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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.

Applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24. 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 Board of Adjustment's primary responsibility 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 the 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.

Mayor Tracy Engerman signed an official Proclamation recognizing November 18-22 as "Crash Responders Safty Week." The proclamation urges all citizens to join the Mayor in this special observance and remember that the State of Colorado has a “Move-Over” law requiring drivers to slow down and move over when approaching an emergency vehicle, a tow truck, or a highway maintenance vehicle when their emergency lights are activated. View Mayor Engerman's official Proclamation.

Meeting highlights from the November 12 City Council meeting include:

• Approving a lease agreement with the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District for the Community Center at 7404 Yorkshire Drive.
• Approving a professional services agreement with Broken Arrow Landscape & Design, Inc. for Elk Ridge Park landscape maintenance services.
• Approving a professional services agreement with Colorado Designscapes, Inc. for 2025 snow removal services.
• Approving a professional services agreement with Lighthouse Transportation Group, LLC for traffic and pedestrian signal and street light maintenance.
• Approving a resolution declaring a vacancy in the office of one of the City Council Members representing District 2 as of December 3, 2024.
• Approving the conveyance of certain recreation properties from the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District to the City of Castle Pines.
• Approving an ordinance to allow for certification of delinquent Stormwater Utility Fees to the County Treasurer to be collected and paid in the same manner as property taxes.
• Approving Phase 1 of improvements to Coyote Ridge Park, including improvements to accessibility and mobility, the playground, and fencing at the basketball court.
• Approving a resolution supporting Colorado Gives Day in Douglas County on December 10.

View the November 12 City Council Meeting Agenda for more information about all agenda items. Visit the City Council Meetings webpage to watch the recording.

During the November 12, 2024 City Council meeting, the Council approved the Phase 1 improvements to Coyote Ridge Park. These improvements, estimated to cost nearly $4,000,000,  focus on improvements in three main areas:

1. Accessibility and Mobility Improvements
   • Provide assessable walk connections to existing shade structures
   • Replacement of one picnic table under existing shade structure to be ADA compliant
   • Provide assessable walks between the north and south sides of the drainage between the playground and ballfield parking lot
   • Possibility of adding a plaza and pollinator garden
   • Addition of a new pedestrian connection to the community
   • Addition of bike racks adjacent to existing playgrounds and shade shelters
   • Provide improved maintenance access along the north side of the playground to the multipurpose field
2. Playground Improvements
   • Replace existing play area equipment, creating an updated all-inclusive play area for all ages
   • Create age-separated play areas for 2–5-year-olds and 5–12-year-olds
   • Replace play area surfacing with more inclusive poured-in-play surfacing or synthetic turf
3. Fencing at the Basketball Court
   • Provide fencing at the edge of the existing basketball court to minimize the balls going into the drainage area

Next Steps

Following the City Council’s approval of these improvements, City staff will now work with a consultant to finalize construction drawings and design for the Phase 1 improvements. Improvements are anticipated to begin in mid-2025 and be completed by early 2026. View the City Council meeting presentation for more information on the proposed Phase 1 improvements. The timing of future phased improvements to Coyote Ridge Park will be determined by recommendations from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and approval by the City Council.

Learn More

Visit the Future Park Planning webpage to learn more about future park improvements in Castle Pines.

The agenda for the November 12 City Council Meeting is now available. 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.

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!

LEARN MORE

The October edition of the City's e-newsletter is now available. Learn about the upcoming pumpkin and leaf composting event, the 2025 proposed budget, and more. bit.ly/TheSourceOctober2024

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