Help shape the future of Castle Rock

Volunteer for a board or commission

Community participation at all levels of local government is valued and encouraged. Castle Rock Town Council invites residents to get involved in their local government by serving on one of the Town’s boards or commissions.

Boards and commissions are made up of volunteers who Town Council appoints to study community issues and provide recommendations to Council.

Each April, Town Council recruits for upcoming board and commission vacancies. This year, applications will be accepted April 1 to 24. Candidates will be interviewed by a team that includes the Council liaison, Town staff and a current member of the board or commission. Recommendations for appointments are made to Council for formal approval, and terms begin June 1. Appointment terms are generally two years, with a maximum of three terms.

For board and commission vacancies and information on how to apply, visit CRgov.com/Boards.

Town boards and commissions

Board of Adjustment

Hears and decides requests for variances from strict enforcement of the zoning and sign codes. Also responsible for hearing appeals to any decision or determination made by an administrative official. Decisions by the Board of Adjustment are final, subject to judicial review.

Meetings: First Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.

Council liaison: Councilmember Tim Dietz

Board of Building Appeals

Hears and decides appeals of orders, decisions and determinations made by the Chief Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of Town-adopted building codes and regulations, as well as the Town’s contractor registration ordinance.

Meetings: First nonholiday Monday of March, June,

September and December at 6 p.m.

Council liaison: Councilmember Ryan Hollingshead

Castle Rock Water Commission

Reviews issues related to the master plan for capital improvements, water rates and fee structures, and policies proposed to Town Council.

Meetings: Fourth Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.

Council liaison: Mayor Jason Gray

Design Review Board

Reviews all development applications that require a Downtown site plan to achieve the goals and objectives of the Downtown Master Plan, the Downtown Overlay District and the Historic Preservation Plan. Comprised of two Downtown property owners, two representatives each from the Downtown Development Authority and

Historic Preservation Board and one representative from the Planning Commission.

Meetings: Second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 6 p.m.

Council liaison: Councilmember Desiree LaFleur

Historic Preservation Board

Protects and preserves the history of Castle Rock by recommending historic structures for designation as historic landmarks. Reviews and approves new construction and design renovation requests within the Craig and Gould neighborhood to maintain the area’s historic and cultural heritage. Three board members must be residents or property owners within Craig and Gould. Additionally, three members are required to have backgrounds in education or experience in archaeology, architecture, history or planning.

Meetings: First Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.

Council liaison: Councilmember Desiree LaFleur

Parks and Recreation Commission

Makes recommendations to Town Council regarding the master plan, the three-year strategic plan, the annual operating budget and the fee schedules for the Recreation Center, Miller Activity Complex and Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course.

Meetings: Third Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m.

Council liaison: Councilmember Tim Dietz

Planning Commission

Reviews development requests, zoning change requests, and other proposals for future growth and development in Town, as outlined in Municipal Code. Holds public hearings, may request modifications to proposals and works to reach a consensus on advisory recommendations to Town Council.

Meetings: Second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 6 p.m.

Council liaison: Mayor Jason Gray

Public Art Commission

Identifies priorities and goals concerning the acquisition of art for public buildings and parks within Town. Appointees are residents and/or artists in the community.

Meetings: Second Thursday of each month at 4 p.m.

Council liaison: Councilmember Tim Dietz

Public Safety Commission

Advises Council and Town staff on recommendations concerning levels of service, local public safety issues and funding for the Fire and Rescue and Police departments. Assists with the review of annual operating and capital budgets, as well as strategic planning and identifying goals and objectives related to staffing, facilities and community needs.

Meetings: First Thursday of each month at 3 p.m.

Council liaison: Councilmember Laura Cavey

Public Works Commission

Makes recommendations to Council related to a variety of transportation projects and services.

Meetings: First Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m.

Council liaison: Councilmember Ryan Hollingshead

Council liaisons

In addition to serving as liaisons on the Town’s boards and commissions, Councilmembers represent the Town as liaisons to numerous local, County and regional committees. Some of these organizations include the Douglas County Youth Initiative, Denver Regional Council of Governments,

Centennial Airport Community Noise Roundtable and Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority. To learn more about each Councilmember’s board, commission and committee involvement, visit CRgov.com/MeetCouncil.

Laura

District 2 lcavey@CRgov.com 303-663-4406

Ryan Hollingshead District 1 rhollingshead@CRgov.com 720-733-3585

Max Brooks District 5 mbrooks@CRgov.com 303-663-4403

Desiree

Town website gets a refresh

The Town of Castle Rock’s website — CRgov.com — is its primary communication vehicle. Last year alone, the website saw about 1.2 million visitors.

The official online source for Town information is getting a new look and several enhancements to make finding information even easier. An improved search function and updated navigation will more efficiently connect site visitors to resources. Information from Town departments, such as Parks and Recreation, Castle Rock Water, Police, Fire, Development Services and Public Works, will also be more prominent. The Town calendar has also been simplified to give a better look at what’s ahead. And, the site is now more user- and mobile-friendly.

Check out the updates scheduled to go live in mid-April at CRgov.com. Then, provide your feedback on the refreshed design and ease of navigation at CRgov.com/Feedback.

Online water portal and paperless billing available

Castle Rock Water’s updated billing system and online portal use upgraded security and advanced technology to provide customers with 24/7 access to their water accounts. Visit CRgov.com/MyWaterBill to create your new account or to sign up for paperless billing. Paperless customers will receive a digital bill — along with the Your Town Talk newsletter — by email each month rather than by mail. Just as every drop of water counts, so does every piece of paper.

The portal also allows customers to make a one-time payment, set up autopay, schedule payments on a chosen date, view water consumption data, track household events that may change consumption and more.

Don’t have an online account? Sign up today at CRgov.com/MyWaterBill. It’s quick and easy, all you need is your bill with your account name and number.

Necessary enhancements to create train quiet zone underway

Trains passing through Downtown Castle Rock are required to sound their horns because the railroad crossings on Second, Third and Fifth streets are located on the same level as the road. To create a quiet zone, the Town needs to implement safety-enhancing improvements.

Earlier this year, Union Pacific Railroad replaced track at the Second and Third Street crossings. The installation of this track and a gate system, plus upcoming curb and sidewalk improvements at these crossings, will allow for a quiet zone. Once Union Pacific completes its remaining work, the Town will notify appropriate agencies. After inspection, residents will no longer routinely hear a horn when a train passes through Downtown. Train engineers will have discretion to sound horns as needed for safety. For more information, go to CRgov.com/QuietZone.

Annual roadwork refresh focuses on eastern region of Town

Each spring, the Town begins a roadway refresh that extends the life of our streets through the Pavement Maintenance Program. To maximize Town resources, this program divides the Town into five major regions, focusing on the neighborhood streets of one region each year, along with a few primary roadway projects Townwide.

Beginning this April and reaching completion by fall, the Town will address 83 lane miles of roadway, primarily in eastern Castle Rock. Residential streets in the Founders Village area are the focus of this year’s neighborhood roadway refresh. Primary roadway projects include Fourth and Second streets in Downtown, Woodlands Boulevard and northbound Mikelson Boulevard from Ridge Road to East Sovereign Street. Learn more — visit CRgov.com/PMP. Read more about roadwork in Town on Page 22.