August 13 City Council Meeting agenda now available

The agenda for the August 13 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.

By Order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, Stage 2 fire restrictions, are now in place. Ordinance No. O-012-004, restricting open fires, open burning and the use of fireworks.

Not allowed:

• Open burning of any kind.
• Use of fireworks – including professional firework displays.
• Use of model rockets.
• Use of fires in chimineas, other portable fireplaces or patio fire pits.
• Campfires at developed campgrounds or picnic areas.

Allowed:

• Fires within liquid-fueled or gas-fueled stoves, grills, fire pits or other gas or liquid-fueled appliance.
• Residential use of charcoal grill fires when such use is supervised by a responsible party at least 18 years of age.
• Fires contained within fireplaces and wood-burning stoves within buildings only.
• Fire suppression or fire department training fires.

Violation of these fire restrictions is a Class-2 Petty Offense, punishable by up to a $1000 fine and a $10 surcharge.

For more information about fire restrictions, read the Douglas County Ordinance O-012-004: douglas.co.us/documents/o-012-004-restricting-open-fires-open-burning-and-fireworks-in-unincorporated-douglas-county.pdf/

For more information, visit the Douglas County website.

The July edition of the City's e-newsletter is now available! Learn about the Monarch Boulevard reconstruction project, Party in the Park, the ongoing improvements to neighborhood roads, and more. bit.ly/TheSourceJuly2024

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Meeting highlights from the July 23 City Council meeting include:

• Approving a resolution on the City Council policy on public records related to fees for Colorado Open Records Act requests.
• Approving a resolution to amend the City of Castle Pines fee schedule.
• Approving and adopting a City gift and donation policy.

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

The agenda for the July 23 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.

Local traffic access will open on Monarch Boulevard from Castle Pines Parkway to the intersection of Stonedale Drive/Briar Cliff Drive beginning the afternoon of Monday, July 15. This will mark the completion of Phase One of the Monarch Boulevard reconstruction project. Through traffic will continue to use the Buffalo Trail detour.

Work will also begin on Phase Two of the project on Monday, July 15, which extends from Stondale Drive/Briar Cliff Drive to Glen Oaks Avenue. During Phase Two, Monarch Boulevard will be closed from Stonedale Drive/Briar Cliff Drive to Glen Oaks Avenue. Phase Two of the project remains on schedule and is expected to be completed this fall.

Detour Information

• Through traffic on Monarch Boulevard will continue to use the Buffalo Trail detour.
• Neighborhoods with access from Stonedale Drive: During the closure, access will be available via Stonemont Drive.
• Neighborhoods with access from Briar Cliff Drive: During the closure, access will be available via Briar Dale Drive.

Crews will finish final paving operations and road striping over the next several days. Please continue to follow posted detours and traffic signage in the construction area to help maintain a safe environment for construction workers and other drivers.

For more information about the Monarch Boulevard reconstruction project, visit the project webpage.

The Castle Pines Community Wildfire Prevention Implementation Plan was adopted by the City Council during the June 25 meeting. The plan addresses the most immediate wildfire mitigation needs for open space parcels in the community and establishes guidelines and best practices for conducting effective wildfire mitigation work, ensuring long-term fire resilience.

During the June 25 meeting, the City Council also authorized mechanical wildfire mitigation work for 255 acres of City-maintained open space around the community. This work will begin in the coming weeks and is expected to be completed later this year. A map of identified properties by phase is available on the project webpage.

Mechanical wildfire mitigation is necessary to create defensible spaces, reduce fuel loads, and protect lives, property, and the environment from the devastating impacts of wildfires. Mechanical mitigation enhances community safety, protects property, reduces the intensity of wildfires, and promotes overall fire resilience. It's a proactive measure to prevent wildfire disasters.

Mechanical fire mitigation also benefits firefighters. When communities have created defensible spaces and reduced fuel loads, it becomes safer for firefighters to defend homes and properties during a wildfire.

The 255 acres that were identified as mitigation priorities were selected based on recommendations from wildfire mitigation specialists who used data to identify high-risk areas. Every open space parcel under the City's jurisdiction was also physically evaluated through on-site inspections.

LEARN MORE ABOUT WILDFIRE MITIGATION PROJECTS

2024 Neighborhood Pavement Maintenance Program begins July 8
Each year, the City begins a refresh of neighborhood streets that helps extend the life of roadway infrastructure throughout Castle Pines. This effort, known as the Pavement Maintenance Program, is a strategic, proactive approach to extending the lifespan of roadways while minimizing the cost of maintaining road surfaces.

In 2024, work will focus on residential streets, primarily in the northern portion of the city. Improvements include replacing curbs and gutters, repairing sidewalks, repairing concrete pavement and asphalt, and more.

Learn more about the program by visiting the project webpage. An interactive map is available to view specific streets that are scheduled for work this year.

The June edition of the City's e-newsletter is now available. Learn about the Monarch Boulevard reconstruction project, the upcoming neighborhood Pavement Maintenance Program, and more. bit.ly/TheSourceJune2024

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Meeting highlights from the June 25 City Council meeting include:

• Approving an intergovernmental agreement with Douglas County for financial contributions for the design of the Happy Canyon Road and I-25 interchange project.
• Approving an amendment to the intergovernmental agreement with the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District regarding the operation, maintenance, and transfer of recreation properties.
• Approving a space rental and use agreement with SAFEBuilt Colorado, LLC for a portion of the City of Castle Pines City Offices.
• Approving the adoption of the Community Wildfire Prevention Implementation Plan.
• Approving a professional services agreement with Deer Creek Forestry, LLC for mechanical wildfire mitigation work.

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