What's Happening at Harvest Lane?
This is the place to find out what's going on in the neighborhood (as reported from legitimate sources) and other items of interest as it pertains to living in Harvest Lane or The Ridge at Harvest Lane. It's maintained by me (Anthony) and it's simply a resource for all of us. Feel free to submit news stories, ideas, recipes, school info, links to contractors you've used or anything else that would be useful to the community. Enjoy!

POSTED 8/6/10
>> Resident Phone & E-Mail Directory
It's been several years (2005-2006) since we updated the community phone directory. I have the original MSWord document (thanks Heather), so if you are fairly new to the neighborhood and would like to be added or if you'd like to sign-up for "community news alerts" via e-mail, please contact Anthony Rael at (303) 520-3179.

>> Simms Street "Quiet Zone" - Update
POSTED 8/9/10
I asked councilman Bob Dyer for an update on the Simms Street "Quiet Zone" and this is what he reported:

"The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has approved the revised design for the crossing. The owners of the blue home facing Simms are donating a small piece of land to the city and we have finally received the signed agreement from their mortgage company. Now we're getting easement agreements signed by all the parties along the road on the south side of the tracks. Apparently, they all hold overlapping easements for the entire road, not just the piece next to their property. We thought they had all agreed to sign the paperwork, but now a couple of them seem to be backing away. We think we will get this wrapped up in a couple of weeks. The plan is to begin construction in September."

POSTED 8/6/10
>> Harvest Lane & Ridge at Harvest Lane on FaceBook!

I have created a new private Facebook "group" where access to information will be limited to residents of Harvest Lane & The Ridge at Harvest Lane. This is a good place to exchange ideas and get to know some of your neighbors a little better from the comfort of your home. Help spread the word and sign up today!

POSTED 8/6/10
>> Important Message from Arvada Police Dept
For the past five weeks, many residents have been calling the APD regarding a suspicious person walking around the neighborhood talking on a cell phone. The individual may have a brain injury and/or mental health issues. The police department has been identified him and have determined that he is not a threat to anyone in the community. Please feel free to contact Officer Michael Hytrek #0603 with any questions or concerns regarding this matter.

Arvada Police Department
8101 Ralston Rd
Arvada, CO 80003
720-898-6531
mhytrek@arvada.org

POSTED 8/6/10
>> 2010 Harvest Lane Parade Photos!
If you have a few pictures you'd like to add to our website, please submit them to "harvestlane@anthonyrael.com"

POSTED 8/4/10
>> Simms Street "Quiet Zone"
I will be checking in with councilman Dyer this weekend to get a status update on our "Quiet Zone". I'll post an update soon.

POSTED 7/22/10
>> Lawn Care
A few homes in the community are looking a bit shabby this summer. Come on people, all of your neighbors are relying on YOU to keep your grass moved and the weeds pulled on a regular basis. If you need some help maintaining your lawn, please visit HobbyLawnCare.com

POSTED 7/6/10
>> Arvada City Council adopts a packet of ordinances to address the issue of building permits.
This important issue has been a hot-plate issue for city council for a year. Read a synopsis of changes that were adopted.

POSTED 1/1/10
>> Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner...
Congratulations to the Leiker's & Milne's for being voted "Best Decorated" Homes in Harvest Lane. See photos here.

POSTED 1/1/10
>> Recent Home Sales
Please welcome the our new neighbors to Harvest Lane. Visit the Recent Homes Sales page.

POSTED 11/20/09
>> Announcing The First Annual "Harvest Lane Parade of Lights"
This is your chance to do your best "Griswold" holiday lights impression & win a gift card for "best decorated" home. Details available here.

POSTED 7/9/09
>> Something Unbelievable Just Happened...
Our doorbell rang last night & much to our surprise, a few neighborhood children (you know who you are) handed my wife a zip-lock bag of money that they collected during a lemonade stand earlier in the day. They said the funds were raised to help pay for the neighborhood parade that they enjoyed so much! Needless-to-say, we didn't want to accept it, but the parents insisted. It's so wonderful to see such kindness demonstrated by these young children. We're glad you enjoyed yourselves!

