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March/April 2021 Ridge VOLUME 14 | ISSUE 2 DRIVE-THROUGH EGG HUNT Review March 27, 1pm - 3pm, at the Redmond Ridge ROA Park & Ride Page 11 Announcements New Board of Directors meet- ing schedule, how to report road issues, and tips to get your property ready for spring. Page 3 ASSOCIATION 101 Why community events are important to the ROA, how they are planned, and who can attend. Pages 6-7 HOME & GARDEN Why exterior paint and routine roof maintenance is important to the health of your home. Pages 12-14 MORE INSIDE! www.RedmondRidgeROA.com 1
BOOK YOUR 2021 EVENT TODAY! ANNOUNCEMENTS Growing Season is Here! Time to dust off the lawnmower, sharpen the Maintain your planter strip shears, pull those pesky weeds and cleanup the Your planter strip is the small strip of land be- exterior of our homes. After the long NW winter, tween the sidewalk in front of your property and it’s easy to forget how quickly grass, weeds and the street. Make sure branches and bushes other plants can grow around here during the are trimmed back from the sidewalk and street, spring and summer months. weeds are removed and plants and bark/mulch are in good conditions. Below are some basic things every resident can Redmond Ridge Event Center do to get their property ready for spring (and avoid compliance notices). Inspect your paint and roof Remove moss from your roof, clean gutters, and Experienced local senior care Mow and edge your lawn! consider a new coat of paint if your homes paint looks faded, is cracked or just looks a little dingy. for total peace of mind. You need to mow your lawn often during the Learn more about the benefits of paint and roof PROVIDING: Bathing & Dressing Assistance • Grooming • spring and summer months (at least every two maintenance on pages 12-14. Assistance with Walking • Medication Reminders • Errands • weeks). Shopping • Light Housekeeping • Meal Preparation • Friendly Companionship • Flexible Hourly Care • Respite Care for Give your property a good wash Families • Live-In Care Pull weeds Fall and Winter can leave your home and prop- 425.828.4500 Remove all weeds from your lawn, gardens and erty covered in a thin coat of mud and dirt. Sim- VisitingAngels.com/Eastside planter strips on ALL sides of your property. ply hosing down, sweeping or pressure washing RedmondRidgeROA.com | 425.836.1064 Each Visiting Angels agency is independently owned and operated. dirty areas of your property can really improve Graduation & Birthday Parties | Weddings | Corporate Events your home’s appearance! ®2021 Visiting Angels is a registered trademark of Living Assistance Services, Inc. Refresh mulch/bark A new coating of mulch or bark can really have a positive impact on a home’s appearance! Board of Directors adopts new How to report downed road Kumon is a worksheet-based program meeting schedule signs and/or other hazardous individualized for your child. Our step- road conditions: The Board of Directors has adopted a new meet- by-step approach to learning will unlock ing schedule. They will now meet the 4th Tues- Please report downed stop/street signs to King day of every-other-month, at 6:30 PM. Due to County as soon as possible, by using their your child’s true potential. the COVID-19 pandemic, these meetings will be 24/7 Road Helpline. While Redmond Ridge held virtually. ROA staff don’t mind reporting the issues on To learn more, schedule an orientation today! behalf of our residents, it is important that New Schedule: King County receive these reports as quickly as possible. Downed road signs can lead to • March 23, 6:30 PM traffic accidents and serious injury. Reporting Kumon Math and Reading Center of Redmond Ridge Ages • May 25, 6:30 PM road issues directly to King County is the best 22320 Northeast Marketplace Drive, Suite #101 • July 27, 6:30 PM way to get the problem resolved quickly. 3+ Redmond, WA 98053 • Sept 28, 6:30 PM redmondridge@ikumon.com | 425-495-4968 • November 23, 6:30 PM (Annual Meeting, 24/7 Road Helpline Board Election & Budget Ratification) 206-477-8100 1-800-527-6237 (1-800-KC-ROADS) If this is an emergency, call 9-1-1 2 March/April Most Kumon Centers2021 are independently owned and operated. Additional fees may apply. See center for applicable terms and conditions. © 2021 Kumon North America, Inc. All rights reserved. www.RedmondRidgeROA.com 3 Most Kumon Centers are independently owned and operated. Additional fees may apply. See center for applicable terms and conditions. © 2021 Kumon North America, Inc. All rights reserved.
