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A Newsletter for Preston Trails Homeowners
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October 2009
Vehicles should be parked in the garage. Note that snow will be
Are You Ready for Winter? plowed when there is 2 inches or more accumulation.
Winter is just around the corner. As a homeowner there are Parking Overnight on Streets
things to do to ensure your home is ready for winter. Drain your
outside faucet as soon as possible and put your hoses indoors. Reminder – As posted, there is no parking from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00
a.m. on streets and cul-de-sacs. This is a City of Minnetonka
If you do not shut off the outside water and the rule. Save yourself the $150.00 towing fee and park in your
water pipes freeze, the broken pipes and water garage or driveway, please! Cars WILL be towed beginning
damage are your responsibility. A separate page immediately.
in this newsletter provides instructions on how to
turn off and drain your outside faucet. Also, check New Association Dues Effective December 1
the batteries in your smoke alarms. As of December 1, 2009 the Preston Trails association dues will
increase 5% to $183.75 per month. This is the first dues increase
Control Water Use in 5 years.
Anyone 62 years or older qualifies for a reduced sewer rate
based on their water usage. This can amount to considerable Auto Pay Your Dues
savings for the Association, which pays the collective water bill Make your life a little easier and avoid late fees by signing up to
from your monthly dues. Forms are available only at Minnetonka have your Preston Trails dues automatically paid from your
City Hall. Bring identification stating your date of birth (birth checking account. Call Dan Smith 953/473-0395 to make
certificate, driver’s license). Any questions? Please call the City arrangements. Reminder: Association dues are due on the
of Minnetonka at 938-1431 before you apply. st
1 of the month. Any checks received after the 15 are late
th
and the homeowner will be fined $20.00.
Water Hoses
Check hoses on your dishwasher and washing machine. The Bylaws, Declarations and Articles of
dishwasher hose can be checked underneath your kitchen sink. Incorporation
As you know the Bylaws, Declarations and Articles of
Snowbirds Incorporation changes the board proposed did not pass at the
special vote meeting held in September. The board will look at
If going on vacation this winter, shut off your water but leave on making some changes and trying again in the spring.
your heat. It’s a good idea to have someone check the heat in
your home to make sure it remains on during your absence. Also, Request for Action Forms
notify Dan Smith (952/473-0395) if you leave for the winter so we
are not charged for your Garbage/Recycling. Please fill out a separate Request for Action form for EACH item
you want the Board to look into. These Request for Action forms
Please make sure that your garbage and recycling containers are are given to the person that is in charge of each area of expertise
placed at the end of your driveway for easy pick up for our and it is difficult to do that when multiple requests are on one
refuse contractors. Also, the containers should be placed back in form.
your garage for storage the same day it is collected.
The Board of Directors
Snow Removal is Around the Corner
Our snow removal company will not plow driveways that have
parked cars because of the risk of damage to those cars.
Board of Directors
Mary Neitge, President Roofs, Mowing/Snow removal, Water main breaks, 952-545-3456
Sue Paskoff, VP Driveways, Landscaping, Architectural 952-842-1148
Molly O’Brien, Secretary Cement/Brick 952-544-2157
Dawn Renner, Treasurer Misc. 952-933-8444
Arnie Endresen Garage doors 952-545-2557
Bill Dixon Tree Trimming, Removal 952-545-2871
John Malmstedt Handyman work 952-541-1735
Problems? Questions? Repairs? – - Use a “Request for Action” Form
- One Problem, question, or repair per Form so we can distribute it among Board Members
- Deposit the Form in the mailbox on Lonsdale Circle
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