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The agenda for the June 11 City Council Meeting is now available. The regular meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m., with a study session after.

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 May edition of the City's e-newsletter is now available. Learn about the ongoing roadway projects, opportunities to engage with Douglas County, and more. bit.ly/TheSourceMay2024

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Meeting highlights from the May 28 City Council meeting include:

• Approving an extension to a contract with Schmidt Construction Company for pavement maintenance and street improvement services.
• Approving a change order for a contract with Ulteig Engineers, Inc. for on-call engineering services.
• Approving a professional services agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for on-call land development review, engineering services, and construction inspection services.
• Denying a site improvement plan application for a McDonald's Drive-Thru.

Visit the meeting agenda for more information about all agenda items. Visit the City Council Meeting webpage to watch the recording.

The agenda for the May 28 City Council Meeting is now available. The regular meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.

If you would like to provide public comment about the Public Hearing for Resolution 24-39, please note that comments must be provided in person because of the quasi-judicial nature of the public hearing. Public comment on this topic must also be given during the public hearing portion of the meeting and may not be given during the general public comment period.

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.

Meeting highlights from the May 14 City Council meeting include:

• Approving a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and committing to the goal of maintaining zero roadway fatalities and working toward the goal of zero serious injuries on the Castle Pines transportation network by January 1, 2030.

Visit the City Council Meeting webpage for more information about all agenda items or to view the meeting recording.

The agenda for the May 14 City Council Meeting is now available. The regular meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m., and 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.

Get ready to dive into a summer of fun and festivity in Castle Pines! As the sun climbs higher in the sky, so does the excitement of summer events, with a lineup of activities sure to thrill all ages. Get your calendars ready for a whirlwind of outdoor concerts, food trucks, and community gatherings set against the backdrop of our picturesque parks.

Gather your friends and family, and join us as we make unforgettable memories in the heart of our community this summer! Visit CastlePinesCO.gov/Calendar for more information on all events.

Upcoming Events

Roaming Gnomes Scavenger Hunt 
May 27 - August 1
All around Castle Pines

This free and fun City-wide scavenger hunt starts May 27 and goes until August 1. Once the hunt begins, get ready to find Willow and all his Gnome friends around Castle Pines!

Players who successfully complete all the challenges on the app will win a free kid's drink by showing their "Challenges Complete" badge to the staff at Ziggi's Coffee during business hours. Register to participate.

Family Disc Golf Day 
Sunday, June 2, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Pronghorn Park and Disc Golf Course (7707 Disc Park Street)

Are you new to disc golf or looking to improve your technique? Bring the whole family for a day of fun and lessons to improve your game! This free event is open to all Castle Pines residents. Participants will get tips on improving their game and free disc golf discs to take home! The event runs from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Pronghorn Park and Disc Golf Course. Come and go as your schedule allows. Register before spots fill up.

Food Truck Frenzy 
Saturday, June 8, from 4-8 p.m.
Coyote Ridge Park (7485 Serena Drive)

Bring your appetite and join us for the City's Food Truck Frenzy event at Coyote Ridge Park! The party starts Saturday, June 8, at 4 p.m. In addition to a delicious variety of food trucks, there will be craft beer, wine, live music, and kids activities.

Summer Splash Water Day 
Wednesday, June 26, from 5-7 p.m.
Elk Ridge Park (7005 Mira Vista Lane)

Need a mid-week summer break? Come out and participate in the Summer Splash Water Day! Get ready to slide and conquer challenges on our free water slides and obstacle courses. Dive into the fun as you zip down exhilarating slides and navigate thrilling obstacles. A live DJ and Kona Ice will be available when you need a break from the fun. A signed waiver must be completed to participate.

Participants under 18 must be supervised by a parent or designated guardian during the entirety of the event. Children cannot be dropped off.

