Mayor Jason Gray

Mayor Pro Tem Laura Cavey

Councilmember Ryan Hollingshead

Councilmember Kevin Bracken

Councilmember Mark Davis

Councilmember Max Brooks

Councilmember Tim Dietz

Town Council

Meeting Minutes - Final

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

6:00 PM

Town Hall Council Chambers

100 North Wilcox Street

Castle Rock, CO 80104

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COUNCIL DINNER & INFORMAL DISCUSSION

INVOCATION

Mayor Gray provided the Invocation.

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

6 -

Present:

Councilmember Brooks, Councilmember Dietz, Councilmember Davis, Councilmember

Hollingshead, Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, Mayor Gray

1 - Councilmember Bracken

Not Present:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

COUNCIL COMMENTS

Mayor Gray shared that Councilmember Bracken is not present due to the loss of

his brother.

Councilmember Hollingshead expressed his thoughts and prayers for Bracken's

family.

Councilmember Dietz shared that Senate Bill 26-155 will affect costs to

homeowners. He also shared that we need amenities to attract families. He

stated Flock cameras have caught a lot of criminals; and we already are visible on

our cell phones, computers, driving C470, etc.

Mayor Pro Tem Cavey has worked with Flock at Verizon and they are above

board. We are trying to keep our community safe and she supports the use of the

Flock cameras. She shared that there was a groundbreaking for the Fire station in

Cobblestone Ranch and thanked staff for putting that together with plans to open in

2027.

PROC

Proclamation: Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week 2026

2026-005

(For Presentation - Approved on April 7, 2026, by a vote 6-0)

Mayor Gray read the proclamation into the record.

PROC

Proclamation: National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 19-25, 2026

2026-006

(For Presentation - Approved on April 7, 2026, by a vote 6-0)

Mayor Gray read the proclamation into the record. Heather Johnson accepted the

proclamation. Ann Barrington, Parker Council, spoke on behalf of Covered

Colorado that supports survivors.

UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES

No public comment.

TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT

ID 2026-043

Update: Calendar Reminders

David Corliss, Town Manager, provided Calendar reminders.

ID 2026-044

Update: Legislative Update

Kristin Read, Assistant Town Manager, presented the update.

Moved by Councilmember Hollingshead, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to

affirm staff's recommended positions on state legislation as presented and direct

staff to communicate the positions to the Town's legislative delegation, CML and

others. The motion passed by a vote of:

6 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Davis, Brooks, Dietz

Yes:

ID 2026-045

Update: Water Quality Maintenance

Mark Marlowe, Director of Castle Rock Water, presented the update.

Councilmember Dietz asked about the building being built by Costco. Corliss

stated it is a pump station for water and that the developer is paying for the

infrastructure.

Marlowe also provided an update on the drought. He plans to request a stage 1

drought on May 19.

Mayor Pro Tem Cavey inquired if they anticipate more restrictions in June and July.

Marlowe anticipates stage 2 in mid-June.

ID 2026-046

2026 Safety Improvement Projects (Public Works)

Dan Sailer, Director of Public Works, provided an update.

Mayor Pro Tem Cavey inquired how they determine locations for pedestrian

crossings. Sailer stated they will evaluate locations requested and have been

identified and prioritize them. Cavey inquired if they are expensive. Sailer stated

they may have to do some ADA ramp improvements and advanced warning signs

that increase the cost. A typical location is $25-$30,000.

Councilmember Dietz thanked his department for their responsiveness to his

requests.

Mayor Gray appreciates their work on these.

ID 2026-047

ID 2026-048

ID 2026-049

Update: Monthly Department Reports

Development Services Project Updates

Update: Quasi-Judicial Projects

TOWN ATTORNEY’S REPORT

No report.

ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA

Moved by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, to Approve

the Agenda as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:

6 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Davis, Brooks, Dietz

Yes:

CONSENT CALENDAR

Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, seconded by Councilmember Hollingshead, to

Approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:

6 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Davis, Brooks, Dietz

Yes:

RES 2026-048

Resolution Approving the 2026 Spot Water Lease Agreement

Between the Town of Castle Rock and United Water and Sanitation

District [Chatfield Reservoir, Douglas County]

PROC

Proclamation: Historic Preservation Month - May 2026 (For

2026-007

Presentation - Approved on April 21, 2026)

MIN 2026-011

Minutes: April 7, 2026, Town Council Meeting

ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS & DISCUSSION ACTION ITEMS

ORD 2026-012

Ordinance Approving the First Amendment to the 2026 Fiscal Year

Budget by Making Supplemental Appropriations for the 2026 Fiscal

Year (Second Reading - Approved on First Reading on April 7, 2026,

by a vote 5-0)

David Corliss, Town Manager, presented the item that was approved unanimously

at the prior Council meeting with Mayor Pro Tem recusing herself.

Councilmember Brooks thanked Corliss for answering his questions prior to the

meeting.

No public comment.

Moved by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to Approve

Ordinance ORD 2026-012 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:

5 - Gray, Hollingshead, Davis, Brooks, Dietz

1 - Cavey

Yes:

Recuse:

RES 2026-050

Resolution Approving the Intergovernmental Agreement Between the

Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County and the Town

of Castle Rock Regarding Cost Sharing to Establish the Link On

Demand Microtransit Pilot Program

David Corliss, Town Manager, presented the item. This was discussed at the

previous Council meeting. County Commissioner Teal and Rand Clark are

present for any questions.

Councilmember Davis inquired how often can a person use the service and can

they use it for any reason. Commissioner Teal thanked Council for their

partnership. There is not a limit to use and they anticipate heavy use to disabled

individuals unable to drive. He noted Council can expand the program after the

pilot.

No public comment.

Moved by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by Councilmember Dietz, to Approve

Resolution RES 2026-050 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:

6 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Davis, Brooks, Dietz

Yes:

RES 2026-049

Resolution Approving the Third Amendment to the Agreement with

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineering & Architects, for the Industrial

Tributary Trail Project [connecting Downtown Castle Rock to Philip S.

Miller Park]

Jeff Brauer, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented the item.

Mayor Pro Tem Cavey confirmed only changes were from outside issues.

Councilmember Dietz confirmed drainage was the challenge.

Councilmember Davis inquired if the drainage is under the sidewalk. Brauer

stated half will be the trail and the other side will be the drainage.

No public comment.

Moved by Councilmember Dietz, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to Approve

Resolution RES 2026-049 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:

6 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Davis, Brooks, Dietz

Yes:

ORD 2026-013

Ordinance Authorizing the Exercise of the Town’s Powers of

Eminent Domain to Acquire Certain Real Property Interests

Necessary for the Highway 85 Wastewater Collection and Treatment

System Project [Located in Sedalia, CO] (First Reading)

Mark Marlowe, Director of Castle Rock Water, presented the item.

Mayor Pro Tem Cavey stated she is not in favor of eminent domain. She inquired

how much property are they talking about and is it something that will negatively

impact the landowners. Marlowe stated it is a 20' wide easement and they will

co-locate next to the existing easements to lessen the impact. He does not

believe any of the owners has an issue, they just need to agree on a price. Cavey

asked if they can still use the property. Marlowe stated certain uses would be

allowed i.e, grazing of livestock, but cannot build structures over it. He is not

aware of any owners saying no, but there will be price negotiation.

Councilmember Hollingshead inquired when the offer went out. Marlowe stated

the process started in October and letters went out this month. They still need to

do the appraisals before they can make an offer.

Councilmember Davis confirmed no one is occupying these areas.

No public comment.

Mayor Pro Tem Cavey confirmed if they vote yes tonight and if someone is not

willing to negotiate, it will come back to Council for each individual property.

Moved by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to Approve

Ordinance ORD 2026-013 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:

6 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Davis, Brooks, Dietz

Yes:

DIR 2026-012

Discussion/Direction: Downtown Castle Rock Parking Study

Nick VanderKwaak with Fehr & Peers presented the study.

