Summer barbecue to reopen Burgess Pool Good to know

Events in Castle Rock
C O NTA CTS
E l e p h a n t R o c k elephantrockride.com
Reminder: Tri the Rock is May 20. There’s
still time to register! Visit tritherock.com
for more information.
D u c k y D e r b y crduckyderby.com
M AY 2 0 1 2
From Around
News
the R
oc
Downtown car show
J U N E 2 : F U N D AY
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R i d e t h e R i d g e C a s t l e R o c k B i k e s . c o m
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What you need to know
in Town
303-688-7488
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Cycling, hiking and movie
events on tap
June 3:
Elephant Rock cycling festival,
morning, Douglas County Fairgrounds
and area roads. Cycling races for all ages
and abilities. Those driving in the area
should expect traffic impacts.
June 9:
Ducky Derby, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Festival Park. Food and craft vendors,
face painting, a silent auction and live
entertainment. More than 10,000
rubber duckies will be released into
Plum Creek at 3 p.m. The winning
ducky prize is $2,000.
N EWS TI D B ITS
June 10:
Ride the Ridge cross-country
bike races for ages 5 to 18, 9 a.m.3 p.m., Memmen Ridge Open Space.
Entry fee includes lunch, T-shirt and
goody bags. For more information or to
register, visit CastleRockBikes.com.
June 11:
Castle Rock Chamber annual
golf tournament, noon start, Perry Park
Country Club. Support the Chamber
while having fun on the links.
June 16:
The Meadows
community garage
sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Check MeadowsLink.com a few days
before for a map of garage sale locations.
C H A N G E S AT C R P D
page3
New chief brings new
initiatives
June 16:
Classic Rock Cruise-In car show
and Art Mart, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Wilcox
Street and Festival Park. Cool classic cars
and music.
b i cyc l i n g ev e n t s – PAGE 4
S A F E T Y U P D AT E S
page3
Emergency, safety and
curfew notes
Good to know
Project Green tip
Have you completed a Water
Wiser workshop, and are you
doing some work in your yard
this year? Your project might be
eligible for a Town water conservation
rebate. Check CRgov.com/rebates
to see the types available and to
learn how to apply. Funding is
limited, so act now. Because funds
are limited, and to maximize the
return on rebate investment, the
high efficiency clothes washer rebate
has been eliminated starting this year.
On the Web
TAP Update is back, after a two-year hiatus. The
electronic newsletter provides periodic updates
about the Town’s final Transportation Action
Plan project, the North Meadows Extension.
View the newsletter and learn more about TAP at
CRgov.com/TAP. Construction on the extension
is expected to begin next year and to be completed
by the end of 2015.
Lose an item, or have something stolen?
The Castle Rock Police Department may
have your property, and it wants you to get
it back. To facilitate finding the owners of
lost property, the department recently added
a lost and found property Web page at
CRgov.com/lostfound. The page is updated
with new lost property as it comes into the
Police Department. Details include the date
the item was located, a description and a
case number, along with contact information
on how to claim listed property that is
potentially yours. Log on to see if something
you are missing has been found.
Summer barbecue to reopen Burgess Pool
What’s better than a summer barbecue?
How about a summer barbecue at a
recently renovated swimming pool?
Celebrate the reopening of Burgess
Pool, 22 N. Gilbert St., at a barbecue
from noon to 3 p.m. Friday, May 25.
The former pool, deck and most of the
bathhouse were demolished during the
renovation. They have been replaced
by a nearly 4,000-square-foot pool with
zero-depth entry, sprayers, a toddler slide,
a current channel and underwater seating.
The showpiece of the improved pool is
a 20-foot water slide (shown at top left),
which replaced the former 12-foot slide.
The highest water depth at the pool is
5 feet, making it enjoyable for younger
children. At the community’s request,
additional shade areas have been added
to the pool deck.
The bathhouse was reconstructed with
a new entry way, locker rooms and
mechanical room and an added
multipurpose/birthday party room,
available for rental to organizations
such as scouts and HOAs.
Burgess Pool is named for the late
Castle Rock resident Charles Burgess,
who donated $30,000 of his estate
toward its initial construction in 1967.
