City Council Work Session
Council Chambers
Agenda — 45 items
- 1 How to Watch the Meeting
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- 3 Estimated agenda item times are provided for planning purposes and do not constitute notice of a specific time for any item. Items may take more or less time than estimated. City Council may amend the order of items.
- 1. Call to Order and Roll Call
- 2. Changes to Agenda
- 5 Councilmember Williams attended the meeting virtually.
- 3. Regular Meeting Comments
- 4. Review of Previous Meeting Minutes
- 4.A. City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes September 22, 2025 Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk
- 5. Presentations for General Information
- 6. Staff and Appointee Reports
- 6.A. Agenda Planner Review Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk
- 7. Items for Introduction
- 7.A. 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
- 7.B. 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
- 7.C. 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
- 7.D. 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
- 7.E. 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
- 7.F. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado rescinding Resolution No. 183-24 and establishing fees and charges associated with the building permit applications for the Development Review Enterprise. (Legislative) Presenter: Daniel Sexton, Planning Manager, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
- 19 Items 7G through 7X 2026 Business Improvement District Budget Presentation Estimated Time: 45 minutes
- 7.G. 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
- 7.H. 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
- 7.I. 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
- 7.J. 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
- 7.K. 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
- 7.L. 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
- 7.M. 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
- 7.N. 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
- 7.O. 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
- 7.P. 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
- 7.Q. 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
- 7.R. 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
- 7.S. 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
- 7.T. 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
- 7.U. 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
- 7.V. 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
- 7.W. 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
- 7.X. 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
- 8. Items Under Study
- 9. Councilmember Reports and Open Discussion
- 10. Executive Session
- 10A. Open
- 10B. Closed
- 10B.A. In accord with City Charter art. III, § 3-60(d) and its incorporated Colorado Open Meetings Act, C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(a), (b) and (e) the City Council, in Open Session, is to determine whether it will hold a Closed Executive Session. The issues to be discussed involve instruction to negotiators and consultation with the City Attorney for the purpose of receiving legal advice regarding (i) the sale of real property within Peak Innovation Park, (ii) an Intergovernmental Agreement for facilities acquisition and payment related to Peak Innovation Park, (iii) an Intergovernmental Agreement for facilities acquisition and payment related to Peak Innovation Park, (iv) an economic development and incentive agreement, and (v) legal advice regarding criminal penalties associated with public camping. The President of Council shall poll the City Councilmembers, and, upon consent of two-thirds of the members present, may conduct a Closed Executive Session. In the event any City Councilmember is participating electronically or telephonically in the Closed Executive Session, each City Councilmember participating in the Closed Executive Session shall affirmatively state for the record that no other member of the public not authorized to participate in the Closed Executive Session is present or able to hear the matters discussed as part of the Closed Executive Session. If consent to the Closed Executive Session is not given, the item may be discussed in Open Session or withdrawn from consideration Presenter: Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney
- 11. Adjourn