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Council Approves Open Space Trail Plans

Castle RockSep 17, 20252 min read

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Castle Rock Town Council unanimously approved the Lost Canyon Ranch Open Space master and management plans and a construction contract for its trails. Council also approved $4,000 in community grants after increasing the fourth-quarter grant budget by $3,500.

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The Lost Canyon Ranch approvals move forward planning and trail construction for the open space. Council also approved a paid holiday for Town employees on December 26 and approved several water, development, and service agreements. The Council introduced the proposed 2026 Town budget, but the minutes do not show final budget approval.

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Approved a paid holiday for Town employees on December 26 by a 7-0 vote.
Approved the consent calendar by a 7-0 vote, including amendments to Castle Rock Reservoir agreements, water infrastructure agreements, a three-year OpenGov master services agreement, and other items.
Approved the second amendment to the Castle Rock Collaborative Campus Development Agreement by a 7-0 vote.
Increased the fourth-quarter Community Grant Program budget by $3,500 by a 7-0 vote.
Awarded $1,000 grants to Heroes Hall Foundation, Parkinson Association of the Rockies, and the Mane Mission, plus $500 grants to Douglas Land Conservancy and CV Ballers Club, by a 7-0 vote.
Approved a joint resolution supporting construction of the Gold Crown Fieldhouse at Dawson Trails by a 7-0 vote.
Approved the service plan and intergovernmental agreement for the Alexander Way Metropolitan District by a 7-0 vote.
Introduced the proposed 2026 Town budget; final approval was not recorded in the minutes.
Approved the Lost Canyon Ranch Open Space master and management plans by a 7-0 vote.
Approved a sole-source construction contract with Timberline TrailCraft LLC for Lost Canyon Ranch Open Space trail construction by a 7-0 vote.

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