Important Issues & Policies in TrailMark
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If you are doing any exterior work to your home or property, it is important to obtain DRC approval first.
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TRAILMARK NEWS~ NEXT EVENT ~TRAILMARK CONCERT SERIES
KING CARDINAL
Sunday, October 4th 3:00 pm Hogback Hill Park Bring your own food and drink. Due to COVID-19:
Please note the change in time. The concert begins at 3:00 pm. COVID-19 GUIDELINES will be strictly followed for everyone at this event. TO VIEW MORE UPCOMING EVENTS, SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE 
Keeping Halloween safe and fun in 2020
Judging from the cooperation of TrailMark residents during past events this year, the HOA is hopeful that we as a neighborhood can exercise safe trick-or-treating practices on Halloween. Here are a few tips to make it safe and fun for everyone: Trick-or-Treaters What would Halloween be without costumes and candy? Keep these social distancing best practices in mind to keep everyone safe.
Homeowners The traditional Halloween decorations might look a little bit different this year. Check out these tips to create a safe celebration setup for your neighborhood ghosts and monsters.
Parents If you’re like most parents, safety is always top of mind this time of year. Here are a few tricks to keep your children safe and ensure a fun time is had by all.
For more information, including a map and other tools showing the Covid-19 risk level in our community, click here. Posted September 17, 2020
Here are a couple of signs that might be useful on Halloween. Click to enlarge and print.
CPW asks residents to remove attractants and reduce bear conflicts during the fall season
9/10/2020 Area 5 - Denver Metro Area Counties (Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Jefferson and portions of Broomfield County) “Bear activity and human conflict continues to be an issue. Residents should be reminded to secure their trash and not put it out until the morning of trash pickup. Residents are also reminded to close their garage doors, lock their cars and remove bird feeders/hummingbird feeders to prevent bears from becoming habituated. Drought conditions exist in most of Area 5 and natural food sources for bears remain inconsistent across the area. Residents are also reminded that feeding bears is illegal and creates a public safety issue.” ~ Matt Martinez, Area 5 Wildlife Manager CPW News Release Posted September 11, 2020 
TrailMark Median Projects
You may have noticed work being done on several medians on TrailMark Parkway. The HOA Board has approved plans for refreshing all of the medians in the neighborhood with fresh mulch, rock and some xeriscape planting. The proposal has been in the works for quite awhile and we were able to contract with LCS to make median improvements. This will be about a 2 year project, and some of the planting on the medians being currently refreshed will be postponed until fall. The Common Area Committee (CAC) created a priority list for this project and medians will be worked on in an order which moves from front to back alternately. Huge thanks go to CAC members for undertaking this project: Rick Handley, Randy Pabst, Wayne Lupton, Laurel Knaub, Sandy Farish, Pene Miller and Lisa Hern Mary Kreeger CAC Posted September 5, 2020 
A letter from the City of Littleton: Right-of-Way Obstructions
Dear Littleton Resident:
It has come to the attention of the City of Littleton that pedestrians and sidewalk travelers occasionally have difficulty passing on some of the City sidewalks. This letter is a reminder of the Littleton City Codes which require that public sidewalks remain clear of obstructions such as, but not limited to, trash containers, recycle bins, basketball hoops, tree branches, vegetation, snow and ice. Please inspect your property to ensure compliance with the codes within the next 30 days. The Littleton City Code section 4-1-1 (IPMC section 307.2 amendment 26) requires trash containers be stored in an area behind the front setback of the property and the area be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. The containers may be placed at the curb temporarily to facilitate pickup of trash, but must not be placed on the City sidewalk. Section 8-1-5(B) of the Littleton City Code prohibits placing any type structure in the public right of way or sidewalk, this includes basketball hoops, skateboard ramps and vehicles parked on the sidewalks. Trees, shrubs and other vegetation must be routinely trimmed to keep sidewalks and streets clear, and to maintain proper visibility of traffic control signs and oncoming vehicles at intersections. Section 8-1-6 of Littleton City Code requires all branches be trimmed back to the edge of sidewalk and to a minimum height of 10 feet above sidewalks. Most of the sidewalks in Littleton are less than four feet in width. Even a small branch intruding into this space can cause pedestrians or travelers to have to move into the street or onto adjacent lawn areas to pass. Tree branches above any street must be trimmed to a minimum clearance height of 14 feet. Low hanging branches are frequently damaged by passing trucks and busses, creating a potentially hazardous situation for drivers and leaving the tree more susceptible to insect and disease problems. Section 8-1-4 (A) of the Littleton City Code requires that sidewalks and curbs be maintained in a clean condition and snow and ice be removed within twenty-four (24) hours after every snowfall. If you have any questions, or to report violations, please call me at 303-795-3831. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, Rebecca Thompson Code Enforcement Manager Posted September 3, 2020 
