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Kelsey Hall, the town\u0000s assistant town attorney, said the changes clarify the definition of camping as “using a public place for living accommodation purposes” and add factors for officers to consider — such as repetitious or prolonged occupation, shelter or cooking devices, or storage of personal property — rather than relying on a strict night-count. Hall said the town will continue to require a 72-hour notice prior to abatement in most circumstances, but the revised language specifies situations where no notice is required, including imminent danger to life or property, criminal activity, obstruction of streets or sidewalks, public-safety events such as Parker Days, or other true emergencies.

The council also approved a town abatement policy and procedure that requires the storage, for 30 days, of what the policy calls essential personal property: items a person could carry in a container about 2 cubic feet in volume (\"about the size of a backpack\"), including government-issued identification, medications, glasses and certain electronic devices. Hall said the town lacks the capacity to store all property recovered from campsites and the policy sets a uniform standard for what will be retained; items that are unsafe or unsanitary as well as evidence and illegal items will be handled separately.

Parker Police Commander Joe Degenhardt told council that the department currently “still have individuals that sleep in their cars and campers,” and that staff offer services through the HEART team and Crisis Response Team (CRT) when feasible. Hall and Degenhardt said enforcement practice will continue to require offering resources to individuals experiencing homelessness before taking action, and the ordinance language gives officers discretion on next steps if services are refused.

Council members said the changes strike a balance between protecting public spaces and ensuring compassionate treatment and access to services. Council approved Ordinance 5.060.402 (amending Title 8), Resolution 25-041 (adopting the abatement policy), and Ordinance 3.372.04 (updating floodplain/sensitive lands language) on council votes recorded in the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 19, 2025 - Town Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Parker Town Council on Monday adopted two ordinances and a resolution that update the town code on unauthorized camping, set an official procedure for campsite abatement and personal-property storage, and align floodplain provisions with the updated camping rules.","taxTitle","Parker, Douglas County, Colorado","taxId",4195,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6232647,"Parker council approves easement agreement, backs sidewalk gap project with state and federal funds",636,1373000,2009000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3425933-83a7ede8df3541c1802e8f6e74d79a7c&start=1373&end=2009","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3425933-83a7ede8df3541c1802e8f6e74d79a7c/thumbnail_1373000.jpg","/articles/6232647/Parker/Douglas-County/Colorado/Parker-council-approves-easement-agreement-backs-sidewalk-gap-project-with-state-and-federal-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6232647-cb687c028a7e0ba429419cd32b3a1c2f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775181454&Signature=FaJ5q4lACQJJcLGHaR6GU8D2Q-YIaNHqJV829GLq~AYGLKwAYVUYqtVz84W50FPiD27jZoDmnzLiORIPHVdbLsQexeYwWmwo0bptCc-LzGIHtVBJnVqn~X0uSn4xqqIDuTnS1eLtqaVqrAIiB~ww6W5ig8HLwc8WTfkd-ImojrNlgl3FKd65AjhnchnvKZ0wPeUmGV9ZWHANfmt1gPKquw90k~UtuZYvbWZtFn9Irky7bUA1xBCFcb8vkplr~Ndnp-vXgXdqT~DekoxUnrtYj87fQKv1KtmrHBvl-xcGgfW6IMAfM5cz0XoJDRtZJaWtNLCKSrXEBDk5IxC6LPTZtw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parker Town Council voted to approve a memorandum of agreement with Robinson Ranch Community Association on Monday to acquire permanent and temporary easements needed to close a gap in sidewalks along the east side of Parker Road.

Town staff told council the association’s appraisal set the easement value at $105,600, and that the funding for the acquisition has been appropriated in the 2025 Highway and Streets Capital Projects Fund. Patrick Burke said the project has about $3.5 million in state and federal funding with roughly a $1.5 million town match; he added that the town has an intergovernmental agreement with the state and is still in contact with CDOT about the schedule and award deadlines.

Burke described the planned alignment and said the work includes a pedestrian bridge crossing a drainage feature; the town will seek to cross drainage at near 90-degree angles to minimize impacts, he said. He explained the easements include 49,614 square feet of permanent easement for the trail alignment and 44,815 square feet of temporary construction easement that will be restored when construction is complete.

Councilmembers asked whether the project had additional funding from CDOT or Douglas County; Burke replied that while the funding was still expected, “there have been some emails from the state that there is a potential of some of the state funding being less than originally awarded,” and that the town would return to council if the award changed and reallocation or reprioritization were needed. He said the project has a deadline to be bid by September under the state/federal funding timeline.

Robinson Ranch initially considered donating easements in exchange for the town installing a sidewalk adjacent to the neighborhood, Burke said, but the association elected instead to accept payment. Burke recommended approval of Ordinance 1.647 on second reading; Councilmember Brandy Wilkes moved approval, Anne Barrington seconded, and the ordinance passed unanimously.

