Mayor Jason Gray

Mayor Pro Tem Desiree LaFleur

Councilmember Ryan Hollingshead

Councilmember Laura Cavey

Councilmember Kevin Bracken

Councilmember Max Brooks

Councilmember Tim Dietz

Town Council

Meeting Minutes - Final

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

6:00 PM

Town Hall Council Chambers

100 North Wilcox Street

Castle Rock, CO 80104

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record.

COUNCIL DINNER & INFORMAL DISCUSSION

INVOCATION

Mayor Gray provided the Invocation.

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

Councilmember Hollingshead attended remotely.

7 - Mayor Gray, Mayor Pro Tem LaFleur, Councilmember Hollingshead, Councilmember

Cavey, Councilmember Bracken, Councilmember Brooks, Councilmember Dietz

Present:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

COUNCIL COMMENTS

Mayor Gray stated the Town Attorney looked into the option of opting into the

County's ordinance and a support for their lawsuit regarding local law

enforcement working with federal agencies. A motion was made.

Mayor Gray was honored to be invited to celebrate our oldest citizen's birthday.

Councilmember Cavey thanked Commissioners for being proactive to create and

ordinance and bring the lawsuit against the state regarding illegal immigrants.

She also thanked them for their help and generosity in obtaining Lost Canyon

Open Space.

Councilmember Bracken stated it is expensive to maintain the Lost Canyon

property and appreciates the Commissioners' contribution. Bracken announced

there will be a service for Jay Weise on May 2 at 6pm who was a photographer

and worked closely with the school.

Councilmember Brooks was glad to see the Commissioners' unanimous support

for the Lost Canyon acquisition.

Councilmember Dietz wants to remind people to do the right thing.

Mayor Pro Tem LaFleur thanked the Commissioners for their help in obtaining

Lost Canyon open space.

Moved by Mayor Gray, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem LaFleur, to opt into the County

ordinance and lawsuit to enable law enforcement to work with Federal agencies in

regards to illegal immigration. The motion passed by a vote of:

7 - Gray, LaFleur, Hollingshead, Cavey, Bracken, Brooks, Dietz

Yes:

PROC

2024-003

Proclamation: 2024 Arbor Day Proclamation (For Presentation -

Approved on April 2, 2024, by a vote 7-0)

Mayor Gray read the proclamation into the record.

UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES

Citizens that addressed Council:

Dana Bonham thanked Council for their support of the Commissioners ordinance

and lawsuit. She referenced recent legislation that takes away from local control

and affecting our freedoms.

Marne Hanson with Parks and Trails Foundation read a statement from the board

supporting the acquisition of Lost Canyon ranch.

TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT

ID 2024-039

ID 2024-040

ID 2024-041

Update: Calendar Reminders

Update: Monthly Department Reports

Update: Legislative Update

Kristin Read, Assistant Town Manager, provided an update on current legislation.

HB1007 on residential occupancy limits eliminating the cap the Town currently

has of 5 unrelated persons living together passed effective July 1.

Mayor Gray asked if staff could provide information on passed legislation, how it

affects us, and anything that we can do.

Councilmember Cavey discussed the ones that we are opposing. David Corliss,

Town Manager, stated there may be some bills that we feel we have authority as

Home Rule. Cavey also inquired about the assault weapon ban proposed.

Councilmember Brooks feels the assault weapon ban will not pass the Senate;

and there are organizations prepared to sue if it does pass.

ID 2024-042

ID 2024-043

Update: Election District Designation for Annexed Properties

Town Boards and Commissions Appointee Attendance and

Guidelines

ID 2024-044

ID 2024-045

Development Services Project Updates

Update: Quasi-Judicial Projects

TOWN ATTORNEY’S REPORT

Mike Hyman, Town Attorney, stated next Monday the US Supreme Court will hear

a case regarding addressing Grants Pass homelessness and camping ban that

involved civil fines.

ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA

Moved by Councilmember Bracken, seconded by Councilmember Cavey, to

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

7 - Gray, LaFleur, Hollingshead, Cavey, Bracken, Brooks, Dietz

Yes:

CONSENT CALENDAR

Moved by Councilmember Bracken, seconded by Councilmember Cavey, to

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

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

Yes:

1 - LaFleur

Not Present:

RES 2024-037

RES 2024-038

Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the Parking Lease

Agreement with The Move LLC

Resolution Waiving the Formal Written Bidding Requirement on the

Basis of Sole Source and Approving an Equipment Acquisition

Agreement with BNT Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Peak Motor Coach for the

Acquisition of an Ambulance/Medic Unit

RES 2024-039

Resolution Approving a Services Agreement with Burns & Mcdonnell

Engineering Company, Inc. for the Front Street Downtown

Connection, RWRWTC Pump Upgrades, And Liggett Road Pipe

Upsize Projects [Located in various locations throughout Castle Rock,

CO]

PROC

Proclamation: Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week (For

2024-004

Council Action - Presentation on May 7, 2024)

PROC

Proclamation: Historic Preservation Month - May 2024 (For Council

2024-005

Action - Presentation on May 7, 2024)

PROC

Proclamation: Ducky Derby Month - June 2024 (For Council Action -

2024-006

Presentation on May 7, 2024)

MIN 2024-008

Minutes: April 2, 2024 Draft Minutes

QUASI JUDICIAL HEARINGS

Mayor Gray confirmed Council did not voice any conflict of interest and that the

item was properly noticed.

