General Communications
Town of Brighton Neighborhood Nodes Study
The Neighborhood Nodes Plan aims to create a vision for the Town of Brighton Utah. As homeowners in the Town of Brighton please look through the proposals and fill out the brief survey to voice your opinion. The main proposals include:
the reconfiguration of lanes between Solitude and Brighton resorts
a trail system connecting Cardiff Fork to the Brighton Loop
properties being considered for the location of a future town center
Click this link to the participate in the Neighborhood Nodes Study.
Village Parking Lot
This Friday, 12/20, parking enforcement will begin in our Village parking lot. Changes from last winter include the introduction of VIP pass parking in place of day skier parking in the center of the lot. The VIP pass is a new offering for guests who want a reserved parking space 7a-1p daily. Aside from this, the management of the Village lot is largely unchanged.
Click this link to view the parking map.
The following rules will be displayed at the entry to the lot:
Parking in the Solitude Village is restricted to VIP, permit, and paid overnight parking
Free public parking is available from 2pm-10pm daily, no public parking is allowed outside of this time
Park only in designated areas (see map)
Solitude Inn and Solitude Resort Lodging condo owners and guests check in with front desk for parking passes and information
All other lodging guests must park in designated overnight parking areas and pay nightly fee at kiosk
Please message n.sieckowski@solitudemountain.com if there are any questions. We look forward to seeing you all this winter!
Partial Village Water Shutdown 6/18
Solitude Water Company is planning on a partial water shutdown for the Village on Tuesday 6/18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Water will be shut off to Stone Haus, Eagle Springs East, Eagle Springs West, Alpine Creek, and the Crossings. Other homes and buildings in the Village should not be impacted.
Please note, the pool and hot tubs at Club Solitude will be closed until water service is restored to Eagle Springs East.
Propane Service Temporarily Halted
Propane service to the Solitude Village will be halted today while our Mountain Ops team fixes a broken propane distribution line on the mountain. The repair is expected to be completed prior to end-of-day.
Election of Owner Representatives
At our August 4, 2023 Annual Homeowners Meeting two Solitude Village homeowners were elected to fill the two vacant SVMA Board Owner Representative seats.
Congratulations and thank you to our two new board members, Elizabeth Mennell (ESW) and Laurence Bailey (ESE)!
Solitude Update
Below is Amber’s Solitude Update from our Annual Homeowners Meeting on August 4, 2023.
SVMA Election and Annual Meeting Notice
Solitude Village Master Association
12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon
Solitude, Utah, 84121
June 28, 2023
Dear Valued Homeowner,
This letter is to notify all Village homeowners that the SVMA (Solitude Village Master Association) will hold the annual meeting on Friday, August 4, 2023, at 3:30 pm Mountain Time. This meeting will be conducted in person at Last Chance Lodge and virtually via ZOOM.
The Solitude Village Master Association Board of Directors consists of 5 Resort Directors appointed by the president of the resort, 1 Director representing Lodging (i.e., The Inn), 1 Director representing Commercial and 2 Residential Site Directors elected by the members of the Village Homeowners Association.
Current SVMA Board:
Amber Broadaway – President of the Board - Resort Director
Steve Holtey – Resort Vice President
Marlen Stewart – Resort Vice President
Nate Lee – Resort Vice President
Nick Sieckowski – Resort Village Operations Manager
Gaylis Linville – Lodges Director (appointed)
Adam Peters – Commercial Director (appointed)
Susan Edwards – Residential Site Director (elected)
John Risner – Residential Site Director (elected)
You are also receiving this letter as notification of the upcoming election for the 2 elected Residential Site seats on the SVMA board which will be held during the Annual Meeting in August. Nominations for these 2 seats from The Village homeowners are now open.
The Residential Site representation is by election during odd numbered years. This election is held at our annual meeting and each seat is occupied for a two-year term. These board members may be reelected. (Please note that these 2 board members represent all homeowners in the Village. There is not a seat for each property/HOA within the Village.)
All candidates nominated for election (yes, you can nominate yourself!) must submit a short bio statement indicating qualifications and intent (you may also include a photo). This bio must be submitted to Nick Sieckowski, SVMA Secretary (n.sieckowski@solitudemountain.com or Nick Sieckowski, 12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon, Solitude, UT, 84121). These nominations will be accepted through closing of the business day on July 21, 2023. Incumbents need to indicate their intent to run for reelection by contacting Nick Sieckowski and submitting a statement indicating their intent to seek reelection.
Biography statements for all nominated individuals will then be sent via email and posted on the SVMA website (www.solitudevillagemaster.com) on or before July 24, 2023, along with an approved budget for the new fiscal year, and an agenda and instructions for the online election at the meeting. If you have any questions, please call Nick Sieckowski at 801-536-5722.
PLEASE NOTE:
We will be voting electronically during the meeting (reminder: nominations may be accepted from the floor during the meeting).
Your property/unit has one vote regardless of the number of partners/people in the ownership of the property. This applies to husband-and-wife teams as well, only one vote between them for a unit. We will need ONE active email address for each unit in order to have only one vote per unit. Please provide Nick (at the email or phone number above) the NAME of the voting individual representing your unit, the property name, unit number, and the one email address for that individual to receive an electronic ballot by July 21, 2023.
You will be sent the link to the Zoom meeting via email so please be sure your email address is up to date. You may email Nick with any changes. Thank you for your participation in this very important election and we look forward to seeing you in August.
Sincerely,
Amber Broadaway
SVMA President
Summer Update
Last weekend we opened up for Summer operations. The snow patches didn't just remind us of our record winter season - but delayed opening of our Sunrise lift and most of our mountain trails. That said, the restaurants, retail outlets, rental shop, ticket office, and our newly upgraded Adventure Park are now open, and the rest of the mountain is not far behind. For up-to-date operational hours and mountain conditions, download the Solitude App or visit our website linked below:
https://www.solitudemountain.com/
New for this year are Summer Camps, sold on a weekly basis for children ages 5 to 12. All Solitude Village Homeowners receive a 10% discount! For availability visit the link below:
https://www.solitudemountain.com/things-to-do/solitude-summer-camps
Tomorrow, Thursday, June 22 at 6 p.m. M.T., Amber Broadaway will be hosting our second annual Solitude Town Hall. If you are nearby you can stop by Moonbeam to join in person - otherwise, you may join us on Zoom. Follow the link below for specific time and information:
https://www.solitudemountain.com/things-to-do/events-and-activities/solitude-town-hall
We look forward to seeing you this summer! Our Homeowners Weekend is August 3-7 with the SVMA Annual Meeting taking place on August 4. This will be a fun-filled weekend - so we hope you can join. Stay tuned for further details.
Twin Lakes Dam
The water level at Twin Lakes Reservoir has reached the height of the spillways at Twin Lakes Dam. Big Cottonwood Creek water levels are higher than normal and are no longer controlled by the dam.
At this time, we are not concerned about flooding in any of our buildings but will be monitoring water levels closely. Updates will be sent if anything changes.
Twin Lakes Reservoir is located on the southeast side of our resort boundary and drains into Big Cottonwood Creek (linked below):
SVMA Survey
The SVMA would like you to participate in a short survey (7 questions) which will provide us feedback to better serve you. The survey is linked below:
The Solitude Village Master Association (or SVMA) was established in 1999 and provides services to all owners located within the Village at Solitude.
Some of the services which the SVMA provides include:
The Owners Club (located in Eagle Springs East)
With a pool and two hot tubs, the Owners Club is the place to enjoy those sunny afternoons or snowy evenings.
Located within the Club are family friendly spaces for
Billiards
Air Hockey, foosball, and a classic video game counsel (Pac Mac anyone?)
Exercise room
Restroom and Sauna facilities
Theater
A comfortable sitting room to enjoy reading or board games
Seasonal Activities and Events
Summer events have something for everyone – from live music in the Village Green to nature walks and star gazing, the Village at Solitude has it going on.
Is winter more your style? Whether it is a snowman building contest, storytelling, or smores on the camp fire, the Village provides a relaxed inviting après atmosphere.
The Village Green (summer)
Located at the heart of the Solitude Village, this area includes picnic spaces, BBQ grills, walking paths, and a gazebo with an open air fire pit.
Snow Removal, Landscaping, and Refuse Removal
With 500 inches of annual snowfall, keeping the Village roads and pathways clear is a continual effort.
Landscaping throughout the Village is cared for with an emphasis on local flora and fauna.
Trash and recycling receptacles located throughout the village require constant attention to ensure we can all enjoy the natural beauty of Solitude.
Utah at Florida Watch Party
Prep for the tailgate season in the Solitude Village with lawn games and football as our hometown Utes kickoff the season on the road versus the Florida Gators. Catch the game on the big screen at Last Chance Lodge with lawn games on the Last Chance Lodge lawn.
The fun starts on Saturday September 3 at 5:00 p.m. and admission is free.
We look forward to seeing you!
Mailroom Location Change
The Mailroom has moved from the Admin Building to the SRL Front Desk. This move is a result of feedback from owners who have had difficulty picking up packages during the mailroom hours. The SRL Front Desk has an advantage of being open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and located in a similarly convenient spot. Linked below is the Solitude Mailroom Village Package Policy.
https://alterraassets.widen.net/s/cnxmdglzrc
If there are any questions please contact Beata at Club Solitude or Nick at SRL.