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Council Work Session  
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Monday, April 8, 2024  
10:00 AM  
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call  
7 -  
Present  
Councilmember Yolanda Avila, President Pro Tem Lynette Crow-Iverson,  
Councilmember Dave Donelson, President Randy Helms, Councilmember Nancy  
Henjum, Councilmember David Leinweber, and Councilmember Brian Risley  
2 - Councilmember Mike O'Malley, and Councilmember Michelle Talarico  
Excused  
2. Changes to Agenda  
President Helms stated the second item in the Closed Executive Session  
will be taken after item 10.A.  
Consensus of City Council agreed to this change on the agenda.  
3. Regular Meeting Comments  
President Helms requested item 4B.J. be removed from the April 9, 2024  
City Council meeting Consent Calendar because it is currently scheduled  
as a back-to-back item, and he would prefer for it to be postponed for two  
weeks.  
Consensus of City Council agreed to this change.  
4. Review of Previous Meeting Minutes  
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4.A.  
City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes March 25, 2024  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: 3-25-24 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes Final  
Councilmember Henjum requested the minutes of item 10. of the March 25,  
2024 Work Session be revised to include that when she met with the  
Bishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda, the key statement was actually  
not just meeting him, but a joint conversation with him and the Men of  
Influence regarding having conversations around profound differences in  
conflict and reconciliation with violence. Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk,  
stated she will make that amendment.  
The minutes of the March 25, 2024 Work Session were approved as  
amended by Consensus of City Council.  
5. Executive Session  
5A. Open  
There was no Open Executive Session.  
5B. Closed  
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5B.A.  
In accord with City Charter art. III, § 3-60(d) and its incorporated  
Colorado Open Meetings Act, C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) and (e) and City  
Code § 1.5.506(B), the City Council, in Open Session, is to determine  
whether it will hold a Closed Executive Session. The issues to be  
discussed involve (i) consultation with the City Attorney for the purpose of  
receiving legal advice related to short term rental regulations and (ii)  
consultation with the City Attorney for the purpose of receiving legal  
advice and determining positions relative to negotiation regarding a  
litigation settlement in excess of $100,000 in El Paso County District  
Court Case No. 20CV31791, Myers & Sons Construction, L.P. v. City of  
Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs Utilities.  
The President of Council shall poll the City Councilmembers, and, upon  
consent of two-thirds of the members present, may conduct a Closed  
Executive Session. In the event any City Councilmember is participating  
electronically or telephonically in the Closed Executive Session, each  
City Councilmember participating in the Closed Executive Session shall  
affirmatively state for the record that no other member of the public not  
authorized to participate in the Closed Executive Session is present or  
able to hear the matters discussed as part of the Closed Executive  
Session. If consent to the Closed Executive Session is not given, the  
item may be discussed in Open Session or withdrawn from  
consideration.  
Presenter:  
Wynetta Massey, City Attorney  
Attachments: Closed Session memo - 4-1-24  
Ben Bolinger, Legislative Counsel, City Attorney’s Office, stated that in  
accord with City Charter art. III, § 3-60(d) and its incorporated Colorado  
Open Meetings Act, C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) and (e), the City Council, in  
Open Session, is to determine whether it will hold an electronic Closed  
Executive Session. The issues to be discussed involve (i) consultation with  
the City Attorney for the purpose of receiving legal advice related to short  
term rental regulations and (ii) consultation with the City Attorney for the  
purpose of receiving legal advice and determining positions relative to  
negotiation regarding a litigation settlement in excess of $100,000 in El  
Paso County District Court Case No. 20CV31791, Myers & Sons  
Construction, L.P. v. City of Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs  
Utilities.  
President Helms polled City Council regarding the desire to proceed with  
an electronic Closed Executive Session. At least two-thirds of City Council  
agreed to proceed in an electronic Closed Executive Session.  
6. Presentations for General Information  
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6.A.  
Cultural Affairs Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR) - 2023  
year-end Lodgers and Auto Rental Tax (LART) contract update to City  
Council  
Presenter:  
Angela Seals, President and CEO, Cultural Affairs Office of the Pikes  
Peak Region  
Attachments: Cultural Office LART End of Year 2023 Report Slidedeck  
Angela Seals, President and CEO, Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak  
Region (COPPeR), presented the six-month Lodgers and Auto Rental Tax  
(LART) contract update. She provided an overview of their mission, service  
area, COPPer office staff, focus arenas of impact, and 2023 highlights. Ms.  
Seals went over building an arts destination, the impact of cultural tourists,  
cultural promotion/tourism key performance indicators (KPIs), creative  
economy KPIs, special community initiatives KPIs, fiscal  
management/accountability KPIs, and ongoing advocacy KPIs.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how much COPPeR receives from LART.  
