Castle Rock public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council approved a six-month extension of a moratorium on permit applications for nonconforming lots in residential zones. The council also approved a pavement project change order, police equipment trade-ins, and a grant application for park maintenance.
- Approved August 2023 invoices totaling $614,550.48 (5-0)
- Approved $62,712.00 change order for 2023 Joint Agency Pavement Overlay Project (5-0)
- Approved declaring five Police Department firearms as surplus for trade-in (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2023-08 renewing a six-month moratorium on nonconforming residential lot permits (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-05 to apply for RCO grant funding for Castle Rock Park and Trail Maintenance Phase 1 Project (5-0)
General
The City Council held a pre-budget workshop to discuss revenue drops and potential expenditures for 2024. No formal votes were taken; the session served as a discussion for proposed projects and personnel needs.
- Discussed potential for Local Park Maintenance Grants for trail light timers and maintenance
- Proposed adding or replacing 'No Overnight Parking or Camping' signs at Lion's Pride Park
- Proposed installation of 'City of Smiles' signs and cameras at the Reservoir by Carpenter Road
- Proposed adding another police officer and researching tax limitations for funding
- Proposed painting additional curbing along Huntington Avenue and Front Avenue
- Proposed replacing the City Hall building sign and updating the foyer and stairs
- Discussed potential for a water feature park/spray park
- Discussed additional space for the Police Department
City Council
The City Council approved funding and an Interlocal Agreement for a youth sports project. The council also updated nuisance designations in the municipal code and approved several utility bill adjustments.
- Approved $148,320 funding commitment and Interlocal Agreement for NCRA Youth Sports Project (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2023-07 amending Municipal Code Section 8.04.020 regarding nuisances (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-04 to write off certain utility bills (5-0)
- Approved $386.24 utility leak adjustment for Kristy King (5-0)
- Approved $317.99 utility leak adjustment for Carl Kittelson (5-0)
- Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Proclaimed September 17th-23rd, 2023 as Constitution Week