Operations and Maintenance Plan
Please see below for the District operations and maintenance plan. Please reach out with any questions to info@stvrainlakesmd.live.
January
- Finalize O&M contracts.
- Issue O&M Plan
- Remove holiday lighting/decorations.
February
- Cut back ornamental grasses and shrubs.
March
- Pressure test irrigation system
- Natural area site assessment
- Begin natural area weed control around lakes and within neighborhood tracts.
- Assess regulatory signs/signposts.
- Playground inspections and repairs
- Clean concrete trails
- Service underdrain system
- Landscape Committee
- Assess manicured and natural areas for reseeding.
April
- Activate irrigation system.
- Turf aeration
- Spring fertilization
- Begin mowing natural area beauty bands.
- Mow natural areas for weed control.
- Natural area cleanup volunteer event
- Begin lake water quality mgmt.
- Enhancement Committee Meeting
May
- Install flowers.
- Natural area plan/presentation
- Open pool
- Open lake dock
- Assess trees in natural areas.
June
- Plant replacements, if necessary
- Refresh mulch beds
- Irrigation backflow testing
- Maintain/repair soft trails.
- Clean concrete trails, as necessary.
July
- Assess underdrain maintenance needs.
- Begin chemical weed control in natural areas.
- Mow natural areas along CR 9.5.
- Right-of-way mowing.
- O&M scope review/pricing requests
- Landscape Committee
August
- Meet on-site with district manager and board representative(s)
- Draft 2026 O&M budget
September
- Tree replacements, if necessary
- Finish right-of-way and natural area mowing
- Close/winterize pool.
- Finish lake watercraft rentals
- Clean concrete trails
- Clean Sunset Pavilion
- O&M bidding process
October
- Remove flowers.
- Winterize irrigation system.
- Close/winterize lake dock.
November
- Reseed natural areas.
- Install holiday lighting/decoration.
- Finalize 2026 O&M budget.
December
- Clean concrete trails
- Update service area maps
- Issue 2026 O&M contracts
SNOW REMOVAL
Snow removal is divided into 2 types of services at St. Vrain Lakes.
Service #1: Zero Tolerance Areas
- Zero Tolerance Snow Removal. *(Snow removal and Ice melt will be applied at any measurement of snowfall for these areas)
- The Cove entry area sidewalk, Fitness Center entry area sidewalk.
Service #2: 2” Threshold Snow Removal – Post Storm (Walkways, Duplex’s, and Parking Lots)
- Snow removal will occur if there has been 2 or more inches of snow post storm. (Post Storm meaning once the snowfall has stopped)
- We have 3 specific areas where we measure snowfall totals. *These areas are measured post storm*
- Once snow hits 2” at measured locations the snow removal team will perform service on walkways parking lots, courtyards, and duplex areas.
Disclaimer Regarding District Responsibility Map
This map is provided as a general reference tool for residents to understand the areas of responsibility related to snow removal.
Please note the following:
Ongoing Updates: This map will be updated if any new areas in the District are developed and completed or as directed by the Board.
- Accuracy: While the District makes every effort to ensure that the information shown is accurate and current, the map may not reflect every change and should not be relied upon as a definitive or legal representation of responsibility.
- Resident Feedback: We encourage residents to contact District management with any questions, clarifications, or to report potential inaccuracies.
- Mapping Limitations: The District relies on available third-party mapping services (such as Google Maps) for base geographical depictions and does not control the accuracy of topographical or aerial representations.
- Governing Documents: In the event of any conflict between this map and recorded plats, easements, or District governing documents, the official documents will control.
This map is intended as a helpful resource for residents, but it is not a substitute for official records or agreements.
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