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October 28, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final-Revised

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Agenda — 74 items

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  7. 1. Call to Order and Roll Call ▶ jump to 2:44
  8. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 3:21
  9. 7 Councilmember Leinweber joined the meeting virtually at 10:15 AM. Councilmember Williams attended the meeting virtually.
  10. 3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements
  11. 4. Consent Calendar ▶ jump to 5:57
  12. 10 These items will be acted upon as a whole, unless a specific item is called for discussion by a Councilmember or a citizen wishing to address the City Council. (Any items called up for separate consideration shall be acted upon following the Mayor's Business.)
  13. 4A. Second Presentation:
  14. 4A.A. Ordinance No. 25-78 to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to 4.09 acres located at 4955, 4965, 4985, 4995, and 5015 Austin Bluffs Parkway from MX-N/cr/AP-O (Mixed-Use Neighborhood Scale with Conditions of Record and Airport Overlay) and RE/AP-O (Single-Family Estate with Airport Overlay) to MX-M/AP-O (Mixed-Use Medium Scale with Airport Overlay). (Quasi-judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing) Related Files: N/A Council District #6 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department ZONE-25-0013 finally passed Pass
  15. 4A.B. Ordinance No. 25-79 Approving the Annual Budget for Colorado Springs Utilities and Appropriating Monies for the Several Purposes Named in the Colorado Springs Utilities' Annual Budget for the Year Ending December 31, 2026 Presenter: John Hunter, Manager Financial Planning and Risk, Colorado Springs Utilities Tristan Gearhart, Chief Financial Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities 25-554 finally passed Pass
  16. 4A.C. Ordinance No. 25-80 identifying and approving the Colorado Springs Utilities' Annual Sources of Funds for the Year Ending December 31, 2026 Presenter: John Hunter, Manager Financial Planning and Risk, Colorado Springs Utilities Tristan Gearhart, Chief Financial Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities 25-555 finally passed Pass
  17. 4A.D. Ordinance No. 25-81 annexing into the City of Colorado Springs the area known as North Gate Boulevard No. 10 Annexation consisting of 0.33 acres located south of the intersection of North Gate Boulevard Struthers Road. (Legislative) Council District #2 (if annexed) Presenter: Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department ANEX-25-0001 finally passed Pass
  18. 4A.E. Ordinance No. 25-82 annexing into the City of Colorado Springs the area known as Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane Addition No. 1 Annexation consisting of 21.37 acres located at 7020 Wyoming Lane. (Legislative) Council District #6 (if annexed) Presenter: Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department ANEX-24-0016 finally passed Pass
  19. 4A.F. Ordinance No. 25-83 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to 21.37 acres establishing a R-Flex Medium/SS-O/AP-O (R-Flex Medium with Streamside and Airport Overlays) zone district located at 7020 Wyoming Lane. (Legislative) Council District #6 (if annexed) Presenter: Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department ZONE-25-0015 finally passed Pass
  20. 4B. First Presentation:
  21. 4B.A. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 14, 2025 Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk 25-586 approved Pass
  22. 4B.B. A Resolution Approving the 2026 Budget for Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Presenter: Roger Lovell, Building Official, Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Lauren Burrus, Director of Finance, Pikes Peak Regional Building Department 25-457 adopted Pass
  23. 4B.C. A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs approving an Amended Service Plan for the Peak Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Related Files: N/A Council District #4 Presenter: Drew Foxx, Planner II, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department 25-545 adopted Pass
  24. 4B.D. A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs approving an Amended Service Plan for the Peak Metropolitan District Nos. 4, 5, 6, and 7. Related Files: N/A Council District #4 Presenter: Drew Foxx, Planner II, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department 25-546 adopted Pass
  25. 4B.E. A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs approving an amended service plan of the Hancock Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2 generally located west of the future intersection of Chelton Road and Hancock Expressway. Related items: Hancock Metropolitan District Nos 1 and 2 Property Inclusion Council District #4 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department 25-483 adopted Pass
  26. 4B.F. A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs allowing the inclusion of certain property into the boundary of the Hancock Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2. Related items: Hancock Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2 Service Plan Amendment Council District #4 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department 25-484 adopted Pass
  27. 4B.G. A Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Surplus City Property to Project Viking (the “Purchaser”) Presenter: Jessie Kimber, Director of Economic Development, City of Colorado Springs Troy Stover, Business Park Development Director, Airport Economic Development 25-540 adopted Pass
