Public Meetings - Castle Rock, Colorado

The Castle Rock Town Council met on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers. The meeting included proclamations, updates on drought conditions, approval of the 2023 Water Master Plan, an intergovernmental agreement for a wastewater system on Highway 85, a consolidated service plan for Valley View Metro Districts, and authorization to condemn a parcel for the Crystal Valley Interchange. All votes were unanimous (7-0) with all seven council members present. Proclamations - Three proclamations were presented: Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week (May 14-20, 2023), Historic Preservation Month (May 2023), and Building Safety Month (May 2023). These were approved by a 6-0 vote on April 18, 2023, and read into the record. Consent Calendar - Approved without discussion: Resolution 2023-056 (Water Lease Agreement with Sublette, Inc. for Rothe/Sublette Recharge Project), Resolution 2023-057 (Water Lease Agreement with Colorado Parks and Wildlife for Chatfield Reservoir), Proclamation 2023-006 (National Public Works Week), Proclamation 2023-007 (Ducky Derby Month – June 2023), and the minutes of the April 18, 2023 Town Council meeting. Public Comments & Testimony - Karen Johnson (resident) spoke during Unscheduled Public Appearances, requesting the Town provide representation to voice opposition to SB23-213 (land use bill) during the House committee hearing. - Shaunt Oozoonian (representing Hyperion Fund L.P.) spoke during the public hearing on the condemnation resolution, objecting to the taking of the entire 4.685-acre parcel for the Crystal Valley Interchange. He argued that good-faith negotiations had not occurred and that a design alternative existed that would require only a partial taking. He requested a one-month continuance to allow further negotiations. Discussion Items Update: Year-End Financial Review (Period Ending Dec. 31, 2022) - Town Manager Dave Corliss reported that revenue was up 3% over budget, driven by strong sales tax performance. However, the building industry is down 60% from its high, impacting impact fees. The Town had a TABOR surplus, which will be allocated to police, fire, and roads. Corliss noted the purchase of the historic Cantril Building, which will be preserved for community use. Update: Drought Conditions - Mark Marlowe, Director of Castle Rock Water, reported that the area is in moderate drought. Rainfall for the first four months of 2023 is significantly below historical averages. Aurora and Centennial have declared stage one drought restrictions, which will impact Castle Rock's ability to draw WISE water (up to 1.6 million gallons per day) during summer. The Town may need to issue an advisory drought if the water supply index falls below 1.1. No vote was taken. Resolution 2023-058: 2023 Water Master Plan - Mark Marlowe presented the five-year plan, which projects $416 million in capital improvements through 2066 (up $113 million from the previous plan). Key elements include direct potable reuse, defending groundwater rights, and adding Denver Basin wells. The plan was recommended by the Water Commission. The council approved unanimously. Resolution 2023-059: Highway 85 Wastewater IGA with Douglas County - Mark Marlowe explained that Douglas County will provide $26.8 million in ARPA funds for Phase 1 of a wastewater collection and treatment system along the Highway 85 corridor. Castle Rock Water will own and operate the system, charging a 10% extraterritorial surcharge. Benefits include improved water quality in Plum Creek and Chatfield Reservoir, a potential trail from Castle Rock to Chatfield, and economic development. The council approved unanimously. Resolution 2023-060: Valley View Metropolitan District Nos. 1-3 Consolidated Service Plan - Town Attorney Mike Hyman and Tom George (Spencer Fane LLP) presented the plan for 409 acres. The districts will have a maximum debt service mill levy of 50 mills and an overall levy of 60 mills, with a debt limit of $68 million. A regional mill levy of 5 mills will be remitted to the Town. The council approved unanimously. Resolution 2023-061: Condemnation for Crystal Valley Interchange (Hyperion Parcel) - Mike Hyman and Public Works Director Dan Siler explained that the Town needs to acquire the entire 4.685-acre parcel for a redesigned interchange that includes loop ramps and a roundabout. The Town's appraisal valued the land at $816,228; the owner's appraisal was $1,228,556. Despite multiple communications, no agreement was reached. The council voted 7-0 to authorize condemnation proceedings. Key Outcomes - Approved the 2023 Water Master Plan (Resolution 2023-058) unanimously. - Approved the Highway 85 Wastewater Intergovernmental Agreement (Resolution 2023-059) unanimously. - Approved the Valley View Metropolitan District consolidated service plan (Resolution 2023-060) unanimously. - Authorized condemnation of the Hyperion Fund parcel for the Crystal Valley Interchange (Resolution 2023-061) unanimously. - The meeting adjourned at 8:16 PM.

The Castle Rock Town Council met on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers and virtually. Mayor Jason Gray presided, with Councilmembers Ryan Hollingshead, Laura Cavey, Desiree LaFleur, Max Brooks, and Tim Dietz present. Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Bracken was absent. The meeting included proclamations, public comments, quasi-judicial hearings, and discussions on sign code enforcement, water quality legislation, and a major water treatment expansion. All votes were 6-0 except where noted. Consent Calendar - Approval of the Consent Calendar by a 6-0 vote, including: - Resolution 2023-052: Appointing Jeff Brauer as the Town’s representative to the Rueter-Hess Recreation Advisory Board. - Proclamation 2023-003: Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week (presentation on May 2). - Proclamation 2023-004: Historic Preservation Month – May 2023 (presentation on May 2). - Proclamation 2023-005: Building Safety Month – May 2023 (presentation on May 2). - Minutes from the April 4, 2023 Town Council meeting. Public Comments & Testimony - Unscheduled Public Appearances: Two residents, Christopher Stacey and Bryon Wentzlaff, addressed Council about unsafe parking of vehicles and trailers on public streets for extended periods. They requested amendments to the Municipal Code to clarify restrictions, particularly near schools. Council referred the issue to staff for review. - Quasi-Judicial Hearings: No public comments were received on the Avilla at Founders Village site development plan or the Wellspring Community Annexation eligibility hearing. Discussion Items - Proclamation: Arbor Day 2023 – Mayor Gray read the proclamation, noting Castle Rock’s recognition as a Tree City USA. - Town Manager’s Report: Dave Corliss updated Council on monitoring Senate Bill 213 (single-family zoning preemption) and a draft letter opposing state preemption of local authority over psilocybin establishments. Council voted 6-0 to endorse the intent of the letter. - Avilla at Founders Village (Quasi-Judicial): A proposal for 105 single-story, for-rent homes on 9.3 acres near Mesa Middle School. The applicant (NexMetro Communities) described the “missing middle” housing option. Councilmember Brooks recused himself. Council approved the resolution 4-1, with Councilmember Cavey voting no, citing concerns about traffic and parking. - Wellspring Community Annexation Eligibility (Quasi-Judicial): Staff confirmed the 498 E. Wolfensberger Road parcel meets state eligibility criteria. Council unanimously approved the resolution (6-0), clearing the way for future annexation hearings. - Sign Code Amendment and Weekend Enforcement: Director Tara Vargish presented an update on the sign code (Title 19) and discussed enforcement of sign restrictions in the right-of-way. Council debated options, with some members favoring increased enforcement and others cautioning against overreach. Council directed staff to increase enforcement to include weekends after a community engagement period of no less than three weeks. The motion passed 5-1, with Mayor Gray opposed. - Senate Bill 23-267 (Informational): Mark Marlowe, Director of Castle Rock Water, explained the bill to impose a $1/day entrance fee at Chatfield State Park for five years to fund water quality improvements. Council expressed support for the bill. - Plum Creek Water Purification Facility Expansion: Marlowe presented a resolution to approve a $2.38 million design consultant agreement with Burns & McDonnell to double the facility's capacity to 12 million gallons per day by 2026. The project also includes long-lead equipment procurement and a guaranteed maximum price contract. Council unanimously approved Resolution 2023-055 (6-0). Key Outcomes - Consent Calendar: Approved 6-0. - Psilocybin Letter Endorsement: Approved 6-0. - Avilla at Founders Village (Resolution 2023-053): Approved 4-1 (Cavey dissenting; Brooks recused; Bracken absent). - Wellspring Annexation Eligibility (Resolution 2023-054): Approved 6-0. - Sign Code Weekend Enforcement: Approved 5-1 (Gray dissenting; Bracken absent). - Plum Creek Expansion Design Agreement (Resolution 2023-055): Approved 6-0. - Next Steps: Staff will investigate parking code amendments, begin weekend sign enforcement after a community outreach period, and proceed with the water facility design. The Town will continue to monitor state legislation including SB 213, SB 267, and HB 23-1282.

