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Douglas CountyCO averageUS Census ACS
Population
368,283
Per-capita income
$66,810
Median home value
$674,000
Bachelor's or higher
61%
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$460.6M (FY2023)
Total spending$372.7M (FY2023)
Taxes$301.3M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$75K (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,010 (FY2023)
🗳️ Election results (4 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
School Board Director - District G
Stephen Vail ✓ 570 · Kelly Denzler 314
School Board Director - District E
Deborah Kramer ✓ 567 · Clark Callahan 311
School Board Director - District D
Keaton Gambill ✓ 554 · Tony Ryan 327
School Board Director - District B
Matthew Smith ✓ 589 · Kyrzia Parker 294

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Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 3:30 PM

Water Commission

Hearing Room
Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 5:15 PM

Planning Commission Pre-Meeting & Administration Training Session

Douglas County Planning Commission holds administration training session

The Planning Commission is meeting for a pre-meeting and administration training session. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate.

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Conference Room A & B
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PLANNING COMMISSION PRE-MEETING & ADMINISTRATION TRAINING SESSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2026 AGENDA Monday, November 2, 2026 5:15 PM Conference Room A & B 1. Call to Order 2. Administrative Announcements & Updates 3. Adjournment **The Next Pre-Meeting & Administrative Training Session Will be Held on Monday, November 16 , 2026 @ 5:15 p.m.** Page 1 of 1
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Douglas County Parks Advisory Board

Highland Heritage Regional Park Office
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 3:30 PM

Water Commission

Hearing Room
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 6:30 PM

Douglas County Fair Board

James R. Sullivan Event Center
Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Douglas County Parks Advisory Board

Highland Heritage Regional Park Office
Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 3:30 PM

Water Commission

Hearing Room
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 6:30 PM

Douglas County Fair Board

James R. Sullivan Event Center
Wed Jan 27, 2027 · 6:00 PM

Historic Preservation Board

100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO Conference Room – A and B

Recent meetings

Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 2:30 PM

Board of County Commissioners Land Use Meeting/Public Hearing

Board to consider zone map change for Meribel Village Filing 1

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a land use meeting and public hearing. The agenda includes a zone map change request and a land disposal item that has been continued to a later date.

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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS LAND USE MEETING/PUBLIC HEARING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026 AGENDA Tuesday, October 20, 2026 2:30 PM Hearing Room 2:30 PM 1. Call to Order a. Pledge of Allegiance b. Attorney Certification of Agenda c. Commissioners Disclosure for Items on This Agenda 2. Land Use Meeting Agenda Items No Agenda Items 3. Public Hearing Agenda Items a. Meridian Village Parcel P-7 - Land Disposal - Project File: MI2026-017 Trevor Bedford, AICP, Senior Planner — Department of Community Development Cover Page MI2026-017 Meridian Land Disposal BCC Addendum Staff Report - MI2026-017 Attachments: ***To be Continued to November 10, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.*** b. Meribel Village Filing 1, 10th Amendment - Zone Map Change - Project File: DR2026-005 Mike Pesicka, Principal Planner — Department of Community Development Cover Page Staff Report - DR2026-005 Attachments: Page 1 of 2 Board of County Commissioners Land Use Meeting/Public Hearing AGENDA October 20, 2026 4. Adjournment **The Next Land Use Meeting / Public Hearing Will be Held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 @ 2:30 p.m.** Page 2 of 2
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting

Commissioners to consider economic incentive for Lockheed Martin Corporation

The Board of County Commissioners will review an economic development incentive for Lockheed Martin Corporation and a wildfire resiliency code for unincorporated areas. The board is also considering numerous infrastructure contracts and IT equipment purchases via the consent agenda.

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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BUSINESS MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026 AGENDA Tuesday, October 20, 2026 1:30 PM Hearing Room Invocation –Darrin Kessler 1:30 PM 1. Call to Order a. Pledge of Allegiance b. Attorney Certification of Agenda c. Commissioners Disclosure for Items on This Agenda 2. Ceremonies/Proclamations a. Resolution Recognizing October 2026 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Steve Dodrill, Community Programs Administrator — Community Services Cover Page DC Proclamation Domestic Violence Awareness Month Attachments: 3. Consent Agenda a. Approval of Business Meeting Minutes from September 22, 2026. Minutes Business Meeting 09.22.2026 Attachments: b. Approval of Land Use/Public Hearing Minutes from September 22, 2026. Minutes LU_PH Meeting 09.22.2026 Attachments: Page 1 of 8 Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting AGENDA October 20, 2026 c. Approval of Vouchers September 22, 2026 Christie Guthrie, Director of Finance — Finance Department BOCC Report 9-15-2026_FINAL Attachments: d. Approval of Vouchers September 29, 2026 Christie Guthrie, Director of Finance — Finance Department BOCC Report 9-22-2026_FINAL Attachments: e. Approval of Vouchers October 6, 2026 Christie Guthrie, Director of Finance — Finance Department BOCC Repor 09.29.2026_FINAL Attachments: f. Resolution Approving the Abatement Settlement Recommendations of the Assessor’s Office. Ashley Chamberlain, Paralegal — County Attorney Cover Page Abatement Settlement Approval Resolutio …
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Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to review land use request for 2485 South Russellville Road

The Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to review land use hearing items. The primary agenda item is a Use by Special Review request for a property on South Russellville Road.

