City Council Work Session reviews urban renewal plans, sign code updates, and legal matters; minutes approved | TheCommon

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City Council Work Session reviews urban renewal plans, sign code updates, and legal matters; minutes approved

Colorado SpringsJan 26, 20263 min read

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Colorado Springs City Council (Work Session) met Jan. 26, 2026. Council heard presentations from Home Front Military Network and Pikes Peak Community Foundation, introduced two Urban Renewal Area (URA) plans and related cooperation agreements, reviewed proposed sign code amendments, approved prior meeting minutes by consensus, authorized City representation in pending litigation, and agreed to hold a Closed Executive Session to discuss legal and real‑property matters.

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Approved the January 12, 2026 City Council Work Session minutes by consensus.
Introduced the Odyssey at North Weber URA Plan and a cooperation agreement between Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority (CSURA) and the City to assist with financing public improvements (items introduced for consideration; no final vote recorded in minutes).
Introduced the Moreno and Cascade URA Plan and a related cooperation agreement and sales tax increment allocation (items introduced for consideration; no final vote recorded in minutes).
Presented ordinances to amend City Code related to signs (UDC Chapter 7 and Chapter 3); staff described proposed changes and engagement; no final vote recorded in minutes.
Authorized the City to represent/defend the named police officer in Jonathan Zapanta v. Lilly Meyer and the City of Colorado Springs/Colorado Springs Police Department (Council consensus to authorize representation).
Council agreed (at least two‑thirds present) to proceed with a Closed Executive Session to receive legal advice and to discuss negotiations regarding real‑property sales and other legal matters.
Received informational presentations from Home Front Military Network and Pikes Peak Community Foundation (Our Spacious Skies).

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City Council Work Session

Jan 26, 2026, 12:00 AMCouncil Chambersscheduled

Agenda

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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
Changes to Agenda
Regular Meeting Comments
Review of Previous Meeting Minutes
City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 12, 2026 Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk
Presentations for General Information
Home Front Military Network Presentation Presenter: Kate Hatten, Executive Director, Home Front Military Network
Pikes Peak Community Foundation Presentation on Our Spacious Skies Presenter: Margaret Dolan, CEO, Pikes Peak Community Foundation
Staff and Appointee Reports
Agenda Planner Review Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk
Items for Introduction
A Resolution making certain legislative findings and approving the Odyssey at North Weber Urban Renewal Plan. Related Files: 26-024 Presenter: Jariah Walker, CSURA Executive Director
A Resolution approving a cooperation agreement between the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority and the City of Colorado Springs to promote redevelopment and assist with financing of public improvements for the Odyssey at North Weber Urban Renewal project pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute Section 31-25-107(9)(a)(II) Related File: 26-023 Presenter: Jariah Walker, Executive Director, Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority
A Resolution making certain legislative findings and approving the Moreno and Cascade Urban Renewal Plan. Related Files: 26-026 Presenter: Jariah Walker, CSURA Executive Director
A Resolution approving a cooperation agreement between the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority and the City of Colorado Springs to promote redevelopment and assist with financing of public improvements for the Moreno and Cascade Urban Renewal project and to approve the amount of annual sales tax increment revenue allocated pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute Section 31-25-107(9)(a)(II) Related File: 26-036 Presenter: Jariah Walker, Executive Director, Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority
Ordinance No. 26-01 amending Chapter 7 (the "Unified Development Code" or "UDC") of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, as related to Signs. (Legislative) Related Files: CODE-25-0005 Located in All Council Districts Presenter: Kurt Schmitt, Program Administrator II, City Planning Department Daniel Sexton, Land Use Review/Development Review Enterprises Planning Manager, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
Ordinance NO. 26-02 amending Part 2 (Use and Occupancy of Public Property) of Article 2 (City Properties) of Chapter 3 (Public Property and Public Works) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to sign regulations (Legislative) Related Files: CODE-25-0005 Located in All Council Districts Presenter: Kurt Schmitt, Program Administrator II, City Planning Department Daniel Sexton, Land Use Review/ Development Review Enterprises Planning Manager, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
Items Under Study
Councilmember Reports and Open Discussion
Executive Session
Open
Jonathan Zapanta v. Lilly Meyer and the City of Colorado Springs/Colorado Springs Police Department, Case No. 2025CV32509 (Dist. Ct., El Paso Cty., Colo.) Presenter: Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney
Closed
In accord with City Charter art. III, § 3-60(d) and its incorporated Colorado Open Meetings Act, C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(a), (b) and (e) the City Council, in Open Session, is to determine whether it will hold a Closed Executive Session. The issue to be discussed involves instruction to negotiators and consultation with the City Attorney for the purpose of receiving legal advice regarding two sales of real property within Peak Innovation Park. The President of Council shall poll the City Councilmembers, and, upon consent of two-thirds of the members present, may conduct a Closed Executive Session. In the event any City Councilmember is participating electronically or telephonically in the Closed Executive Session, each City Councilmember participating in the Closed Executive Session shall affirmatively state for the record that no other member of the public not authorized to participate in the Closed Executive Session is present or able to hear the matters discussed as part of the Closed Executive Session. If consent to the Closed Executive Session is not given, the item may be discussed in Open Session or withdrawn from consideration. Presenter: Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney
Adjourn
Councilmember Leinweber arrived at 9:11 AM. Councilmember Gold arrived at 9:34 AM. Councilmember Henjum and Councilmember Williams attended the meeting virtually.

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