11/15/2024
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Topic: #1 Gymnasium Community information meeting
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Gym Talk – Meeting Brief
Week 6 Article 6: (11/14/2024)
As most owner/members know at this point, Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association (PLPOA) is proposing the construction of a new gymnasium, a significant investment aimed at enhancing community well-being and property values. This article summarizes the key aspects of the proposal as it will be at the upcoming community outreach meetings.
The Proposal:
The proposed gymnasium will be an 80ft x 120ft steel-framed building, seamlessly integrated with the existing recreation center via an enclosed breezeway. Key features include:
- Modern Amenities: A HVAC system, 24 LED ceiling lights, and a comprehensive fire suppression system.
- Versatile Space: The court will be designed to accommodate basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and even indoor soccer, with flexible court markings.
- Convenient Facilities: Separate men’s and women’s restrooms, a dedicated storage room for sports equipment, and a scoreboard.
- Security and Access: Double doors for equipment access and emergency exits, with access controlled through the main recreation center entrance.
Funding and Costs:
The total cost of the gymnasium is estimated at $1,800,000, with a 20% construction buffer, bringing the total expense to $2,160,000. The PLPOA has $520,000 in existing capital improvement funds, leaving $1,640,000 to be funded. Two funding options are presented:
- One-Time Special Assessment: A one-time assessment of $255 per member, payable in installments.
- Five-Year Loan: A five-year loan with annual payments of $60 per member for 5 years.
Community Benefits:
The proposal highlights the significant benefits of the gymnasium:
- Physical Health: Addressing the concerning rates of childhood and adult obesity in the community by providing access to recreational activities and sports.
- Mental Well-being: Promoting improved sleep, stress reduction, teamwork, and social interaction.
- Financial Advantages: Studies suggest that HOA amenities like a gymnasium can add 8-10% to property values. The projected increase in property equity is estimated at $2,500 for a $500,000 home. The increased attractiveness of the neighborhood is expected to attract new families and further increase property values.
Comparison to Other Projects:
The proposal notes that the gymnasium project is unique compared to previous capital improvement projects, such as trail development, which was funded incrementally through annual assessments and did not require a separate membership vote. This gymnasium proposal is above the 15% equity threshold, thus needing a membership vote.
Conclusion:
The PLPOA believes the gymnasium will significantly enhance the community’s physical, mental, and financial well-being. The association will hold a vote to determine whether to proceed with this project. Further details regarding the vote and its timeline will be communicated to members.
If you have more questions regarding the gymnasium please join us for the one of the following meetings either via ZOOM or in person:
- Saturday, November 16, 2024, 9am PLPOA Conference RM & Via ZOOM: In-person presentation
LOCATED AT 230 Port Ave. - Thursday, January 16, 2025, 6pm PLPOA Clubhouse & Via ZOOM: In-person presentation
- January 27, 2025: Ballot opens
- March 1, 2025, 9am PLPOA Clubhouse & Via ZOOM: In-person meeting – Ballot closes following the meeting
FOR NOV 16th meeting – In-person space limited in the conference room for this meeting, please consider attending via zoom.
Link here to Online presentations and detailed slides on the abbreviated above. – On Monday we upload the presentation with commentary.
Gymnasium Community Meeting:
Saturday, November 16, 2024, 9am PLPOA Conference RM & Via ZOOM: In-person space limited in the conference room for this meeting, please consider attending via zoom.
LOCATED AT 230 Port Ave
Chipper/Mulch Yard closes for the season next Friday, November 22, 2024 – will re-open late Spring 2025
November Lakes Report
All four lakes are in good condition heading into the latter part of fall. Water temps have dropped to the low 50’s and lakes are generally full or near spill except for Hatcher Lake which is down a couple of feet. The lakes were stocked in October with 5000 pounds of 12-16 rainbow trout and the fishing has been excellent the past few weeks. Anglers are reporting good success on trout currently. October also saw some excellent action on bass and crappie especially in Village Lake and Lake Pagosa. November can be a great month for fishing especially on those sunny days with little wind and we expect that trout will be feeding shallow in the coming weeks.
We will be removing the floating boat docks at the boat ramps in the next couple of weeks and begin testing and maintenance on the lake aeration systems in preparation for colder weather.
The Association is also planning to make some changes to the way we sell fishing permits in 2025 with some improved technology and ease of purchase. Look for updates and announcements in the coming weeks.
Reminder to remove boats at common storage Areas
For those owners who have boats stored in the common boat storage areas at the lakes, those boats need to be removed by November 1st every year and can go back out next spring after April 1st.
For Sale: Older PLPOA work boat. 16 -foot Terry flat bottom, Jon Boat with older 20 HP Mercury outboard engine. Fair Condition but needs work. Sold as is.
Accepting BEST OFFER Contact Larry Lynch, DPE Manager for more information: 970-731-5635 Ext. #5
Holiday Art Show
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Circle of Friends
The Pagosa Springs School District has identified several families in need of help providing each child with two gifts –a needed gift and a wanted gift (toy, etc) as well as a gift card from City Market or Walmart so that the family can purchase items for a holiday dinner. Each sponsor can request a specific size of family and will be provided with the gender, age, sizes, needs and interests of each child. Family names will be kept confidential. These family’s range in size from four to 10 members and all include children. Your sponsorship will keep the holiday spirit alive for these children in our community.
A PLPOA women’s service group, Circle of Friends (Claudia Weger, Debra Milburn, Pam Fuller, Anne Grad, Dianne Jones, Julie Greenley, Kim Knapp), is organizing this effort for the third year. All gifts are due at the Pagosa Centerpoint Church on December 12th between 1:00pm – 6:00pm. Families that have been paired with a sponsor will be notified to pick up their gifts on December 13th at the same church. Sponsors can join with neighbors or coworkers and divide one needy family between them. Monetary donations towards gifts for a specific family are accepted if you are unable to shop. It is the goal of the organization to have all families assigned to a sponsor by Thanksgiving day at the latest.
Please consider bringing joy to a child this holiday season. Your assistance will make a huge difference to a local family. For more information, contact Kim Knapp at kimberleeknapp@yahoo.com.