Rebecca Dunn, Chair  
Cat Evans, Vice Chair  
Robert Coltin  
Parks and Recreation Commission  
Meeting Minutes  
Scott Dowis  
Jessica Kallweit  
Craig Kinnunen  
Melissa Lindsay  
Wednesday, August 20, 2025  
5:00 PM  
Rueter-Hess Reservoir  
9343 Double Angel Road  
Parker, CO 80134  
Note: This meeting is open to the public. Three or more Council members may also  
attend this meeting, during which the items listed herein will be discussed. If you are  
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TIMES SHOWN ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY BE ADJUSTED DUE TO CHANGES TO THE AGENDA.  
CALL TO ORDER  
5 -  
Present  
Chair Rebecca Dunn, Commissioner Scott Dowis, Commissioner Cat Evans, Commissioner  
Jessica Kallweit, and Commissioner Craig Kinnunen  
2 - Commissioner Robert Coltin, and Commissioner Melissa Lindsay  
Not Present  
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 Smullen, Brian Peterson, Jennifer Martin, Maia  
Yates and Marne Hansen. No additions, deletions or modifications to the agenda  
were made.  
5 -  
Present  
Chair Rebecca Dunn, Commissioner Scott Dowis, Commissioner Cat Evans, Commissioner  
Jessica Kallweit, and Commissioner Melissa Lindsay  
1 - Commissioner Robert Coltin  
Not Present  
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.  
WELCOME NEW MEMBER CRAIG KINNUNEN  
Rebecca Dunn opened the meeting by welcoming newly appointed member Craig  
Kinnunen. Craig introduced himself by sharing that he moved to Colorado from  
Michigan in 1981 and has been a Castle Rock resident for the past nine years. He  
highlighted his active involvement as a volunteer with the Town’s POST Partners  
Volunteer Program. Following his introduction, all other attendees provided brief  
introductions as well.  
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING  
PRC 2025-012  
Approval of the Minutes  
Cat Evans motioned and Scott Dowis seconded the approval of the minutes as  
presented; the motion pass unanimously.  
3 - Chair Dunn, Commissioner Dowis, and Commissioner Evans  
Yes:  
3 - Commissioner Coltin, Commissioner Kallweit, and Commissioner Lindsay  
Not Present:  
RUETER-HESS TOUR  
The Rueter-Hess Reservoir was originally developed by Parker Water and  
Sanitation, who then created a regional board to plan and guide recreational  
access while maintaining a peaceful and serene environment. This mandate  
restricts motorized boats and emphasizes natural amenities such as gravel  
parking areas, small picnic sites, and trails.  
The board was supported by regional partners including the Town of Castle Rock,  
the Town of Parker, the City of Lone Tree, and Douglas County, all contributing  
funding. Management of the reservoir has since transitioned to Douglas County,  
though the Town of Castle Rock continues to contribute $219,000 annually to  
support recreation, recognizing the value of nearby water access that offers  
residents a quiet and unique outdoor experience.  
Enhancements at the reservoir have included the construction of a mini-incline  
near the dam, the addition of new trails and docks, basic infrastructure such as  
roads, pavilions and seating, along with the purchase of a safety boat. The boat is  
used both to monitor reservoir activity and for rescues when necessary, and it is  
staffed during peak times, particularly on weekends. As part of their visit,  
commission members and staff participated in a tour of the reservoir that included  
time on the safety boat.  
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT COMMENTS  
Staff provided updates beginning with the Aug. 9 Summer Concert Series, which  
drew 2,222 attendees at 85% capacity, averaging 1,500 per concert this year and  
showing an upward trend compared to post-COVID, the busiest year on record.  
The Reptiles Under the Rock event in August was also a success. Upcoming  
events include a Cranberries tribute band for Tunes for Trails and the Summer  
Ball. Next weekend, Yachty Got Back will perform with the Denver Pops Orchestra  
at the Amphitheater, with over 1,250 attendees expected. The annual youth  
triathlon, Tri the Rock, is scheduled for Sept. 7 at Butterfield Crossing Park.  
Summer camps concluded with 2,800 campers, generating $700,000 in revenue,  
and over 2,000 on the waitlist.  
The Sports Development Center groundbreaking is underway with Certificates of  
Occupancy issued, and the site development plan proceeding. Saunders, the  
contractor for the facility's development, has begun pre-construction work to move  
the project forward.  
The Santa Fe Quarry Trail project received Town Council approval and work is  
expected to be completed this year.  
Staff also plan to seek council approval in September for the master and  
management plans for Lost Canyon Ranch Open Space. Approval from the  
Douglas Land Conservancy Board of Directors, the easement holder, is  
anticipated soon. In addition, a trail construction contract will be presented in  
September, followed by roadway and parking contracts in October. The character  
of Lost Canyon Ranch Open Space will be similar to Rueter-Hess Reservoir, with  
a focus on a peaceful and natural setting, incorporating gravel parking lots, small  
picnic areas and trails.  
COMMISSION COMMENTS  
None.  
ADJOURN  
The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:48 p.m.