Columbine Lake Country Club News

November / December

We are a covenant-based community with fair, balanced and consistent standards.

We are focused on the preservation and enhancement of our tranquil mountain environment, lake and recreational amenities.”

"Happy holidays to you and your families. May the season be one of joy, celebration, and warmth and the year to come filled with health and new blessings. May this Holiday Season end the year on a cheerful note, and make way for a fresh and bright New Year!"

CLCC Board and Staff

In This Edition:

Winter Events, 2nd Half HOA Dues, January Boat Rack Reminder, No Salt Licks Allowed, Did You Know, Winter Safety Reminders, ARC Procedures, No Work On Weekends, Help Wanted At The Clubhouse, Water District Information, Recycling Discontinued, Curb Stop Information, New Dehumidifier At The Clubhouse

Winter Events

Friendsgiving Potluck

Saturday, November 9th, 5:00PM

Join us at the clubhouse for some holiday fun. Bring your favorite fall dish and we'll provide the turkey! Thank you Janna Samson for organizing this event.

Holiday Party And Get Together

Saturday, December

14th - 5PM

We will ring in the Holiday Season with cookies, cider and hot cocoa! Feel free to bring some baked goods to share!

Stage 1 Fire Ban

A stage 1 fire ban remains in effect in Grand County.

Yes!

Open fires in developed campground or picnic areas with permanently constructed fire grates or charcoal grills.
Fires contained within liquid or gas fueled stones lantern or heating devices.
Open fires at private residences within permanent or portable outdoor fireplaces, pits, grills or chiminea.

NO!

No dispersed campfires in forest areas or burn barrels.
Welding or operating torches with open flame without a 10' barrier.
Operating a chainsaw without a USDA approved spark-arresting device.

Pictured Above:

East Troublesome Fire - October 15th, 2020

Four years ago East Troublesome burned from 10/14/20 - 11/30/20. It ravaged 193,812 acres claiming two lives, 555 structures, including 366 residences. Cause: Human

Recycling Discontinued

Despite our best efforts through signage and articles, we have closed our recycling area completely. We would like to apologize to those who have recycled responsibly at CLCC and direct you to the link below for more Grand County Recycling Information.

Where to recycle in Grand County

New Clubhouse

Dehumidification System

Our old system to reduce moisture at the clubhouse was an air exchange method. On the week of 10/20, this system was replaced with a full dehumidification system. Dehumidification will greatly reduce the amount of moisture build up on walls and windows therefore improving the air quality. We thank you for your patience through this process.

HOA Dues

Second Half Deadline

Reminder of deadline for homeowners who choose to pay dues in 2 installments. The second half of HOA dues is November 30th!

You should have already received an invoice through AppFolio with any balances due. Please check your portal for invoices or outstanding charges.

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For anyone still not using your AppFolio portal:

Please mark your paper calendar July 1st "HOA Dues Payment" This has, and will remain our HOA dues payment date, and will not change.

Remember to watch for Next Season

"2025"

Boat Rack

LOTTERY FORM

In our January/Februarty Newsletter!

We are past the deadline for all boats to be removed from CLCC Community property.

Please refer to Owner Regulations: Article XIII Section 13.01

Bating Wildlife

Is Illegal

In Colorado

Placing salt licks on your property to draw in wildlife is not only illegal, it has the potential to be extremely dangerous especially for small children and pets. Our homes are too close to be drawing in wild animals for a photo OP. Click the link below to read more about it:

Colorado Wildlife

Did You Know

Reminders for the old, information for the new!

Welcome to our new owners.

Listed below are some of the ways our HOA is able to maintain the beauty of where we live, and enjoy every season safely.

Give our snow plow trucks the space they need to clean our roads.
No overnight parking in CLCC roads or common areas.
Ash Disposal - Only In Provided Metal Cans outside dumpster area!
No Sledding On Roads - Our Grand Lake Nordic Center offers a free sledding hill.
Snowmobile Use On CLCC Roads Is Limited.
No Blue Tarps - Dark Green or Brown Only - Article VII, Section 8.01
Never Feed or Bait Wildlife.
Be Aware Of Your Surroundings. We are in moose and mountain lion country.
Pets must be leashed on all common CLCC property. Yellow snow is unavoidable, but remember to pick up after your pups.
Don't forget your CLCC homeowner badge when visiting the clubhouse and attending events.
Our compactor trash service is intended for household trash only. No Disposal of furniture, refrigerators, electronics of any kind.
Always shower before entering the pool or hot tub.

