HOA Dues Increase

Please remember that HOA dues increased to $150 per month as of January 1, 2017.

You can pay your HOA dues online at www.tpmrents.com/make-a-payment/ to use a debit or credit card or personal checking account.

Or you can pay your HOA dues by mailing a check to:
Garden Park HOA
c/o Total Property Management
2230 N University Parkway, Suite #7A
Provo, UT 84604

Please be sure to include your name and unit number on the check for correct accounting.  Monthly condo fees are due on the 1st of each month; late fees will be added if received after the 20th of the month.  You can also set up a “bill pay” account with most banks and credit unions to make the payment.

Thank you!

HOA Board Meetings

Want to be in the neighborhood loop?  Did you know you can attend the monthly HOA Board meetings? They are held the third Thursday of each month at 7pm at the Clubhouse.

Welcome to the New Year!

We want to wish a Happy New Year to everyone in Garden Park! We have some great things coming up this year!

First off, we have welcomed a new board member! Cathy Spence has joined the board in behalf of our previous board member, Robin Reid, who passed away right before Christmas! She will be serving the remainder of Robin's term which goes until this fall at which time she will have the option to re-run for the board if she would like! We are happy to have her!

Next up - new for this year will be e-mail newsletter distribution! If you want to receive the newsletter via e-mail, there will be a link up soon at the top of the blog that you can click on and submit your name and e-mail address. Then, when there is a newsletter or important news to share, the board will be able to e-mail you. We will not SPAM you nor will we give your information away. So be on the look out for that link!

The pages have all been updated with new content. You will find newsletters, minutes, calendar information, and even a new recipe! Check out the other parts of the site!

And lastly, if you have any suggestions or anything you need to share with the board, you can use the Contact Form at the bottom of the page or refer to the HOA Committee page to e-mail the board. We are here to serve you!

Let's have a great year!

Gas Leak In The Neighborhood

On the evening of Thursday, December 18, 2014 Questar was called to our neighborhood. There were reports of people smelling gas on the north end of the complex. Questar came out to investigate and they did indeed find a leak.

So, there was generators and noise going on last night, but we are thankful that Questar took the time to locate and repair the leak. They will be out this morning wrapping up repairs.

If you smell gas in your home or out and about in the neighborhood, please make sure you call Questar so they can investigate it immediately! Thank you!

HOA Meeting This Week!

Hello, fellow Garden Parkians! It has been awhile since we have updated the blog. We have some great new stuff coming up! In the meantime, please note we are having an HOA meeting this week on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 7:00PM in the clubhouse! Please come if you can!

Have a great week!

October HOA Meeting Tonight!

The HOA Meeting for October will be happening tonight at 7:00PM at the clubhouse! All residents are welcome to attend. See you later!

Recycling Is Amazing!

Have you seen the large dumpsters that say "Recycle Bin" on them? We have provided these to our residents as they do save money and gives us all the opportunity to do good things for our community and planet. Below is a list of the items that can be put in the Recycle Bins. If you have questions about any of this, please utilize the Contact Us form at the bottom of this page to contact a member of the board. Thank you!

Paper Items:   Brochures & Pamphlets
   File Folders & Card Stock                            
   Magazines & Catalogs
   Mail & Envelopes (envelope windows & labels ok)
   Newspaper (inserts & ads ok)
   Printing & Writing Paper (colored paper ok)
   Shredded Paper (bag up)
   Telephone & Paperback Books


Plastic Items:   Plastics 1-7 (look for the recycle sign on the plastic with a number)
   Salad Dressing & Vegetable Oil Bottles
   Juice & Sports Drink Bottles
   Mouthwash Bottles & Peanut Butter Containers
   Soda Pop & Water Bottles
   Bleach, Dish & Laundry Detergent Bottles
   Cosmetic & Shampoo Bottles
   Household Cleaner Bottles
   Milk & Water Jugs
   Ketchup, Syrup & Yogurt Containers
   Medicine Bottles & Egg Cartons


Cardboard/Paperboard Items:
   Corrugated Cardboard & Boxes (flatten & cut up)
   Cereal Boxes & Cracker Boxes (remove plastic liners)
   Food Cartons & Boxes
   Gift, Shoe & Tissue Boxes
   Milk Cartons & Drink Boxes
   Paper Bags
   Paper Egg Cartons
   Paper Towel & Toilet Paper Rolls


Metal Items:
   Aluminum Cans
   Clean Scrap Aluminum
   Cookware or Pots & Pans
   Non-hazardous Aerosol Cans (empty)
   Steel/Tin Cans

Make sure all items are clean and empty of any contents.

If you are looking to dispose of electronics, batteries, or similar items, please visit an electronics store on recycling and disposal tips.