  28. 4B.H. A Resolution approving the Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the City of Colorado Springs, on behalf of its enterprise the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, and the Peak Metropolitan District No. 1 (Legislative) Presenter: Travis Easton, P.E., Deputy Chief of Staff - Infrastructure and Development 25-541 adopted Pass
  29. 4B.I. A Resolution approving the Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the City of Colorado Springs, on behalf of its enterprise the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, and the Peak Metropolitan District No. 3 related to the reimbursement of construction costs (Legislative) Presenter: Travis Easton, P.E., Deputy Chief of Staff - Infrastructure and Development 25-542 adopted Pass
  30. 4B.J. A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the Barnes & Powers North Business Improvement District. Related Files: N/A Council District #6 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department 25-486 adopted Pass
  31. 4B.K. A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the Barnes & Powers South Business Improvement District. Related Files: N/A Council District #6 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department 25-487 adopted Pass
  32. 4B.L. A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the Briargate Center Business Improvement District. Related Files: N/A Council District #2 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department 25-488 adopted Pass
  33. 4B.M. A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the Catalyst Campus Business Improvement District. Related Files: N/A Council District #3 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department 25-489 adopted Pass
  34. 4B.N. A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the Creekwalk Marketplace Business Improvement District. Related Files: N/A Council District #3 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department 25-490 adopted Pass
  35. 4B.O. A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the First and Main Business Improvement District. Related Files: N/A Council District #6 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department 25-491 adopted Pass
  36. 4B.P. A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the First and Main Business Improvement District No. 2. Related Files: N/A Council District #6 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department 25-492 adopted Pass
  37. 4B.Q. A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the First and Main North Business Improvement District. Related Files: N/A Council District #6 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department 25-493 adopted Pass
  38. 4B.R. A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the Gold Hill North Business Improvement District. Related Files: N/A Council District #3 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department 25-494 adopted Pass
  39. 4B.S. A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the Greater Downtown Colorado Springs Business Improvement District. Related Files: N/A Council District #3 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department 25-495 adopted Pass
  40. 4B.T. A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the GSF Business Improvement District. Related Files: N/A Council District #3 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department 25-496 adopted Pass
  41. 4B.U. A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the Interquest North Business Improvement District. Related Files: N/A Council District #2 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department 25-497 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 68:28
  42. 4B.V. A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the Interquest South Business Improvement District Related Files: N/A Council District #2 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department 25-498 adopted Pass
  43. 4B.W. A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the Interquest Town Center Business Improvement District. Related Files: N/A Council District #2 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department 25-499 adopted Pass
  44. 4B.X. A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the MW Retail Business Improvement District. Related Files: N/A Council District #6 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department 25-500 adopted Pass
  45. 4B.Y. A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the Park Union Business Improvement District. Related Files: N/A Council District #3 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department 25-501 adopted Pass
  46. 4B.Z. A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the Powers & Woodmen Commercial Business Improvement District. Related Files: N/A Council District #6 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department 25-502 adopted Pass
  47. 4B.AA. A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the TrueNorth Commons Business Improvement District. Related Files: N/A Council District #2 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department 25-503 adopted Pass
  48. 5. Recognitions
  49. 46 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved Pass ▶ jump to 6:57
  50. 5.A. A Resolution in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, October 2025. Presenter: Jason Crowe, ADA Title II Manager 25-588 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 12:58
