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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.

The October edition of the City's e-newsletter is now available. Learn about upcoming fall events, the latest on the Monarch Boulevard project, and more. bit.ly/TheSourceOctober2025

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The City of Castle Pines is conducting a community survey to better understand residents' thoughts and opinions of City services, programs, priorities, and quality of life aspects. A random sample of residents was invited to take the survey via text message beginning on Tuesday, September 23. The survey is also available to take via the link below. Results of the survey will be available on the City's website later this year and will be shared with the City Council during a study session on Tuesday, November 18.

TAKE THE SURVEY

The Planning Commission held a meeting on September 25. Highlights from the meeting include:

• Approval of Canyonside Preliminary Plan No. 1, 1st Amendment
• A legal training led by the City Attorney's Office

View the September 25 Planning Commission meeting agenda for more information about all agenda items. Visit the Planning Commission webpage to view the meeting recording or for more information about the Commission.

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.