Autumn Lakes
Recent News
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Upcoming Events
Recent News
and
Upcoming Events
Pool Changes Effective Saturday August 1st
St Louis County has changed Covid 19 maximum occupancy limits back to 25% effective on Friday July 31st,
That means we go back to the limit of 20 people in the pool area.
Based on recent pool usage, effective Saturday August 1st we will NO LONGER ALLOW GUESTS ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS.
We will still allow up to 3 guests per household, up to a maximum of 20 people, during weekdays, Tuesdays through Fridays.
When there are already 20 people in the pool area, you may be turned away for that shift.
St Louis County has changed Covid 19 maximum occupancy limits back to 25% effective on Friday July 31st,
That means we go back to the limit of 20 people in the pool area.
Based on recent pool usage, effective Saturday August 1st we will NO LONGER ALLOW GUESTS ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS.
We will still allow up to 3 guests per household, up to a maximum of 20 people, during weekdays, Tuesdays through Fridays.
When there are already 20 people in the pool area, you may be turned away for that shift.
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.
Pool Schedule Tuesday 8/11 through Sunday 8/16
The pool will be open on Tuesday 8/11 through Sunday 8/16 from 10 am until 7:30 pm.
There will be breaks for COVID-19 cleaning as follows:
Pool Schedule
9:30 - 10:00 Pool Closed Cleaning
10:00 - 12:00 Pool Open
12:00 - 12:30 Pool Closed Cleaning
12:30 - 2:30 Pool Open
2:30 - 3:00 Pool Closed Cleaning
3:00 - 5:00 Pool Open
5:00 - 5:30 Pool Closed Cleaning
5:30 - 7:30 Pool Open
Be sure to thank the pool monitor for making it possible for us to open the pool.
Many of them are residents who volunteered to help as pool monitors.
The pool will be open on Tuesday 8/11 through Sunday 8/16 from 10 am until 7:30 pm.
There will be breaks for COVID-19 cleaning as follows:
Pool Schedule
9:30 - 10:00 Pool Closed Cleaning
10:00 - 12:00 Pool Open
12:00 - 12:30 Pool Closed Cleaning
12:30 - 2:30 Pool Open
2:30 - 3:00 Pool Closed Cleaning
3:00 - 5:00 Pool Open
5:00 - 5:30 Pool Closed Cleaning
5:30 - 7:30 Pool Open
Be sure to thank the pool monitor for making it possible for us to open the pool.
Many of them are residents who volunteered to help as pool monitors.
Autumn Lakes Pool Update
Beginning Saturday August 1st the Autumn Lakes pool will allow 20 people in the pool area besides the pool monitor,
following revised COVID-19 restrictions. The kiddie pool will not be open.
The pool will continue to allow up to 3 guests per household on weekdays, Tuesdays through Fridays.
Effective Saturday August 1st NO GUESTS WILL BE ALLOWED ON WEEKENDS, Saturdays and Sundays.
Guests must be accompanied by a resident.
Only residents who have turned in their Homeowner Information form in 2020 will have access to the pool.
You also have to be current on the monthly assessments.
We may revisit these policies as pool season continues.
Pool monitors will ask if you are healthy, take your temperature and note your name and the time.
Residents are responsible for wearing face masks, following COVID-19 standards, and maintaining social distance
of 6 ft from people not living with you on the pool deck and in the water.
BY ENTERING THE POOL AREA YOU TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR FOLLOWING THE RECOMMENDED
COVID-19 STANDARDS AND PRECAUTIONS. YOU ENTER THE POOL AREA AT YOUR OWN RISK.
We will not require residents to reserve pool time. It will be first-come first-served pool access, mostly.
If residents are turned away because there are already 40 people in the pool area,
they will be among the first to come in for the next shift.
If there are not 40 people coming in for the next shift, people who were in the pool area
during the previous shift can come back for the next shift.
As of Tuesday July 28th the planned pool schedule is Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 am until 7:30 pm.
The pool will be closed on Mondays.
We will be using 2 hour shifts with 1/2 hour cleaning/prep times before each shift. There will be 4 shifts each day.
Everyone will have to leave the pool area at the end of the shift.
This will allow the most residents to access the pool while following COVID-19 restrictions.
Pool Schedule
9:30 - 10:00 Pool Closed Cleaning
10:00 - 12:00 Pool Open
12:00 - 12:30 Pool Closed Cleaning
12:30 - 2:30 Pool Open
2:30 - 3:00 Pool Closed Cleaning
3:00 - 5:00 Pool Open
5:00 - 5:30 Pool Closed Cleaning
5:30 - 7:30 Pool Open
We are required to have a pool monitor on duty whenever the pool is open. This is a major limitation for our pool hours.
We are hoping to get more volunteer pool monitors from Autumn Lakes to help cover the pool shifts.
If we do not have a pool monitor for a shift, the pool will be closed during that time.
We will have the weekly pool schedule available on this website each Sunday for the coming week.
Residents will have to bring their own face masks, chairs and lounges.
We will still allow pool floats, noodles and diving toys unless they become a problem.
We have stored the pool furniture except for some tables with their umbrellas
so the monitors don't have to clean the pool furniture before each shift.
These are our current rules and plans. The trustees will re-evaluate rules that we can control as we go through the pool season.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CARE, CONSIDERATION AND APPRECIATION of your Autumn Lakes neighbors.
VOLUNTEER POOL MONITORS NEEDED! PLEASE HELP!
For a few years we have had part time monitors that work at random times during the week up to 20 hours total.
They will not be able to cover all the hours we want to have the pool open.
We have a couple of residents who have already volunteered to perform the pool monitor duties,
but we need a few more volunteers to help out to make our plan work.
Would you be willing to help as a volunteer pool monitor?
If so, contact Laura Farkas at 314-770-9442 or lfarkas@sbcglobal.net to get more info.
For a few years we have had part time monitors that work at random times during the week up to 20 hours total.
They will not be able to cover all the hours we want to have the pool open.
We have a couple of residents who have already volunteered to perform the pool monitor duties,
but we need a few more volunteers to help out to make our plan work.
Would you be willing to help as a volunteer pool monitor?
If so, contact Laura Farkas at 314-770-9442 or lfarkas@sbcglobal.net to get more info.
Trustee Elections
There were two Trustee positions decided in May 2020. Here are the new officers for the Association:
Laura Farkas -- President
Shah Smith -- Vice President
Jennifer Morgan -- Secretary
Jay Black -- Trustee
Richard Ornberg -- Trustee
There were two Trustee positions decided in May 2020. Here are the new officers for the Association:
Laura Farkas -- President
Shah Smith -- Vice President
Jennifer Morgan -- Secretary
Jay Black -- Trustee
Richard Ornberg -- Trustee
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.
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
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
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.