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, December 17, 2024  
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 wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year; and that  
they represent everyone even if we don't agree.  
Councilmember Hollingshead wished everyone Merry Christmas. He asked that  
we take time before we vote on something during Council comments and be given  
advance notice of an item that will be brought up for a vote.  
Councilmember Bracken requested Council vote on extending additional holiday  
time by giving Town staff a full day off for Christmas Eve. Hollingshead seconded.  
Mayor Gray agreed with the 24 hour notice for an item to be voted on and agrees  
with making Christmas Eve a full day holiday.  
Councilmember Brooks brought up that this has been common practice to make  
Christmas Eve a full day holiday; and maybe they should make a regular  
calendared holiday and would like to know the budget ramifications of increasing  
holiday time. Mayor Gray suggested we make this decision in October.  
Councilmember Dietz feels adding holiday time on Christmas Eve is appropriate  
and agrees to look at the budget.  
Councilmember Cavey stated we need to look at in the future. Citizens stepped  
up to vote for the tax increase and we need to be fiscally responsible.  
Motion passes unanimously.  
Moved by Councilmember Bracken, seconded by Councilmember Hollingshead, to  
extend additional holiday time by giving Town staff a full day off for Christmas Eve.  
Hollingshead seconded. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
COUNCIL COMMENTS  
Councilmember Davis thanked people that helped him with his election, thanked  
people for caring about our Town, and congratulated several employees that were  
promoted over the past year.  
Councilmember Brooks agrees as a courtesy that we give notice; but felt the  
dinner prior to the meeting was a good time to discuss the motion he was planning  
on making. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas.  
Councilmember Dietz stated this is a time to give - time, money, gifts. Veterans  
Hall is coming to Castle Rock, approximately 20,000 veterans are in Douglas  
County. Heroes Hall will be at the fairgrounds. Motion to recognize the  
development and construction of Heroes Hall to serve military veterans in DC.  
Cavey seconded.  
Motion passes unanimously.  
Moved by Councilmember Dietz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, to recognize  
the development and construction of Heroes Hall to serve military veterans in  
Douglas County. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
PROC  
2024-015  
Proclamation of Commendation to Municipal Judge Louis A. Gresh  
(For Presentation - Approved on December 3, 2024 by a vote 7-0)  
Mayor Gray read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Judge Gresh.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey wished everyone a Merry Christmas.  
Appoint Councilmember Dietz and Mayor Gray to lead the selection committee for  
the Town's next Municipal Judge. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES  
Citizens that addressed Council:  
Angela Thomas, resident, sent an email and was disappointed that no one  
responded. She requested Max Brooks resignation as Council is non-partisan and  
feels it is a conflict of interest when he serves for House District 45. She  
additionally requested that Council change notifications to 1/2 mile vs. 500 feet.  
Mary Grothe shared her new business taking over The Park building starting  
January 5 cooking healthy meals on Sundays for free. She is asking for support  
and donations and distributed packets to share with Council.  
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT  
ID 2024-134  
Holiday Card Art Contest Award  
Maia Yates with Parks and Recreation presented the item. Kate Neville was  
publicly recognized for her painting being chosen for the Town Christmas card.  
ID 2024-135  
Update: Calendar Reminders  
DIR 2024-022  
Discussion/Direction: Introduction to Designations for Liaisons to  
Town Boards and Commissions and other agencies (For Council  
Action on January 7, 2025)  
ID 2024-136  
Update: 2025 Major Projects List  
DIR 2024-023  
Discussion/Direction: Process to Appoint New Municipal Judge  
Kristin Read, Assistant Town Manager, and Karla McCrimmon, Court  
Administrator, presented the process to appoint a new municipal judge.  
Councilmember Cavey feels five years of experience as an attorney is not  
sufficient. and other factors need to be considered. Read stated that this is a  
minimum requirement and Council can expand on further qualifications.  
Mayor Gray clarified that the Wednesday court date is coordinated with other  
municipalities as some judges and prosecutors work for multiple municipalities.  
Councilmember Brooks confirmed the interviews would be a recommendation and  
Council makes the final decision. He requested that it may be appropriate for the  
Council to interview the finalists for a final decision.  
ID 2024-137  
ID 2024-138  
ID 2024-139  
Update: Wireless Communications Facilities  
Update: Monthly Department Reports  
Development Services Project Updates  
Tara Vargish, Development Services Director, presented the item.  
Councilmember Cavey asked about the proposed Quick Trip and noted that we  
have two other gas stations in that area.  
Cavey asked if there is anything in the code that prohibits a concentration of fuel  
stations. Vargish confirmed we don't have any restrictions. Cavey also inquired  
about the Maher Ranch de-annexation.  
ID 2024-140  
Update: Quasi-Judicial Projects  
TOWN ATTORNEY’S REPORT  
Mike Hyman, Town Attorney, commented on the code of conduct law that does not  
apply to Castle Rock as a Home Rule municipality since we adopted our own  
Code of Conduct.  
