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, June 2, 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:  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, Councilmember Hollingshead, Councilmember Bracken,  
Councilmember Davis, Councilmember Brooks, Councilmember Dietz, Mayor Gray  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
COUNCIL COMMENTS  
Mayor Gray made announcements on various events. He received an email  
inquiring about the hotel. He received another inquiry about the View. They have  
met their obligation with their parking lot. He commented that downtown is doing  
well with a lot of people enjoying downtown businesses.  
David Corliss, Town Manager, stated the City Hotel received approval and pulled  
their permit.  
Councilmember Bracken receiving a similar email.  
Councilmember Davis has inquired about parking at the County building. David  
Corliss, Town Manager, will follow up on the work being done for signage and  
provide an update to Council.  
Councilmember Dietz reminded citizens of the Budget open house and to  
remember Veterans on Flag Day.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey asked if there is any interest on doing anything with the  
Perry Street Social property. David Corliss, Town Manager, stated they have  
ensured the fencing is kept up and that the property is currently on the market.  
UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES  
Citizens that addressed Council:  
John Lontai thanked everyone who has served in light of Memorial Day. He spoke  
about putting in more trails and provided handouts to Council. He suggests a  
public private partnership.  
Bryce Thouss commented on the concrete replacement projects going on. He is a  
concrete expert and feels there is improper curing and finishing, damage to  
existing stone and pouring concrete in the rain. He feels this is an unnecessary  
cost to citizens. He would like to see the concrete replaced at no cost to  
taxpayers. Mayor Gray stated that Public Works will respond to his concerns.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey stated he lives in her neighborhood and offered to assist  
him with his concerns. He confirmed he has heard back from staff.  
Councilmember Bracken thanked John for his comments on the trails and  
encouraged Council to review the packet and to have Parks and Recreation review  
the information. David Corliss stated staff will discuss and will get back to him.  
Mark Neal owns Colorado Bike and Ski and has been involved with the Town  
putting in trails and supports John on his initiative for increasing single track trails.  
He would also like Parks to maintain the soft surface trails and not rely exclusively  
on volunteers.  
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT  
Fire Chief Croom, Dan Sailer Public Works Director, Police Chief Cauley and  
David Corliss Town Manager provided a summary of the meeting with CDOT and  
the State Patrol at their After Action meeting about the closure of I-25 from the fatal  
accident.  
ID 2026-065  
Update: Calendar Reminders  
David Corliss, Town Manager, provided an update.  
ID 2026-066  
ID 2026-067  
ID 2026-068  
Update: Preliminary Year End Financial Review, Period Ending  
December 31, 2025  
Update: Residential Unit Data (through March 31, 2026) with  
Potential Buildout Estimates  
Development Services Project Updates  
Tara Vargish, Director of Development Services provided an update.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey inquired about the Alexander Place PDP amendment.  
Councilmember Davis inquired about the grading next to Parry's Pizza.  
Update: Quasi-Judicial Projects  
ID 2026-069  
TOWN ATTORNEY’S REPORT  
No report.  
