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September 2019 Newsletter

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September 2019 Newsletter
Upcoming Events
 FOOD TRUCK NIGHT

 Wednesday, September 11th
@ the Clubhouse 
6-8pm


KIDS NIGHT OUT
 
Friday, September 6th
6-10 pm at the Lakehouse
Movie: Mary Poppins
to register click here 


NEXT BOARD MEETING
 
Thursday, September 19th
6 pm @ the Clubhouse
Park Update

The park is transforming! With the formation of the climbing wall and the sculptures being brought onsite you can begin to see the vision and how amazing this playground will be for our community.

* ID Sculpture is on-site and forming the climbing wall and insects.

o The climbing wall features an ant hill, tree roots, earthworm and leaf climber to challenge kids as they grow to climb up each different section.

o The insect sculptures will be placed inside the park with the spider web at the top level of the climbing wall.  The spider will attach to a spider web climber.
* The drainage system in the playground area has been installed.

* The forms are up for the boulder footings and they will be poured. 

* Goodland has completed rough grading the site.

* The shelter columns and seat walls were poured.

* The boulders are set in place and are ready for review.

* Goodland has begun pouring the playground curb.

* They are hoping to complete the flatwork at the top of the playground then begin work on the lower portions of the playground.

* Goodland has begun work on the sign at the corner of the park.

* Colorado Hardscapes will be available late August.

* All the play equipment has been manufactured and is being stored until ready for installation.

* The shelter is being built offsite and is nearing completion and should be ready to ship within a week or two.

* The playground curb along the northeast portion of the lower playground has been poured.

* All the lighting equipment has arrived.

* The water connection to the restroom has been completed.

 It is really starting to come together and we appreciate the communities support of this project.
Covenant Updates and Reminders from AMI
New Update to the Design Review Process

Are you planning on making some home improvements or updates to your landscaping? Or are you someone who needs to repaint or replace your roof? Then we have exciting news for you, The District will no longer be charging a fee for most Design Review Applications!! The 50.00 fee will only be charged for Home additions such as adding on an extra room, garage or sunroom and Full front and backyard landscape plans.

As some of us have experienced, if we wait too long it can be hard to find a painter,
landscaper or construction firm that isn’t already booked out for months. Now is the perfect time to plan the work you want to do on your home or yard and meet with contractors. Once your plans are finalized and you have a time frame for the work, submitting your application and supporting documents to the Design Review Committee is the next step.


Follow these few simple steps
1. Go to http://www.wheatlandsmetro.org/covenants/

2. Fill out the Design Application

3. Submit your application via email to [email protected] or by mailing it to
Wheatlands Metro District
C/O AMI
P.O. Box 370750
Denver, CO 80237

4. Remember to include with your application submittal:

1. Site Plan showing: lot dimensions; outline of home and garage with setbacks; names and positions of adjacent streets; dimensions of improvement (height, width, depth), with setbacks to all boundaries; and an indication of North.
2. Visual(s) of improvement such as; drawing, photo, brochure/ad, paint swatch (es), material samples, etc.
3. Building Plans, if the improvement is a new or modified building/structure.
4. A copy of your Plot Plan

Please feel free to email any Design Review questions to [email protected] or by calling 303-351-5411


PLEASE NOTE: It is the Owners obligation to check with the Town/County/City and obtain a building permit if it is required for the improvement. Any damage resulting from owner installed improvements to common areas or Association maintained landscaping or structures is the responsibility of the Owner. Any cost associated with repairing damage, discoloration or water leaks resulting from owner installed improvements or penetrations to Association maintained structures, shall be the responsibility of the Owner.
 Pool and Clubhouse Information 
The Pool will close for the season on Labor Day
Labor day hours are 10am-8pm



Wheatlands Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9am-1pm

Lakehouse Office Hours:
Monday-Saturday 9am-1pm
Monday-Thursday 4pm-8pm
Wheatlands Community Directory
EMERGENCY (POLICE & FIRE)
911

Non-Emergency – Police
303-739-6000
 
Irrigation 24 hour service
303-693-6878 

CLUBHOUSE & POOL INFORMATION
720-870-9297, 720-870-2221 (Operated by the YMCA)

Water & Sewer Service
303-739-7370

AURORA CITY GOVERNMENT
Police Representative – Officer Cassell 303-627-3172
Public Works Department 303-739-7300

SNOW REMOVAL (Streets) or STREET DAMAGE
City of Aurora 303-326-8200

SNOW REMOVAL (District Property)
YMCA and Coxlandscaping
*Homeowners are responsible for sidewalks and driveways

SERVICES
Waste Management Company
303-797-1600 
YMCA Programs

In addition to family activities at Southshore, the YMCA runs programs that benefit the entire Aurora Community.