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Hearing Room
📹 From the video · 38m
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Commissioner Downs, welcome to the October 19th Planning Commission hearing. We have a couple of items to note as we get started. The public will have an opportunity to provide testimony for each of the land use items on the agenda tonight during the public comment phase for that item. If you need any technical assistance to access the meeting, please contact the county staff in advance of the meeting. Audio enhancement devices are available at the back of the hearing room. Please return them after use. Thank you and please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. I'd like to ask the clerk to take the roll call. Commissioner Luke Niferatos. Present. Commissioner Ed Kubli. Here. Commissioner Jim Smallwood. I'm here. Commissioner Patrick Neville. Here. Commissioner Mark Hampton. Present. Commissioner Breyer. Present. Commissioner Calvin Downs. Here. Commissioner Lenin Bruzzo. We do have a quorum to proceed. I believe that's eight members here tonight. Is that correct? Yes. Okay. I would like to ask the county attorney now to certify the agenda as necessary. Good evening, commissioners. Ariel Dennis, assistant county attorney. There's one item on the agenda this evening. The first item and only item is 2485 South Russellville Road, used by special review project file US 2025-010. This item had publication accomp …
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PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026 AGENDA Monday, October 19, 2026 6:00 PM Hearing Room Disclaimer - This packet is provided for informational purposes only and is subject to change. Some documents may have been unavailable at the time this agenda was prepared. For additional information, contact the responsible staff person. Instructions to access the video or audio of the meeting are available here: www.douglas.co.us/board-county-commissioners/boards-commissions/planning-commission/. To submit written public comment and/or exhibits for a Planning Commission meeting, please send them, in advance, to [email protected]. 1. Call to Order a. Pledge of Allegiance b. Roll Call c. Attorney Certification of the Agenda d. Planning Commission Disclosures 2. Approval of Minutes a. Unofficial Minutes from September 28, 2026. 5118 Unofficial Minutes from September 28, 2026 Attachments: b. Unofficial Minutes from October 5, 2026. 5119 Unofficial Minutes from October 5, 2026 Attachments: 3. Land Use Hearing Items Page 1 of 2 Planning Commission Regular Meeting AGENDA October 19, 2026 a. 2485 South Russellville Road - Use by Special Review - Project File: US2025-010 5130 Trevor Bedford, AICP, Senior Planner — Department of Community Development Cover Page Staff Report - US2025-010 Attachments: 4. Adjournment **The Next Regular Meeting Will be Held on Monday, November 2, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.** Page 2 of 2
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 5:15 PM

Planning Commission Pre-Meeting & Administration Training Session

Planning Commission to receive Red Tape Reduction Action Plan update

The Planning Commission is holding a pre-meeting and administration training session. The primary agenda item is an update on the Red Tape Reduction Action Plan provided by the Director of Community Development.

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Conference Room A & B
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PLANNING COMMISSION PRE-MEETING & ADMINISTRATION TRAINING SESSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026 AGENDA Monday, October 19, 2026 5:15 PM Conference Room A & B 1. Call to Order 2. Administrative Announcements & Updates Red Tape Reduction Action Plan Update 5138 Kati Carter, AICP, Director of Community Development — Department of Community Development Memo - Red Tape Reduction Action Plan Update Attachments: 3. Adjournment **The Next Pre-Meeting & Administrative Training Session Will be Held on Monday, November 2, 2026 @ 5:15 p.m.** Page 1 of 1
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 6:30 PM

Douglas County Fair Board

James R. Sullivan Event Center
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 4:30 PM

Douglas County Parks Advisory Board

Salisbury Regional Park - 11920 N. Motsenbocker Rd Parks CO 80134
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Douglas County Open Space Advisory Committee (COSAC)

Conference Room A&B and Virtual 100 Third Street
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 2:30 PM

Board of County Commissioners Land Use Meeting/Public Hearing

Hearing Room
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Douglas County Cultural Council (DCCC)

Virtual Meeting
Fri Oct 9, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Rueter-Hess Advisory Board

Rueter-Hess Advisory Board to discuss budget reallocation

The board will meet to discuss budget reallocation and the unofficial meeting schedule for 2027. Members will also review updates from August and September 2026 regarding the budget and general operations.

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11865 Heirloom Parkway Parker, CO 80134
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RUETER-HESS ADVISORY BOARD FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026 AGENDA 11865 Heirloom Parkway Parker, CO 80134 Friday, October 9, 2026 9:00 AM 1. Call to Order a. Roll Call b. Approval of the Agenda 2. Approval of Minutes Unofficial Meeting Minutes for August 14, 2026 Attachments: 3. Citizen Comment 4. Discussion and Action Items a. Budget Reallocation b. 2027 Rueter-Hess Advisory Board Unofficial Meeting Schedule 2027 Rueter-Hess Advisory Board Unofficial Meeting Schedule Attachments: c. Rueter-Hess Update August and September 2026 Rueter-Hess Update August 2026 Attachments: Rueter-Hess Update September 2026 Attachments: d. Rueter-Hess Budget Update September 2026 Page 1 of 2 Rueter-Hess Advisory Board AGENDA October 9, 2026 Rueter-Hess Budget Update September 2026 Attachments: 5. Other Business and Discussion a. Incline Trailhead Improvements Update b. Dock Update c. Point of Sale d. Rental Boats 6. Adjournment **The Next Regular Meeting Will be Held on Friday, November 13, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m.** Page 2 of 2
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of the Agenda — approved
6 yea · 5 present
Bill Wasserman. yea · Austin Good yea · Jeff Brauer present · Marne Hansen yea · Mary Colton yea · Steve Shoultz present · Michael Lawson present · Seth Hoffman present · Amy Knopp yea · Marcus Graves yea · Larry Nimmo present
Approval of Minutes — approved
6 yea · 5 present
Bill Wasserman. yea · Austin Good yea · Jeff Brauer present · Marne Hansen yea · Mary Colton yea · Steve Shoultz present · Michael Lawson present · Seth Hoffman present · Amy Knopp yea · Marcus Graves yea · Larry Nimmo present
Budget Reallocation — approved
6 yea · 5 present
Bill Wasserman. yea · Austin Good yea · Jeff Brauer present · Marne Hansen yea · Mary Colton yea · Steve Shoultz present · Michael Lawson present · Seth Hoffman present · Amy Knopp yea · Marcus Graves yea · Larry Nimmo present
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Liquor Authority

