What is Going on in Ken-Caryl?
LIFE AT KEN-CARYL ARTICLE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Life at Ken-Caryl has updated its article submission guidelines to provide clear guidance and clarification for residents and resident businesses interested in contributing content. The publication accepts community-focused articles that inform and engage Ken-Caryl Ranch residents, including community news, events, committee and club updates, resident interest stories, eligible resident business profiles and educational content. Articles should be 300–800 words, written in clear, accessible language and submitted by published deadlines. All submissions are subject to editorial review and space availability, with final publication decisions made by the editorial team. Author information is required, and all submissions grant permission for print and digital publication. Please see the Life at Ken-Caryl Article Submission & Publishing Guidelines for more information.
Please email all submissions to Allison Rager, allisonr@kcranch.org.
BAM BROADBAND FIBER INTERNET VALLEY CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
Construction Status
Green: Complete
Orange: Construction in progress
Yellow: Future Build (estimated to start construction in Heirloom/The Enclave, Wynterbrooke, Bradford Place/Legacy and Traditions in September)
Red: Private HOAs that require a signed Easement Agreement by the Board.
BAM Broadband is currently installing fiber-optic internet in the Ken-Caryl Ranch Valley. Residents can expect a multi-phase construction process that includes utility marking, conduit installation and fiber testing.
Currently, 811 crews are marking underground utilities such as gas, electric, water and sewer. These markers are required by state law and are in place for your safety and the safety of construction crews. Please do not move or remove any flags or paint markings. The BAM flags will be removed once they are no longer needed, and paint markings will fade over time.
Crews will then install conduit and handholes to prepare for fiber lines. Once conduit is in place, fiber cables will be installed and tested to ensure the network is ready for service.
Following construction, any impacted landscaping, sprinkler systems or sod will be restored. If your property is damaged, please document the damage and contact the BAM Broadband support team to report a damage claim at support@co.bambroadband.com or call 720-851-1111.
Residents will receive a door hanger notice before work begins in their area and another once construction is complete. BAM Broadband will also contact the Manor Ridge Sub-Association, as their streets are privately owned, for permission to proceed with work. Currently, no installations are planned for the North Ranch.
To learn more or pre-order fiber internet service, visit www.co.bambroadband.com/residential-fiber.
TEEN SERVICES
Use button below to access the form to submit your information for inclusion in the Teen Services section of Life at Ken-Caryl. This is a great way to share your availability for babysitting, pet care, lawn care, and more with our community!
RUSSION OLIVE TREE UPDATE
The KCRMA Open Space Department currently does not have a plan in place to target Russian olive trees in the open space for removal. There is a low number of Russian olive trees found in the open space and KCRMA is prioritizing List A noxious weeds for eradication first.
If a Russian olive trees is deemed hazardous or causing damage to a residents’ property boundary Ranger staff will review and act accordingly. In addition, if a Russian olive tree is within the ten-foot interface adjacent to a property, the tree may be removed in accordance with the current woody vegetation management procedure for fuel mitigation in the open space. Staff is aware of the locations of Russian olive trees in the open space and near homes. Please do not email or call staff asking for a tree to be placed on a list unless it is a hazard tree. Staff will be evaluating this procedure annually and may make future changes and will publish updates to the newspaper and other media outlets as needed.
THE OPERATIONAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE MA AND THE MD
Over the course of the last several months of editions of Life at Ken-Caryl, we have been discussing the unique relationship that the Master Association and Metropolitan District have in providing services to the Ken-Caryl Ranch community. Many of these articles have been about the differences, or similarities, in structure and mission. Today’s article focuses on a component of the operational relationship between the two organizations.
In 1988, the Master Association and Metropolitan District entered into a Reorganization Agreement that first outlined the District’s responsibility for the operation, maintenance, and associated costs and expenses for the Master Association’s park and recreation amenities, such as greenbelts, playgrounds and parks. This first agreement provided the initial structure for how the two organizations worked together to serve the community. A Letter of Understanding followed in 1996 that further clarified and defined the working relationship and services provided by each of the organizations. Almost two decades passed before a need was identified to amend the original agreement. The First Amendment was executed in 2014 to outline the use of District bond funds for capital improvements, and the Second Amendment in 2019 outlined which organization is responsible for specific water fees.
Operations and Board leadership changed, providing the impetus for the current draft of a Third Amendment to the Reorganization Agreement. This Amendment has been discussed by the Boards since the summer of 2020 when staff took a deep dive into insurance coverage for all Ken-Caryl Ranch amenities, developing a detailed list and plan for coverage. In addition, the Boards expressed the need for consistency and structure when discussing and employing its many boards, committees, work groups and task forces. The Third Amendment to the Reorganization Agreement also provides additional context to the ongoing efforts to streamline operations between the two organizations. When available, staff utilizes certain cooperative cost-sharing opportunities. The Amendment will define those opportunities.
The Boards have discussed the process and components of the Agreement at numerous Joint Study Sessions; however, a draft document is now available for further review and community feedback, with hopeful adoption by both Boards in August or September. The draft Agreement will be reviewed at the September Joint Study Session on Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Ranch House.