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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF
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The Retreat at Solterra
15250 W Evans Ave Lakewood CO 80228 |
This meeting is also held virtually using the link below:
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BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS:
FOSSIL RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICTS NOS. 1-3 By: /s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES OF COLORADO |
District 1 Inclusion Process
For the upcoming May elections, please reference these documents if you would like to submit your residence to be apart of the inclusion process.
The above documents are also stored on the Solterra Elections page.
Additionally, an open house for residents requesting inclusion assistance will be held on December 12, 2024 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Retreat. Legal counsel and a notary will be available to complete applicable legal documents.
Additionally, an open house for residents requesting inclusion assistance will be held on December 12, 2024 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Retreat. Legal counsel and a notary will be available to complete applicable legal documents.
Santa Breakfast at the Retreat
Join the Solterra Social Committee for a magical morning with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast, festive fun, and photo opportunities with the Claus couple themselves. Space is limited and this event fills up quickly, so don’t wait to reserve your spot! Residents only please.
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Event Details Date: Saturday, December 14th Time: 10 am - 1 pm Location: The Retreat |
RSVP now to secure your spot for this special holiday experience! Please adhere to the time slot you've selected. Residents will enter to see Santa & Mrs. Claus, then move to get breakfast and coffee (ticket provided).
Given the anticipated resident turnout, we ask that you please be conscious of parking. If the parking lot is full, please park on the north side of Evans to alleviate congestion in the area and allow for through traffic.
We can't wait to see you there!
The Solterra Social Committee
Given the anticipated resident turnout, we ask that you please be conscious of parking. If the parking lot is full, please park on the north side of Evans to alleviate congestion in the area and allow for through traffic.
We can't wait to see you there!
The Solterra Social Committee
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Seeking Fossil Ridge Metro District Board Members
We are excited to announce that your District is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors! Serving on the Board is a rewarding opportunity to help shape our community and make a positive impact on our neighborhood.
Why Join the Board?
Upcoming Meeting: Join us for an informational meeting on November 2, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Retreat to learn more about board membership and the election process.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a difference in our community!
Directors, FRMD Districts 1-3
Why Join the Board?
- Contribute to decision-making that affects our community.
- Work collaboratively with fellow members to enhance our neighborhood.
- Help develop and implement community programs and activities.
- Gain valuable experience in leadership, team building, and governance.
Upcoming Meeting: Join us for an informational meeting on November 2, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Retreat to learn more about board membership and the election process.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a difference in our community!
Directors, FRMD Districts 1-3
2025 FRMD Draft Budgets are available to view
The 2025 Fossil Ridge Metropolitan Districts Nos. 1-3 Draft Budgets are available for the community to view. If you wish to obtain an electronic copy, please email the District Manager, Mat Birkeness at [email protected]. Please include your name, address and Fossil Ridge Districts in the body of the email to receive a copy. Please note the draft budgets can be subject to change. The board is hosting their next meeting on December 9, 2024 at the Retreat to vote upon the final budget values. All members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting.
A letter to the residents of Solterra regarding the 2025 Board Elections
Dear Solterra Residents,
We want to emphasize the significance of the upcoming Board Elections on May 6, 2025. Since July 2017, the Fossil Ridge Metro Districts (FRMD) 1-3 Boards have been uniquely managed by volunteer resident Directors, even while the developer remains active in our community. You can find more details about this on the Solterra-Connect.com website under District > FAQ > Solterra History.
This structure creates decisions with resident board members directly involving and
affecting themselves and their community. With this control comes the responsibility for community members to step up and volunteer for Board positions and advisory
committees, including Finance, Landscape, Social, Retreat and Pool. These roles are
crucial as they handle detailed work and provide valuable advice. We always welcome new ideas and skills.
Although May 2025 may seem distant, the upcoming election will be particularly
challenging due to several factors. Eleven of the fifteen Board positions will be open, and while some current Directors may seek re-election, others have indicated they will not run again. All Solterra residents are either in District 2 or 3, as indicated on your county tax bill. District 1 has only about 50 homes, and residents must elect to include their properties in District 1 to run or vote in that district. The Metro Districts are available to assist with this process.
We encourage all residents to consider participating in our community's governance by running for a Board position or joining a Committee. Your involvement is essential for the continued success of our vibrant community. For more information, please reach out to the Retreat Staff or a current Board Member.
Sincerely,
Fossil Ridge Metro Districts 1-3 Directors
Pickleball at Orchard Park Court update
Pickleball has been reinstated by the FRMD boards following their regularly scheduled meeting held on 8/26/2024.
