Autumn Lakes
Recent News
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Upcoming Events
Recent News
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Upcoming Events
Celebration of Life for THEA ORNBERG
Judy and Richard Ornberg are holding a Celebration of Life for their daughter, Thea,
on Saturday, 10/23/21, from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Autumn Lakes Clubhouse.
Please wear a mask or masks will be available at the clubhouse.
Pass the information to anyone that might be interested in joining the family.
Judy and Richard Ornberg are holding a Celebration of Life for their daughter, Thea,
on Saturday, 10/23/21, from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Autumn Lakes Clubhouse.
Please wear a mask or masks will be available at the clubhouse.
Pass the information to anyone that might be interested in joining the family.
Many thanks to Jay Black
At the September Association meeting Shah announced that Jay Black has resigned from the Board.
He is the longest term resident in our neighborhood. Back in 1981 he helped form the
AL Homeowners Association with the builders (Musterman & Hayden).
We simply cannot thank Jay enough for his contribution to the safety and beauty of this place we all call home.
His time and dedication to our community is appreciated more than we can ever express.
Thank You, Jay!
At the September Association meeting Shah announced that Jay Black has resigned from the Board.
He is the longest term resident in our neighborhood. Back in 1981 he helped form the
AL Homeowners Association with the builders (Musterman & Hayden).
We simply cannot thank Jay enough for his contribution to the safety and beauty of this place we all call home.
His time and dedication to our community is appreciated more than we can ever express.
Thank You, Jay!
SOCIAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED!
At the July Association meeting Shah announced that Christine Melton has stepped down as the Social Committee Chair.
We’d like to extend our thanks to Christine for all her hard work, talent and dedication
in leading a fantastic committee and helping Autumn Lakes be a fun place to live.
If you or anyone you know would like to help make some events happen and/or assist with the Chair position,
please contact Shah Smith or Laura Farkas.
Autumn Lakes Clubhouse Rentals
The Club House is open for rental reservations again. The new A/C unit has been installed.
There will be a small sanitizing fee that will be added to the contract.
Renters will still need to be responsible for cleaning up the space when they are completed.
Club house capacity is 70 people.
Renters will be responsible for maintaining a list of attendees and contacting attendees
if there is a COVID-19 exposure event.
The clubhouse will only be rented to Autumn Lakes owners who must be
present for the pre- and post- inspections and for the entire event.
See the Rules and Regulations page for the current rules and reservation form.
The Club House is open for rental reservations again. The new A/C unit has been installed.
There will be a small sanitizing fee that will be added to the contract.
Renters will still need to be responsible for cleaning up the space when they are completed.
Club house capacity is 70 people.
Renters will be responsible for maintaining a list of attendees and contacting attendees
if there is a COVID-19 exposure event.
The clubhouse will only be rented to Autumn Lakes owners who must be
present for the pre- and post- inspections and for the entire event.
See the Rules and Regulations page for the current rules and reservation form.
NEW ONLINE OWNER INFORMATION FORM
The 2021 Owner Information form has been added to this site under the More.... tab.
You'll be able to update your information online and it will be emailed to the AMC management office.
It will still take a couple of business days for AMC to process the form.
The 2021 Owner Information form has been added to this site under the More.... tab.
You'll be able to update your information online and it will be emailed to the AMC management office.
It will still take a couple of business days for AMC to process the form.
Trustee Elections
There were two Trustee positions decided in May 2021. Here are the new officers for the Association:
Shah Smith -- President
Laura Farkas -- Vice President
Jennifer Morgan -- Secretary
Richard Ornberg -- Trustee
There were two Trustee positions decided in May 2021. Here are the new officers for the Association:
Shah Smith -- President
Laura Farkas -- Vice President
Jennifer Morgan -- Secretary
Richard Ornberg -- Trustee
Maryland Heights City Planner Letter About Deck Repairs/Replacements
The attached letter is from Michael Zeek, Director of Community Development/City Planner concerning the recent confusion
for some residents about letters coming from Maryland Heights requiring deck replacements.
