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City Council Meeting Minutes — Colorado Springs (October 28, 2025)
Colorado SpringsOct 28, 20254 min read
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City Council adopted the Consent Calendar (including multiple ordinances and Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) budget/source ordinances) and approved a range of utility actions from CSU, including a resolution setting electric rates and related tariff and regulatory updates. The Council approved the Interquest North BID 2026 operating plan after it was pulled from consent. Council postponed a proposed UDC amendment on kennels to November 10, 2025, adopted a Home Rule support resolution, and denied an appeal of the Old Ranch Storage Development Plan (upholding the Planning Commission) while imposing two conditions (hours and non-reflective roof) after failing to pass proposed conditions requiring a left-turn lane and an opaque wall along Rhinestone Road.
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- Consent Calendar approved by unanimous consent of members present (vote 8-0-1; one excused).
- Ordinance No. 25-79 (2026 Colorado Springs Utilities annual budget) and Ordinance No. 25-80 (CSU sources of funds) passed on the Consent Calendar.
- Resolution approving the 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the Interquest North Business Improvement District adopted (vote 6-2-1).
- Resolution setting certain electric rates within Colorado Springs Utilities' service area adopted (vote 9-0).
- Resolution accepting CSU staff conclusions regarding IIJA/PURPA standards adopted (vote 9-0).
- Resolution approving changes to CSU Utilities Rules and Regulations (URR) adopted (vote recorded as unanimous).
- Resolution making an administrative change to CSU's Open Access Transmission Tariff adopted (unanimous).
- Resolution rescinding CSU's Open Access Transmission Tariff in conjunction with transfer of functional control of transmission facilities to Southwest Power Pool (SPP) adopted (vote 9-0).
- Resolution adopting a Transmission Formula Rate Template and implementation protocols for SPP filings adopted (vote 9-0).
- Ordinance amending Chapter 7 (UDC) related to kennels postponed to November 10, 2025 (vote 9-0).
- Resolution supporting Home Rule municipalities in litigation against the State and asserting home rule authority over local land use and zoning adopted (vote 8-1).
- Council denied the appeal of the Old Ranch Storage Filing No. 1 Development Plan (upholding the Planning Commission); added conditions: revised hours of operation (Mon–Sat 6:00 AM–9:00 PM; Sun 8:00 AM–6:00 PM) and non-reflective roof material. Motions to require a left-turn lane and an opaque wall on Rhinestone Road failed.
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City Council
Oct 28, 2025, 12:00 AMCouncil Chambersscheduled
Agenda
- How to Watch the Meeting
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- How to Comment on Agenda Items
- Before the meeting, you may email general comments for items not on the agenda or comments regarding agenda items to: allcouncil@coloradosprings.gov
- 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.
- Call to Order and Roll Call
- Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
- Changes to Agenda/Postponements
- Consent Calendar
- 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.)
- Second Presentation:
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- First Presentation:
- City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 14, 2025 Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Recognitions
- A Resolution in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, October 2025. Presenter: Jason Crowe, ADA Title II Manager
- A Resolution recognizing November 3-7, 2025 as National Veterans Small Business Week Presenter: Roland Rainey, Councilmember District 6
- A Joint Proclamation Recognizing November 8, 2025 as the Senior Resource Council 2025 Holiday Dance Presenter: Nancy Henjum, Councilmember District 5 Mayor Yemi Mobolade
- How to Watch the Meeting
- Mayor's Business
- Updates from the Mayor’s Office Presenter: Jamie Fabos, Chief of Staff
- Items Called Off Consent Calendar
- Utilities Business
- 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 T
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Unfinished Business
- New Business
- 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 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
- Public Hearing
- 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
- Added Item Agenda
- One Hour of Citizen Discussion for Items not on Today's Agenda per City Council Rules
- Executive Session
- Adjourn
- 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
- 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
- Approval of the Consent Agenda
- Councilmember Leinweber joined the meeting virtually at 10:15 AM. Councilmember Williams attended the meeting virtually.
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