Douglas County Liquor Authority to consider a liquor license for Dumpling Bay, Hotel and Restaurant

The Douglas County Liquor Authority meets on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 1:30 PM in the Hearing Room. The board will vote on minutes from its July 7, 2026 meeting and take up one regular agenda item: a liquor license application for Dumpling Bay, Hotel and Restaurant, Project File LL2026-055, presented by Scott Weeks, Senior Planner. No other substantive items appear on the agenda.

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Hearing Room
📹 From the video · 14m
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Okay, board, are we ready to go? And clerk, ready to go? All right, county attorney. Usually we don't ask you. All right, well, he's ready too. All right, well, let us please come to order. And if everyone will please stand and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. All right, turning to the county attorney for certification of the agenda. Yes, sir, the county attorney's office has reviewed the item on the agenda. You have appropriate jurisdiction over this matter and appropriate posting has been made. Thank you very much, counselor. Commissioners, any disclosures for items on this agenda today? I have none, Mr. Chair, thank you. No. And nor do I, thank you, gentlemen. We do have an item on the consent agenda. There is only one item. It's the minutes from our July 7th meeting. Board, how would we like to dispose of the consent agenda? Mr. Chair, I'll make a motion to approve item A of the consent agenda. I second the motion. All right, we do have a motion and a second. All in favor say aye. Aye. And it is unanimous. Consent agenda is approved. Okay, let's get into our regular agenda. We do have an item, Dumpling Bay. Hotel and restaurant, liquor license. Project file is LL2026-055, Ansca. And before I hand it off to staff, because you do not, you are not Scott Weeks. Before I hand it off to staff, I'd ask a …
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LIQUOR AUTHORITY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, October 6, 2026 1:30 PM Hearing Room 1:30 PM 1. Call to Order a. Pledge of Allegiance b. Attorney Certification of Agenda c. Commissioners' Disclosure for Items on This Agenda 2. Consent Agenda a. Approval of Minutes from July 7, 2026. Minutes Liquor Authority 07.07.2026 Attachments: 3. Regular Agenda a. Dumpling Bay, Hotel and Restaurant - Liquor License - Project File: LL2026-055 Scott Weeks, Senior Planner — Department of Community Development Cover Page Staff Report - LL2026-055 Attachments: 4. Adjournment Page 1 of 1
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
5095 — accepted
3 yea
George Teal yea · Abe Laydon yea · Kevin Van Winkle yea
5108 — accepted
3 yea
George Teal yea · Abe Laydon yea · Kevin Van Winkle yea
adopted the Consent Agenda
3 yea
George Teal yea · Abe Laydon yea · Kevin Van Winkle yea
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 5:15 PM

Planning Commission Pre-Meeting & Administration Training Session

Douglas County Planning Commission holds training session on master plan requirements

The Douglas County Planning Commission is holding a pre-meeting and administration training session on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM in Conference Room A & B. The agenda lists only a call to order, administrative announcements and updates on statutory requirements for master plans, and adjournment. No land-use decisions, public hearings, or votes are scheduled. The next such session is set for Monday, October 19, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.

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Conference Room A & B
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PLANNING COMMISSION PRE-MEETING & ADMINISTRATION TRAINING SESSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026 AGENDA Monday, October 5, 2026 5:15 PM Conference Room A & B 1. Call to Order 2. Administrative Announcements & Updates a. Statutory Requirements for Master Plans 3. Adjournment **The Next Pre-Meeting & Administrative Training Session Will be Held on Monday, October 19, 2026 @ 5:15 p.m.** Page 1 of 1
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to hear three land-use items including service plan and rezoning

The Douglas County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on October 5, 2026, to consider three land-use hearing items: a service plan for the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District, a zone map change for Meribel Village Filing 1, and a use by special review at 6685 South State Highway 83. The commission will take public comment and may decide on these items. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with call to order and adjournment.

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Hearing Room
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PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026 AGENDA Monday, October 5, 2026 6:00 PM Hearing Room Disclaimer - This packet is provided for informational purposes only and is subject to change. Some documents may have been unavailable at the time this agenda was prepared. For additional information, contact the responsible staff person. Instructions to access the video or audio of the meeting are available here: www.douglas.co.us/board-county-commissioners/boards-commissions/planning-commission/. To submit written public comment and/or exhibits for a Planning Commission meeting, please send them, in advance, to [email protected]. 1. Call to Order a. Pledge of Allegiance b. Roll Call c. Attorney Certification of the Agenda d. Planning Commission Disclosures 2. Land Use Hearing Items Castle Pines North Metropolitan District - Service Plan - Project File: SV2026-002 5093 DJ Beckwith, Principal Planner — Department of Community Development Cover Page Staff Report - SV2026-002 Attachments: Page 1 of 2 Planning Commission Regular Meeting AGENDA October 5, 2026 Meribel Village Filing 1, 10th Amendment - Zone Map Change - Project File: DR2026-005 5091 Mike Pesicka, Principal Planner — Department of Community Development Cover Page Staff Report - DR2026-005 Attachments: 6685 South State Highway 83 - Use by Special Review - Project File: US2023-011 5092 Trevor Bedford, AICP, Senior Planner — Department of Community Development Cover Page Staff Repor …
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Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Opioid Council

