New Castle public meetings in 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at 7:00 PM has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled commission meeting will be held on January 14, 2026. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled for December 24, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for January 14, 2026

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at 7:00 PM has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled commission meeting will be held on January 14, 2026. No business items are on the agenda for this cancelled meeting.

• Meeting cancelled for December 24, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for January 14, 2026

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission will meet to review its end-of-year report, discuss its mission and goals, and plan the 2026 calendar. They will also discuss preparing for business grants and the Bee Awareness Project, and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• End of Year Report
• Mission, Goals, Objectives
• 2026 Calendar
• Preparation for Business Grants
• Bee Awareness Project

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will consider a supplemental budget for several town funds and amendments to the municipal code regarding food trucks. The body will also review a subdivision improvements agreement and a memorandum of understanding for older adult programs.

• Resolution TC2025-22: Subdivision Improvements Agreement for Whitehorse Village at Lakota Phase 2
• Ordinance TC 2025-2: Supplemental budget for General, Utility, Conservation Trust, and Cemetery Funds
• Ordinance TC2025-3: Amendments to Title 15 of the Town Municipal Code and Building Codes
• Ordinance 2025-4: Amendments to Title 17 of the Town Municipal Code concerning food trucks
• Resolution TC 2025-24: Memorandum of Understanding with Garfield County Older Adult Programs

The New Castle Town Council approved a subdivision improvements agreement for Whitehorse Village at Lakota Phase 2, requiring performance guarantees to be updated every five years. The council also passed a supplemental budget for 2025 and approved an ordinance amending food truck regulations. Additionally, the council authorized a memorandum of understanding with Garfield County for senior meal programs.

• Approved Resolution TC2025-22 for Whitehorse Village Phase 2 (7-0)
• Approved supplemental budget Ordinance TC 2025-2 (7-0)
• Approved building code amendment Ordinance TC2025-3 (7-0)
• Approved food truck regulation Ordinance 2025-4 (7-0)
• Approved $11,361 MOU for Garfield County senior programs (7-0)
• Approved December 2, 2025, meeting minutes (7-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for December 15, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: January 19, 2026, 6:30 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution recommending conditional approval of a final subdivision and preliminary/final PUD development plan for Riverside Park Lot 1 (7051 County Road 335). The commission will also consider a resolution recommending amendments to Title 17 of the Town Municipal Code concerning food trucks. The agenda includes a letter from SGM with extensive engineering comments on the application, which the applicant has addressed. The meeting is otherwise routine, with citizen comments, staff reports, and approval of previous minutes.

• Resolution PZ 2025-2: Recommend conditional approval of final subdivision and PUD for Riverside Park Lot 1 (7051 County Road 335)
• Resolution PZ 2025-5: Recommend amendment of Title 17 provisions concerning food trucks
• Public hearing on Riverside Park Lot 1 application
• Approval of November 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Engineering review comments on traffic, water/sewer, and civil plans for the subdivision

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission met on December 10, 2025, to discuss proposed amendments to Title 17 regarding food truck regulations, as outlined in a December 3, 2025 memorandum from Garfield & Hecht, P.C. The commission also reviewed the final subdivision plat and PUD development plan for the Coal Seam PUD, a 5.84-acre site at 7051 County Road 335, which includes a hotel, mixed-use building, and residential units. No formal votes or final decisions are recorded in the minutes; the items were presented for discussion and potential amendment.

• Discussed proposed Title 17 amendments for food truck regulations (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed Coal Seam PUD final subdivision plat and development plan (no vote recorded)

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council is holding a work session. The agenda consists of a single presentation from Kate Collins of the Middle Colorado Water Shed Coalition.

• Presentation by Kate Collins regarding the Middle Colorado Water Shed Coalition

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2026 fiscal year budget and consider a supplemental budget for 2025. The body is also reviewing a subdivision improvements agreement for a residential project in Lakota Canyon Ranch.

• Resolution TC2025-21: Adoption of the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget
• Resolution TC2025-22: Subdivision Improvements Agreement for Whitehorse Village at Lakota Phase 2 (up to 43 single-family dwellings)
• Ordinance TC 2025-2: Supplemental budget for 2025 General, Utility, Conservation Trust, and Cemetery Funds
• Resolution TC 2025-23: Adoption of a Directory of Fees and Charges
• November 2025 bills totaling $904,538.92

The Town Council approved the 2026 budget, adding $2,000 to the Chamber of Commerce support, and passed a supplemental budget for 2025. A subdivision improvements agreement for Whitehorse Village was continued to December 16. Building code amendments and a new fee schedule were approved on first reading.

• Approved 2026 budget with $2,000 increase for Chamber of Commerce (6-0)
• Approved supplemental budget ordinance for 2025 (1st reading) (6-0)
• Approved building code amendments (1st reading) (6-0)
• Approved Directory of Fees and Charges with 3% utility rate increase (unanimous)
• Continued Subdivision Improvements Agreement for Whitehorse Village to Dec 16 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Nov 18 minutes, $904,538.92 bills, liquor license renewal (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission will discuss and potentially approve its mission, goals, objectives, and a proposed 2026 calendar of events. The agenda also includes reviewing a design for Nature Guardian stickers and approving the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting.

• Consider CEC Mission
• Consider CEC Goals
• Consider CEC Objectives
• Consider 2026 Proposed Calendar, Dates, Events, Responsibilities
• Consider Design for Nature Guardian Stickers

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission is holding a work session to discuss possible updates to its mission, goals, objectives, and activities. The commission will also discuss proposed calendar dates and events, and graphic design for stickers. This is a working session, so no final decisions are expected.

• Discuss possible updates to CEC mission, goals, objectives, activities
• Discuss proposed calendar dates and events
• Discuss graphic design for stickers

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission held a work session on November 20, 2025, to consider updates to its mission and goals, and to plan its 2026 meeting schedule, proposed speakers, topics, activities, and events. The minutes do not record specific votes or final decisions, only that these items were considered.

• Considered CEC mission update
• Considered update to CEC mission and goals
• Considered 2026 meeting schedule, proposed speakers, topics, activities and events

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss routine items, liquor licensing, building design reviews, and a proposed 2026 budget presentation. The council will also consider grants to outside agencies and building code amendments.

• Introduction of new Building Inspector Travis Perdue
• Consideration of liquor license renewal for Pig & Duck LLC dba The Duck Blind
• Review of 9WH Building Design
• Discussion on proposed 2026 Budget
• Consideration of grants to outside agencies

The New Castle Town Council approved the liquor license renewal for Pig & Duck LLC dba The Duck Blind, along with a trade name change to The Duck Blind Tavern and a manager change. The council also approved staff recommendations for $2,500 in grants to outside agencies. Discussions were held on building code amendments and the 2026 budget, but no formal decisions were made on those items.