Y Sports
Spring sports registration is now open! For more info:
Billy Merryman – Sports Coordinator
[email protected]
303.988.0196

  
Youth in Government
Join youth from throughout the state at our premier model government program. High school aged students will write and debate bills, argue state supreme court cases or take part in our press and lobbyist programs. The only group with access to the state Capitol building in this capacity.  Click here to find out more!

Reach & Rise Mentoring
What is Reach and Rise?
  • Reach and Rise is a free group mentoring program of the YMCA, established to provide young people in our community with positive and peer relationships.
  • 2 adult mentors are matched with a group of 6 youth
  • The group will meet once a week for 2 hours.
  • The program cycle runs for 8 weeks during the summer and 16 weeks during the fall and spring.
  • Mentors are meant to serve as role models, friends, and confidants. They’re another source of support for your child. They are not meant to take the role of a parent, babysitter, or financier.
For more information contact:
Tim Droke
Southlands Shopping Center Events



SOUTHLANDS WINE WALK

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12  |  MAIN STREET | 
5:00PM – 8:00PM

 
Grab your friends for a memorable, fun-filled evening with various wine tasting stations on Main Street and at participating Southlands restaurants.

Tickets:
$15 in advance | $25 day of
Includes:
10 – 1 oz samples of wine
Souvenir wine glass
Entertainment
 
Purchase advance tickets here.
Must be 21 years or older. Valid ID required upon arrival.
Wheatlands Metropolitan District

visit us online at www.wheatlandsmetro.org

Next Board Meeting: Thursday, September 19th at 6:00 pm

August Park Update

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The park is transforming! With the formation of the climbing wall and the sculptures being brought onsite you can begin to see the vision and how amazing this playground will be for our community.

August Park Update:

  • ID Sculpture is on-site and forming the climbing wall and insects.
    • The climbing wall features an ant hill, tree roots and an earthworm to challenge kids as they grow to climb up each different section.
    • The insects (pictured above) will be placed inside the park with the spider web at the top level of the climbing wall.  The spider will attach to a spider web climber.
  • The drainage system in the playground area has been installed.
  • The forms are up for the boulder footings and they will be poured. 
  • Goodland has completed rough grading the site.
  • The shelter columns and seat walls were poured.
  • The boulders are set in place and are ready for review.
  • Goodland has begun pouring the playground curb.
  • They are hoping to complete the flatwork at the top of the playground then begin work on the lower portions of the playground.
  • Goodland has begun work on the sign at the corner of the park.
  • Colorado Hardscapes will be available late August.
  • All the play equipment has been manufactured and is being stored until ready for installation.
  • The shelter is being built offsite and is nearing completion and should be ready to ship within a week or two.
  • The playground curb along the northeast portion of the lower playground has been poured.
  • All the lighting equipment has arrived.
  • The water connection to the restroom has been completed.

Although we have hit a few delays along the way the quality of work being done is fantastic. It is really starting to come together and we appreciate the communities support of this project.

August Food Truck Event

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Come join your neighbors for some delicious food this Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Food trucks will be offered every month during the summer from June – September at the Wheatlands Clubhouse from 6-8 pm.

Event Time: 6-8 pm

2019 Food Truck Dates:

Wednesday June 12, 2019*

Wednesday July 10, 2019

Wednesday August 14, 2019*

Wednesday September 11, 2019*

Food Trucks include: WeChef, Madly Sugared, Kona Ice and Freddy’s Cuisine

For a taste of what type of food will be offered at the event check out WeChef’s menu here:http://www.wechefkitchen.com

*Complimentary Beer, Wine and Music provided by Wade Christianson.https://www.wadechristianson.com/

Pool Hours

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We wish all the families in the neighborhood a wonderful school year! Since our lifeguards will also be back at school, our pool hours switch to Swim at Your Own Risk during the week day.

August 12 – September 2: 
Monday – Friday Swim at your Own Risk from 10AM – 4PM; Lifeguards on Duty from 4 – 8PM and on duty Saturday and Sunday 10AM – 8PM

For more information regarding the pool please see here.

Southlands Wine Walk

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SOUTHLANDS WINE WALK
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 | MAIN STREET
5:00PM – 8:00PM

Grab your friends for a memorable, fun-filled evening with various wine tasting stations on Main Street and at participating Southlands restaurants.

Tickets:
$15 in advance | $25 day of

Includes:
10 – 1 oz samples of wine
Souvenir wine glass
Entertainment
 
Purchase advance tickets here.

Must be 21 years or older. Valid ID required upon arrival.