The Castle Rock Town Council met on April 4, 2023, at 6:00 PM in Town Hall Council Chambers. The meeting covered a proclamation for Water Conservation Month, updates on the town website redesign, calendar reminders, development services projects, and a series of consent calendar items. The main discussion items included a resolution opposing Senate Bill 23-213 (statewide land use preemptions), amendments to the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program and Snowplowing/ Ice Control Policy, and approval of construction contracts for the Castle Rock Reservoir projects. All votes were unanimous (7-0). Consent Calendar The consent calendar was approved unanimously, including: - Ordinance 2023-007: Amending zoning code sections (second reading). - Ordinance 2023-008: First amendment to FY2023 budget with supplemental appropriations. - Ordinance 2023-009: Amending Municipal Code sections on transportation design criteria, alley access, and downtown overlay. - Resolution 2023-042: Construction contract with Global Underground Corporation for East Plum Creek Open Space Well Facility. - Resolution 2023-043: Construction contract with RME Ltd., LLC for Prestwick Water Rehabilitation Project. - Resolution 2023-044: Services agreement with Burns & McDonnell Engineering for Pinery Water Pipeline Project. - Resolution 2023-045: Consenting to dissolution of Castle Pines Commercial Metropolitan District No. 1. - Resolution 2023-046: Appointing Alinio Azevedo and Jill Grabill to Miller’s Landing Business Improvement District Board. - Appointment 2023-002: David Van Dellen as alternate board member for Plum Creek Water Reclamation Authority. - Proclamation 2023-002: Arbor Day 2023 (presentation on April 18). - Minutes of March 21, 2023, meeting. Public Comments & Testimony - On Item 21 (Resolution 2023-051 for Wheeler contract), resident Robert Wahl expressed concern about the low bid spread for the reservoir construction project, citing potential risks. He urged careful oversight. Todd Warnke, Chair of Castle Rock Water Commission, noted that the commission had thoroughly discussed the bid and unanimously recommended approval. Discussion Items - Resolution 2023-047: Opposition to Senate Bill 23-213 – Town Manager David Corliss presented a detailed analysis of the bill, emphasizing its preemption of local zoning authority, removal of single-family only districts, and negative impacts on parking, water, and home values. Council members spoke strongly against the bill, calling it a land grab and an overreach. The resolution passed 7-0, with a request to add all council signatures to the opposition letter. - Resolution 2023-048: Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program Amendments – Dan Sailer, Public Works Director, explained the changes extending eligibility to collector roadways and allowing self-funded treatments for local streets. The process requires a minimum of 20 properties (or 25% of the influence area) to petition. Council approval is needed for collector treatments. The Public Works Commission unanimously recommended adoption. Passed 7-0. - Resolution 2023-049: Snowplowing and Ice Control Policy Amendments – Sailer described the amendment giving the Town Manager preemptive authority to deploy plows on local streets during extreme cold and back-to-back snow events, based on January 2023 experience. The Public Works Commission recommended unanimously. Passed 7-0. - Resolution 2023-050: Construction Contract with Hudick Excavating, Inc. (HEI Civil) for Castle Rock Reservoir No. 2 and No. 1 – Mark Marlowe, Director of Castle Rock Water, presented the project scope: adding 1,340 acre-feet of storage at the Sedalia site to support renewable water goals. Low bid was $26.5 million (engineer’s estimate $28.3 million), with a 5% contingency bringing total authorization to $27.8 million. A budget amendment of $11.2 million is needed. The Water Commission unanimously recommended approval. Passed 7-0. - Resolution 2023-051: Waiving Bidding and Approving Services Agreement with W.W. Wheeler & Associates – Marlowe noted the $2.1 million contract (plus 5% contingency) for construction support services, materials testing, and oversight. The design engineer’s total costs are about $3 million, below the typical 15% of construction. Passed 7-0. Key Outcomes - Approved proclamation for April as Water Conservation Month (previously approved March 21). - Approved all consent calendar items unanimously. - Adopted Resolution 2023-047 opposing SB 23-213 with all council signatures on the letter. - Adopted Resolution 2023-048 amending the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program. - Adopted Resolution 2023-049 amending the Snowplowing and Ice Control Policy. - Adopted Resolution 2023-050 awarding construction contract to HEI Civil for reservoir project. - Adopted Resolution 2023-051 approving sole-source agreement with W.W. Wheeler & Associates. - Meeting adjourned at 7:54 PM.