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ASSOCIATION 101 Building Community With Community Events Community Events Who Can Attend Events? 2020 Drive Through Trick-or-Treat 2019 Summer Festival Anyone who owns or rents a home inside the Redmond Ridge ROA is auto- Perhaps the most obvious thing the As the state of the pandemic and social matically a member of the association and entitled to attend our events, as ROA does to promote community is distancing policies change, so do our well as use our other amenities like are parks and trails. through community events. The Red- events. Our priority is to keep everyone mond Ridge Events Committee gath- safe and healthy, so make sure to stay ers monthly to plan both large and updated by reading this newsletter and How do you know if you are a member? small community events for all mem- singing up to receive weekly email bulle- bers of the Redmond Ridge ROA. tins at RedmondRidgeROA.com. You are a member of the Redmond Ridge ROA, if you pay monthly assess- These events create a sense of com- ments to the Redmond Ridge ROA, or live within the boundaries of our asso- munity by literally bringing residents ciation or sub-associations. and their families together for fun cel- You are a member if: ebrations and activities right in your own neighborhood. Sponsors & Local Business • You own a home in, and pay assessments to the Redmond Ridge ROA. You may not realize that some local • You rent a home inside the boarders of the Redmond Ridge ROA. The annual Egg Hunt, Summer Festi- businesses are actually members of the val, Halloween/Fall Festival and Winter • You own or rent a condo at Compass Point, Cedar Park, Nature’s Walk, Redmond Ridge ROA. Part of the asso- 2016 Winter Festival 2019 Egg Hunt Festival are our large, annual events or Tamarack Village. ciations job is to work with these local and bring hundreds of residents to- businesses in hopes of helping them • You rent an apartment at The Lodge Apartments. gether to celebrate the season and thrive in our neighborhood. each other. In addition to these signa- • You own a business located within the business park or Marketplace Village. ture celebrations, the Events Commit- Event Sponsorships and Newsletter What is Community Building? tee plans smaller gatherings through- out the year. These smaller gatherings advertising are some of the ways we Who are not members of the Redmond Ridge ROA? help our local businesses. They pay to When most people think about homeowner associations they typically think have included movie nights, summer have booths at our festivals or ads in With so many community associations within a short distance, with the name about rules, assessments, and amenities like parks and trails. A very important concerts in the park, game nights, and our newsletter, which offsets or some- “Redmond Ridge,” it is no surprise that people get a little confused! and often overlooked aspect of association living is community building. gardening seminars, to name a few. times even covers the cost of the event or publication, and the business gets a Residents of Redmond Ridge East and Trilogy at Redmond Ridge are NOT The COVID-19 pandemic forced the When we talk about building community in our association we are referring to chance to engage with our residents. members of the Redmond Ridge ROA. Either are any of the local associa- Events Committee and ROA staff to policies and activities that bring our residents together to form a sense of com- Businesses who are also members of tions not specifically mentioned above. come up with some creative solutions munity and harmony. We hope that you see the people living around you, as well the Redmond Ridge ROA get advertis- to bring residents together while, lit- While we love our neighbors, and wish we could include everyone at our as the ROA itself as neighbors and partners who share common goals, and can ing discounts, and additional listings on erally keeping them apart. Parades, events, budget restraints and insurance requirements make it so that we can help each other in times of need. our website. If you would like to learn drive-through and virtual events are only invite members of the Redmond Ridge ROA to our events. Redmond more about sponsorship or advertising some of the solutions the committee Ridge East and Trilogy have their own events and policies that are similar to We promote community building in a number of different ways. Communication opportunities in our community, email has utilized to engage with our resi- ours for the same reasons. and education, promoting voluntarism and of course, through our community chanel@redmondridgeroa.com dents while keeping everyone safe. events. On occasion, we have events that are open to everyone, and when we do, Our local businesses are vital members we inform our neighboring associations so they can inform their residents. A full list of planned 2021 events can of our community, and we are proud to For the most part though, our events are planned and funded specifically for be found on page 11 of this newsletter. partner with them. We encourage all our member of the Redmond Ridge ROA. These events are being planned with residents show support by shopping lo- A full list of 2021 Community Events can be social distancing and safety precau- cal whenever possible. tions in mind. found on page 11. 6 March/April 2021 www.RedmondRidgeROA.com 7