POSTED 7/8/09
>> 2009 Harvest Lane Parade Photos Posted today!
If you have a few pictures you'd like to add to our website, please submit them to "harvestlane@anthonyrael.com"

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POSTED 7/8/09
>> SIGNS STOLEN!
I'm sad to report that someone walked off with two of my "4th of July" signs late Friday night or early Saturday morning (3rd or 4th). They were along 75th Ave and not very easy to pull out of the ground. This is not the first time my signs have been taken - it's unfortunate & I hope this doesn't continue to happen in our neighborhood.

POSTED 7/8/09
>> REMINDER: Arvada Police reminds citizens to keep your garage doors closed & watch for suspicious people.
The Arvada Police Department will be sending over some flyers which I will post here on "Decreasing Car Break-Ins" and other home/community safety. Stay tuned.

POSTED 6/28/09
>> First Annual "Harvest Lane Parade of Lights"
I will be coordinating the First Annual "Harvest Lane Parade of Lights!" During the holidays, you'll have a chance to do your best "Griswold" holiday lights impression or just sit back and vote ONLINE. I'll give the winner a gift certificate (to be determined). More info coming soon.

POSTED 6/29/09
>> Remodeling without a permit in ARVADA could pose HUGE problems
Here's the article from the Denver Post on Saturday, June 23, 2009 - "CO Homes haunted by past due to code violations" - http://tinyurl.com/mu653o - Councilman Dyer will be giving an update from the City at our upcoming Metro Brokers Sales Meeting on June 30th. This is a very serious issue - stay tuned!

POSTED 6/28/09
>> Harvest Lane e-List
If you'd like to find out what's happening in the neighborhood or the Arvada area that may impact you, your family or your property values, signup for the "Harvest Lane Community e-List". I will maintain the list and promise it will NOT be used commercial purposes or sold to any third-party for any reason. You have my personal assurance.

POSTED 6/21/09
>> FREE 10% Off Lowe's Coupon for Harvest Lane Neighbors
Click on the Lowe's link below and Anthony will send you a coupon for 10% off your next purchase @ Lowe's (up to $5,000)

>> HOA & Protective Covenant Information
- Coming Soon

POSTED 4/19/09
>> Simms Street "Quiet Zone"
Regarding the railroad crossing “Quiet Zone” on 76^th & Simms St, please refer to the April/May 2009 edition of the “Arvada Report” - which most of you should have received in the mail yesterday. According to the article on page 13, not much has changed since the update I sent you on November 2008 (see message below).

In a nutshell, “the “Quiet Zone” on 76^th & Simms St is still being considered. After several required changes in design, City staff continues to work with the FRA as well as residents in the vicinity to create a Quite Zone that meets FRA requirements while allowing safe access into and out of W. 76^th Avenue. It is hoped that all issues will be resolved this spring and that construction of the Quiet Zone will proceed this summer.”

POSTED 11/8/09
Below is a quick update on the status of the “Quiet Zone” that the City of Arvada is working to install at the 76^th & Simms R/R crossing. As many of you may recall from the neighborhood meeting this summer, the City hit a roadblock with the installation of the “quite zone” due to an issue with vehicles not being able to turn left from the church and properties on the West side of Simms St. Since several months have now passed, I went ahead and requested an update from Councilman Dyer and his response is below.

Here are three links regarding the “quiet zones” from the Arvada Report
http://arvada.org/about-arvada/quiet-zones-moving-forward/
http://arvada.org/about-arvada/railroad-quiet-zones-to-go-live-august-16
http://arvada.org/about-arvada/quiet-zone-implementation-all-but-complete/

-----Original Message-----
Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 12:57 PM
Subject: Re: Simms St. Quiet Zone Update - 11/5/08

The last I heard the redesign has been completed and submitted to the Feds for approval which has not been received yet. I hope that will happen soon (within a month or so) so we can see if the contractor is willing to come back based on the original contract. I don't know if winter will be a problem, but once we finish the work we need to wait for the FRA to go through a public comment period (30-60 days) before we can notify the railroad to activate the quiet zone. Even then, based on our experience with the other zones, the engineers need to "get the word" to stop the horns.

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