETTE:

Just a reminder that only Golf Course Patrons are allowed on the course. Please be considerate of the Lake Wilderness Golf Course as they are our neighbors too

CC&R’s:

If you are planning on making any home/landscaping additions, updates, or modifications, please refer to the LWHOA CC&R’s for guidance and then submit an Architectural Control Committee Application Form when applicable. This form can be found on the LWHOA website under “Forms”

LWHOA BOARD “NEW” MEETING LOCATION:

Please feel free to attend the monthly HOA Board Meetings, which occur the 3 rd Wednesday of each month at 5:15 p.m., except for June and December. The LWHOA meetings will now be held at the Lake Wilderness Lodge which is located at 22500 SE 248 th St, Maple Valley, WA 98038 – down at the Lake Wilderness Park – Cedar and Rainer Conference Rooms

We hope to see you!

Click here to download a PDF of the PowerPoint presentation from the May 15, 2017 city council meeting

PDF versions of PowerPoint presentations:

Click here for LWGC History presentation

Click here for LWGC Task Force Recommendations presentation

UPCOMING PROJECTS:

1. Neighborhood Speeding: The LWHOA Board has met with the City of Maple Valley to determine the implementation timeline for the “no cost” options of Painting the Speed Limit of 25 MPH on the Road, additional Speed Limit Signs, and the Short Term Installation of an Electronic Speed Sign. The Board will provide a timeline communication in the May newsletter.
2. Mailbox Replacement Update: The 1st mailbox on the right as you enter the association has been replaced due to age and condition; however, at the time of installation it was noted to have a dent on the side. This mailbox will be replaced in the coming weeks with no mail service interruption. Thank you for your patience!

RECENTLY COMPLETED PROJECTS:
Front Entrance Landscape Update: Our front entrance has been updated and it looks fabulous! A big THANK YOU to Shirley Evans who coordinated this effort.

ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE:
Our annual neighborhood garage sale will be held on Saturday, 5/20/2017, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the dumpsters being available on June 3rd, 2017. So let’s clean out those closets/garages, make some extra cash ☺, and meet your neighbors.

LET’S TALK ABOUT SPRING CLEANING:
Now that our front entrance has had a much needed update, it’s time to take a look at the maintenance of our own properties.
We have taken some time to put together the Spring 2017 Association Reminder, which includes Standard Measures for House

Painting, Yard Maintenance, and Trash Bins:

• Painting of the exterior of the house will be requested if the following are visible:
• Chipped or flaking paint as seen from the curb
• Faded paint as seen from the curb
• Bare wood as seen from the curb
• Chimneys that are discolored on the body of the chimney. Please note: the top portion above the chimney discolors quickly with use and is not to be confused with the body of the chimney
• Mold on the exterior of the house as seen from the curb (power washing is an alternative to remove the mold)

Lawn upgrades will be requested if the:

• Lawn contains weeds as seen from the curb (including clover)
• Lawn contains bare patches of dirt or dead areas as seen from the curb
• Lawn contains moss as seen from the curb
• The lawn must have a trimmed edge on all sides
• Grass is longer than 3 inches

Flowerbed upgrades will be requested if the:

• Flowerbeds contain grass and/or weeds that are visible above and/or around the other vegetation
• Flowerbeds and/or flowerpots contain dead plants
• The flowerbeds must have a defined edge between themselves and the lawn or other areas touching them

Bushes and shrub upgrades will be requested if the:

• Brushes, shrubs and/or plants are dead (removal will be required)
• Bushes and/or shrubs protrude onto the sidewalk (must be cut back flush with the sidewalk)
• Bushes and/or shrubs that are not trimmed and controlled (trimming required)

Tree upgrades will be requested if the:

• Trees overhang the sidewalk (they must be trimmed to 10 feet or more above the sidewalk)
• Trees are dead or a large portion is dying (removal may be required)
• Trees that block street lighting (trimming will be required)

Garbage cans/yard waste and/or recycling bin not visible from the street:

• No portion of the above bins can be seen from the street on non-collection days

LWHOA BOARD “NEW” MEETING LOCATION:

Please feel free to attend the monthly HOA Board Meetings, which occur the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 5:15 p.m., except for June and December. The LWHOA meetings will now be held at the Lake Wilderness Lodge which is located at 22500 SE 248th St, Maple Valley, WA 98038 – down at the Lake Wilderness Park – Cedar and Rainer Conference Rooms.
We hope to see you!

UPCOMING PROJECTS: 

1. Neighborhood Speeding:  The LWHOA Board will be meeting with the City of Maple Valley to determine the implementation timeline for the “no cost” options of Painting the Speed Limit of 25 MPH on the Road as well as the Short Term Installation of an Electronic Speed Sign.
2. Front Entrance Landscape Update:  The front entrance to our neighborhood will be receiving a much needed update the week of March 20th to include a river rock theme and drought resistant vegetation.  Annual flowers will be planted by volunteer homeowners to provide a pop of color after the update has been completed, with a future plan of planting bulbs during the fall season.
3. Mailbox Replacement Update:  The LWHOA Board will be replacing the 1^st mailbox on the right as you enter the association due to age and condition.  Homeowners will be notified of the replacement steps and completion date.

COMPLETED PROJECTS:

No Solicitation signs have been installed at the front entrance.  With the placement of the signs, please follow these steps if a Peddler trespasses upon your property:

• Request their Business License #
• Contact the Maple Valley Police @ 425-413-5158 to report a solicitation violation

STREET PARKING:

Would you be surprised to learn that the more cars parked on your street lower the value of your house?  It does according to Zillow!  Cars parked on the street give the appearance of a cluttered and congested neighborhood.  Remember, our CC&Rs specifically state (Article VI, Section 10) “No vehicle shall be parked or kept on the roadways other than temporary guests.”  Please be considerate of your neighbors and utilize your garage and driveway. 

HOA REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:

If you prefer to receive this monthly newsletter by e-mail or manage your account online, please sign up by visiting our property management company’s website at www.aroundtheclockinc.com

• Click on the HOA/Condo Owner’s tab
• Scroll down the page to “Homeowner’s Association Login”
• 

• Click on the “Register Now” hyperlink, Enter your information, and Click Register

LAKE WILDERNESS COUNTRY CLUB EVENTS:

The Lake Wilderness Country Club is currently undergoing some dining enhancements, including new items being added to the menu, consistent dining hours, and new venues such as a Jazz band, “Moe Ribbs Blues Band,” who perform on the 1^st Friday of the month at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

Their website is www.moeribbsbluesband.com

LWHOA BOARD MEETING LOCATIONS:

Please feel free to attend the monthly HOA Board Meetings, which occur the 3^rd Wednesday of each month at 5:15 p.m.  For the months of January, February, and March these will be held at 25512 224^th Court SE; across from the 10^th green.

The remaining HOA Board Meetings (April, May, July, August, September, October, and November) will be located at the Lake Wilderness Golf Course Clubhouse.  We hope to see you!