Ongoing water issues force brief complex shut off about 9 a.m. Asphalt gets cut in preparation for new water main in Circle 7. Problems with continuing water leaks will require a complete complex water shut off about 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 26. The water should only be off long enough to replace a valve in Circle 2, after initial repairs were completed earlier this week to stop water loss. The Circle 2 leak was significant and required immediate action to get under control, thank

Social Committee may change events to cook up interest Digital signage may help get the message across to homeowners and residents. HOA President Jason Hart reported at the last HOA Board meeting that the Board has been investigating purchase of a digital sign for several months to improve communication and notifications to homeowners and residents. Additionally, the Social Committee also requested the Board to purchase and install a digital sign to help improve information d

Major water-line replacement will close Circle 7 Wednesday, not Monday One raging leak found in Circle 7, crunched by a rock that split the line. The HOA Board voted to replace Circle 7's main water line because of massive disrepair. The repair will require Circle 7 to be closed Wednesday, May 13, for the day. The reported Monday closure was delayed because of technical issues. The Circle continues to see water shutoffs as service lines from the main line to buildings are bei

Circle 7 water repairs reveal more problems Circle 7 parking lot dug up to find water leaks for repairs and new material installations. Repairs on Circle 7 water lines have revealed more problems than expected, in one case water leaks had to be repaired before repairs could be made. Water lines that were replaced about 15 years ago may have met code back then, but the piping materials, how they were installed, and where they were installed don’t match current standards, which

The Los Lagos Vistas HOA's new rule prohibiting residency of level 2 or level 3 sex offenders went into effect April 19. The rule strengthens an existing rule that prevents renting to level 2 or level 3 sex offenders. No sex-offender registrant may reside at any HOA unit, whether the person owns, leases, is a guest, or maintains common household with an owner or tenant. The rule applies to any registrant who is present at the unit for 72 hours or more. HOA President Jason Har

Rash of late payments raise concerns Late payments trigger late-fee increase. A rash of late payments for HOA dues and insurance assessments triggered the HOA Board to increase late fees from $25 to $40 as an incentive to pay on time. At one point, about 40 residents were behind in HOA payments and about $14,000 were reported in late payments. Because of work by the HOA bookkeeper that number dropped to 12 at a recent count and late payments to about $5,000. The higher number

Special can collection at dumpsters seems to work New Circle 4 aluminum-can recycling container makes redeeming cans easier. Circle 4 jumped into aluminum-can recycling with a new container receptable near the dumpster. The volunteer project helps raise funds from can recycling that go toward Los Lagos Vistas projects. The localized can recycling project started in Circle 6 to see if the quantity of cans might increase if depositing them were more convenient. The project did

Repairs on underground water lines means water shutoffs We might see some trenching as part of the water line project beginning in Circle 7. The continuing deterioration of the community's water lines will be addressed when work begins in Circle 7 to identify bad lines, determine problem extent, and repair the lines. The HOA Board selected Circle 7 because of the numerous leaks and repairs that have been required in the past few months. The HOA Maintenance Team has responded

Social Committee dynamos always put together a fun season with great homemade food, creative activities, and fun. Plus, their work supports Los Lagos Vistas programs and projects. From back left, Michele Baker, Lori Lewis, Bette Hauber, Joyce Witte. From front left, Susan Hofseth, Cindy Armstrong, Kathy Yager. Social Committee makes Los Lagos Vistas a fun place to live As our social season comes to a close, the seven members of your Social Committee would like to extend our h

Project will be phased in depending on final costs and budget Finished carport-ceiling repair shines. Responding to resident concerns, the Los Lagos Vistas HOA approved a plan to begin repairing carport ceilings. The project began as a volunteer test in Circle 7, then a contractor assigned repair in Circle 1. Circle 2 is targeted for repair Tuesday, March 24. Residents are advised to move cars out of carports or make arrangements to have keys available to move vehicles and ot

High-risk convicted sex offenders prohibited from residency.

Los Lagos Vistas mourns loss of six friends and family About 75 friends and family paid respects to lost love ones at recent memorial service. About 75 people attended the annual Memorial Service for friends and family who the neighborhood lost in the past 12 months. Tributes were made to Vicky Benscoter, James Clary, Joanne Mill, Carol Rumann, Mike Scheffler, and John Slezak. Los Lagos Vistas HOA President Jason Hart led the service with an opening prayer and by memorializin

Bike riding will destroy the Perimeter Path. The Los Lagos Vistas Perimeter Path was recently completed, but it is not designed to handle bike traffic. Riding bikes on the path can break up the compacted dirt and destroy five years of volunteer and paid work. Bike riding on the path also creates a safety issue as it conflicts with pedestrians, and maneuvering in some of the path's narrow stretches threatens landscaping and other work. The path was designed to provide a safe

Dog complaints reveal the real pack leaders Who's the pack leader at your house? Does your dog run your house? Threaten others? Are you embarrassed by your dog’s behavior? Do you avoid trips, friends, or events because of your dog? You can overcome these conflicts with simple training and engagement with your pet. The HOA Board often receives complaints about dogs. Some people tie their dogs up on the patio and leave them to bark and threaten, others just leave them untied an

Water temps will take a few days to normalize Pool heater project nears completion. Repairs on the pool-heater plumbing and electrical are expected to happen Tuesday, March 3. The new pool heater has been installed and is heating the pool. The HOA Board approved a $7,500 bid from Liquid Assets to replace the heater and redo plumbing and electrical in the heater shed to clean up the area, improve water flows, and increase efficiencies after the heater failed last week. Th

HOA 2026 goals presented at Annual Meeting The 47th Los Lagos Vistas Annual Meeting recapped a productive year. Jason Hart and Mark Holmes retained their HOA Board seats at the Annual Meeting election Feb. 19 at the Hampton Inn. One write-in vote was made, but 102 votes were cast for the incumbents. The meeting was not a regular business meeting, but the agenda included the election, a review of 2025 accomplishments, and sharing of 2026 goals. Additionally, committee leader

City plan could mean faster leak response, higher bills New water meters could impact HOA bills. Lake Havasu City replaced the Los Lasgos Vistas main water meter this week, part of a plan to replace approximately 19,000 water meters with new, high-tech cellular ultrasonic meters. The meters are expected to improve billing accuracy, detect leaks in real-time, and eliminate the need for manual, in-person, monthly meter readings. The $10 million project addresses aging infrastru

The HOA renewed its property and liability insurance with a hefty rate increase. The HOA’s property and liability insurance was renewed with a $26,128 rate increase to a total $109,796 premium, up from $83,668. The increase was caused by slight increases in replacement cost valuation from general inflation and other slight increases plus a significant increase due to an open lawsuit, the insurance broker said. The HOA is challenging a “slip-and-fall” lawsuit because of circum

One of the carport repair targets is in Circle 1. A carport repair test will be conducted after the HOA Board approved a bid by Castle Rock Construction to complete Los Lagos Vistas carport repairs. Repairs will begin after Feb. 20. The work will be completed on a time-and-materials basis because of unknowns in condition and repair complexity. Some carports may be easy to repair but some may have unknown underlying conditions that could require additional time and materials o

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