Learn more at CRgov.com/aquatics.
Rock roundup: Town news tidbits
Fire restrictions remain in effect
A reminder that as of press time for this
newsletter, the Town was enforcing Stage 1
fire restrictions. Under those restrictions,
there shall be no:
• Open burning of any kind except in developed
or residential areas on private property
• Use and sale of fireworks
While fire pit use is allowed, the Town
urges those whose property backs up to
open areas to avoid using the devices.
Mayor retained; new Mayor Pro Tem named
Castle Rock Mayor Paul Donahue will
remain mayor another two years, and
Councilman Joe Procopio will be the
Mayor Pro Tem during that period,
Town Council decided last month.
The Mayor presides over Council meetings
and casts one vote; the Mayor Pro Tem fills
that role in the Mayor’s absence.
Water bill customer service reps moving
To increase efficiency and improve
customer service, the Town’s water billing
customer service representatives are
moving June 1 from their current location
at Town Hall to the Town Utilities Building,
175 Kellogg Court.
Customers can continue paying their water
bills at Town Hall, but those requiring special
assistance should visit the new location.
Input sought on Parks and Recreation services
A few days remain to answer a survey
regarding Town Parks and Recreation
services. Visit CRgov.com/parksurvey
by May 15 to provide your input.
June 2 a fun-filled, busy day in Castle Rock
Police Department changes in areas of people, innovation and community
June 2 will be one of the busiest days of the summer events season in Castle Rock,
with events that appeal to a variety of interests lasting virtually all day.
Four commanders now help lead the Castle Rock Police Department, after new Police Chief Jack Cauley has implemented some
structural and operational changes.
The festivities will kick off in Downtown at 8:30 a.m., with the second annual
ERock Twilight Criterium. This .9-mile, fast-paced race in a figure eight offers
spectators the opportunity to witness professional cycling in the heart of historic
Castle Rock.
The commanders previously were the department’s captain and lieutenants. The commanders and the areas they now oversee are:
• Jason Lyons, Patrol Division (including Bike and K-9 units and Explorers)
• Doug Ernst, Investigations Division (including Property Room and Victims Assistance)
• Tim Gorman, Administrative Services Division (including Records, Dispatch and training)
• John Anderson, Special Operations Division (including Traffic, Animal Control and community- and school-based programs)
Nonprofessional bicyclists are invited to join in the fun this year as well, with
a beginner-level race scheduled for 11:25 a.m., followed by a kids’ race at
12:20 p.m. and then a locals’ race. The race festivities will wrap up about 8 p.m.
The kids’ race is free and open to those attending middle school or younger.
The locals’ race, called the Flip Flop, costs $4 to enter and is open to those high
school age and above. Visit the Events tab at downtowncastlerock.com to register.
Across Town in Founders Village, starting at 9:30 a.m., will be the Town’s
annual National Trails Day observance. Guided hikes for all ages will depart
from the Mitchell Creek Trail trailhead near Wagonwheel Trail. A 3-mile hike is
planned, along with a shorter hike for young ones, if attendance warrants.
Participants will learn about the habitats found along the trail, which ascends
from streamside to the rocky Gateway Mesa. Sturdy shoes are recommended,
and participants should bring their own water. Hikes will end by about noon.
The final event of the fun-filled day will be the first Starlight Summer Movie of
the season, at Festival Park on Second and Perry streets. Premovie street festival
activities will begin at 5 p.m., and the movie, “A Dolphin Tale,” will air starting
at about 8:30 p.m.
The new structure, implemented in March at no additional cost, provides better communication and accountability, Cauley said
in a recent presentation to Town Council. Cauley worked with other members of the department and with Town management to
conduct a comprehensive and strategic review of the Police Department during his first three months here. The review focused
on people, innovation and community.
In addition to the new command structure, people-oriented changes have included new uniforms, shoulder patches and identification
cards for police staff, and new fitness and training equipment.
Innovations have included a new interactive pre-shift briefing method, emphasizing crime trends, neighborhood issues and intelligence.
