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, January 21, 2025  
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  
7 -  
Present:  
Mayor Gray, Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, Councilmember Hollingshead, Councilmember  
Bracken, Councilmember Davis, Councilmember Brooks, Councilmember Dietz  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
COUNCIL COMMENTS  
Mayor Gray expressed sadness on the loss of a friend's mother and encouraged  
people to reach out, have compassion and forgiveness.  
Councilmember Dietz informed Council that he would like to discuss how  
development is approved downtown. He feels elected officials should approve  
large projects.  
Mayor Gray believes in the Design Review Board and feels there can be a  
compromise.  
Councilmember Bracken asked for clarification of the DDA and DRB roles.  
Mike Hyman, Town Attorney, stated the DDA is its own entity and has a role, but  
the DDA and Town are parties to the contract and both must approve contracts.  
The DRB approves all land use downtown and only comes to Council if an  
applicant appeals a negative decision of the DRB. This can be amended by  
Ordinance.  
Mayor Gray clarified development approval comes to Council to if it is over 10,000  
square feet with a recommendation from DRB; and if under 10,000 square feet,  
the DRB can approve it.  
David Corliss, Town Manager, stated Council approves the financing agreements.  
Councilmember Bracken ensured the project financing agreement coming to  
Council tonight is separate from this motion.  
Corliss stated staff can craft an ordinance for two readings.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey asked that notifications need to be increased from 500 feet  
to 2,500 feet. Second Dietz.  
Mayor Gray feels we may want to adjust it depending on the situation.  
Moved by Councilmember Dietz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, to Direct Staff  
to draft an ordinance that development of 10,000 square feet and above should be  
decided by Town Council . The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
Yes:  
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, seconded by Councilmember Dietz, to Direct Staff  
to increase notifications from 500 feet to 2,500 feet. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
APPT  
2025-001  
Appointments: Historic Preservation Board  
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, seconded by Mayor Gray, to Approve Appointment  
APPT 2025-001 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES  
No public comment.  
ID 2025-013  
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT  
Unscheduled Public Appearances: January 21, 2025  
ID 2025-007  
ID 2025-008  
ID 2025-009  
Update: Calendar Reminders  
Update: Monthly Department Reports  
Update: Legislative Update  
Kristin Read, Assistant Town Manager, provided an update.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, Councilmember Dietz and Brooks all thanked Read for her  
work on tracking these bills, and Brooks will work with her to identify bills to follow.  
Moved by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by Councilmember Dietz, to support  
the positions presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
ID 2025-010  
Development Services Project Updates  
ID 2025-011  
ID 2025-012  
Update: Quasi-Judicial Projects  
Update: Residential Unit Data (through December 31, 2024) with  
Potential Buildout Estimates  
TOWN ATTORNEY’S REPORT  
No report.  
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA  
Moved by Councilmember Bracken, seconded by Councilmember Hollingshead, to  
Approve the Agenda as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
CONSENT CALENDAR  
Moved by Councilmember Hollingshead, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, to  
Approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
RES 2025-006  
Resolution Approving a Contract Amendment with Applied Ingenuity  
PM, LLC to Provide Funding for 2024 Emergency Repairs to Castle  
Rock Water Deep Wells 31R, 27 and 227 [Castle Rock wells located in  
various areas of the service territory]  
PROC  
Proclamation: Bill Gernert Day (For Council Action - Presentation on  
2025-001  
February 4, 2025)  
MIN 2025-002  
Minutes: January 7, 2025 Town Council Meeting  
ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS & DISCUSSION ACTION ITEMS  
ORD 2025-001  
Ordinance Approving the City Hotel Redevelopment and Financing  
Agreement Between the Town of Castle Rock, the Castle Rock  
Downtown Development Authority, and White Development, LLC  
(Second Reading - Approved on First Reading on January 7, 2025,  
by a vote 4-3) [located at 415 Perry Street]  
David Corliss, Town Manager, presented the item that approves the financing  
agreement. The applicant and Kevin Tilson executive director of the Downtown  
Alliance were present.  
