Board Update: Lot improvements reminder, fixing street lights, neighbor profiles, neighborhood news poll results
Hello Eagle Nest residents,
Now that the New Year is underway, folks no doubt have their list of resolutions and goals for 2021 (and good luck with all those!). Some of you probably have plans for lot improvements when the nice weather returns. The Board encourages such projects, of course, because well-maintained homes enhance property values for everyone. But before you rush out and throw down for a shed, fence or change the color of your house, please remember to contact the Board first, per Section 6A(i) of the Association’s Rules and Restrictions. Few projects are ever rejected; we just want to ensure any changes conform with the neighborhood’s legally binding controlling documents. Click here for information about how to submit a lot improvement request.
Chances are, you probably know your immediate neighbors, but how about folks at the end of your street or elsewhere in our development? Public safety experts say the more residents know about those living near them, the less likely crime will occur because folks tend to look out for each other and their property more. And that means a safer, stronger community for everyone. That’s why we want to launch a series of fun profiles about the 419 lot owners in our development. We have so many interesting people in our neighborhood, too: doctors, lawyers, teachers, active-duty service personnel, veterans, first responders, parents, retirees, students, business owners, journalists and more. If you want to volunteer to take the spotlight, or know a neighbor who would be a great candidate, email scottthien@comcast.net and we’ll get the ball rolling.
It takes a village, as the saying goes. And for dark street lights in Eagle Nest, that means we could use everyone’s help reporting them to IPL. It’s easy: Simply click this link and fill out few quick questions. You will need to include the pole tag number found at the top near the lighting element. You can use the same link to report damaged or downed poles, too. Thanks in advance for your help.
Last week’s Constant Contact poll question asked, “Where do you go for Eagle Nest updates and news?” The results from our 56 respondents:
Recycle Christmas trees: Now through January 31, residents can drop off Christmas trees for recycling at Sahm Park (6801 E. 91st Street, in the parking lot near the pool). A few guidelines:
We hope your New Year is off to a great start! Here’s a look at neighborhood news for the week of January 11:
NEW YEAR, NEW LOT IMPROVEMENTS?
Now that the New Year is underway, folks no doubt have their list of resolutions and goals for 2021 (and good luck with all those!). Some of you probably have plans for lot improvements when the nice weather returns. The Board encourages such projects, of course, because well-maintained homes enhance property values for everyone. But before you rush out and throw down for a shed, fence or change the color of your house, please remember to contact the Board first, per Section 6A(i) of the Association’s Rules and Restrictions. Few projects are ever rejected; we just want to ensure any changes conform with the neighborhood’s legally binding controlling documents. Click here for information about how to submit a lot improvement request.
WANTED: VOLUNTEERS, NOMINEES FOR NEIGHBOR PROFILES
Chances are, you probably know your immediate neighbors, but how about folks at the end of your street or elsewhere in our development? Public safety experts say the more residents know about those living near them, the less likely crime will occur because folks tend to look out for each other and their property more. And that means a safer, stronger community for everyone. That’s why we want to launch a series of fun profiles about the 419 lot owners in our development. We have so many interesting people in our neighborhood, too: doctors, lawyers, teachers, active-duty service personnel, veterans, first responders, parents, retirees, students, business owners, journalists and more. If you want to volunteer to take the spotlight, or know a neighbor who would be a great candidate, email scottthien@comcast.net and we’ll get the ball rolling.
DARK STREET LIGHT? HERE’S HOW TO GET IT FIXED
POLL: WHERE RESIDENTS GO FOR EAGLE NEST NEWS
- The blog – 50% (28)
- Facebook – 30.4% (17)
- Constant Contact – 19.6% (11)
The Board’s take: For starters, our primary communication tools are the Eagle Nest blog, Facebook and Constant Contact, not Next Door, Slack or any other site. The reason is simple: We don’t want to subject our residents to spam, annoying ads or irrelevant discussion threads. Regardless of your preferred delivery method, everyone gets the same information because every Facebook post and every Constant Contact blast links back to the blog. That approach has paid off, too: Since its launch in 2011, the blog has logged more than 163,000 page views (a huge savings in printing and mailing costs!). That shows residents are eager to stay plugged in. Have a story idea or topic suggestion? Email scottthien@comcast.net.
In other news:
Northside News: Natalie van Dongen, Mayor Hogsett’s Neighborhood Advocate for the Northeast side, compiles and distributes the Northside News, a monthly newsletter with timely announcements about city programming, initiatives or policies. Click here to join her electronic mail list.
- Trees must be free of ornaments, tinsel, tree stands.
- Trees should be dropped off only at the designated area within the park, and only between dawn and dusk.
What’s on your mind? Do you have neighborhood news or suggestions? We welcome your input. Click here for Board contact information.
On behalf of the Board,
Scott Thien, President
Scott Thien, President
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