Dryer Vents

We encourage all residents to take the time to have their dryer vents checked and cleaned. They can be a fire hazard if they are not cleaned. And your dryer will work so much better by keeping the vent clean.

The coupons that come in the mail (Valpack) usually have discounted services so if you want your dryer vent cleaned, check out your mail or contact Rich Wells at TPM and he can put you in contact with a company.

Dumpster Reminder

We want to remind everyone to please use the Recycle bins for your recyclables. Attached to the back of this month’s newsletter is a list of the items you can recycle.

Please make sure the dumpsters are not getting over filled. We can be assessed a fine by Waste Management if they are overfilled.

We will be bringing one of the really large dumpsters for anyone interested in getting rid of really large items. The dumpster will be brought in around October 4, 2014.

Call For Candidates!

Our Annual Meeting is fast approaching! We will also be having our elections during the annual meeting as well, so this is the official shout out for candidates! We have two positions available this year.

If you are interested, please contact a member of the HOA Board or our Election Chair, Ida Smith. After you have expressed your interest, you will then want to write up a bio about yourself. We are not looking for resumes - just some basic information about who you are, how long you have lived in Garden Park, and anything else you would like us to know.

You must also be an owner in order to run for the Garden Park HOA Committee.

Have a great day!

New HOA Board Member

A few months ago, we had a board member move and so we have replace the board member! Schie Bogar has agreed to be on the HOA board until our annual meeting this September, at which time we will be holding our annual elections and that position will be filled then. We are glad he has agree to do this for us all!
You will find his contact information at the bottom of this page and on the HOA Committee Page!

What's With the Watering??

Many residents have brought up concerns with the watering in Garden Park this summer. Our HOA Chairman, Leslie Ripley, wants us all to understand what is going on with the watering: “I know there have been many complaints about the ‘Garden Park desert.’  Every year we go through this problem and work on it all summer long.  Broken sprinkler heads, dead batteries, clogged lines, etc. are annual frustrations.  Many residents in the past have said we water too much so this year I decided to change the plan to attempt to save money and be more eco-friendly.  We are using the Utah State University Home Extension watering guidelines, which are as follows; this schedule requires we apply 1/2" of water each time.  May - once every 4 days; June - August once every 3 days, September once every 6 days.  We will also continue to water at night.

"If you continue to see problem areas, please contact Rich Wells at TPM (801-375-6719) or myself (801-735-7509 or email pegade3@hotmail.com)."

HOA Meeting Tonight, July 10, 2014

We are having an HOA Meeting tonight at 7:00PM in the Clubhouse! All residents are welcome! Hope to see you all there!

Pool Filters

This is a friendly reminder to not use the filters in the pool as a place to stash your toys, goggles, or anything else. These filters need to be clear of any obstructions so they can clean the water in the pool. Please utilize the patio and patio furniture around the pool for storing your various pool items if you need to. If you have questions or concerns, please see a member of the HOA board. Thank you!

Be Aware Of Your Surroundings!

Please make sure you are aware of what is going on around you – especially in the neighborhood. If you see something that doesn’t feel or look right, take the time to call the Orem Police and report it. The non-emergency number for the Orem Police Department is 801- 229-7070. If it is an obvious emergency, please call 911 immediately!  Let’s keep everyone safe!

Summer Pet Reminder

As the weather improves, please remember to clean up after your pets. Remember, it is a $100 fine for each poopy offense, so it is very much worth cleaning up after them.

Also, if you are going to be keeping your dogs and cats outside for any length of time this summer, please make sure you have adequate water for them and a place for them to cool off as well. Dogs and cats do not sweat in the same way humans do and pant to cool them off, but water and a shady spot will help them cool off much quicker.

The Humane Society has some awesome tips and suggestions on how to make summer bearable for our furry friends! Check out their tips by clicking here.

Fence Repairs

I am sure we have all noticed that there are some fences in the neighborhood that need some TLC. With that being said, we are going to be slowly replacing the fences on the units – starting with the ones that are in the worst shape. We are also going to be switching to vinyl fences which last a little longer and don’t need to be painted regularly. These new fences will be an adobe (tan) color as well. Units 237 and 189 will be this year's recipients of new fences. Each year we will evaluate who needs fences next and go from there. If anyone wants to repair or replace a fence at their own cost, you will now have to go to a vinyl fence in order to maintain the overall cohesiveness of the complex. If you have concerns or feel your unit should be considered next for a new fence, please contact the HOA board.