The attached letter is from Michael Zeek, Director of Community Development/City Planner concerning the recent confusion
for some residents about letters coming from Maryland Heights requiring deck replacements.
| autumn_lakes_decks_mh_04-23-2021.pdf |
Group Rate for Patio Repair/Replacement
Many of our back patios have begun showing major cracks, pulling away from the building/steps,
sinking or even needing total replacements. The patios are the responsibility of the homeowner.
18 residents have expressed their interest in a group rate.
The concrete company is in the process of contacting those owners to provide estimates.
They are contacting people as they have time to do the work.
If you are not already on the list but are still interested,
please contact Shah Smith by text 314-960-6620 or email ShahSmithSTL@gmail.com as soon as possible.
Many of our back patios have begun showing major cracks, pulling away from the building/steps,
sinking or even needing total replacements. The patios are the responsibility of the homeowner.
18 residents have expressed their interest in a group rate.
The concrete company is in the process of contacting those owners to provide estimates.
They are contacting people as they have time to do the work.
If you are not already on the list but are still interested,
please contact Shah Smith by text 314-960-6620 or email ShahSmithSTL@gmail.com as soon as possible.
Looking for a Bookshelf
Does anyone have a 6 ft tall, 3-4 ft wide bookcase they would like to contribute to Autumn Lakes?
We are thinking we'll use it for a free library to be located in the clubhouse. More info to come.
Contact Laura at lfarkas@sbcglobal.net if you have a bookcase for us.
Does anyone have a 6 ft tall, 3-4 ft wide bookcase they would like to contribute to Autumn Lakes?
We are thinking we'll use it for a free library to be located in the clubhouse. More info to come.
Contact Laura at lfarkas@sbcglobal.net if you have a bookcase for us.
Permits – Heads Up
Maryland Heights requires a permit for many home projects (basements, bathrooms, kitchens, decks, HVACs, hot water heaters). During the sale of a house/condo or if an inspector sees a con-tractor truck in your drive, they are sometimes checking with Maryland Heights or St. Louis County permit departments to see if a permit was requested and the work was properly inspected. This can result in a fine and in some cases demolition of the job if there was no permit. Warning: It does not matter with an occupancy inspection whether a violation was missed on a previous sale, you can still be fined.
For general information about Maryland Heights permits go to: www.marylandheights.com/residents/index.php To be safe -- contact Maryland Heights Code Enforcement prior to planning or starting any work or appliance replacement.
The Maryland Heights’ Guide to Home Improvements booklet can be found on the Maryland Heights’ web-site at https://www.marylandheights.com/Document_Center/Department/Community%20Development/Building%20and%20Code/HomeimprovementguideFINALc.pdf
Maryland Heights requires a permit for many home projects (basements, bathrooms, kitchens, decks, HVACs, hot water heaters). During the sale of a house/condo or if an inspector sees a con-tractor truck in your drive, they are sometimes checking with Maryland Heights or St. Louis County permit departments to see if a permit was requested and the work was properly inspected. This can result in a fine and in some cases demolition of the job if there was no permit. Warning: It does not matter with an occupancy inspection whether a violation was missed on a previous sale, you can still be fined.
For general information about Maryland Heights permits go to: www.marylandheights.com/residents/index.php To be safe -- contact Maryland Heights Code Enforcement prior to planning or starting any work or appliance replacement.
The Maryland Heights’ Guide to Home Improvements booklet can be found on the Maryland Heights’ web-site at https://www.marylandheights.com/Document_Center/Department/Community%20Development/Building%20and%20Code/HomeimprovementguideFINALc.pdf
AUTUMN LAKES FOOD DRIVE
December 12-13, 2020
UPDATE:
Glen Mueller reported that the Autumn Lakes residents donated about 2500 pounds of food
and supplies for St Louis Area Foodbank!
Thanks everyone for your generosity.
December 12-13, 2020
UPDATE:
Glen Mueller reported that the Autumn Lakes residents donated about 2500 pounds of food
and supplies for St Louis Area Foodbank!
