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Colorado Springs City Council minutes — December 9, 2025: consent calendar approvals, utilities actions, zoning first readings, TOPS appropriation, PPLD appointment

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Council convened at 9:02 AM and adjourned at 10:35 AM. The Consent Calendar was approved unanimously (9-0) and included final passage of Ordinance No. 25-99 (prohibiting graywater use) and Ordinance No. 25-100 (supplemental TOPS appropriation of up to $4,150,000 for the Cheyenne Mountain State Park extension). Multiple Colorado Springs Utilities-related resolutions were adopted on the Consent Calendar authorizing property acquisitions, easement actions (including use of eminent domain where needed), street lighting revenue requirements for 2026, and 2026 drainage basin fees. Several zoning map amendments (including the Percheron zone change) were approved on first reading. Council adopted recognitions (Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day; appreciation for Britt Haley) and approved appointments to boards and commissions, including the appointment of Austin Jurgensmeyer to the Pikes Peak Library District Board of Trustees. Citizens requested a crosswalk at Dry Needle Place and Cowpoke Road and raised a library funding concern. No public hearings or executive session were held.

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Approved Consent Calendar unanimously (9-0), passing multiple ordinances and resolutions by consent.
Ordinance No. 25-99 (creating Article 15 prohibiting the use of graywater within the city) — finally passed on the Consent Calendar.
Ordinance No. 25-100 — supplemental appropriation up to $4,150,000 to the Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS) Fund to complete acquisition of ~130 acres for the Cheyenne Mountain State Park extension — passed on the Consent Calendar.
Adopted multiple Colorado Springs Utilities resolutions on the Consent Calendar authorizing acquisition of properties for the Rock Island Substation relocation, eminent domain/possession and use agreements for easement acquisition (Lockwood LLC, Weston Road Holdings), disposal of surplus property (Old Twin Rocks Pump Station), and acquisitions at 1705/1715/portion of 1749 N. Academy Blvd.
Adopted Resolution setting the Street Lighting Service revenue requirement for Jan 1–Dec 31, 2026.
Adopted Resolution establishing 2026 drainage basin fees, bridge fees, detention pond facility and land fees.
Adopted Resolution stating the City does not intend to adopt a local ordinance/resolution per CRS §31-23-316(2) concerning EV charging system permitting procedures.
Approved several zoning map amendments on first reading, including Dorado Transport (ZONE-25-0005), 4880 Airport Road rezone (ZONE-24-0020), and the Percheron zone change (ZONE-25-0025) — public hearings set as applicable.
Approved City Council appointments to boards, commissions, and committees; appointed Austin Jurgensmeyer to the Pikes Peak Library District Board of Trustees (motion passed 9-0).
Adopted resolutions recognizing December 7, 2025 as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day and expressing appreciation for Britt Haley’s 13 years of service.

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Dec 9, 2025, 12:00 AMCouncil Chambersscheduled