• Approved liquor license renewal for Pig & Duck LLC dba The Duck Blind (unanimous)
• Approved trade name change to The Duck Blind Tavern and manager change (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 in grants to outside agencies per staff recommendations
• Approved consent agenda including November 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a work session to receive a presentation from the Garfield County Health Department by Christine Dolan. The meeting is virtual, with details provided for Zoom and telephone access.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for November 17, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2026.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for November 17, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2026, at 6:30 PM. No business items are listed for this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for January 19, 2026, 6:30 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on November 12, 2025. The main item for consideration is a discussion of a potential mixed-use proposal for the Walters Center. The meeting will also include citizen comments, review of draft minutes from October 8, and routine reports.

• Discussion of potential mixed-use proposal for Walters Center
• Citizen comments on items not on the agenda
• Review of draft minutes from October 8, 2025

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a discussion-only item on a potential mixed-use proposal for the Walters Center by Mustang Commercial. The proposal, which would be a major amendment, includes 66 residential apartments in six buildings and about 10,800 square feet of commercial space on three pad sites. No formal application has been submitted, and no vote or decision was made on this item.

• Discussed Walters Center mixed-use proposal (no action)
• Approved Resolution PZ-2025-4 for Whitehorse Village lot line adjustment (7-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will receive a presentation on the proposed 2026 budget. The body will also convene as the Local Liquor Licensing Authority to consider a special event license.

• Proposed 2026 Budget presentation
• Special Events Liquor License Application from P.E.O. Chapter AO for December 6, 2024
• October bills totaling $970,592.36
• Executive session regarding the former Chief of Police

The Town Council approved a 3% utility rate increase for water, wastewater, and trash for 2026, as recommended by staff. They also approved a special events liquor license for P.E.O. Chapter AO's December 6 brunch. The council went into executive session regarding the former Chief of Police, and approved the consent agenda including October bills of $970,592.36.

• Approved 3% utility rate increase for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved special events liquor license for P.E.O. Chapter AO (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including October bills of $970,592.36 (unanimous)
• Held executive session regarding former Chief of Police (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting for a work session to discuss the 2026 Budget.

• 2026 Budget

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for October 22, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will take place on November 12, 2025.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for October 22, 2025, at 7:00 PM has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for November 12, 2025.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will review a proposed resolution for mobile vending permits in the C-1 Zone District. The meeting includes a presentation on the proposed 2026 Budget and an update on the Roundabout Project.

• Resolution TC 2025-20: Conditional Use Permit for Mobile Vending Carts or Stands (Food Trucks) in C-1 Zone District
• Presentation of the proposed 2026 Budget
• Public Works update regarding Roundabout Project
• Liquor License Renewal for Feather Petroleum Company (Stop-N-Save)
• Liquor License Renewal for Tapatios

The Town Council unanimously approved Resolution TC 2025-20, granting a conditional use permit to Moo, LLC for up to two mobile food vendors at 677 W Main Street. The approval includes conditions on hours of operation, screening, and a privacy fence. The council also received updates on the roundabout project, the 2026 budget, and discussed e-bike concerns on town trails.

• Approved Resolution TC 2025-20 for food truck CUP at 677 W Main St (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Oct 7 minutes and two liquor license renewals (unanimous)
• Selected Example 3 for miner statue design for roundabout project
• Agreed to eliminate quarterly paper newsletter
• Discussed 2026 budget draft, no formal vote taken

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting for a work session to discuss the 2026 Budget. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• 2026 Budget

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Resolution HP 2025-2, which would designate Highland Cemetery as a historical landmark. The body will also receive a historic map presentation and an update on a videography project.

• Public hearing for Resolution HP 2025-2: Historical Landmark Designation of Highland Cemetery at 1009 Clubhouse Drive
• Historic Map Presentation with Councilor Grady Hazelton
• Update on Videography Project

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved Resolution HP 2025-2, designating Highland Cemetery at 1009 Clubhouse Drive as a historical landmark. The commission also approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included informational presentations and updates.

• Approved Resolution HP 2025-2 designating Highland Cemetery as a historical landmark (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission will hold a meeting to review updates on a council retreat, a trash pickup event, and a graphic design proposal. The body will also discuss a November workshop and approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Consider graphic design by Sharon Morris
• Discussion of November workshop
• Approval of September 18, 2025, minutes

The New Castle Climate & Environment Commission approved hiring Kataplum Studio Graphic Design for logo, sticker, and flyer template design up to $500, and adopted 'Guardians of Nature' as its tagline. The commission also supported launching a water-wise education program in 2026 and discussed plans for a November work session and 2026 events calendar.

• Approved Kataplum Studio Graphic Design contract up to $500 (motion carried)
• Adopted 'Guardians of Nature' as tagline (motion carried)
• Supported launching water-wise education program in 2026
• Approved September minutes (motion carried)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission will consider Resolution PZ-2025-4, which would approve a multiple lot line adjustment and an amended plat for certain blocks of Whitehorse Village at Lakota Canyon, Phase 2. The meeting also includes citizen comments, staff reports, and approval of the September 24, 2025 minutes.

• Resolution PZ-2025-4: multiple lot line adjustment for Whitehorse Village at Lakota Canyon, Phase 2
• Amended plat for the same property
• Citizen comments on items not on the agenda
• Approval of September 24, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution PZ-2025-4, a multiple lot line adjustment and amended plat for certain blocks of Whitehorse Village at Lakota Canyon, Phase 2. The adjustment reconfigures five lot lines and four lots in the A-Blocks, reducing the anticipated unit count from 28 to 20. The motion passed 7-0. The commission also approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes with a correction.

• Approved Resolution PZ-2025-4 for multiple lot line adjustment and amended plat (7-0)
• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes with a correction (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will receive a presentation on the proposed 2026 budget and consider an amended restrictive convenience agreement for 600 W. Main Street. The meeting includes executive sessions for personnel evaluations of the Town Administrator, Town Treasurer, and Town Clerk.

• Presentation of the proposed 2026 Budget
• Amended Restrictive Convenience Agreement for 600 W. Main Street
• September bills totaling $704,917.60
• Amendment to Recreational Trail License and Management Agreement with RG Lakota
• Personnel evaluations for Town Administrator, Town Treasurer, and Town Clerk

The New Castle Town Council unanimously approved an amended Restrictive Covenants Agreement for 600 W. Main Street, shifting all deadlines out by one year. The council also received presentations on the 2026 draft budget, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Rides and Reggae event, but took no formal action on those items. The meeting included executive sessions for personnel evaluations of the Town Administrator, Treasurer, and Clerk.

• Approved Amended Restrictive Covenants Agreement for 600 W. Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including September 16 minutes, September bills of $704,917.60, and amendment to Recreational Trail License and Management Agreement with RG Lakota (unanimous)
• Held executive sessions for personnel evaluations of Town Administrator, Treasurer, and Clerk

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2026 budget. This is a procedural meeting with no formal decisions scheduled.