A message about Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms
Please note that the Botanic Gardens reached out to the HOA with significant concerns about the interaction between TrailMark residents and their employees. The Gardens have received complaints from TrailMark residents each time they attempt to care for their property near the TrailMark border. TrailMark residents have been unpleasant to both the applicator doing the work and the resource center when calls are made to complain. In addition, TrailMark residents have been dumping yard debris over the fence onto the Botanic Gardens property. The HOA is disappointed to hear of the treatment of the staff of the Botanic Gardens and asks that all residents refrain from these actions immediately. As a reminder, the Botanic Gardens are bound by State law to control weeds and their applicators are all licensed. They spray when conditions are allowable with herbicide label guidelines. Also, the Chatfield Farms property is managed by Denver Botanic Gardens and casual trespassing is not something their liability insurance will cover. The property is not open space or a park for TrailMark resident use. Please stay on the trails and open space provided otherwise. Finally, the Gardens has asked us to remind all residents that Colorado is a freedom to farm state; agricultural activity can be pursued without harassment. Please, the HOA is asking, let’s be better neighbors. Posted September 1, 2020
 Photo by Andy Marquez
Pond Water Quality Update
The TMMD is aware of the extreme algae in Fairview Reservoir #2, located off of TrailMark Parkway between Independence St and W Danzig. Unfortunately, the water level is two feet lower than normal and the temperature is 80 degrees, conditions for prime algae growth. Algae treatments are being done as often and as strongly as can be with the current water conditions. The aeration system is not running as it would make the conditions worse with the lack of water (the diffusers are located in the pond’s bottom sediment and without enough water, will stir more dirt in the water instead of oxygenating it). As a reminder, there are not supposed to be fish in that pond so those in place are invasive, not stocked. As a result of the algae treatments plus a low water level, it is likely some fish will die off – precisely why this pond is not a fishing feature – it cannot support a healthy environment. We apologize for the conditions and hope that Mother Nature will help with some rain in the near future! Posted August 12, 2020 Shea Property Update: Proposed Building Plans
Shea has sent over their proposed plans with a letter for those who would like to review it. 
Posted August 10, 2020
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Events Calendar
10/1 - TrailMark Monthly News Update Sign up 10/1 - Quarterly Assessments Due https://www.trailmark.org/management-company.html 10/4 - TrailMark Concert Series: King Cardinal* 3:00 pm at Hogback Hill Park 10/13 - Regular Garbage Pick-up Day No delays due to Columbus Day 10/18 - TM5K & Family Fun Run* 8:30-11:30 am at Hogback Hill Park 11/3 - Election Day 11/12 - HOA/TMMD Annual Meeting 6:30 pm - TMMD 7:00 pm - HOA *COVID-19 GUIDELINES will be strictly followed at every event. All events are "circumstances permitting" and subject to change. (Scroll down to the bottom of this page for details on upcoming events.)
TrailMark at Chatfield HOA's Newsletter
Photo by Dave Soule
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GENERAL INFORMATION
FOR EMERGENCY - Call 911
City of Littleton
Non-Emergency Website ("Click and Fix") Report non-emergency issues or concerns 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Submit issues such as potholes, icy or damaged sidewalk, graffiti, missing or damaged street signs, abandoned vehicle or other zoning issues. For street light outages, use Xcel Energy's Outdoor Lighting Outage Report
For missed pick-ups, call Alpine Waste & Recycling at 303-744-9881.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Or, visit TrailMark's Who to Contact page.
EMERGENCY: Police / Fire / Medical
Call 911 County
Jefferson County: 303-279-6511 Management Company (CRS)
Angie Kelly: 303-381-4980 School District
Jeffco Public Schools: 303-982-6500 Star Canyon Patio Homes Association
Colorado Association Svcs: 303-232-9200 Star Canyon Patio Homes Manager
Jennifer Gill: 303-962-1601 Streets / Lighting / Traffic Signals
Littleton Public Works: 303-795-3863 |
UPCOMING EVENTS
TRAILMARK EVENTS AND COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS - UPDATED
TrailMark will continue to offer social events to contribute to our sense of community. As previously published, with the COVID-19 pandemic, these events will continue provided all participants do so in a safe, responsible manner. This means observing social distancing and wearing face coverings.
