HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD  
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2025  
MINUTES  
100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO  
Conference Room – A and B  
Wednesday, October 22, 2025  
6:00 PM  
1.  
Call to Order  
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm.  
a.  
Roll Call  
Board Member Chris E. Schutzenberger  
Board Member George Price  
PRESENT  
Board Member Jeffrey E. Popp  
Board Member Mary O'Pry  
Board Member Michael R. Drennan  
b.  
Approval of the Agenda  
Board Chair, Chris Schutzenberger, asked for a motion for the HPB to approve today’s  
agenda.  
APPROVED  
Chris E. Schutzenberger  
George Price  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Schutzenberger, Price, Popp, O'Pry, Drennan  
2.  
Approval of Minutes  
Board Chair, Chris Schutzenberger, asked for a motion to approve the Minutes from August 27,  
2025.  
APPROVED  
Chris E. Schutzenberger  
Mary O'Pry  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Schutzenberger, Price, Popp, O'Pry, Drennan  
3.  
4.  
Citizen Comment (5 min. per participant)  
There were none.  
Discussion and Action Items  
a.  
b.  
Highlands Ranch Metro District Fly'n B House Funding Request  
Neil Alderson, Director of Recreation and Cultural Programs, Highlands Ranch Metro  
District, gave an informational presentation on the Fly’n B house and property not a  
funding request as indicated on the agenda. The HPB and presenter had a  
question-and-answers session. Items discussed included: ADA compliance for historic  
structures, structural integrity of the foundation, potential future uses of the house,  
community survey feedback, and partnership opportunities with local organizations.  
2026 Historic Preservation Unofficial Meeting Schedule  
Board Chair, Chris Schutzenberger, made a motion to approve the HBP 2026 Meeting  
Schedule.  
APPROVED  
Chris E. Schutzenberger  
Mary O'Pry  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Schutzenberger, Price, Popp, O'Pry, Drennan  
c.  
Curator Updates  
Curator updates were presented by Brittany Cassell, Curator.  
Projects discussed included: restoration progress at Evans Homestead and Spring Valley  
School, interpretive signage for Columbine Open Space, the exhibit at Parker Water  
headquarters, updates to the Miksch Helmer Cabin, grant funding status, and trail  
opening timelines.  
5.  
Other Business and Discussion  
a.  
Parks, Trails, and Rueter-Hess Update September 2025  
No discussion.  
Appreciation  
b.  
Board Chair, Chris Schutzenberger, shared a thank you card from the organizers of  
International Archaeology Day and thanked the HPB for being a part of the October  
event at Red Rocks Amphitheater.  
6.  
Adjournment  
Board Chair, Chris Schutzenberger declared the meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.  
**The Next Regular Meeting Will be Held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m.**