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City Approves Urban Renewal Plan
After two years of discussions and numerous community, stakeholder and planning meetings, the Castle Pines North City Council adopted the Castle Pines North Urban Renewal Plan following a public hearing on May 25. Since the City was incorporated, City Council members have consistently considered the formation of an Urban Renewal Authority (URA) to be an important additional tool with which to pursue long term economic redevelopment policies in order to ensure the ongoing financial health of the City and to promote reinvestment in the Castle Pines North community. “This was a very deliberate process that began with the previous City Council,” said Councilmember Doug Gilbert. “The City Council has held more than ten meetings with key stakeholders to explain what an urban renewal authority (URA) is, how it will impact businesses and area service districts, and how it will help our community enhance its already vibrant character.”
Additionally, the City is currently finalizing several Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) regarding the URA with area governmental agencies including the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority, Castle Rock Fire and Rescue and the Parker Water and Sanitation District. The IGAs are aimed at ensuring that these local service providers will experience little to no impact, financially or otherwise, as a result of the Castle Pines North URA. Local government participation in these various IGAs highlights overall support of the City’s inclusive process of forming the URA. Following discussion of the IGAs, they will be on the agenda for approval during the June 8th City Council meeting.
New Interim City Manager Brings 30 Years of Experience
 Gary Suiter, a 30-year veteran government leader, whose background includes city and county management positions in urban, rural and resort areas throughout Colorado, has joined Castle Pines North as Interim City Manager. The Council unanimously approved Suitor’s appointment and contract in a special meeting May 18.
“I am very pleased to be working for the City of Castle Pines North and look forward to working with the mayor and council to help them achieve their goals,” Suiter said. Suitor can be reached via gary.suiter@cpngov.com or 303.705.0205.
Your CPN Ward
 The City of Castle Pines North is divided into three wards, with each ward represented by two elected council members. Ward meetings are held regularly to foster open dialogue with residents and to provide an additional opportunity to meet with the members of Council. Specific ward details include:
Ward 1
Council Members – Tera Radloff, Maureen Shul
Neighborhoods include – Amber Ridge, Bramble Ridge, Daniel’s Gate (all neighborhoods), Esperanza, Hidden Pointe, Tapestry Hills and Winter Berry
Ward meetings – 1st Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m., Daniels Gate Recreation Center, 6450 Daniel Gate Road
Ward 2
Council Members – Shelley Hamilton-Bruer, Kim Hoffman
Neighborhoods include – Briar Cliff, Bristle Cone (single and patio), Castle Pointe, The Crossings (CC-20), Estates at Buffalo Ridge, Forest Park, Glen Oaks, Green Briar, The Hamlet, Pine Ridge, Stone Croft and Whisper Canyon
Ward meetings – 1st Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m., CPN Community Center, 7404 Yorkshire Dr.
Ward 3
Council Members – Doug Gilbert, John Ewing
Neighborhoods include – Claremont Estates, HOA #1 (all neighborhoods), HOA #2 (all neighborhoods), Huntington Ridge, Lagae Ranch, The Lodge at Castle Pines (apartments) and The Retreat
Ward meetings – 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m., HOA #1 Clubhouse, 7233 Tenby Way
Contact Public Works
The City of Castle Pines North Department of Public Works, headed by Eric Guth, Director of Public Works, is responsible for municipal street maintenance and operations, snow and ice management, street sweeping and pothole repair. To contact Public Works, visit the City’s website www.castlepinesgov.com and select the link under Public Works requests on the left-hand column of the home page then complete the on-line form, including selecting your area of interest from the drop-down menu. Choices include: potholes, street repairs, concrete repairs, snow and ice issues, drainage issues, sidewalks, traffic signs and traffic signal repairs. A department representative will contact you within 24 business hours to update you on the status of your request.
City Calendar Includes Additional Key Dates
Recently, the City of Castle Pines North online calendar expanded to include more community meetings and events than did previously. In addition to City Council and Ward Meetings, the calendar now includes information regarding the Chamber of Commerce, Master Association, Parks Authority, CPNMD and other organizations’ meetings.
Caution – Warmer Weather
With the warmer weather season, residents are out enjoying all that makes Castle Pines North a special place to live, from the parks and miles of trails in CPN to children playing outdoors. As residents are spending additional hours of each day outside, it is all the more imperative that people drive with caution and heed the posted speed limit. Drivers should remain alert to the small children, pets, cyclists and others outdoors with whom they are sharing the road.
If you believe you have a speeding problem in your neighborhood, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit can conduct a traffic speed survey. To learn more about how you can request this survey, contact Deputy Rob Rotherham at 303.663.7703.
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