Common Area Committee Trailmark HOA

Mission Statement The Common Area Committee’s Mission is to promote community enjoyment of the landscaped and natural surroundings of Trailmark with a strong dedication to preserving and protecting the natural environment that makes this a very special and unique community.

Community Partners Trailmark Metropolitan District South Suburban Parks and Rec. District Jefferson County Open Space City of Littleton Denver Botanic Gardens Army Corp of Engineeers

CAC Responsibilities Provide oversight, assessment and evaluation of landscape, arborist and project contractors Initiate and poll our members about projects that enhance enjoyment, beauty, and function of our open spaces. Apply for grants and matching funds available from Jeffco, Littleton and SSPRD for tree planting, and projects. Act as liason to SSPRD making recommendations for maintenance, improvements and partnership projects Manage the budget allowed by the TM HOA Board

Projects and Accomplishments of the CAC Danzig Utility Box Enclosure

Carr St. Utility Box Project Ugly Boxes Hidden from view

Danzig Corner Improvement Before

Danzig Corner Improvement After

SW Shelter with Horseshoe Pit

NE Shelter on way to Two Brands Trail

Independence Stairway Improvement The Plan was to make one steep continuous stairway into one with 3 sets of 3 stairs each Stairs re-engineered with landscaping.

Hogback Hill Port-o-Let Enclosure The Problem Enclosure Complete

Hogback Hill Port-o-Let Enclosure After Landscape Improvements

Even the small things Added Lids! Where there weren’t any.

Playground Park Port-o-Let Enclosure There was no facility Now there is!

Improved Trails

Old Landscape Clean-up Shrubs getting big and ugly Square shrubs are not natural

Corners and Monuments Replant bare corners They really need some green

Corners and bare spots get covered Small Plants will grow! Just wait until spring.

Beautification of Entrance Without plantings Small plants make a difference

Projects without Pictures Adding electricity to entrance for uplighting of monuments with boulders for protection from mowers. Bridge over drainage ditch at Independence Rain Sensors on irrigation system saves water Water fountain/dog fountain at both parks Painting exposed utility boxes a neutral color Planting of trees and shrubs in many areas

A wall was added by sidewalk, and the boxes were later painted beige.

Christmas Wreaths & Garland We made all the wreaths We hang them every year

Christmas Lights Some years it snowed! Some of your CAC Crew

Christmas Bright at Night For many years we hung all the lights on the trees too! Now the trees are too big! So we hire that part done