Clubhouse Bathrooms

Remember the scary, dungeon like bathrooms in the clubhouse? Well, I am happy to announce that they are no more! We have been working with a local contractor the last couple of weeks in getting the bathrooms remodeled! There will be new toilets, paint, and a new floor. This floor is super anti-slip so even if it gets wet, you won’t be able to slip and fall! We decided a new floor was worth the investment for everyone! There will also be a new shower head in the men’s bathroom so it should make showering before or after your pool time a little easier. So, as you are enjoying the pool and clubhouse this summer, check the bathrooms out!

Happy Spring And Summer!

Ah! Spring and Summer are upon us! The days are getting longer, warmer, and I think we can all agree we are ready for the pool to open! With that being said, please make sure you take the time to review the pool rules. You can find them in the Garden Park Pool page or you can read them below this blog post. Some of the new things to look forward to with the pool: new patio furniture! I think we can all agree new patio furniture was definitely needed! Please respect the pool rules! Also remember, you must be current on your HOA fees in order to use the pool as well! We are also going to be "beta" testing longer pool hours. We are going to be opening the pool at 6:00AM during June to provide an opportunity to those residents who would like to swim earlier in the day to do so. If the pool cleaners show up during this time, please be respectful of them and get out of the pool if asked. At the end of this one month trial, we will evaluate the results and see how many accessed the pool between 6:00AM and 8:00AM. With the electronic keys we are able to extract this data. If the results are encouraging the board will then decide to keep the longer hours or not. Please watch the newsletter and the blog for the results at a later date! Have a great weekend, everyone!

Garden Park Pool Rules

The pool and pool area are for the use of residents and their invited guests between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. daily (see exception above). Access to the pool requires the use of a key, which may be obtained for each unit from TPM.  If the key is lost, a second key may be obtained with a non-refundable deposit of $50.  (See #12 below for owner/renter key policy.)

The pool keys are not to be loaned to non-residents for any reason. If people are in the pool after 10:00 p.m., you may ask them to leave. If they fail to do so, call the police and report trespassing. You need not identify yourself to the police. Residents who are not current in the management (condo) fees, or who abuse the key policy, forfeit their pool privileges.

NO  LIFEGUARD is on duty at the pool.  Swim at your own risk.

1. Management (HOA) fees must be current to be eligible to use the swimming pool.

2. All children under 14 years of age MUST be accompanied by an adult.

3. Residents from ages 14-18 may have one guest only, without an accompanying adult.

4. Residents and owners are responsible for the conduct of their guests or their tenants. Please avoid rough play and running in the pool area.

5. NO  FOOD  OR  GLASS OF ANY KIND is allowed in the pool or pool area. Only non-alcoholic beverages in plastic containers and aluminum cans are allowed in the pool area.

6. People in wet swimsuits are not to be in the lounge areas of the clubhouse. The bathroom facilities are in the basement, and access is through the patio door only. Abuse of the bathroom will result in a $25.00 fine and a charge for the damage.

7. Please keep volume of music and voices down.

8. Conventional swimwear is required. Babies need TIGHT-legged plastic pants over diapers.  THE ONLY DISPOSABLE DIAPERS ALLOWED IN THE POOL ARE THOSE DESIGNATED AS "SWIM  DIAPERS." If this is not obeyed, babies will not be allowed in the pool.

9. Remove suntan oil before entering the pool to avoid damage to the pump.

10. When pool is crowded, remove unnecessary paraphernalia and be especially watchful of children.

11. NO  SMOKING OR ALCOHOL ALLOWED  IN THE POOL  AREA.

12. Keys will only be given to condominium owners. Renters must obtain a key from the owner. This will be strictly enforced, due to past abuse.

13. DO NOT USE YOUR KEY TO OPEN THE GATE FOR ANYONE. RESIDENTS WILL HAVE THEIR OWN KEY. OTHERS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN POOL AREA. ALWAYS CLOSE THE GATE SECURELY. PROPPING THE GATE OPEN IS PROHIBITED.

Garden  Park  Management  Committee reserves the right to refuse access to the pool to residents who violate the pool rules!

Our Newsletter Is Live! And Other Items!

We haven't posted for awhile, but we have been busy updating the blog with a few different items! We have updated the Calendar! If you are looking for something fun to do this month, you will find some great ideas there!

We have also published the minutes from our last HOA meeting in the Minutes section. We have also updated our Newsletter section with the most recent newsletter. In the coming days, we will be highlighting the different topics of our newsletter here!

Our HOA Chairman, Michael Iverson has moved, so he no longer will be our chairman. Leslie Ripley will be stepping in as our HOA Chairman and president until at least the annual meeting this fall. He will be missed!

Our next monthly meeting is fast approaching and will be on April 10, 2014 at 7:00PM in our clubhouse! Everyone is invited to attend and if you need something on the agenda, please contact Lacy Walter or use the Contact Us form at the bottom of the page to get your item added!

Have a great month, everyone!