Councilmembers characterized the sidewalks as improving connectivity between existing trail segments and as a safety benefit for residents. Staff said construction would likely span the remainder of 2025 into the next construction season.","Parker Town Council voted to approve a memorandum of agreement with Robinson Ranch Community Association to acquire permanent and temporary easements needed to close a gap in sidewalks along the east side of Parker Road.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6232637,"Parker council awards $1.5 million contract for town hall expansion furniture",1510,3046000,4556000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3425933-83a7ede8df3541c1802e8f6e74d79a7c&start=3046&end=4556","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3425933-83a7ede8df3541c1802e8f6e74d79a7c/thumbnail_3046000.jpg","/articles/6232637/Parker/Douglas-County/Colorado/Parker-council-awards-15-million-contract-for-town-hall-expansion-furniture","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6232637-70153d380942adada3b8b023acdb9167/orig.mp4?Expires=1775181454&Signature=Qo53ckGXnP3S65Kex03SUXisleW7wq3YzVD9BC7YbQf~RYwImcNmUvwLntHO4AFmIPFC0CndmSUPV1ZcWjNG6zy3gva~TnjEG69D-DfKqty4HqqTuYK9ilQhzxARuybk29HxS4JHTB9x8P~bnzWwfiwwv55uz~5WyqSshsuNsBvTUfP33FfhK1gtvBNqAaADZpDG-~NE0~as37EY2rKxt2SbAwdPidH1LqZXCbfr5amCT02Tbwqj19xlqHT60-gJ4PcOBParJnqMA6AjN-uhoeNeE5ezIb8FDaZMLVPjMBEMYOPwdx2s81MdvwmJ-3VXo5XxFNvO-AoM5~ypLMdWMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parker Town Council voted to award a contract for office and ancillary furniture for the town hall expansion, approving staff\u0000s recommendation to hire Projects under RFP 24-023 for a contract amount of $1,500,000.

Staff described the town hall addition as a roughly 32,000-square-foot, two-story addition with select renovations to the existing town hall. The furniture procurement covers departments that will move into the new addition — including town clerk, community development, engineering, public works, economic development, finance and human resources — and selected public spaces, break rooms and larger collaboration/conference areas. Staff said existing furniture will be repurposed where feasible in renovated spaces that remain occupied by departments such as IT, municipal courts and the town manager\u0000s office.

Project selection followed a competitive process that received 10 responses; two vendors were shortlisted and Projects was selected after showroom visits, mock-up offices, staff testing of task chairs and IT equipment, and final design choices. Staff presented a phased installation schedule: “Phase 1 goods are tentatively scheduled for installation in August or September of this year,” and phase 2 installation is planned for April–May 2026. Goods will be released for fabrication by phase and held by a warehouse/installer (JHL) until installation; on-site assembly is anticipated to take approximately three weeks per phase. Staff told council the procurement came in under the $1.5 million budgeted amount and recommended award.

Council members asked about ergonomics, collaboration spaces and how long it had been since a coordinated furniture update; staff said replacement has been piecemeal for many years and that new furniture includes height-adjustable desks, updated task seating and more collaboration and breakout spaces to support interdepartmental work. Council voted to approve the contract award by motion and second; the motion passed unanimously.","Parker Town Council voted to award a contract for office and ancillary furniture for the town hall expansion, approving staff\u0000s recommendation to hire Projects under RFP 24-023 for a contract amount of $1,500,000.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6232652,"Parker approves purchase of small parcels for Hilltop–Parker Road intersection improvements",325,1022000,1347000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3425933-83a7ede8df3541c1802e8f6e74d79a7c&start=1022&end=1347","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3425933-83a7ede8df3541c1802e8f6e74d79a7c/thumbnail_1022000.jpg","/articles/6232652/Parker/Douglas-County/Colorado/Parker-approves-purchase-of-small-parcels-for-HilltopParker-Road-intersection-improvements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6232652-0e7107af6ce95af31d7aca073ce01564/orig.mp4?Expires=1775181454&Signature=eMM8hCyV2Sbcfn4TCSgZ8jYihILXdMyq1WLpkh5WC-oWYffj4yRYhd7eph~rki5Ji7gukz9OL86W32SZGqb5vxBo5d9T1xPCcyjgcCuSlwWbXW4uEi6HR82ghOFOLcDEZ9PL4gm246Er4OgRnWh8iTFeqY5wtW~t5hwMkQ7MSsMcgy~lLCbhni7uAx9X-8r~Uaq7jIGbOUMHV2uKH1rOW693KMbKVcEQV5NcwflHvETICmiLrgtmOuM-gzmWmdNjbFnwRweEcoQe~5vNBgcA6K7Kkrt6LkJOuvdWOkHUeJCxJVqZ7FUHKELiN67lvfxX0eenpWo3bX0B76S65NHrgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parker Town Council on Monday approved an ordinance authorizing the town to purchase right of way and temporary construction easements needed for the Hilltop and Parker Road intersection improvement project.

The purchase — described by staff as a corner clip and landscaped-area easements totaling 396 square feet of permanent right of way and 1,514 square feet of temporary construction easement — is supported by an appraisal staff said “came back at $13,395 for this acquisition.” The council was told the funding for the purchase has been appropriated in the town’s 2025 Highway and Streets Capital Projects Fund.

The project will add a northbound right-turn lane on Parker Road, widen the Hilltop Road median to enable a double left-turn movement from westbound Hilltop to southbound Parker, and remove and realign median and curb areas to improve traffic flow. Patrick Burke, who presented the item, said the town had hired a right-of-way consultant and negotiated with three adjacent property owners; the temporary construction easement nearest Parker Road was already acquired, and negotiations with Core Electric and other owners were in progress.

Council members who questioned the presentation said the work addresses recurring stacking in the single left-turn lane and thanked public works staff for using capital funds to address traffic flow for residents. Councilmember Brandy Wilkes made the motion to approve, with Councilmember Laura Hefta seconding. The motion passed unanimously with the roll call recorded in the minutes.

The council was told the project cannot proceed without the ordinance approving the property acquisitions and that construction is anticipated to occur in late 2026, following design work expected to be completed in 2025.","Town council approved an ordinance to buy 396 square feet of right of way and 1,514 square feet of temporary construction easement needed to widen Hilltop Road and add turn lanes at Parker Road, citing an appraisal of $13,395 and funding already appropriated in the 2025 Highway and Streets Capital Projects Fund.","actionData","errors"]

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