Zoom Meeting
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to consider turf and animal training zoning amendments

The Douglas County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two proposed amendments to the county zoning resolution. The first would establish regulations for nonfunctional turf and nonfunctional artificial turf, and the second would address training lessons and exercising sessions of non-owned animals. The commission will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

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Hearing Room
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PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 AGENDA Monday, September 28, 2026 6:00 PM Hearing Room Disclaimer - This packet is provided for informational purposes only and is subject to change. Some documents may have been unavailable at the time this agenda was prepared. For additional information, contact the responsible staff person. Instructions to access the video or audio of the meeting are available here: www.douglas.co.us/board-county-commissioners/boards-commissions/planning-commission/. To submit written public comment and/or exhibits for a Planning Commission meeting, please send them, in advance, to [email protected]. 1. Call to Order a. Pledge of Allegiance b. Roll Call c. Attorney Certification of the Agenda d. Planning Commission Disclosures 2. Approval of Minutes a. Unofficial Minutes from August 17, 2026. 5075 Unofficial Minutes from August 17, 2026 Attachments: b. Unofficial Minutes from September 14, 2026. 5076 Unofficial Minutes from September 14, 2026 Attachments: 3. Land Use Hearing Items Page 1 of 2 Planning Commission Regular Meeting AGENDA September 28, 2026 a. Douglas County Zoning Resolution Amendment to Establish Regulations for Nonfunctional Turf and Nonfunctional Artificial Turf - Project File: DR2026-001 5073 Heather Scott, AICP, Principal Planner — Department of Community Development Cover Page Staff Report - DR2026-001 Attachments: b. Douglas County Zoning Resolution Amendment, Training Lessons and Ex …
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Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 5:15 PM

Planning Commission Pre-Meeting & Administration Training Session

Planning Commission to discuss 2050 Water Plan and Master Plan

The Douglas County Planning Commission is holding a pre-meeting and administrative training session. The main agenda item is a discussion of the 2050 Water Plan and its relationship to the Comprehensive Master Plan, presented by Principal Planner DJ Beckwith. The meeting is largely procedural, with no formal decisions or public hearings scheduled.

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Conference Room A & B
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PLANNING COMMISSION PRE-MEETING & ADMINISTRATION TRAINING SESSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 AGENDA Monday, September 28, 2026 5:15 PM Conference Room A & B 1. Call to Order 2. Administrative Announcements & Updates a. 2050 Water Plan and the Comprehensive Master Plan 5078 DJ Beckwith, Principal Planner — Department of Community Development 2050 Water Plan and the Comprehensive Master Plan Attachments: 3. Adjournment **The Next Pre-Meeting & Administrative Training Session Will be Held on Monday, October 5, 2026 @ 5:15 p.m.** Page 1 of 1
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Water Commission

Hearing Room
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting

County approves $37M in bonds for The Gregory housing project

The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners is holding a business meeting with a consent agenda covering approvals, contracts, and resolutions. Key items include authorizing $37 million in private activity bonds for The Gregory, purchasing a forensic imaging system for the coroner's office, and approving various grants and fee waivers. The meeting also includes proclamations for Recovery Month and Workforce Development Month.