The Castle Rock Town Council met on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers in a hybrid format, and adjourned at 8:52 PM. All seven councilmembers were present; Councilmember Ryan Hollingshead participated remotely. Mayor Jason Gray presided. The Council approved the agenda, the consent calendar, and all action items on 7-0 votes. Town Manager’s Report - 2023 Capital Carryforward: Town Manager Dave Corliss reported that unspent 2022 capital appropriations automatically carry forward, totaling over $80 million, with major projects including the Crystal Valley Interchange scheduled to begin construction this summer. - 2023 Pavement Maintenance Program: Public Works Director Dan Sailer outlined the $18.5 million program, including slurry seal, asphalt mill and overlay, full depth reclamation, curb/gutter/sidewalk repair, parking lot work, pavement markings, and nighttime construction variances. He said Public Works Commission unanimously recommended the associated contract awards. - Boards and Commissions Recruitment: Shannon Eklund presented the schedule; applications open April 1-24, interviews are scheduled for May 9, and appointments will be considered May 16 and in June. - Calendar reminders: A Pavement Maintenance Program open house for Founders Village is scheduled March 23; the State Demographer will present at the April 6 Town Hall meeting. - Lake Nutrient Criteria: Castle Rock Water Director Mark Marlowe reported on an April 10 Water Quality Control Commission hearing. The proposed statewide lake nutrient standards could require reverse osmosis and could roughly triple wastewater rates. A letter signed by the mayor supported delaying implementation for reservoirs downstream of wastewater plants, including Chatfield and Cherry Creek, to allow site-specific standards. The state cost-benefit analysis was expected that day but had not yet been released. - Development Services and quasi-judicial project updates were provided as information. The Town Attorney noted Lena McClelland will attend the April 4 meeting. Public Comments & Testimony - Unscheduled public appearances: Residents Jim Modafferi and Josh Clopton, who live on Antelope Place, asked about the future intent of extending roadway pavement up to Antelope Place. They cited public safety, fire apparatus access, mud and erosion concerns, and said heavy construction traffic had affected their property, including a family member’s vehicle sliding. They asked the Town to take responsibility and pave the road. Mayor Gray and staff agreed to investigate, provide a map, and follow up with Council and the residents. Staff noted some portions may involve unincorporated county roads and developer obligations. - RES 2023-041 Meadows Subdivision: No public comment was received. - DIR 2023-010 Multi-family Parking: No public comment was received. - Council Community Grants: Representatives of the Castle Rock Orchestra, Castle Rock Pirates Rugby Club, and Castle View Band Booster Club spoke in support of their grant requests. - ORD 2023-007, ORD 2023-008, and ORD 2023-009: No public comment was received. Consent Calendar - The Council approved the consent calendar 7-0, including 15 items: ORD 2023-006 (Plum Creek Planned Development Plan Amendment No. 3, second reading); RES 2023-029 (Police Department Improvements change order with MW Golden Constructors); RES 2023-030 and RES 2023-031 (Schmidt Construction asphalt overlay and full depth reclamation); RES 2023-032 (Metro Pavers parking lot improvements); RES 2023-033 (Chato’s Concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk replacement); RES 2023-034 (Vance Brothers slurry seal); RES 2023-035 (Colorado Barricade pavement marking maintenance agreement); RES 2023-036 (reallocation of 2023 Pavement Maintenance Program funds); RES 2023-037 (nighttime construction variance for the PMP and Capital Improvement Program); RES 2023-038 (Cherry Creek Project Water Authority capital assessment for Walker Reservoir Phase Two); RES 2023-039 (sole-source contract with Hydro Resources - Rocky Mountain, Inc. for the Bell Mountain Ranch Well A-3 re-drill); RES 2023-040 (nighttime construction variance for the Tank 18 Blue Zone Main Project); PROC 2023-001 (Mayor’s Challenge supporting April as Water Conservation Month); and MIN 2023-008 (March 7, 2023 meeting minutes). Quasi-Judicial Hearing - RES 2023-041 - Meadows Subdivision Parcel 6 Site Development Plan Amendment 13: Approved 7-0. The 136-acre site, zoned for single-family residential, would be developed with 77 lots rather than the previously approved 59-lot plan. Staff and applicant R.C. Hanisch said the amendment increases open space from 64% to 84%, or 114 acres, reduces the development footprint, protects golf course and ridgeline buffers, and preserves trail connections. Proposed lots average about 9,255 square feet; the previously approved lots averaged about 32,000 square feet. Planning Commission recommended approval 6-0 on March 9, 2023. Discussion and Action Items - DIR 2023-010 - Multi-family Parking Requirements: Staff reviewed the Town’s 11 parking regulatory frameworks, including three municipal code sections and eight planned developments. A 200-unit example produced parking requirements ranging from 298 spaces for Meadows Town Center to 412 spaces for Dawson Trails, with the municipal code at 393 spaces. R.C. Hanisch presented how shared parking works at Meadows Town Center. Council discussion raised concerns about parking capacity in the Meadows Town Center and downtown, the lack of mass transit, and senior parking needs. Mayor Pro Tem Bracken expressed his opinion that the Meadows Town Center would fail from parking if the remaining parcels do not solve the overall parking deficit. The Council directed staff to engage the multifamily development community and return with feedback and recommendations covering regular multifamily, senior multifamily, and downtown multifamily parking standards. Motion passed 7-0. - DIR 2023-011 - First Quarter Council Community Grants: The Council awarded $500 to each of four applicants for a total of $2,000: Castle Rock Orchestra, Castle Rock Pirates Rugby Club, Castle View Band Booster Club, and Douglas County High School. Finance Director Trish Muller noted the annual grant program budget is $8,000 in quarterly awards; two additional applications were deferred to the second quarter. Motion passed 7-0. - ORD 2023-007 - Title 17 Zoning Code Updates, First Reading: Approved 7-0. The ordinance creates a new industrial employment district, updates definitions for family child care homes and accessory dwelling units, and makes various consistency and cleanup changes to the zoning code. It does not change existing I-1 or I-2 zoning. - ORD 2023-008 - First Amendment to the FY2023 Budget, First Reading: Approved 7-0. The amendment adds $167,800 in revenue and $5,902,635 in expenses, including water system repairs, storm sewer video inspection, transportation projects and grant matches, bridge maintenance, replacement vehicles, fire station improvements, a co-responder officer reimbursement from Douglas County, fire mitigation funds, and police station ADA improvements. - ORD 2023-009 - Transportation Design Criteria Manual, Alley Access, and Downtown Overlay District, First Reading: Approved 7-0. Updates include a 10-foot minimum downtown sidewalk width where triggered by major building modifications, rapid flashing beacons at crosswalks, small cell facility placement in the right-of-way, updated pavement design standards, and alley access changes for residential units fronting collectors. Public Works Commission unanimously recommended the updates. Key Outcomes - All formal motions passed 7-0, including approval of the agenda, the consent calendar, the quasi-judicial resolution, the discussion-item motions, and the three first-reading ordinances. - The Town took no formal action on the residents’ road-paving request; it was referred to staff for follow-up. - Staff was directed to engage stakeholders on potential changes to multifamily parking standards and to bring back feedback and recommendations. - Grant funding of $500 each was awarded to four community organizations. - The meeting adjourned at 8:52 PM.

