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Fire in Lost Park Ranch  -  On March 17th there was a wildfire event in Lost Park Ranch on Sugar Loaf Lane.  According to Chief Trent Smith of the  Jefferson-Como Fire Protection District, Hartsel, Lake George, South Park, Platte Canyon, and Northwest Fire Protections Districts all responded to the emergency, with the first responder arriving in about 20 minutes from the time the call came in.  The first responders report that the residents of the property, along with other members of Lost Park Ranch, were actively engaged in trying to contain the fire.  Chief Trent Smith said that approximately 1,000 gallons of water were needed to extinguish the fire.  The Park County Sheriff also responded to the incident.
 
The reported cause of the fire was due to the improper disposal of fireplace ashes, consumed less than an acre, and was contained mainly on the owner’s property.  The fire scar is clearly visible from Sugar Loaf Lane and the picture above illustrates just how close the fire came to both a structure and propane tank.
 
This event illustrates the need for safe, preventative practices by all owners and guests to protect the entire Lost Park Ranch community and surrounding forest during these times of increased wildfire occurrence.  Ashes should be dead out, no warmth of any kind. They should be doused with water and transported in a closed metal container to a totally enclosed containment systems such as fire-pit with a metal top.  Red Flag Days coincide with high winds and dry weather and it is never a good idea to handle any flammable or potentially flammable materials outdoors when such warnings have been issued.
 
Your HOA is working to obtain additional water for firefighting through the cistern project and re-instituting the slash and wood chipper program, but your attention, care and prevention practices are continually needed to ensure this does not happen again.
 

Announcing Lost Park Ranch’s New Treasurer - During the March 18th Board of Directors Meeting, Steve Waldron was elected to fill an open Board position.  Steve has had his lot on Bordenville Road  since 2014 and is nearly completed with the construction of his new cabin. Steve holds an Accounting Degree from the University of Colorado and a Masters in Finance from the University of Denver. He is an active Certified Public Accountant and has held Controller / CFO roles for companies over the last 30 years.  Steve brings HOA volunteer experience as he is the Treasurer for his subdivision in Littleton.  Following Steve’s election to the Board, Lost Park’s Treasurer since August 2024, Daniel Towle elected to move to the at-large position to allow the HOA to take advantage of Steve’s extensive skill set.  The Association is thankful for Daniel taking on the role after last year’s Owners Association Meeting and are fortunate that he will continue to serve on the Board of Directors. 
 

New Accounting Policy - The Board of Directors will be voting on a new Accounting Policy at the next Board Meeting scheduled on May 13th. After the 2024 Annual Owners Meeting Elections and subsequent board position appointments, an internal audit of Lost Park Ranch Owners Association expenses revealed inadequate controls for approving payments to vendors and reimbursement requests. The Policy was developed to ensure the Association adheres to recognized accounting standards while supporting the business requirements of the Association.  These controls are already being adhered to by the current Board of Directors and this policy codifies these standard accounting practices. Please refer to the Members section under News and Announcements to review or download the new policy.
 

Trash Policy Now in Effect - Please remember that the new LPOA Trash rule went into effect on January 1, 2025.  If you use a commercial trash service, approved bear resistant trash receptacles should  be placed curbside and removed (secured) in less than 48 before or after pickup.  Non-wildlife resistant receptacles must be placed and removed between  6 am and 8 pm only on the specific day of pick up.  Short Term Rental owners are reminded they have special and more stringent rules.  See the full 20-03 Ordinance on the lproa.org website under the Governance tab.
 

Tarryall Fishing Club Annual Meeting - The annual meeting is scheduled for May 3rd.  Meeting information was included in the recent annual pass mailing.  You can also find details for the meeting in the TFC section of lproa.org.   Currently, Lost Park has one resident, Tim Clay on the Board of Directors.  Lost Park Ranch Members are encourage to attend and seek election to the Board so that our Association has some additional representation with this extremely valuable amenity.