Enjoy Winter Safely

Snowmobile

Safely

Operators must comply with all posted signage, including speed limits of 15MPH!
Joy riding within the neighborhood and circling the lake is prohibited.
The use of OHV's on the lake in winter months is at operator risk.

Click link here for a full list of OHV regulations

No Sledding Or Tubing On CLCC Roads

Please stay safe this winter. Sledding and tubing on our common roadways is prohibited. Pulling sleds, tubes, skiers, and snowboarders behind vehicles of any kind is also prohibited. The Grand Lake Nordic Center offers a free tubing hill to enjoy. Don't let a good time end in tragedy.

Grand Lake Nordic Center

Sledding Dangers

Help Wanted

Were always looking for a few extra hands at the clubhouse. Our staff assists in checking in home owners, and light cleaning. We offer flexible hours, part time or just summer and holiday help. If you know of anyone who may be interested, use the link below and let us know.

office@columbinelake.com

Considering starting a project in the spring? You may want to take a look at CLCC Building Criteria and print the checklist from the link provided in this article.

AppFolio makes it easy for our committee to access applications instantly.

Getting a contractor to show up on time can be challenging. Better to be prepared ahead of time.

Our Architectural Review Committee

Our ARC committee is made up of homeowner volunteers. A special thank you to our members, Guy Ralph, Kent Barth, and Rusty Czerwinski for their hard work again this year. Guided by our declaration of covenants, and through their efforts we are able to sustain our natural aesthetically pleasing appearance throughout our community. We would like to welcome Scott Walter to our team.

ARC Checklist

End Of Project Season Is Coming!

Don't forget to notify the office when your project is complete!

ARC cannot inspect in order to close out your file and return your trash deposit with snow on the ground.

Thank You!

No Contractor Work

On Weekends and Holidays

A reminder to all homeowners. Please let your contractors know there is no work permitted on the weekends within the community. We did receive several complaints throughout the summer. Please make this clear to your contractors ahead of time.

Reference:

Home Owners Regulations Article XXIV - Section 24.02

Our Parking Regulations Keep Access Clear

For Snow Removal and Emergencies

Remember as stated in Article X, Section 10.01 - No parking of privately owned vehicles is allowed on CLCC roads, right of way, or other community property. No exceptions.

Holiday Happenings Downtown Grand Lake

Be sure to check Grand Lake's schedule of Events! From the town tree lighting to theatre events, there's always something going on.

Grand Lake Christmas Events

Make Sure Your Curb Stop "Water Shut Off Valve" Can be Located, Especially In Winter Months!

All properties have a water Shut-Off or Curb Stop at or close to the property line. It is extremely important for these to be identified, especially in winter. A contractor hired by the homeowner or the homeowner need to properly mark and shut them off if needed. Neither Three Lake Water or CLCC staff are able.

Curb Stop Information

WWW.columbinelake.com

Our website has a new look. All information for homeowners has been updated. Check it out!

Columbine Lake Water District

Important Information

Columbine Lake Water District is a Title 32, Article 1 Special District that was formed more than 40 years ago under Colorado Statute.

CLWD is separate and distinct from Columbine Lake Country Club and Three Lakes Water and Sanitation District. CLWD has hired TLWSD to perform all administration and operation of their water district it’s entire existence.

Columbine Lake Water District provides water service to all Columbine Lake residents in a healthy, safe, continuous and economic manner.

Following the East Troublesome fire, the board of directors made the decision to purchase an emergency generator for the water pump located near the clubhouse. The generator was made fully operational in early September this year. In case of a power outage , the generator will automatically engage and continue to operate our main water supply for our system.

Watch for your annual water bills first week of January!

Mike Golden, FAIC, CPC

President

Columbine Lake Water District Board of Directors

303.808.7401

Office Hours

For In Person Visits

Monday - Friday 1pm - 4pm

Closed Saturday - Sunday