August Newsletter

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August 2019 Newsletter
Notes from the Board

Thank you to everyone who attended our Community Meeting on July 11th!  We had 2 speakers at our meeting; Francois Bergan our Ward VI representative and Kimberly Armitage VP of the Aurora Family YMCA. 

Francois Bergan our Ward VI representative presented in regards to the Aurora Recreation Center being built just south of Infinity Middle School.  They have 33 million in tax revenue to build the facility.  

She explained that they are currently in the public input phase of the project and she welcomes our community to attend their public input meetings to voice your opinion on what you would like to be at the facility.  

They are looking to create a 55,000 sq ft facility and already have an architect on board.  She also explained the construction to connect Harvest Road to Powhatan is underway and they hope to have it completed this fall.


Kimberly Armitage presented in regards to the YMCA recreation facility at Wheatlands.  She presented the layout of the facility and the amenities they will be offering. 

 A few of the features include a 6 lane lap pool, family locker rooms, spinning classes, and yoga.  She explained that they are hoping to have construction trailers onsite this fall.    

We are still waiting on the appraisal from the bank and final approval from the authority board.  The deal is structured so each household in Wheatlands would receive a family membership to the YMCA recreation center.  This would include all residential homes and townhomes in Wheatlands but does not include the apartments.   The membership would be included as part of your existing monthly dues. 

Thank you again for all the community support of both projects.  We look forward to having both facilities to enjoy in the future.

YMCA PHASE 1 and 2




 
Upcoming Events
 FOOD TRUCK NIGHT

 Wednesday, August 14th
@ the Clubhouse 
6-8pm


KIDS NIGHT OUT
 
Friday, August 9th
6-10 pm at the Lakehouse
Movie: 
to register click here 


ICE CREAM SOCIAL
 
Sunday, August 11th
2-4 pm at the Wheatlands Pool



NEXT BOARD MEETING
 
Thursday, August 8th
6 pm @ the Clubhouse
Park Update
The park is really starting to come together and exciting new features are being installed in July. Once ID Sculpture comes on site you will see the park really start to transform. Feel free to swing by and take a look next time you are over there.

A few updates since June:

* Goodland completed all the utility work for the restroom.
* They have begun excavation for the remedial fill for the shelter.
* They put up forms for the playground curb walls.
o The final portion of the wall will be poured once the boulders are placed on top of their pedestals.
* Materials have arrived on-site for the drainage system in the playground area
* While ID Sculpture is installing the climbing wall features, Goodland plans on building the Park ID sign, completing the curb ramps and constructing the shelter.
* Concrete flatwork will begin the 1st week of August after ID sculpture has completed the climbing wall.
* The shelter permit was issued.

Thank you to our community for all your support of the community park project!




For more images and details of the park please Click Here
Covenant Updates and Reminders from AMI
Please remember to take care of your house and property. Areas of concern include making sure your lawns are mowed and edged, shrubs are pruned,rock beds and lawns are free of weeds, and front and back yards are being watered. 


Landscaping to-do’s:

Eager to secure the health and beauty of your grounds? Ziehler recommends these steps:
  • Clean up any yard debris and dead plant matter. (spring)
  • apply herbicide crabgrass pre-emergent to your landscape beds to prevent weeds (spring)
  • Apply fertilizer and weed control to your lawn; (spring and summer)
  • Inspect for insects; apply proper insect control measures. (spring and summer)
  • Sharpen you mower blade; mow your grass at least weekly (removing no more than one third of the grass blade. (spring and summer )
  • Water your lawn and flora water deeply, infrequently, in the morning and before you see signs of drought stress. (spring and summer

  • Tips on responding to violations:
  1. Be kind- its not personal. The management company issues violations based on District’s policies and as directed by the Board of Directors.
  2. Carefully review the complaint and either comply by the date provided or ask for a hearing in writing (if one is not scheduled automatically.)No fine can be issued until the owner has an opportunity for a hearing. However if you don’t comply and don’t attend a hearing the violation process will continue. 
  3. Know and understand the covenant enforcement policy. The policy dictates how and when notices are sent and time allowed for compliance.
  4. Don’t assume that you are being singled out. For example if you know several people in neighborhood are also in violation they have most likely been issued a letter.
  5. Be patient and respond accordingly. Often the number of responses via phone can be fairly high and difficult to catch every call.Allow up to 48 hours for a response. Putting the response or question in writing is always great to create a paper trail.
 Pool and Clubhouse Information 
Summer is winding down and school will soon be back in session please be aware of the pool hours starting August 12th.


