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City Council (Colorado Springs) meeting minutes — Feb 10, 2026: Rosemont recreation approved; camping ordinance hearing rescheduled; temple development appeal resolved

Colorado SpringsFeb 10, 20265 min read

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Council approved the Consent Calendar; set a revised legislative hearing (Feb 24) on the proposed camping ordinance; adopted a resolution to allow recreation at Rosemont Reservoir; approved an ordinance on residency restrictions for sexually violent predators on first reading; denied an appeal of the Colorado Springs Temple development plan while reversing Planning Commission-added conditions.

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Consent Calendar approved by unanimous consent of members present (vote 8-0-1-0).
Revised legislative hearing date of February 24, 2026 set for the proposed camping ordinance (motion passed 6-2-1-0).
Resolution authorizing recreational use of Rosemont Reservoir and surrounding property adopted (vote 8-0-1-0).
Ordinance creating Section 113 (Residence Restrictions for Sexually Violent Predators) approved on first reading (vote 8-0-1-0).
Appeal of City Planning Commission decision on the Colorado Springs Temple development plan: Council denied the appeal seeking reversal of the development plan approval and reversed the Planning Commission decision to add conditions, effectively approving the administratively approved development plan (vote 8-0-1-0).
City Council appointments to boards, commissions, and committees approved (vote 8-0-1-0).
Proclamation recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month read and acknowledged.

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Feb 10, 2026, 12:00 AMCouncil Chambersscheduled

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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:
First Presentation:
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 27, 2026 Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk
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
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
A Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding among Colorado Springs Utilities, the City of Colorado Springs, El Paso County, the El Paso-Teller County E911 Authority, and Teller County, to Acquire Digital Orthorectified Imagery in 2026 Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Tim Scheiderer, Senior Attorney, City Attorney’s Office-Utilities Michael Herrmann, Manager - Asset Management/Geospatial Technology, Colorado Springs Utilities
A Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Surplus City Property to Project Manitou (“the Purchaser”) Presenter: Troy Stover, Business Park Development Director, City of Colorado Springs
An ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to approximately 21.19 acres located northeast of Bradley Road and Powers Boulevard from R-5/AP-O (Multi-Family, High with Airport Overlay) to R-FLEX M/AP-O (R-Flex, Medium Scale with Airport Overlay). (Quasi-Judicial - First reading and setting the public hearing for February 24, 2026 in accord with City Code Section 7.5.407. Hearings for the ordinance and any related applications shall be conducted concurrent with the second reading.) Related Files: ZONE-25-0031 Located in Council District 4 Presenter: Drew Foxx, Planner II, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
Recognitions
A Proclamation recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month Presenter: Lynette Crow-Iverson, Council President and Councilmember At Large
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 Representative Presenter: Travis Easton, Acting Chief of Staff
Items Called Off Consent Calendar
Utilities Business
A Resolution Authorizing the Recreational Use of Rosemont Reservoir and Surrounding Property Presenter: Jessica K. Davis, Land Resource Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities
Unfinished Business
New Business
Ordinance NO. 26-04 Creating a new Section 113 (Residence Restrictions For Sexually Violent Predators) of Article 2 (Offenses Affecting Public Safety) Of Chapter 9 (Public Offenses) of The City of Colorado Springs 2001, As Amended, Pertaining to Residency Restrictions for Sexually Violent Predators and Providing Penalties for the Violation Thereof Presenter: Tom Bailey, Councilmember District 2 Deputy Chief John Koch, CSPD
Public Hearing
An Appeal of the City Planning Commission decision denying an appeal of the administratively approved Colorado Springs Temple Development Plan, and an appeal of the City Planning Commission decision applying conditions to the approval of the Colorado Springs Temple Development Plan, for the property consisting of 18.6 acres located at the southwest corner of Flying Horse Club Drive and Barossa Valley Road. (Quasi-Judicial) Related Files: DEPN-25-0056; APPL-25-0008; APPL-25-0010; APPL-25-0011 Located in Council District #2 Presenter: Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning 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
Approval of the Consent Agenda

City Council (Colorado Springs) meeting minutes — Feb 10, 2026: Rosemont recreation approved; camping ordinance hearing rescheduled; temple development appeal resolved

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