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, March 3, 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  
7 -  
Present:  
Councilmember Dietz, Mayor Gray, Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, Councilmember Hollingshead,  
Councilmember Bracken, Councilmember Davis, Councilmember Brooks  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
COUNCIL COMMENTS  
Mayor Gray expressed his wishes to get more rain or snow; and reminded citizens  
to be careful and report smoke or fire.  
Councilmember Davis addressed the stop sign at Crystal Valley and Lake Gulch;  
and thanked the county for installing it for everyone's safety.  
Councilmember Brooks thanked the Police department for monitoring traffic  
speeds in the school zone on Mikelson. He thanked Wellspring for testifying at the  
Capitol. Brooks reported he is running a bill for a 10% set aside for the IDD  
disabled community. He encouraged everyone to support Wellspring's bakery or  
coffee shop in the Town.  
Councilmember Dietz is thankful for Davis and Brooks bringing up traffic issues  
and to continue to make Castle Rock better.  
UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES  
No public comment.  
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT  
ID 2026-025  
Update: Calendar Reminders  
David Corliss, Town Manager, provided the update.  
ID 2026-026  
Update: Legislative Update  
Kristin Read, Assistant Town Manager, provided the update.  
Councilmember Brooks asked to remove his name from Town positions because  
some of the items he is not able to vote on.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey confirmed they are still monitoring the bill to decriminalize  
prostitution. Brooks stated it has to be heard within 28 days and a date has not  
been assigned yet; but it will have to be around March 10 or it will die.  
Moved by Councilmember Dietz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, 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:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
ID 2026-027  
Update: Award of Contracts for the 2026 Pavement Maintenance  
Program Projects  
Dan Sailer, Director of Public Works, presented the Transportation Service  
Contracts that will be on the Consent Calendar.  
Councilmember Bracken asked to comment on the deferred maintenance. Sailer  
stated it is important to keep on the schedule to maximize pavement life. Bracken  
asked if the vendors guarantee their work and if there are any issues. Sailer  
stated they look at the historical work and references for all vendors.  
Councilmember Dietz confirmed Promenade and Outlets work will be done at  
night. He inquired the percentage of sales tax that goes to road maintenance.  
Corliss stated 20% goes to the Transportation fund and we receive some share  
back money from the County and some from the State.  
Councilmember Davis inquired about the bridge off Frontage. Sailer stated that  
bridge has been evaluated and CDOT inspects their bridges every two years.  
CDOT will also do pothole repair on their bridges.  
ID 2026-028  
ID 2026-029  
Development Services Project Updates  
Tara Vargish, Director of Development Services, provided an update. She noted  
the cyber scams that have been going out to land use applicants. They have  
reached out to them and put information out on their webpage. She asked anyone  
receiving a scam email, letter or call to file a report it to the Castle Rock Police.  
Update: Quasi-Judicial Projects  
TOWN ATTORNEY’S REPORT  
No report.  
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA  
Moved by Councilmember Hollingshead, seconded by Councilmember Bracken, 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 Bracken, seconded by Councilmember Hollingshead, to  
Approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
RES 2026-018  
Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager and Finance Director to  
Reallocate Approved Funds for the 2026 Pavement Maintenance and  
Bridge Maintenance Programs  
RES 2026-019  
Resolution Approving a Construction Contract with EDW. C. Levy,  
Co., D/B/A Schmidt Construction Company, for the 2026 Asphalt  
Overlay No. 1 Project  
RES 2026-020  
RES 2026-021  
Resolution Approving a Construction Contract with Chavez  
Construction, Inc., for the 2026 Asphalt Overlay No. 2 Project  
Resolution Approving a Construction Contract with A-1 Chipseal  
Company, D/B/A Rocky Mountain Pavement, for the 2026 Curb,  
Gutter and Sidewalk Project  
RES 2026-022  
RES 2026-023  
RES 2026-024  
Resolution Approving a Construction Contract with Vance Brothers,  
LLC, for the 2026 Slurry Seal Project  
Resolution Approving a Construction Contract with Myers & Sons  
Construction, LLC, for the 2026 Bridge Rehabilitation Project  
Resolution Approving a Town of Castle Rock Services Agreement  
with Barricade Holdings LLC for the 2026 Pavement Marking  