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Hearing Room
📹 From the video · 49m
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Thank you. tumor, his entire both lungs to research. Yeah, so finding ways to turn this loss and negative outcome for us as a family, as a community, trying to turn that into something positive. We established a foundation where we raise money to give away the money we raise. So far, we've set up three different scholarships. He went to Mountain Vista High School, and so that's where we focused our efforts. We'd love to potentially expand this to all the schools in Douglas County and maybe beyond, but we've given away now two rounds of scholarships for theater, for senior scholarship, and then he was also involved in the film department. So we've tried to support that department as well by giving our money away to scholarships to help support the students. You can see the list of characteristics. We hold a high bar . Cole held a high bar, and so we expect people to kind of be in the spirit of what we would want, what Cole would probably want those individuals to be honored with. And also, we really kind of focus in on people that have gone through adversity or had to be persevering through something. So we try to find those individuals that are overcoming something, but also maintaining the positiveness that Cole had. Yeah, so Ryan already mentioned, within the first nine months of his passing, we awarded scholarships. I've never worked so fast and so hard in my life, especially when your son is like, you're going to do this, parents. So we created a 501c3. We have our board …
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BUSINESS MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 AGENDA Tuesday, September 22, 2026 1:30 PM Hearing Room Invocation – Jason Van Diver 1:30 PM 1. Call to Order a. Pledge of Allegiance b. Attorney Certification of Agenda c. Commissioners Disclosure for Items on This Agenda 2. Ceremonies/Proclamations a. Posthumous Induction of Cole Frederking into the Douglas County Hall of Fame. Board of Douglas County Commissioners b. Resolution Proclaiming September 2026 as Recovery Month in Douglas County. Jennifer DAmbrosio, Community Programs Coordinator — Community Services National Recovery Month Staff Report 2026 Attachments: c. Resolution Proclaiming September as Workforce Development Month DJ Beckwith, Principal Planner — Department of Community Development Staff Report - Resolution Approval Request for Workforce Development Month 2026 Attachments: 3. Consent Agenda a. Approval of Business Meeting Minutes from September 8, 2026. Minutes Business Meeting 09.08.2026 Attachments: Page 1 of 7 Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting AGENDA September 22, 2026 b. Approval of Land Use/Public Hearing Minutes from September 8, 2026. Minutes LU_PH Meeting 09.08.2026 Attachments: c. Approval of Vouchers September 15, 2026 Christie Guthrie, Director of Finance — Finance Department BOCC REPORT 9-8-26_Final Attachments: d. Resolution Approving the Recommendation of the Abatement Hearing Referee. Ashley Chamberlain, Paralegal — County Attorney Cover Page Abatemen …
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🗳️ How they voted (32 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
5000 — adopted
2 yea · 1 present
Abe Laydon present · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
5013 — adopted
2 yea · 1 present
Abe Laydon present · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
5018 — adopted
2 yea · 1 present
Abe Laydon present · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
5019 — adopted
2 yea · 1 present
Abe Laydon present · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
5022 — adopted
2 yea · 1 present
Abe Laydon present · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
5023 — adopted
2 yea · 1 present
Abe Laydon present · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
5024 — adopted
2 yea · 1 present
Abe Laydon present · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
5025 — adopted
2 yea · 1 present
Abe Laydon present · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
5030 — adopted
2 yea · 1 present
Abe Laydon present · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
5034 — adopted
2 yea · 1 present
Abe Laydon present · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
5054 — adopted
2 yea · 1 present
Abe Laydon present · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
5055 — adopted
2 yea · 1 present
Abe Laydon present · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
5056 — adopted
2 yea · 1 present
Abe Laydon present · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
5058 — adopted
2 yea · 1 present
Abe Laydon present · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
5059 — adopted
2 yea · 1 present
Abe Laydon present · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
5060 — adopted
2 yea · 1 present
Abe Laydon present · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
5061 — adopted
2 yea · 1 present
Abe Laydon present · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
5062 — adopted
2 yea · 1 present
Abe Laydon present · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
5064 — adopted
2 yea · 1 present
Abe Laydon present · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
5065 — adopted
2 yea · 1 present
Abe Laydon present · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 2:30 PM

Board of County Commissioners Land Use Meeting/Public Hearing

Sterling Ranch Filing 6A minor development amendment public hearing

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a land use meeting and public hearing. The only substantive item is a public hearing on a minor development amendment for Sterling Ranch Filing 6A (Project File SB2026-014). No other land use agenda items are listed.

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Hearing Room
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Thank you. All right. Moving on to the county attorney for certification of the agenda. Yes, sir. The county attorney has reviewed the items on the agenda and you have appropriate jurisdiction of these matters. Thank you, Councillor. Commissioners, any disclosures for items on this agenda? No. Nor do I. Thank you, Commissioner. So, first, we would usually get into our land use meeting agenda items, but we do not have any land use meeting agenda items today. So, we're going right into the public hearing agenda items. Our only item on the agenda today is Sterling Ranch filing 6A, second amendment, minor development. Project file is SB2026-014. Brett, take it away. Good afternoon, Commissioners. Brett Thomas, representing community development. Application is Sterling Ranch filing 6A, second amendment, project number SB2026-014. Sterling Ranch LLC is the owner. SVAG property group is the applicant representative. The applicant requests approval of a minor development final plat for one non-residential lot and one superblock lot for future development on 3.12 acres within the Sterling Ranch PD. The 1.25 acre non-residential lot is proposed to accommodate a daycare center. The intent of the minor development process is to provide a streamlined review process for non-residential and multi-family subdivisions. Minor development process begins with submittal of an application following a review period by referral agencies and the public. There are public hearings before the Planning …
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS LAND USE MEETING/PUBLIC HEARING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 AGENDA Tuesday, September 22, 2026 2:30 PM Hearing Room 2:30 PM 1. Call to Order a. Pledge of Allegiance b. Attorney Certification of Agenda c. Commissioners Disclosure for Items on This Agenda 2. Land Use Meeting Agenda Items No Agenda Items 3. Public Hearing Agenda Items a. Sterling Ranch Filing 6A, 2nd Amendment - Minor Development - Project File: SB2026-014. Brett Thomas, AICP, Planning Manager — Department of Community Development Cover Page Staff Report - SB2026-014 Staff Report - SB2026-014 - Addendum Attachments: 4. Adjournment **The Next Land Use Meeting / Public Hearing Will be Held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 @ 2:30 p.m.** Page 1 of 1
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
5063 — accepted
2 yea · 1 present
George Teal yea · Abe Laydon present · Kevin Van Winkle yea
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 6:30 PM

Douglas County Fair Board

James R. Sullivan Event Center
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Community of Care Network

Community of Care Network meets to hear school foundation, Heartforce, and summer PIT updates

The Community of Care Network is holding a routine meeting with welcome remarks, agency updates, and closing comments. Presentations are scheduled from The Foundation for Douglas County Schools, Our Heartforce, and a 2026 Summer PIT update. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

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COMMUNITY OF CARE NETWORK WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 AGENDA Wednesday, September 16, 2026 9:00 AM 1. Welcome, Introductions Matt DuFresne 2. The Foundation for Douglas County Schools Ashley Sommers, Rachel Hencmann 3. Our Heartforce Susanna Mendez 4. 2026 Summer PIT Update Tiffany Marsitto 5. Agency Updates Open 6. Closing Matt Dufresne Page 1 of 1
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Douglas County Cultural Council (DCCC)

Virtual Meeting
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to consider Sterling Ranch development amendment

The Planning Commission will hold a land use hearing regarding a minor development amendment for Sterling Ranch Filing 6A. This item is identified as File SB2026-014.