Additionally, to promote safety and efficiency, the department is purchasing in-car video cameras for all patrol vehicles; Tasers
for each officer; and an electronic measurement device with which to map crime and motor vehicle accident scenes. Additionally,
the department’s Records Unit is working toward a paperless system, and its Community Safety Volunteers now are using radar
to monitor speeds in problem areas.
The focus on community has included more frequent community interactions to facilitate problem solving and relationship
building. Additional attention is being given to retail crime reduction, and a reinvigorated Bike Unit will patrol in retail areas,
as well as in neighborhoods and during special events.
The department plans to keep progressing. Next steps include a focus on supervisory development and crime analysis, which will
lead to a data-driven deployment model. The department also plans to develop its first strategic plan.
Come take in one of these events and see what small-town charm is all about.
Warm weather public safety reminders
New weekend curfew for minors in Town
Reminder: Register your cell, email for emergency notification
Warmer weather sometimes tends to bring a spike in criminal
activity, especially relative to crimes of opportunity, said
Castle Rock Police Detective Mike Williams. That makes
spring and summer a good time to remind residents to be
vigilant to protect their personal property.
Minors in Castle Rock now may legally stay out until midnight.
The recent wildfire in Jefferson County serves as a good reminder for residents
to register their cell phones, email and other contact methods with emergency
personnel, so that they can receive messages in the event of an emergency.
Castle Rock residents can do so at CRgov.com/police by following the left-side
link to Emergency Mass Notification. That links to Douglas County’s emergency
alert system, which will be used in the event of fires, floods, environmental issues
and other emergencies. Home phones with Qwest service already are registered.
Residents should be sure to keep their homes and car doors
locked and their garages closed when they are not in use, and
to not keep valuables in their vehicles. Taking these simple
steps can deter against crimes of opportunity.
Town Council amended the Town Code, changing the curfew
for those under age 18 on Sunday through Thursday nights
from 11 p.m. to midnight. The curfew already was midnight
on Fridays and Saturdays. The curfew ends at 5 a.m. daily.
The change was made to make the Town’s curfew consistent
with other nearby jurisdictions’ curfews, as well as with the
requirements of the state’s graduated driver’s license.
Rock roundup: Town news tidbits
Fire restrictions remain in effect
A reminder that as of press time for this
newsletter, the Town was enforcing Stage 1
fire restrictions. Under those restrictions,
there shall be no:
• Open burning of any kind except in developed
or residential areas on private property
• Use and sale of fireworks
While fire pit use is allowed, the Town
urges those whose property backs up to
open areas to avoid using the devices.
Mayor retained; new Mayor Pro Tem named
Castle Rock Mayor Paul Donahue will
remain mayor another two years, and
Councilman Joe Procopio will be the
Mayor Pro Tem during that period,
Town Council decided last month.
The Mayor presides over Council meetings
and casts one vote; the Mayor Pro Tem fills
that role in the Mayor’s absence.
Water bill customer service reps moving
To increase efficiency and improve
customer service, the Town’s water billing
customer service representatives are
moving June 1 from their current location
at Town Hall to the Town Utilities Building,
175 Kellogg Court.
Customers can continue paying their water
bills at Town Hall, but those requiring special
assistance should visit the new location.
Input sought on Parks and Recreation services
A few days remain to answer a survey
regarding Town Parks and Recreation
services. Visit CRgov.com/parksurvey
by May 15 to provide your input.
June 2 a fun-filled, busy day in Castle Rock
Police Department changes in areas of people, innovation and community
June 2 will be one of the busiest days of the summer events season in Castle Rock,
with events that appeal to a variety of interests lasting virtually all day.
Four commanders now help lead the Castle Rock Police Department, after new Police Chief Jack Cauley has implemented some
structural and operational changes.
The festivities will kick off in Downtown at 8:30 a.m., with the second annual
ERock Twilight Criterium. This .9-mile, fast-paced race in a figure eight offers
spectators the opportunity to witness professional cycling in the heart of historic
Castle Rock.