• 2026 Budget discussion

Town Council

This is a notice for a Town Council retreat, not a regular business meeting. The agenda contains no specific items for decision or discussion, only the date, time, and location. The retreat is open to the public, and three or more councilors may attend.

• Retreat at Lakota Canyon Ranch Rec Center, 151 Clubhouse Dr.
• 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2025

Town Council

This is a public notice for a Town Council Retreat, not a regular decision-making meeting. The retreat will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Lakota Canyon Ranch Rec Center, 151 Clubhouse Dr. The agenda contains no specific items for discussion or action, only logistical details.

• Retreat location: Lakota Canyon Ranch Rec Center, 151 Clubhouse Dr.
• Retreat date and time: Saturday, September 27, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Possible quorum of three or more Town Councilors in attendance

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Resolution PZ 2025-3, which recommends approval of a conditional use permit for up to two mobile food vendors (food trucks) at 677 W Main St, owned by Moo, LLC. The property is zoned C-1 commercial, and the applicant plans to operate a catering/commissary business there. The commission will vote on whether to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the permit, with staff recommending approval subject to conditions like hours of operation, screening, and trash receptacle placement.

• Public hearing on Resolution PZ 2025-3 for a conditional use permit for mobile food vendors at 677 W Main St
• Applicant: Moo, LLC, proposing up to two food trucks on a 7,050 sq ft C-1 zoned property
• Staff recommends approval with conditions including daily hours schedule, screening of equipment, and trash receptacle
• Approval would supplement existing food truck permit at Down Valley Brewing (589 W Main St)
• Commission also to approve minutes from August 27, 2025 meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit application from Moo, LLC. The applicant proposes hosting up to two mobile food vendors at 677 W Main St. The provided minutes document the staff report and recommendations but do not record a final vote or decision by the Commission.

• Public hearing held for Resolution PZ 2025-3
• Staff recommended approval with 13 specific conditions

Historic Preservation Commission

The Climate and Environment Commission will meet to discuss the remaining budget and a community trash clean-up. The body will also introduce a new commissioner and discuss CEC stickers.

• Introduction of New Commissioner Ryan Deyarmond
• Discussion of remaining budget
• Discussion of community trash clean-up
• Discussion of CEC stickers
• Approval of August 21, 2025 minutes

The New Castle Climate & Environment Commission approved spending up to $300 on food for volunteers at the community trash pick-up, and allocated remaining 2025 budget funds for Earth Day 2026 items. The commission also approved the August minutes with amendments and welcomed new Commissioner Ryan Deyarmond.

• Approved up to $300 for trash pick-up volunteer food (unanimous)
• Approved August minutes with amendments (unanimous)
• Agreed to spend remaining ~$600 budget on Earth Day 2026 items
• Approved $300 budget for 'Guardians of Nature' stickers

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on resolutions, including supporting a ballot measure for early childhood education. Presentations will cover Riverside Middle School support and economic development partnerships. Routine items like liquor license renewals are also on the agenda.

• Consider Resolutions TC2025-19 supporting Confluence Early Childhood Education Coalition ballot measure (Nov 4, 2025 election)
• CRS Frens, LLC dba: New Castle Liquors Liquor License Renewal
• CRS Frens, LLC dba: New Castle Liquors Tasting License Application
• Dillon Companies LLC dba: City Market #41 Liquor License Renewal
• Kum & Go LC dba: Maverik 5050 Liquor License Renewal

The New Castle Town Council voted to support a ballot measure for the Confluence Early Childhood Education Coalition (CECE) to be decided by voters on November 4, 2025. Council members also heard presentations regarding a proposed multi-use playground project at Riverside Middle School and an update from the Colorado River Valley Economic Development Partnership.

• Excused Councilor Mariscal's absence (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution TC2025-19 supporting the CECE ballot measure (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewals (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission will consider paint colors for the historically designated Mattivi Building, sponsorship of Down Valley Brewing for state designation, and details for a plaque celebration. They will also approve a CLG audit and the August minutes.

• Consider paint colors for Mattivi Building at 298 W. Main St.
• Consider HPC sponsorship of Down Valley Brewing for state designation
• Consider dates and details for Down Valley Brewing designation plaque celebration
• Approval of CLG audit
• Approval of August 18, 2025, minutes

The Historic Preservation Commission approved new paint colors for the historically designated Mattivi building at 298 W. Main St., changing from white with red trim to beige with black trim. The commission also voted to sponsor Down Valley Brewing's grant application for the State Historical Fund, approved the date for a plaque celebration, and approved the CLG audit report.

• Approved new paint colors for Mattivi building at 298 W. Main St. (unanimous)
• Approved sponsorship of Down Valley Brewing's State Historical Fund grant application (unanimous)
• Approved September 30, 2025, at 5:00 PM for Down Valley Brewing designation plaque celebration (unanimous)
• Approved CLG audit report (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 18, 2025 (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 10, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled commission meeting is set for September 24, 2025. The provided agenda text contains only procedural notice of this cancellation with no other items.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission cancelled its scheduled meeting for Wednesday, September 10, 2025. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for September 24, 2025.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council is holding a regular meeting with presentations from the Western Slope Veterans Coalition and YouthZone, and will discuss direction on the property at 600 W. Main Street. The consent agenda includes approval of August 19 minutes and payment of August bills totaling $1,092,068.93. The meeting also includes routine reports from staff and commissions.

• Presentation by Western Slope Veterans Coalition (Patty Buxman)
• Presentation/update by YouthZone (Jami Hays)
• Update/direction on 600 W. Main Street
• Consent agenda: August 19, 2025 minutes
• Consent agenda: August bills $1,092,068.93

The council agreed to have the town attorney rewrite the Restrictive Covenants for 600 W. Main Street to extend all timelines by one year, after owner Aaron Shockley cited high building costs and design challenges. The council also approved the consent agenda, including August minutes and bills totaling $1,092,068.93, and agreed to move forward with 360-degree performance reviews for the Town Administrator, Treasurer, and Clerk.

• Agreed to extend all Restrictive Covenant timelines for 600 W. Main Street by one year
• Approved consent agenda including August 19, 2025 minutes and bills of $1,092,068.93 (unanimous)
• Agreed to conduct 360-degree performance reviews for Town Administrator, Treasurer, and Clerk in one meeting

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a conditional use permit for Moo LLC and a mixed-use proposal for the Walters Center. The Walters Center proposal, submitted by Mustang Commercial, is for feedback on site plan and design before a formal application is filed.

• Public hearing for Moo LLC Conditional Use Permit
• Discussion of Walters Center proposal: 66 residential apartments in six buildings
• Discussion of Walters Center proposal: approximately 10,800 square feet of commercial space on three pad sites

The Planning Commission met to discuss a potential mixed-use proposal for the Walters Center property, presented by Mustang Commercial. The proposal includes 66 residential apartments in six buildings and approximately 10,800 square feet of commercial space on three pad sites, which would be a major amendment to the current approval for 67 residential units and eight commercial lots. No formal application has been submitted; the discussion was for feedback only, and no decisions were made.