Ms. Seals stated $450,000, which is one of the smallest amounts provided  
to an organization by LART.  
Councilmember Henjum asked how they calculate the number of tourists  
versus the number of locals visiting PeakRadar. Ms. Seals stated they use  
Google Analytics which identifies where the IP address is located.  
Councilmember Henjum asked how they connect tourists with PeakRadar.  
Ms. Seals explained how they embed PeakRadar in hotels and other  
attractions in the community.  
Councilmember Leinweber stated PeakRadar helps connect people with  
like-minded people and asked what challenges COPPeR faces with  
tracking all the different types of groups. Ms. Seals stated they always  
welcome additional help and the PeakRadar Pages did help identify those  
groups, but because the City has grown so much, it was really difficult to  
make sure the information was updated each year.  
President Pro Tem Crow Iverson asked how much of their budget is funded  
by LART. Ms. Seals stated approximately sixty-five percent.  
Councilmember Donelson asked what the biggest art events are. Ms.  
Seals stated the largest venues are the World Arena, Fine Arts Center, Ent  
Center for the Arts, and the Pikes Peak Center.  
Councilmember Donelson asked what year these numbers represent. Ms.  
Seals stated the data was collected in 2021 which still had impact from the  
pandemic.  
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6.B.  
Colorado Springs Sports Corp - 2023 year-end Lodgers and Auto  
Rental Tax (LART) contract update to City Council  
Presenter:  
Megan Leatham, President and CEO, Colorado Springs Sports Corp  
Attachments: CSSC - LART 2023 year-end City Council Presentation 4-8-24  
Megan Latham, President and CEO, Brianna Goodwin, Chief  
Development Officer, and Aubrey Mccoy, Chief Operating Officer,  
Colorado Springs Sports Corp (CSSC), stated they received $900,000  
from Lodgers and Auto Rental Tax (LART) where $300,000 of that amount  
is money in and money out which they use to bid for events and the  
remaining $600,000 is twenty-two percent of their operating budget. She  
provided a brief overview of mission, their objectives, 2023 company  
year-end statistics, Sports Commission, 2023 endorsed events, future  
objectives, and key performance indicators (KPI).  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the events go through the LART  
process. Ms. Latham stated due to the timing of the LART application  
cycle, sometimes the events need to be funded outside of those dates.  
Councilmember Henjum asked how the Sports Authority is connected to  
C2C. Ms. Latham stated it is through the State's Regional Tourism  
Authority (RTA) requirements for the Colorado Sports Authority, which  
started ten to fifteen years ago, specifically focused on Weidner Field and  
Ed Robson Arena, which make sure that they are bringing out of town  
visitors to those specific venues. She stated it requires there is an authority  
such as an audit committee to oversee it which includes a Mayor appointed  
chair and a City Council representative, Aaron McGuire. Councilmember  
Henjum stated she was not aware of there being a City Council  
representative. Emily Evans, City Council Administrator, stated she will  
look into that.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked why there is a decrease in economic  
impact from the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). Ms. Latham  
stated their numbers do not reflect USOC economic impact because they  
are a separate entity they are only reporting the tourism impact they bring  
into the community.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked how City Council can assist with gaining  
access to the trails being used for the Pikes Peak APEX event which are  
currently being blocked by Colorado Springs Utilities and the United States  
Forest Service. Ms. Latham stated they have met with the United States  
Forest Service and Trails, Open Space, and Parks (TOPS) to see how  
they can gain access and illustrate to them how they will be good stewards  
of the trails. Councilmember Donelson commented that the CSU water  
system cannot be jeopardized.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the Switchbacks games count toward  
the State’s requirements. Ms. Latham stated they do not.  
7. Staff and Appointee Reports  
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7.A.  
Agenda Planner Review  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: Agenda Planner Review 4-8-24  
There were no comments on this item.  
8. Items for Introduction  
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8.A.  
A Resolution adopting and entering into The Trust Agreement for The  
Colorado Firefighter Heart, Cancer, And Behavioral Health Benefits  
Trust and taking other actions in connection therewith  
Presenter:  
Randy Royal, CSFD Fire Chief  
Jayme McConnellogue, Deputy Fire Chief  
Attachments: Heart_Cancer-Trust-Agreement-IGA-3-11-24  
Heart and Cancer PPT - City Council Final  
Resolution-ColoradoFirefighterTrust-FINAL-3-28-24.docx  
Randy Royal, Fire Chief, Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD),  
introduced the Resolution adopting and entering into the trust agreement  
for the Colorado Firefighter Heart, Cancer, (CFHC) and Behavioral Health  
Benefits Trust.  