Maintenance Program  
RES 2026-025  
RES 2026-026  
RES 2026-027  
RES 2026-028  
Resolution Approving a Construction Contract with Brannan Sand &  
Gravel Company, LLC, for the 2026 Town Facility Parking Lot  
Improvement Project  
Resolution Approving Variances Pursuant to Chapter 9.16.070.E of  
the Castle Rock Municipal Code for Nighttime Construction Activities  
Related to Various 2026 Public Works Projects  
Resolution Approving the 2026 Water Lease Agreement Between the  
Town of Castle Rock and Central Colorado Water Conservancy  
District [Morgan County, Colorado]  
Resolution Approving the Second Amendment to Town of Castle  
Rock Construction Contract with Garney Companies, Inc., for the  
RWRWTC LAS Conversion Project [Ray Waterman Regional Water  
Treatment Center]  
RES 2026-029  
Resolution Waiving the Formal Written Bidding Requirement on the  
Basis of Sole Source and Approving an Equipment and Services  
Acquisition Agreement with Academy Sports Turf, Inc., for the  
Replacement of Synthetic Turf at Bison Park  
APPT  
2026-004  
Appointment: Douglas County Housing Partnership, Board of  
Directors Staff Representative  
PROC  
2026-001  
Proclamation: Congratulating the Castle View High School Coed  
Cheerleading Team on Its Third Consecutive State Championship  
and Third Place National Finish (For Council Action - Presentation  
on March 24, 2026)  
PROC  
2026-002  
Proclamation: Congratulating the Douglas County High School  
Varsity Girls Cheerleading Team on Its State Championship and  
Ninth Place National Finish (For Presentation - Approved on March  
3, 2026, by a vote 7-0)  
MIN 2026-006  
Minutes: February 17, 2026 Town Council Meeting  
ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS & DISCUSSION ACTION ITEMS  
DIR 2026-006  
Discussion/Direction: Douglas County On-Demand Shuttle Service  
Proposal  
Douglas County Commissioner, George Teal, resident of Castle Rock; along with  
Douglas County Commissioner Abe Laydon, and Rand Clark, Assistant Director of  
Community Services presented information on the Link on Demand Program.  
Commissioner Laydon thanked Council for their work for the Town of Castle Rock  
and provided information reflecting success in Highlands Ranch. The number of  
rides to shop and generate sales tax; elderly needing transportation, or residents  
without a vehicle. The Town of Parker will be participating in April. 80% of costs  
will be from County, Federal and State funding.  
Commissioner Teal noted that taking a link vs. driving does not involve finding and  
taking up a parking space, encourages economic growth, and offers a public  
safety solution for those that have a drink with dinner. Link delivers a solution for  
seniors needing a ride and it will be less than the current taxi voucher program.  
The Town used to be serviced by the Clean Air Shuttle; and since then they  
receive requests for a transportation solution.  
Mayor Gray asked if Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree has done an ROI audit.  
Clark stated they have looked at two studies in other states with an estimated ROI  
with a $5M investment that turns into a $20M investment into the County with sales  
tax, salaries to drivers, and social benefit. Mayor Gray asked to confirm the  
percentage of seniors. Clark stated the vendor doesn't collect PII, but their  
surveys conclude about 20% are seniors and disabled riders.  
Councilmember Bracken asked if it is a personal car; are the drivers certified, etc.  
Commissioner Laydon stated they are working with a private vendor that is similar  
to Uber using an app. The vehicles are owned by the vendor and drivers are  
assigned the vehicles. The cost to the riders is free. Bracken asked if the price  
would be increased, or is it capped. Laydon stated the vendor uses models that  
are pretty accurate. Bracken inquired what happens if it exceeds rides/costs.  
Teal stated that the County commits to the 80/20 split.  
Councilmember Brooks confirmed they will be able to evaluate the data collected.  
Clark stated the data is 24 hours delayed. The hours of operation are M-Th 7a-7p,  
Fri 7a-10p, Sa 10a-10p, and no service on Sunday. There is a phone center for  
those not using the app to book a ride. Commissioner Laydon does not see a lot  
of limitations to where it can go. Councilmember Teal stated service will be within  
the Town and a ride up to the light rail station. They are talking about a pilot  
program to get up to DIA. Brooks noted legislation that may affect ride shares.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey noted the $400,000 Town funds are taxpayer dollars that  
will come out of something else. She inquired if the ROI is additional sales tax we  
will get back. Teal stated they are seeing indications that come out of Lone Tree  
that it does facilitate sales tax to help people take a trip they wouldn't have done.  