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA  
Moved by Councilmember Bracken, seconded by Councilmember Hollingshead, 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 Brooks, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to Approve  
the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
ORD 2026-018  
Ordinance Amending Section 13.15.080 of the Castle Rock Municipal  
Code Prohibiting Common Interest Communities from Enforcing  
Watering Requirements for Landscaping During Drought Conditions  
(Second Reading - Approved on First Reading on May 19, 2026, by a  
vote 7-0) [Castle Rock Water Service Area]  
RES 2026-062  
RES 2026-063  
Resolution Approving On-Call Services Agreements with CMH  
Concrete Pumping Inc., KRM Concrete LLC, and Sabell’s Civil and  
Landscape LLC, for the Minor Miscellaneous Pavement and Sidewalk  
Repair Program  
Resolution Waiving the Formal Written Bidding Requirement on the  
Basis of Sole Source and Approving an Equipment and Services  
Acquisition Agreement with LLJMWT LLC d/b/a L.L. Johnson  
Distributing Company, Inc. for Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course  
Equipment  
RES 2026-064  
RES 2026-065  
RES 2026-066  
Resolution Approving the 2026 Water Lease Agreement Between the  
Town of Castle Rock and Riverview Farms  
Resolution Approving the 2026 Water Lease Agreement Between the  
Town of Castle Rock and Sublette, Inc. [Morgan County, Colorado]  
Resolution Approving the Third Amendment to the Services  
Agreement Between the Town of Castle Rock and Burns &  
McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. for the Front Street  
Downtown Connection, RWRWTC Pump Upgrades, & Liggett Road  
Pipe Upsize Projects [Ray Waterman Regional Water Treatment Center;  
various locations throughout Castle Rock, CO]  
MIN 2026-016  
Minutes: May 19, 2026 Town Council Meeting  
ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS & DISCUSSION ACTION ITEMS  
ORD 2026-017  
Ordinance Amending Various Provisions of Title 15, Articles 1 and 2,  
of the Castle Rock Municipal Code; Adopting by Reference as  
Primary Codes the 2024 International Building Code, 2024  
International Residential Code, 2024 International Mechanical Code,  
2024 International Plumbing Code, 2026 National Electric Code, 2021  
International Energy Conservation Code, 2023 Colorado Model  
Electric-Ready and Solar-Ready Code, 2024 International Fuel Gas  
Code, 2024 International Fire Code, 2024 International Existing  
Building Code, 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code,  
2022 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2020 Safety Standard  
for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts, 2023 Safety Code for  
Existing Elevators and Escalators, 2021 Automated People Mover  
Standards and 2017 Accessible and Useable Buildings and Facilities  
Standards, each with Amendments thereto; and Providing for the  
Emergency Adoption of this Ordinance on Second and Final  
Reading (Second Reading - Approved on First Reading on May 5,  
2026, by a vote 7-0)  
Tara Vargish, Director of Development Services and Jon White, Building Official,  
presented the item to be adopted on Emergency on Second and Final Reading.  
No public comment.  
Councilmember Hollingshead thanked Jon White for his work on this.  
Moved by Mayor Gray, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to Approve Ordinance  
ORD 2026-017 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
DIR 2026-016  
Discussion/Direction of Applications for the 2026-2027 Art and  
Culture Grant Program  
Maia Yates, Parks and Recreation presented the item and staff recommends the  
following grants for a total of $58,190:  
Educator Grants:  
Castle Rock Christian Academy for $790  
Castle Rock Christian Academy for $1,000  
Brandon Stover/Renaissance Secondary School $1,000  
Project Grants:  
KC Neal/Castle Rock Bike and Ski $5,000  
Ben Henry $5,000  
Kat Thomas/Kat Pro Studio $5,000  
Andrew Wasson/Wild Blue Yonder $5,000  
Heidi Mossman/Life at Home $5.000  
Samantha Sobas/Coff33 $5,000  
Castle Rock Police K9 Association $5.000  
Melanie Schambach $5,000  
Program Grants:  
Castle Rock Band $4,900  
Castle Rock Orchestra $500  
Tri Arts Project (TAP) $10,000  
Councilmember Brooks inquired about funding for art projects that enhance a  
private business. He asked that we ensure we are very transparent in the process.  
David Corliss, Town Manager, reminded Council that funds have been used for  
facade improvements, etc. as well because of the public good.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey inquired how much money do we have to offer these  
grants. Maia stated we have $85,000 available.  
Councilmember Hollingshead stated the Town doesn't have a lot of available to  
place art, and that when they at businesses they maintain it.  
Councilmember Davis confirmed that the business is responsible for maintaining  
art located at a business.  
Maia stated they may need to adjust the program for funds available for  
maintenance to ensure the items don't go into disrepair. Some of the grants are  
with the business, but also permission from the owner of the building.  
Mayor Gray inquired if it is okay to vote on the grant for the project that will be at the  
building he has his business in. He will exclude that grant from his motion and the  
other project will be voted on separately.  
Councilmember Dietz confirmed that they will receive reports on the projects and  
will be available for inspection.  