Jayme McConnellogue, Deputy Fire Chief, CSFD, provided an overview of  
the trust, CFHC Trust’s Heart Program, CFHC Trust’s Cancer Program,  
CSFD Firefighter cancer statistics, Cancer Program eligibility,  
advantages, benefits, awards, and cost breakdown. She went over the  
Behavioral Health Program benefits and cost breakdown.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the $500,000 funding from Department  
of Local Affairs (DOLA), is specifically allocated for Colorado Springs. Ms.  
McConnellogue confirmed they are.  
Councilmember Donelson asked what this fund was previously used for.  
Ms. McConnellogue stated it was for cardiac care. Ryan Talmage, Risk  
Manager, Human Resources, explained they are reimbursed by DOLA  
each year based on costs.  
Councilmember Risley asked who pays for the behavioral trust. Ms.  
McConnellogue stated it is fully funded by the State.  
Councilmember Henjum asked when the program started. Ms.  
McConnellogue stated the program started in 2014.  
Councilmember Henjum asked how many municipalities are already  
participating in the program. Ms. McConnellogue stated there are 98  
departments participating in the Heart Trust Program and 103 are  
participating in the Cancer Trust Program.  
President Helms requested an annual briefing on these programs if they  
are approved. Ms. McConnellogue and Chief Royal confirmed they would.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the cost of the premiums is anticipated  
to increase. Ms. McConnellogue stated she has not researched that, but  
DOLA will reimburse the costs.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how many cases of skin cancer and  
melanoma have been diagnosed. Mr. Talmage stated there have been ten  
cases of skin cancer and five cases of melanomas.  
Councilmember Donelson asked what the total costs to the City would be  
for the first three years. Ms. McConnellogue stated it would be zero dollars  
for the first three years, in the fourth year it would cost $51,228, and the fifth  
year would cost $167,901.  
Councilmember Donelson asked when Denver, CO started participating in  
the trusts. Ms. McConnellogue stated approximately a year ago.  
Councilmember Donelson asked what group the firefighters are being  
compared to in the statistics findings. Ms. McConnellogue stated they were  
compared to the general population and was conducted by the International  
Agency on Research Cancer, and she will provide additional information.  
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8.B.  
An Ordinance Platting Two Columbaria in Evergreen Cemetery in Block  
210  
Presenter:  
Britt I. Haley, Director - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services  
Kim King, Assistant Director - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services  
Attachments: Exhibit A - Map of Evergreen Cemetery  
Exhibit B - Schematic of New Columbarium  
4-8-24 - Evergreen Cemetery New Columbaria Platting in Block 210  
4-8-24 - Evergreen Cemetery New Columbaria Ordinance  
Kim King, Assistant Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services,  
presented the Ordinance platting two columbaria in Evergreen Cemetery in  
Block 210. She provided a brief history of Evergreen Cemetery,  
columbaria location, columbaria examples, and columbarium schematic.  
Councilmember Henjum asked how many slots are remaining in the  
columbaria. Ms. King stated there are a total of 96 compartments and only  
18 have been sold.  
Councilmember Donelson and Councilmember Leinweber asked if the  
columbaria will match the existing columbaria on site. Ms. King stated they  
are a different color granite but confirmed they will be complementary of  
each other.  
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8.C.  
An Ordinance Amending Section 201 (General Penalty) of Part 2  
(General Penalty) of Article 1 (Administration) of Chapter 1  
(Administration, Personnel and Finance) of the Code of the City of  
Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, Pertaining to Automated Vehicle  
Identification Systems  
Presenter:  
Chief Adrian Vasquez, Colorado Springs Police Department  
Commander Pamela Castro, Colorado Springs Police Department  
Shantel Withrow, Division Chief - Prosecution, City Attorney’s Office  
Attachments: AVIS_Ch_1-ORD-2024-02-14.docx  
2024 AVIS-Council Presentation_VFinal.pptx  
Shantel Withrow, Division Chief - Prosecution, City Attorney’s Office,  
presented the Ordinances amending City Code pertaining to Automated  
Vehicle Identification Systems (AVIS). She provided an overview of AVIS,  
current Ordinances, background regarding why the change is needed, and  
proposed City Code changes for 10.1.115 and five other City Code  
sections which reference AVIS, the penalties, or definitions.  
Councilmember Donelson asked what would be the outcome if another  
person other than the owner of the vehicle is cited for speeding. Ms.  
