History

 

Willow Run – St. George UT


The History of Willow Run – Beginning (bottom) to present (top)

Trivia: What happened to buildings B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I?
hint: 1986


2023

The Valley View xeriscape project was completed.
The hot tub and indoor pool heaters were replaced
The indoor pool and spa were repaired and resurfaced.
Indoor pool house bathroom and floors were updated and resurfaced
Parking garage for J Bldg. was repaired and painted.
Multiple 5 contracts that the HOA were paying were completed and not renewed including TDS.
HOA dues are decreased from $235 down to $225/mo
Sept 2022 to Sept 2023 yearly accomplishments.pdf


2022

Willow Run management is fully converted to being digital.
Paul Properties is contracted for accounting services only.
Day to day property management is taken on by the board with the help of the website.
Red Rock Pool and Spa is contracted for 2022 to service the pools and hot tub.
HOA dues are raised from $225 to $235/mo
Sept 2021 to Sept 2022 yearly accomplishments.pdf


2021

Jim Wheeler becomes HOA President
www.willowrunstg.com is launched and there is a major effort to go digital
Property is divided into 7 sections and assigned to board members to meet owners needs and facilitate communications.
Each board member is responsible for an area of focus within the property.
Paul Properties is contracted for property management.
Scott McGhie is contracted as needed for handyman services.
The A Building stairs are repaired and the treads are replaced.
Roof damage to the A-Building garage, and to J-205, caused by falling trees during a windstorm, are repaired.
Donations to improve the clubhouse pay for a new treadmill and a pool table.
Donations and volunteers repair the stucco and paint the West property wall along Valley View drive.
The HCAV unit for the indoor pool is replaced ($13,000).
The roof top dehumidification system for the indoor pool is overhauled ($6,000).


2000

Phase 1 of Zeroscape project on Valley View drive is completed ($300 assessment)
Monthly HOA Dues are increased to $225 per month.


2019

Robert Forsberg becomes HOA President
Community wide roof repairs are made ($900 assessment)


2018

A 5 year contract with TDS cable TV is signed


2017

Jenny Arganbright becomes HOA President
RainMaker (Ben Deceuster) contracted for yard care


2016

East wall raised in some areas


2015

Lori Nielsen becomes HOA President
A 60 month Town & Country bank loan for $70k was taken out May 19, 2015 to cover:
New HVAC installed for indoor pool
New pressure reducing valves installed at all 4 water meters
“A” Bldg sink issue was resolved by lifting the building and reinforcing the foundation, fixing sidewalks, yard, and steps


2014

Lis Roach becomes HOA President
FCS Property Management Company is contracted


2013

Indoor pool re-plastered, ceiling re-finished, decking re-finished, proper drainage installed


2012

CC&Rs are revised
3 year contract signed with VA Robinson for tree service
Outdoor pool re-plastered, decking repaired and expanded with proper draining installed


2011

Outdoor pool equipment room is renovated and expanded
Tennis court is resurfaced/rebuilt with stress cabling


2010

Robert Forsberg becomes HOA President
Deseret Edge Property Management Company is contracted (short term)


2008

F1 Property Management Company is contracted


2006

Bert Cole becomes HOA President
Preferred Property Management Company is contracted
Amended CC&R’s are ammended
New roads from “A” bldg to Unit 46 were completed by Wester Rock Products
Monthly HOA Dues are increased to $154 per month


2004

Dennis Wilson becomes HOA President
Monthly HOA Dues are increased to $115 per month


2002

Lee Duncan becomes HOA President.
Robert Forsberg, a board member, becomes onsite manager (Nov 1, 2002 – Nov 1, 2004)


2001

Gene Orton becomes HOA President
Steve Hansen is hired for full time maintenance (Jul 3, 2001 – Aug 29, 2001)
Ken Half is hired for full time maintenance (Aug 30, 2021 – Jan 11, 2002)


2000

Darla Rust becomes HOA President, and the North wall sink hole is addressed.


