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The agenda for the June 18 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting is now available. The meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 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 June 18 meeting virtually.

About the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The City of Castle Pines Parks and Recreation Advisory Board makes recommendations to the City Council on issues related to parks and recreation, including legislative policies, the City’s Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan, as well as policies for the acquisition, development, and improvement of recreation facilities. The Board consists of five residents from various backgrounds who are appointed by the City Council. The Board meets on the third Thursday of every month at 4:30 p.m. in the Douglas County Library, 360 Village Square Lane in Castle Pines, or virtually.

For more information about the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, visit the Board's webpage.

The Castle Pines City Council held a meeting on June 9. Meeting highlights include:

• Approving an easement agreement with the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District for an underground sewer main.
• Approving a professional services agreement with Deer Creek Forestry LLC for 2026 wildfire mitigation work.

View the June 9 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 June edition of the City's e-newsletter is now available. Learn more about the ongoing road construction on Castle Pines Parkway and Buffalo Trail, provide input for the creation of an Annexation Policy, and more. bit.ly/TheSourceJune-2026

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The agenda for the June 9 City Council meeting is now available. The regular meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. There is no study session scheduled for the June 9 meeting.

City Council 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 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 May 26. Meeting highlights include:

• Approving a construction contract with Kraemer North America, LLC for phase one of the construction of the Happy Canyon diverging diamond interchange.
• An update from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
• A study session presentation about organizational project updates.

View the May 26 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 May 28 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 May 28 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 May 26 City Council meeting is now available. The meeting will begin with a study session at 5:30 p.m., followed by the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

City Council 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 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.  Learn more on the City Council Meetings webpage.

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held a meeting on May 21. Meeting highlights include:

• Mayor Tracy Engerman welcomed new members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
• City Manager Michael Penny and Finance Director Mike Farina led a study session presentation about the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board ordinance and the history of parks and recreation funding in Castle Pines.

Please review the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board agenda for more information about all agenda items.

About the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The City of Castle Pines Parks and Recreation Advisory Board makes recommendations to the City Council on issues related to parks and recreation, including legislative policies, the City’s Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan, as well as policies for the acquisition, development, and improvement of recreation facilities. The Board consists of five residents from various backgrounds who are appointed by the City Council. The Board meets on the third Thursday of every month at 4:30 p.m. in the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane in Castle Pines, or virtually.

The May edition of the City's e-newsletter is now available. Learn more about the upcoming road construction on Castle Pines Parkway and Buffalo Trail, get details about upcoming summer events, and more. bit.ly/TheSourceMay2026

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The City of Castle Pines is developing an Annexation Policy, and we want to hear from Castle Pines residents!

The City is not currently considering any annexation applications, but is developing a policy framework to guide the consideration of any future annexation applications submitted to the City. This process is about creating a clear, thoughtful framework for reviewing future annexation requests if they are submitted. There will be several opportunities for resident input throughout the development of this policy.

Please take a few minutes to complete this survey, open now through June 14, to help guide the development of the Castle Pines Annexation Policy. Resident input during the development of this policy will help City Council and staff better understand what matters most to the community regarding potential future growth.

To learn more, including the steps to the annexation process, what to expect from an Annexation Policy, and other opportunities to provide input, visit the Annexation Policy Development webpage.

Note: The survey was also distributed via text message and social media. If you have already completed the survey, you do not need to take it again. Your response has been recorded.

TAKE THE SURVEY

What Is Annexation?

Annexation is the legal process by which a property owner asks to have land outside the city limits become part of Castle Pines. Annexation does not happen automatically, and it does not begin unless a property owner submits a formal request. Because annexation can affect both the property being considered and the broader community, the City wants to establish a clear policy to guide the consideration of any future requests that are submitted.

Why is the City developing an Annexation Policy?

During the annual City Council retreat held in March 2026, Council asked staff to begin developing an Annexation Policy to help create a thoughtful, consistent framework for reviewing possible future annexation requests.

The adopted policy would not approve any specific property for annexation. It would also not require the City to annex land in the future. Instead, the policy would help City Council, City staff, applicants, and residents better understand the key information to consider when an annexation request is submitted. The purpose of the policy is to help guide future decision-making by identifying important community considerations in advance.

Additional Engagement Opportunities

The City will also host two open houses this summer to share survey results and to hear more from the community:

• Open House #1: June 29 at the Castle Pines Library
• Open House #2: July 1 at The Exchange Coffee House

A draft Annexation Policy is expected to be posted online for public review beginning July 6, with an online comment period open through July 20 to provide comments on the draft proposal. City Council is expected to consider the adoption of the Annexation Policy during the July 28 City Council meeting.

Learn more about the annexation process and the purpose of the Annexation Policy by visiting the Annexation Policy Development webpage.