August 19 City Council Meeting Wrap-Up

The Castle Pines City Council held a meeting on August 19. Meeting highlights include:

• A study session about a Housing Needs Assessment from the Denver Regional Council of Governments and 2024 State legislative changes.
• Council did not support a fee rebate request from Life Time for building permit fees.

View the August 19 City Council meeting agenda for more information about all agenda items. Visit the City Council Meetings webpage to watch the recording.

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The agenda for the August 19 City Council Meeting is now available. The study session will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the regular meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.

This meeting will be held virtually. Register to attend the meeting virtually.

About City Council Meetings

The regular meetings of the City Council are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Douglas County Library, 360 Village Square Lane, Event Hall. The public is encouraged to attend and participate in these meetings. Anyone who wants to address the Council may do so during the public comment period at the regular meetings of the City Council.  Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

Study sessions are held, as needed, at 5:30 p.m. on the first, second, and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Study sessions are informational meetings and differ in several ways from the regular City Council meetings. While the City Council may give direction to City staff, no votes are cast, no formal action is taken, and there is no public comment during the study session.

The Castle Pines City Council held a meeting on August 12. Meeting highlights include:

• A study session about the Douglas County Libraries and the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District Building.
• Reviewing a draft of the 2025 community survey.
• Approving amendments to the service plans for The Canyons Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 2, 4, and 8-11 related to the district debt limits.

View the August 12 City Council meeting agenda for more information about all agenda items. Visit the City Council Meetings webpage to watch the recording.

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Information courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff:

By order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in place for the City of Castle Pines and unincorporated areas of Douglas County.  Ordinance No. O-012-004 restricts open fires, open burning, and the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.

Prohibited Activities:

• Open burning of any kind.
• Use of fireworks.
• Use of model rockets.

Allowable Activities:

• Fires within liquid-fueled or gas-fueled stoves, fireplaces within buildings, charcoal grill fires within developed residential or commercial areas, and fires within wood-burning stoves within buildings only.
• Professional fireworks displays that are permitted according to section 12-28-103 of the C.R.S.
• Fire suppression or fire department training fires.
• Small recreational fires at a developed picnic or campground sites contained in fixed permanent metal/steel fire pits (rock fire rings are considered temporary and not permanent) with flame lengths not in excess of four feet; or the residential use of charcoal grills, tiki torches, fires in chimineas, or other portable fireplaces or patio fire pits, so long as said fires are supervised by a responsible person at least 18 years of age.

Violation of these fire restrictions is a Class-2 Petty Offense, punishable by up to a $1000 fine and a $10 surcharge.

Additional information on fire restrictions stages can be located at the Douglas County Emergency Management website. If you live in an incorporated part of Douglas County, please check with your municipality regarding current restrictions.

The agenda for the August 12 City Council Meeting is now available. The study session will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the regular meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m

City Council meetings are held as a hybrid meeting, with both virtual and in-person attendance options available. Meetings are held at the Castle Pines Library Event Hall (360 Village Square Lane). Register to attend the meeting virtually.

About City Council Meetings

The regular meetings of the City Council are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Douglas County Library, 360 Village Square Lane, Event Hall. The public is encouraged to attend and participate in these meetings. Anyone who wants to address the Council may do so during the public comment period at the regular meetings of the City Council.  Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

Study sessions are held, as needed, at 5:30 p.m. on the first, second, and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Study sessions are informational meetings and differ in several ways from the regular City Council meetings. While the City Council may give direction to City staff, no votes are cast, no formal action is taken, and there is no public comment during the study session.

On August 4, 2025 a district court judge in Douglas County sided with the City of Castle Pines in upholding the City Council’s denial of a McDonald’s drive-through restaurant in the Parkway Plaza development in the vicinity of the intersection of Lagae Road and Castle Pines Parkway. The property owner of the proposed McDonald’s site initiated a lawsuit in 2024, challenging the City’s decision to reject the McDonald’s proposal. The judge found that the City’s decision was based on competent evidence presented during the public hearing on the application.  It also ruled that the City Council did not misapply the law or abuse its discretion in denying McDonald’s application.

More information about the CP Commercial, LLC Lawsuit can be found on the case's webpage.

Questions? Contact us by emailing communications@castlepinesco.gov or by calling 303-705-0200.

Civic Results is proud to announce the 2025/2026 cohort of the Municipal Leadership Academy (MLA)—a statewide leadership program designed to support and strengthen municipal leaders through in-depth training, peer exchange, and collaborative problem-solving.

Now in its second full year, the MLA provides Colorado’s elected municipal officials with opportunities to deepen their knowledge of good governance, build cross-community relationships, and explore key policy areas such as economic development, housing, communications, public safety, and sustainability.

At a time when local government is more important than ever, municipal leaders are on the front lines of policymaking that directly impacts the daily lives of Coloradans. Whether it’s shaping housing solutions, responding to emergencies, or fostering economic resilience, local elected officials have the power to effect meaningful change—quickly and collaboratively. The Municipal Leadership Academy equips them with the tools, training, and network to lead with vision and impact.

