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The December edition of the City's e-newsletter is now available. Learn how to apply to serve on a board or commission, about the 2026 annual budget, results from the 2025 community survey, and more. bit.ly/TheSourceDecember2025

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

• Approving an intergovernmental agreement with Douglas County to increase the County's contribution for the Happy Canyon interchange project by an additional $500,000.
• Approving a professional services agreement with Jacobs Engineering for 2026 on-call professional land development review and general engineering services.
• Approving an agreement with Broken Arrow Landscape & Design, Inc. for 2026 public works, parks, open space, and stormwater maintenance.
• Approving a professional services agreement with Lighthouse Transportation Group, LLC for 2026 traffic and pedestrian signal and streetlight maintenance.
• Approving a professional services agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company for 2026 on-call engineering services.
• Approving an intergovernmental agreement with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement and animal control services.
• Approving the adoption of the 2026 annual budget.
• Approving a resolution to levy property taxes for the 2025 tax year for the purpose of meeting law enforcement expenses and for parks, recreation, trail, and open space improvements and maintenance for the 2026 budget year.

View the December 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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Looking to serve your community? Apply to serve on either the Castle Pines Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment or the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Serving on a City board or commission typically requires attending one evening meeting per month.

Completed applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 23. You may submit your completed application by emailing it to City Clerk Tobi Duffey at Tobi@castlepinesco.gov or by dropping it off at City offices (7437 Village Square Drive, Suite 200).

Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment Application

The combined Planning and Zoning Commission/Board of Adjustment is a seven-member commission comprised of Castle Pines residents. The Commission deliberates and makes recommendations to the City Council on land use applications, proposed long-range policy planning documents, and zoning regulations. The primary responsibility of the Board of Adjustment is to hold public hearings on variance requests and consider appeals to interpretations made by City officials. Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month. Members serve three-year terms.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Application

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board serves in an advisory capacity to City Council to consult on the planning of parks, recreation programs, and services. The Board meets on the third Thursday of each month. Members serve two-year terms.

Contact City Clerk Tobi Duffey at Tobi@castlepinesco.gov with any questions about either board or commission or the application process.

The agenda for the December 9 City Council meeting is now available. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held as a virtual meeting. Register to attend the meeting virtually.

Crowsnest Annexation Update: The petitioners, VT Crowfoot Valley Landco, LLC, have withdrawn their application for annexation due to an error in the legal description of Crowfoot Valley Road, which includes right-of-way that is part of the annexation. In addition, the notice of the eligibility hearing published in the Douglas County News-Press was deficient because the newspaper failed to publish the entirety of the public hearing notice provided by the City of Castle Pines. Therefore, the City is vacating (canceling) the eligibility hearing and related first readings previously scheduled for December 9, 2025. For more information, visit the Crowsnest Annexation Petition webpage.

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 Urban Renewal Authority held a meeting on December 2.

Meeting highlights include:

• Approving the adoption of the 2025 Urban Renewal Authority Budget.
• Approving the adoption of the 2026 Urban Renewal Authority Budget.

Please review the Urban Renewal Authority meeting agenda for more information about all agenda items. Visit the Authority's meetings webpage to watch the recording of the December 2 meeting.

About the Castle Pines Urban Renewal Authority

The Castle Pines Urban Renewal Authority (URA) is an 11-member board. Seven members are the Castle Pines City Council. One member is appointed by the Mayor of Castle Pines and approved by the Castle Pines City Council. There are also three additional board members representing the taxing districts (Douglas County School District, South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District, and Douglas County) as required by HB 15-1348. There is a staggered five-year term for each member. The URA is governed by Colorado State Statutes and is independent of any budgeting entity other than its own.

The primary implementation strategy of the URA is to provide selected property owners, business owners, or developers with the financial assistance necessary to allow for investment into the Central Business Zone District. When the URA partners with the private sector and provides assistance to help support investment in a property, the main tool it uses is called tax increment financing (TIF). TIF is a mechanism to capture the net new or incremental property taxes that are created when there is increased investment or improvements to a property. The URA uses those revenues to reinvest in the area and help finance the project. TIF can be collected and disbursed as reimbursement for allowable expenses for a maximum of 25 years.

For more information about the Castle Pines Urban Renewal Authority, visit the Authority's webpage.

The agenda for the December 4 Planning Commission meeting is now available. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. 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 on the City's website.

The agenda for the December 2 City Council study session is now available. The study session will begin at 6 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.

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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 agenda for the December 2 Urban Renewal Authority meeting is now available. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m.

Urban Renewal Authority 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 December 2 meeting virtually.

About the Castle Pines Urban Renewal Authority

The Castle Pines Urban Renewal Authority (URA) is an 11-member board. Seven members are the Castle Pines City Council. One member is appointed by the Mayor of Castle Pines and approved by the Castle Pines City Council. There are also three additional board members representing the taxing districts (Douglas County School District, South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District, and Douglas County) as required by HB 15-1348. There is a staggered five-year term for each member. The URA is governed by Colorado State Statutes and is independent of any budgeting entity other than its own.

The primary implementation strategy of the URA is to provide selected property owners, business owners, or developers with the financial assistance necessary to allow for investment into the Central Business Zone District. When the URA partners with the private sector and provides assistance to help support investment in a property, the main tool it uses is called tax increment financing (TIF). TIF is a mechanism to capture the net new or incremental property taxes that are created when there is increased investment or improvements to a property. The URA uses those revenues to reinvest in the area and help finance the project. TIF can be collected and disbursed as reimbursement for allowable expenses for a maximum of 25 years.

For more information about the Castle Pines Urban Renewal Authority, visit the Authority's webpage.

The November edition of the City's e-newsletter is now available. Learn about the upcoming Winter Wonderland events, the City's shop local incentive program, and more. bit.ly/TheSourceNovember2025

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We are pleased to announce the completion of the Monarch Boulevard reconstruction project! This marks a major milestone in the City's Road Solutions initiative.

All driving lanes on Monarch Boulevard and Buffalo Trail will be open to traffic by tomorrow afternoon (Friday, November 14). In the coming weeks, crews will conduct some minor final tasks, including cleanup activities. Lanes will remain open to traffic during this work. Landscaping installation will be ongoing, as weather permits, and is expected to be completed next year.

This year's project delivered significant infrastructure and safety improvements, including:

• Construction of the new roundabout at Buffalo Trail and Monarch Boulevard
• 2,000 feet of roadway improvements along Monarch Boulevard
• 1,700 feet of new water line installation in partnership with the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District
• Six-foot bike lanes to enhance multimodal connectivity
• Stormwater system upgrades and safety enhancements

These improvements create smoother, safer, and more reliable travel for all who live, work, and drive in Castle Pines. We appreciate your patience and understanding throughout the construction process.

For more information about the project, please visit CastlePinesCO.gov/Monarch. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at monarch@castlepinesco.gov or call 303-705-0200.

Thank you for your continued support as we invest in safer and stronger streets for our community.

The Castle Pines City Council held a meeting on November 11. Meeting highlights include:

• Approving an intergovernmental agreement with the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District for the design and construction of drainage and flood control improvements for Happy Canyon Creek at Monarch Boulevard.
• Approving the mutual termination of the City Operations Mill Levy Pledge Agreement with The Canyons Metropolitan District No. 4.
• Approving a resolution in support of Colorado Gives Day in Douglas County on December 9, 2025.
• A study session about the 2026 proposed budget.
• During the meeting, City Council continued the first readings of the following ordinances to the December 9, 2025 City Council meeting to allow for more time to gather information about the petition and potential impacts to the City.
  • Ordinance 25-12, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Castle Pines, Colorado, Annexing Certain Territory to the City Known as the Crowsnest Annexation on First Reading.
  • Ordinance 25-13, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Castle Pines, Colorado, Approving an Annexation and Development Agreement for the Crowsnest Annexation on First Reading.

Next steps for the Crowsnest annexation petition process include:

• December 9 Council Meeting and Public Hearing: City Council considers the following.
  • A resolution making findings of fact and conclusions as to the eligibility of the land to be annexed to the City.
  • An ordinance to approve the annexation (first reading).
  • An ordinance to approve an annexation agreement (first reading).
• Early 2026: City Council considers the following.
  • An ordinance to approve the annexation (second reading).
  • An ordinance to approve an annexation agreement (second reading).

The timeline above is subject to change and is dependent on the City Council's approval or denial of each step.

View the November 11 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 November 11 City Council meeting is now available. The regular meeting will begin at 5 p.m. A study session will follow at the conclusion of the regular meeting.

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.

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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.

Unofficial/preliminary results from the November 4, 2025, Douglas County coordinated election are available. Results are not official until they are certified by the Douglas County Clerk and Recorder on November 21. Visit the Douglas County elections webpage for more information about the election process and results reporting.

Mayor:

• Tracy Engerman – 44.64%
• Doug Gilbert – 32.79%
• Roger Hudson – 22.57%

District 1 Council Member:

• Chris Eubanks – 100%

District 2 Council Member:

• Kori Salazar – 50.75%
• Barrett Rothe – 49.25%

District 3 Council Member:

• Nate Winegar – 100%

DOUGLAS COUNTY ELECTIONS RESULTS WEBPAGE

The Castle Pines City Council held a meeting on November 3. Meeting highlights include:

• Approving a resolution that found the Crowsnest annexation petition in substantial compliance with state law.

Next steps for the Crowsnest annexation petition process include:

• November 11 Council Meeting: City Council considers an ordinance to approve the proposed annexation and annexation agreement on first reading. A first reading is the initial review by the Council of the proposal. This step introduces the ordinance so that both the Council and community have time to review it before a later public hearing and a vote by the Council. The December 9 public hearing includes an opportunity for public comment on this item.
• December 9 Council Meeting and Public Hearing: City Council considers the following:
  • A resolution making findings of fact and conclusions as to the eligibility of the land to be annexed to the City.
  • An ordinance to approve the annexation (second reading).
  • An ordinance to approve an annexation agreement (second reading).

The timeline above is subject to change and is dependent on the City Council's approval or denial of each step.

View the November 3 City Council meeting agenda for more information about the agenda item. Visit the City Council Meetings webpage to watch the recording.

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The agenda for the November 3 City Council special meeting is now available. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting will be held as a virtual meeting. 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 second October edition of the City's e-newsletter is now available. Learn about the annexation petition received by the City, property taxes, voting resources, and more. bit.ly/TheSourcePart2October2025

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Centennial Airport has released its Draft Noise Exposure Map (NEM) package, part of the FAA’s Part 150 Noise Compatibility Study. The document is available for public review and comment through November 30, 2025, at the following locations:

• Online: https://apa150noisestudy.com/documents/
• Centennial Airport Administration Office (7565 S. Peoria St., Englewood, CO) – Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Lone Tree Library (10055 Library Way, Lone Tree, CO)

Centennial Airport will hold its third Part 150 Study public open house on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., with a brief presentation at 5:00 p.m., in the Main Hall at The Lone Tree Hub. The purpose of the meeting is to share and collect feedback on the NEM package before its submittal to the FAA for acceptance.

Anyone interested can stop by at their convenience between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. to view display boards with Study information, speak one-on-one with members of the Study Team and Airport staff, and share their ideas, comments, and questions with the Study Team.

The Study is being conducted to identify and evaluate current and future noise and land use compatibility associated with aircraft operations at Centennial Airport. The goal of the Study is to work with surrounding communities and stakeholders to reduce the number of people affected by aircraft noise. Future meetings will focus on the Noise Compatibility Program.

For additional information, please visit the Study website: https://apa150noisestudy.com/

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held a meeting on October 23. Meeting highlights include:

• The Board supported the proposed 2026 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Budget proposal. The proposal will be reviewed by City Council during the November 11 City Council meeting as part of the 2026 Annual Budget development process.
• An update on project schedules for capital improvement projects, including improvements to Coyote Ridge Park.
• A continuation of the trail naming discussion for existing trails.

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

The agenda for the October 23 Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting is now available. The meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m.

Parks & 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 October 23 meeting virtually.

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 Douglas County Library, 360 Village Square Lane in Castle Pines, or virtually.

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

The Castle Pines City Council held a meeting on October 21. Meeting highlights include:

• An update from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
• Approving a utility underground access easement agreement with CORE Electric Cooperative.
• Approving the adoption of the 2025 Master Transportation Plan.

View the October 21 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 October 23 Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting is now available. The meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m.

Parks & 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 October 23 meeting virtually.

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 Douglas County Library, 360 Village Square Lane in Castle Pines, or virtually.

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

The Castle Pines City Council held a meeting on October 14. Meeting highlights include:

• A study session discussing 2024 legislative changes for the State of Colorado.
• Approving a professional services agreement with Ayers Consulting to update the City's Economic Development Plan.
• Approving amendments to the Castle Pines Roadway Standards.
• Approving the adoption of the 2024 Model Traffic Code.
• Approving Canyonside Preliminary Plan No. 1, First Amendment.
• Approving the naming of six recreational trail segments.

View the October 14 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 October 16 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting has been canceled.

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 Douglas County Library, 360 Village Square Lane in Castle Pines, or virtually.

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