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ENVISION Lakewood is your community’s strategic plan for protecting property values, enhancing amenities, and ensuring Lakewood remains a great place to live. Here’s a snapshot of second-quarter progress:

Efficiently Operating the Lakewood Property Owners Association

WORKING SMARTER TO PROVIDE BETTER SERVICE.

• Weekly Resident Reminders and other informational articles continue to be published in the E-Blast and Ripples magazine to keep residents informed.
• Policies #3 and #14 and LPOA Rules & Regulations all saw updates to keep us on track with our ever-evolving HOA management.
• A formal board member exit interview process has been created to gather feedback and identify opportunities to strengthen volunteer engagement and participation.

Being Fiscally Responsible for both short and long-term sustainability

PLANNING TODAY FOR LAKEWOOD’S FUTURE.

• The 2026 Reserve study is now assisting in the budget process for 2027.
• The Lakewood Improvements Program (LIP) process has been reviewed and revised to include a forward-looking 10-year plan for capital projects and improvements.
• Staff began exploring access control and surveillance technology to enhance amenity access and security, while continuing to evaluate and refine the Northstar LPOA App.

Providing high-quality, available and appealing Amenities to residents

MAINTAINING AND ENHANCING THE AMENITIES YOU ENJOY.

• Lake Health & Accessibility Improvements:

LAKE WEIR: A weir has been installed to help measure and monitor water flow and lake levels, providing valuable data to better understand lake conditions. SOLitude Lake Management continues to review readings and provide ongoing insight.

SHORELINE VEGETATION POLICY: Updated the policy, following recommendations from the Lake Use and ARB/ARC Committees, to preserve beneficial shoreline vegetation while allowing staff to remove vegetation that obstruct views or access.

LAKEWOOD DAMS: Both have successfully passed their annual inspections. These inspections are an important part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining safety, integrity and long-term health of our lake system. Monitoring and maintaining the dams are part of our comprehensive lake management program.

• All Tennis courts and Pickleball courts have been resurfaced.
• The Oaks Wellness Pool design has been approved and sent out for bids. Its design will provide opportunities to extend the pool season and offer residents greater flexibility in its use.

Strengthening Community Connections

CREATING MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED.

• Residents enjoyed a full lineup of summer events, including the July 4th celebration, Lighted Boat Parade, Walk/Run/Roll, Pancake Breakfast & Pool Party, Red, White & Groove with live music on The Rock, Front Nine & Wine, and the annual Concert on The Rock.

Building Trust Through Communication

KEEPING RESIDENTS INFORMED.

• In response to ENVISION feedback calling for clearer communication, new easy-to-read project status updates were introduced in Ripples, giving residents a quick at-a-glance view of project progress throughout the year.
• Adjoining property owners will now receive ARB/ARC application notifications by email instead of mail, providing faster, more convenient access to information about proposed projects in their neighborhood.
• Regular reminders on how to connect with the Board and Staff are shared through E-Blasts, Ripples, and Facebook, making it easier for residents to know where and how to direct questions and feedback.
• Committee opportunities are promoted and residents are invited to participate as vacancies arise, helping create ongoing opportunities for residents to get involved and contribute to the Lakewood community.
• Lakewood Greeters Club program continues to evolve and participates in our New Member Orientation Program.

Looking Ahead

Implementation of the ENVISION Lakewood Strategic Plan continues as the Board, staff, and committees turn priorities into action. As we begin the 2027 budget planning season, upcoming efforts will focus on ensuring our priorities and investments remain aligned with the ENVISION Lakewood Strategic Plan and the community’s long-term goals.

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to make Lakewood an even better place to live!