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COVID-19Notice EVENTS Depending on the state of the pandemic, meeting and event dates and details could change. For updated in- formation, sign up to receive weekly email bulletins at RedmondRidgeROA.com Uptekk Electronic Recycling Event March 28, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Redmond Ridge Park & Ride (Cedar Park Crescent & Redmond Ridge Drive, Save the Date! near Rosa Parks Elementary) Sign up for weekly email bulletins for updates on events, meetings and much more. Sign up at RedmondRidgeROA.com Drive-Through 2021 Events EGG March/April Meetings The 2021 event schedule below IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE depending on changes to social distancing pol- Hunt BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING: FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING: icies and the state of the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch for Sat. March 27, updated information in this newsletter, on Redmondridg- March 9, 6:00pm, virtual meeting March 17, 5:30pm, virtual meeting eroa.com and in the weekly email bulletins. 1pm - 3pm April 13, 6:00pm, virtual meeting April 21, 5:30pm, virtual meeting • Drive-Through EGG HUNT: March 27, 1pm - 3pm, at @ the Redmond Ridge The Beautification committee educates the community on gardening The Finance Committee meets to track the numbers for the cur- ROA Park & Ride issues and community landscape standards. The Beautification com- rent year. Each month the committee receives a copy of a financial the Redmond Ridge ROA Park & Ride mittee coordinates community planting days, seminars, events and report prepared by the management company. They use it to com- (Next to Rosa Parks, on • Community Wide Garage Sale: June 26 & 27, 9am - 4pm plant salvages. Email sandy@redmondridgeroa.com with questions. pare actual costs to what was budgeted. The numbers are tracked Cedar Park Crescent & through June to develop a cost for the first six months of the year. • Concert in the Park: July 17, 6pm - 8pm, at Com- Redmond Ridge Drive) Email sandy@redmondridgeroa.com with questions. mons Park Pack up the family and drive • Summer Entertainment Festival: August 14, 2pm - through the Redmond Ridge EVENTS COMMITTEE MEETING: BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: 4pm, (location and details to be determined) Park & Ride to receive treats March 10, 7:00pm, virtual meeting March 23, 6:30pm, virtual meeting • Drive-Through Trick-or-Treat: Oct 23, 1pm - 3pm, and prizes from the Events April 14, 7:00pm, virtual meeting No April Meeting at the Redmond Ridge ROA Park & Ride (next to Committee, ROA staff and Rosa Parks Elementary on Cedar Park Crescent NE local businesses! The Events Committee is responsible for developing and admin- Homeowners are welcome to attend the Board meetings. If you istering ongoing community events to promote the neighborhood have a concern you would like to address with the Board and & Redmond Ridge Drive) connection between the ROA and individual resident. The Events would like to attend a meeting, contact the ROA Office at 425-836- PLEASE STAY IN YOUR • Winter Holiday Brunch: Dec 11, Committee works closely with the ROA Staff and other neighbor- 1064 or sandy@redmondridgeroa.com and office staff can let you VEHICLE. FACE MASKS ARE hood entities in this effort. Email chanel@redmondridgeroa.com know if it’s a matter for open forum or if the topic should be placed 10am - 12pm: at the Redmond Ridge REQUIRED! with questions. on the Board’s agenda. Community Center As supplies are limited, this event is for members of the Redmond Ridge ROA only please. 10 March/April 2021 www.RedmondRidgeROA.com 11
Redmond Ridge Paint Rules: PAINT IS IMPORTANT HOME/GARDEN Any changes to the exterior paint colors of any home with- in the community must first be approved by the Redmond Paint Ridge ROA. You must submit a paint application which you can find at www.redmondridgeroa.com or at the ROA of- Compliance You’ve worked so hard for this, it is your most important investment, Routine maintenance is not only the most cost-effective way to fice. You are responsible for reading and understanding the it is your home. When we make the jump into the world of homeown- preserve the beauty of your home, it also plays a crucial role in Community Wide Standards and the CC&R’s. The Redmond Ridge ROA starts ership, we often find ourselves dreaming about the improvements protecting the integrity of your home’s structure, preventing unnec- surveying homes for paint ware in the we will make -or at the very least- promise ourselves that we will essary repairs down the road. A new paint job is the simplest and Color changes to any home must be harmonious with ex- winter and continue through spring. keep our house