We understand that some may feel uncomfortable attending these events given the uptick in COVID cases. However, if you wish to participate you must agree to “play by the rules” – Participants must wear a face covering and observe 6-foot social distancing between family units.
• Children 10 years and younger are not required to wear masks because the evidence so far has shown that children in this age group are much less likely to spread COVID-19 than older children and adults. It is also less likely that children of this age will wear a mask correctly.
• Children ages 2 and under should NOT wear masks or cloth face coverings.
If you’re comfortable, come out and enjoy yourself – listen to some summer music and/or indulge in food truck offerings. If you are concerned with being in a crowd, or are uneasy about participating, please stay home.
Please be reminded that the TrailMark HOA assumes no responsibility for any illness caused by attending our events. If families, including children, do not observe social distancing and wear face coverings, you will be asked to leave. Failure to leave when asked, or if it is determined that attendees are not observing our simple rules, then for the safety of all TrailMark residents future events may be cancelled.
If you attend our events, PLEASE, enjoy yourself and do so responsibly. We all thank you.
TrailMark will continue to offer social events to contribute to our sense of community. As previously published, with the COVID-19 pandemic, these events will continue provided all participants do so in a safe, responsible manner. This means observing social distancing and wearing face coverings.
We understand that some may feel uncomfortable attending these events given the uptick in COVID cases. However, if you wish to participate you must agree to “play by the rules” – Participants must wear a face covering and observe 6-foot social distancing between family units.
• Children 10 years and younger are not required to wear masks because the evidence so far has shown that children in this age group are much less likely to spread COVID-19 than older children and adults. It is also less likely that children of this age will wear a mask correctly.
• Children ages 2 and under should NOT wear masks or cloth face coverings.
If you’re comfortable, come out and enjoy yourself – listen to some summer music and/or indulge in food truck offerings. If you are concerned with being in a crowd, or are uneasy about participating, please stay home.
Please be reminded that the TrailMark HOA assumes no responsibility for any illness caused by attending our events. If families, including children, do not observe social distancing and wear face coverings, you will be asked to leave. Failure to leave when asked, or if it is determined that attendees are not observing our simple rules, then for the safety of all TrailMark residents future events may be cancelled.
If you attend our events, PLEASE, enjoy yourself and do so responsibly. We all thank you.
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HOA ASSESSMENTS DUE OCTOBER 1st
As a reminder, HOA Assessments are due October 1st. If you have any questions, please contact Angie Kelly at Community Resource Services.
TrailMark HOA Board TRAILMARK CONCERT SERIES
KING CARDINAL
Sunday, October 4th 3:00 pm Hogback Hill Park Bring your own food and drink. Due to COVID-19:
Please note the change in time. The concert begins at 3:00 pm. COVID-19 GUIDELINES will be strictly followed for everyone at this event.  Photo by Hal Sports
TM5K & MIKE ELBECK FAMILY FUN RUN
Sunday, October 18th 8:30-11:30 am Hogback Hill Park 8:30 am - 5K Start (first group, following groups every 5 minutes) 11:00 am - Mike Elbeck Family Fun Run Start, approx 1 mile (first group, following groups every 5 minutes)
COVID-19 GUIDELINES will be strictly followed for everyone at this event.
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 Photo by Linda Jagiello
FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY
with new Online Ordering! Thursday, October 1st 5:00-7:30 pm DO NOT TRY TO ORDER BEFORE 5 PM S. Field Way near TrailMark Park SOCIAL DISTANCING IS MANDATORY! Trucks that will be available, along with their menu and ordering site, will be posted each week. NO WAITING. NO LINES. JUST ORDER AND PICK IT UP.
Thank you so much for following the guidelines to allow us to continue this opportunity for all! FOOD TRUCKS FOR OCTOBER 1 - What Would Cheesus Do El Taco Bron Rebel Cookie Dough Order through each business's website by clicking on a logo below, or use the Truckster phone app. (Instructions are listed above.) Food truck selections subject to change. COVID-19 GUIDELINES will be strictly followed for everyone at this event. HOA/TMMD ANNUAL MEETING
Thursday, November 12th
6:30 pm - TMMD 7:00 pm - HOA Location/Zoom TBD All are welcome. |