No public comment.  
Mayor Pro Tem amends the motion to give Castle Rock Police $10,000 for the  
sculpture project on the service dogs.  
Councilmember Bracken confirmed the money is going to the sculpture not the K9  
program.  
Mayor Gray is concerned that it benefits the businesses.  
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, seconded by Councilmember Dietz, to Approve  
the grants as presented with an amendment to increase the award to the Castle  
Rock Police to $10,000 and vote on Dessert Jewel separately. The motion passed by  
a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
Moved by Councilmember Hollingshead, seconded by Councilmember Bracken, to  
approve the grant to Dessert Jewel. The motion passed by a vote of:  
6 - Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
1 - Gray  
Yes:  
Abstain:  
ORD 2026-019  
Ordinance Repealing and Reenacting Chapter 2.01 of the Castle  
Rock Municipal Code Regarding the Conduct of Town Elections  
(First Reading)  
Lisa Anderson, Town Clerk, presented the item.  
No public comment.  
Moved by Councilmember Dietz, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to Approve  
Ordinance ORD 2026-019 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
RES 2026-067  
Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the Amended and  
Restated Property Lease Agreement Between the Town of Castle  
Rock and Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a  
Communication Tower (50-year lease with one-time payment to Town)  
[1582 Reservoir Road]  
Mark Marlowe, Director of Castle Rock Water presented the item.  
No public comment.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey abstained due to her employment with Verizon.  
Moved by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by Councilmember Hollingshead, to  
Approve Resolution RES 2026-067 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
6 - Gray, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
1 - Cavey  
Yes:  
Abstain:  
RES 2026-068  
Resolution Approving Funding the Execution of Water Provider  
Agreement Amendment No. 7 Between the Town of Castle Rock and  
the Colorado Water Conservation Board for the Purchase of  
Additional Storage Space in the Chatfield Storage Reallocation  
Project [Chatfield Reservoir in Douglas and Jefferson Counties]  
Mark Marlowe, Director of Castle Rock Water, presented the item.  
No public comment.  
Moved by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, to Approve  
Resolution RES 2026-068 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
RES 2026-069  
Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with  
Dewberry Engineers Inc. for the Young American Infrastructure  
Improvements Project [Young American neighborhood north of South  
Street, west of Valley Drive and east of Gilbert Street]  
Mark Marlowe, Director of Castle Rock Water, presented the item.  
Councilmember Brooks asked if this is the oldest infrastructure we have.  
No public comment.  
Mayor Pro Tem Cavey stated there have been a lot of questions about ADA  
requirements and that we need to communicate with the residents.  
Moved by Councilmember Bracken, seconded by Councilmember Hollingshead, to  
Approve Resolution RES 2026-069 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
RES 2026-070  
Resolution Approving a Purchase & Sale Agreement between the  
Town of Castle Rock and Ice Tong Land & Cattle Co. LLC for the  
Sedalia Force Main and Lift Station to Plum Creek Water Reclamation  
Authority  
Mark Marlowe, Director of Castle Rock Water, presented the item. Resolution  
2026-070 and Ordinance 2026-020 will be presented together and voted on  
separately.  
No public comment.  
Moved by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by Councilmember Bracken, to  
Approve Resolution RES 2026-070 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
ORD 2026-020  
Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2026-013 Authorizing the  
Exercise of the Town’s Powers of Eminent Domain to Acquire  
Certain Real Property Interests Necessary for the Highway 85  
Wastewater Collection and Treatment System Project and Providing  
for its Emergency Adoption on First and Final Reading [Located in  
Sedalia, CO]  
Moved by Councilmember Hollingshead, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, to  
Approve Ordinance ORD 2026-020 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
ADDITIONAL UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES  
None.  
ADJOURN  
Moved by Councilmember Bracken, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cavey, to Adjourn.  
The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 - Gray, Cavey, Hollingshead, Bracken, Davis, Brooks, Dietz  
Yes:  
Meeting adjourned at 8:04 pm.  
Submitted by Lisa Anderson, Town Clerk