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City Council meeting summary

Colorado SpringsMay 12, 20264 min read

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Council approved several consent items including a fire code update (Appendix K), property and stormwater agreements, and zoning actions; adopted proclamations for mental health, public works week, wildfire awareness, and Memorial Day; confirmed appointments for City Attorney and Parks Director; and approved amendments to the Unified Development Code on first reading.

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The council passed routine and policy items that affect public safety, parks, land use, and transportation funding. Changes to the fire prevention code and a resolution recognizing wildfire awareness aim to support local fire mitigation and response. Residents may also see future development and permitting changes from the Unified Development Code update and a zoning action that designates land for park use. The mayor’s appointments for City Attorney and Parks Director were confirmed, so those offices will proceed under new leadership.

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Finally passed Ordinance updating Appendix K (Wildland Urban Interface requirements) to the Fire Prevention Code.
Approved minutes from April 28, 2026.
Adopted resolution authorizing use of possession/use agreements and eminent domain for Brookside Realignment Project using PPRTA funds.
Adopted resolution authorizing the Stormwater Enterprise Manager to execute Memorandums of Agreement with the U.S. Army for the COS Creek Plan Feasibility Study.
Approved a zoning map amendment (first reading) converting ~9.04 acres off Marksheffel Road to Public Park (PK).
Approved Reagan Ranch Park zoning map amendment on first reading via the Consent Calendar.
Adopted proclamations/resolutions recognizing May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month, May 17–23 as National Public Works Week, May 2026 as National Wildfire Awareness Month, and May 25 as Memorial Day.
Finally passed Ordinance No. 26-17 appointing Stefanie Boster as City Attorney.
Adopted resolution confirming Skyler Rorabaugh as Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director.
Ratified Councilmember liaisons to boards, commissions, and committees.
Approved on first reading amendments to Article 5 (Administration and Enforcement) of Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) to change procedural processes.

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May 12, 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:
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
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
First Presentation:
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 28, 2026 Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk
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. 26-19 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to 9.04 acres located off Marksheffel Road southeast of the intersection of Space Village Avenue and Marksheffel Road from MX-M/AP-O/APZ-1 (Mixed-use Medium Scale with Airport and Accident Potential Zone Subzone-1 Overlays) to PK/AP-O/APZ-1 (Public Park with Airport and Accident Potential Subzone-1 Overlays). (Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing) Located in Council District 4 Presenter: Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department
A Resolution authorizing the use of Possession and Use Agreements and Eminent Domain to acquire real property, permanent easements, and temporary easements using Brookside Realignment Project using PPRTA funds Presenter: Gayle Sturdivant, PE, PMP, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director Kellie Billingsley, Real Estate Services Manager
A Resolution authorizing the Stormwater Enterprise Manager to execute Memorandums of Agreement with the Department of the Army related to the COS Creek Plan Feasibility Study Presenter: Erin Powers, P.E., Stormwater Enterprise Manager
A Resolution confirming the Mayor’s appointment of Skyler Rorabaugh as the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Presenter: Yemi Mobolade, Mayor
A Proclamation Recognizing May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month Presenter: David Leinweber, Councilmember At Large
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
Ratification of Councilmember liaisons to City Council appointed Boards, Commissions, and Committees Presenter: Lynette Crow-Iverson, Council President and Councilmember At-Large
A Resolution Recognizing May 17 to May 23, 2026 as National Public Works Week Presenter: Nancy Henjum, Councilmember District 5
A Resolution Recognizing May 2026 as National Wildfire Awareness Month Presenter: Brandy Williams, Councilmember District 3
A Resolution Honoring May 25th, 2026 as Memorial Day Presenter: Ken Casey, Councilmember District 2
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Councilmember Leinweber attended the meeting virtually.

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