The Castle Rock Town Council met on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 8:07 PM in Town Hall Council Chambers. All seven Council members were present: Mayor Jason Gray, Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Bracken, and Councilmembers Ryan Hollingshead, Laura Cavey, Desiree LaFleur, Max Brooks, and Tim Dietz. The meeting included a legislative update from State Representative Lisa Frizell, a hazardous-materials risk briefing, development project updates, approval of the consent calendar, two quasi-judicial hearings, and adoption of three water-related plans. Council Comments - Mayor Gray condemned anti-Semitic flyers circulating in Castle Rock, called the prejudice disheartening, and encouraged residents to report incidents to police. - Councilmember Brooks recognized his stepdaughter and highlighted 2022 crime reductions in Castle Rock, including a 42% decrease in property crime, a 4% decrease in crimes against persons, and a 15% decrease in auto theft, crediting Police Chief Cauley. - Mayor Pro Tem Bracken said emails from Denver City Council about climate preparedness and job creation were disingenuous and urged vigilance about state and Front Range policy messaging. Legislative Update – Representative Lisa Frizell - Rep. Frizell (House District 45) reported that 230 bills had been introduced in the Colorado House as of March 6, compared with more than 700 bills in the previous session. - She described pending legislation on gun bills, tenant and property-rights measures, an affordable housing bill (HB 23-1184) exempting land for nonprofit and charitable affordable housing, and bills on overdose prevention centers and reporting immunity. - Mayor Pro Tem Bracken questioned the state potentially superseding local zoning and land-use control; Rep. Frizell said she had not yet seen that bill and that local-government experience in the legislature should guide decision-making. - Councilmember Cavey voiced strong opposition to pending gun-control bills and a psychedelics bill that municipalities could not opt out of. Councilmember Brooks expressed 100% support for defending Second Amendment rights alongside Cavey. Town Manager’s Report - Assistant Town Manager Kristin Read provided a legislative update: the Town reaffirmed support for making motor-vehicle theft a felony, support for local control on psychedelics, and opposition to statewide land-use regulations. She asked Council for direction on proposed bills involving flushable-wipes labeling, collective bargaining, and municipal-code arrest authority. - Council directed staff to draft a letter communicating its positions to the Town’s legislative delegation, the Colorado Municipal League, and others. The motion passed 7-0. Council tabled a position on the collective-bargaining bill pending more information. - Town Manager Dave Corliss reminded Council of the April 6 State Demographer presentation and May 9 Boards and Commissions interviews. Hazardous Materials Risk Overview - Fire Chief Norris Croom presented the hazardous-materials risk assessment requested after the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment. - Castle Rock Fire and Rescue is the Town’s designated emergency response agency; the county is the DARA for county property. The Town completed a comprehensive risk assessment in 2021, including a 12-month rail commodity flow study. - Most rail hazardous materials through town were Class 9 miscellaneous and Class 3 flammable liquids; 22% were other classes. None of the chemicals involved in the East Palestine derailment were transported on Castle Rock rail lines during the study period. - On highways, roughly 88% of vehicles observed were not placarded; of the 12% placarded, most carried flammable liquids and 65% spanned other hazardous-material classes. - Chief Croom said no one front-range department could handle an incident like East Palestine alone; the Town would rely on mutual-aid agreements, the Douglas County incident management team, and county, state, and federal escalation. The Town is not notified of train contents, but trains carry a bill of lading for responders. - Councilmember LaFleur asked about multi-jurisdiction highway incidents; Councilmember Cavey asked about notification of rail cargo; Councilmember Dietz thanked Chief Croom for the update. Development Services Project Updates - Director Tara Vargish highlighted new pre-applications, including 10 warehouse condominiums at 379 Alexander Place (about 63,000 square feet), a Discount Tire storage enclosure, a town widening project on Crowfoot Valley Road, a Founders Village pool pavilion, a roundabout at Mikelson Boulevard and Mitchell Street, a Caliber Collision tenant (about 20,000 square feet) in the Meadows, and a VA Community Behavioral Health outpatient clinic near the AMC theater in the Meadows (under 25,000 square feet). - A formal application was received from T-Mobile to build a public bathroom at Bison Park with wireless equipment in the cupola; it will go to Planning Commission and later to Council. - Vargish noted upcoming Council discussions on multifamily parking requirements, industrial zoning, and sign code updates. Public Comments & Testimony - No oral public comments were made during unscheduled public appearances or the advertised public hearings. Consent Calendar - Council approved the consent calendar 7-0, including: - ORD 2023-001, ORD 2023-002, and ORD 2023-003: Canyons Far South annexation, initial zoning, and development agreement. - RES 2023-020: Partial fee waiver for the Meadowmark Senior Multifamily Residential Housing Development. - ORD 2023-004: Ground lease with CORE Electric Cooperative for an EV charger at Philip S. Miller Park. - ORD 2023-005: Municipal code amendment regarding tasting licenses. - RES 2023-021 through RES 2023-024: Four water-rights lease agreements with Turnpike LLC, Rupple Farms LLC, Dove Meadow Dairy Inc., and H&H Farms. - MIN 2023-006: February 21, 2023 Town Council minutes. Quasi-Judicial Hearings - ORD 2023-006: Plum Creek Planned Development Plan Amendment No. 3 – Council approved 7-0 a rezoning of a 1.5-acre tract west of Mount Royal Drive and West Prestwick Way to allow three single-family homes. The applicant, Peter Rinehart of The Douglas Group, and engineer Mike Tollefson of Point Consulting presented the proposal. Planning Commission had recommended approval 7-0 with a condition that the rezoning set no precedent for future golf-course rezoning. Council asked about view impacts and home values. - RES 2023-025: Wellspring Community Annexation substantial compliance – Council approved 7-0 a resolution finding the annexation petition for 498 E. Wolfensberger Road substantially compliant under state law and setting an eligibility hearing for April 18, 2023. The petition was signed by 100% of landowners owning 100% of the property. Adopted Water Plans & Programs - RES 2023-028: 2023 Water Efficiency Master Plan (WEMP) – Approved 7-0. The plan aims to reduce demand to 100 gallons per capita per day (current level around 115–116), support renewable-water goals, implement advanced metering infrastructure, develop a ColoradoScape ordinance, and require high-efficiency toilets for new construction. Mark Marlowe, Director of Castle Rock Water, said meeting conservation goals could save $70–110 million in future water infrastructure costs. - RES 2023-026: 2023 Water Use Management Plan (WOMP) – Approved 7-0. The plan maintains summer watering schedules (no watering between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.), uses water monitors, and funds rebates through violation surcharges. Water Efficiency Supervisor Rick Schultz clarified that first violations carry no fine and are courtesy notifications; repeat violations drop significantly after the first notice. - RES 2023-027: 2023 Water Conservation Rebate Incentive Program (CRIP) – Approved 7-0. Changes include increasing the ColoradoScape turf-replacement rebate from $1.20 to $1.50 per square foot, reducing the rebate for impervious surfaces such as artificial turf to $1.00 per square foot, increasing high-efficiency toilet rebates from $100 to $150, removing smart-controller rebates, and increasing program funding from $145,000 to $200,000. Key Outcomes - Agenda accepted 6-0, with Mayor Pro Tem Bracken not present for that vote. - Consent calendar approved 7-0. - Motion directing staff to draft a legislative-position letter approved 7-0; collective-bargaining position tabled for additional information. - ORD 2023-006 and RES 2023-025 each approved 7-0. - RES 2023-028, RES 2023-026, and RES 2023-027 each approved 7-0. - Meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.

