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Call to Order and Roll Call
Changes to Agenda
Regular Meeting Comments
Review of Previous Meeting Minutes
City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes October 13, 2025
Presenter:
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk
Executive Session
Open
Closed
Presentations for General Information
First Tee – Southern Colorado Redevelopment Presentation
Presenter:
Sandy Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, First Tee – Southern Colorado
Coroner’s 2024 Annual Report
Presenter:
Emily Russell-Kinsley, M.D., Coroner / Chief Medical Examiner
Staff and Appointee Reports
Agenda Planner Review
Presenter:
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk
Items for Introduction
A Resolution of the Colorado Springs City Council approving the boundaries of a proposed area of the city to be submitted to the director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development for designation as a CHIPS Zone under the Colorado CHIPS Zone Act.
Presenter:
Shawna Lippert, Economic Development Manager
Jessie Kimber, Economic Development Officer
A Resolution approving an Economic Development Agreement between the City Of Colorado Springs and Project Rey
Presenter:
Jessie Kimber, Economic Development Officer
Shawna Lippert, Economic Development Manager
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. 2
(Legislative)
Presenter:
Troy Stover, Business Park Development Director, Airport Economic Development
Ordinance No. 25-84 Platting Block 205 and Block 244 in Evergreen Cemetery
Presenter:
Kimberly King, Assistant Director - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Cheryl Godbout, Operations Manager - Cemetery Enterprise
Ordinance No. 25-92 amending section 101 (Vehicular Traffic Limited) of Article 27 (Park Traffic Offenses) of chapter 10 (Motor Vehicle and Traffic) vehicular traffic limited of the code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to park traffic offenses.
Presenter:
Britt I. Haley, Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department
Eric Becker, Maintenance and Operations Manager, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department
A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado approving the issuance of debt by the Copper Ridge Metropolitan District Tax-Exempt Bank Loan, Series 2025, in the estimated principal aggregate amount of $50,906,000.00.
Council District # 2
Presenter:
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
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
A Resolution Fixing and Certifying a 4.409 Mill Levy for the Colorado Springs Briargate General Improvement District 2021, Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the 2026 Budget Year
Presenter:
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer
A Resolution Summarizing Expenditures and Revenues, Adopting a Budget, and Appropriating Funds for the Colorado Springs Briargate General Improvement District 2021, Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the Calendar Year Beginning on the First Day of January 2026 and Ending on the Last Day of December 2026
Presenter:
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer
A Resolution Fixing and Certifying a 50.00 Mill Levy for the Purpose of Servicing Debt on the General Obligation Bonds of the Colorado Springs Marketplace at Austin Bluffs General Improvement District, Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the 2026 Budget Year
Presenter:
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer
A Resolution Summarizing Expenditures and Revenues, Adopting a Budget, and Appropriating Funds for the Colorado Springs Marketplace at Austin Bluffs General Improvement District, Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the Calendar Year Beginning on the First Day of January 2026 and Ending on the Last Day of December 2026
Presenter:
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer
A Resolution Fixing and Certifying the 2025 Tax Levy for Taxes Payable in 2026 at 5.000 Mills for the Colorado Springs Downtown Development Authority in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Presenter:
Chelsea Gondeck, Interim CEO, Downtown Partnership
A Resolution Approving the 2026 Budget for the Colorado Springs Downtown Development Authority in Colorado Springs Colorado
Presenter:
Chelsea Gondeck, Interim CEO, Downtown Partnership
An Ordinance Amending Section 110 (Camping on Public Property Prohibited) and Repealing Section 111 (Camping and Waste Deposit Within Public Stream/Public Stream Riparian Zone Prohibited) of Part 1 (General Offenses) of Article 6 (Offenses Affecting Property) and Repealing Section 404 (Camping Restrictions) of Part 4 (Offenses Relating to Persons) of Article 9 (Park Offenses) of Chapter 9 (Public Offenses) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, As Amended, Pertaining to Camping Regulation, and Providing Penalties for the Violation Thereof.
Presenter:
Dave Donelson, Councilmember District 1
Lieutenant Ryan Tepley, Homeless Outreach Team, Colorado Springs Police Department
Sergeant Olav Chaney, Homeless Outreach Team, Colorado Springs Police Department
Emily Vandenberg, Prosecuting Attorney, City Attorney's Office
Ordinance No. 25-93 Amending Section 201 (General Penalty) of Part 2 (General Penalty) of Article 1 (Administration) of Chapter 1 (Administration, Personnel And Finance) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to a Police Department Technology Surcharge
Presenter:
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer
Deputy Chief John Koch, Colorado Springs Police Department
Frederick Stein, Senior Attorney, City Attorney's Office
Ordinance No. 25-94 Amending Section 106 (Failure to Pay Fine) of Article 3 (Procedures) of Chapter 11 (Municipal Court) of The Code of The City Of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, Pertaining to Failure to Pay Fines, Costs, and Surcharges.
Presenter:
Commander John Koch, Colorado Springs Police Department
Frederick Stein, Public Safety Attorney, City Attorney's Office
An Ordinance Amending Article 5 (Police and Fire Alarm Systems) of Chapter 8 (Public Safety) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to Alarm User Permit Fees and Penalties for False Alarms.
Presenter:
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer
Deputy Chief John Koch, Colorado Springs Police Department
Frederick Stein, Senior Attorney, City Attorney's Office
Charles Hickey, CSPD Finance Manager
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Items Under Study
Update to the Experience Downtown Plan
Council District # 3
Presenter:
Mark De La Torre, Director of Denver Area Operations, MIG, Inc.
Elly Schaefer, Senior Project Manager, MIG, Inc.
Chelsea Gondeck, Interim Director of Planning & Mobility, Downtown Partnership
Ryan Tefertiller, Urban Planning Manager, City Planning Department
Councilmember Reports and Open Discussion
Adjourn
Councilmember Rainey joined the meeting at 9:05 AM.
Councilmember Gold joined the meeting at 9:38 AM.
Councilmember Williams attended the meeting virtually.