Teal stated this is a wise expenditure of tax dollars. Cavey confirmed it is within  
the Town; however, Teal stated there is a transfer option to get to Lone Tree and  
you can continue on to Highlands Ranch or Parker changing vehicles in Lone  
Tree. Cavey asked if they are not satisfied with the ROI, is this a trial. Teal stated  
this is a one-year pilot and they are open to expand and refine it as they go on.  
Commissioner Laydon stated it also can bring County residents to Castle Rock.  
Councilmember Dietz asked if there is a limit by the user. Teal stated there are no  
limits. There is no private information on riders kept. Dietz asked if there is data  
collected to see where Link is being used. Dietz would like to see the numbers  
come back to support the ROI. Teal confirmed the agreement will be for one year  
to assist with budgeting for the Town and the County. Dietz inquired if there isn't a  
vehicle available. Commissioner Laydon stated the only limitations is what the  
Town wants and if they want to expand it.  
David Corliss, Town Manager, states this supplements services provided by the  
Senior Center. If successful, we would phase out the taxi voucher program.  
Town Council would need to do a budget amendment and an IGA.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey asked if this affected seniors on Sundays. Corliss stated  
the taxi voucher program is only Monday through Friday currently. Mayor Gray  
also stated the taxi voucher program is accessed at the Senior Center.  
No public comment.  
Councilmember Hollingshead feels it is a win for seniors and the disabled. He  
doesn't feel there will be a good ROI; but it can be life changing for some people  
and improving the quality of life. He also commented on the health care services  
available in Lone Tree.  
Councilmember Bracken wanted to ensure our Town Attorney approves the IGA  
and contracts and feels it is beneficial to partner with the County.  
Councilmember Davis knows the previous system we used was not used and  
most people have vehicles. He doesn't understand the logistics of the transfer  
station in Lone Tree vs. going straight to Parker.  
Mayor Gray feels if the ROI is above the $400k and provides services to people  
that otherwise wouldn't go, it is a benefit to the Town.  
Councilmember Dietz feels it is worth a trial and we can reevaluate it after a year.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey asked if there is any way to track the ROI. Corliss feels it is  
a challenge but worthwhile doing surveys and to do a one-year trial. Corliss stated  
you can see destinations to make assumptions.  
Moved by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by Councilmember Dietz, to direct staff  
to work with the County to develop an IGA outlining terms and conditions to bring  
the Link program to Castle Rock for Town Council for consideration. The motion  
passed by a vote of:  
7 - Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz, Gray  
Yes:  
QUASI JUDICIAL HEARINGS  
Mayor Gray confirmed there is no conflict of interest and all items have been  
properly noticed.  
ORD 2026-006  
Ordinance Annexing to the Town of Castle Rock, Colorado, Multiple  
Parcels of Land Totaling 4.696 Acres Located in Douglas County,  
Colorado, Pursuant to a Petition for Annexation Submitted by ACM  
Dawson Trails VIII JV LLC and the Town of Castle Rock, Colorado;  
and Providing for the Emergency Adoption of this Ordinance on First  
and Final Reading [4.7 acres, located west of Interstate 25 and south and  
west of Crystal Valley Interchange]  
Ordinance 2026-006 and Ordinance 2026-007 were presented together and will be  
voted on separately.  
Tara Vargis, Director of Development Services, presented the items.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey confirmed we are not taking anyone's individual property.  
Councilmember Dietz confirmed the vote of the Planning Commission was 6-0  
with one member recusing himself.  
Larry Jacobson with Westside Development gave a presentation. This is a  
cleanup of County property. Stacy with Norris Design stated the zoning is part of  
the annexation. There are three different zoning designations on this parcel.  
No public comment.  
Moved by Councilmember Dietz, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to Approve  
Quasi-Judicial Ordinance ORD 2026-006 as presented. The motion passed by a vote  
of:  
7 - Dietz, Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks  
Yes:  
ORD 2026-007  
Ordinance Approving the Dawson Trails Planned Development Plan  
and Zoning Regulations, Amendment No. 3, and the Initial Zoning for  
Multiple Parcels of Land Totaling 4.696 Acres and Located in the  
South Half of Section 22, Township 8 South, Range 67 West of the  
Sixth Principal Meridian, Douglas County, Colorado (Territorial Road  
Initial Zoning) (First Reading)  
Moved by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, to Approve  
Ordinance ORD 2026-007 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
ORD 2026-008  
Ordinance Amending the Town of Castle Rock’s Zone District Map  
by Approving the Rezoning of the Property Located at 3737 New  
Hope Way to Meadows Medical Planned Development [Located the  
NE corner of Meadows Parkway and Red Hawk Drive](First Reading)  
Tara Vargish, Director of Development Services, presented the item.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey asked what the property is currently. Vargish stated the  
majority is vacant along Meadows and the parking lot, and the building would be on  
the east side furthest from the existing homes.  