Mayor Pro Tem Cavey inquired about the data of people staying beyond 2 hours.

Nick stated it is mainly on the outlying streets and some on main streets. Cavey

inquired about Copper Falls Spa in particular with their customers spending 4-6

hours getting services there and feels it is damaging to their business with their

customers getting ticketed. She asked for his recommendation. NIck stated they

can make it easier with multi-modal improvements to bike or walk downtown and

how people get to a remote lot.

Mayor Gray noted that the Link on Demand program may help.

Councilmember Davis noted that the long-term parking could be employees. He

shared that the County parking garage top floor is not being used and suggests

residents of the adjacent building could use that top level.

Councilmember Brooks feels we don't have a capacity problem, it is people

knowing about and using the parking available. He feels a valet service would be

great to offer at Copper Falls.

Councilmember Dietz would like to revisit in a couple months. He inquired about

building the pedestrian bridge to the Fairgrounds and would like to see what the

real cost would be. Corliss stated that has been discussed. The County is

increasing the use of the Fairgrounds with the Heroes Hall and more events, and

there is a path south of the Police department they may be able to improve.

Mayor Gray feels we could direct people from the parking lot to that path.

Corliss provided some suggested Next Steps to refresh wayfinding, educate

downtown businesses and employees on parking options, evaluate fines for

parking violations., look for new parking opportunities, review ADA and loading

parking requests, monitor future growth.

Mayor Pro Tem Cavey wants to be mindful of fines. Corliss acknowledged that we

have to mindful of certain areas.

Citizens that addressed Council:

Susan McAfee, resident, is concerned there is a lack of ADA parking downtown.

Shuttles are not helpful if they aren't ADA compliant. She noted some of the new

developments are bringing in older residents that will require more ADA parking.

Kevin Tilson, Director of Castle Rock Downtown Alliance, is supportive of the

pedestrian bridge to the Fairgrounds. He feels the parking study is a great

resource and offered to answer those questions and attend open houses to

answer questions.

ORD 2026-014

Ordinance Amending Sections 4.04.150 and 13.12.080 of the Castle

Rock Municipal Code by Adopting a Revised Methodology for

Calculating Renewable Water Resource Fees and Water and

Wastewater System Development Fees for the Construction of New

Single-Family Residential Homes (First Reading) [Entire Castle Rock

Water Service Area]

Mark Marlowe, Director of Castle Rock Water, presented the item.

Mayor Pro Tem Cavey feels we are telling homebuilders what to build and feels it

will drive building more smaller homes vs. more moderate homes and does it save

much water. Marlowe feels the market will drive what is built, but the fees should

reflect the actual impact.

Councilmember Dietz feels this is a reflection of them complying with these

measures. Marlowe feels the policy has been a success with a radical reduction

in outdoor water use and the houses are more efficient. Dietz asked if there would

be credits for homeowners that make efficiency improvements. Marlowe

mentioned the rebates they currently offer.

Citizens that addressed Council:

Morgan Culllen supports reducing impact fees for smaller homes.

Councilmember Brooks stated that we are one of the most regulated states - 6th

in the country that drives down everything.

Councilmember Hollingshead feels we need to have housing for all income levels

and it makes sense.

Mayor Gray feels it allows first time homeowners to buy homes.

Councilmember Davis wants to ensure we can have homes for younger

homeowners. Smaller houses use less water.

Moved by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by Councilmember Hollingshead, to

Approve Ordinance ORD 2026-014 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:

6 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Davis, Brooks, Dietz

Yes:

RES 2026-051

Resolution Approving a Construction Contract with 53 Corporation

LLC, for the 6400 East Tributary Dam Reconstruction and

Downstream Rehabilitation Project [Paintbrush Park]

Mark Marlowe, Director of Castle Rock Water, presented the item.

Councilmember Davis inquired how long the emptied pond will smell. Marlowe

replied as long as it is empty.