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Ken-Caryl board adopts 2026 budget and fee schedule; approves open-space plan and committee appointments
Summary
The Ken-Caryl Metropolitan District board approved the 2026 budget and fee schedule, accepted the South Hogback Open Space Management Plan and appointed three Community Planning Committee members; each motion passed by recorded votes reported as 4–0.
The Ken-Caryl Metropolitan District board on Dec. 9 adopted its 2026 budget and tax levy, approved a new schedule of park and recreation fees, accepted the South Hogback Open Space Management Plan and appointed three members to the Community Planning Committee.
At the meeting the board voted to adopt Resolution MD 205-105, a resolution “summariz[ing] revenues and expenditures for each fund, adopting a budget for year 2026, levying general property taxes for year 2026” and appropriating sums for the fiscal year; a roll-call vote was taken and the chair announced that the resolution passed 4 to 0. The board then approved Resolution MD 205-106, adopting a schedule of fees and charges for calendar year 2026 for park and recreation services; that measure also passed on a 4–0 roll-call vote.
The board accepted the South Hogback Open Space Management Plan as presented by the task force, ERO and staff, saying the plan memorializes the intent to preserve and conserve the South Hogback regardless of future management arrangements. The motion was seconded and recorded as passing 4 to 0.
In addition, the board appointed Susan Teague, Dan Wills and Kaylee Gordon to the Community Planning Committee and approved the 2026 board meeting calendar, each item approved on recorded votes reported as unanimous among members present.
Board members and staff emphasized that supporting documents for the actions — including the budget packet, fee schedule, the management-plan executive summary, geotechnical reports and a sound study for the Community Park project — are posted on the project web page for review. Several board members thanked the South Hogback Task Force and staff for their work on the management plan.
No motions failed on the agenda; several items were discussed at length in advance of the votes, and the board directed staff to continue public outreach and further vetting for long-term initiatives (including a possible joint study session with the Master Association). The meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