The applicant gave a presentation.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey asked why they would want medical offices next to a  
church. The applicant stated its proximity to the hospital and the use is limited and  
quiet. In 2017 the church reviewed areas they could provide financial stability  
through this process with unused property.  
Councilmember Davis confirmed the parking lot is shared and use times are  
opposite.  
Councilmember Hollingshead confirmed no plans to add a second building.  
Moved by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember Hollingshead, to  
Approve Quasi-Judicial Ordinance ORD 2026-008 as presented. The motion passed  
by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
RES 2026-030  
Resolution Finding that Certain Property, which is the Subject of a  
Petition for Annexation Submitted by the Diocese of Colorado  
Springs, is Eligible for Annexation to the Town of Castle Rock,  
Colorado, Under Article II, Section 30 of the Colorado Constitution  
and Sections 31-12-104 and 31-12-105, C.R.S. (St. Francis of Assisi  
Catholic Church Annexation) [16.59-acre property located southeast of  
the intersection of N Valley Drive and Fifth Street]  
Tara Vargish, Director of Development Services, presented the item.  
Councilmember Bracken was not present for the vote.  
No public comment.  
Moved by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by Councilmember Hollingshead, to  
Approve Quasi-Judicial Resolution RES 2026-030 as presented. The motion passed  
by a vote of:  
6 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
1 - Bracken  
Yes:  
Not Present:  
ADDITIONAL ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS & DISCUSSION ACTION ITEMS  
RES 2026-031  
Resolution Approving a Construction Contract with O-A-K Colorado,  
LLC, for the Fire Station 156 and Logistics Center Construction  
Project [location at the west side of the intersection of Castle Oaks Drive  
and Pleasant View Drive]  
Norris Croom, Fire Chief, presented the item.  
No public comment.  
Moved by Councilmember Dietz, seconded by Councilmember Brooks, to Approve  
Resolution RES 2026-031 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz, Cavey  
Yes:  
ORD 2026-009  
Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.20 of the Castle Rock Municipal  
Code, Adopting by Reference as a Primary Code the 2025 Colorado  
Wildfire Resiliency Code (First Reading)  
Tara Vargish, Development Services Director; Jon White, Chief Building Official,  
and Fire Chief Croom presented the item.  
Councilmember Davis confirmed the entire deck must meet requirements.  
Councilmember Dietz asked how this will help consumers save money. Chief  
Croom stated they have had to do mitigation reviews. It is up to the individual  
insurance companies if it it will reduce insurance costs.  
No public comment.  
Moved by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, to Approve  
Ordinance ORD 2026-009 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
ORD 2026-010  
Ordinance Amending Section 15.48.010 of the Castle Rock Municipal  
Code for the Purpose of Adopting by Reference as a Primary Code  
the 2026 Town of Castle Rock Landscape and Irrigation Criteria  
Manual (Second Reading - Approved on First Reading on March 3,  
2026, by a vote 7-0) [Entire Castle Rock Service Area]  
Mark Henderson, presented Ordinance 2026-010, Resolution 2026-032 and  
Resolution 2026-033 together and they will be voted on separately.  
Councilmember Brooks noted the increase in violations in 2024 and 2025.  
Henderson stated 2023 was a high precipitation year.  
No public comment.  
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to Approve  
Ordinance ORD 2026-010 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
RES 2026-032  
Resolution Approving the 2026 Town of Castle Rock Water  
Conservation Rebate Incentive Program [The entire Castle Rock Water  
Service Area]  
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, seconded by Councilmember Bracken, to Approve  
Resolution RES 2026-032 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
RES 2026-033  
Resolution Adopting the Town of Castle Rock 2026 Water Use  
Management Plan [Entire Castle Rock Service Area]  
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to Approve  
Resolution RES 2026-033 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
ORD 2026-011  
Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.04 of the Castle Rock Municipal  
Code Regarding Canvassers, Solicitors, and the Distribution of  
Flyers (First Reading)  
Lisa Anderson, Town Clerk, presented the item.  
No public comment.  
Moved by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to Approve  
Ordinance ORD 2026-011 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
ADDITIONAL UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES  
ADJOURN  
Moved by Councilmember Bracken, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, to Adjourn.  
The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Bracken, Hollingshead, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm. Submitted by Lisa Anderson, Town Clerk