On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, the Castle Rock Town Council met in hybrid/virtual format at Town Hall, 100 North Wilcox Street. All seven members were present: Mayor Jason Gray, Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Bracken, and Councilmembers Ryan Hollingshead, Laura Cavey, Desiree LaFleur, Max Brooks, and Tim Dietz. The Council received a state legislative update, issued two staff directives, approved consent items, and acted on housing, annexation, electric vehicle, liquor licensing, and transportation items. All votes were 7-0. Council Comments and Direction - Mayor Gray shared a personal note about losing a college soccer teammate to suicide and encouraged residents to reach out to friends and family. - Councilmember Cavey voiced concern about a proposed state bill that could override home rule and said municipalities should fight it. - Councilmember Brooks moved to direct staff to bring the Town's sign code forward for review; seconded by Councilmember Dietz. Passed 7-0. - Councilmember Dietz raised railroad safety, citing the East Palestine, Ohio derailment, and moved to direct staff to provide a comprehensive look at Town procedures and railroad engagement; seconded by Councilmember Cavey. Town Manager David Corliss said staff would prepare background on emergency response plans for the rail lines. Passed 7-0. State Senator Jim Smallwood Presentation - Senator Smallwood (District 2 after redistricting, representing Parker and Castle Rock) provided a legislative update. He noted the 120-day session, a Senate minority of 12 Republicans out of 35, and a House minority of 19 Republicans out of 65. He identified affordability, crime, and educational choice as Republican priorities and described bills on green energy, gun control, and workers' rights, including the 'Fair Work Week' restaurant scheduling bill. - In response to Council questions, Senator Smallwood called the state zoning-preemption proposal 'an attack on local control,' said he was nervous about legal preemption of home rule, and voiced support for non-rent-control affordability measures while opposing mandated affordable-unit percentages in condos. - Mayor Gray said the Colorado Municipal League and front-range municipalities opposed the zoning preemption idea and he did not expect it to be introduced. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public spoke during unscheduled public appearances or during any of the advertised/quasi-judicial public hearings. Town Manager's Report and Updates - Town Manager David Corliss summarized calendar reminders, monthly department reports, 2022 service contract year-end reports, quasi-judicial project updates, and development services project updates. There were no questions. Procedural and Consent Calendar - The agenda was accepted as presented by a 7-0 vote. - The consent calendar was approved 7-0, including: - RES 2023-014: purchase of two 2023 938 wheeled loaders from Wagner Equipment Company. - RES 2023-015: waiver of formal written bidding on a sole-source basis and service agreement with Core Electric Cooperative for the Crystal Valley Parkway and Plum Creek Boulevard Roundabout Project. - RES 2023-016: First Amendment to the 2022 Town of Castle Rock/Central Colorado Water Conservancy District Spot Water Lease Agreement [Chatfield Reservoir, Douglas County]. - MIN 2023-005: minutes of the February 7, 2023 Town Council meeting. Quasi-Judicial Hearings RES 2023-017 – Meadowmark Senior Multifamily Site Development Plan - Development Services Director Tara Vargish presented the site development plan for a senior multifamily residential development in the Meadows COI Use Area, north of Castle View High School. The property was annexed and zoned in 1984; current zoning was amended in 2003. The four-story building would have 200 age- and income-restricted units, with 255 parking spaces versus 206 required. Planning Commission recommended approval 7-0. - Applicant Rebecca Greek of ShopWorks Architecture, on behalf of the developer, said the project received low-income housing tax credits, would serve residents 55 and older earning roughly $65,000-$70,000 per year, and is located 550 feet from the nearest single-family home. One-bedroom rent was cited as $1,320; the transcript records two-bedroom rent as $1,590, while the minutes state $1,500. - No public comment was offered. Councilmembers Bracken and Hollingshead expressed support. Motion by Councilmember LaFleur, seconded by Councilmember Hollingshead, passed 7-0. DIR 2023-009 – Meadowmark Partial Fee Waiver Request - Staff described the owner's request for a $500,000 partial fee waiver for the 200-unit rent-restricted senior project. Rents would range from $610 to $1,780. The project is estimated to cost $58 million, with about $4.2 million in Town fees; the developer is partnering with Douglas County Housing Partnership, using low-income housing tax credits, and receiving a $5 million Colorado Division of Housing grant. - Council is authorized to waive up to 100% of development impact and system development fees for qualifying attainable housing. Past waivers included $200,000 for Auburn Ridge (90 units) and $200,000 for Oakwood Senior II (45 units). If approved, staff would prepare a resolution and agreement with the condition that permits be pulled by December 31, 2023. - Councilmember Cavey asked whether the waiver was worthwhile given budget constraints. Town Manager Corliss said it was appropriate, modest, and one of the largest projects this year. No public comment was offered. Motion by Councilmember LaFleur, seconded by Councilmember Dietz, passed 7-0. ORD 2023-001, 2023-002, 2023-003 – Canyons Far South Annexation, Initial Zoning, and Development Agreement - The three related ordinances were presented together and voted separately. The proposal covers 409.008 acres east of Founders Parkway, north of Crowfoot Valley Road, and west of Castle Oaks Drive. It would annex land owned by Canyons South, LLC, establish planned development zoning, and approve a development agreement vesting the site-specific development plan through December 31, 2037. - Staff noted the annexation petition was accepted in May 2021, a substantial compliance hearing was held in July 2021, an eligibility hearing in August 2021, and Planning Commission recommended approval 7-0 on December 8, 2022. - The project would include 474 single-family homes at 1.16 dwelling units per acre, 217 acres dedicated to the Town for open space, a public park, roughly seven miles of trails, a paved trail connection to the Front Range Trail, and a 300-foot southern buffer with mounding. Neighborhood commercial uses would be limited to 60,000 square feet, with no gas stations or car washes; drive-thru restaurants would require special review. - The development agreement includes 465 acre-feet of groundwater, 153 acre-feet of renewable water, ColoradoScape front yards, a 500-square-foot turf limit in backyards, transportation improvements, a new signal at Founders Parkway, a spine road connection to Castle Oaks Drive, a 5-mill regional mill levy collected for the Town, and a wildland-urban interface vegetation management plan. - Councilmember Dietz asked about the mill levy and build-out; the applicant estimated 4-5 years with about 110 units per year. Councilmember Cavey asked about wildlife management, growth impacts, and Castle Oaks Drive traffic. Town Manager Corliss said annexation is not required by law but the benefits, including Town standards, open space, connectivity, sales tax, and an extraordinary standard, outweigh costs. Mark Marlowe, Director of Castle Rock Water, said the water package is more than adequate, supports renewable water projects, and features extraordinary water conservation. - Applicant representatives Eric Clore (Low Enterprises) and Bill Vitech (Dig Studio) presented the plan, including total water demand estimated at 150 acre-feet versus a typical 250 acre-feet for a development of this size, Big Rock Park, and trail connections. - No public comment was offered. Councilmembers Gray, Bracken, Hollingshead, and Cavey spoke in favor, with Cavey noting constituent appreciation for the buffer. All three ordinances passed 7-0. RES 2023-018 – Accessory Dwelling Unit at 544 Senter Drive - Staff presented a use by special review application for a detached accessory dwelling unit at 544 Senter Drive. The owner plans to occupy the primary home, record a deed restriction, use existing water/sewer service, and keep