1998

Johansen Pool Service is contracted


1997

Ron Forkell is hired full time for yard/maintenance (Mar 01, 1997 – Jul 15, 2001)


1992

Clair Whitely becomes HOA President


1991

Willow Run associations for Phases I-IV and V are merged, creating a single association for all of Willow Run
Willow Run Development History.pdf outlines the 2 seperate corporations that were created during the development of Willow Run and their merger


1990

North retaining wall built


1988

A Joint Use and Operation Agreement was established on Nov 1 between 2 Willow Run associations (Phases I-IV & Phase V)


1989

Phase IV is completed, comprised of Patio homes:
23 & 25
27
29
31 & 33
34-67

Heavy rainfall caused flooding in the Southeast corner of the property. Neighbors with sledge hammers had to open the brick wall to allow the water to drain.


1987

Original design and project of 180 units is reduced to 120 units. Monthly HOA dues is introduced at $75 per month
Phase IV is completed, comprised of Patio homes:
11 & 13
15 & 17
19 & 21
14 & 16
18 & 20
22 & 24
26 & 28
30
32


1986

Phase II, the “J” Bldg is completed
Phase III is changed from condos to patio homes to address market demand. Originally, no patios homes were planned. The entire property was be comprised of condominiums, Buildings A-J. Buildings A and J were the first to be built, so their names remained, but no other condominiums were built.
Phase III is completed, comprised of Patio homes:
1 & 3 & 5
7 & 9
2 & 4
6 & 8
10 & 12


1985

HOA is established and the first board is organized with Eugene Orton as President

Phase I, the “A” Bldg is completed


1984


1982

Willow Run design and construction starts. Jay Ence Owner/Contractor, Jean Magnum and Larry Gordon, Sales

WILLOW RUN is the result of a combination of efforts by a compatible group of individuals : Ned Gregorson, Developer; Jay and Kevin Ence, Developers and Contractors; Frank Fisher – Architect; Rick Bentley – Accountant; Terry Taylor – Real Estate Sales

WILLOW RUN is located on Valley View Drive just north of the Santa Clara River bordering Green Valley. The 13 acres now known as WILLOW RUN lay begging to be developed. Ned Gregerson, the catalyst of the group got the project underway by arranging the purchase of the property from Rocky Mountain Company through ERA West Realtors.

Frank Fisher began immediately to draw up plans based upon what the group felt was most needed in the Southern Utah townhome market.

WILLOW RUN is being developed especially for the person who is looking for quiet elegance in a full-time residence, or a peacefully protected weekend and winter get away with amenities of resort living while maintaining a restful atmosphere.

Frank Fisher has made use of the farmland setting of WILLOW RUN with an architectural landscape plan that begins as you approach the site on Valley View Drive and follows through the gateway of the perspective walls and into the project, blending the town home’s indoor swimming pool, clubhouse, and tennis courts into one natural setting.

The two-level townhomes will feature earth-tone stucco brick and wood construction capped with tile roofs to blend with the surrounding red heel scenery.

With Ence Construction as general contractor, construction has begun on the first 18 of 125 townhomes.

Ence Construction is bringing together all the expertise gained in the construction of over one hundred townhomes previously built by them in the Saint George area over the past three years.

The amenities of WILLOW RUN will be grouped in a central location and will include two tennis courts, presently under construction, an indoor swimming pool, scheduled for construction beginning the last week of November, and a clubhouse, to be built upon completion of the indoor pool.

Completed models are expected to be ready before first of the year and will be furnished. Decorated by Gregerson and Gregory, a St. George design corporation who have worked with the developer and architect to assure floor plans that are aesthetically pleasing as well as functional.

Controller Rick Bentley and Sales Manager Terry Taylor are working together with Williamsburg Mortgage to structure pricing and financing that will target in on the existing market to assure an ongoing program of construction and sales.

An on-site sales office has been moved into the project and we’ll be manned by ERA West Realtor’s sales staff including Terry Taylor, Randy Taylor, and Sheron Hafen, Jean Mangum, and Sue Williams.