as fresh as the day we bought it, but do we know most affordable way to ensure that your home’s exterior is protected isting colors of that homes individual neighborhood in the why maintenance is so important? from environmental factors and everyday wear-and-tear. If you are community. Colors may not be repeated on adjacent prop- We start this process early to give constantly looking for ways to save time, money and reduce stress; erties. Again, any color changes must be approved by the residents who will be required to paint this trifecta can be obtained easily when you maintain your home’s ROA before you start work. their homes plenty of time to find and exterior with routine re-paints. hire a good contractor, make finan- You may repaint your home the exact same color without cial plans, and choose new colors (if submitting an application, however, any color changes they want to make a change). We do without the approval of ROA staff or the Board of Directors not expect, or want you to paint your may result in a required repaint at the homeowners expense home in the winter, or in the rain! If Protect Your Home within a timeline set by the Board of Directors. you get a compliance notice for paint, please read the notice carefully and We are blessed to live in the most beautiful part of the US, the Pacific Northwest. However, our climate can have adverse effects on the You can find the application and a digital version of the you will see that the deadline is often materials we use to build our homes; we have both excessive moisture and sun exposure to contend with which can wreak havoc on our paint book at RedmondRidgeROA.com. many months away. home’s exterior surfaces when not properly maintained. Without proper maintenance, coatings can break down allowing moisture to pene- trate and increasing the risk of rot behind your siding, possibly causing structural damage. Nothing is more frustrating than spending your hard-earned income on repairs that could have been avoided with proper upkeep; ignoring the need for a re-paint can end up costing you Don’t wait till the last heartache and unplanned expenses. Hire the Best Contractor Not Just the Cheapest minute to paint! It can be overwhelming to be a homeowner, and knowing when to paint is often overlooked. On average, most homes should be repainted When selecting a contractor, there are several important things to consid- Do not procrastinate when you get a every 8-12 years, yet there are several tell-tale signs that your home is ready for a ‘fresh coat’: fading, excessive surface moss or mildew er. First, you’ll want to make sure that they are licensed, bonded and in- notice to paint! Painting your home and cracks in the siding need to be carefully evaluated with a plan for correction. Any signs of moisture damage, including bubbles or peeling sured, and you may want to utilize the many online resources available to can take months to plan, find a con- paint with exposed wood, softening or rot need to be addressed immediately to prevent further damage. It is also important to evaluate the check ratings and reviews. Gather all of your questions and concerns prior tractor, and get paint schemes ap- seals around your windows and exterior doors, as poorly sealed areas can increase your energy consumption and expenses. These tips to meeting your contractor and make sure they are addressed before you proved. If you wait till the last minute, also apply to other exterior surfaces on your property including, decks, fences, arbors and more. Curb appeal is not just for ‘looks’; if your proceed. During the peak season (April through October), contractors can you could miss the deadline and incur home exterior is looking shabby, it is time to consider repainting for resilience as-well-as beauty. unnecessary compliance fines. “During the peak season (April through October), contractors can be very busy; try to plan ahead and schedule your paint work While we do work with residents who before the season begins, especially if you are working within a request extensions, those requests Choosing the Right Paint deadline.” should be within a few weeks to a month of time from the original re- Choosing the right paint for your project is important and there are quest. Residents who wait too long many product options available. By choosing a premium paint prod- be very busy; try to plan ahead and schedule your paint work before the often can’t find contractors who can uct, you’ll extend the life of your paint job; premium products have season begins, especially if you are working within a deadline. As a general get the work done before the weather many added benefits such as better resins and UV blockers which rule, you should get 2 to 3 estimates for your project so you can compare turns bad again. We have precious improve gloss and color retention, to reduce fading and ensure that costs. In the estimate, the contractor should be able to supply you with a few months of fantastic weather here you get the most from your investment. detailed scope of work and a warranty (if offered). Most importantly, make in the Pacific