Councilmember Davis clarified the have a 10-year agreement for a sales tax share  
for 50% or up to $1,000,000.  
Susan McAfee, resident, is concerned as she was not aware of the hotel. She is a  
realtor and was a county commissioner in Tennessee. She is confused why you  
would attach an historic building to a new building. She is also concerned about  
the parking issue downtown.  
David Miles lives downtown and owns 302 Wilcox Street. He feels the Town  
needs this change downtown and the positive renewal of the hotel is needed. The  
building is falling down and feels it is a positive change. They can restore the  
building and recoup their costs with the new building.  
Mayor Gray spoke in favor. Downtown businesses feel it will help their  
businesses. He is grateful that White Construction will improve this.  
Councilmember Bracken feels we are investing back into downtown.  
Councilmember Brooks commented that we aren't making any money on the  
property now.  
Moved by Councilmember Bracken, seconded by Councilmember Hollingshead, to  
Approve Ordinance ORD 2025-001 as presented.. The motion passed by a vote of:  
4 - Gray, Hollingshead, Bracken, Brooks  
3 - Cavey, Davis, Dietz  
Yes:  
No:  
DIR 2025-004  
Discussion/Direction: Gold Crown Foundation Facility Proposal  
The applicant presented the item.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey feels this is a huge need in our community. The need for  
ice and lacrosse is often voiced by residents as well. The applicant stated they  
have looked at indoor turf but they don't program that, but could consider. The  
building would require the parking and outdoor fields, but they could discuss.  
Councilmember Davis asked if they have a construction company they are  
working with. The applicant stated they don't have anyone under contract, but  
Mortenson has supported them most recently. Davis asked that when they go out  
to bid to try to use local businesses.  
Councilmember Bracken asked what flex space they have available for other  
programs. The applicant stated leagues make up the bulk of their use. His  
expectation is 60% of time would be available to other groups.  
Jeff Brauer, Director of Parks and Recreation, provided an overview. They  
propose a 65,000 sq ft facility for an estimated cost of $30M. They requested  
$12M from the Douglas County Shareback Fund. Brauer feels this fills a void for  
needs in Castle Rock and Douglas County. Staff is asking for direction if Council  
can approve the Mayor to sign a letter of intent for the lease or transfer of 12 acres  
of Town-owned property.  
A citizen spoike as stated Gold Crown would be an enormous benefit; and it will  
bring 500,000 people a year benefiting the Town with additional sales tax.  
Mayor Gray and Councilmembers Hollingshead, Dietz and Bracken spoke in favor.  
Moved by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by Councilmember Dietz, to support  
Discussion/Direction Item DIR 2025-004 as presented. The motion passed by a vote  
of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
DIR 2025-005  
Discussion/Direction: Colorado Department of Transportation  
Mobility Hub in Castle Rock Study  
Dan Sailer, Director of Public Works, presented the item.  
Nyssa Beach, CDOT Resident Engineer and Jan Rowe, CDOT Division of Transit  
and Rail gave a presentation on a mobility hub.  
Mayor Gray inquired about the Wolfensberger location and clarified that they  
already owned the land there and why would they want to purchase land at the  
Plum Creek or Walker locations. Nyssa stated they are looking at the best  
location with possibly more land, links to a trail connection, etc.  
Councilmember Bracken asked if we would be obligated to participate in other  
programs. Nyssa stated it is purely a Bustang shop that could integrate with  
others. Jan said there are no strings. Bracken asked if there is a cancellation  
policy. Jan said they are looking at a leverage for an express lane.  
RES 2025-005  
Resolution Approving and Adopting the Town of Castle Rock  
Transportation Safety Action Plan  
Dan Sailer, Director of Public Works and Jacob Vargish, Project Manager  
presented the item.  
No public comment.  
