The Vuecrest View July 2020 In This Issue: A Conversation with the Bellevue Police Department Vuecrest Lamp Post Rejuvenation Grinding and Paving is Going Well Bellevue Square Soft Opening Bellevue Launches “The Great Neighborhoods” Program Bellevue City Service App Keep Your Contact Information Current Calendar Items: Vuecrest Book Club Meeting Vuecrest Monthly Board Meeting REMOTE ACCESS INFO BELOW Thursday, July 2nd at 7:00P Save the Date: Vuecrest Annual Picnic Sunday, August, 30th (Still hoping!) Save the Date: Vuecrest Annual Meeting Tuesday, November 10th Do you have any questions for the Bellevue Police Department? This month our remote monthly HOA meeting will feature a representative from the Bellevue Police Department. Because of time restrictions, we will be compiling your questions BEFORE the meeting to get through as many as possible. Your questions will only be compiled through July 1st for the July 2nd meeting, so please email your questions sooner rather than later to Chris Bodiford at president@vuecrest.net <mailto:president@vuecrest.net>. Vuecrest Lamp Post Rejuvenation Did you know that we have ninety-six vintage lamp posts in our neighborhood? You’ve probably noticed that it’s been a very long time since they’ve received any attention, but finally their time has come. Your HOA has been working hard to get the bids that will return the lamp posts to their former glory, and we’ve finally found the right company to do the work. So, here’s what we need YOU to do to allow the company we hire to get the job done quickly and efficiently. If you have a lamp post on your property, please remove any dirt and/or vegetation at the base of the lamp post. Also, remove/trim/tie back any vegetation that may be touching the lamp post or rub/be blown up against the lamp post after it has been painted and is still drying. Thank you for your help! Below you’ll find the scope of work and approximate start date: · 96 poles throughout the Vuecrest neighborhood · Pressure wash each lamp post · Scuff sand each lamp post · Remove glass parts when painting, clean and reinstall (includes clear glass shade and white glass dome) · Primer with Sherwin Williams Pro-Cryl primer · Paint with Sherwin Williams Pre-Catalyzed urethane paint (gloss black) · Polish and clear coat brass spindles on each post · 14 day (start to finish) · Project start date – July 2020 Grinding and Repaving is Going Well From what we’ve seen, the streets of Vuecrest are going to be better than ever! According to the Pavement Manager they are expected to finish the major work by this Friday, June 26th or Monday, June 29th (weather permitting). After that, they will be accomplishing a bit of minor finish work throughout the neighborhood at individual locations. If you have any questions or concerns the Pavement Program Manager at the City of Bellevue is Kyle Potuzak, kpotuzak@bellevuewa.gov <mailto:kpotuzak@bellevuewa.gov>, 425.452.2027 or general email contact is pavement@bellevuewa.gov <mailto:pavement@bellevuewa.gov>. Bellevue Square Soft Opening Did you know that a few of our favorite Bellevue Square Stores are open right NOW for in-store shopping? Go to https://bellevuecollection.com/shop/guide/#/cat/in-store-shopping <https://bellevuecollection.com/shop/guide/#/cat/in-store-shopping> for a full list. The entire mall is planning to reopen on Tuesday, June 30th. So, let’s offer our support to every retailer, both large and small. Let them know that we’re glad they’re back. Bellevue Launches Great Neighborhoods Program Contributed by Brooke Brod The launch of the Bellevue Great Neighborhoods Program began with online meetings on June 16th and 17th. NE Bellevue has a population of 10,555 and NW Bellevue has a population of 8,911, and we’d like to thank everyone who was able to attend. We had lively discussions about how COVID-19 has changed the way people are experiencing and connecting with their neighbors. We talked about the various issues people want to discuss during this process. And we talked about how people can engage in the planning process. You can download a copy of the presentation at www.engagingbellevue.com/northwest-bellevue <http://www.engagingbellevue.com/northwest-bellevue>. We’re excited to continue these conversations about what is important to you over the coming weeks and months. Here are a few ways for you to join the conversations right now. 1. Take our survey <https://www.engagingbellevue.com/northwest-bellevue/survey_tools/values-survey-nw> – the first step in the neighborhood planning process is creating a vision statement and we want to know which values should guide that vision. 2. Help Create a Neighborhood Portrait <https://www.engagingbellevue.com/northwest-bellevue?tool=story_telling_tool#tool_tab> – we know that what really makes a neighborhood special are the people, unique places, stories, traditions, and history. We’re asking you to share your photos, stories, mementos and more to help us create a personalized portrait of your neighborhood. 8,000 people make their home in Northwest Bellevue and we hope to reach to as many people as possible during this process. You can help by become an Outreach Ambassador. Outreach Ambassadors commit to engaging at least five other people, sharing opportunities to participate with their neighbors, and helping with events. If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to Brooke Brod at bbrod@bellevuewa.gov <mailto:bbrod@bellevuewa.gov>. Securing Bellevue’s future as a livable, inspiring, vibrant and equitable community is our mission and we look forward to collaborating with you to make that possible. My Bellevue City Service App MyBellevue is a mobile app that makes it possible for people to request services and access city news, jobs and social media easily with their smart phones and other portable devices. Here’s a link to get you there… https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/finance/mybellevue <https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/finance/mybellevue> Keep your Vuecrest Contact Information UP TO DATE Please make sure that your homeowner contact information, tenant information, and/or property management information is always up to date. Your information is not shared or distributed to any third party and is only used for your informational and safety benefit. Here’s how to update your information…Go to http://www.vuecrest.net/communicate/update-us <http://www.vuecrest.net/communicate/update-us>, Input your information, and click Submit. CALENDAR ITEMS: Vuecrest Book Club (working on REMOTE meetings) Vuecrest has its own Book Club and all residents are welcome to attend. We meet once a month at 7PM, usually on the first Monday at various members’ homes. It is a very relaxed atmosphere with light refreshments served. Feel free to join us to chat, laugh, nibble and meet new friends. Newcomers are always welcome whether or not you’ve had a chance to read the book! Email Mara Pitkethly dtpit@UW.edu <mailto:dtpit@UW.edu> or Melissa Hambleton mhambleton@comcast.net <mailto:mhambleton@comcast.net> for details. Monthly REMOTE Board Meeting Thurs, July 2nd at 7:00P This board meeting will be held remotely. To join the meeting use the link or dial-in information below. Everyone is welcome to join. Please let the Directors know at least three days in advance if you will be bringing any items for discussion so they may be included in the agenda. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83542772185?pwd=ZGVwY3N0SUc1cnljVVo2NTh5YkNPZz09 <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83542772185?pwd=ZGVwY3N0SUc1cnljVVo2NTh5YkNPZz09> Meeting ID: 835 4277 2185 Password: 642447 One tap mobile +12532158782,,83542772185#,,1#,642447# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 669 900 6833 Password: 642447 The usual monthly Board Meeting is held on the first Thursday of each month, but may be changed for holidays or Director’s schedules. Please check www.vuecrest.net <http://www.vuecrest.net/> for updates and contact directors@vuecrest.net <mailto:directors@vuecrest.net> with your questions.