The commanders previously were the department’s captain and lieutenants. The commanders and the areas they now oversee are:
• Jason Lyons, Patrol Division (including Bike and K-9 units and Explorers)
• Doug Ernst, Investigations Division (including Property Room and Victims Assistance)
• Tim Gorman, Administrative Services Division (including Records, Dispatch and training)
• John Anderson, Special Operations Division (including Traffic, Animal Control and community- and school-based programs)
Nonprofessional bicyclists are invited to join in the fun this year as well, with
a beginner-level race scheduled for 11:25 a.m., followed by a kids’ race at
12:20 p.m. and then a locals’ race. The race festivities will wrap up about 8 p.m.
The kids’ race is free and open to those attending middle school or younger.
The locals’ race, called the Flip Flop, costs $4 to enter and is open to those high
school age and above. Visit the Events tab at downtowncastlerock.com to register.
Across Town in Founders Village, starting at 9:30 a.m., will be the Town’s
annual National Trails Day observance. Guided hikes for all ages will depart
from the Mitchell Creek Trail trailhead near Wagonwheel Trail. A 3-mile hike is
planned, along with a shorter hike for young ones, if attendance warrants.
Participants will learn about the habitats found along the trail, which ascends
from streamside to the rocky Gateway Mesa. Sturdy shoes are recommended,
and participants should bring their own water. Hikes will end by about noon.
The final event of the fun-filled day will be the first Starlight Summer Movie of
the season, at Festival Park on Second and Perry streets. Premovie street festival
activities will begin at 5 p.m., and the movie, “A Dolphin Tale,” will air starting
at about 8:30 p.m.
The new structure, implemented in March at no additional cost, provides better communication and accountability, Cauley said
in a recent presentation to Town Council. Cauley worked with other members of the department and with Town management to
conduct a comprehensive and strategic review of the Police Department during his first three months here. The review focused
on people, innovation and community.
In addition to the new command structure, people-oriented changes have included new uniforms, shoulder patches and identification
cards for police staff, and new fitness and training equipment.
Innovations have included a new interactive pre-shift briefing method, emphasizing crime trends, neighborhood issues and intelligence.
Additionally, to promote safety and efficiency, the department is purchasing in-car video cameras for all patrol vehicles; Tasers
for each officer; and an electronic measurement device with which to map crime and motor vehicle accident scenes. Additionally,
the department’s Records Unit is working toward a paperless system, and its Community Safety Volunteers now are using radar
to monitor speeds in problem areas.
The focus on community has included more frequent community interactions to facilitate problem solving and relationship
building. Additional attention is being given to retail crime reduction, and a reinvigorated Bike Unit will patrol in retail areas,
as well as in neighborhoods and during special events.
The department plans to keep progressing. Next steps include a focus on supervisory development and crime analysis, which will
lead to a data-driven deployment model. The department also plans to develop its first strategic plan.
Come take in one of these events and see what small-town charm is all about.
Warm weather public safety reminders
New weekend curfew for minors in Town
Reminder: Register your cell, email for emergency notification
Warmer weather sometimes tends to bring a spike in criminal
activity, especially relative to crimes of opportunity, said
Castle Rock Police Detective Mike Williams. That makes
spring and summer a good time to remind residents to be
vigilant to protect their personal property.
Minors in Castle Rock now may legally stay out until midnight.
The recent wildfire in Jefferson County serves as a good reminder for residents
to register their cell phones, email and other contact methods with emergency
personnel, so that they can receive messages in the event of an emergency.
Castle Rock residents can do so at CRgov.com/police by following the left-side
link to Emergency Mass Notification. That links to Douglas County’s emergency
alert system, which will be used in the event of fires, floods, environmental issues
and other emergencies. Home phones with Qwest service already are registered.
Residents should be sure to keep their homes and car doors
locked and their garages closed when they are not in use, and
to not keep valuables in their vehicles. Taking these simple
steps can deter against crimes of opportunity.
Town Council amended the Town Code, changing the curfew
for those under age 18 on Sunday through Thursday nights
from 11 p.m. to midnight. The curfew already was midnight
on Fridays and Saturdays. The curfew ends at 5 a.m. daily.
The change was made to make the Town’s curfew consistent
with other nearby jurisdictions’ curfews, as well as with the
requirements of the state’s graduated driver’s license.
