By:
Kevin Koether, CRPOA General Manager
The Cordillera Ranch Property Owners Association continues to complete improvement projects across the Ranch. Below are some highlights of improvements we've been working on in the community and in our operations.
Recently, we completed an upgrade to the roads and parking areas in Swede Creek Park. The POA had the contractor perform a lift on all of the roads in Swede Creek Park, which has improved the roads dramatically. The lift helps accomplish positive drainage of water off of the roads to help prevent pooling and erosion. We also installed three new pull-off areas throughout the park, giving property owners the ability to help keep the roads clear. The contractor stabilized multiple areas that have shown erosion over the years: we stabilized the river park circle; the entries to the creek crossing; and added additional stabilized parking at the lake. We also replaced and stabilized the gates leading to the river park circle. These improvements will help keep the park roads in optimal condition for years to come.
In conjunction with the USPS, the POA replaced multiple damaged mailbox units at the mail center closest to the Visitors Center. We installed a new message board at the mail center as it needed replacement. We also have additional units in inventory when replacement becomes necessary for other units.
The Maintenance Team has begun trimming trees in specific areas around the Ranch, and tree trimming will continue from now through the winter months. There are numerous areas we will target to remove dead wood, lift canopies over roadways, and improve the health of our native trees. We will continue cleaning up the islands and native areas that have become overgrown through the years.
The Maintenance Team is also starting a renovation of the tee-ball field at the Pavilion Park.This ball field has historically only suited the tee ball age group because of the base path dimensions (50′); however, as part of our refresh we’re adding a 2nd option for bases at 60′ apart. This will allow the field to be usable for multiple age groups ranging from tee ball through 12U baseball. Additionally, we’ll be replacing sod and smoothing out the field so we have a better playing surface. Irrigation upgrades will be completed to ensure the new turf grass is maintained correctly while also decreasing the overall water use with more efficient equipment.
The POA has continued to move to a fully digital Architectural Review process over the last four years and as of January 1, 2025, we will be fully digital. Recently, our Office Administrator, Lori Bodin, completed scanning our building files dating back to the beginning of Cordillera Ranch. It is a huge accomplishment as we are now able to access historical records much more quickly when needed. Moving to an all-digital format allows us to more easily complete the Architectural Review process, along with increasing the tracking and transparency of the process. With most builders and contractors already utilizing digital project management tools, and construction plans being drawn digitally, it is an advantage for the POA to move in the same direction.
We hope property owners enjoy some of these POA enhancements and look forward to continuing the improvement of Cordillera Ranch.
Kevin Koether is the Cordillera Ranch Property Owners Association General Manager. He can be reached at kkoether@cordilleraranch.com and 830.336.3501.
