CASTLE PINES NORTH, Colo., Nov. 13, 2009 — The City Council accepted an annexation petition at last night's council meeting from A and A Investments for annexation of land known as Lagae South and determined that it adequately complied with statutory requirements for an annexation process to proceed.

Determining that the petition complies with applicable statutory requirements is the first of several steps needed to complete annexation. Following last night's determination, the City Council will set two hearings on the proposed annexation to determine whether the property is eligible for annexation and to act on the annexation.

If the City Council determines the petition complies with all statutes, a public hearing will be scheduled to determine the property's eligibility for annexation.

"The petition request to have Lagae South annexed into Castle Pines North speaks well of the strides we have made as a young city and our strong financial stability," says Mayor Maureen Shul. "We look forward to working together on this process."

Lagae South – currently in unincorporated Douglas County – is approximately 354 acres and located west of Interstate 25, north of Happy Canyon Road and east of Castle Pines Village.

Incorporated Feb. 12, 2008, Castle Pines North is a city of 10,000 located 20 miles south of Denver in Douglas County. For more information on Castle Pines North and to sign up for e-mail alerts about city news, visit www.castlepinesgov.com.