Amenity access updates & Owner inquiry resolution

There are two important updates to share from the May 31, 2026 Board meeting that are captured in the draft minutes. 

1. Amenity access - pool, clubhouse, and tennis courts are open to all guests in Snowline all days of the week effective 5/31/26. Please update your Form 1 posting in your cabin for all future guests. 

2. Snowline Owner Inquiry Resolution - Following Snowline’s attorney recommendation in response to Washington State HB 1501, which added new requirements to RCW Chapter 64.38 regarding written inquiries from homeowners to community association, the Board adopted a formal resolution establishing a ‘Policy Pertaining to Formal Owner Inquiries’, effective June 1, 2026. Please read the Snowline Owner Inquiry Resolution for full details.

   1. Members can still reach out via email to the board with general inquiries that do not include response timelines, governance or operations questions, or document requests. 

   2. Architecture Control Committee requests should continue to use existing forms and processes.

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Amenity Access Details

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Effective May 31, 2026, the Board voted to open all Snowline amenities — including the pool, clubhouse, and tennis courts — to all guests in Snowline. This decision reflects the goal of creating a more inclusive environment where all guests, especially children, can enjoy everything we love about Snowline. We want our community spaces to feel welcoming to all owners and guests.

The existing keys continue to be required to access the pool, clubhouse, and tennis courts. Both the blue and yellow lanyard keys will now work in all locks at all times the amenities are open for use. The existing 6-persons-per-lot limit and use of wristbands continue to be required to ensure the pool remains a safe and enjoyable space for everyone. The Board will monitor usage throughout the season and if the pool does not regularly reach a crowded level, the Board will consider removing the per-lot guest limit. If you need replacement wristbands or keys, please contact Christina in the Snowline office. All forms have been updated accordingly.   

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As the board improves alignment to WUCIOA and overall best practices, board meeting community comments will no longer include member names or lots - and only the subjects of the comments will be listed in the minutes. The board continues to encourage members to join the monthly meetings and provide their input during the 15 minute comment period. 

Thank you for your continued engagement with and support of the Snowline community. We look forward to a wonderful summer with all of you. See you at the pool!

Jeff Boekelman (Member Communications - Treasurer / Social / IT), Kathleen Lange (President), Daniel Frederick (VP), Carmen Lystad (Secretary / Rules, Regulations, & Compliance), Bob Anderson (Architecture), Kyle Salisbury (Member at Large), Rob McCormack (Operations)

Mission Statement  

 “As the Snowline Board of Directors, we aim to build a vibrant and inclusive community where neighbors feel connected and valued. We support this vision by communicating openly, managing our resources with care and integrity, and hosting a variety of community building opportunities. We are dedicated to fair, consistent governance that begins with assuming positive intent, and we treat every homeowner with equal respect. Together, we protect the beauty, sustainability, and sense of belonging that makes Snowline special.”