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August 26, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final-Revised

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Agenda — 44 items

  1. 1 How to Watch the Meeting
  2. 2 Coloradosprings.gov/springstv | Facebook Live: Colorado Springs City Council Facebook Page @coscity Council | SPRINGS TV - Comcast Channel 18 / 880 (HD) - Stratus IQ Channel 76 / 99 (Streaming)
  3. 3 How to Comment on Agenda Items
  4. 4 Before the meeting, you may email general comments for items not on the agenda or comments regarding agenda items to: allcouncil@coloradosprings.gov
  5. 5 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.
  6. 1. Call to Order and Roll Call ▶ jump to 0:48
  7. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 1:53
  8. 7 Councilmember Williams attended the meeting virtually.
  9. 3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements ▶ jump to 3:43
  10. 4. Consent Calendar ▶ jump to 4:04
  11. 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.)
  12. 4A. Second Presentation:
  13. 4A.A. Ordinance No. 25-67 amending Chapter 7 (the "Unified Development Code" or "UDC") of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, as related to battery-charged electric fencing and security detection fencing systems. (Legislative) Related Files: CODE-25-0002 Located in All Council Districts Presenter: Johnny Malpica, Senior Comprehensive Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department CODE-25-0002 finally passed Pass
  14. 4A.B. Ordinance No. 26-32 annexing into the City of Colorado Springs the area known as PTAA Addition No. 1 Annexation consisting of 14.12 acres located southeast of the Stetson Hills Boulevard and North Marksheffel Road intersection. (Legislative) Presenter: Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department ANEX-23-0027 finally passed Pass ▶ jump to 139:07
  15. 4B. First Presentation:
  16. 4B.A. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 12, 2025 Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk 25-425 approved Pass
  17. 4B.B. A Ordinance by the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado authorizing the issuance and delivery of its multifamily housing revenue bonds (Bradley Ridge Apartments Project), series 2025, in one or more tax-exempt or taxable series in an aggregate amount not to exceed $76,832,222.72 for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of a multifamily housing facility in the City of Colorado Springs, State of Colorado and to pay certain issuance expenses of such bonds, approving and authorizing execution of an indenture of trust, a loan agreement with the borrower, a forward bond purchase agreement, a bond purchase agreement, and a tax regulatory agreement with respect to the bonds; making findings and determinations with respect to the project and the bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of related documents; and repealing all action heretofore taken in conflict herewith. Presenter: Aimee Cox, Chief Housing and Homelessness Officer, Housing & Homelessness Response Department 25-380 approved on first reading Pass
  18. 4B.C. Ordinance No. 25-73 to fill the vacancy on the Catalyst Campus Business Improvement District’s Board of Directors. (2nd Reading and Public Hearing) (Legislative) Related Files: N/A Council District # 3 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department 25-416 approved on first reading Pass
  19. 4B.D. A resolution finding a petition for annexation of the area known as Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane Addition No. 1 consisting of 21.37 acres to be in substantial compliance with section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S. and setting a hearing date of October 14, 2025, for the Colorado Springs City Council to consider the annexation of the area. (Legislative) Council District 6 (upon approval) Presenter: Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department ANEX-24-0016R adopted Pass
  20. 4B.E. A Resolution finding a petition for annexation of the area known as North Gate Boulevard Addition No. 10 Annexation consisting of 0.33 acres to be in substantial compliance with section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S. and setting a hearing date of October 14, 2024, for the Colorado Springs City Council to consider the annexation of the area. (Legislative) Presenter: Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department ANEX-25-0001R adopted Pass
  21. 5. Recognitions ▶ jump to 4:38
  22. 20 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:16
  23. 5.A. A Resolution Recognizing September 8-13, 2025 as Sober Week in Colorado Springs Presenter: David Leinweber, Councilmember At Large 25-461 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 4:42