the ground-level footprint under 800 square feet (proposed lower level about 500 square feet, upper level about 600 square feet). The proposed height is 20 feet. Planning Commission recommended approval 7-0. - Councilmember Brooks asked about height; Vargish confirmed the proposed height. No public comment was offered. Motion by Councilmember LaFleur, seconded by Councilmember Dietz, passed 7-0. Advertised Public Hearings and Discussion Action Items ORD 2023-004 – Core Electric Cooperative EV Charger Ground Lease at Philip S. Miller Park - Special Projects Manager Matt Gohl presented a ground lease for a dual-port Level 2 electric vehicle charger. Core Electric Cooperative received a Colorado Charge Ahead grant covering 80% of project costs, with Core paying 20%. The initial lease is five years with two five-year renewal options requiring mutual approval; Core is responsible for installation, maintenance, and operating costs. The Town would waive permit fees and charge no rent. Charging would be free to the public for the first 180 days, with the Town receiving utilization reports and taking ownership of the charger upon lease termination. - Councilmember Cavey asked why the Town would waive fees and rent. Corliss said the Town is receiving an amenity at no cost and learning about EV demand. Core's Rob Osborne said infrastructure costs average about $240,000 per site and the program supports rural connectivity and EV education. - No public comment was offered. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bracken, seconded by Councilmember Hollingshead, passed 7-0. ORD 2023-005 – Tasting License Code Amendment - Town Clerk Lisa Anderson explained that state beer licenses in grocery and convenience stores will convert automatically on March 1 to allow wine sales, with tastings allowed if Town code permits. Council previously directed staff to retain 104 tastings per year, four days per week Monday through Saturday, a five-hour window between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., and to allow saving opened bottles for future tastings. The ordinance makes those changes. - No public comment was offered. Motion by Councilmember LaFleur, seconded by Councilmember Cavey, passed 7-0. RES 2023-019 – Alfred Benesch & Company Service Agreement for Crystal Valley Interchange - Public Works Director Dan Sailer requested approval of a service agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company for construction administration and inspection on the Crystal Valley Interchange, the Town's top transportation priority. The contract amount is $5.262 million with contingency, within the $7.1 million budgeted. The project will proceed in packages, with phase one beginning around June 2023, phase two in fall 2023, and completion anticipated fall 2025. Public Works Commission unanimously recommended approval. - No public comment was offered. Motion by Councilmember Dietz, seconded by Councilmember LaFleur, passed 7-0. Key Outcomes - Staff directed to review the sign code (7-0). - Staff directed to prepare a comprehensive railroad safety/emergency response report (7-0). - Agenda accepted and consent calendar approved (7-0). - RES 2023-017 approved (7-0). - Meadowmark partial fee waiver approved; staff directed to prepare resolution and agreement (7-0). - ORD 2023-001, ORD 2023-002, and ORD 2023-003 approved (7-0 each). - RES 2023-018 approved (7-0). - ORD 2023-004, ORD 2023-005, and RES 2023-019 approved (7-0 each). - Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Record Discrepancy Note - The agenda lists the Canyons Far South ordinances and the EV charger/tasting license ordinances as first readings; the minutes' item headings contain a 'Second Reading - Approved on First Reading on February 21, 2023' label. This summary reports them as approved on first reading, consistent with the transcribed motions. - The transcript quotes the Meadowmark two-bedroom rent as $1,590; the minutes state $1,500.

The Castle Rock Town Council met in hybrid format on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in Town Hall Council Chambers (100 North Wilcox Street) and adjourning at 9:16 p.m. Mayor Jason Gray presided with Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Bracken and Councilmembers Hollingshead, Cavey, LaFleur, Brooks, and Dietz present; Councilmember Brooks attended remotely. The meeting included council comments, one appointment, a consent calendar, manager reports, and action on traffic calming, parking permits, the 2023 community survey, alcohol tasting rules, and three water-related resolutions. No public comment was offered during unscheduled public appearances or advertised hearings. Council Comments and Appointment - Mayor Gray shared personal remarks about his mother's health and encouraged a council style grounded in love, compassion, self-reflection, and forgiveness. - Councilmember Hollingshead said the Rock Church property is not zoned residential and that this Council does not intend to support a homeless shelter in that residential neighborhood; he urged residents to verify information rather than rely on social media. - Councilmember Dietz proposed requiring two parking spaces per multifamily unit for future developments. After discussion, the Council asked staff to prepare a report on multifamily parking requirements and to include parking issues in the Meadows Town Center by contacting Castle Rock Development Company. The minutes record the motion as failing with a 7-0 yes list, while the transcript reflects unanimous direction; see the record discrepancies note below. - The Council unanimously appointed Angie Brown to the Castle Rock Water Commission for a partial term ending May 31, 2023. Town Manager's Report - Calendar reminders included the annual Fire and Rescue awards banquet, the President's Day holiday, a March 23 pavement maintenance program open house, and neighborhood meetings for developments such as Dawson Trails and Costco. - Castle Rock Water Director Mark Marlowe updated Council on the new water billing system, live January 16, 2023. All 16,000 previous online portal customers must create a new account and a new autopay enrollment; account numbers should be entered without leading zeros. About 2,000 phone calls had been received, more than one-third of eligible customers had converted, and the first billing cycle was completed. - Development Services Director Tara Vargish reported on pre-applications including BAM Broadband fiber, a 13-acre Liberty Village annexation/commercial proposal, Core Electric undergrounding, Costco at Dawson Trails (about 20 acres, 160,000 square feet with fueling and car wash), Meadows 19 sewer work, McDonald's in Founders Marketplace, and various other projects. She also listed new quasi-judicial applications, including Crowfoot Valley Road right-of-way annexation (4.4 acres) and the Crystal Valley mixed-use site plan (24 townhomes and about 7,000 square feet of commercial space). Consent Calendar - RES 2023-010 (2023 Spot Water Lease Agreement with Bow Mar Owners, Inc. and Bow Mar South, Inc.) and MIN 2023-004 (January 17, 2023 minutes) were approved together unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public spoke during unscheduled public appearances or on the advertised hearing items. Discussion Items - Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program Amendments (DIR 2023-004): Staff recommended expanding the program to residential collector streets without fronting driveways, with Town Council making the final decision on collectors, and adding a private funding option for neighborhoods that do not meet the criteria. Public Works Commission supported the changes unanimously. Criteria remain 500 vehicles per day and 5 mph over the posted speed. The current fund has $25,000; in-house speed humps cost about $6,000–$10,000 in materials, about double if contracted. Council noted funding competes with pavement, pothole, and snow plow work. Motion to implement passed 7-0. - Knobcone Drive Traffic Calming Request (DIR 2023-005): Staff and Public Works Commission recommended denial of two speed humps requested by the Timber Canyon HOA. Knobcone has about 250 vehicles per day versus the 500 threshold; the 85th percentile speed was 19.5 mph versus the 20 mph threshold; site lines were within standards; and signage improvements had been made. Two contractor-installed speed humps would cost roughly $25,000–$35,000. Councilmember Cavey suggested one hump, but Council voted unanimously to deny the