Please note: the reinstated play has a mandatory requirement. Quiet foam balls must be used for play. Foam balls can be purchased here. Regular pickleballs are prohibited.
This decision was not taken lightly and extensive research and consideration was reviewed. If residents do not adhere to this mandatory requirement for usage of the quiet balls, discontinued play will be reinstituted.
Also, the court will undergo mechanical locking gates in the future. The boards are obtaining proposals for gate modifications, and in time, announcements will be made regarding the changes and impacts for usage at the court.
Signage and web updates will be provided as soon as possible.
Thank you,
Retreat Staff
Please note: the reinstated play has a mandatory requirement. Quiet foam balls must be used for play. Foam balls can be purchased here. Regular pickleballs are prohibited.
This decision was not taken lightly and extensive research and consideration was reviewed. If residents do not adhere to this mandatory requirement for usage of the quiet balls, discontinued play will be reinstituted.
Also, the court will undergo mechanical locking gates in the future. The boards are obtaining proposals for gate modifications, and in time, announcements will be made regarding the changes and impacts for usage at the court.
Signage and web updates will be provided as soon as possible.
Thank you,
Retreat Staff
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Posted August 29, 2024
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From Your Community Managers:
August 14, 2024
Solterra Community,
We live in one of the top-rated communities in the state with wonderful views, beautiful landscaping, state-of-the-art amenities and quick access to all parts of Colorado. People from all over come to Solterra in hopes of replicating what we’ve created here. Beyond its beauty, Solterra is a magical place to start a family, raise kids, or retire; there is no end to what is offered here.
As managers, we want to partner with you, our residents, in continuing to foster a welcoming and wonderful environment. Today we’d like to ask for your help specifically in how we engage employees and vendors. We have received several complaints that these individuals have been treated in harsh, condescending, belittling and/or rude ways when asked to enforce board-implemented rules. As managers, we have found it far easier to employ our staff for rental events over community/resident groups. Various pool staff have also been mistreated by community members. As we all know, there has been a shortage in staffing hourly positions across Denver, but we’re working our hardest to make sure we can continue to maintain the level of excellence we have held in this community.
While we understand there must be a space to address things, we’re respectfully asking for your partnership in directing your concerns to community managers, Mat Birkeness or Phil Schneider, rather than our support staff. You are also welcome to attend a board meeting and address these concerns during public comment.
As we hope this letter is a fresh start, we want to inform the community that if this continues, we will be forced to take more severe actions like pool use bans or event cancelations. Our collective desire as a community is to create a safe and fun environment so that members may enjoy all that Solterra has to offer. Please join us in pursuing kindness and consideration as staples of our community.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to stop by The Retreat during office hours to speak with the community managers, or send us an email at [email protected].
Thank you,
Fossil Ridge Boards of Directors, Districts 1, 2 and 3
Solterra Community,
We live in one of the top-rated communities in the state with wonderful views, beautiful landscaping, state-of-the-art amenities and quick access to all parts of Colorado. People from all over come to Solterra in hopes of replicating what we’ve created here. Beyond its beauty, Solterra is a magical place to start a family, raise kids, or retire; there is no end to what is offered here.
As managers, we want to partner with you, our residents, in continuing to foster a welcoming and wonderful environment. Today we’d like to ask for your help specifically in how we engage employees and vendors. We have received several complaints that these individuals have been treated in harsh, condescending, belittling and/or rude ways when asked to enforce board-implemented rules. As managers, we have found it far easier to employ our staff for rental events over community/resident groups. Various pool staff have also been mistreated by community members. As we all know, there has been a shortage in staffing hourly positions across Denver, but we’re working our hardest to make sure we can continue to maintain the level of excellence we have held in this community.
While we understand there must be a space to address things, we’re respectfully asking for your partnership in directing your concerns to community managers, Mat Birkeness or Phil Schneider, rather than our support staff. You are also welcome to attend a board meeting and address these concerns during public comment.
As we hope this letter is a fresh start, we want to inform the community that if this continues, we will be forced to take more severe actions like pool use bans or event cancelations. Our collective desire as a community is to create a safe and fun environment so that members may enjoy all that Solterra has to offer. Please join us in pursuing kindness and consideration as staples of our community.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to stop by The Retreat during office hours to speak with the community managers, or send us an email at [email protected].