This year’s diverse and dynamic cohort includes 16 elected officials from communities across Colorado:

• Frankie Ashton, City Councilor – City of Victor
• Rondle (Ron) Cole, City Councilmember – City of Castle Pines
• Rebekka Dailey, Trustee – Town of Wellington
• Jonnah Glassman, Town Councilmember – Town of Silverthorne
• Storm Gloor, Mayor Pro Tem – City of Glendale
• Josh Hardy, Mayor – Town of Granby
• Mitch LaKind, Mayor – Town of Monument
• Justin Martinez, City Councilmember – City of Thornton
• Tim McClung, Mayor – City of Yuma
• Melinda Myers, Mayor – Town of Moffat
• Paula Nystrom, City Councilmember – City of Lakewood
• Peter Padilla, Mayor Pro Tem – City of Brighton
• Andrea Peters, City Councilmember – City of Littleton
• Ryan Schuchard, Councilmember – City of Boulder
• Charles Shupe, Mayor – City of Las Animas
• Amy Tharp, City Councilmember – City of Centennial

Participants will attend seven sessions from August 2025 to March 2026, rotating across locations statewide to reflect Colorado’s geographic and cultural diversity. The program is designed and facilitated by Civic Results, in partnership with the Colorado Municipal League, CIRSA, subject matter experts, and professional trainers.

“We’re excited to welcome this exceptional group of local leaders into the Municipal Leadership Academy,” said Heidi Williams, President & CEO of Civic Results and Executive Director of the Metro Mayors Caucus. “These local elected officials are stepping up to not only lead in their own communities, but to collaborate with peers from across the state to tackle the complex challenges Colorado faces.”

To learn more about the Municipal Leadership Academy, visit: www.civicresults.org
Media Contact: info@civicresults.org

Crews are currently working on final construction activities (lane striping, etc.) on the Phase One portion of the Monarch Boulevard reconstruction project. Phase One, between Berganot Trail and Hidden Pointe Boulevard, is scheduled to reopen to local traffic on Tuesday, August 12. Crews will then begin work on Phase Two, between Hidden Pointe Boulevard and Buffalo Trail.

Phase Two will also include initial work on the roundabout to be constructed at the Monarch Boulevard and Buffalo Trail intersection. This initial roundabout work will occur outside travel lanes and will not impact traffic traveling through the intersection via the Buffalo Trail detour.

Monarch Boulevard Reconstruction Phasing Overview:

• Phase One: Berganot Trail to Hidden Pointe Boulevard - Complete August 12
• Phase Two: Hidden Pointe Boulevard to Buffalo Trail will be reconstructed. The side of the new roundabout adjacent to Coyote Ridge Park will be built outside of existing travel lanes. - Begins August 12; Scheduled to be completed in late September/early October.
• Phase Three: The remaining portion of the roundabout will be constructed. Note: Northbound and southbound traffic will be open on the entirety of Monarch Boulevard during Phase Three. When Monarch Boulevard reopens, Buffalo Trail will be temporarily closed during this phase to finish construction of the new roundabout. - Will begin after Phase Two is complete; Anticipated to be completed in late October/early November.

What to Expect During Phase Two:

• During Phase Two of Monarch Boulevard Reconstruction, access to Hidden Pointe Boulevard will be maintained to local traffic and emergency services from the south side of the intersection at Monarch Boulevard.
• Construction activities will begin for the side of the roundabout next to Coyote Ridge Park.

Closure and Detour Information:

• Beginning August 12, Monarch Boulevard will be closed to through traffic from the north side of the Hidden Pointe Boulevard intersection to Buffalo Trail.
• Two-way traffic will be maintained on Monarch Boulevard, south of the Hidden Pointe intersection, for local neighborhood traffic. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of construction crews and drivers. Detour routes will be clearly marked to minimize inconvenience.

We recognize the impact of construction on your daily routines and are committed to completing this project as swiftly as possible. For detailed information, including detour routes and project updates, please visit our website at www.CastlePinesCO.gov/Monarch.

If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact us at monarch@castlepinesco.gov or call 303-705-0200. Thank you for your patience as we work to create safer and more efficient roadways in Castle Pines.

The agenda for the August 5 City Council study session is now available. The study session will begin at 5 p.m.

City Council meetings are held as a hybrid meeting, with both virtual and in-person attendance options available. Meetings are held at the Castle Pines Library Event Hall (360 Village Square Lane). Register to attend the meeting virtually.

About City Council Meetings

The regular meetings of the City Council are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Douglas County Library, 360 Village Square Lane, Event Hall. The public is encouraged to attend and participate in these meetings. Anyone who wants to address the Council may do so during the public comment period at the regular meetings of the City Council.  Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

Study sessions are held, as needed, at 5:30 p.m. on the first, second, and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Study sessions are informational meetings and differ in several ways from the regular City Council meetings. While the City Council may give direction to City staff, no votes are cast, no formal action is taken, and there is no public comment during the study session.