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Hearing Room
📹 From the video · 25m
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The public will have an opportunity to provide testimony for each item during the public comment phase of the items on the agenda this evening. If you have a technical assistance or access to this meeting, please contact county staff in advance of the meeting. Audio enhancement devices are available at the back of the hearing room. Please return them after use. Thank you and would you please rise and join me in the Pledge of Alleg iance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Could we please take a roll call vote or a roll call for who is here? Sorry. Luke Niferatos. Present. Ed Kubli. Here. Jim Smallwood. Patrick Neville. Here. Mark Reier. Here. Michael McKesson. Here. Calvin Downs. Lenna Bruzzo. Here. Mark Hampton. Here. And with that, we have eight commissioners tonight and we have a quorum so we're able to proceed. At this time, I'd ask the county attorney to please certify the agenda. Good evening, commissioners. Assistant County Attorney Ariel Dennis. There's one item on the agenda this evening. Sterling Ranch filing 6A, second amendment, minor development file SB2026-014, published August 20th, 2026 and posted August 29th, 2029. The agenda item was properly noticed and you have jurisdiction to hear it this evening. Thank you. Thank you. Now I'd ask if there's any disclosures or conflicts from the commissioners this evening. S …
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PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 AGENDA Monday, September 14, 2026 6:00 PM Hearing Room Disclaimer - This packet is provided for informational purposes only and is subject to change. Some documents may have been unavailable at the time this agenda was prepared. For additional information, contact the responsible staff person. Instructions to access the video or audio of the meeting are available here: www.douglas.co.us/board-county-commissioners/boards-commissions/planning-commission/. To submit written public comment and/or exhibits for a Planning Commission meeting, please send them, in advance, to [email protected]. 1. Call to Order a. Pledge of Allegiance b. Roll Call c. Attorney Certification of the Agenda d. Planning Commission Disclosures 2. Approval of Minutes a. Unofficial Minutes from August 17, 2026. 5021 Unofficial Minutes from August 17, 2026 Attachments: 3. Land Use Hearing Items a. Sterling Ranch Filing 6A, 2nd Amendment - Minor Development - File: SB2026-014 5028 Brett Thomas, AICP, Planning Manager — Department of Community Development Cover Page Staff Report - SB2026-014 Attachments: Page 1 of 2 Planning Commission Regular Meeting AGENDA September 14, 2026 4. Adjournment **The Next Regular Meeting Will be Held on Monday, September 28, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.** Page 2 of 2
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission Work Session

Discussion of new zoning amendments for nonfunctional turf and animal training

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss proposed changes to the Douglas County Zoning Resolution. The session includes reviews of regulations regarding nonfunctional turf and rules for training sessions involving non-owned animals.

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Hearing Room
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PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 AGENDA Monday, September 14, 2026 6:00 PM Hearing Room 1. Call to Order 2. Work Session a. Douglas County Zoning Resolution Amendment to Establish Regulations for Nonfunctional Turf - Project File: DR2026-001 Heather Scott, AICP, Principal Planner — Department of Community Development Agenda Item - DR2026-001 Attachments: b. Douglas County Zoning Resolution Proposed Amendments - Training Lessons and Exercising Sessions of Non-owned Animals - Project File: DR2026-004 Mike Dawson, Zoning Compliance Official — Department of Community Development Agenda Item - DR2026-004 Attachments: 3. Adjournment **The Next Regular Meeting Will be Held on Monday, September 28, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.** Page 1 of 1
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 5:15 PM

Planning Commission Pre-Meeting & Administration Training Session

Planning Commission holds routine administrative training session

The Douglas County Planning Commission will hold a pre-meeting and administration training session focused on internal updates. No substantive decisions are scheduled; the session is procedural.

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Conference Room A & B
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PLANNING COMMISSION PRE-MEETING & ADMINISTRATION TRAINING SESSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 AGENDA Monday, September 14, 2026 5:15 PM Conference Room A & B 1. Call to Order 2. Administrative Announcements & Updates a. Red Tape Reduction Action Plan Update 5020 Kati Carter, AICP, Director of Community Development — Department of Community Development Memo - Red Tape Reduction Action Plan Update Attachments: 3. Adjournment **The Next Pre-Meeting & Administrative Training Session Will be Held on Monday, September 28, 2026 @ 5:15 p.m.** Page 1 of 1
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Douglas County Board of Health

Board of Health to review proposed 2027 budget

The Douglas County Board of Health will review the proposed 2027 budget for the Douglas County Health Department. The meeting also includes updates from various division directors and a request to accept funding received since June.