Withrow stated under state law, the registered owner is responsible, but  
anyone receiving a ticket can challenge it in municipal court where each  
case is reviewed on a fact specific basis.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how the Final Order of Liability is  
presented. Ms. Withrow stated it is initially sent in the mail, but the final  
order or original notice will have to be personally served before collections  
can be assessed against them.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if the vendor mailing the tickets will be  
located out of state. Adrian Vasquez, Chief, Colorado Springs Police  
Department (CSPD), stated the vendor is represented in multiple states  
and is the same vendor they currently use for photo red light tickets.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if a first-time speeding of ten miles per  
hour or less violation will be issued a warning or a ticket. Ms. Withrow  
stated they do not intend to capture those types of violations, but the law  
would require a warning in that situation.  
Councilmember Donelson asked why the City will not be issuing points  
against driver’s licenses with these violations. Ms. Withrow stated the state  
law does not allow points to be issued because the offense is a civil  
infraction.  
President Helms asked if a civilian will be monitoring these areas. Ms.  
Withrow confirmed there will be.  
Chief Vasquez identified the current use - photo red light program,  
proposed new program of speed safety cameras, implementation, and  
benefits.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if an Officer could issue points against a  
license. Chief Vasquez stated not if CSPD used AVIS technology to detect  
the violation.  
President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson asked if points could be issued if it was  
an egregious amount of speed over the limit. Chief Vasquez stated not if  
AVIS technology was used to assess it.  
Councilmember Henjum asked why there would be a person assigned to  
capture the speeding violations when speeding is a 24-hour issue. Chief  
Vasquez stated it is because it is a statutory requirement that it is a staffed  
system.  
Councilmember Henjum asked how long the warnings will be in place in an  
area before tickets will be issued. Chief Vasquez stated there will be a  
thirty-day requirement to notify the public and then another thirty-day  
requirement of issuing warnings.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if a vehicle is used in a crime, would the  
owner be held responsible for the crime. Chief Vasquez stated they would  
have to determine the responsibility of the owner. Ms. Withrow stated they  
would not hold the owner liable in the case of a stolen vehicle.  
Councilmember Henjum requested this information be presented to the  
Citizen’s Transportation Advisory Board. Chief Vasquez agreed to that  
request.  
Councilmember Donelson asked where the revenue goes. Chief Vasquez  
stated the City’s General Fund.  
Councilmember Donelson requested the amount collected from the  
red-light cameras. Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer, stated that  
revenue is not tracked separately from other nonmoving violations so that  
specific amount would be difficult to determine.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how they will know if the system will pay  
for itself if the revenue is not tracked separately. Ms. McDaniel stated if  
they receive money from the vendor after the vendor has removed their  
fees, it will illustrate that it is a net neutral program.  
President Helms and Councilmember Henjum stated they support this  
program in order to address speeding and traffic safety.  
Councilmember Leinweber stated he supports this system but has  
concerns about video monitoring citizens.  
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8.D.  
An Ordinance Amending Section 101 (Penalties) and Repealing and  
Reordaining Section 115 (Automated Vehicle Identification System  
(AVIS)) Both of Part 1 (General Provisions), Amending Section 202  
(Definitions) of Part 2 (Definitions) of Article 1 (Administration and  
Enforcement), Amending Section 104 (Exceeding Posted Speed Limit)  
of Article 5 (Speed Regulations), and Amending Section 105 (Traffic  
Control Signal Legend) of Article 17 (Official Control Signal Legend) of  
Chapter 10 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the Code of the City of  
Colorado Springs 2001, As Amended, Pertaining to Automated Vehicle  
Identification Systems.  
Presenter:  
Chief Adrian Vasquez, Colorado Springs Police Department  
Commander Pamela Castro, Colorado Springs Police Department  
Shantel Withrow, Division Chief - Prosecution, City Attorney’s Office  
Attachments: AVIS_Ch_10-ORD-2024-02-14.docx  
2024 AVIS-Council Presentation_VFinal  
Please see comments in Agenda item 8.C.  
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8.E.  
An Ordinance amending multiple Sections of Article 7 (Sales and Use  
Tax) and Section 105 (Applicability of City Sales and Use Tax  
Ordinance) of Article 10 (Motion Picture Theater Admissions Tax) both  
of Chapter 2 (Business Licensing, Liquor Regulation and Taxation) of the  
Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as Amended, pertaining to  
Sales Related to a School  
Presenter:  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer  
Attachments: SalesTaxExemptionSalesSchoolORD-2024-03-04_Clean  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer, presented the Ordinance  
amending City Code pertaining to sales related to a school. She provided  
an overview of current City Code which currently requires both public and  
non-public schools to obtain a city sales tax license and collect city sales  
tax on retail sales, including all fundraising activities. She identified the  
proposed sales tax exemption for retail sales made by schools, parent or  
teacher organizations, booster clubs, and student classes or clubs,  
provided that all proceeds from these sales are intended for the benefit of a  
school or school-approved student organization and this exemption would  
apply to both public and non-public schools, kindergarten through twelfth  
grade.  
