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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
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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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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.