January 13, 2026: Sworn in for a new term — and a fourteen-item first night
Updated: Sep 24
What Castle Pines City Council did on January 13, 2026, and what it means for District 2.
Streets, Parks & Neighborhood Upkeep
Put a year-round repair crew on Castle Pines streets — Approved Approved the 2026 street maintenance contract covering potholes, sidewalk repairs, storm drainage, debris removal and emergency response. Staff reviewed six competing bids and conducted interviews before recommending a contractor that has worked on city street projects before as a subcontractor.
Moved Coyote Ridge Park from concept to construction plans — Approved Approved the design contract for Phase 1 of the Coyote Ridge Park improvements — the step that turns the park plan into drawings a builder can actually bid on.
Kept city green space under contract for 2026 — Approved Approved this year's landscape maintenance agreement for city-owned property, locking in service before the spring growing season.
Pressed staff on who maintains the medians — Constituent question Asked directly, on the record, whether the new street contract covers median maintenance — including the medians across I-25 — so residents know which crew is responsible for the landscaping they drive past every day.
Water & Infrastructure
Cleared the way for a second water tank on the city's north side — Approved Made the motion authorizing the Castle Pines North Metro District to redraw a city-owned parcel so it can build an additional water tank. The tank adds backup supply if the main system goes down, increases the water pressure available to fight fires, and creates a shared emergency connection with Highlands Ranch. The rest of the land stays city open space, and the district plans to bury the tank as deep as it can and screen it with berms and trees. A colleague whose district includes the site said residents had already raised concerns and asked whether they would get a say; staff confirmed this vote only lets the district file the application, and that the tank's placement and design come back for a separate public approval. Construction is expected in 2029 or 2030.
Serves as the city's alternate on regional water quality — Ongoing Serves as Castle Pines' alternate on the Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority Board, which protects the watershed the city shares with its neighbors. Mayor Pro Tem Geoff Blue holds the city's seat on the board.
Growth, Land Use & the Crow's Nest Annexation
Set a public hearing date on the 795-acre Crow's Nest request — Petition later withdrawn Voted to accept the Crow's Nest annexation petition as properly filed and to schedule a public hearing for February 24, 2026, opening the review to residents. This was the first of four steps and decided only that the paperwork was in order — not whether Castle Pines would annex the land. The petition had been refiled in December after an error in its legal description stopped the first attempt. Before the vote, an attorney for the Town of Parker asked council to wait about eight weeks, arguing the refiled petition had been publicly posted only days earlier and that its boundary claims had not been checked by a surveyor. Council voted to proceed. The petitioners withdrew the petition in March 2026, before the review was finished.
Met with the applicants before casting a vote — Due diligence Sat down with the property's applicants ahead of the meeting to ask questions directly, as part of a council-wide effort to enter the annexation review with eyes wide open and confirm any deal benefits the city long-term. “I appreciate that the majority of council has met with the applicants and asked questions, and we’re being very thorough with this process to make sure we’re going in with eyes wide open, and making sure it is going to be a benefit in the long run.”
— Council Member Kori Salazar, January 13, 2026
Approved an update to the Canyonside subdivision plan — Approved Signed off on the third amendment to Canyonside Filing No. 2, keeping an active neighborhood project moving on schedule.
Started permanent zoning rules to replace the development pause — Approved on 1st reading Voted on first reading for permanent zoning rules covering the business types held under the city's temporary development moratorium — from vape shops and pawn shops to car washes and payday lenders. It rode the consent agenda without discussion. It received final passage on January 27, after debate.
Public Safety & City Code
Voted on first reading to opt out of the state firearms prohibition — Approved on 1st readingVoted on first reading to opt Castle Pines out of the firearms prohibition in state Senate Bill 24-131, which restricts carrying firearms in government buildings and public meetings. A resident spoke against it during public comment and asked council to pull it from the consent agenda for discussion and a separate recorded vote. Council kept it on consent, and it passed without discussion. It received final passage on January 27.
Took the first vote on the city's first rules for massage businesses — Approved on 1st readingVoted on first reading, on the consent agenda, for a new article of the municipal code governing massage facilities, giving Castle Pines licensing and enforcement tools it did not previously have. It received final passage on January 27.
Council Leadership
Sworn in for a new term representing District 2 — Re-elected Took the oath of office on January 13, 2026 to continue serving District 2 on the Castle Pines City Council.
Nominated the council's new Mayor Pro Tem — Elected Nominated Council Member Geoff Blue for Mayor Pro Tem, seconded the motion to elect him, and spoke to his work on the Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority, where she serves as his alternate. He won the two-year post on a 6–1 vote, which fills in for the mayor and presides over meetings in her absence.
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About this record
Every entry comes from a public Castle Pines City Council meeting; video and official minutes are available through the city clerk’s office. Ordinances take two council votes — an entry marked first reading still needed a second reading and a confirming vote before it became law. Resolutions, emergency ordinances and contract awards take a single vote. Matters still in process are described as such rather than claimed as outcomes. Dollar figures come from the staff memo or the record; none are estimated.
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