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Colorado Springs City Council (April 28, 2026): approves utilities actions, land donation, zoning changes, and dissolves LETAC
Colorado SpringsApr 28, 20266 min read
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Council postponed a Unified Development Code amendment, approved utility actions including commercial recreation on watershed properties and natural gas rates, accepted a ~100-acre Pikeview Quarry donation, passed zoning and land-use changes for two developments, approved a $750,000 settlement, and finalized dissolution of the Law Enforcement Transparency and Advisory Commission (LETAC).
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- Postponed the ordinance amending multiple sections of Article 5 (Administration and Enforcement) of Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) to the May 12, 2026 City Council meeting (motion passed 9-0).
- Approved the Consent Calendar, including adoption of April 14, 2026 meeting minutes and a resolution consenting to dissolution of the Evergreen Ridge Metropolitan District (Signed Resolution 33-26) (motion passed 9-0).
- Adopted a resolution recognizing May 3–9, 2026 as Small Business Week in the Pikes Peak Region (Signed Resolution 34-26) (motion passed 9-0).
- Approved City Council appointments and removals to boards, commissions, and committees (motion passed 9-0).
- Approved on first reading an ordinance appointing Stefanie Boster as City Attorney, prescribing duties, compensation and tenure (motion passed 9-0).
- Adopted a resolution authorizing commercial recreation on Colorado Springs Utilities-controlled watershed areas and reservoirs (Signed Resolution 35-26); Councilmember Leinweber recused (motion passed 8-0-0-1).
- Adopted a resolution setting natural gas rates for Colorado Springs Utilities' March 2026 Rate Case (Signed Resolution 36-26) (motion passed 9-0).
- Finally passed Ordinance No. 26-16 repealing Ordinance Nos. 20-44 and 22-33, thereby dissolving the Law Enforcement Transparency and Advisory Commission (LETAC) (Signed Ordinance 26-16) (motion passed 9-0).
- Adopted a resolution authorizing acceptance of a donation of approximately 100 acres known as the Pikeview Quarry from Castle Concrete Company to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department (Signed Resolution 37-26) (motion passed 9-0).
- Approved on first reading the ordinance repealing and reordaining Appendix K (Wildland Urban Interface Requirements) of the Fire Prevention Code (motion passed 8-0-1-0; one member absent).
- Approved a $750,000 settlement amount in a claim arising from an April 24, 2022 arrest (motion passed 7-2).
- Finally passed zoning and land use actions: Ordinance No. 26-14 establishing the Creekside at Flying Horse zoning and land use plan for ~44.72 acres (motion passed 8-0-0-1; one recusal), and Ordinance No. 26-15 rezoning ~2.17 acres at 4880 Airport Road to R-5/AP-O with a condition requiring dedication of ~20 feet of property to Airport Road right-of-way (motion passed 7-1-0-1).
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City Council
Apr 28, 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
- 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. 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. 26-14 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to approximately 44.72 acres located northwest of the intersection of New Life Drive and Interquest Parkway from PDZ/AF-O (Planned Development Zone with United States Air Force Academy Overlay) to R-Flex Medium/AF-O (R-Flex Medium with United States Air Force Academy Overlay). (Quasi-judicial) (2nd reading and public hearing). Related Files: LUPL-25-0023 Located in Council District 2 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
- Ordinance No. 26-16 Repealing Ordinance Nos. 20-44 And 22-33 Thereby Dissolving The Law Enforcement Transparency and Advisory Commission Presenter: Roland Rainey, Councilmember District 6
- First Presentation:
- City Council Special Meeting Minutes April 6, 2026 Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk
- City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 14, 2026 Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk
- Ordinance No. 26-18 repealing and reordaining Appendix K (Wildland Urban Interface Requirements) OF Part 1 (Fire Prevention Code) of Article 4 (Fire Prevention) of Chapter 8 (Public Safety). Presenter: Kris Cooper, Fire Marshal
- Establishing the Creekside at Flying Horse Land Use Plan for a residential development consisting of approximately 44.72 acres located northwest of the intersection of New Life Drive and Interquest Parkway. (Quasi-judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing). Related Files: ZONE-25-0038 Located in Council District 2 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
- Ordinance No. 26-20 amending multiple sections of Article 5 (Administration and Enforcement) of Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, as related to procedural process (Legislative) Located in Council Districts Citywide Presenter: Daniel Sexton, LUR/DRE Planning Manager, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
- Ordinance No. 26-17 appointing Stefanie Boster as City Attorney and prescribing her duties, compensation, and tenure In Office, and superseding and repealing all prior ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance Presenter: Yemi Mobolade, Mayor
- A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs consenting to the dissolution of the Evergreen Ridge Metropolitan District. Related Files: N/A Located in Council District 3 Presenter: Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
- Resolution to Authorize Commercial Recreation on Utilities-Controlled Watershed Areas and Reservoirs Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Abigail Ortega, General Manager of Infrastructure and Resources Planning, Colorado Springs Utilities
- Recognitions
- Mayor's Business
- Items Called Off Consent Calendar
- Utilities Business
- Unfinished Business
- New Business
- Public Hearing
- Added Item Agenda
- One Hour of Citizen Discussion for Items not on Today's Agenda per City Council Rules
- Executive Session
- Adjourn
- Consideration of a Resolution Setting Certain Natural Gas Rates for Colorado Springs Utilities' March 2026 Rate Case Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Chris Bidlack, City Attorney's Office - Utilities Division
- A Resolution Recognizing May 3-9, 2026 As Small Business Week In The Pikes Peak Region Presenter: Brian Risley, Council President Pro Tem and Councilmember At Large
- City Council Appointments and Removals to Boards, Commissions, and Committees Presenter: Lynette Crow-Iverson, Council President and Councilmember At Large
- A Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of a Donation of Approximately 100 Acres of Land Known as the Pikeview Quarry Presenter: Kim King, Acting Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department Lonna Thelen, Design and Development Manager, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department David Deitemeyer, Senior Program Administrator, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department
- Creekside at Flying Horse Estimated Time: 20 minutes
- Airport Road Multi-Family Estimated time: 15 minutes
- Request for approval of settlement amount in a claim arising from an arrest by officers on April 24, 2022. Presenter: Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney
- Approval of the Consent Agenda
- Councilmember Leinweber attended the meeting virtually.
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