Thank you,
Fossil Ridge Boards of Directors, Districts 1, 2 and 3
Vandalism at the Pool - July 14
When the lifeguards arrived to open the Retreat pool on Sunday morning, July 14th, they discovered significant vandalism of the pool area had occurred overnight. Video surveillance of the pool and gates shows that two males, probably teenagers, unlawfully entered the pool on July 14th at approximately 1:00 AM.
After swimming and jumping from the pillars between the upper and lower pools, the two perpetrators began throwing the new pool furniture (i.e., loungers, sand chairs, side tables, umbrellas, and umbrella stands) into the pool. Several of these items were destroyed and the pool surface may have potentially been damaged by the impact of the heavy umbrella stands.
Because this was a case of trespassing, vandalism, and damage to community property, not just youthful mischief, the Lakewood Police Department was notified and is in possession of surveillance footage showing the entire incident. Parents are encouraged to speak to their children about the seriousness of such incidents and the fact that the security cameras are in use at the Retreat and pool.
After swimming and jumping from the pillars between the upper and lower pools, the two perpetrators began throwing the new pool furniture (i.e., loungers, sand chairs, side tables, umbrellas, and umbrella stands) into the pool. Several of these items were destroyed and the pool surface may have potentially been damaged by the impact of the heavy umbrella stands.
Because this was a case of trespassing, vandalism, and damage to community property, not just youthful mischief, the Lakewood Police Department was notified and is in possession of surveillance footage showing the entire incident. Parents are encouraged to speak to their children about the seriousness of such incidents and the fact that the security cameras are in use at the Retreat and pool.
EVENTS CALENDAR
12/6 - Friday Morning Book Club
11:00 am-12:00 pm at the Retreat; info
12/9 - FRMD Regular Board Meetings
6:30 pm at the Retreat, or Zoom
12/12 - Mahjong
1:30 pm; Contact Marlene Walker
12/12 - Open House for Inclusion assistance
4:00-8:00 pm at the Retreat
12/14 - Santa Breakfast at the Retreat
10 am-1 pm at the Retreat; RSVP Here
12/25 - Garbage & Recycling delayed to 12/26
due to Christmas holiday
2/5 - 100 Women of Solterra
6:00 pm at the Retreat; info
11:00 am-12:00 pm at the Retreat; info
12/9 - FRMD Regular Board Meetings
6:30 pm at the Retreat, or Zoom
12/12 - Mahjong
1:30 pm; Contact Marlene Walker
12/12 - Open House for Inclusion assistance
4:00-8:00 pm at the Retreat
12/14 - Santa Breakfast at the Retreat
10 am-1 pm at the Retreat; RSVP Here
12/25 - Garbage & Recycling delayed to 12/26
due to Christmas holiday
2/5 - 100 Women of Solterra
6:00 pm at the Retreat; info
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Visit the website calendar for more events and details.
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To register for the Solterra HOA Portal and to view your account online please click the button below.
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Fossil Ridge Metro District EMERGENCY GUIDE |
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Solterra's NEWSLETTER |
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FRMD Districts 1-3 TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT |
SOLTERRA WILDFIRE RISK
A Wildfire Risk Map created by Colorado State Forest Service, a service and outreach agency of the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University, provides the natural fire dangers for the community.
https://coloradoforestatlas.org
https://coloradoforestatlas.org
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
EMERGENCY
Police / Fire / Medical
Call 911
Animal Control
Jeffco Animal Control
303-271-5070
Jefferson County
Jeffco.us
303-279-6511
Electricity/Gas
Excel Energy
1-800-895-1999
Fire Rescue
West Metro Fire Rescue
(Non-emergency)
303-980-7300
Management Company
CRS
303-381-4960
After hours Non-Emergency
Police
Lakewood Police
(Non-emergency)
303-987-7111
Post Office
Lakewood Post Office
800-275-8777
Retreat
Community Clubhouse
303-980-5450
School District
Jeffco Public Schools
303-982-6500
Police / Fire / Medical
Call 911
Animal Control
Jeffco Animal Control
303-271-5070
Jefferson County
Jeffco.us
303-279-6511
Electricity/Gas
Excel Energy
1-800-895-1999
Fire Rescue
West Metro Fire Rescue
(Non-emergency)
303-980-7300
Management Company
CRS
303-381-4960
After hours Non-Emergency
Police
Lakewood Police
(Non-emergency)
303-987-7111
Post Office
Lakewood Post Office
800-275-8777
Retreat
Community Clubhouse
303-980-5450
School District
Jeffco Public Schools
303-982-6500