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The City of Castle Pines is asking businesses and property owners to share ideas for physical improvements to the Village Square business area. The City formed an urban renewal authority in 2023 to support investment in the Castle Pines Village Square area by existing businesses and property owners. The Castle Pines Urban Renewal Authority (CPURA) is asking business and property owners in the community to get creative with ideas for beautification, increased accessibility, and other improvements that will make the area better for business

CPURA will utilize tax increment financing to reinvest existing taxes into the Village Square area. The effort will focus on helping private sector investors who want to enhance their properties with improvements to existing infrastructure, incentivize top-tier and intentional development, and add to the sense of community in Castle Pines.

“The City of Castle Pines understands the costs of improving buildings and businesses can be a burden. We want to be a partner for our property and business owners who have great ideas but need a little support to make them happen,” said Castle Pines City Manager Michael Penny. “This is a great opportunity for the Village Square community to come together, get creative, and add to the vibrancy and sense of community in a primary commercial area.”

The City is pleased to partner with our private sector property and business owners in creating a vibrant and dynamic community hub. To stay in touch with progress in the CPURA Village Square project, visit the Castle Pines Urban Renewal Authority information webpage, where the City will share updates and information for our community.

Meeting highlights from the October 8 City Council meeting include:

• Approving a liquor license for BlueStar Resort & Golf, LLC.
• Approving an ordinance to change the boundaries of the three voting districts of the city due to population growth.
• Approving a resolution to consent to the dissolution of The Canyons Metropolitan District No. 6.
• Approving a resolution supporting a "Yes" vote on the Douglas County School District's Ballot Issues for the November 5, 2024 election, seeking voter approval for the Douglas County School District's Bond Initiative.

View the October 8 City Council Meeting Agenda for more information about all agenda items. Visit the City Council Meetings webpage to watch the recording.

The agenda for the October 8 City Council Meeting is now available. The study session will begin at 6 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.

The City of Castle Pines is pleased to announce the online application process to request financial assistance from the newly formed Castle Pines Urban Renewal Authority (CPURA). The City formed an urban renewal authority in 2023 to support investment in the Castle Pines Village Square area by existing businesses and property owners.

“The City of Castle Pines is honored to support our property and business owners in their desires to invest and improve the Village Square. We look forward to an improved road system and maintenance, driven by the City. We also hope to see investments by property and business owners to enhance the physical environment with beautification, increased accessibility, and other improvements that will make the area better for business.” said Michael Penny, City Manager.

CPURA will utilize tax increment financing to reinvest existing taxes into the Village Square. The effort will focus on helping private sector investors who want to enhance their properties with improvements to existing properties and infrastructure, to incentivize top-tier and intentional development, and to add to the sense of community in Castle Pines Village Square. The City invites tenants and property owners to learn more at an information session on Wednesday, October 30, at 7:30 AM at the Castle Pines Library Event Hall or virtually on Wednesday, November 6, at 6:30 p.m. More information about the information sessions can be found at CastlePinesCO.gov/CPURA.

The City is pleased to be a partner to our private sector property and business owners in creating a vibrant and dynamic community hub. For more information on the CPURA Village Square project, visit the CastlePinesCO.gov/CPURA.

The September edition of the City's e-newsletter is now available. Learn about the upcoming Fall Festival, progress on the Monarch Boulevard project, the leaf and pumpkin composting event, and more. bit.ly/TheSourceSeptember2024

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Xcel Energy is rebuilding approximately 25 miles of 115-kilovolt (kV) transmission lines connecting the Palmer Lake, Castle Rock, Crowfoot Valley, Happy Canyon, and Daniels Park substations in Douglas County. This includes work on the lines that go through the City of Castle Pines. The transmission lines were originally built in the 1950s. Due to natural weathering and the overall age of structures, they have reached the end of their useful life and must be replaced. New infrastructure will improve electric service reliability to homes and businesses in the region, proactively reduce the risk of damage from wildfire and help meet the growing energy needs of homes and businesses for years to come.

Construction will take place within Xcel Energy’s existing right-of-way. The project will be completed in several phases. The first phase, between the Palmer Lake and Castle Rock substations was completed in Spring of 2024. The second phase, which includes rebuilding the line between the Happy Canyon and Daniels Park substations will begin in October 2024. Survey and staking work for segments between the Happy Canyon and Castle Rock substations took place in summer 2024 with construction work beginning in early 2025. All Work should be completed by the end of 2025.

Visit the Xcel Energy project webpage for more information or to contact the project team with questions.

Mayor Tracy Engerman signed an official Proclamation in recognition of "Constitution Week" held annually from Sept. 17-23. Sept. 17, 2024, marks the 237th anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention. View Mayor Engerman's official Proclamation.