Events in Castle Rock
C O NTA CTS
E l e p h a n t R o c k elephantrockride.com
Reminder: Tri the Rock is May 20. There’s
still time to register! Visit tritherock.com
for more information.
D u c k y D e r b y crduckyderby.com
M AY 2 0 1 2
From Around
News
the R
oc
Downtown car show
J U N E 2 : F U N D AY
k
R i d e t h e R i d g e C a s t l e R o c k B i k e s . c o m
page2
What you need to know
in Town
303-688-7488
page2
Cycling, hiking and movie
events on tap
June 3:
Elephant Rock cycling festival,
morning, Douglas County Fairgrounds
and area roads. Cycling races for all ages
and abilities. Those driving in the area
should expect traffic impacts.
June 9:
Ducky Derby, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Festival Park. Food and craft vendors,
face painting, a silent auction and live
entertainment. More than 10,000
rubber duckies will be released into
Plum Creek at 3 p.m. The winning
ducky prize is $2,000.
N EWS TI D B ITS
June 10:
Ride the Ridge cross-country
bike races for ages 5 to 18, 9 a.m.3 p.m., Memmen Ridge Open Space.
Entry fee includes lunch, T-shirt and
goody bags. For more information or to
register, visit CastleRockBikes.com.
June 11:
Castle Rock Chamber annual
golf tournament, noon start, Perry Park
Country Club. Support the Chamber
while having fun on the links.
June 16:
The Meadows
community garage
sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Check MeadowsLink.com a few days
before for a map of garage sale locations.
C H A N G E S AT C R P D
page3
New chief brings new
initiatives
June 16:
Classic Rock Cruise-In car show
and Art Mart, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Wilcox
Street and Festival Park. Cool classic cars
and music.
b i cyc l i n g ev e n t s – PAGE 4
S A F E T Y U P D AT E S
page3
Emergency, safety and
curfew notes
Good to know
Project Green tip
Have you completed a Water
Wiser workshop, and are you
doing some work in your yard
this year? Your project might be
eligible for a Town water conservation
rebate. Check CRgov.com/rebates
to see the types available and to
learn how to apply. Funding is
limited, so act now. Because funds
are limited, and to maximize the
return on rebate investment, the
high efficiency clothes washer rebate
has been eliminated starting this year.
On the Web
TAP Update is back, after a two-year hiatus. The
electronic newsletter provides periodic updates
about the Town’s final Transportation Action
Plan project, the North Meadows Extension.
View the newsletter and learn more about TAP at
CRgov.com/TAP. Construction on the extension
is expected to begin next year and to be completed
by the end of 2015.
Lose an item, or have something stolen?
The Castle Rock Police Department may
have your property, and it wants you to get
it back. To facilitate finding the owners of
lost property, the department recently added
a lost and found property Web page at
CRgov.com/lostfound. The page is updated
with new lost property as it comes into the
Police Department. Details include the date
the item was located, a description and a
case number, along with contact information
on how to claim listed property that is
potentially yours. Log on to see if something
you are missing has been found.
Summer barbecue to reopen Burgess Pool
What’s better than a summer barbecue?
How about a summer barbecue at a
recently renovated swimming pool?
Celebrate the reopening of Burgess
Pool, 22 N. Gilbert St., at a barbecue
from noon to 3 p.m. Friday, May 25.
The former pool, deck and most of the
bathhouse were demolished during the
renovation. They have been replaced
by a nearly 4,000-square-foot pool with
zero-depth entry, sprayers, a toddler slide,
a current channel and underwater seating.
The showpiece of the improved pool is
a 20-foot water slide (shown at top left),
which replaced the former 12-foot slide.
The highest water depth at the pool is
5 feet, making it enjoyable for younger
children. At the community’s request,
additional shade areas have been added
to the pool deck.
The bathhouse was reconstructed with
a new entry way, locker rooms and
mechanical room and an added
multipurpose/birthday party room,
available for rental to organizations
such as scouts and HOAs.
Burgess Pool is named for the late
Castle Rock resident Charles Burgess,
who donated $30,000 of his estate
toward its initial construction in 1967.
Learn more at CRgov.com/aquatics.