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Lansing Point
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 AGENDA Thursday, September 10, 2026 5:00 PM Lansing Point 1. Call to Order a. Pledge of Allegiance b. Attorney Certification of Agenda c. Member Disclosure for Items on This Agenda 2. Consent Agenda a. Review/Approve Minutes of June 11, 2026 06.11.26 BOH Minutes Attachments: b. b. Review/Approve Financial Report through 8/31/26 Financial Reports (reports from 2 finance systems) Attachments: 3. Regular Agenda Information Only Items a. Executive Director Update Michael Hill – Executive Director Executive Director Report Attachments: b. Environmental Health Division Update Skyler Sicard – Assistant Director (Written Report Only) Environmental Health Division Update Attachments: Page 1 of 3 Douglas County Board of Health AGENDA September 10, 2026 c. Community Health Division Update Laura Larson – Assistant Director (Written Report Only) Community Health Division Update Attachments: d. Early Childhood Council Update Diane Smith – Early Childhood Council Executive Director (Written Report Only) Early Childhood Council Update Attachments: e. Financial Update Richard Miura – Accounting Supervisor (Written Report Only) September - Financial Update Attachments: f. Quality Improvement and Accreditation Update Chris Burnett – Quality Improvement Coordinator (Written Report Only) Quality Improvement and Accreditation Update Attachments: g. The Power of Purposeful Partnerships Kelly Caldwell – MCH Coordinator and Laura La …
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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Douglas County Homeless Initiative

Douglas County Homeless Initiative meeting scheduled for September 10, 2026

The Douglas County Homeless Initiative will hold a meeting to discuss communications updates and the Summer Point-in-Time count. The agenda also includes updates from Executive Committee members.

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BOCC Hearing Room, Conference Rooms A & B
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DOUGLAS COUNTY HOMELESS INITIATIVE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 AGENDA BOCC Hearing Room, Conference Rooms A & B Thursday, September 10, 2026 9:00 AM 1. Welcome & Introductions: Commissioner Laydon 2. Communications Update 3. Summer Point-in-Time 4. HEART 5. Executive Committee Member Updates 6. Public Comment 7. Closing Comments: Commissioner Laydon **The Next Regular Meeting Will be Held on Thursday, November 12, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m** Page 1 of 1
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Douglas County Parks Advisory Board

Highland Heritage Regional Park Office
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 2:30 PM

Woodmoor Mountain General Improvement District

District to vote on $53 Corp contract for Woodmoor drainage and road repairs

The Woodmoor Mountain General Improvement District board will consider approving a construction contract with 53 Corp for the Woodmoor Drainage and Road Repair Project (SP2025-020). The item is the only substantive action on the agenda, presented by Zachary Humbles, P.E., of Public Works Engineering. The meeting otherwise consists of routine procedural items.

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📹 From the video · 5m
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Clerk, are we ready to proceed? We are ready to proceed. If everyone will please come to order. Welcome to the Woodmore Mountain General Improvement District. It is Tuesday, September 8th, 2026. If everyone will please stand and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Okay. Turning to the county attorney for certification of the agenda. Yes, sir. The county attorney's office reviewed the item on the agenda, and you have appropriate jurisdiction on this matter. Very good. Thank you, Counselor. Commissioners, any disclosures for items on this agenda? I have none, Mr. Chair. Thank you. No. All right. Nor do I, gentlemen. Thank you, gentlemen. Let's turn to our regular agenda, which is a construction contract with 53 core for Woodmore Drainage and Road Repair Project, SP2025-020. Zach Humbles. You are not Zach Humbles. You are Sean presenting for staff. Pinch hitting for Zach, who is still out of town. This is correcting. We got this contract approved at a business meeting last month, and it needed to be approved at a Woodmore Mountain GID meeting. And so Zach re-advertised this meeting so that we could bring this contract to the Board of County Commission, acting as the GID board for Woodmore Mountain. And as you can see, the same kind of thing. Zach's been working on this since 2025. And I kind of joke with hi …
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WOODMOOR MOUNTAIN GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 AGENDA Tuesday, September 8, 2026 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 1. Call to Order a. Pledge of Allegiance b. Attorney Certification of Agenda c. Commissioners Disclosure for Items on This Agenda 2. Regular Agenda a. Construction Contract with 53 Corp for Woodmoor Drainage and Road Repair Project, SP2025-020. Zachary Humbles, P.E., Special Projects Engineer — Department of Public Works Engineering Cover Page DouglasCounty-53 Corp-Construction Contract-Woodmoor Drainage and Road Repair-Zak Humbles SP2025-020 Attachments: 3. Adjournment Page 1 of 1
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
5036 — adopted
3 yea
Abe Laydon yea · George Teal yea · Kevin Van Winkle yea
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting

Commissioners to consider bridge, road, and infrastructure contracts

The Board of County Commissioners will review several construction and service contracts, including a $4.5 million bridge replacement project. The meeting also includes discussions on open space funding and intergovernmental agreements for election coordination and drainage planning.

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✓ Decided: Douglas County Commissioners Approve Infrastructure Contracts and Property Name

The Board of County Commissioners approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $4.5M bridge replacement project and traffic signal improvements. They also authorized the renaming of an open space property to the Mark Weston Open Space Memorial and approved various intergovernmental agreements for flood control and election coordination.

