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May 2021
“In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this,” ~Terry Prachett Use Caution when Leaving the Exit Doors. There has been an uptick in mentally challenged addicts hanging out in the exit door alcoves. We move them on when we encounter them but they’re sneaky and come back. Please be careful. Air Conditioners The units get warm this time of year and you may be tempted to buy an air conditioner. Please be aware the only style of air conditioner currently allowed at Canal Station is the stand alone up right portable models that have the exhaust and condensate tube running to an opening in the window. Window mounted models are strictly forbidden for safety and external aesthetic reasons. This includes balcony windows. Cardboard Box Etiquette Thank you everyone for the good job on breaking down cardboard boxes before putting them into the blue recycling bins located in the main trash room. Window Washing Snafu Puget Sound Window Maintenance was unable to finish washing windows on the building in their allotted 3 days so they came back the following Thursday to finish only to miss a drop on the 09/11 stack so they came back again the following Thursday to finally finish the job. The reason that was given for the spotty work was they were short-handed. What ever the reason, I complained on behalf of the Association and we got a discount on this washing.
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We’ve heard some concerns about the manual appointment system at the fitness center and paper sign-ups will be as of Thursday morning. Appointments from now until Thursday will still use the paper system; appointments from Thursday morning forward have been integrated into the scheduling system. You may now make appointments to use the fitness center (from Thursday morning forward) on your electronic devices. This should make the process more convenient and prevent having to utilize pens and paper others have touched. Just go to https://www.canalstation.net/fitness-center-schedule.html . Since the website is not exclusive to resident use, we have password protected this feature. Contact the office for the password, We hope this is more convenient and allays some concerns. Please be sure to let me know how this is working and if you run across any glitches. Limited Opening of Fitness Center
On Thursday, March 4, 2021, the fitness center will reopen for limited use. The sauna and all other amenities will remain closed. While the fitness center will remain open on a 24 hour basis, there are some restrictions in place to adhere with the Governor’s recommended best practices:
We have had several significant maintenance emergenices in the past few months. In an effort to be proactive, we've assembled some of the most frequently asked questions and attached our insurance broker's recommended insurance coverages. Please see the attached document. 
February 2021 “Nothing is permanent in this wicked world; not even our troubles. ” ~Charlie Chaplin Please, Please, Please The maintenance team has been spending extra time unclogging the compactor chute because of items which should never be placed in it. Styrofoam has a special bin in the recycling room. Cat litter, cooking grease, pet grass patches, all need to be taken to the first floor trash room. We really appreciate your help with this! Electric Infrastructure Upgrades Passed! Owners, check your email for additional information and timelines. If you previously opted in, it is important to reiterate that with the form in your email. All commitments for the first wave of installations must be turned in by February 24. We expect the first wave to be completed by July 1. Kudos to Danny and Jorge We’ve had several owners stop in and express how fantastic the building looks. They work tirelessly to keep things clean and pretty when everyone is working from home because of the pandemic. The extra attention to sanitizing, custodial and recycling/trash removal is appreciated and noticed by our residents! The New Normal… Masks please. Please, please, please be sure you, your guests and vendors are wearing masks in the common areas. Not only is it a state mandate, but we care and want you and your loved ones healthy! Electric Infrastructure Upgrade Update
January 2021 The measure to upgrade the electric infrastructure to support outlets in one garage space per unit has passed with an approval by 54.65% of the Association owners. 12.20% rejected the upgrade measure. The actual count was 94 in favor, 21 opposed. This said, Zorko Electric has begun the planning work and will start installation as soon as permits are approved by the city. All first phase outlet installations should be complete by July 1, 2021. Outlet covers will be included in the installation process. Each outlet will have a meter to allow accurate accounting of each owner’s electricity use. Owner’s will be charged a per kWh fee set by Seattle City Light as well as a $2.50 per month administrative fee. Reading of meters and assessing accounts will take place semi-annually at the beginning of each January and July. Unfortunately, with the re-boot of this project, we lost the ability to offer the discount incentive to the first owners who originally expressed interest. Those owners will need to resubmit a commitment. Your response is your commitment. We anticipate total install to be around $1550. At the time the work is done your unit will be assessed the final install amount. You will receive an invoice. We expect work to be complete before July 1st. To ensure all parts are available, we must have commitments from interested owners before February 24, 2021. Please return this form to the office, OR copy and paste the section in RED into an email to officemgr@canalstation.org, before February 24, 2021 I am interested in the installation of a 120v/20amp outlet for Electric Vehicle Charging. I understand there is an upfront cost of approximately $1550.00 and nominal semi-annual administrative fees. Name: Unit: ONE SPACE #: Historically we have collected rental agreements for parking and storage rentals, however realized the policy had not been formally incorporated into the Community Rules. The rule addition was approved at the last Board Meeting: “5.12 - Parking spaces and storage units may be rented on a minimum monthly basis to residents of this condominium association, only. A parking space/storage unit rental agreement must be provided to the office, along with updated vehicle information, if applicable.”
January 2021
“Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire. ” ~Jennifer Lee Electric Infrastructure Upgrade Update The voting concluded on 1/1/21 for the Electric Infrastructure Upgrade. We have results, however are waiting on the attorney to certify them. As soon as we have an official announcement, we’ll let everyone know. Thank you to those owners who participated within such tight timelines, especially during the holiday season! Boxes In, Boxes Out Our maintenance team has been working extra hard to keep up with recycling and trash out-put. Please be sure to break down your boxes and take them (especially the large ones) to the first floor trash room. Recycling Styrofoam? There is a special bin inside the trash room door on the right. Generosity Abounds! Thank you to everyone who participated in the Annual Food Drive. We sent several barrels of food and hygiene items to the Ballard Food Bank, which supports our neighbors who are struggling. The generosity of our residents is a wonderful reminder that we have a terrific community within Canal Station. The New Normal… Masks please. Please, please, please be sure you, your guests and vendors are wearing masks in the common areas. Not only is it a state mandate, but we care and want you and your loved ones healthy! December 2020
“Still around the corner there may wait a new road or secret gate. ” ~JRR. Tolkien Parcels, Parcels, Everywhere! Last December our parcel room saw nearly 2,000 deliveries, and in the first two days of this month we’ve already received 200 parcels! With an average retrieval time of 28 hours where items remained in the room before being picked up, we really need people to remove your items from the room as soon as possible. We’re headed into our busy season, so if the last two days are any indication… it’s going to be busier than last year. If you are headed out of town, please have someone pick up your deliveries. Our room is small and we need everyone to pull together so flow is maintained in the parcel room. Holiday Food Drive Continues Our annual food drive is in full swing, but we’ve noticed items are disappearing from the donation bin. If you are in need like some of our neighbors, please contact the office so we can help! The Ballard Food Bank is always in need of hygiene items, baby and pet items. Peanut butter and other nonperishables are always in demand, as well. If you have a little extra and can share with our neighbors, we’re happy to ensure they receive your holiday donations. The donation barrel is in the lobby…. Or visit their Amazon Wish List at: www.ballardfoodbank.org/donation-details The New Normal… Masks please. Please, please, please be sure you, your guests and vendors are wearing masks in the common areas. Not only is it a state mandate, but we care and want you and your loved ones healthy! This is an electrical infrastructure improvement which will enable a multi-use 20a/120v outlet at parking spaces of owners who opt in. We see this as a building enhancement which will increase unit values. The board urges owners to vote “yes” on this measure. It will improve the value of all our condominiums. A majority vote of owners is required.
Ballots must be returned by January 1, 2021. Additional ballots for this measure are in the office. Please stop by and complete one if you do not have a printer. |
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