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA  
Moved by Councilmember Bracken, seconded by Councilmember Hollingshead, to  
Accept 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 Brooks, seconded by Councilmember Bracken, to  
Approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
RES 2024-123  
Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the Rueter-Hess  
Drought Water Supply Pilot Plan Intergovernmental Agreement  
between the Town of Castle Rock Water Enterprise and Denver  
Water, Parker Water and Sanitation District, and East Cherry Creek  
Valley Water and Sanitation District [Located in northwest and northeast  
Douglas County]  
MIN 2024-023  
Minutes: December 3, 2024 Draft Minutes  
ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS & DISCUSSION ACTION ITEMS  
RES 2024-119  
Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Castle Rock  
Expressing its Strong Support for President-Elect Donald Trump’s  
Immigration Policies and its Willingness to Lawfully Cooperate with  
Federal Immigration Officials in Implementing These Policies  
Citizens that addressed Council:  
Amy Windju thanked Council and requested Council to ensure it is communicated  
with Castle Rock Police and to update the crime statistics that haven't been  
updated since February. She thanked the Town and the Police department for  
keeping us safe.  
Carolyn Upton does not support the declaration.  
Greg Upton, resident for two years from MIchigan, agreed with his wife.  
John Whitson, resident for 30 years, spoke in opposition of the declaration.  
Keith Novak asked Council to reject the declaration.  
Sheri Rich grew up in Castle Rock and does not support the resolution.  
Councilmember Hollingshead feels they rushed the vote at the last meeting.  
Council and Police swore to uphold the Constitution and enforce the law, so the  
Resolution is not necessary and puts an unnecessary spotlight on our law  
enforcement. We have protocols to work with federal agencies.  
Mayor Gray states the resolution feels partisan, but the key word is illegal. He  
feels we haven't gotten immigration right in over 50 years and noted that Obama  
deported the most immigrants of all administrations. Gray stated people should be  
here legally.  
Dietz says the key word is illegal and believes in public safety.  
Councilmember Brooks stated this is legal vs. illegal and we uphold the rule of law  
and address what is illegal. We support cops to go after what is illegal.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey stated we are not trying to weaponize our police  
department, it is upholding our constitution and being proactive so our community  
stays safe.  
Councilmember Bracken has friends he sponsored from other countries that have  
come here legally, and they are upset about illegal immigrants. This is a resolution  
of support that the federal government in trying to take control over this situation.  
Councilmember Davis works in the construction industry and the people that work  
for them are legal citizens or have proper documentation to work here.  
Moved by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by Councilmember Dietz, to Approve  
Resolution RES 2024-119 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
6 - Gray, Cavey, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
1 - Hollingshead  
Yes:  
Abstain:  
DIR 2024-024  
Discussion/Direction of Applications for the 2024 4th Quarter Council  
Community Grant Program, Ten Applications  
Trish Muller, Finance Director, presented the applications.  
Dietz feels all 8 should receive $1,000, Brooks seconded.  
Mayor Gray asked Trish to ask that the Voyager program reapply.  
Councilmember Brooks wants to be cautious when spending tax payer dollars.  
Councilmember Hollingshead feels these programs do a lot of our community.  
Councilmember Davis asked if anyone from After Prom was present. Davis  
asked if private donations can be made to these organizations. Trish will find out.  
Moved by Councilmember Bracken, seconded by Councilmember Hollingshead, to  
Approve Discussion/Direction Item DIR 2024-024 as presented. The motion passed by  
a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
RES 2024-120  
Resolution Approving the Pre-Annexation Agreement by and among  
JRW Family Limited Partnership LLLP and the Town of Castle Rock,  
Colorado, for the Pine Canyon Planned Development [535-acre site  
located on both the east and west sides of I-25. The portion of the property  
east of I-25 is generally north of Scott Boulevard, south of Black Feather  
Trail, west of Founders Parkway, and east of Front Street. The portion of the  
property west of I-25 is generally east of Prairie Hawk Drive, south of  
Highway 85 and bisected by Liggett Road]  
Tara Vargish, Development Services Director, and Mark Marlowe, Director of  
Castle Rock Water, presented the item.  
Councilmember Bracken asked about the groundwater supplying that area if it was  
developed in the County. Marlowe stated for long term sustainability it is better for  
them to be connected to our renewable water. Vargish stated we would not have  
a say if it was developed in the County.  
Councilmember Davis stated if we annexed them, our PD zoning would establish  
the height limits and confirmed that we would look at road connectivity. He stated  
concern over one of the roads into the development.  
Counclmember Cavey is concerned about traffic on Founders and Front Street  
and asked what the level of service when the community is fully developed. Dan  
Sailer, Director of Public Works, stated they will evaluate that. The Master Plan  
anticipated this area being developed.  
Citizens that addressed Council:  
Laura Zumwalt noted that the proposal has not been reduced from what was  
proposed to the County. She noted metro districts mill levy should be looked at.  
