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, February 17, 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  
5 -  
Present:  
Mayor Gray, Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, Councilmember Hollingshead, Councilmember  
Bracken, Councilmember Dietz  
2 - Councilmember Davis, Councilmember Brooks  
Not Present:  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
COUNCIL COMMENTS  
Mayor Gray was asked what is the most important thing about leadership - he  
answered with passion and compassion and he feels compassion is most  
important. He also feels it is important to have self-reflection and recognize your  
mistakes.  
Councilmember Dietz is concerned what is happening at the State House,  
specifically a Senate Bill 26-097 to decriminalize prostitution throughout Colorado.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey also commented on the bill would have the state charge  
fees and licenses to prostitution and feels it is not the way we should treat women.  
She asked that we track this bill and oppose as well. Mayor Gray does not feel it  
will pass.  
APPT  
Appointment: Public Art Commission  
2026-003  
Moved by Councilmember Hollingshead, seconded by Councilmember Bracken, to  
Approve Appointment APPT 2026-003 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
5 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Dietz  
Yes:  
UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES  
No public comment.  
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT  
ID 2026-017  
Update: Calendar Reminders  
David Corliss, Town Manager, provided the update.  
March 25 is tentatively set for a Topping-Off Ceremony for the Sports Center.  
April 8 is tentatively set for the new Fire Station 156 Groundbreaking.  
ID 2026-018  
Update: Legislative Update  
Kristin Read, Assistant Town Manager, provided the update.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey relayed various rankings of affordability in Castle Rock in  
regards to legislation that puts burdens on municipalities and residents and  
appreciates keeping everyone informed on legislation.  
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, seconded by Councilmember Hollingshead, 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:  
5 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Dietz  
Yes:  
ID 2026-019  
Update: Town America 250 - Colorado 150 Initiatives  
David Corliss, Town Manager, encouraged Council to read the update in the  
packet.  
ID 2026-020  
ID 2026-021  
Update: Monthly Department Reports  
2025 Service Contract Year-end Reports  
David Corliss, Town Manager, encouraged Council to review the  
accomplishments presented by each service contract.  
ID 2026-022  
Castle Rock Water briefing on: 1) Water Quality Maintenance  
update; 2) Drought update, and 3) Douglas County Water Plan and  
Town comments  
Mark Marlowe, Director of Castle Rock Water, provided the update.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey asked when we would begin water restrictions. Marlowe  
stated usually in May, but we may want to coordinate with other front range water  
providers. He stated the Town is in a good position where we have renewable  
water and a large non-renewable ground water supply.  
Councilmember Dietz asked about the water index. Marlowe stated the 2.04 is the  
water supply index and it is updated every day and is a 10-day average.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey stated she saw comments on social media were about the  
smell of the water during the water quality transition. She confirmed that it will  
dissipate over time.  
ID 2026-023  
ID 2026-024  
Development Services Project Updates  
Update: Quasi-Judicial Projects  
TOWN ATTORNEY’S REPORT  
No report.  
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA  
Moved by Councilmember Bracken, seconded by Councilmember Hollingshead, to  
Accept the Agenda as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
5 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, 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:  
5 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Dietz  
Yes:  
ORD 2026-005  
Ordinance Amending Various Sections of Chapter 2.16 of the Castle  
Rock Municipal Code Regarding the Castle Rock Planning  
Commission (Second Reading - Approved on First Reading on  
February 3, 2026, by a vote 6-0)  
RES 2026-014  
RES 2026-015  
Resolution Approving the Castle Rock Water Commission  
Attendance Policy  
Resolution Waiving the Formal Written Bidding Requirement on the  
Basis of Sole Source and Approving a Purchase Agreement with  
EnviroTech Services, LLC for the Acquisition of up to 3,200 Tons of  
Ice Slicer  
RES 2026-016  
Resolution Approving a Construction Contract with Hydro  
Resources - Rocky Mountain, Inc., for the 2026 Denver Basin Aquifer  
Wells Rehabilitation, Pumping Equipment Replacement, and Well  
Abandonment Project [Five Wells within the Meadows, Founders, Castle  
Oaks, and Terrain subdivisions]  
MIN 2026-005  
Minutes: February 3, 2026 Town Council Meeting  
ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS & DISCUSSION ACTION ITEMS  
DIR 2026-003  
Discussion/Direction: Authorizing Referral Response Letter  
Regarding Castle Pines Crowsnest Development  
David Corliss, Town Manager, presented the item.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey commented that when the Town of Castle Rock does an  
annexation, we note that they are within our Town or along our Town boundaries.  
Corliss stated it is legally allowed, but Parker may be able to challenge it based on  
the fact that the property touches the Town of Parker boundary. It does concern  
the Town of Castle Rock due to the amount of traffic that would affect Crowfoot  
Valley Road and Founders; and requests that the road through Castle Pines be  
completed for those residents to connect to I-25 vs. driving through the Town of  
Castle Rock.  
Councilmember Dietz confirmed the name of the developer is Crowsnest. Corliss  
stated that the developer claims they have not been successful discussing with  
the Town of Parker.  
Councilmember Hollingshead confirmed the County Commissioners have not  
voiced any position.  
Mayor Gray stated we do not get involved in other Town business, but this  
annexation is concerning.  
