Rebecca Dunn, Chair  
Michael Smith, Vice Chair  
Dan Ahrens  
Parks and Recreation Commission  
Meeting Minutes  
Scott Dowis  
Jessica Kallweit  
Melissa Lindsay  
Karly Morkes  
Wednesday, December 11, 2024  
5:00 PM  
Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course  
2156 Red Hawk Ridge Dr.  
Castle Rock, CO 80109  
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TIMES SHOWN ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY BE ADJUSTED DUE TO CHANGES TO THE AGENDA.  
CALL TO ORDER  
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA  
The meeting was called to order by Chair Rebecca Dunn at approximately 5 p.m.  
Staff in attendance included Jeff Brauer, Jeff Smullen, Brian Peterson, Bob  
Maloney and Jennifer Martin.  
4 -  
3 -  
Present  
Chair Rebecca Dunn, Commissioner Michael Smith, Commissioner Scott Dowis, and  
Commissioner Jessica Kallweit  
Not Present  
Commissioner Melissa Lindsay, Commissioner Karly Morkes, and Commissioner Dan  
Ahrens  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
DURING THIS TIME, MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION AND STAFF  
ON ITEMS THAT ARE NOT ON THE AGENDA. COMMENTS SHOULD BE LIMITED TO NO MORE THAN FOUR  
(4) MINUTES.  
None.  
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING  
PRC 2024-017  
Approval of the Minutes  
"I move to approve the minutes as presented."  
4 - Chair Dunn, Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Dowis, and Commissioner Kallweit  
3 - Commissioner Lindsay, Commissioner Morkes, and Commissioner Ahrens  
Yes:  
Not Present:  
RED HAWK RIDGE GOLF COURSE UPDATES  
Jeff Brauer, Director of Parks and Recreation, provided an update on Red Hawk  
Ridge Golf Course to commission members. He shared that the course has  
experienced significant growth, increasing from 35,000 rounds and $3.3 million in  
revenue in 2020 to 59,000 rounds and a record $5 million in sales in 2024.  
In 2024, the course completed $220,000 in capital projects and is projected to  
contribute $200,000 to the reserve fund, bringing the total reserve to $3.9 million.  
Completed capital improvements included a new practice putting green, interior  
and exterior painting, new carpet, upgraded lighting, new restaurant furniture, an  
entry sign above the clubhouse door, and two new coolers in the restaurant.  
Jeff praised the restaurant management team, Gabby and Spencer, who have  
significantly improved food quality, expanded menu options, and enhanced service  
since joining in 2022. They have also expanded operations by catering Town of  
Castle Rock functions and private events. The restaurant achieved record sales of  
$830,000 this year. Jeff also thanked the team for providing dinner for the meeting.  
The golf course continues to be in high demand, selling out daily from 6:30 AM to  
7:30 PM during peak season. All leagues are full, with healthy waitlists, and the  
course hosted 38 company tournaments throughout 2024.  
Jeff also expressed appreciation for maintenance staff Jon Holland and Billy  
LaFleur, noting that the course receives numerous compliments each day for its  
excellent conditions.  
Red Hawk Ridge also received two CAGGY awards from Colorado Avid Golfer  
magazine in 2024: Best Denver Region Course and Best Conditions.  
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT COMMENTS  
Jeff Brauer reported that he, along with Justin Spring from The Conservation Fund  
and Dan Dertz from Douglas County Open Space, presented the Blue Grama  
Award to the Douglas County Commissioners the previous day. The  
Commissioners acknowledged the value of the region’s open space preservation  
efforts and emphasized the importance of promoting health and wellness within  
the community.  
Assistant Director Jeff Smullen shared that Confluence Companies would present  
the proposed Brickyard development to the Planning Commission on December  
12. The company plans to seek approval from the Town Council in 2025. Town  
staff are currently reviewing the project’s financing and development agreements,  
including setting the groundwork for the Sports Center which was estimated at $73  
million. If approved, both the Brickyard development and the accompanying Sports  
Center could begin construction in 2025.  
Jeff Brauer closed staff comments by thanking the commission for their time,  
service and commitment throughout 2024.  
COMMISSION COMMENTS  
None.  
ADJOURN TO DINNER  
The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:10 p.m.