Sherwood Forest - SFOA

06/13/2026

NOTE: Ballots are being collected through today June 13th until the club house closes. The club house made a mistake. This was immediately corrected. Please turn in your ballots TODAY!
Thank You!

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

Here is your weekender for June12, 2026.

06/10/2026

Please help support the golf cart raffle buy your ticket now GRAND PRIZE: 2023 YAMAHA DRIVE 2 POWER TECH 48V GOLF CART WITH A 4 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY 2nd & 3rd prizes $250 each. All profits go towards the extras that benifit the park. Note: The profits from last year raffle are going towards arbors on the mini golf course to help dress it up. Watch the arbors going up in the next couple of weeks. Your support is appreciated. You can't win if you dont purchase a ticket your support is greatly appreciated!

06/08/2026

Clarification on why most of the new HOA Bill of rights does not apply to SFOA

Until the applicability section of Chapter 515B is changed to apply to a common interest community like SFOA, the requirements are not applicable. There was an “application” section in the legislation that states the sections in the new bill “apply to common interest communities created before, on, or after the date of enactment” but the legislation did not change the “applicability” section of 515B.1-102 to make the entire chapter apply to all common interest communities. As Section 515B.1-102 provides language that makes SFOA exempt from 515B (with a couple limited exceptions as stated below) we take the position the new legislation does not apply.

The below is the analysis of why 515B does not apply to SFOA.

Section 515B.1-102(e)(2) states that this chapter (chapter 515B) shall not apply, except by election …. to the following “a common interest community that consists solely of platted lots or other separate parcels of real estate designed or utilized for detached single family dwellings or agricultural purposes, with or without common property, where no association or master association has an obligation to maintain any building containing a dwelling or any agricultural building located or to be located on such platted lots or parcels; except that section 515B.4-101(e) shall apply to the sale of such platted lots or parcels of real estate if the common interest community is or will be subject to a master declaration.”

SFOA is a common interest community that consists solely of platted lots or other separate parcels of real estate “where no association or master association has an obligation to maintain any building containing a dwelling or any agricultural building located or to be located on such platted lots or parcels.” As SFOA is not responsible for maintenance of the buildings/dwellings on the Lots and has not “elected” to be governed by 515B, the new changes to 515B do not apply to SFOA. There are only some specific exceptions where some provisions in 515B apply to all common interest communities, and these are Sections 515B.1-106, 515B.1-116, 515B.2-118, subsections (a)(5), (a)(7), and (d), and 515B.4-107. The only revisions that will apply to SFOA are the changes to Section 515B.4-107, which relate to resale disclosure documents provided by SFOA.

06/08/2026

To clarify some mis-information out there. Below is a clarification as to Sherwood Forest (SFOA) being used as a case study in the New Law passed. As it states Sherwood Forest was NOT a case study, But Sherwood Forest Association, Inc and HOA in Minnetonka MN was used in the study (not as the primary) the primary was the Lakeville MN HOA. The New Law focuses on Residential Housing Associations not Recreational Campgrounds!

Here is a link for the Sherwood Forest Association HOA.

https://www.sherwoodforestmn.org/

This post was written and researched. It as not utilized by ChatGTP!

06/05/2026

Weekender

06/02/2026

Permits: For further clarification on the boards position on permitting here is a summary. Please keep in mind the Board has a fiduciary obligation to follow the SFOA governing documents, and rules when issuing permits.

When a member applies for a permit, the member fills out the permit along with a grid paper documenting what actual measurements of the structure to be placed on the lot are. Included with the measurements the drawing needs to show how the structure sits on the lot in regards to lot lines and setbacks. In addition, all four corners of the lot need to be flagged, once that is done and the lot is compliant the environmental committee will issue a permit. Once the project is completed the Environmental committee inspects the lot to be sure the structure was completed as presented per the permit. In the event the project was actually done differently then presented the permit closure is denied and the structures will need to be moved to match the original description. (Pretty simple)

Now let’s say you apply for a new permit and it is determined by the environmental committee that old structures are sitting in the setbacks and or common grounds the board has taken the stance that we cannot turn a blind eye to that like some past boards have done. So again, very simple bring your lot into compliance or you do not get a permit for your new structure. We are handling this one lot at a time as has been explained many times. The board has no authority to allow a member’s structures to remain on common ground. The board does have the authority to give temporary permission to allow setback violations and we now have a document to allow some setback violations to take place. Note: Setback violations temporary permission will only be considered on existing structures when applying for a new permit for a new structure. Not all setback violations will be given temporary permission this will be considered one lot at a time and must be approved by the environmental committee and the board of directors.

SFOA Board of Directors

05/30/2026

Subject: Clarification and to Address Rumors Running Within the Forest.

Dear Association Members,

The Board of Directors is issuing this communication to clarify recent enforcement actions regarding common ground property lines. Our goal is to ensure all members have accurate information and to reinforce our commitment to fair rule enforcement.
Recently, questions have arisen regarding a specific enforcement action, with concerns raised that an individual lot owner is being unfairly targeted. We want to assure the community that this is not the case. The Board acts strictly based on official documentation, rules and community governing documents.
In this specific instance, a standard review revealed that structures were built on designated common ground. A cross-reference with the original, SFOA approved permit application showed that the structures were not placed in the locations that had been officially approved. The permit application submitted by the member contained lot layout representations, but the actual physical construction did not match those approved plans.
Because the placement of these structures directly violates the approved permit and encroaches onto shared community property, the Board must take action. We are simply requiring that the member adjust and move the structures to match the exact specifications detailed in their own approved permit application.
The Board has a legal and fiduciary duty to protect community property and ensure that all architectural guidelines are followed consistently. We do not target individual members; we enforce the agreed-upon rules and the permits issued under them to protect the property values and rights of the entire community.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support in keeping Sherwood Forest a wonderful place to own property.

Sincerely,
The SFOA Board of Directors

05/21/2026

Saturday May 23rd at the Pavilion 12p-2p.