Core Electric Cooperative proposes new 120-foot communication tower in Woodland Park

The Woodland Park City Council convened on July 17, 2025, to address several agenda items, including public input and a significant ordinance regarding a communication tower.

The meeting began with public comments, where residents expressed concerns about the placement of a proposed community garden. One resident questioned why the garden was being considered for City Hall instead of Lyons Park, highlighting a desire for more community involvement in such decisions.

Following public input, the council moved to unfinished business, noting there were no items to discuss. The meeting then transitioned to ordinances on initial posting, where again, no new items were presented.

The primary focus of the meeting was a public hearing on Ordinance Number 1498, which pertains to granting a special use permit for Core Electric Cooperative. This ordinance seeks to replace an existing 63-foot lattice communication tower with a new 120-foot tower at 5955 Trout Creek Road, located in an agricultural zone. The council reviewed the property’s details, including its location and existing infrastructure, which includes several transmission towers from various companies.

Core Electric Cooperative's representative provided a detailed overview of the project, emphasizing that the new tower would not be the tallest on the site and would maintain compliance with zoning regulations. The council noted that the application had been referred to relevant entities, with only one comment received from the Colorado Department of Transportation, indicating no objections.

The meeting concluded without any further business, and the council plans to follow up on the ordinance in future sessions. Overall, the discussions highlighted community engagement and infrastructure development as key themes for Woodland Park.