  24. 5.B. A Resolution of Appreciation of Phyllis Goss, Records Supervisor, PD - Records & ID, for their 36 years of service to the City of Colorado Springs. Presenter: Doug Trainer, Police Commander. 25-421 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 15:17
  25. 5.C. A Resolution of Appreciation of Brian Kates, Parks Operations Administrator, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department for their 30 years of service to the City of Colorado Springs. Presenter: Kim King, Assistant Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director. 25-422 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 27:45
  26. 5.D. Ratification of Councilmember Liaisons to City Council Appointed Boards, Commissions, and Committees and Councilmember Membership on Boards, Commissions, and Committees Presenter: Lynette Crow-Iverson, Council President and Councilmember At-Large 25-426 approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:41
  27. 6. Mayor's Business ▶ jump to 54:06
  28. 6.A. Mayor’s Office Updates Presenter: Jamie Fabos, Chief of Staff 25-437 received ▶ jump to 54:09
  29. 7. Items Called Off Consent Calendar ▶ jump to 139:05
  30. 8. Utilities Business ▶ jump to 55:52
  31. 9. Unfinished Business ▶ jump to 55:53
  32. 9.A. Ordinance No. 25-68 vacating a portion of public right-of-way known as Holly Avenue and First Street consisting of approximately 2.13 acres located northwest of the intersection at First Street and Lake Avenue. (Legislative) (Third Reading and Public Hearing). Council District # 3 Presenter: Ethan Shafer, Urban Planner II, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department SUBD-25-0021 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 55:38
  33. 9.B. Ordinance No. 25-69 amending Ordinance No. 25-31, Section 5 (Appointing Natalie Lovell As City Auditor And Prescribing Her Duties, Compensation, and Tenure In Office, And Superseding And Repealing All Prior Ordinances Inconsistent With The Provisions Of This Ordinance), And Removing The Requirement Of Certification As A Colorado Certified Public Accountant For The Position Of City Auditor. Presenter: Myra Romero, Chief Human Resources and Risk Officer Lynette Crow-Iverson, City Council President 25-377 amended Pass ▶ jump to 87:52
  34. 9.C. Ordinance No. 25-71 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to 14.12 acres establishing a MX-M/AP-O (Mixed-Use Medium Scale with Airport Overlay) zone district located southeast of the Stetson Hills Boulevard and North Marksheffel Road intersection. (Legislative) Council District #6 (upon success of annexation) Presenter: Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department ZONE-24-0006 finally passed Pass ▶ jump to 141:55
  35. 10. New Business ▶ jump to 143:04
  36. 10.A. A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs approving a consolidated Service Plan for the Contrarian Airport Metropolitan Districts Nos. 1-6 located northwest of the intersection of Drennan Road and South Marksheffel Road. Council District #4 Presenter: Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department 25-361 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 143:06
  37. 9.B. Ordinance No. 25-69 amending Ordinance No. 25-31, Section 5 (Appointing Natalie Lovell As City Auditor And Prescribing Her Duties, Compensation, and Tenure In Office, And Superseding And Repealing All Prior Ordinances Inconsistent With The Provisions Of This Ordinance), And Removing The Requirement Of Certification As A Colorado Certified Public Accountant For The Position Of City Auditor. Presenter: Myra Romero, Chief Human Resources and Risk Officer Lynette Crow-Iverson, City Council President 25-377 postponed indefinitely Fail
  38. 11. Public Hearing ▶ jump to 150:36
  39. 9.B. Ordinance No. 25-69 amending Ordinance No. 25-31, Section 5 (Appointing Natalie Lovell As City Auditor And Prescribing Her Duties, Compensation, and Tenure In Office, And Superseding And Repealing All Prior Ordinances Inconsistent With The Provisions Of This Ordinance), And Removing The Requirement Of Certification As A Colorado Certified Public Accountant For The Position Of City Auditor. Presenter: Myra Romero, Chief Human Resources and Risk Officer Lynette Crow-Iverson, City Council President 25-377 denied Fail
  40. 12. Added Item Agenda ▶ jump to 150:38
  41. 9.B. Ordinance No. 25-69 amending Ordinance No. 25-31, Section 5 (Appointing Natalie Lovell As City Auditor And Prescribing Her Duties, Compensation, and Tenure In Office, And Superseding And Repealing All Prior Ordinances Inconsistent With The Provisions Of This Ordinance), And Removing The Requirement Of Certification As A Colorado Certified Public Accountant For The Position Of City Auditor. Presenter: Myra Romero, Chief Human Resources and Risk Officer Lynette Crow-Iverson, City Council President 25-377 approved on first reading Pass
  42. 13. One Hour of Citizen Discussion for Items not on Today's Agenda per City Council Rules ▶ jump to 150:40
  43. 14. Executive Session ▶ jump to 189:38
  44. 15. Adjourn ▶ jump to 189:39