  51. 5.B. A Resolution recognizing November 3-7, 2025 as National Veterans Small Business Week Presenter: Roland Rainey, Councilmember District 6 25-579 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 24:19
  52. 5.C. A Joint Proclamation Recognizing November 8, 2025 as the Senior Resource Council 2025 Holiday Dance Presenter: Nancy Henjum, Councilmember District 5 Mayor Yemi Mobolade 25-580 received ▶ jump to 26:16
  53. 6. Mayor's Business
  54. 6.A. Updates from the Mayor’s Office Presenter: Jamie Fabos, Chief of Staff 25-591 received ▶ jump to 34:06
  55. 7. Items Called Off Consent Calendar ▶ jump to 35:32
  56. 8. Utilities Business
  57. 8.A. Consideration of a Resolution Setting Certain Electric Rates within the Service Area of Colorado Springs Utilities and Regarding Certain Changes to the Electric Rate Schedules Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Chris Bidlack, City Attorney's Office - Utilities Division 25-531 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 77:46
  58. 8.B. Consideration of a Resolution Accepting the Conclusions and Recommendations of the Staff of Colorado Springs Utilities Concerning the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 Standards Amending the Federal Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities David Beckett, Senior Attorney, City Attorney's Office - Utilities Division T 25-568 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 79:15
  59. 8.C. Consideration of a Resolution Regarding Certain Changes to Colorado Springs Utilities' Utilities Rules and Regulations (URR) Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Chris Bidlack, City Attorney's Office - Utilities Division T 25-569 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 80:01
  60. 8.D. Consideration of a Resolution Making an Administrative Change in The Colorado Springs Utilities' Open Access Transmission Tariff Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities David Beckett, Senior Attorney, City Attorney's Office - Utilities Division T 25-570 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 80:44
  61. 8.E. Consideration of a Resolution Rescinding The Colorado Springs Utilities' Open Access Transmission Tariff in Conjunction with the Transfer of Functional Control of Utilities' Transmission Facilities to Southwest Power Pool Regional Transmission Organization Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities David Beckett, Senior Attorney, City Attorney's Office - Utilities Division T 25-571 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 85:55
  62. 8.F. Consideration of a Resolution Adopting Transmission Formula Rate Template And The Implementation Protocols For Establishing An Annual Transmission Revenue Requirement For Transmission Owner Filing Submittals For The Southwest Power Pool Regional Transmission Organization's Open Access Transmission Tariff Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities David Beckett, Senior Attorney, City Attorney's Office - Utilities Division T 25-572 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 86:44
  63. 9. Unfinished Business
  64. 10. New Business
  65. 10.A. Ordinance No. 25-88 amending Chapter 7 (the "Unified Development Code" or "UDC") of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to animal kennels. (Legislative) Related Files: CODE-25-0004 Located in All Council Districts Presenter: Austin Cooper, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department CODE-25-0004 postpone to a date certain Pass ▶ jump to 87:42
  66. 10.B. A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs Supporting Home Rule Municipalities in Litigation Against the State of Colorado and Asserting Home Rule Authority Over Local Land Use and Zoning Presenter: Brian Risley, Council President Pro Tem and Councilmember At Large Roland Rainey, Councilmember District 6 25-592 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 95:07
  67. 11. Public Hearing
  68. 11.A. An appeal of the City Planning Commission decision denying the appeal and approving the Old Ranch Storage Filing No. 1 Development Plan, consisting of 4.70 acres located at the northeast corner of Old Ranch Road and Rhinestone Drive. (Quasi-Judicial) Related Files: APPL-25-0007 (Council), APPL-25-0006 (CPC), DEPN-22-0021 Council District # 2 Presenter: Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department APPL-25-0007 denied Pass ▶ jump to 258:42
  69. 12. Added Item Agenda
  70. 11.A. An appeal of the City Planning Commission decision denying the appeal and approving the Old Ranch Storage Filing No. 1 Development Plan, consisting of 4.70 acres located at the northeast corner of Old Ranch Road and Rhinestone Drive. (Quasi-Judicial) Related Files: APPL-25-0007 (Council), APPL-25-0006 (CPC), DEPN-22-0021 Council District # 2 Presenter: Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department APPL-25-0007 amended Fail ▶ jump to 262:48
  71. 13. One Hour of Citizen Discussion for Items not on Today's Agenda per City Council Rules ▶ jump to 266:23
  72. 11.A. An appeal of the City Planning Commission decision denying the appeal and approving the Old Ranch Storage Filing No. 1 Development Plan, consisting of 4.70 acres located at the northeast corner of Old Ranch Road and Rhinestone Drive. (Quasi-Judicial) Related Files: APPL-25-0007 (Council), APPL-25-0006 (CPC), DEPN-22-0021 Council District # 2 Presenter: Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department APPL-25-0007 amended Fail ▶ jump to 264:33
  73. 14. Executive Session
  74. 15. Adjourn ▶ jump to 272:46