request 7-0. - Parking Permit Program (DIR 2023-006): Staff surveyed 20 Front Range jurisdictions and recommended a citizen-initiated, neighborhood-driven program with supermajority support, defined areas to avoid spillover, and focus near schools, parks, and high-density generators. Public Works Commission recommended fees, renewals, periodic review, and fines; fees discussed were $25–$50 annually. Enforcement would likely be complaint-based. Council debated whether residents should pay, how it interacts with school parking, and whether it is an appropriate tool. Motion to direct staff to develop a program passed 6-1, with Councilmember Cavey voting no. - 2023 Community Survey (DIR 2023-007): Assistant Town Manager Kristin Read and Common Gauge reviewed draft resident and business surveys. Because the survey takes more than 30 minutes, residents will be invited in three waves; the first 500 households completing all segments receive an incentive. Housing affordability questions were discussed at length; Council agreed to reword/limit those questions, including changing “partner with” to “encourage” and dropping detailed multifamily-in-my-neighborhood questions. A public safety funding open-ended question was retained. An internet provider question was removed because internet service is not a town service. Motion to proceed with the survey as discussed passed 6-1, with Councilmember Cavey voting no. - Tasting Licenses (DIR 2023-008): The Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance allowing fermented malt beverage and wine retailer licensees to conduct tastings, while retaining existing Town Code tasting rules except allowing licensees to save open bottles for future tastings. Current Town Code permits 104 tastings per year versus 156 under state law. The motion passed 7-0. Resolutions - RES 2023-011 – Wastewater Master Plan Update: Castle Rock Water presented the updated 2022 plan, including a new sustainability principle, system rehabilitation needs, and concerns about proposed state lake nutrient standards. Staff estimated meeting the proposed nitrogen standard could require roughly $200 million in capital, over $7 million in annual operating costs, and approximately a tripling of wastewater rates. The resolution approving the plan update passed 7-0. - RES 2023-012 – AECOM Service Agreement Amendment: The Council approved the first amendment to the Craig & Gould North Infrastructure Improvements agreement with AECOM, extending the engineer through project completion at no additional cost. Construction is about 90% complete on roads and sidewalks and expected to finish in June 2023. Minutes record the motion as failing with a 7-0 yes list, while the transcript reflects a unanimous pass; see discrepancies note below. Approved 7-0. - RES 2023-013 – Deer Creek Tributary Water Rights Purchase: The Council approved a purchase and sale agreement with TDK Holdings, LLC for senior (1860s vintage) renewable water rights along Deer Creek that flow into Chatfield Reservoir. Price is $45,000 per acre-foot, total $2.7 million, with $100,000 earnest money and a 60-day closing timeline. The Water Commission supported the purchase. Approved 7-0. Key Outcomes - Appointed Angie Brown to the Castle Rock Water Commission (7-0). - Directed staff to implement the neighborhood traffic calming amendments (7-0). - Denied the Knobcone Drive speed hump request (7-0). - Directed staff to develop a parking permit program (6-1; Cavey no). - Directed staff to proceed with the 2023 community survey as revised (6-1; Cavey no). - Directed staff to prepare a tasting ordinance for fermented malt beverage and wine retailer licenses (7-0). - Approved RES 2023-011, RES 2023-012, and RES 2023-013 (7-0 each). - Approved the consent calendar and accepted the agenda (7-0). - Adjourned at 9:16 p.m. Minutes/Transcript Discrepancies - The official minutes record the multifamily parking direction and RES 2023-012 as failing while simultaneously listing unanimous 7-0 yes votes; the transcript shows both as passing. The final resolution of those votes is therefore ambiguous in the record. - The appointment roll call in the transcript records six affirmative votes, while the official minutes list seven yes votes, including Councilmember Brooks.

The meeting was held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Jason Gray presided, with six councilmembers present (Ryan Hollingshead absent). The agenda included a human trafficking awareness presentation, a snow and ice management overview, consent calendar approvals, quasi-judicial hearings, and advertised public hearings. Consent Calendar - RES 2023-002: Waiving formal sealed bid for sole source and approving an agreement with Academy Sports Turf, Inc., for the Matney Park Athletic Field Synthetic Turf Replacement Project. - RES 2023-003: Waiving formal written bidding for sole source and approving an agreement with Pall Corporation for the Plum Creek Water Purification Facility Membrane Filter Module Replacement Project. - RES 2023-004: Waiving formal sealed bid for sole source and approving an agreement with PSI Water Technologies, Inc., for the Tank 17A and 17B Monoclor Residual Control System Project. - RES 2023-005: Approving a construction contract with 53 Corporation, LLC, for the East Plum Creek Reach 6 Stabilization Project. - MIN 2023-003: Approving the minutes of the January 3, 2023 Town Council meeting. Public Comments & Testimony No public comments were received during the unscheduled public appearances, quasi-judicial hearing, or advertised public hearing sessions. Discussion Items - Human Trafficking Awareness Presentation: Deputy District Attorney Jacob Kremin presented on human trafficking, highlighting statistics (average entry age 13, life expectancy 7 years, 850+ partners/year, $9B+ industry in the US) and Colorado's vulnerability due to geography. He urged community awareness and noted successful local prosecutions. - Snow and Ice Management Overview: Dan Sailer, Director of Public Works, presented the town's snow removal policy. Plowing prioritizes primary streets (4+ inches forecast) and secondary/residential streets (4+ inches Nov 15–Mar 15; 8+ inches otherwise). All CDL positions are currently filled. Councilmember LaFleur inquired about a potential “Snow Angel” program for elderly assistance; Assistant Town Manager noted Aging Resources of Douglas County already offers similar services. Residents can report issues via the town website or contact staff directly. - Quasi-Judicial Hearing – RES 2023-006: Site Development Plan for a mixed-use multifamily development (85 units, 6,200 sq ft retail/restaurant) in the Meadows Town Center. The applicant (Garrett Companies) proposed townhomes and apartments. Council discussed parking concerns (152 spaces provided on-site; commercial parking allocated on-street per zoning). Several members expressed desire for future area-wide parking review but acknowledged the plan meets current requirements. - Advertised Public Hearing – RES 2023-007: Agreement with ACM Dawson Trails VIII JV LLC regarding marketability of title to certain water rights. The developer will seek a quiet title decree in lieu of a standard title opinion; the town will accept a court decree as sufficient. No public comment. - Advertised Public Hearing – RES 2023-008: Service agreement with Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc., for the Mitchell Gulch Retention Pond Improvements Project. The pond will be evaluated for stormwater retention while preserving recreational and habitat values. Estimated project cost $2.65M, construction anticipated in 2025. No public comment. - Advertised Public Hearing – RES 2023-009: Service agreement with Olsson, Inc., for the East Plum Creek/Sellers Gulch Confluence Project. Design will include grade control structures, bank stabilization, stakeholder outreach (including DDA), and consideration of Preble’s mouse habitat and beaver dams. Estimated $4.6M, construction expected 2025. No public comment. Key Outcomes - Unanimously approved the consent calendar (6-0). - Unanimously approved Resolution 2023-006 (Meadows Town Center mixed-use development) (6-0). - Unanimously approved Resolution 2023-007 (Dawson Trails water rights agreement) (6-0). - Unanimously approved Resolution 2023-008 (Mitchell Gulch retention pond improvements service agreement) (6-0). - Unanimously approved Resolution 2023-009 (East Plum Creek/Sellers Gulch confluence project service agreement) (6-0). - Meeting adjourned at 7:41 PM.

