Greensboro November 2017 Update

Thank You:

• To Rosie Schulte for chairing the Social Committee for so many years and looking out for Greensboro! Join her for the caroling on December 10th if you can. She would love to have a big crowd.
• To Orion Stimpel who is starting a new job with the military this December. We wish him all the best in his new position.

Accomplishments:

• Roof maintenance repairs.
• Fall clean up
• Approved 2018 Budget. Notices will be mailed out soon and full budget posted on the website.

In the works:

• Website redesign – chair Melissa Burrows.
• House numbering for 2 bedroom (front and back) and 3 bedroom townhomes (garage side): postponed till spring.
• Party Room remodel: Started in November and coming along nicely. Expect to finish by mid-December.
• Rules and Regulations: Board has reviewed and approved the streamlined Rules and Regulations. It will be mailed out to home owners.
• Review of original aluminum windows and patio doors map. Home owners are encouraged to replace those windows with more energy efficient ones. Contact the following window vendors for specifications: Windows on America or Window World.
• Garage lintels: two 3 bedroom townhouses with balconies have been selected as pilot projects. Joint effort by engineer, carpentry and painter, masonry, scaffolding and management/staff to establish how best to treat lintel and surrounding area above garage doors.
• Installation of railing for new ramp/stairs at Franklin Avenue to be complete before the end of November.
  Law suit Update
• The Board of Directors approved the mediation settlement and signed a confidentiality agreement as part of the deal. Hence the board cannot disclose the amount received. The law suit verbiage will be removed soon.”

Please help:

• By reporting dangerous/slippery surface situations immediately to staff at Phone 952-544-0477 indicating the exact location.
• 3 bedroom townhomes: Don’t forget to switch your two duct vent controls to ‘Heating’ to improve heating efficiency. You can find them behind the panel above your bedroom closet door.
• By switching on your outside lights now that we go into the winter. If they don’t work properly contact staff.
• By ensuring Gassen Management has your current vehicle information – especially if you have changed license plate or have a new car.
• By not placing trash into recycle bins that are marked in yellow and have recycling stickers on them.
• Please call the office if you see a burned out or blinking light anywhere.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING SNOW REMOVAL GUIDELINES:

• RELIABLE PROPERTY SERVICES and their subcontractors well be plowing again
• SHOVELING – Trigger depth is 1.5” for Reliable to come on site. Under 1.5” Greensboro staff are responsible for shoveling. Includes sidewalks, steps, front entrances and fire hydrants.
• PLOWING – Trigger depth is 1.5” for Reliable to come on site. Under 1.5” there is no plowing. During excessive snow events, a plow “pass” will be made down the drive lanes only for access.
• ICE CONDITIONS – Management or Greensboro staff may decide to issue a work order to Reliable if icy conditions prevail. Sand/Salt applications will normally be applied within 24 hours. Contact Gassen if you note a hazardous location.
• CONDO BLDG’S – Shovels and ice melt containers are kept at each entrance for Owners to use.
• 2 & 3 BDRM TH’S – Ice melt containers will be placed at the front entrance for 2 bedroom homes and the back entrance (garage side) for 3 bedroom homes.
• ICE MELT CONTAINERS will also be placed on the backside of the garages at 7317/7321, 7357/7361 and 7433/7437. Please use the product and call the on-site office for refills, 952-544-0477.
• TIMEFRAMES – Reliable has 12 hours from when the snow stops to complete plowing and shoveling operations (once trigger depth is met).
• BLIZZARDS – Timeframes may be extended during blizzard conditions.
• STAFF HOURS – Greensboro staff are on call and rotate weekends. During snow events, staff will follow instructions from the Board of Directors or Management only, as to whether shoveling/sanding is required. During heavy snow/ice events, staff are expected on site to assist with snow removal operations.
• CITY STREET PARKING – City streets and sidewalks are City responsibility to clear. Please use your garage to park your car(s)
• REFUSE/RECYCLE DUMPSTERS – Please do not block access for emptying the dumpster
• TOWING – Vehicles violating parking regulations may be towed at the vehicle owner’s expense and WITHOUT WARNING. Vehicles will be towed to Bobby & Steve’s, 394 & Penn Avenue, 612-377-4743. The impound lot is located at 5100 Park Circle in SLP (under the Hwy & & 100 water tower).
• SLOW DOWN – Please drive slowly through the property. 10 MPH speed limit
• SNOW PILES – Will be moved as needed. If there is excessive snow, the open field owned by the Nursing Home will be used to deposit snow.
• EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES – Reliable is contracted to perform per the Board approved contract. Sometimes a plow can break, a truck breaks down or crew get sick, delaying service. We ask for your patience should this occur.

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR PATIENCE & COOPERATION THIS WINTER!
Greensboro’s office – Orion & Ric:
Phone: 952-544-0477 | email: Greensboro_Square@hotmail.com

Gassen Property Manager – Shayne Damian:
Phone: 952-253-4921, email: SDamian@Gassen.com

Vendor information:

Greensboro has two approved vendors for rooftop heating and air conditioning at 2 and 3 bedroom town homes:

• Marsh Heating – (763) 536-0667
• Blue Ox – (952) 641-0099 (You must tell them you live at Greensboro Square to receive VIP pricing)

Mark the date:

• Holiday Caroling at the Villa: Sunday, December 10, 2:45pm. Meet at front door of 7414 Condo building. Contact Rosie Schulte if you have questions.
• Next Board Meeting: December 21, 2017. Home owner forum from 6:30pm to 6:45pm.
• All Landlord’s: The rental license from the City of St. Louis Park for your unit(s) expires as of December 31, 2017. Please make sure Gassen receives a copy of your renewed license upon receipt from the City for our records.

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