Moved by Councilmember Hollingshead, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, to  
Approve Discussion/Direction Item DIR 2026-003 as presented. The motion passed by  
a vote of:  
5 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Dietz  
Yes:  
RES 2026-017  
Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Relating to  
the Enforcement of an Ordinance Establishing Business Licensure  
Requirements to Regulate Massage Facilities Between the Board of  
County Commissioners of Douglas County and the Town of Castle  
Rock  
Mike Hyman, Town Attorney, presented the item.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey asked if the Massage Licensing Authority is going to charge  
fees. Hyman confirmed they would. Scott Weeks, Douglas County Planner,  
confirmed that the fees are minimal. The County would charge a transfer fee of  
$100 and a renewal of $25 per year. Cavey is concerned about more regulation  
on our small businesses. She noted that criminal complaints would be enforced  
by our Police department. Valerie Brewster, Assistant County Attorney confirmed  
the process would be handled by the County, and any conduct would still be under  
Castle Rock Police.  
Councilmember Dietz inquired about enforcement, and confirmed that we would  
not be doubling the process. Brewster stated this does not apply to physical  
therapists or employees that do not have contact with the clients. Fingerprints are  
done for owners of 10% or more, employees that have contact with clients, and  
any new employees or new owners.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey confirmed that licensed massage therapists through DOLA  
do not have to go through the County licensing process.  
Councilmember Bracken confirmed that a massage therapist working in their  
home is required to be licensed if not already licensed through DOLA.  
No public comment.  
Councilmember Hollingshead feels if it helps to ensure there aren't organizations  
that use it for trafficking, it is helpful.  
Moved by Councilmember Hollingshead, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, to  
Approve Resolution RES 2026-017 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
5 - Dietz, Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken  
Yes:  
2 - Davis, Brooks  
Not Present:  
DIR 2026-004  
Discussion/Direction: Amending Chapter 5.04 of the Castle Rock  
Municipal Code Regarding Canvassers, Solicitors, and the  
Distribution of Flyers  
Lisa Anderson, Town Clerk, presented the item.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey inquired if we would still provide the No Knock sticker.  
Anderson stated that is staff's recommendation; but it is at Council direction.  
Council would like to continue make the sticker available.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey inquired if the Solicitors go through a screening process.  
Anderson confirmed they must provide the business license they are representing  
to confirm the business is registered and legitimate; they must complete an  
application indicating the vehicle they will be using, provide their personal  
information that is compared to their drivers license, and indicate if they have ever  
been charged with a crime and the outcome of those charges. They are then run  
through CBI to conduct a background check. This is all done to provide assurance  
to residents that solicitors are screened.  
Councilmember Brooks joined the meeting at the end of the item and did not vote.  
Moved by Councilmember Dietz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, to Approve  
Discussion/Direction Item DIR 2026-004 as presented. The motion passed by a vote  
of:  
5 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Dietz  
Yes:  
RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION  
6 -  
Present:  
Mayor Gray, Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, Councilmember Hollingshead, Councilmember  
Bracken, Councilmember Brooks, Councilmember Dietz  
1 - Councilmember Davis  
Not Present:  
EXEC  
2026-003  
Executive Session: Consider a motion to recess into executive  
session for the purpose of receiving legal advice on specific legal  
questions under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b) and for determining  
positions relative to matters that may subject to negotiations,  
developing strategy for negotiations, and/or instructing negotiators,  
under C.R.S. 24-6-402 (4)(e), all related to Douglas County School  
District property within Castle Rock  
Recessed at 7:30 pm to return afterwards.  
Moved by Councilmember Bracken, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, to Recess  
to Executive Session EXEC 2026-003. The motion passed by a vote of:  
5 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Dietz  
Yes:  
RECONVENE - ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS & DISCUSSION ACTION ITEMS  
EXEC  
Executive Session Report: February 17, 2026  
2026-004  
Meeting reconvened at 8:00 pm.  
Mayor Gray provided a report of the Executive Session.  
DIR 2026-005  
Discussion/Direction: Town Response on Possible Relocation of  
Douglas County School District Headquarters Currently Located  
Within Castle Rock  
David Corliss, Town Manager, provided staff's recommendation to Town Council  
to send a letter to the School District and the School Board with their concerns.  
They request information if there are opportunities for the Town to financially  
participate in rehabilitation of the school district building downtown. Staff is asking  
for Town Council direction.  
Mayor Gray feels it is important to retain the school district in the Town of Castle  
Rock as the County Seat.  
Councilmember Hollinghead recused as an employee of DCSD.  
Councilmember Brooks feels it is important that the citizens realize we are  
working to try to keep them here.  
Moved by Councilmember Bracken, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, to Direct  
Staff to prepare a letter to the Douglas County School District for the Mayor to sign a  
letter to retain Douglas County School District offices in the Town of Castle Rock.  
The motion passed by a vote of:  
5 - Cavey, Bracken, Brooks, Dietz, Gray  
1 - Hollingshead  
Yes:  
Recuse:  
ADDITIONAL UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES  
ADJOURN  
Moved by Councilmember Bracken, seconded by Councilmember Hollingshead, to  
Adjourn. The motion passed by a vote of:  
6 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
Adjourn 8:05 pm. Submitted by Lisa Anderson, Town Clerk