• Discussed mixed-use proposal for Walters Center (no formal action taken)

Historic Preservation Commission

The agenda provided contains only procedural meeting details. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission will meet to introduce a new commissioner, review the budget, discuss community trash pickup and the Burning Mountain Festival, consider Triple-R business grant applications, and plan fall projects. The meeting is largely discussion and consideration items, with no major policy decisions expected.

• Introduction of new CEC Commissioner Ryan Deyarmond
• Budget update on expenditures and remainder
• Discussion of Community Trash Pick-up on September 12, 2025
• Discussion of Burning Mountain Festival and Parade Logistics
• Consider Triple-R Business Grant Applications and Next Steps

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will consider the 2024 audit and review the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan. The body will also vote on grant applications for police equipment and emergency generators.

• Acceptance of the 2024 Audit presented by John Cutler & Associates
• Designation of Highland Cemetery as a Historic Landmark
• Request from Excel Energy for Extension of CUP Permit
• Resolution TC 2025-17 for a mini grant for New Castle Police Department firearms equipment
• Resolution TC 2025-18 for a traditional grant for backup generators at the Water Treatment Plant and Public Works Offices

The New Castle Town Council accepted the 2024 audit, appointed Trent Mahaffey as an alternate P&Z commissioner, and directed staff to apply for historic landmark designation for Highland Cemetery. The council also approved an extension for Xcel Energy's conditional use permit, reviewed the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan, and passed resolutions supporting grant applications for police firearms and backup generators.

• Accepted 2024 audit as presented (unanimous)
• Appointed Trent Mahaffey as Alternate P&Z Commissioner (unanimous)
• Directed staff to apply for Highland Cemetery historic landmark designation
• Approved Xcel Energy CUP extension to November 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution TC 2025-17 supporting FMLD mini grant for police firearms (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution TC 2025-18 supporting FMLD traditional grant for backup generators, not to exceed $600,000 project cost (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including August 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review a historic designation plaque for Down Valley Brewing. The body will also discuss a public hearing regarding Highland Cemetery.

• Presentation of Down Valley Brewing Historic Designation Plaque
• Discussion of Public Hearing for Highland Cemetery
• Approval of July 21, 2025 Minutes

The Historic Preservation Commission voted to pay for designation plaques moving forward, with Chair Riddile noting the cost was budgeted. The commission also discussed the Down Valley Brewing plaque presentation and the Highland Cemetery designation process, which will now be initiated by the Town Council rather than the HPC. Minutes from July 21, 2025, were approved unanimously.

• Approved HPC paying for designation plaques moving forward (4-1, Copeland no)
• Approved minutes from July 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Volunteered commissioners to contact Down Valley Brewery about plaque ceremony and paint condition
• Discussed Town Council as applicant for Highland Cemetery designation, with HPC review

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for August 13, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 27, 2025.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for August 13, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will take place on August 27, 2025.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a regular meeting with a presentation from Confluence Early Childhood Education, consider a zoning adjustment for a temporary CDOT construction yard, and enter an executive session for legal advice and a personnel matter regarding the Chief of Police. The consent agenda includes approval of July minutes, bills totaling $1,026,329.32, and a liquor license renewal.

• Consider Code Section 17.12.2020 Temporary CDOT Construction Yard
• Presentation by Confluence Early Childhood Education (CECE)
• Executive session regarding Chief of Police
• July Bills $1,026,329.32
• RG Lakota Golf OPS, LLC Liquor License Renewal

The Town Council, acting as the Board of Zoning Adjustment, determined that a proposed temporary construction staging yard for the Elk Creek Bridge replacement is a permitted use. The council also received a presentation regarding a proposed region-wide Early Childhood Service District ballot initiative and held an executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding the Chief of Police.

• Excused Councilor Leland's absence (unanimous)
• Classified temporary construction staging yard as a permitted use (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including July 15 minutes and July bills (unanimous)
• Entered executive session regarding Chief of Police (unanimous)

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold its regular meeting, including a presentation on early childhood education, an introduction of a new police officer, and a police department update. The council will also convene as the Board of Zoning Adjustment to consider a temporary CDOT construction yard, and hold an executive session for legal advice and discussion of a personnel matter regarding the Chief of Police. The consent agenda includes approval of July bills and a liquor license renewal.

• Consider Code Section 17.12.2020 Temporary CDOT Construction Yard
• Executive session regarding Chief of Police (legal and personnel matters)
• Approval of July Bills
• RG Lakota Golf OPS, LLC Liquor License Renewal
• Presentation by Confluence Early Childhood Education (CECE)

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a work session to discuss regulations for food trucks operating in the town. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion on food truck consideration

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider Resolution PZ 2025-2 regarding a development application for Riverside Park Lot 1. The proposal includes a hotel, restaurant, and residential units on 5.84 acres.

• Proposed 71-room hotel, restaurant/Brew Pub, 11 employee residences, and 7 mixed-use commercial spaces
• Proposed subdivision of the property into two lots (Lot 1A and Lot 2B)
• Requirement for an affordable housing covenant
• Proposed emergency access easement for River Park Condominiums residents
• Requirement for a subdivision improvements agreement with stamped cost estimates

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to continue the public hearing for Resolution PZ 2025-2, the Coal Seam LLC mixed-use development on Riverside Park Lot 1, to December 10, 2025. The applicant reduced the project scope (from 11 to 10 residential units, converting retail to office) to meet parking code, but civil engineering drawings remain incomplete. No final decision was made on the application.

• Continued public hearing for Riverside Park Lot 1 PUD to Dec. 10, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:52 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a continued public hearing regarding a development application. The body is considering a resolution to recommend conditional approval for a subdivision and PUD development plan.

• Resolution PZ 2025-2: Final Subdivision Preliminary/Final PUD Development Plan Application for Riverside Park Lot 1

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to continue the public hearing for Resolution PZ 2025-2, the Coal Seam Preliminary/Final PUD for Riverside Park Lot 1, to July 23, 2025. The commission supported the concept but was not ready to send it to the Town Council due to unresolved issues including parking, engineering, and traffic analysis. The motion to continue included reopening public comment at the next hearing.

• Continued Resolution PZ 2025-2 (Coal Seam PUD) to July 23 with reopened public comment (7-0)
• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:56 p.m. (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss the Highland Cemetery designation, including consultant fees and a future Town Council presentation. The body will also review a Historic Main Street webinar.

• Agreement to pay consultant fees and administrative costs for Highland Cemetery Designation
• Affidavit of Public Notice
• Presentation for Highland Cemetery Designation for August 19, 2025, Town Council Meeting
• Historic Main Street Webinar discussion
• June 23, 2025, Public Hearing Minutes

The Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to proceed with the Highland Cemetery designation presentation at the August 19, 2025 Town Council meeting. The commission also approved the June 23, 2025 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to proceed with Highland Cemetery designation presentation at Town Council (unanimous)
• Approved June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The meeting scheduled for July 17, 2025, has been cancelled. It is rescheduled for Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

Historic Preservation Commission

The meeting scheduled for July 17, 2025, has been cancelled. It is rescheduled for Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will meet on July 15, 2025, to consider appointments, grants, liquor license changes, and policy reviews. The meeting includes a consent agenda for routine approvals and an executive session for legal advice regarding the Chief of Police.

• Appointment of Ryan Deyarmond to Climate and Environment Commission
• Resolution TC2025-16 appointing directors for River Park Metropolitan District
• Temporary liquor license expansion for Colorado Drifters/Down Valley Brewing
• Review of Colorado Drifters Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
• Discussion of Bike Park at VIX Park

The Town Council approved $8,500 in grants to outside agencies, including Advocate Safehouse Project, Discretionary Funds for Town Hall, FocusedKids, Great Expectations, Journey Home Animal Care Center, Lift-Up, New Hope Church, and River Bridge Regional Center. R.I.D.E. was declined funding due to unmet reporting requirements. The council also appointed Ryan Deyarmond to the Climate and Environment Commission and approved Resolution TC2025-16 appointing directors for the River Park Metropolitan District.

• Appointed Ryan Deyarmond to Climate and Environment Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution TC2025-16 appointing River Park Metropolitan District directors (unanimous)
• Approved $8,500 in grants to outside agencies (unanimous)
• Approved temporary liquor license expansion for Colorado Drifters/Down Valley Brewing for Rides and Reggae on August 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved revised Proclamation Policy (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including June minutes and $681,153.99 in bills (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for July 9, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will take place on July 23, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for July 23, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for July 9, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is July 23, 2025.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 9, 2025, to consider Resolution PZ 2025-2, recommending conditional approval of a Final Subdivision Preliminary/Final PUD Development Plan Application for Riverside Park Lot 1. The agenda also includes citizen comments, items for the next agenda, staff reports, and review of draft minutes from April 9, 2025.

• Consider Resolution PZ 2025-2 recommending conditional approval of a Final Subdivision Preliminary/Final PUD Development Plan Application for Riverside Park Lot 1.
• Review draft minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting.

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on the Archwood Townhomes sketch plan, a proposed 66-unit residential development by TC Midwest LLC on 10.32 acres south and east of Katheryn Senor Elementary School. No formal vote was taken; the commission provided preliminary feedback and staff recommendations, with the plan moving next to Town Council review. The meeting also included unanimous approval of the January 22, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved January 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed Archwood Townhomes sketch plan (no vote; feedback only)
• Discussed potential deed-restricted affordable units (no decision)
• Discussed RV parking and on-street parking concerns (no decision)
• Discussed right-turn lane addition at North Wildhorse Drive (no decision)

Town Council

The Town Council meeting scheduled for July 1, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for July 15, 2025.

Town Council

The regularly scheduled Town Council meeting for July 1, 2025 was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2025.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for June 25, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on July 9, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: July 9, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will take place on July 9, 2025.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution approving the historical landmark designation of the former Texaco station at 589 W. Main St., now a brewery and coffee shop. The commission will also discuss a historic designation application for Highland Cemetery and a videography project with Colorado Mountain College. The meeting includes a public hearing on the Texaco designation, with staff recommending approval subject to conditions.

• Public hearing on Resolution HP 2025-01 to designate 589 W. Main St. (Texaco building) as a historical landmark
• Consideration of Highland Cemetery Historic Designation Application
• Discussion of Videography Project with Colorado Mountain College
• Approval of May 19, 2025 meeting minutes

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved Resolution HPC 2025-1, designating the former Texaco building at 589 W. Main St. as a historic landmark. The commission also approved the Highland Cemetery historic designation application. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution HPC 2025-1 for historic landmark designation of 589 W. Main St. (unanimous)
• Approved Highland Cemetery historic designation application (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 19, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will meet to discuss website updates, a summer block party booth, and a trail work day. The body will also review Triple-R grant applications and vote on the May 15, 2025 minutes.

• Discussion of Triple-R Grant Applications
• Discussion of Trail Work Day
• Discussion of Chamber Summer Block Party Booth
• Website updates with Rochelle Firth
• Approval of May 15, 2025 minutes

The New Castle Climate & Environment Commission discussed website updates, a booth report, and a trail work day. They planned a community trash pick-up day for September 12 and will revise the Triple-R grant application with recommended changes. The May minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved May 15 minutes (unanimous)
• Planned community trash pick-up day for September 12
• Commissioner Barnes to lead trash pick-up event planning
• Commissioner Leland to consult Town Treasurer on grant fund usage
• Leland and Morris to revise grant application and create online form in English and Spanish
• Bakich and Leland to redline CEC homepage with Chair Morris

Historic Preservation Commission

The Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Committee will meet to review details for the 2025 Rides & Reggae event and discuss the VIX Bike Park. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review details of 2025 Rides & Reggae
• Discussion of VIX Bike Park

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to review proclamations and a presentation from the Colorado River Wildfire Collaborative. The body will also convene as the Local Liquor Licensing Authority to consider a special events license. Additionally, the council will discuss a proclamation policy and the status of the July 1 meeting.

• Special Events Liquor License for Rides & Reggae Event on August 2, 2025
• Proclamation Honoring the Coal Ridge High School Boys Baseball Team
• Proclamation Recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month
• Presentation by Colorado River Wildfire Collaborative
• Motion to cancel or reschedule July 1, 2025, Regular Council Meeting

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council is holding a regular meeting with several ceremonial proclamations, an update from the Colorado River Wildfire Collaborative, and a decision on a special events liquor license for the Rides & Reggae event. The council will also consider a proclamation policy and whether to cancel or reschedule the July 1, 2025 meeting. The consent agenda includes approval of the June 3, 2025 minutes.

• Proclamation honoring Coal Ridge High School Boys Baseball Team
• Proclamation recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month
• Special Events Liquor License for Rides & Reggae Event on August 2, 2025
• Consider Proclamation Policy
• Motion to cancel or reschedule July 1, 2025 regular council meeting

The New Castle Town Council approved a special events liquor license for the Rides & Reggae Event scheduled for August 2, 2025, and voted to cancel the regular council meeting previously planned for July 1, 2025. Council members also approved the consent agenda, which included the June 3, 2025 minutes, and discussed proposed updates to the town's proclamation policy.

