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City Council work session summary

Colorado SpringsJul 13, 20264 min read

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Council approved the June 8 work session minutes, reviewed a $458,000 supplemental appropriation for South Nevada corridor security, and heard plans for the Terra Mesa Metropolitan District, the Southeast Strong Neighborhood Plan, and the possible dissolution of the Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority.

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Council moved several planning and funding items forward, including a proposal to add $458,000 from the Retail Marijuana Tax Fund for security services in the South Nevada corridor. Members also reviewed a service plan for the Terra Mesa Metropolitan District and a neighborhood strategy for southeast Colorado Springs. Another major discussion focused on a city audit about concerns involving an elected official, but the minutes do not show a final action on that item at this meeting.

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Approved the June 8, 2026 City Council Work Session minutes by consensus.
Reviewed but did not finalize a $458,000 supplemental appropriation for South Nevada corridor security.
Reviewed the Terra Mesa Metropolitan District service plan for introduction.
Reviewed the Southeast Strong Neighborhood Plan and Community Strategy for introduction.
Discussed the proposed dissolution of the Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority and related boundary correction.
Reviewed a city audit on concerns involving an elected official.

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City Council Work Session

Jul 13, 2026, 3:00 PMCouncil Chamberscompleted

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 June 8, 2026 Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk
Executive Session
Open
Closed
Presentations for General Information
United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum Presentation Presenter: Marisa Wigglesworth, CEO, United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum
Staff and Appointee Reports
2027 Audit Plan Review Presenter: Natalie Lovell, City Auditor, Office of the City Auditor
Agenda Planner Review Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk
Items for Introduction
A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs approving a Service Plan for the Terra Mesa Metropolitan District relating to 42 acres located east of the intersection of Powers Boulevard and Research Parkway. Located in Council District 2 Presenter: Drew Foxx, Planner II, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 25-95 (2026 Budget Appropriation Ordinance) for a supplemental appropriation to the Retail Marijuana Tax Fund in the amount of $458,000 to fund a contract with the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority to provide security services in the South Nevada corridor Presenter: Jariah Walker, Executive Director, Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer, City of Colorado Springs
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Colorado Springs approving the Southeast Strong Neighborhood Plan and Community Strategy, together known as the Southeast Strong Neighborhood Plan. (Legislative) Council District 4 Presenter: Page Saulsbury, Comprehensive Planner II, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
An Ordinance of the City Of Colorado Springs Dissolving The Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority Presenter: Emily Evans, City Council Administrator Brandy Williams, Councilmember District 3 Roland Rainey, Councilmember District 6
An Ordinance of the City of Colorado Springs Correcting the Central Business District Boundaries of The Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority Presenter: Brandy Williams, Councilmember District 3
Items Under Study
City Audit: Review of Concerns Involving an Elected Official Presenter: Natalie Lovell, City Auditor, Office of the City Auditor
Councilmember Reports and Open Discussion
Adjourn
Councilmember Gold and Councilmember Henjum attended the meeting virtually.

Documents from this meeting

Agendahttps://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/7/2843_A_City_Council_Work_Session_26-07-13_Work_Session_Meeting_Agenda.pdf
Minuteshttps://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/7/2843_M_City_Council_Work_Session_26-07-13_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

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