[cid:image002.png@01DC9696.ED560290] The Vuecrest View Newsletter, February 2026 [cid:image015.png@01DC9696.ED560290] [cid:image017.png@01DC9696.ED560290] Newsletter Committee: 2026 has already given us some amazing, picturesque sunrise and sunsets in Vuecrest for us all to enjoy! Now's your chance to share your favorite Vuecrest picture. It's easy, just email your picture to the Vuecrest Newsletter Committee at newsletter@vuecrest.net<mailto:newsletter@vuecrest.net> and we'll include your photo in the next newsletter. [A group of hands holding up letters Description automatically generated] Safety Committee, Lew Thayer, Committee Chair safety@vuecrest.net<mailto:safety@vuecrest.net> We have had multiple reports of coyotes in the neighborhood, including a coyote being seen attacking a cat in a homeowner's backyard. Below are some recommendations from the City of Bellevue that will help keep Vuecrest safe from these coyotes: * Be extra alert if you walk throughout Vuecrest * Keep all trash securely in garbage cans * Keep dogs and cats indoors from dusk to dawn * Leash dogs while walking them * Never feed coyotes * Coyotes can transmit diseases and parasites to domestic dogs. Keep your dog's vaccinations up to date * If a coyote gets too close for comfort, be intimidating and identify yourself as a human by standing up, waving your hands above your head, and shouting. Throw rocks or sticks if you need to. If a coyote is spotted being aggressive, please contact the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife by calling 360-902-2200. [cid:image024.png@01DC9696.ED2EF290] [cid:image004.png@01DC9690.65D90250] Landscape Committee, Kristin Bodiford, Committee Chair landscape@vuecrest.net<mailto:landscape@vuecrest.net> During the winter months you will notice that Northwest Gardener (NWG) is on light duty. Services include bed maintenance, leaf cleanup, plant, and shrub care as well as litter control. Mowing of the esplanades will resume once it weather appropriate. Speaking of lawn care, many neighbors are fighting a new European Chafer Beetle that feeds on grass roots while in its grub phase. The grubs attract racoons and crows which will dig up the grass to feed on the grubs. During the January board meeting, inquiries were made regarding the health of the esplanade grasses. So far, our esplanade grasses are unaffected by the beetle. NWG has noted that thick lawns with well-established roots, fertilized, watered, and aerated lawns seem to be more resistant to this pest. NWG is vigilant on our lawn care, and we hope that the measures taken will prevent the pest from infesting our common area lawns. As we look towards spring, the Cherry Trees on the esplanade will be pruned, fertilized as well as treated for pests. [cid:image022.png@01DC9696.ED560290] REMINDER 2026 Vuecrest Annual Assessment payment was due January 31, 2026 If you have already paid your assessment, thank you! If you have not yet paid your 2026 Vuecrest Annual assessment, please contact PropVIVO at services@propvivo.com<mailto:services@propvivo.com> or call 888-392-3515 to arrange payment. [A group of houses with trees and a fence Description automatically generated] The next Vuecrest Board of Directors meeting is Thursday, February 5th, 6:00 -7:00 PM PT Owners are always welcome to attend. Join the meeting now<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZmQ4NGM5MTUtYTk0Yy00NzdlLThjNjgtMmMzYzhlNjc4OGQy%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%223cecfe9e-1b6c-434a-806f-484d5ccc25a6%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%221fb90708-43d0-4f5c-8334-7160c72e64df%22%7d> (Vuecrest now uses Microsoft Teams) Meeting ID: 222 219 027 434 12 Passcode: ua2yY3YT Dial in by phone +1 509-279-2092 Phone conference ID: 764 549 971 PLAN AHEAD - 2026 Vuecrest Community meeting dates * Mar 5th, 6-7pm PT * Apr 2nd , 6-7pm PT * May 7th , 6-7pm PT * June 4th , 6-7pm PT * July 2nd, 6-7pm PT * Aug 6th, 6-7pm PT * Sept 3rd, 6-7pm PT * Oct 1st, 6-7pm PT * Nov 5th, 6-7pm PT * Tuesday, Nov 10th, 2025, 6-7pm PT, Vuecrest Community Annual and Budget Ratification meeting * Dec 3rd, 6-7pm PT [cid:image023.png@01DC9696.ED560290] Vuecrest History This picture circa 1963 was taken from 9855 Vineyard Crest looking southeast toward the city of Bellevue. The downtown core of Bellevue has grown a lot, and the Cascade mountains are prominent to the east. [cid:image027.png@01DC9696.ED560290] [cid:image006.jpg@01DC9690.65D90250] Good Neighbor and Compliance Committee, Committee members: Tony Chen, Matt LaPine The Good Neighbor Compliance (GNC) committee was organized to help neighbor-to-neighbor communication and provide guidance on resolving non-compliance issues. If you have an issue and have been unable to resolve it with your Vuecrest neighbor, please join one of our upcoming Good Neighbor and Compliance