Eastbound Castle Pines Parkway lanes scheduled to open on August 1

Earlier this week, single-lane traffic opened on eastbound Castle Pines Parkway between Forest Park Drive and Monarch Boulevard. Crews are currently working to complete lane striping, and all travel lanes are now scheduled to open by the end of the day on Friday, August 1! Temporary single-lane closures will occur periodically as crews complete final project items, including sidewalk installation and landscape restoration. However, traffic lanes will remain open in both directions.

Project improvements include:

• 3,000 feet of full roadway reconstruction from Forest Park Drive to Monarch Boulevard
• Safety enhancements
• Stormwater infrastructure improvements
• Installation of a six-foot sidewalk on the southern portion of Castle Pines Parkway

Thank you for your patience this summer as we worked to reconstruct the City's aging roadway infrastructure on this portion of Castle Pines Parkway.

The Castle Pines City Council held a meeting on July 22. Meeting highlights include:

• A study session about future stormwater infrastructure needs.
• Approving The Canyons Filing No. 3, 4th Amendment Replat.
• Approving an amendment to the professional services agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company for on-call engineering services.
• A presentation by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office,
• Approving The Canyons Preliminary Plan No. 2, 2nd Amendment.

View the July 22 City Council meeting agenda for more information about all agenda items. Visit the City Council Meetings webpage to watch the recording.

Interested in receiving meeting updates right to your inbox? Sign up or update your email subscriptions to receive emails about a variety of City activities.

The July edition of the City's e-newsletter is now available. Learn about the Monarch Boulevard and Castle Pines Parkway roadway construction projects, how to register for CodeRED to receive emergency alerts from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, and more. bit.ly/TheSourceJuly2025

Subscribe to receive future e-newsletters right to your inbox by visiting CastlePinesCO.gov/NewsletterSignUp.

The agenda for the July 24 Planning Commission meeting is now available. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Planning Commission meetings are held as hybrid meetings, 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 July 24 meeting virtually.

About the Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment

The City of Castle Pines Planning Commission deliberates and makes recommendations to the City Council on land-use applications, proposed long-range policy planning documents, and zoning regulations. The Commission consists of seven residents from various backgrounds who are appointed by the City Council. The Commission meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in the Douglas County Library, 360 Village Square Lane in Castle Pines.

The City of Castle Pines Board of Adjustment holds public hearings on variance requests and considers appeals to interpretations made by City staff. The Board of Adjustment is comprised of the same members as the Planning Commission and meets on the same meeting days, as needed.

For more information about the Planning Commission, visit the Commission's webpage.

The agenda for the July 22 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.

Get ready for enhanced fishing and boating experiences with new regulation updates this month at Rueter-Hess Reservoir.

Over the past two years, Douglas County staff have collaborated with Parker Water & Sanitation District to evaluate visitation patterns, recreational trends, and natural resources to understand the impact of recreation on the property and its effects on the water quality.

Currently, the data indicates that the property can support the limited use and size of electric trolling motors for fishing, and the fishery can support catch-and-keep of Walleye, Largemouth Bass, and Yellow Perch!

Love to fish at Rueter-Hess? So do we! Here’s what you can expect from the new regulations:

• Visitors will be allowed to participate in catch-and-keep fishing of Walleye, Largemouth Bass, and Yellow Perch. Other fish, such as Black Crappies, Bluegills, Channel Catfish, Fathead Minnows, Wipers, Triploid Grass Carps, and White Suckers still need to be released.
• The use of barbed treble hooks is now permitted.
• In addition to having a state fishing license, all anglers are required to obtain a free daily fishing permit to help manage the fishery.

The limited use of electric trolling motors for fishing purposes will now be permitted. Here are the rules:

• Only approved watercraft, such as paddleboards, canoes, kayaks, river pontoons, and johnboats, may use an electric trolling motor.
• The electric trolling motor cannot exceed a thrust of 55 pounds or shaft of 24 inches, and the boat cannot exceed 14 feet in length.
• The electric trolling motor must be hand-operated.
• The electric trolling motor must be detachable.
• The use of electric trolling motors for non-fishing activities is prohibited.

Whether you’re a history buff, day hiker, or water sport enthusiast, Rueter-Hess Reservoir has something for everyone. Visit the Rueter-Hess Reservoir webpage to make reservations and plan your visit!

The Castle Pines City Council held a meeting on July 8. Meeting highlights include:

• An educational study session presentation about metropolitan district service plans.
• Approving an intergovernmental agreement with the Douglas County Clerk and Recorder for a coordinated election to be held on November 4, 2025.
• A presentation about the 2024 budget audit.
• Approving an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Castle Rock for municipal warrant entry into the Colorado Crime Information Center.

View the July 8 City Council meeting agenda for more information about all agenda items. Visit the City Council Meetings webpage to watch the recording.

Interested in receiving meeting updates right to your inbox? Sign up or update your email subscriptions to receive emails about a variety of City activities.

The agenda for the July 10 Planning Commission Special Study Session is now available. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will be held virtually. Register to attend the meeting virtually.

About the Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment

The City of Castle Pines Planning Commission deliberates and makes recommendations to the City Council on land-use applications, proposed long-range policy planning documents, and zoning regulations. The Commission consists of seven residents from various backgrounds who are appointed by the City Council. The Commission meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in the Douglas County Library, 360 Village Square Lane in Castle Pines.

The City of Castle Pines Board of Adjustment holds public hearings on variance requests and considers appeals to interpretations made by City staff. The Board of Adjustment is comprised of the same members as the Planning Commission and meets on the same meeting days, as needed.

For more information about the Planning Commission, visit the Commission's webpage.

The agenda for the July 8 City Council Meeting is now available. The study session will begin at 5:00 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.

Each year, the City refreshes portions of neighborhood streets to help extend the life of roadway infrastructure throughout Castle Pines. This effort, known as the Neighborhood Pavement Maintenance Program, is a strategic, proactive approach to extending the lifespan of roadways while minimizing the cost of maintaining road surfaces.

This year's work will begin on July 8. The primary areas of focus this year include the Winter Berry, Serena, Tapadero, and Topaz Vista neighborhoods. Unless notified otherwise, resident access will be maintained throughout construction. Door hangers will be provided in advance to houses impacted by the repairs.

Visit CastlePinesCO.gov/PMP for more information about the project, including an interactive map showing the locations of initial improvements.

How are street improvements selected?

The community is divided into various roadway regions, with a focus placed on one region each year. City staff uses several software systems to analyze which roads should be addressed and which repair method should be used. The decision is based on the Pavement Condition Index, which is a score between 0 and 100, and the age of the road. Consultants are then utilized to assist with the project scope and inspection services.