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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. 25-99 Creating a new Article 15 (Prohibition Against the Use of Graywater Within the City) of Chapter 6 (Neighborhood Vitality/Community Health) Prohibiting the Use of Graywater within the City Presenter: Lauren Swenson, Environmental Services Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities Jenny Bishop, Engineer IV, Water Resource Planning, Colorado Springs Utilities Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities
An Ordinance Amending Budget Ordinance No. 24-104 (2025 Budget Appropriation Ordinance) for a Supplemental Appropriation to the Trails, Open Space and Parks Fund up to $4,150,000 to Complete the Acquisition of approximately 130 Acres of Property, identified as the Cheyenne Mountain State Park Extension for the Purpose of Public Open Space and Trails Presenter: Britt Haley, Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department Lonna Thelen, Program Manager, Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS) Program David Deitemeyer, Senior Program Administrator, Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS) Program
First Presentation:
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 25, 2025 Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk
A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs consenting to the dissolution of the College Creek Metropolitan District. Council District 2 Presenter: Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property located at 1765 North Academy Boulevard to be used for the Rock Island Substation Relocation Project Presenter: Jessica K. Davis, Land Resource Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities
A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property Located at 1856 North Academy Boulevard to be used for the Rock Island Substation Relocation Project Presenter: Jessica K. Davis, Land Resource Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities
A Resolution Authorizing The Use Of A Possession And Use Agreement And Eminent Domain To Acquire Permanent Easements On Real Properties Owned By The Lockwood Limited Liability Company Needed 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 Declaring the Real Property Known as Teller County Tax Schedule Number R0014623 / 3745.074000090 Surplus Property and Authorizing the Disposal of Such Property Presenter: Jessica Davis, Land Resource Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities
A Resolution Authorizing The Use Of A Possession And Use Agreement And Eminent Domain To Acquire A Permanent Easement On Real Property Owned By Weston Road Holdings Company LLC Needed 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 Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Properties located at 1705, 1715, and a portion of 1749 North Academy Boulevard to be used for the Rock Island Substation Relocation Project Presenter: Jessica K. Davis, Land Resource Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities
A Resolution Setting the Street Lighting Service Revenue Requirement for the Period of January 1, 2026 Through December 31, 2026 Presenter: Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities
A Resolution Establishing 2026 Drainage Basin Fees, Bridge Fees, Detention Pond Facility and Land Fees Presenter: Erin Powers, P.E., Stormwater Enterprise Manager
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado Establishing that the City of Colorado Springs Does Not Intend to Adopt an Ordinance or Resolution in Accord with CRS § 31-23-316(2)(a)(I) or (2)(a)(II) Concerning Electric Vehicle Charging System Permitting Procedures. (Legislative) Located in Council District: All Presenter: Johnny Malpica, Senior Comprehensive Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
Ordinance No. 25-101 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to approximately 7.03 acres located at 3875 Aerospace Boulevard from BP/cr/AP-O/SS-O (Business Park with conditions of record, Airport and Streamside Overlays) to BP/cr/AP-O/SS-O (Business Park with conditions of record, Airport and Streamside Overlays), to remove existing conditions of record. (Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing) Located in Council District 4 Presenter: Ethan Shafer, Urban Planner II, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department
Ordinance No. 26-15 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to approximately 2.17 acres located at 4880 Airport Road from R1-6/AP-O (Single Family - Medium with Airport Overlay to R-5/AP-O (Multi-Family High with Airport Overlay). (Quasi-judicial) (2nd Reading and Public Hearing). Related Files: APPL-26-0002 Located in Council District 4 Presenter: Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department
Ordinance No. 25-103 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to approximately 156.18 acres located north and south of East Woodmen Road and east and west of Banning Lewis Parkway from PDZ/AP-O (Planned Development Zone with Airport Overlay) to MX-L/AP-O (Mixed-Use Large Scale with Airport Overlay). (Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing) Related Files: ZONE-25-0025, PDZL-25-0004 Located in Council District 6 Presenter: Molly O'Brien, Planner II, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department
Recognitions
A Resolution honoring December 7, 2025 as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Presenter: Dave Donelson, Councilmember District 1
A Resolution of Appreciation of Britt Haley, Director of the Parks, Recreational and Cultural Services Department, for their 13 years of service to the City of Colorado Springs. Presenter: Travis Easton, Deputy Chief of Staff.
City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees Presenter: Lynette Crow-Iverson, Council President and Councilmember At-Large
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
Appointment to the Pikes Peak Library District Board of Trustees Presenter: Lynette Crow-Iverson, Council President and Councilmember At-Large
Public Hearing
Added Item Agenda
One Hour of Citizen Discussion for Items not on Today's Agenda per City Council Rules
Executive Session
Adjourn
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Councilmember Williams attended the meeting virtually.

Colorado Springs City Council minutes — December 9, 2025: consent calendar approvals, utilities actions, zoning first readings, TOPS appropriation, PPLD appointment

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