Summer Concert Series 
June 23, July 21, and August 25
Coyote Ridge Park (7485 Serena Drive)

Join your friends and neighbors at Coyote Ridge Park for the 2024 Summer Concert Series! Bring your lawn chairs, snacks, and beverages, and sit back and enjoy a variety of free musical acts. From Journey to The Eagles, there are sure to be songs that will appeal to everyone's musical taste!

Party in the Park 
Saturday, August 10, from 5-9 p.m.
Elk Ridge Park (7005 Mira Vista Lane)

Join us for an annual resident favorite: Party in the Park! This year's party will be held on August 10 from 5-9 p.m. at Elk Ridge Park. Gather with your neighbors for an evening of live music, food, drinks, kids activities, vendor booths, and more!

The agenda for the May 7 City Council Study Session is now available. City Council will begin the Regular Meeting with an Executive Session at 5:30 p.m., with a study session following at approximately 6:10 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.

The April edition of the City's e-newsletter is now available. Learn about the ongoing roadway projects, the upcoming City Slash Collection event, and more. bit.ly/TheSourceApril2024

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Are you ready for a tranquil and serene day at Rueter-Hess Reservoir? Plan your day of paddle boarding, fishing, and hiking – all summer activities open Friday, April 26. New this year is windsurfing.

The reservoir will be open for non-motorized water activities and fishing from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays starting Friday, April 26, into late October, depending on the weather. The entrance to the Reservoir is off Hess Road in Parker, about 4.75 miles east of Interstate 25.

Due to parking and fishing capacity limitations, reservations are required.

Parking Details
To park at the reservoir, you will need a parking pass. The cost of a day-long parking pass is $10. Reserve your day now.

Reservations must be made online. Please save your confirmation email to show at the gate. (A screenshot or printed copy are recommended, as cell service is spotty at the reservoir.) Online reservations are now open through June – and additional dates will be added throughout the summer.

Fishing Details
To maintain the vitality of the fish, a limited number of anglers are allowed to fish each day. There is no cost to fish at the reservoir, but because space is limited, reservations are required for all. Anglers older than 16 must have a state fishing license.

Anglers will also need a parking pass, which is $10 for the day, in addition to the free fishing registration. Make your fishing reservation and get your parking pass online.

If you plan to walk or bike into the park for fishing, a parking pass is not required, but a fishing registration is still required.

All fishing is catch-and-release. For details on additional rules and regulations, visit Douglas County's fishing webpage.

Additional Details:

Kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, windsurfing boards, and inflatable standup paddle boards are the only watercrafts allowed. All watercrafts will be inspected onsite for invasive species before entering the water.

• Life jackets are required for all and must be worn at all times.
• Windsurfing is being offered this year as a pilot program.
• Plans are in the works to modernize the shoreline. As that plan comes to fruition, please expect the shoreline to be muddy in places.
• Parking is a 5- to 10-minute walk from the shoreline. Following an inspection of watercraft, you will be able to drop off gear near the shoreline and return to the parking lot to park your car. Please be prepared to inflate your watercraft, at least partially, before getting to the water.
• Dogs are allowed in some areas, but not the water nor shoreline.
• No glass bottles or alcohol are allowed.

Learn more to plan your day at Rueter-Hess.

Mayor Tracy Engerman is hosting a "Coffee Klatch with Tracy" next Thursday, April 18, from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. at Ziggi's Coffee. Swing by for a quick chat, to ask questions, to learn more about upcoming City activities, or just say "hello."

"Coffee klatch" originates from the German word "kaffeeklatsch" and refers to a gathering of friends over a cup of coffee.

Visit CastlePinesCO.gov/Calendar for more information. We'll see you there!

Meeting highlights from the April 9 City Council meeting include:

• Approving a professional services agreement with Ark Ecological Services, LLC. for weed and native plant management.
• Approving a professional services agreement with Broken Arrow Landscape & Design, Inc. for Monarch Boulevard landscape renovation.
• Approving a second amendment to the lease agreement with Douglas County Libraries for the use of meeting spaces for public meetings.
• Approving The Canyons Preliminary Plan No. 2, First Amendment.
• Approving The Canyons Filing No. 2, Fourth Amendment Replat.

