Siena Hills HOA
This site presents news, documents, and events of interest to the more than 140 voting-lot members of Siena Hills neighborhood, located in the Des Moines, Iowa suburb of Ankeny.
Reminder: HOA dues are payable annually on or before 1 February.
Past due accounts have been turned over to the Handley Law Firm for collection. All associated legal fees are the responsibility of the property owner(s) and subject to additional late fees.
Postal mailing fee has increased from $5 to $25 to encourage the provision of an email address. This fee is subject to past due interest and legal recourse. Received funds are allocated in the following order: legal fees, past due interest, mailing fees, and HOA dues.
Annual HOA Meeting
Sunday, January 5, 2025 · 6:00 – 7:00pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ecd-zzfs-tcs
Fence
At the request of the HOA Board, On With Life (OWL) has installed a vinyl fence near the pond to separate the property. The HOA contributed 1/3 of the cost.
The hope is this will cut down or eliminate non-HOA members from parking at OWL then fishing on our pond.
Pond Restoration
A shock survey of the pond was completed on May 7th. All fish floated to the surface and were examined. Invasive or unhealthy fish were removed leaving many fish to live another day!
Now that we have a better understanding of the water and fish quality, more fish habitat structures will be added. We will also schedule fish stocking, including bait fish.
This process will be completed annually for the next few years so that we can continue to enjoy our amazing trophy pond!
UPDATE 11/06/24:
Pond restock happened on Nov 6 around 11am: Added 1,000 Bluegill, 40 Walleye, 40 Yellow Perch,
80 Black Crappie, 25# Fathead Minnows and
25# Golden Shiners - See pictures above!
CRP Prairie Grass
After working closely with the Polk County Conservation Office and the City of Ankeny, a natural prairie grass test area was planted. The goal is to reduce mowing expenses. Plus, it is great for nature and our environment!
Results likely won't be seen for several years. At that time, the Board will decide if and where to plant additional areas of prairie grass.
What was planted: short grass prairie seed (with wildflowers) mix
Riprap Replenishment
The Board paid $2,500 to replenish 12 tons of riprap in the large pond. This additional expense was caused by individuals moving the rocks to create a dam near the bridge and throwing rocks into the pond. Riprap is human-placed rock used to protect the shoreline against erosion.
Permission to Use Fishing Pond
As the signs state, the pond is not public. It is private property of the HOA.
HOA members do not have the authority to give permission to anyone to use HOA property and its resources.
Non-HOA members may use HOA property with a HOA member only, i.e. you are fishing with visiting friends or family.
At the request of the Board, On With Life (OWL) is obtaining a bid to install a fence between their family house parking lot and the pond. Do not park at OWL to use the pond.
No Vehicles on Green Space
Please do not drive or allow others to drive to your property on any HOA green space. We want to avoid any potential damage to this area. You will be responsible for any damage caused.
Ankeny Code Enforcement
Please contact the City of Ankeny to Report a Concern. This includes weed and grass height, tree overhang, junk vehicles, damaged sod due to snowplow, broken curb, sidewalk in disrepair, potholes, etc.