City Council meeting minutes — November 10, 2025: budget adopted on first reading; public-safety and camping code changes advanced; multiple annexations approved

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Call to Order and Roll Call

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:

First Presentation:

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 28, 2025 Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk

A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs approving a Service Plan for the Miller Downs Metropolitan District located generally northwest of the intersection of North Marksheffel Road and Dublin Boulevard. Related Items: ANEX-24-0016, ZONE-25-0016 and LUPL-25-0006 Council District #6 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

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

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

A Resolution fixing and certifying the 2025 annual assessment mill levy for assessments payable in 2026 at zero (0.00) mills upon each dollar of assessed valuation within the Briargate Special Improvement Maintenance District Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer

A Resolution fixing and certifying the 2025 annual assessment mill levy for assessments payable in 2026 at 1.009 mills upon each dollar of assessed valuation within the Colorado Avenue Gateway Special Improvement Maintenance District Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer

A Resolution fixing and certifying the 2025 annual assessment mill levy for assessments payable in 2026 at 3.935 mills upon each dollar of assessed valuation within the Nor’wood Special Improvement Maintenance District Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer

A Resolution fixing and certifying the 2025 annual assessment mill levy for assessments payable in 2026 at 13.416 mills upon each dollar of assessed valuation within the Old Colorado City Security & Maintenance District Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer

A Resolution fixing and certifying the 2025 annual assessment mill levy for assessments payable in 2026 at 3.858 mills upon each dollar of assessed valuation within the Stetson Hills Special Improvement Maintenance District Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer

A Resolution fixing and certifying the 2025 annual assessment mill levy for assessments payable in 2026 at 3.615 mills upon each dollar of assessed valuation within the Woodstone Special Improvement Maintenance District Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer

A Resolution fixing and certifying the 2025 annual assessment mill levy for assessments payable in 2026 at $1.10 per front footage of real property within the Platte Avenue Special Improvement Maintenance District Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer

Ordinance No. 25-85 Making and Certifying the 2025 Tax Levy for Taxes Payable in 2026 at 3.009 Mills (comprised of a general operating mill levy of 4.279 mills and a temporary tax credit of 1.270 mills) Upon Each Dollar of Assessed Valuation of All Taxable Property and a Tax Credit of 3.009 Mills Upon Each Dollar of Assessed Valuation of All Taxable Business Personal Property Within the Corporate Limits of the City of Colorado Springs Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer

Ordinance No. 25-86 Repealing Ordinance No. 24-102 and Adopting the City of Colorado Springs - 2026 Salary Structure for Civilian and Sworn Municipal Employees Presenter: Myra Romero, Chief Human Resources and Risk Office Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer

Ordinance No. 25-87 Amending Part 4 (Connection and Installation of System) of Article 4 (Water Code) of Chapter 12 (Utilities) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to connection to Colorado Springs Utilities' Water System. Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities

A Resolution Declaring the Real Property Known as El Paso County Tax Schedule Number 7427205013 Surplus Property and Authorizing the Disposal of Such Property to Mark Hassen as the One Logical Purchaser Presenter: Jessica Davis, Land Resource Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities

A Resolution Declaring the Real Property Known as El Paso County Tax Schedule Number 7405331001 Surplus Property and Authorizing the Disposal of Such Property by Listing the Property with a Real Estate Consultant Presenter: Jessica Davis, Land Resource Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities

A Resolution Authorizing The Acquisition Of Real Property From BNSF Railway Co. To Be Used For The Kelker To South Plant Transmission Project Presenter: Jessica K. Davis, Land Resource Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities

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

The City Clerk reports that on October 29, 2025, there was filed with her a petition for the annexation of Lotus Siferd Addition No.1 Annexation. The City Clerk herewith communicates such to City Council and recommends that the petition and map be referred to the City Administration for review and recommendation regarding whether the petition is in substantial compliance with Section 31-12-107(1). Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk

The City Clerk reports that on October 29, 2025, there was filed with her a petition for the annexation of Orchid Street Addition No.1 Annexation. The City Clerk herewith communicates such to City Council and recommends that the petition and map be referred to the City Administration for review and recommendation regarding whether the petition is in substantial compliance with Section 31-12-107(1). Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk

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

Ordinance No. 25-89 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to approximately 6.07 acres located northeast of Stetson Hills Boulevard and Last Chance Drive from PDZ/AP-O/SS-O (Planned Development Zone District with Airport and Streamside Overlays) to PK/AP-O (Public Park with Airport Overlay). (Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing) Related Files: N/A Located in Council District 6 Presenter: Austin Cooper, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

An Ordinance No. 25-90 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to approximately 3.41 acres located northeast of Dublin Boulevard and Vincent Drive from PF/SS-O/AF-O (Public Facilities with Streamside and United States Air Force Academy Overlays) to MX-M/SS-O/AF-O (Mixed-Use Medium Scale with Streamside and United States Air Force Academy Overlays). (Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing). Related Files: N/A Located in Council District 1 Presenter: Austin Cooper, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Ordinance No. 25-91 to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to 14,553 square feet located at 35 East Ramona Avenue from R-5/SS-O (Multi-Family High with Streamside Overlay) to MX-M/CR/SS-O (Mixed-Use Medium Scale with Conditions of Record and Streamside Overlay). (Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing) Related Files: None Council District # 3 Presenter: William Gray, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Recognitions

A Resolution honoring November 11, 2025 as Veterans Day Presenter: Roland Rainey, Councilmember District 6

Mayor's Business

Updates from the Mayor’s Office Representative Presenter: Jamie Fabos, Chief of Staff

Items Called Off Consent Calendar

Utilities Business

Unfinished Business

New Business

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

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

Ordinance No. 25-95 Adopting the Annual Budget and Appropriating Funds for the Several Purposes Named in Said Budget for the Year Ending December 31, 2026 Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer

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

Public Hearing

Woodmen Road Addition No. 3 Annexation Estimated Time: 15 minutes

A resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as Woodmen Road Addition No. 3 (Legislative) Associated Files: ANEX-24-0014 Council District: Upon Annexation District 1 Presenter: Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department

Ordinance No. 25-96 annexing the area known as Woodmen Road Addition No. 3 located northeast of the West Woodmen Road and Cedar Valley Lane intersection consisting of 0.11 acres. (Legislative) Associated Files: ANEX-24-0014 Council District: Upon Annexation District 1 Presenter: Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department

Peach Ranch Annexation Estimated Time: 45 minutes

A resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as Peach Ranch Addition No. 1 Annexation (Legislative) Associated Files: ANEX-24-0012, ZONE-24-0024, LUPL-24-0017 Council District: Upon Annexation District 2 Presenter: Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Ordinance No. 25-97 annexing the area known as Peach Addition No. 1 located southeast of North Powers Boulevard and Research Parkway intersection off Tutt Boulevard consisting of 42.43 acres. (Legislative) Associated Files: ANEX-24-0012, ZONE-24-0024, LUPL-24-0017 Council District: Upon Annexation District 2 Presenter: Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Ordinance No. 25-98 establishing a R-Flex Low/AP-O/SS-O (Residential Flex Low Scale with Airport and Streamside Overlays) zone district for 42.43 acres located southeast of North Powers Boulevard and Research Parkway intersection off Tutt Boulevard. (Legislative) Associated Files: ANEX-24-0012, ZONE-24-0024, LUPL-24-0017 Council District: Upon Annexation District 2 Presenter: Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Establishing the Peach Ranch Land Use Plan for proposed Single Family Use consisting of 42.43 acres located southeast of North Powers Boulevard and Research Parkway intersection from Tutt Boulevard. (Legislative) Associated Files: ANEX-24-0012, ZONE-24-0024, LUPL-24-0017 Council District: Upon Annexation District 2 Presenter: Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Following a recess of the Regular City Council meeting, City Council shall reconvene as the Board of Directors of the Briargate General Improvement District 2021 for action on the following item:

A Public Hearing on the Budget 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 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

Following adjournment of the Board of Directors of the Briargate General Improvement District 2021, City Council shall reconvene as the Board of Directors of the Marketplace at Austin Bluffs General Improvement District for action on the following item:

A Public Hearing on the Budget 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 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

Following adjournment of the Board of Directors of the Marketplace at Austin Bluffs General Improvement District, City Council shall reconvene as City Council to complete the Regular meeting agenda.

Added Item Agenda

One Hour of Citizen Discussion for Items not on Today's Agenda per City Council Rules

Executive Session

Adjourn

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

Approval of the Consent Agenda