September 7, 2026 | Mark Luis Foster
Happy Labor Day. Mother Nature has delivered a lovely present of nice weather, totally perfect for a final day at the State Fair or whatever activities you have in store today.
This is a busy HOALN week, as we have two chapter meetings this week. Tomorrow (Tuesday) is Eagan and Oakdale is Friday, and tomorrow we have a jam-packed event full of great content, including:
EAGAN COMMUNITY CENTER 9/8 Oaks Room 9-11 a.m. RSVP HERE
Reserve Studies for HOAs: Learn more about Reserve studies and their importance to the operation of your HOA, and how boards might be able to access their own property. By Antony Startup, Criterium Twin Cities Engineers.
Erosion Control and Concrete Solutions: Onstage interview with Izabel Stephanie, G. Gardner Concrete and Waterproofing. You’ll see examples of a few metro area projects and what led to the construction project.
Fall Window Washing Best Practices: It’s an important step, often missed by HOAs. Cleaning windows is a maintenance item and it needs to be done right and thoroughly to avoid mold and damage. By Owen Lindquist, Kahuna Window Cleaning
PLUS: Open Forum and More!
OAKDALE DISCOVERY CENTER, 9/11 9-11 a.m. RSVP HERE
From Trip Hazards to Full Replacement: Real Stories Every Board Should Hear: Joe Hagen of JW Asphalt/ Benchmark Concrete shares four real-world HOA stories that show how boards navigated difficult asphalt and concrete issues, partnered through the process, and achieved successful outcomes. Attendees will leave with practical insight into how to plan smarter, avoid costly mistakes, and make more confident decisions for their communities.
HOA Budgeting and Financial Management. Exclusive to Oakdale, former financial CFO of Sunstream and HOA Leader Phil Frosch presents an educational overview of what board leaders need to know about budgets, finances, and how to make the most of the financial data available to boards. We will record this one so that it can be made available to all members.
Plus: Open Forum.
We hope to see you at one of our events as September chapters are underway!