• Approved a special events liquor license for the Rides & Reggae Event on August 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Cancelled the regular Town Council meeting on July 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved the consent agenda including the June 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The June 16, 2025 meeting of the New Castle Historic Preservation Commission was cancelled. No business was conducted or scheduled for this date.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for June 16, 2025, at 6:30 PM has been cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled commission meeting will be held on June 25, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for June 25, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for June 11, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on June 25, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for June 25, 2025

Town Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and routine reports. No specific legislative items, contracts, or public hearings are listed for decision.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a regular meeting on June 3, 2025, at 7:00 PM to consider proclamations, presentations, staff introductions, and liquor license applications. Items include recognizing June as Pride Month, a bear safety presentation, and introducing a new deputy town clerk. The council will also act as the Local Liquor Licensing Authority to review special event liquor license applications.

• Proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month
• Presentation on bear safety by Colorado Parks and Wildlife
• Introduction of new Deputy Town Clerk Samantha Sorensen
• Consideration of special event liquor license for New Castle Chamber of Commerce Block Party (June 13, 2025)
• Consideration of multiple special event liquor licenses for New Castle Recreation (July 31, August 28, September 12-13, December 5, 2025) and Resolution TC2025-15 approving agreement with Colorado Bridge and Tunnel Enterprise

The council approved a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month, despite the mayor's stated objection to proclamations in general. It also approved special event liquor licenses for the Chamber of Commerce Block Party and four Recreation Department events. The council passed Resolution TC2025-15 regarding the Green Bridge replacement and approved the consent agenda.

• Approved Pride Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved special event liquor license for Chamber Block Party June 13 (unanimous)
• Approved special event liquor licenses for Recreation sampling events, Burning Mountain Festival, and Chili Cook-off (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution TC2025-15 for Colorado Bridge and Tunnel Enterprise agreement (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including May 20 minutes and $946,765.98 in bills (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a combined preliminary and final PUD application for a project by Coal Seam, LLC. The proposal includes a 71-room Best Western Signature hotel, a restaurant/brew pub, 11 employee residences, and retail spaces.

• Resolution PZ 2025-2: Conditional approval of Final Subdivision Preliminary/Final PUD for Riverside Park Lot 1
• Proposed 71-room Best Western Signature Hotel
• Proposed restaurant/brew pub and 11 employee residences
• Proposed zoning change to Mixed Use PUD at 7051 CR 335
• Review of draft minutes from April 9, 2025

The Planning and Zoning Commission discussed a draft ordinance to establish a Historic Preservation Commission, but took no final action. The commission also reviewed a draft of the Historic Preservation Ordinance and discussed the need for a fee schedule before proceeding. No formal decisions were made at this meeting.

• Discussed draft ordinance for Historic Preservation Commission, no action taken
• Reviewed draft Historic Preservation Ordinance, no vote
• Discussed fee schedule for site plan applications, no decision

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a regular meeting on May 20, 2025, at 7:00 PM, with key decisions on a revised subdivision agreement for Castle Valley Ranch and a waterline easement for Lakota. The council will also discuss leash laws in Frank Breslin Park, modular construction, and a parking lot lease. Routine items like minutes approval and staff reports will be handled in the consent agenda.

• Consider Resolution TC2025-14 for updated Castle Valley Ranch subdivision agreement (9 North Wild Horse Dr)
• Approve Lakota Waterline Easement Agreement
• Consider Drifters/Down Valley Brewing liquor license renewal
• Consider leash law changes for Frank Breslin Park
• Consider parking lot lease at 201 W. Main Street

The Town Council unanimously approved Resolution TC2025-14, updating the subdivision and PUD development agreement for Castle Valley Ranch Filing 13 (9 North Wild Horse Dr), including adding Parcels A and B to the security lots. The council also approved the Lakota Waterline Easement Agreement, renewed the liquor license for Drifters/Down Valley Brewing, and designated Frank Breslin Park as an off-leash dog area.

• Approved Resolution TC2025-14 for Castle Valley Ranch Filing 13 with Parcels A and B added (unanimous)
• Approved Lakota Waterline Easement Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Drifters/Down Valley Brewing Report of Changes LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Drifters/Down Valley Brewing Report of Manager Change (unanimous)
• Approved Drifters/Down Valley Brewing Liquor License Renewal (unanimous)
• Designated Frank Breslin Park as off-leash dog area (unanimous)
• Renewed Parking Lot Lease at 201 W. Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including May 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss a request for historic designation for Down Valley Brewing, review updates to the Highland Cemetery designation, and consider future videography project subjects. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the April 21, 2025 session.

• Discussion of Down Valley Brewing Request for Historic Designation
• Update of Highland Cemetery Designation
• Discussion of Future Videography Project Subjects
• Approval of April 21, 2025, Minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission will meet to discuss the 2025 Earth Day event, local shop grants using bag fee funds, and summer events. Commissioners will also hear updates regarding the Tom Elder tree, a trail cleanup with Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers, and the town website.

• Discussion of 2025 Earth Day Event
• Consider Date for Earth Day 2026
• Discussion Local Shop Grants with Bag Fee Funds
• Update Tom Elder Tree
• Update Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers Trail Cleanup

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on May 14, 2025, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for May 28, 2025.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a regular meeting on May 6, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Items for consideration include swearing in a new officer, an update on police leash law compliance, and resolutions for mosquito control and property purchase. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as April bills and a liquor license renewal.

• Swearing in of Officer Jeff Cumen
• Resolution TC 2025-12: Approving an IGA with Garfield County for Mosquito Control
• Resolution TC2025-13: Authorizing the Purchase of Real Property at 335 W Main Street
• April Bills totaling $737,598.78
• Drifters/Down Valley Brewing Company Liquor License Renewal

The council reviewed the Castle Valley Ranch Filing 14 sketch plan for 66 townhome units, providing nonbinding feedback. The council approved resolutions for mosquito control with Garfield County and the purchase of property at 335 W Main Street. The consent agenda was approved except for the Drifters/Down Valley Brewing liquor license renewal, which was removed for further discussion.

• Approved Resolution TC2025-12 for mosquito control IGA with Garfield County (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution TC2025-13 authorizing purchase of property at 335 W Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda except Drifters/Down Valley Brewing liquor license renewal (unanimous)
• Swore in new police officer Jeff Cumens
• Reviewed Castle Valley Ranch Filing 14 sketch plan (no formal approval, feedback only)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for April 23, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is May 14, 2025.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission will meet to consider historical designations for Down Valley Brewing and Highland Cemetery, discuss a gift card purchase for videography assistance, and approve prior meeting minutes. The meeting includes standard procedural items and an opportunity for public comments on non-agenda topics.

• Consider historical designation for Down Valley Brewing at 589 W. Main St.
• Discuss update on Highland Cemetery historic designation
• Consider purchasing a gift card for Joseph Gamble for HPC videography project
• Approve March 17, 2025 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The Climate and Environment Commission will meet to review a trail cleanup proposal and finalize Earth Day event details. The body will also discuss filling an open seat on the commission.

• Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers Trail Clean Up Proposal
• Final details for Earth Day Event
• Discussion regarding an open seat
• Approval of March 20, 2025 minutes

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including dissolving the River Park Metropolitan District and approving an intergovernmental agreement for regional transportation planning. They will also discuss the use of e-bikes on BLM trails and issue proclamations for Parkinson's Awareness Month and Arbor Day. The consent agenda includes approval of the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Resolution TC2025-10: Dissolution of River Park Metropolitan District
• Resolution TC2025-11: Intergovernmental Agreement for Regional Planning Commission (Intermountain Transportation Planning Region)
• Proclamation: Parkinson's Awareness Month (Karen Langhorst)
• Proclamation: Arbor Day
• Discussion: E-bike use on BLM trails

The council unanimously approved the dissolution of the River Park Metropolitan District, confirming all obligations were met. It also approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Intermountain Transportation Planning Region. The council discussed e-bike use on BLM trails but took no action, and approved the consent agenda.

• Approved Resolution TC2025-10 dissolving River Park Metropolitan District (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution TC2025-11 IGA with Intermountain Transportation Planning Region (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including April 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on April 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The agenda consists of procedural items such as roll call, conflicts of interest, and public comments on non-agenda items. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

Town Council

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission will meet to discuss an open seat and a trail cleanup proposal. The body will also review final details for an Earth Day event.

• Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers Trail Clean Up Proposal
• Final details for Earth Day Event
• Discussion regarding an open seat
• Approval of March 20, 2025, minutes

The council approved a $3,500 sponsorship for the New Castle Chamber of Commerce Summer Block Party, funded from the Economic Development line item. They also approved a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Bureau of Land Management and the consent agenda, which included March bills of $692,758.99. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included informational reports and updates.

• Approved $3,500 Chamber of Commerce Block Party sponsorship (7-0)
• Approved Resolution TC-2025-9, MOU with Bureau of Land Management (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including March bills of $692,758.99 (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for March 26, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for April 9, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: April 9, 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission will meet to review updates on Earth Day planning, discuss a budget update, and consider recommendations for an open commission position. The meeting will also include a review of the February 20, 2025, minutes and updates from the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCE).

• Discuss Earth Day updates
• Budget update
• Recommendations for open commission position
• Approve February 20, 2025, minutes

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a virtual work session to receive two presentations: one from Highwater Farms representative Sara Tymczysyn and another from the Chamber of Commerce regarding a block party. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

Town Council

The Town Council will review a funding commitment for the Colorado River District's purchase of Shoshone Water Rights. The body is also considering a final development plan for Castle Valley Ranch and a referral regarding Ule Mini Storage.

• Ordinance TC 2025-1: Final PUD Development Plan and Subdivision Plat for Castle Valley Ranch Filing 13 (9 N Wild Horse Dr)
• Resolution TC 2025-7: Subdivision Improvements Agreement for Castle Valley Ranch Filing 13
• Resolution TC 2025-8: Commitment of 2025 Budget funds for Colorado River District purchase of Shoshone Water Rights
• Referral from Garfield County regarding Ule Mini Storage south of Colorado River Road (CR 335)
• Appointment of Richard Parks to a vacant seat on the Planning & Zoning Commission

The council approved the final PUD development plan and subdivision plat for Castle Valley Ranch Filing 13 (9 N Wild Horse Dr) with added conditions on water line easements and trail dedications. It also approved the related Subdivision Improvements Agreement and a resolution supporting $100,000 in funds for the Shoshone Water Rights purchase. A referral comment on the Ule Mini Storage application was discussed and will include the town engineer's recommendations.

• Appointed Richard Parks to vacant Planning & Zoning Commission seat (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance TC 2025-1 for Castle Valley Ranch PUD Filing 13 with conditions (7-0)
• Approved Resolution TC 2025-7 for Subdivision Improvements Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution TC 2025-8 supporting $100,000 commitment for Shoshone Water Rights (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including March 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission will discuss and consider several historic designation items, including a request from Down Valley Brewery, a potential videography project with Colorado Mountain College, and the designation of Highland Cemetery. The commission will also review and consider approval of the November 18, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Discussion of Down Valley Brewery request for historic designation
• Discussion of next videography project involving Colorado Mountain College
• Consideration of designation of Highland Cemetery
• Consider approval of November 18, 2024 minutes

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for March 12, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is March 26, 2025.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council is holding a work session with a single agenda item: a presentation by Amy Moyer on the Shoshone Water Rights Project. No decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information only.

• Presentation: Amy Moyer – Shoshone Water Rights Project

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold its regular meeting on March 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The council will consider final approval of a development plan and subdivision plat for Castle Valley Ranch, a purchase agreement for 335 W Main St, and appointments to the Parks and Open Space committee. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real estate negotiations.

• Consider Ordinance TC 2025-1 for final PUD development plan and subdivision plat for Castle Valley Ranch (9 N Wild Horse Dr)
• Consider Resolution TC 2025-7 approving subdivision improvements agreement for Castle Valley Ranch (9 N Wild Horse Dr)
• Consider Purchase Agreement for 335 W Main St
• Executive Session for property negotiations
• Consider Councilor Appointment for Parks, OpenSpace, Trails and Recreation Committee (POSTR)

The New Castle Town Council voted unanimously to continue Ordinance TC 2025-1 (final PUD plan and subdivision plat for Castle Valley Ranch Filing 13, 130 units at 9 N Wild Horse Dr) and Resolution TC 2025-7 (Subdivision Improvements Agreement) to March 18, 2025, to resolve waterline easement negotiations with Lakota Canyon Ranch. The council also approved a 30-day extension for the land use application, signed a purchase agreement for 335 W. Main St., appointed Councilor Copeland to the POSTR committee, and directed Councilor Leland to write a letter to county commissioners supporting municipal comprehensive plans regarding the Garfield County solar array project.

• Continued Ordinance TC 2025-1 (Castle Valley Ranch Filing 13) to March 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Resolution TC 2025-7 (Subdivision Improvements Agreement) to March 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Extended land use application for R2 Partners by 30 days (unanimous)
• Approved purchase agreement for 335 W. Main St. (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilor Copeland to POSTR committee (unanimous)
• Directed Councilor Leland to write letter to county commissioners supporting municipal comprehensive plans (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including February bills of $646,515.88 (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the commission is set for March 12, 2025.

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including introducing a new staff member, receiving updates on various projects, and reviewing the approved budget and plan for 2025 expenses and projects. The agenda also includes honoring Chair Tom Elder with a tree planting ceremony and planning for Earth Day.

• Introduce Professional Assistant to the Clerk, Michelle Huster
• Update from Elemental Screening
• Honoring Chair Tom Elder – Tree Planting Ceremony
• Earth Day Update
• Review Approved Budget & Plan for 2025 expenses & Projects

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will meet on February 18, 2025, to decide on a final development plan for the Castle Valley Ranch PUD, approve a resolution supporting a grant for Town Hall’s HVAC replacement, and support a grant for Capital Street maintenance. The meeting will also consider an easement agreement with CDOT and appoint a councilor to the Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Committee.

• Consider Ordinance TC 2025-1 for final PUD development plan and subdivision plat for Castle Valley Ranch PUD (9 N Wild Horse Dr)
• Consider Resolution TC 2025-5 supporting a Mini Grant for Town Hall’s rooftop HVAC replacement
• Consider Resolution TC 2025-6 supporting a Traditional Grant for Capital Street maintenance
• Consider approval of CDOT Easement Agreement
• Consider Councilor Appointment for Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Committee (POSTR)

The council approved on first reading Ordinance TC 2025-1, conditionally approving the final PUD development plan and subdivision plat for Castle Valley Ranch PUD Filing 13 (9 N Wild Horse Dr), a 130-unit rental development. The approval includes conditions such as an affordable housing covenant with 3 units (2 two-bedroom, 1 one-bedroom) in perpetuity, dust control measures, and a requirement that no building permits be issued until outstanding invoices over 90 days are paid. The council also approved resolutions supporting grant applications for an HVAC replacement and street maintenance, and a CDOT easement agreement.

• Approved Ordinance TC 2025-1 for Castle Valley Ranch PUD Filing 13 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution TC 2025-5 for FMLD Mini Grant application ($30k HVAC)
• Approved Resolution TC 2025-6 for FMLD Traditional Grant for street maintenance
• Approved CDOT temporary easement agreement for bridge construction
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewal for Hogback Pizza
• Excused Mayor A. Riddile's absence (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council and Board of County Commissioners are meeting for a joint work session to discuss regional projects and facilities. The session focuses on updates and discussions rather than formal votes.

• Roundabout Project update
• Mind Springs Detox Center discussion
• Rifle Correctional Center discussion
• Wolf Reintroduction discussion
• Updates on West Main Street Bridge, Raw Water Irrigation Project, and Utilities Operations Facility

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to view Elemental Reimagine Wildfire. No other business items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Viewing of Elemental Reimagine Wildfire

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for February 12, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 26, 2025.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will meet to consider a conditional use permit for outdoor vehicle storage and approve a bag fee budget. The council will also appoint a member to the Planning & Zoning commission and hold an executive session regarding property interests.

• Resolution TC 2025-04: Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Vehicle Storage in the Industrial Zone District
• Approval of Bag Fee Budget
• January Bills totaling $1,021,236.34
• Liquor License Renewal for Lazy Bear Restaurant
• Councilor Appointment for Planning & Zoning

The New Castle Town Council unanimously approved Resolution TC 2025-04, granting a conditional use permit for outdoor vehicle storage on a 1-acre property at 6255 CR 335 in the industrial zone. The permit includes amended condition 4A, requiring the applicant to comply with management policies presented to council, with changes approvable at staff level. The council also approved the bag fee budget, appointed Councilor G. Riddile to the Planning & Zoning Commission, and entered executive session for property negotiations.

• Approved Resolution TC 2025-04 for outdoor vehicle storage CUP (unanimous)
• Amended condition 4A to require compliance with management policies
• Approved Bag Fee Budget totaling $48,250 (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilor G. Riddile to Planning & Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: January bills ($1,021,236.34) and Lazy Bear liquor license renewal (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for property negotiations (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for outdoor vehicle storage at 6255 CR 335 in the Riverside Industrial Park. The applicant proposes storing up to 70 RVs, watercraft, trailers, and other motor vehicles in a gated enclosure. Staff recommends approval with 14 conditions, including security plans, screening, and compliance with performance standards.

• Consider Resolution PZ 2025-1 for conditional use permit at 6255 CR 335
• Proposed outdoor storage for up to 70 RVs, watercraft, trailers, and motor vehicles
• Staff recommends approval with 14 conditions, including security and screening requirements
• Public hearing scheduled per Municipal Code Chapter 16.08
• Applicant: Grady & Suzanne Hazelton (Western Slope Investments); Property Owner: M&C Fattor, LLC

The New Castle Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution PZ 2025-1, granting a conditional use permit to Grady and Suzanne Hazelton for outdoor storage of RVs, watercraft, trailers, and other operable vehicles at 6255 CR 335. The approval includes modifications to the resolution, including the elimination of Condition C and amendment of Condition D regarding screening. The commission determined the use qualifies as a conditional use, not a permitted self-storage facility or prohibited auto storage yard.

• Approved Resolution PZ 2025-1 for conditional use permit for outdoor vehicle storage (5-0)
• Eliminated Condition C from the resolution
• Amended Condition D regarding screening requirements
• Commission agreed to modify screening requirements for front and back of property, with staff review after one year
• Approved November 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold its regular meeting, primarily considering a letter of interest from Julia Koch for a seat on the Climate and Environment Commission. The council will also hear presentations from the Colorado River Valley Economic Development Partnership and Garfield County Public Environmental Health Department, and issue a proclamation honoring the Coal Ridge High School Coed Cheer Team. The consent agenda includes approval of the January 7, 2025 minutes.

• Consider appointment of Julia Koch to Climate and Environment Commission
• Presentation by CRVEDP on economic development
• Update on Garfield County mosquito control program
• Proclamation honoring Coal Ridge High School Coed Cheer Team
• Approval of January 7, 2025 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The New Castle Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for January 20, 2025, at 6:30 PM was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 20, 2025.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for January 20, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Climate and Environment Commission will hold its January 16 meeting to appoint a new chair and vice-chair, honor outgoing Chair Tom Elder, and discuss Earth Day activities and a film screening. The group will also review council suggestions for bag fee fund use and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Honor outgoing Chair Tom Elder
• Appoint new Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
• Discuss Earth Day 2025 plans and Elemental film screening
• Review council suggestions for bag fee fund allocations
• Approve December 19, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Regular Meeting scheduled for January 08, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 22, 2025.

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider a Special Events Liquor License for West Elk Trails for an event on January 25, 2025, and will also consider a request for a land use extension (R2). The consent agenda includes routine items such as approval of December minutes, bills totaling $587,069.72, a liquor license renewal, and several resolutions. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions expected.

• Special Events Liquor License application from West Elk Trails for event on January 25, 2025
• R2 Request for Land Use Extension
• December bills totaling $587,069.72
• Liquor License Renewal – Hacienda San Miguel
• Resolution TC2025-01 – Designating Public Notice Posting Places

Town Council

The New Castle Town Council will hold a work session to discuss potential future agenda items, including identifying Burning Mountain Park as the hub of the downtown core, possible ballot initiatives for 2025 or 2026, and future soft trail maintenance. The meeting will also cover future traffic concerns, possible rejuvenation of the downtown business group, and items for the annual joint BOCC meeting on February 18, 2025.