The Castle Rock Town Council met at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, in a hybrid/connected meeting held at Town Hall Council Chambers, 100 North Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO. All seven councilmembers were present: Mayor Jason Gray, Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Bracken, and Councilmembers Ryan Hollingshead, Laura Cavey, Desiree LaFleur, Max Brooks, and Tim Dietz. The meeting opened with an invocation by Jack Serr, council comments, and the town manager's report. Council accepted the agenda, approved the consent calendar, directed staff on the Crowfoot Valley Road widening design, and continued three Canyons Far South quasi-judicial public hearings to February 21, 2023. Consent Calendar - ORD 2022-032: Agricultural Lease Agreement between the Town of Castle Rock and Sublette, Inc. (Weld County, Colorado) — second reading; previously approved on first reading December 20, 2022 by a 7-0 vote. - MIN 2023-002: Minutes of the December 20, 2022 Town Council meeting. - The consent calendar was approved by a 7-0 vote. Public Comments & Testimony - Michael Forte, a Castle Rock resident, said he had a disagreement with the Castle Rock Police Department regarding alleged false police reports from July 2021, which he said were now appearing in background checks and depriving him of civil rights. He provided a documentation packet to Council and said he would continue up the chain of command. - Caryn Johnson, a resident participating by phone, said she attended meetings on the Crowfoot Valley Road widening and questioned why staff mentioned a possible Castle Pines connection road; in her view, a two-lane connection would not relieve much traffic. - Because the Canyons Far South hearings were continued, no public comment was taken on those items. Council Comments and Town Manager's Report - Mayor Gray thanked Castle Rock hospital and Brookside staff for their care of his mother after a spinal injury. - Councilmembers offered new year wishes; Councilmember Brooks encouraged residents to apply for boards and commissions, noting openings would occur in May. - Town Manager David Corliss gave calendar reminders: upcoming police swearing-in/awards, a development services boards/commissions appreciation dinner, a fire department awards ceremony, and neighborhood meetings. - Corliss said the 2023 community survey would be conducted every other year. Council would be briefed in February on proposed questions, all citizens could participate, and results would be available in the spring to inform goal-setting and priorities. Discussion Items Liaison Designations to Town Boards, Commissions, and Other Agencies Council reached consensus on primary and alternate liaison designations, including: - Board of Adjustment (Dietz/Hollingshead); Board of Building Appeals (Hollingshead/Dietz); Castle Rock Water (Gray/Cavey); Design Review Board (LaFleur/Brooks); Downtown Development Authority (Bracken/Brooks); Election Commission (Dietz); Historic Preservation (LaFleur/Hollingshead); Parks and Recreation (Dietz/Hollingshead); Planning Commission (Gray/Cavey); Public Art Commission (Dietz/Hollingshead); Public Safety Commission (Cavey/Hollingshead); Public Works Commission (Hollingshead/Dietz); Audit (Gray/Bracken); Police Forfeiture (Gray); Water Resources (Bracken and LaFleur, a board requiring two council liaisons); Economic Development Board (Gray/LaFleur); Castle Rock Partnership (Gray/Bracken); Volunteer Pension Board (Gray); Chamber of Commerce (Bracken/LaFleur); Downtown Merchants Association (LaFleur/Brooks); Centennial Airport Noise Roundtable (Cavey and staff liaison Vossler); Chatfield Watershed Authority (Cavey/Gray); Cherry Creek Water Basin Quality Authority (Brooks/LaFleur); Colorado Municipal League (Dietz and staff liaison Read); Denver Regional Council of Governments (Dietz/Gray); Douglas County Community Foundation (Gray); Douglas County Homeless Initiative (Gray/Brooks); Douglas County Housing Partnership (Brooks/Dietz); Douglas County Youth Initiative (Dietz/Hollingshead); Partnership of Douglas County Government (Gray/Cavey). Crowfoot Valley Road Widening Project Concept - Public Works Director Dan Sailer presented the proposed concept for widening Crowfoot Valley Road from the earlier Founders Parkway intersection work to the McCanta Boulevard area. The project is on the five-year Capital Improvement Plan, with anticipated cost sharing with Douglas County but no formal intergovernmental agreement yet. - Sailer said the town previously evaluated a roundabout, but the public did not support it; the only currently warranted signal is at Sapphire Point. At an October 2022 open house, staff recommended wider/taller raised medians instead of left-turn acceleration lanes. The public supported the medians but did not support removing the left-turn acceleration lanes. - Staff recommendation: install wider/taller raised medians where possible, retain left-turn acceleration lanes at non-signalized intersections, and add a traffic signal at Sapphire Point. - Sailer said speed limits had already been lowered from 45 mph to 40 mph toward the northeast and 35 mph near Founders Parkway after an engineering evaluation. Staff did not recommend further reductions or additional signage, citing Federal Highway Administration guidance on uniform traffic flow and sign effectiveness. - The police chief said photo radar/automated enforcement was reviewed but was not consistent with the department's policing philosophy and could be seen as government overreach; state law also prohibits fines because Crowfoot Valley Road is not a residential street. - Sailer said traffic counts are reviewed annually and townwide traffic volumes have increased about 2-3 percent per year over the last five years. Town Manager Corliss said Castle Pines representatives indicated a future connection road from the Canyons development to Crowfoot Valley is not currently planned and is likely 5-10+ years away. - Councilmember Cavey said the original design included left-turn lanes and that 100% of feedback she received at the October open house opposed the revised design; she supported the district's preference. Councilmember Brooks asked about acceleration lane standards and roundabouts; Mayor Gray spoke in favor of the motion and emphasized continued evaluation. Key Outcomes - Accepted the agenda as presented by a 7-0 vote. - Approved the consent calendar by a 7-0 vote. - Directed staff to continue design development for the Crowfoot Valley Road widening project as recommended; the motion passed 7-0. - Continued Ordinance Nos. 2023-001 (Canyons Far South Annexation), 2023-002 (Initial Zoning), and 2023-003 (Development Agreement and Purchase Option Agreement with Vesting) to the February 21, 2023 Town Council meeting at 6:00 p.m.; the motion passed 7-0. - Staff said the Canyons Far South continuance was needed to work through additional Colorado Department of Transportation referral comments because the primary access is off Founders Parkway, a CDOT road. - Meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m. Record Discrepancies - The agenda and ordinance captions state the Canyons Far South parcel is 409.008 acres, while the minutes quote staff describing it as 490 acres; the transcript says 409 acres. - For the Crowfoot Valley Road motion, the minutes record Councilmember Cavey as the mover and Councilmember LaFleur as the second, while the transcript records LaFleur as the mover and Cavey as the second. For agenda approval, the minutes record Cavey moving and LaFleur seconding, while the transcript appears to record LaFleur moving and Dietz seconding. Both votes were unanimous.