Pool Hours:

Through August 11th
Monday-Sunday 10am-8pm

 August 12th-September 2nd
Monday – Friday Swim at your Own Risk from 10am – 4pm; Lifeguards on Duty from 4 – 8pm and on duty Saturday and Sunday 10am – 8pm




Weather Policy
If lightning or inclement weather is spotted the pool will close for safety and reopen when the weather has passed. The pool closes for lighting when the strike is 10 miles or less away on weather bug. It will reopen 30 minutes after the last strike. The temperature outside must be 60 degrees or higher for our pools to open. Happy Swimming!



Wheatlands Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 9am-1pm

Lakehouse Office Hours:
Monday-Saturday 9am-1pm
Monday-Thursday 4pm-8pm
Wheatlands Community Directory
EMERGENCY (POLICE & FIRE)
911

Non-Emergency – Police
303-739-6000
 
Irrigation 24 hour service
303-693-6878 

CLUBHOUSE & POOL INFORMATION
720-870-9297, 720-870-2221 (Operated by the YMCA)

Water & Sewer Service
303-739-7370

AURORA CITY GOVERNMENT
Police Representative – Officer Cassell 303-627-3172
Public Works Department 303-739-7300

SNOW REMOVAL (Streets) or STREET DAMAGE
City of Aurora 303-326-8200

SNOW REMOVAL (District Property)
YMCA and Coxlandscaping
*Homeowners are responsible for sidewalks and driveways

SERVICES
Waste Management Company
303-797-1600 
New Programs at the YMCA Youth Center at Southlands Shopping Center

Come check out some of our new programs offered at the YMCA Youth Center!
(For more information on any of these programs please call the youth center at 720.274.5759

TEEN NIGHTS:
 
Our Teen Center comes with a pool table, foosball, Nintendo Wii and X Box and many different craft opportu-nities and games, there is never a dull moment. Cost Free; any themed nights will cost $4

DROP ‘N SHOP:

Southlands Shopping Center and the Aurora YMCA is here to help you! Drop the kids off at the YMCA Teen Center where Kids can participate in activities and crafts as you indulge yourself with everything Southlands has to offer! Please provide a small snack for your child. 11-1pm Ages: Potty trained – 10 years. Fee: $10 per child.

Y LEADERS:

 Ages 11-18
Develop Leadership Skills
Youth-led community service projects
 Bi-monthly meetings – Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:00pm at Southlands Teen Center
 FREE




YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT:

 Three-day, intensive, state wide, mock-government program
 Grades 7-12
 Hands on Experience
 Teachers curriculum support
Full Access to Colorado State
YMCA Programs

In addition to family activities at Southshore, the YMCA runs programs that benefit the entire Aurora Community.


Y Sports
Spring sports registration is now open! For more info:
Billy Merryman – Sports Coordinator
[email protected]
303.988.0196

  
Youth in Government
Join youth from throughout the state at our premier model government program. High school aged students will write and debate bills, argue state supreme court cases or take part in our press and lobbyist programs. The only group with access to the state Capitol building in this capacity.  Click here to find out more!

Reach & Rise Mentoring
What is Reach and Rise?
  • Reach and Rise is a free group mentoring program of the YMCA, established to provide young people in our community with positive and peer relationships.
  • 2 adult mentors are matched with a group of 6 youth
  • The group will meet once a week for 2 hours.
  • The program cycle runs for 8 weeks during the summer and 16 weeks during the fall and spring.
  • Mentors are meant to serve as role models, friends, and confidants. They’re another source of support for your child. They are not meant to take the role of a parent, babysitter, or financier.
For more information contact:
Tim Droke
Southlands Shopping Center Events



Southlands Cub Club is for children ages 3 to 10. Members get special discounts at Southlands retailers and YMCA programs, monthly events, a club newsletter and during your child’s birth month, they receive a special birthday surprise. Joining is easy. Click here to enroll, then come to the Southlands Management Office during business hours to pick up your child’s membership card and welcome goodie bag. Cub Club Registration is also available at every Southlands Event throughout the year.


Next Cub Club Event:

When: Thursday, August 15th
4-5pm
Where: GradePower Learning



Sign Up Here 




Sounds of Southlands and Movies on the Square


AUGUST CONCERTS 

1 – 6 Million Dollar Band
The 6 Million Dollar Band is the ultimate 80’s experience! Enjoy the fun of 80’s synth pop and new wave favorites.

8 – Phat Daddy
Phat Daddy is a high-energy band consisting of some of Denver’s top nightclub and showroom performers
 



August Movies @ Dusk

August 7th: Lilo and Stitch
Wheatlands Metropolitan District

visit us online at www.wheatlandsmetro.org

Next Board Meeting: Thursday, August 8th at 6:00 pm