Northwest and you are sure to trust your intuition when making your choice and don’t let it become not the only homeowners looking for misguided by penny-pinching euphoria; remember that your lowest bid can a contractor during those months! sometimes become your most expensive mistake. Plan ahead and book your contractor early! Maintaining your home’s exterior is easier than you think, and painting is Article provided by Adam Masterjohn, Sales Representative, Sherwin the quickest, most cost-effective way to do so. A fresh re-paint instantly in- Williams Company, Redmond Way, sherwin-williams.com creases your home’s value and the aesthetic appeal of your neighborhood. By keeping your home repainted on schedule, you will protect your biggest investment, reduce unwanted expenses, save time and alleviate stress. 12 March/April 2021 www.RedmondRidgeROA.com 13
Tips for Keeping a Roof Over HOME/GARDEN Your Head (literately) Roofs are one of the most important (and most Monitor Moss expensive) items on your home. They are de- Left to grow unhindered, moss will damage signed to be tough, but if neglected, they can roofs of all kinds — including asphalt, wood, fail and cause thousands of dollars in repairs. and concrete. Moss grows between shingles. There are simple things you can do each year Over time, it will bulk up and actually lift the to help protect your roofs. shingles away from the roof, allowing water to get inside. Plus, the moss itself holds water. Inspect Your Shingles Leaks and wood rot usually follow not far be- Check your shingles EVERY YEAR — especial- hind. You’ll have to scrub the moss away (or ly after the stormy weather months. Remember: hire someone to do it) to prevent damage. So It’s not just wind and wet that can damage your keep a close eye on moss! roof. Ultraviolet light from the sun’s rays can also wreak havoc over time. So be sure to ex- Insulate/Ventilate amine your shingles as a regular part of your A roof that’s properly and comprehensively in- roof inspections to ensure they’re still installed sulated and ventilated is less likely to be at the properly and functioning as they should. mercy of excess moisture, which can lead to rot. Have your attic inspected to verify that you have NOW ENROLLING! Trim Branches the right — and the right amount — of insula- If you have trees with overhanging branches, tion. It’s actually possible for an attic to “sweat.” have them trimmed before the winter sets in. How? Warm air will rise, contact the cold, inside Heavy snow, wind, ice and other natural phe- plywood of the roof and create condensation, nomena can whip branches around or pull them which leads to mold growth and rotting plywood. from the tree completely, causing damage to the Make sure vents are allowing for the proper root and the structures on top of it. amount of air circulation. Properly insulated roofs can also help prevent ice dams. (See be- low.) Conversely, an improperly ventilated roof Unclog Gutters will make your home even hotter in the summer. Clogged gutters can lead to rotting wood and If your attic doesn’t have enough balanced air damaged wall paint. Clogged gutters can also flow, that hot air has nowhere to go, and it’s go- overflow with so many leaves, bugs, and debris ing to get hot during summer months. Properly that the rain washes up instead of down. Over ventilated roofs will also save you money on time, the water can damage the roof and the your electric bill since your AC unit won’t have support beams that hold it aloft. You can imag- to work as hard to keep the house cool. ine the kind of problems that will cause: the ex- pensive kind! Clean your gutters and cleanouts heading into the spring and fall seasons. Prevent Ice Dams Speaking of which, roofs are susceptible to ice dams after heavy snowfall. Warm air in the attic Caulk the Flashings causes the roof itself to warm up, melting the Flashings are those strips of metal (usually snow. Those rivulets of water then refreeze aluminum, galvanized metal, or lead) that run when they reach colder portions of the roof along roof edges or joints. Flashing is neces- and — voila! — ice dams. Next thing you know, sary to divert water or to keep water out of tricky additional meltwater gets trapped and starts areas that shingles can’t cover, such as roof to seep through the roof, staining ceilings and penetrations where the bathroom and kitchen peeling paint. To prevent ice dams, go back pipes/vents extend through the surface of the and recheck your insulation and ventilation to roof. Flashing is also used near walls, skylights, make sure that your attic stays cool enough in and chimneys, and valleys. Depending on how the winter to keep ice dams from forming in the they were installed, flashing can rust, crack, first place. lift, or separate, meaning that a vital piece of roof protection is no longer functioning properly. Consider sealing the flashing with caulk at the Tips from Pacific West Roofing, LLC 14 14 March/April March/April 2021 2021 places where it has become unstuck. www.RedmondRidgeROA.com 15
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