Thanks everyone for your generosity.
“Light up Autumn Lakes”
Outdoor Decoration Awards
Congratulations to the winners and honourable-mentions for the Autumn Lakes annual holiday decorating contest:
HOUSES: 1st Place 11987 Autumn Lakes Drive - James & Victoria Schmid
Honourable Mention: 11981 ALD, 12012 ALD, 12021 ALD, 11937 ALD, 101 ATC
CONDOS: 1st Place: 3128 Autumn Shores Dr - Emily Standley
2nd Place: 12123 Autumn Lakes Dr - Matthew Newport
Honourable Mention: 11925 ATC, 11941 ATC, 3108 ASD, 12016 ALD, 3014 ALC
BACKING TO COMMON GROUND: 1st Place 3038 ALC - Christine Elwell
Honourable Mention: 103 ASC, 12014 ALD, 11915 ATC
Thanks for decorating, we all enjoy what you've done!
Outdoor Decoration Awards
Congratulations to the winners and honourable-mentions for the Autumn Lakes annual holiday decorating contest:
HOUSES: 1st Place 11987 Autumn Lakes Drive - James & Victoria Schmid
Honourable Mention: 11981 ALD, 12012 ALD, 12021 ALD, 11937 ALD, 101 ATC
CONDOS: 1st Place: 3128 Autumn Shores Dr - Emily Standley
2nd Place: 12123 Autumn Lakes Dr - Matthew Newport
Honourable Mention: 11925 ATC, 11941 ATC, 3108 ASD, 12016 ALD, 3014 ALC
BACKING TO COMMON GROUND: 1st Place 3038 ALC - Christine Elwell
Honourable Mention: 103 ASC, 12014 ALD, 11915 ATC
Thanks for decorating, we all enjoy what you've done!
Condo Association/Owner Responsibilities
We have added a new document on the Rules and Regulations page - Condo Association/Owner Responsibilities.
This document lists many of the items around the condos that may need repairs or that owners may want to change.
The list identifies who is responsible for maintaining each item, when approval is needed to make changes, and whether permits are required.
If you have specific or detailed questions you should contact the AMC office at 314-291-1450
to find out which trustee could best answer your questions.
We have added a new document on the Rules and Regulations page - Condo Association/Owner Responsibilities.
This document lists many of the items around the condos that may need repairs or that owners may want to change.
The list identifies who is responsible for maintaining each item, when approval is needed to make changes, and whether permits are required.
If you have specific or detailed questions you should contact the AMC office at 314-291-1450
to find out which trustee could best answer your questions.
Rental Reminder
Autumn Lakes Condos is an owner occupied complex. This allows us to meet lending criteria when selling, and it keeps up our property values.
This means that unless you were grandfathered in (ownership prior to September 2009) you cannot rent your unit.
There is an exception if you are “renting” to your parents or your children, or if you are renting to a roommate while you are still living in the unit.
Just as all owners require an occupancy permit from Maryland Heights,
you are required to get a new occupancy permit each time the occupants change.
A copy of the lease (which can be open ended for family) needs to be on file in the AMC office as well.
Owners who do have rentals are responsible for the actions of their renters, and any fines levied go to the homeowner.
Just a reminder if you are renting - a legal bedroom requires access to the outside (walk out or egress window), a closet and a private door.
Non-walkout basements can not use the lower level as an extra bedroom.
Maryland Heights and Autumn Lakes do not allow Air BnB or VRBO type short term rentals.
2020 Social Events
We look forward to seeing you at the social events this year.
The events planned for 2020 include:
Ladies' Luncheon - Sunday 4/26 - POSTPONED
Wine Tasting - to be scheduled
Picnic at the Pool - Sunday 6/28 - POSTPONED
Autumn Fest - Sunday 10/4 - POSTPONED
We are considering a men's event to let the men in the neighborhood meet more men,
but we need some men who can help decide what kind of event we should do and help organize the event.
If you are interested call Christine Melton at (314) 560-5705.