Committee meeting dates to discuss: * Feb 23rd, 2026, 5-5:30pm PT Contact goodneighbor@vuecrest.net<mailto:goodneighbor@vuecrest.net> if you have a concern and need help on next steps. [cid:image007.png@01DC9690.65D90250] [cid:image008.png@01DC9690.65D90250] REMINDER - No Extended Street Parking in Bellevue or Vuecrest Community Be sure to park your vehicles off the street and into your garage and driveways! The City of Bellevue does not allow vehicles to be parked on our streets longer than 24 hours (Bellevue Municipal Code 11.23.020) and parking over 24 hours is prohibited. Except for authorized time limit zones (BCC 11.23.022), no person may park or re-park a vehicle on either side of a public street within the same block for a period exceeding 24 consecutive hours. A vehicle shall be deemed to be parked in violation of this section unless the vehicle is moved to a different block every 24 hours. For purposes of this section, a block is defined as the stretch of roadway between the two closest public street intersections on either end of the stretch. For cases where a roadway ends, a block is defined as the stretch of roadway between the end of the roadway and the closest public street intersection. (Ord. 6686 § 1, 2022; Ord. 6383 § 1, 2017; Ord. 4611 § 6, 1993.) REPORT vehicles parked more than 24hrs. via the City of Bellevue APP is easy. Download the City of Bellevue APP to your mobile phone from the APP Store and submit your report. [Colorful hands in different colors Description automatically generated] Seeking new Vuecrest Board members If you are interested in participating in the Vuecrest Community Association HOA as a Director, committee member or help on a committee - we'd love to have you participate. Vuecrest Board of Directors elections take place in November, so if you are interested in being on the Board please reach out to secretary@vuecrest.net<mailto:secretary@vuecrest.net>, president@vuecrest.net<mailto:president@vuecrest.net>, or directors@vuecrest.net<mailto:directors@vuecrest.net> [A group of trash cans Description automatically generated] Trash/Recycle/Yard waste tote etiquette Here's a few reminders regarding trash/recycle/yard waste tote etiquette in the Vuecrest community. * Totes should be put out the day before collection and then pulled back in the day after collection * Totes should be stored on your property in a place not visible from the street * Place totes at or nearest the end of your driveway for collection only * Secure all bin lids in the down position, especially the garbage bin to ensure lids are down and garbage is contained and helps keep birds and other critters from making a mess before collection * Ask a neighbor to put your totes out or bring them in if you are planning to be out of town * Never leave totes out on the street for an extended period * Promptly clean-up any trash or other debris that may have occurred near your property during collection day Visit Republic Services Bellevue <https://www.republicservices.com/municipality/bellevue-wa> for more information and multilanguage translations. [cid:image011.png@01DC9690.65D90250] Keep your Vuecrest Contact Information UP TO DATE Please make sure your homeowner contact information is up to date. Log-in at www.PropVIVO.com<http://www.propvivo.com/> and update your contact information, and click Submit. Your information is only used for your informational and safety benefit. Board Members & Officers Directors: * Stacia Smith (elected 2024) * Lew Thayer (elected 2024) * Stevie Bathiche (elected 2025) * Lea Sorgen (elected 2025) * Rob DeRider (elected 2026) * Patsy Neher (elected 2026) Officers: * Rob DeRider - President * Stacia Smith - Vice President * Stevie Bathiche - Treasurer * Secretary - Patsy Neher Vuecrest Contact List: PropVIVO Property Management * services@propvivo.com<mailto:services@propvivo.com> Board of Directors * Directors@Vuecrest.net<mailto:Directors@Vuecrest.net> Officers * President president@vuecrest.net<mailto:president@vuecrest.net> * Vice President vicepresident@vuecrest.net<mailto:vicepresident@vuecrest.net> * Secretary secretary@vuecrest.net<mailto:secretary@vuecrest.net> * Treasurer treasurer@vuecrest.net<mailto:treasurer@vuecrest.net> Committees * Architecture Architecture@vuecrest.net<mailto:Architecture@vuecrest.net> * Good Neighbor Compliance goodneighbor@vuecrest.net<mailto:goodneighbor@vuecrest.net> * Landscape landscape@vuecrest.net<mailto:landscape@vuecrest.net> * Newsletter newsletter@vuecrest.net<mailto:newsletter@vuecrest.net> * Social social@vuecrest.net<mailto:social@vuecrest.net> * Safety safety@vuecrest.net<mailto:safety@vuecrest.net> * Website website@vuecrest.net<mailto:website@vuecrest.net> * Welcome welcome@vuecrest.net<mailto:welcome@vuecrest.net> * Block Watch blockwatch@vuecrest.net<mailto:blockwatch@vuecrest.net>