Moved by Councilmember Hollingshead, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to  
Approve Resolution RES 2025-005 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
ORD 2025-004  
Ordinance Amending Section 10.12.020 and Chapter 10.16 of the  
Castle Rock Municipal Code Regarding Authorized Emergency  
Vehicles and Large Vehicle Parking (First Reading)  
Matt Gohl, Assistant Town Manager and Police Commander Galvan presented the  
item. Previously the code allowed large vehicles to be parked in the right-of-way  
for 72 hours and then must be moved at least 1,000 feet away.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey does not feel tow trucks should be parked in a  
neighborhood, but must allow them to do their job. She is in support of actively  
picking up or dropping off a vehicle. Gohl stated they can add that language to  
second reading if Council votes to amend the code.  
Councilmember Dietz asked to reiterate the 72 hour rule. Galvan stated they will  
only give them 72 hours and not allow them to move it to a new location. Dietz  
asked if a $100 fee is a deterrent.  
Councilmember Davis asked if this was just about a tow truck or a water truck.  
Citizens that addressed Council:  
Tammy Miller, resident in Cobblestone Ranch of 15 years stated they began  
seeing a large 26,000 pound flatbed tow truck on their street and says it is  
unsightly, dangerous and against their rules and feels the language that they are  
on duty could mean indefinitely.  
Councilmember Brooks feels they should propose an alternate motion. Storage  
rates are averaged at $90 a month and feels there should be progression on the  
fines.  
Gohl stated the ordinance is progressive $25, $50, $100 for third offense.  
Hyman stated $25 is the minimum but the judge can impose a higher fine.  
Brooks would like to set the minimum.  
Bracken feels they should get the warning.  
Davis asked if it includes unregistered vehicles. Galvan stated it still falls under  
the parking ordinance.  
Dietz feels maybe a warning, $25, then $100.  
Cavey feels we should start higher and proposes $250.  
Corliss stated each day is a violation. Galvan added that they do their best to  
contact the owner.  
Gray asked if Police are comfortable with the higher fines. Galvan stated this  
issue is with just a small percentage of people.  
Bracken amended the ordinance with $100, $250, $500 progressive fines; and tow  
trucks can only be actively loading or unloading.  
Moved by Councilmember Bracken, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, to Approve  
Ordinance ORD 2025-004 as amended with $100, $250, $500 progressive fines; and  
tow trucks can only be actively loading or unloading. The motion passed by a vote  
of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
ORD 2025-005  
Ordinance Amending Various Provisions of Chapter 2.17 of the  
Castle Rock Municipal Code Regarding the Respective Roles of the  
Liquor Licensing Authority and the Town Clerk in the Liquor  
Licensing Process (First Reading)  
Town Clerk Lisa Anderson presented the item. In summary, the Ordinance  
amends the code removing the requirement of the hearing officer to be a  
practicing attorney to allow Council more flexibility in who they appoint as the  
hearing officer. Additionally, staff proposes amendments that align with state  
legislation passed in 2024 to only require a liquor hearing if staff feels there is an  
issue or if a protest has been filed, to increase the times and days for Tastings,  
and to allow licensees to renew licenses every two years unless an issue arises.  
Anderson added that the RFP for the new municipal judge includes that they may  
be asked to serve as the hearing officer if one is not appointed.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey and Councilmembers Dietz and Brooks clarified that this  
would allow Council to approve anyone they choose including the municipal judge  
and that we are not currently approving a hearing officer just amending the code.  
Moved by Councilmember Dietz, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to Approve  
Ordinance ORD 2025-005 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
ORD 2025-006  
Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Castle Rock,  
Colorado, Vacating Certain Subdivision Plats and Associated Site  
Plans That Have Been Superseded By The Dawson Trails Planned  
Development Plan (First Reading)  
Mike Hyman, Town Attorney, presented the item.  
No public comment.  
Moved by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, to Approve  
Ordinance ORD 2025-006 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
ADDITIONAL UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES  
None.  
ADJOURN  
Meeting Adjourned at 8:45pm.  
Submitted by:  
___________________________________  
Lisa Anderson, Town Clerk  
Moved by Mayor Gray, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, to Adjourn. The motion  
passed by a vote of:  
7 - Cavey, Hollingshead, Gray, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes: