Get ready for the 2024 Winter Wonderland in Castle Pines!

Get ready for the 2024 Winter Wonderland in Castle Pines!

November 6, 2024 at 3:18 pm

Winter Wonderland is back! This season's festivities kick off Friday, December 6, with the annual Castle Pines Tree Lighting at The Ridge. Activities will include a meet-and-greet with Santa, reindeer, train rides, food trucks, carolers, and a drone light show.

Other Winter Wonderland favorites return, including a scavenger hunt, holiday movie night, gingerbread house decorating, Holly Jolly Brunch, and more! Some events require advanced reservations or ticket purchases. Ticket sales and reservations open this Friday, November 8. Spots will fill up fast, so reserve your ticket early!

Visit the City's event calendar or review the events below for more information on this year's festivities. We can't wait to see you there!

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Sheriff Weekly has ordered Fire Restrictions in Douglas County to be moved to Stage 1, effective 10/31/2024

October 31, 2024 at 10:56 am

Sheriff Weekly has ordered Fire Restrictions in Douglas County to be moved to Stage 1, effective 10/31/2024.

Stage 1 means NO open burning and NO fireworks (including the use of model rockets). Violation of these fire restrictions is a Class-2 Petty Offense, punishable by up to a $1000.00 fine and a $10.00 surcharge.

Allowable Activities are fires within liquid fuel or gas stoves, grills, fire pits, or liquid-fueled or gas appliances, and small recreational fires at developed picnic or campground sites in fixed permanent metal or steel fire rings (rock fire rings are considered temporary and are NOT permanent).

Joint Statement: Update Regarding October 28 Sewer Line Blockage

October 29, 2024 at 2:30 pm

                       

Joint Statement: Update Regarding October 28 Sewer Line Blockage

As reported on October 28, 2024 by the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District, debris from the Monarch Boulevard road and water line replacement project caused a temporary blockage to a sewer line near Monarch Boulevard and Happy Canyon Creek. This caused nearly 1,000 gallons of sewage to spill into nearby Happy Canyon Creek.

Crews cleaned up the spill on the morning of Monday, October 28. The contractor, Elite Surface Infrastructure, will pay for costs associated with the cleanup effort, and no public funds from either the City of Castle Pines or the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District will be used for the cleanup efforts.

Happy Canyon Creek is not a source of drinking water, and there is no impact on drinking water quality or safety. The Castle Pines North Metropolitan District is working with state agencies to ensure the creek bed area is safe before reopening it. Nearby trails remain open and are safe for use. The area highlighted in red in the map below identifies the impacted creek area.

Questions? Contact the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District at 303-688-8550.

District 2 residents: Be a part of the City Council and help shape the future of Castle Pines

October 24, 2024 at 1:52 pm

Are you looking to serve your community? There is a current vacancy for one of the District 2 City Council Member seats. Apply to complete a one-year term as a District 2 City Council Member. Applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2024. The City Council will interview applicants before the City Council meeting on Tuesday, December 3. Submit your application by emailing City Clerk Tobi Duffey at Tobi@castlepinesco.gov.

Qualified candidates must be a registered elector and a resident of District 2, must have lived in the City of Castle Pines for at least 1 year immediately preceding this appointment, maintain their primary residence in District 2, and may not be an employee of the City or hold any other elective position within a federal, state, county, or municipal government.

To verify you live in City Council District 2, please visit the City Council Districts map and type in your address. Applicants must be available to attend the City Council Retreat scheduled for January 17 and 18, 2025.

For more information or questions, please contact City Clerk Tobi Duffey at Tobi@castlepinesco.gov or 303-705-0226.

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Join us for an information meeting about the Castle Pines Urban Renewal Authority

October 24, 2024 at 7:47 am

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 is now asking community businesses and property owners to come up with creative ideas for beautification, increased accessibility, and other improvements that will make the area better for business. More information about available resources is available at CastlePinesCO.gov/CPURA.

We also invite tenants and property owners to an information session to learn more about how we can partner to improve businesses and buildings in Village Square. The meeting will be held on October 30 at 7:30 a.m. at the Castle Pines Library. Register to attend by visiting CastlePinesCO.gov/CPURA.

October 22 City Council Meeting agenda now available

October 18, 2024 at 2:23 pm

The agenda for the October 22 City Council Meeting is now available. The regular meeting will begin at 5 p.m., and a study session is scheduled immediately 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.

Monarch Boulevard Reconstruction Phase Four Begins October 23

October 15, 2024 at 3:14 pm

We are excited to share important updates regarding the Monarch Boulevard reconstruction project, a key component of our 2024 Road Solutions initiative. This comprehensive project, stretching from Castle Pines Parkway to Berganot Trail, marks a significant investment in our community's infrastructure by enhancing safety, traffic efficiency, and overall quality of life in Castle Pines.

The project is progressing ahead of schedule, with Phase Three scheduled to be completed on October 23. Phase Four, from Briar Dale Drive/Burggarten Drive north to Berganot Trail, will then begin on October 23. This schedule will help reduce the impact on the community and the traveling public for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year and significantly reduce the remaining Monarch Boulevard construction in 2025. In 2025, construction, currently expected to begin in June, will include work from Berganot Trail to Winter Berry Place. Thank you for your patience! 

What to Expect

Monarch Boulevard will be closed to through traffic from Briar Dale Drive/Burggarten Drive north to Berganot Trail to allow for the efficient completion of this project by early December. The intersection of Berganot Trail and Monarch Boulevard will be closed during construction. This closure will ensure the safety of both our workers and the traveling public. We have established clear detour routes to minimize inconvenience.

  • Communities located along Berganot Trail and Wetherill Circle will maintain access through Buffalo Trail from Rockcress Way.
  • Communities located along Briar Dale Drive will maintain access through Briar Cliff Drive.
  • Communities located along Burggarten Drive will maintain access with two-way travel on the south side of the intersection to Monarch Boulevard.
  • This access will be for local traffic and emergency services only.

Detour map for phase 4 of Monarch

Project Highlights:

  • Complete roadway tear out and asphalt replacement
  • Safety enhancements
  • Stormwater infrastructure improvements
  • Six-foot bike lanes
  • Installation of new water line
  • We recognize the impact of construction on your daily routines and are committed to completing this project as swiftly as possible. For detailed information, including detour routes and project updates, please visit our website at CastlePinesCO.gov/Monarch.

Should you have any questions or require further assistance, do not hesitate to reach out to us at monarch@castlepinesco.gov or call 303-705-0200. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work towards a safer, more efficient Castle Pines.

Castle Pines Urban Renewal Authority seeks ideas for Village Square Business District

October 9, 2024 at 12:17 pm

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.

October 8 City Council Wrap-Up

October 9, 2024 at 9:43 am

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.