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Council approves DTJ design contract for Happy Canyon Roundabout, defers monument design choice
Summary
Council voted to approve a professional services agreement with DTJ Design Inc. for the Happy Canyon Roundabout design but did not pick a final monument concept, choosing instead to decide at a future full‑council meeting when all members can participate.
The council approved Resolution 25‑37 to enter a professional services agreement with DTJ Design Inc. for design services at the Happy Canyon Roundabout but deferred selecting a preferred monument concept. DTJ presented two concepts: Concept 1 (orthogonal, matching existing Castle Pines monument character) and Concept 2 (more organic flow, a low wall and a single sign face from one direction). Staff said Concept 2 costs about $54,000 more and Parks & Rec recommended Concept 1 as matching existing gateway design.
During discussion several council members expressed differing aesthetic preferences; several said they preferred to have a full council present for the monument decision. The motion to approve the DTJ contract passed; staff said the firm will continue design work while the council finalizes monument selection at a future meeting.