Hearing Room
📹 From the video · 1h 54m
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Thank you. Welcome everybody to the Board of County Commissioners business meeting. It is Tuesday, September 8th, 2026. Let us all please come to order. And for the purposes of an inv ocation, please welcome Reverend Darren Kessler. And Darren, please. Please pray with me. Lord, we thank you that we can come into a public meeting like this, recognizing your sovereignty, understanding that even these commissioners and other public officials serve underneath you. And I pray for them and I thank you that they are requesting this prayer, that they may humbly serve under a sovereign God. I pray for everyone who participates and receives and interacts that it would bring glory to you. And thank you that we can serve under a God who loves us. I pray that would be communicated here today and in this county as well, that we would serve and take care of widows and orphans and those in need and come together as a community under that love. Thank you that we could pray to you in knowing that you care of what is happening today and within this county. In your name, Jesus. Amen. Amen. All right. Thank you once again, Darren, for sharing your words of grace and your words of community and wisdom to us . We very much appreciate it. If everyone will please stand and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. All right. Turning …
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BUSINESS MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 AGENDA Tuesday, September 8, 2026 1:30 PM Hearing Room Invocation – Darrin Kessler 1:30 PM 1. Call to Order a. Pledge of Allegiance b. Attorney Certification of Agenda c. Commissioners Disclosure for Items on This Agenda 2. Ceremonies/Proclamations a. 2026 Older Adult Initiative Grant Recognition. Kim Smith, Community Programs Coordinator — Community Services OAI Grant Recognition Staff Report - 09-08-26 Attachments: b. Recognition of Aging Resources Volunteer Mike Grammes. Aging Resources Staff c. DRCOG Metro Vision Award for the Greenland Ranch Wildlife Overpass. Dan Dertz, Director of Open Space and Natural Resources — Open Space 3. Consent Agenda a. Approval of Land Use/Public Hearing Minutes from August 25, 2026. Minutes LU_PH Meeting 08.25.2026 Attachments: Page 1 of 5 Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting AGENDA September 8, 2026 b. Approval of Business Meeting Minutes from August 25, 2026. Minutes Business Meeting 08.25.2026 Attachments: c. Approval of Minutes from August 28, 2026. Minutes Special Business Meeting 08.28.2026 Attachments: d. Approval of Minutes from August 31, 2026. Minutes Special Business Meeting 08.31.2026 Attachments: e. Approval of Vouchers September 1, 2026 Christie Guthrie, Director of Finance BOCC REPORT 9.01.26_FINAL Attachments: f. Approval of Vouchers September 8, 2026 Christie Guthrie, Director of Finance BOCC REPORT 9-1-26 Attachments: g. Following the Re …
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BUSINESS MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 MINUTES Tuesday, September 8, 2026 1:30 PM Hearing Room Invocation – Darrin Kessler 1:30 PM Rollcall Commissioner Abe Laydon Vice Chair Kevin Van Winkle Vice Chair George Teal PRESENT: 1. Call to Order a. Pledge of Allegiance b. Attorney Certification of Agenda Jeff Garcia, County Attorney, said that all items on today’s agenda have been reviewed by his office and they all meet legal approval. c. Commissioners Disclosure for Items on This Agenda 2. Ceremonies/Proclamations a. 2026 Older Adult Initiative Grant Recognition. Kim Smith, Community Services, addressed the Board to present on this Item. Commissioner Laydon commented on this Item. Karie Erickson, Aging Resources, addressed the Board to comment on this Item. Maria Chano, Doulgas County Housing Partnership, addressed the Board to comment on this Item. Nancy Falk, Nourish Meals on Wheels, addressed the Board to comment on this Item. Jason McCullough, Brothers Redevelopment, addressed the Board to comment on this Item. Lisa Armao, Early Childhood Service Corps, addressed the Board to comment on this Item. Commissioner Teal commented on this Item. Commissioner Laydon commented on this Item. Page 1 of 6 Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting MINUTES September 8, 2026 Rich Martin, Castle Rock Senior Activity Center, addressed the Board to comment on this Item. Katie Burns, Catholic Charities, addressed the Board to comment on th …
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🗳️ How they voted (21 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
4996 — adopted
3 yea
Abe Laydon yea · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
4997 — adopted
3 yea
Abe Laydon yea · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
4998 — adopted
3 yea
Abe Laydon yea · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
4999 — adopted
3 yea
Abe Laydon yea · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
5003 — adopted
3 yea
Abe Laydon yea · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
5008 — adopted
3 yea
Abe Laydon yea · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
5011 — adopted
3 yea
Abe Laydon yea · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
4985 — adopted
3 yea
Abe Laydon yea · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
4980 — adopted
3 yea
Abe Laydon yea · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
4982 — adopted
3 yea
Abe Laydon yea · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
4987 — adopted
3 yea
Abe Laydon yea · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
4984 — adopted
3 yea
Abe Laydon yea · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
4988 — adopted
3 yea
Abe Laydon yea · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
5031 — adopted
3 yea
Abe Laydon yea · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
5033 — adopted
3 yea
Abe Laydon yea · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
5041 — accepted
3 yea
Abe Laydon yea · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
5040 — accepted
3 yea
Abe Laydon yea · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
5039 — accepted
3 yea
Abe Laydon yea · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
5038 — accepted
3 yea
Abe Laydon yea · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea
5001 — adopted
3 yea
Abe Laydon yea · Kevin Van Winkle yea · George Teal yea

Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 193 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.

🌐 County-level context (Douglas County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration+5,440 people (+$340.6M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)3 ({"Flood": 3, "Fire": 3, "Snowstorm": 2, "Biological": 2, "To · last Fri Aug 25, 2023)
Traffic fatalities19 (3 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments10,563 (132,499 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,140/mo (256 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy5.6% (low numeracy 10% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

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9,807
Recorded votes
$460.6M
Annual budget
$75K
Debt outstanding
2,398
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$460.6M
Spending$372.7M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load LOW

Outstanding debt$75K
Debt-to-revenue0.00×
Debt-load index22 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.507
All kids
0.482
Black kids
0.353

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