Dana Bonham congratulated all Councilmembers re-elected and elected. She  
feels this development is best in the hands of our Town Council.  
Tad Walden represents the Castle Pines Metro District. Most of their concerns  
were addressed by Mark Marlowe.  
Mark Marlowe stated the Town would be able to provide the water we currently  
have to meet the 1.1 acre feet per home and they must meet the ColoradoScape  
requirements.  
Moved by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by Councilmember Hollingshead, to  
Approve Resolution RES 2024-120 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
ORD 2024-011  
Ordinance Amending Title 17 of the Castle Rock Municipal Code  
Regarding Local Regulation of Natural Medicine Businesses (First  
Reading) [Continued from September 17, 2024 by a vote 7-0]  
Mike Hyman, Town Attorney, presented the item.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey asked if we open it up to the two existing businesses or  
would it open it up to other businesses. Hyman stated there is a time limit that  
they must notify the Town by December 31, 2024 and have licensing in place by  
mid 2025.  
Councilmember Brooks asked if we can state the two applicants and state there  
be no additional time and expressed interest by tonight.  
Councilmember Davis asked about language changes One location is by his  
home.  
Mayor Gray confirmed that this is only for the healing centers and they must  
submit written notice to seek an exemption by December 31, 2024, and January  
31, 2025 they have filed the application with the state and will have one facilitator  
with a license, and June 30, 2025 for license to be issued and a licensed facilitator  
on board.  
Councilmember Dietz asked what the strictest restrictions are. Hyman explained  
what the state statute allows us to limit.  
Councilmember Davis asked what if additional houses are built. Hyman stated  
they can continue operating a business already established, but new businesses  
would be subject to new restrictions.  
Citizens that addressed Council:  
Susan MacAfee is a pharmacologist and toxicologist and is concerned of the  
effects of this medicine and asks the Council to limit it as much as possible.  
Amy Windju asks Council to put in the strictest regulations on this medicine.  
Dr. Adam Graves is here to save lives. 20 veterans a day, not including cops,  
firefighters or civilians commit suicide. The helps treat veterans with PTSD and  
asks to support the amendment.  
Dana Bonham stated Colorado has we don't know if this would save veterans.  
We allow abortion, legalized marijuana, and asks Council to pass the strictest  
regulations possible.  
Harry Young does not support having healing centers in the Town and would like  
the strictest regulations.  
Amanda Budimlya lives in Sedalia, and moved from Colorado Sprints after  
legalizing marijuana changed the environment. She feels it will attract people to  
move here that use the facility.  
Harold Griffin is an ordained minister and requests more restrictions.  
Reverend Richard Myers is a father, a veteran and he works with veterans every  
day. This medicine can be dangerous and is not for everyone but is for some.  
Councilmember Dietz wants the strictest restrictions.  
Mayor Gray confirmed the strictest restrictions is what is the proposed Ordinance.  
The amendment would give an exemption for existing businesses.  
Dietz stated we need to keep Castle Rock safe and allowing this downtown is not  
good.  
Councilmember Cavey feels this is a gateway to open this up to other things. We  
have worked very hard to keep downtown unique, vibrant, walkable, and people to  
come with their kids. This opens this door.  
Councilmember Brooks said the state will continue to try to legalize things for  
profit. He is in favor of allowing the two existing businesses. He feels we do not  
extend the window to December 31.  
Councilmember Hollingshead feels our gut instinct is against it because of how  
marijuana has evolved.  
Councilmember Bracken feels we should put in the most restrictions to protect our  
Town.  
Mayor Gray doesn't feel we know enough about it yet.  
Moved by Councilmember Dietz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, to Approve  
Ordinance ORD 2024-011 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
5 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Dietz  
2 - Davis, Brooks  
Yes:  
No:  
QUASI JUDICIAL HEARINGS  
RES 2024-121  
Resolution Approving a Use by Special Review Application for an  
Accessory Dwelling Unit at 295 Gordon Court  
Tara Vargish, Director of Development Services, presented the item.  
Citizens the addressed Council:  
James McGue is the Owner of the property and wants it to house his daughter and  
grandchildren.  
Moved by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by Councilmember Dietz, to Approve  
Quasi-Judicial Resolution RES 2024-121 as presented. The motion passed by a vote  
of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
RES 2024-122  
Resolution Approving a Site Development Plan for Single-Family  
Residential Development within the Dawson Trails Planned  
Development (Dawson Trails Filing No. 2, Tract Q) [55.98 acres,  
located south of Territorial Road and west of Dawson Trails Boulevard,  
Planning Area B1] Continued from December 17, 2024  
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, seconded by Councilmember Hollingshead, to  
continue this item to January 7. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
ADDITIONAL UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES  
ADJOURN  
Meeting adjourned at 10:43. pm.  
Submitted by:  
_________________________  
Lisa Anderson, Town Clerk  
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, seconded by Councilmember Bracken, to Adourn.  
The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes: