Striving for a Community United, Not Divided
City Clears Up Misinformation about Water Integration at Tomorrow’s Meeting
This June, the Castle Pines North Metro District (CPNMD) will be required to present a dissolution plan that outlines how water, wastewater and parks services will be addressed in the future. No one yet knows if CPNMD will submit a plan involving the City as its main partner or whether the plan will include an outside entity, such as Parker Water and Sanitation District – an option which, if ultimately selected by CPNMD and approved by voters, could result in relinquishing local control of Castle Pines’ water resources.
A Local Solution for a United Community
The City of Castle Pines is attempting to integrate CPNMD’s services into the City’s responsibilities to create efficiencies, save money and stabilize the future of our community’s renewable water plan. The City outlined its own plan for dissolution of the CPNMD in the form of an assumption of services intergovernmental agreement (the "Integration IGA”). The goal of integrating water, wastewater and parks services was part of the original incorporation efforts approved by 76% of voters. The City hopes the CPNMD will choose to jointly present the City’s Integration IGA to the Court, publicly support the goal of local service integration and join with the City in asking voters to approve a services agreement transferring responsibility for water, wastewater and parks to the City.
Details will be discussed at the upcoming community meetings at the Community Center beginning at 6 pm:
- Wednesday, May 11
- Wednesday, May 18
- Thursday, June 9
Notification of Road Repairs
Replacement of a concrete street panel at the intersection of Castle Pines Parkway and Debbie Lane began this afternoon. This is to patch utility work from Qwest in the turn lane on east bound Castle Pines Parkway. We will attempt to minimize any inconvenience and impact on traffic by focusing the project into a two-day period. Traffic should resume as normal on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 11.
In addition, the City’s Public Works crews will be patching potholes on Wednesday, May 11 along Castle Pines Parkway, Monarch Boulevard, Buffalo Trail and Daniels Gate Road.
Join in the Planning for Elk Ridge Park on Friday, May 13
Plans are underway for the opening of the City’s newest park, Elk Ridge Park! While the official completion and grand opening dates will be announced this summer, City Council and Parks Authority Board Member Kim Hoffman is organizing a community planning session on Friday, May 13 from 8 am – 9:30 am at the Community Center to gather volunteers and input to plan the activities associated with the park’s grand opening.
In addition to individual volunteers, the Parks Authority Board welcomes local groups such as HOAs, churches, book clubs, community entities and sports leagues to participate in the planning of this magnificent achievement and multi-generational park. For more information please email Kim Hoffman.
Sheriff’s Office Hosts Self-Defense Program for Citizens
Saturday, June 11 and Saturday, June 18
Internationally certified instructors with Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Systems will teach a Basic Women’s Self Defense Course as part of the Sheriff’s community outreach and crime prevention education program.
This 12-hour class, which will be broken down into two sessions, is scheduled for Saturday, June 11 and Saturday, June 18. The classes run from noon to 6 pm each day and are designed for women at all levels of physical ability and aged 14 and older. In this class, women will learn simple risk awareness and avoidance strategies; proper blocking, striking and kicking techniques; ways to escape wrist grabs, bear hugs and choke holds; and how to break free if pinned down on the ground or against a wall. The class concludes with a simulation exercise where participants are given an opportunity to practice the learned techniques in a safe training environment.
The class will be held at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Substation, 9250 Zotos Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80126. Tuition is $30. Class size is limited to 20 students.
Registration information and forms can be obtained by going to the Sheriff’s Office website. From the 'Patrol' drop down menu, click on "Community Resources” to find the Rape Aggression Defense link. If you have questions please contact Leeta McClard in the Training Division at 303-660-7511.