RES 2024-041

Resolution Approving a Site Development Plan for The Estates Above

Plum Creek Filing 4, Block 2, Tract B Single-Family Detached

Residential Housing Development (Plum Creek Planned Development,

3rd Amendment)

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

Resolution RES 2024-041 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:

6 - Gray, LaFleur, Cavey, Bracken, Brooks, Dietz

1 - Hollingshead

Yes:

Not Present:

ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS & DISCUSSION ACTION ITEMS

RES 2024-040

Resolution Finding that the Petitions for Annexation Submitted by the

Town of Castle Rock are in Substantial Compliance with Article II,

Section 30(1)(B) of the Colorado Constitution and Section

31-12-107(1), C.R.S.; and Setting a Date, Time and Place for the

Hearing Prescribed Under Section 31-12-108, C.R.S. to Determine if

the Subject Properties are Eligible for Annexation Under Article II,

Section 30 of the Colorado Constitution and Sections 31-12-104 And

31-12-105, C.R.S. (Four Corners Annexation; South Ridge Road No. 1

Annexation; South Ridge Road No. 2 Annexation; Gilbert Street/Plum

Creek Parkway Annexation)

Tara Vargish, Director of Development Services provided an overview of the four

Town-owned parcels the Town wishes to annex into the Town limits that are

right-of-way.

No public comment.

Moved by Councilmember Dietz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem LaFleur, to Approve

Resolution RES 2024-040 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:

6 - Gray, LaFleur, Cavey, Bracken, Brooks, Dietz

1 - Hollingshead

Yes:

Not Present:

RES 2024-042

Resolution Approving the Purchase, Sale, and Management

Agreement between the Conservation Fund and the Town of Castle

Rock for Lost Canyon Ranch [Location: 6581 Lost Canyon Ranch Road]

David Corliss, Town Manager, and Jeff Smullen, Assistant Director of Parks and

Recreation; provided an overview of the acquisition of Lost Canyon Ranch.

Councilmember Brooks asked when residents would have access. Corliss feels it

could be in about 18 months to fulfill all requirements and put in trails, parking,

gates, restrooms, etc. Corliss feels there could be educational visits arranged.

Councilmember Cavey wanted to reiterate that this property will always be

protected from development. Corliss stated the conservation easement on the

property, GOCO, and the County will ensure it is protected. Cavey confirmed that

any trails that enter into existing development that would be coordinated and

engage with those residents. Cavey inquired about ensuring we do not disturb

endangered species. Corliss stated trails will be sensitive to those areas and

appropriate barriers be installed.

Citizens that addressed Council:

Caryn Johnson thanked staff for pursuing the purchase of this property and the

participating entities.

Moved by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by Councilmember Bracken, to

Approve Resolution RES 2024-042 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:

6 - Gray, LaFleur, Cavey, Bracken, Brooks, Dietz

1 - Hollingshead

Yes:

Not Present:

RES 2024-043

Resolution Approving the Intergovernmental Agreement Between the

Town of Castle Rock and the Board of County Commissioners of the

County Of Douglas, State of Colorado, Regarding A Financial

Contribution to the Town for the Acquisition of Lost Canyon Ranch

[Location: 6581 Lost Canyon Ranch Road]

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

Resolution RES 2024-043 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:

6 - Gray, LaFleur, Cavey, Bracken, Brooks, Dietz

1 - Hollingshead

Yes:

Not Present:

RES 2024-044

Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for the Cost

Sharing, Construction and Capacity Allocation of a WISE Pump

Station at Parker Water & Sanitation District [PWSD’s Rueter-Hess

Water Purification Facility in Parker, Colorado]

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

will also serve Box Elder water. Parker and Dominion water will have a pro-rata

share of this. and projected to be complete summer of 2025. Staff and the

Commission recommend approval.

No public comment.

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

Resolution RES 2024-044 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:

6 - Gray, LaFleur, Cavey, Bracken, Brooks, Dietz

1 - Hollingshead

Yes:

Not Present:

ADDITIONAL UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES

None.

ADJOURN

Moved by Councilmember Bracken, seconded by Councilmember Cavey, to

Adjourn. The motion passed by a vote of:

6 - Gray, LaFleur, Cavey, Bracken, Brooks, Dietz

Yes:

1 - Hollingshead

Not Present:

Meeting Adjourned at 7:36 pm.

Submitted by:

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Lisa Anderson, Town Clerk