To view more information about all agenda items or to view the meeting recording, visit the City Council Meeting webpage.

The agenda for the April 9 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 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.

The March edition of the City's e-newsletter is now available. Learn about the ongoing roadway projects, the Spring Cleanup Day, your stormwater utility fee statement, and more. bit.ly/TheSourceMarch2024

Visit the City's website to subscribe to receive future e-newsletters right to your inbox. CastlePinesCO.gov/NewsletterSignUp

Meeting highlights from the March 26 City Council meeting include:

• Approving updates to rules at City parks.
• Approving the adoption of City Council Procedures and Rules of Order, City Council and Boards and Commissions Protocols, and the 2024-2025 City Council Guiding Principles.
• Approving amendments to the City fee schedule.
• Approving a resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a letter of authorization to process the indoor self-storage Site Improvement Plan.
• Approving an amendment to the contract regarding the sale of Lot 4, Lagae Family Trust Minor Development Final Plat, to extend the bond financing deadline and to amend the earnest money requirement.

To view more information about all agenda items or to view the meeting recording, visit the City Council Meeting webpage.

The agenda for the March 26 City Council Meeting is now available. The regular meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. City Council will immediately go into an Executive Session and is anticipated to return to the regular meeting at approximately 6:30 p.m. for the remaining agenda items.

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 agenda for the March 12 City Council Meeting is now available. City Council will have a study session beginning at 5:30 p.m. There will be no 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.

The February edition of the City's e-newsletter is now available. Learn about the parks planning workshop, the upcoming stormwater utility fee statement, the land use development process, and more. bit.ly/TheSourceFebruary2024

Visit the City's website to subscribe to receive future e-newsletters right to your inbox. CastlePinesCO.gov/NewsletterSignUp

Meeting highlights from the February 27 City Council meeting include:

• Approving an intergovernmental agreement with the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District related to the reconstruction of Monarch Boulevard, including the replacement of the water line under the roadway.
• Approving an ordinance to add a non-voting youth member to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
• Approving the appointment of members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Members were selected following interviews by the City Council that were held on February 13.
• Approving the appointment of members to the combined Planning and Zoning Commission/Board of Adjustment. Members were selected following interviews by the City Council that were held on February 13.
• Approving an intergovernmental agreement with the Castle Pines Urban Renewal Authority to allow the use of City resources.
• Approving an intergovernmental agreement with the Castle Pines Urban Renewal Authority regarding tax increment revenue sharing.

To view more information about all agenda items or to view the meeting recording, visit the City Council Meeting webpage.

The agenda for the February 27 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.

Meeting highlights from the February 13 City Council meeting include:

• Approving a professional services agreement with Landtech Contractors, LLC for landscape maintenance.
• Approving an intergovernmental agreement with Douglas County to provide law enforcement and animal control services.
• Approving the annexation of City-owned territory, known as the Havana Street Annexation, into the city.
• Approving the findings of the Conditions Study for the Castle Pines West Commercial District Urban Renewal Area and approving the Castle Pines West Commercial District Urban Renewal Plan.
• Approving amendments to the City Manager's employment contract.

To view more information about all agenda items or to view the meeting recording, visit the City Council Meeting webpage.

The agenda for the February 13 Council Meeting is now available. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. with interviews for open seats on the Planning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The regular meeting will reconvene at 8:30 p.m.

Register to attend the meeting virtually.

The City was awarded a grant from the Federal Highway Administration to complete a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. This plan will include roads, sidewalks, crossings, and mobility infrastructure. The project team will look at safety data, public input, and future growth to identify strategies that will help improve safety for all who travel around Castle Pines by car, on foot, by bike, or with an assistive device. The City will also use the Plan to seek additional grant funding for future projects to help create safer streets.

To help with this effort, we are seeking input from residents via an online survey. Your input will help shape the development of the Plan and other future efforts. Visit the Safe Streets for All Comprehensive Action Plan webpage for more information.