We have been presented with lots of ideas for more events. AND, it takes a village to put these events on.
We could use your hands to make the load on the Social committee lighter; and,
at the same time create more opportunities for people to meet/greet.
Call Christine Melton at (314) 560-5705.
We look forward to seeing you at the social events this year.
The events planned for 2020 include:
Ladies' Luncheon - Sunday 4/26 - POSTPONED
Wine Tasting - to be scheduled
Picnic at the Pool - Sunday 6/28 - POSTPONED
Autumn Fest - Sunday 10/4 - POSTPONED
We are considering a men's event to let the men in the neighborhood meet more men,
but we need some men who can help decide what kind of event we should do and help organize the event.
If you are interested call Christine Melton at (314) 560-5705.
We have been presented with lots of ideas for more events. AND, it takes a village to put these events on.
We could use your hands to make the load on the Social committee lighter; and,
at the same time create more opportunities for people to meet/greet.
Call Christine Melton at (314) 560-5705.
Are you interested in joining a Pickleball League?
Recently our Tennis Court was resurfaced, restriped for both tennis and 2 pickleball courts, and portable pickleball nets were purchased. The tennis court will now be a dual purpose court. We're looking for experienced and new pickleball players to see if we have enough interest to start an Autumn Lakes pickleball league.
Contact Richard Ornberg at 817-357-2633 to help get a league started!!
Recently our Tennis Court was resurfaced, restriped for both tennis and 2 pickleball courts, and portable pickleball nets were purchased. The tennis court will now be a dual purpose court. We're looking for experienced and new pickleball players to see if we have enough interest to start an Autumn Lakes pickleball league.
Contact Richard Ornberg at 817-357-2633 to help get a league started!!
Update Your Owner Information
Now you can update your owner information on file with AMC Management from this website.
We have added a link to the AMC website Owner Information update page on the Contact Us page.
Please use this tool to keep your contact and other information up-to-date.
Now you can update your owner information on file with AMC Management from this website.
We have added a link to the AMC website Owner Information update page on the Contact Us page.
Please use this tool to keep your contact and other information up-to-date.
Autumn Lakes Common Ground Suggestions
The Autumn Lakes trustees would like to know if any of the residents have suggestions to improve the use of the common grounds. We are always going to take into consideration what will serve or maybe just appeal to the most people. Once we have a list, the board will review it. If there are a lot of good ideas, we'll ask which ideas the residents might be most excited about. Of course, we can't do everything for reasons of cost, practicality, or even city laws. There may be some simple things we can do right away and some things we may want to consider in the future. All ideas are welcome, but try to make them as specific as possible. Including your name and address would also be helpful if we have further questions.
If you have an idea or more than one, please use the Contact Us page on this website to let us know about them.
The Autumn Lakes trustees would like to know if any of the residents have suggestions to improve the use of the common grounds. We are always going to take into consideration what will serve or maybe just appeal to the most people. Once we have a list, the board will review it. If there are a lot of good ideas, we'll ask which ideas the residents might be most excited about. Of course, we can't do everything for reasons of cost, practicality, or even city laws. There may be some simple things we can do right away and some things we may want to consider in the future. All ideas are welcome, but try to make them as specific as possible. Including your name and address would also be helpful if we have further questions.
If you have an idea or more than one, please use the Contact Us page on this website to let us know about them.
BILL DOERR, Autumn Lakes Trustee 2004 - 2014
Bill Doerr, 91, long-time walker and trustee in Autumn Lakes passed away on Tuesday, February 28th while in the hospital.
His family had a private service for him.
If you were around Autumn Lakes during the day, you probably saw Bill walking, He made a couple of trips around the subdivision every day.
He was just one of those really, really nice, caring individuals. We will miss him.
Bill Doerr, 91, long-time walker and trustee in Autumn Lakes passed away on Tuesday, February 28th while in the hospital.
His family had a private service for him.
If you were around Autumn Lakes during the day, you probably saw Bill walking, He made a couple of trips around the subdivision every day.
