Anonymous said...
WHAT HAPPENED TO PEOPLE ENJOYING LAKE ADVENTURE AS THE SIMPLE CAMPGROUND GETAWAY IT ONCE WAS?? WE DID NOT NEED EVERY LUXURY AND COMFORT OF HOME.
March 19, 2008 9:01 AM
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Many like my parents have died off and those willing to consider investing in an rv community want more than is being currently offered at LA--- this is a place that has a pool-- back 30yrs. ago that was an attraction - today almost every1 has a pool in their backyards -- the trailers back then were new -- now they are mostly outdated and more than a few a reaching derelict state-- the housing stock is getting old and needs replacement but who wants to invest in a 40 to 50G trailer in a park that is in strong need of a housecleaning-- weeds are allowed to grow all season, leaves aren't cleaned up in the fall and they are still there the next fall still uncollected. Empty boat trailers, utility trailers and even a heavy equipment trailer are allowed to sit in the same spot for years, rusting away and are never moved or used -- some rv trailers i suspect are being used for personal storage or even business storage (cheaper than a commercial storage building). The infrastructure for electric, water and sewer needs to be upgaded to accommodate requirements for new trailers and to comply with the current codes and get in compliance with various federal statures. In addition to the infrastructure upgrades, some other upgrades are necessary in the public rest rooms, showers, parking lots and parking lot lighting, and laundry facilities.
So as much as you may want everything to be the way it was when it was a simple campground -
the fact of the matter is change must be made to accommodate laws, entice new members who will be willing to replace the old housing with new trailers and to help pay for necessary upgrades.
To get to the point that new members are willing to consider LA must become more relevant with the times. New emphasis in getting this place cleaned up, upgrades completed, and a review of the social and activity functions at LA to make them more relevant to 2008. This must become more attractive to 2008 families or LA is destined to become a run down and abandoned slum rv community.
--- chipper
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Wednesday, March 19, 2008
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Rule #1 in Business - if you aren't always attracting new customers, you may as well throw in the cards and call it quits! From mom and pop stores to major corporations, do you think they get to a point and say "OK thats enough, we don't need any new customers, we're satisfied with what we have. Hell no. When Mc'Donalds created the Big Mac, did they say "Ok thats it we can live off this forever". No way, now you can get salads, grilled chicken sandwiches, and apples to mention a few. They keep their staple items but they are always trying something new to appeal to new customers. Chipper you are right, we need to appeal to 2008 families otherwise we will turn into a rundown RV slum, as you stated. I'm about as happy about the increase in dues as anyone else, however I understand that if we want to improve while paying off debt, our association needs more money, and dues is our main source of income. I would like to see the association issue warnings for violations, like not upkeeping your lot and then following up with a summons, which could turn into a lien if unpaid so that if the property sells, LACA would still be able to collect their money upon the sale. OK maybe that's going too far, but I think if a few summons' were issued in honor of upkeeping your lot the community would quickly benefit, and look a lot better. Maybe they could hold your passes until all outstanding summons' are paid in full(maybe this is done already-not sure). Just a couple of suggestions, in case the board is reading this! I have more suggestions if anyone is interested by the way. Have a great July 4th weekend and see you at the pool!
ReplyDeleteI purchased a site at LA last Summer and now we find ourselves needing to sell what we bought due to medical reasons. We're looking at buying another site that doesn't require as much landscaping and one that is "move-in" ready. So...here are some opinions that I've formed recently. I think the Association needs to make it more convenient for property owners to sell their sites. I think when a list of properties is provided for re-slae at the office, an address should be provided. Someone who is unfamiliar with LA could drive around all day and only find 2-3 properties that are for sale. I also think that property owners should be permitted to put 1 For Sale sign on their propery with contact information. Perhaps if we made it easier for folks to sell their property, rather than going through the agent on site, there may be less of what appear to be abandoned properties, i.e. rusted out trailers that are clearly abandoned. The lack of property maintenance requirements and enforcement of any kind of rules concerning the up-keep of property is my primary concern. Failing to enforce rules concerning standards and conditions only lowers the value of everyone elses property. Do a Google search on deeded rv lots and look at the prices - some of them are astronomical. Now, I'm happy that LA doesn't fall into the astronomical range, however, I would like to think that I'. making an investment that will grow in value over time. Lack of maintenance and lack of enforcing rules concerning maintenance will not make it possible for anyone's property to increase in value, or in many instances even MAINTAIN value. I certainly hope that the Board of Directors takes a closer look at both of the issues I've cited on this blog and addresses them in the future.
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