IN THIS ISSUE: - East Entrance safety - East Entrance cleanup - Reserves Study and Survey - Sinkhole Saga concludes - Animal Issues - Picnic Update - Aug Board Meeting canceled - Covenant Corner - Hedge Heights East Entrance Safety Please be careful at the east entrance to our neighborhood. Nearby neighbors report "close calls" are a frequent occurrence, and that accidents can occur regularly. Drivers on 100th Ave NE sometimes do not heed the stop signs, so even if you have the right of way, be sure that it is safe to proceed. Please contact Bellevue Police for any traffic or safety concern. East Entrance cleanup The decorative brick speed device at the east entrance has been refinished by the City. This is the result of a year-long discussion between your board members and folks at the city following the paving activities on 100th Ave NE that caused damage. We appreciate your patience with the road closure while the work was being done. Reserves Study and Survey We have recently completed a formal Reserve Fund study for Vuecrest as is now required by Washington State law. You can view or download the study from the Vuecrest web site at the link below. http://www.vuecrest.net/resource-center/JSA%20Level%201%20Reserve%20Study%20 for%20Vuecrest%20%20%207-18-2012.pdf The study shows we have about half of what is needed in our Reserve Fund. We have some options for making up the difference, and the board would like to hear your opinions on the matter. Please take our online survey and weigh in with your input. You can find the survey here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GK9MB3T Sinkhole Saga concludes The "sinkhole" on Vineyard Crest turned out to be an old cistern whose cover broke, possibly when heavy equipment went across it. It was filled in and paved over, and the story has happily concluded. The other pavement issue on Park Road was also quickly addressed by the city. Your patience with the associated road closures was much appreciated. Animal Issues The board has received many reports of animal issues in Vuecrest, from dogs running loose and aggressive behavior, to animal feces left on people's yards, to the sheer numbers of animals. Most of us consider our pets like members of our family. We ask that you please be aware of Bellevue City Ordinance and Vuecrest covenants with regard to pet dogs and cats: - Bellevue requires that all dogs and cats be licensed with King County Regional Animal Services (KCRAS). - Bellevue requires that dogs be kept on property or on a leash at all times. Owners of dogs running at large are subject to fines of $250. - Bellevue also requires that animal feces be picked up and properly disposed of. A fine of $250 is levied for violations of this ordinance. - Vuecrest covenants limit residents to no more than two dogs or two cats. King County Regional Animal Services (KCRAS) provides administration for Bellevue's ordinance. You can contact them at 206-296-PETS, or see the web site: http://www.kingcounty.gov/safety/regionalAnimalServices/GetHelp.aspx Picnic Update Please note the date for the annual picnic has been changed to Sunday, September 9th. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope that we will see you at this year's event. Aug Board Meeting canceled Please note the August meeting of the Vuecrest board has been canceled. Covenant Corner - Hedge Heights Please note that hedges are limited to no more than six feet in height in Vuecrest, and that a hedge on the street side of any property cannot be more than four feet in height. Please help everyone by keeping your hedges pruned consistently with the covenants in Vuecrest. Thank you.