He was just one of those really, really nice, caring individuals. We will miss him.
Ash Tree Treatment Map
The Ash Tree committee prepared a map of the Autumn Lakes and city ash trees identifying the condition and plan for treatment to prevent the Emerald Ash Borers by Autumn Lakes Association. Green dots identify the ash trees that are still in good condition and will be treated. Yellow dots identify the ash trees that have started to show damage but will probably be treated. The red dots indicate ash trees that are too damaged and will not be treated. The red dot trees will be removed by the city or Autumn Lakes as soon as possible.
In case you haven't had a chance to see the map it is now on display on the bulletin board at Autumn Lakes Dr and Autumn Shores Dr.
The Ash Tree committee prepared a map of the Autumn Lakes and city ash trees identifying the condition and plan for treatment to prevent the Emerald Ash Borers by Autumn Lakes Association. Green dots identify the ash trees that are still in good condition and will be treated. Yellow dots identify the ash trees that have started to show damage but will probably be treated. The red dots indicate ash trees that are too damaged and will not be treated. The red dot trees will be removed by the city or Autumn Lakes as soon as possible.
In case you haven't had a chance to see the map it is now on display on the bulletin board at Autumn Lakes Dr and Autumn Shores Dr.
Ash Tree Committee Report
You've probably seen them walking around and looking at our trees several times this summer and fall. The Ash Tree committee - Jay Black, Andrea Crouch, Judy Haldeman and Patricia Law - have been identifying, labeling and classifying all the ash trees in Autumn Lakes to understand the impact of the emerald ash borer on our trees, both city (streetside) and common ground trees. The Ash Tree committee has talked to 3 tree services and Steve Schenck, MH Public Works manager, about the Autumn Lakes' city ash trees and possible treatment to prevent damage from the emerald ash borers. If AL decides to treat some of the city ash trees, we need to identify them before MH is ready to cut down the ash trees. MH has agreed to work with us to preserve some of our trees.
The committee met with the Board to present a treatment plan. This plan will be used by the Board in the 2017 budget discussions. The Board is working on a communication to Autumn Lakes residents and an information meeting for residents about the ash tree treatment and removal plan.
You've probably seen them walking around and looking at our trees several times this summer and fall. The Ash Tree committee - Jay Black, Andrea Crouch, Judy Haldeman and Patricia Law - have been identifying, labeling and classifying all the ash trees in Autumn Lakes to understand the impact of the emerald ash borer on our trees, both city (streetside) and common ground trees. The Ash Tree committee has talked to 3 tree services and Steve Schenck, MH Public Works manager, about the Autumn Lakes' city ash trees and possible treatment to prevent damage from the emerald ash borers. If AL decides to treat some of the city ash trees, we need to identify them before MH is ready to cut down the ash trees. MH has agreed to work with us to preserve some of our trees.
The committee met with the Board to present a treatment plan. This plan will be used by the Board in the 2017 budget discussions. The Board is working on a communication to Autumn Lakes residents and an information meeting for residents about the ash tree treatment and removal plan.
Smoke Detector Reminder
Firemen from the Maryland Heights Fire Protection District visited with residents at the Maryland Heights' Nite Out. The officers encourage changing smoke detector batteries, including backup batteries, annually when we change our clocks. They also recommend replacing the entire detector every 10 years. If any resident needs help changing smoke detector batteries please call 314-298-4400 and the fire department will coordinate getting them replaced. If you need help installing new smoke detectors the firemen will also help with that. Their recommendation also applies to carbon monoxide detectors - replace them every 10 years.
Firemen from the Maryland Heights Fire Protection District visited with residents at the Maryland Heights' Nite Out. The officers encourage changing smoke detector batteries, including backup batteries, annually when we change our clocks. They also recommend replacing the entire detector every 10 years. If any resident needs help changing smoke detector batteries please call 314-298-4400 and the fire department will coordinate getting them replaced. If you need help installing new smoke detectors the firemen will also help with that. Their recommendation also applies to carbon monoxide detectors - replace them every 10 years.