Colorado Springs City Council Work Session — March 9, 2026
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Council met in Council Chambers (called to order at 9:04 AM; adjourned 11:07 AM). Council approved the Feb. 23, 2026 work session minutes by consensus; authorized the City to represent a police officer in David Meray v. Christopher Laabs (Case No. 2025CV32838); received a staff presentation on public finance tools (Tax Increment Financing, Urban Renewal Authorities, special/metro districts) with related policy Q&A; introduced a resolution to amend the City Council Rules and Procedures (effective March 24, 2026); requested follow-up information on tourism improvement districts, metro-district uses, and the timing for the Southeast Strong Plan. Councilmember reports and routine staff items concluded the session.
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- Approved City Council Work Session minutes for February 23, 2026 (by consensus).
- Authorized the City to represent/defend the officer in David Meray v. Christopher Laabs, Case No. 2025CV32838 (consensus).
- Introduced a resolution amending Resolution 39-25 to adopt amendments to the 'City of Colorado Springs Rules and Procedures of City Council' (effective March 24, 2026).
- Received presentation on Tax Increment Financing, Urban Renewal Authorities, and special/metro districts and requested additional information on tourism improvement districts and metro-district applications (e.g., environmental stability, affordable housing).
- Requested staff provide timing for when the Southeast Strong Plan will be brought before Council.
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City Council Work Session
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- Call to Order and Roll Call
- Changes to Agenda
- Regular Meeting Comments
- Review of Previous Meeting Minutes
- City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes February 23, 2026 Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk
- Executive Session
- Open
- David Meray v. Christopher Laabs, Case No. 2025CV32838 Presenter: Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney
- Closed
- Presentations for General Information
- Public Finance Tools: Tax Increment and Special Districts Presenter: Carolynne White, Brownstein
- Staff and Appointee Reports
- Agenda Planner Review Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk
- Items for Introduction
- A Resolution Amending Resolution 39-25 And Adopting Amendments to the "City Of Colorado Springs Rules And Procedures Of City Council" Effective March 24, 2026 Presenter: Michael Montgomery, Deputy City Council Administrator
- Items Under Study
- Councilmember Reports and Open Discussion
- Adjourn
- Councilmember Williams attended the meeting virtually.
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