During the Woodland Park City Council meeting on June 19, 2025, a significant decision was made regarding the replacement of a communication tower that will impact local infrastructure. The council approved the initial posting of Ordinance Number 1498, which grants a special use permit for Core Electric Cooperative to replace an existing 63-foot lattice communication tower with a new 120-foot structure. This upgrade is expected to enhance communication services in the area.

The new tower will be located at 5955 Trout Creek Road, within an agricultural zone. A public hearing has been scheduled for July 17, 2025, allowing residents to voice their opinions and concerns regarding the project. Council members expressed their support for the ordinance, with one member inquiring about the choice of a lattice tower over a monopole design. City staff indicated that this topic would be addressed during the upcoming public hearing.

In addition to the tower discussion, the meeting included a brief session for public comments, but no residents chose to address the council at that time. The council also noted that there was no unfinished business to discuss, streamlining the meeting's agenda.

As Woodland Park continues to grow, the council's decision to upgrade communication infrastructure reflects a commitment to improving services for residents. The upcoming public hearing will provide an opportunity for community engagement and further discussion on the project.