Councilmember Henjum read a prepared statement regarding a concern  
she received from a constituent, Jim Kline, regarding the school's Robotics  
Team, and the challenges they face with fund raising.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked what percentage of sales tax this  
represents. Ms. McDaniel stated the fiscal impact to the City would be  
approximately $30,000 per year.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if this is limited to public schools, if  
colleges are included, and is based on the number of students enrolled.  
Ms. McDaniel stated she will provide that information.  
Councilmember Risley stated if an entity is already tax-exempt, it makes  
sense as a logical extension, that these proceeds are also tax-exempt, and  
he is in support of it.  
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8.F.  
An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 23-65 (2024 Budget  
Appropriation Ordinance) for a supplemental appropriation to the  
Lodgers & Auto Rental Tax (LART) Fund in the amount of $708,000 for  
additional projects and events recommended by the LART Citizen  
Advisory Committee and as amended by City Council  
Presenter:  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer  
Attachments: Amended 2024 LART Supplemental Exhibit -4.29.24  
Amended LART SuppAppropORD_4.29.24 without Exh A  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer, presented the Ordinance for a  
supplemental appropriation of $658,100 to the Lodgers and Automobile  
Rental Tax (LART) fund for additional projects and events as  
recommended by the LART Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) and  
provided a brief overview of the LART fund.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked where the additional revenue came  
from. Ms. McDaniel stated it came from canceled events, events which did  
not fulfill the requirements under their LART contract, and the actual  
revenue which came in excess of the budgeted revenue from the prior year.  
Councilmember Donelson requested a breakdown of the events which will  
receive funding. Ms. McDaniel stated the Exhibit which lists those events  
and the funding is included as part of the Ordinance.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how much will be given to the  
Switchbacks. Ms. McDaniel stated $27,000.00.  
9. Items Under Study  
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9.A.  
An informational presentation for the Annexation Policy Checkpoint on  
the proposed Extol Park Vista Addition No. 2 Annexation, annexing  
0.659 acres located at 4401 Siferd Boulevard.  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Peter Wysocki, Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Extol Homes, LLC, Brad Griebenow  
Land Development Consultants, Inc, Dave Hostetler  
Attachments: Extol Addition No 2 Annexation - Staff Presentation  
Attachment 1 - Extol Park Vista Addition No 2 - Annexation Plat  
Attachment 2 - Extol Park Vista Addition No 2 - Project Statement  
Attachment 3 - Vicinity Map  
Attachment 4 - Annexation Agreement Draft  
Attachment 5 - FIA Memo  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning and Community  
Development Department, provided an informational presentation for the  
Annexation Policy Checkpoint on the proposed Extol Park Vista Addition  
No. 2 Annexation, annexing 0.659 acres located at 4401 Siferd Boulevard.  
He provided a brief overview of the vicinity map and guidelines.  
Brad Griebenow, President, Extol Homes, representing the applicant,  
provided an overview of the eight attached duplexes/lots at the intersection  
of Austin Bluffs Parkway and Barnes Road and stated they have already  
received approvals from the Stormwater Enterprise (SWENT) and  
Colorado Springs Utilities.  
There were no comments on this item.  
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9.B.  
An informational presentation for the Annexation Policy Checkpoint on  
the proposed Park Vista Addition No. 10 Annexation, annexing 2.178  
acres located at 4372 Siferd Boulevard  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Peter Wysocki, Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Orchid Lots LLC, Jeff Carter  
Land Development Consultants, Inc, Dave Hostetler  
Attachments: Park Vista Addition No 10 Annexation - Staff Presentation  
Park Vista Addn No 10 - FIA Below Threshold Memo PDF  
Attachment 1 - Park Vista Addition No 10 - Annexation Plat  
Attachment 2 - Park Vista Addition No 10 - Project Statement  
Attachment 3 - Vicinity Map  
Attachment 4 - Annexation Agreement Draft  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning and Community  
Development Department, provided an informational presentation for the  
Annexation Policy Checkpoint on the proposed Park Vista Addition No. 10  
Annexation, annexing 2.178 acres located at 4372 Siferd Boulevard. He  
provided a brief overview of the vicinity map and guidelines.  
Mitch Held, Engineering Consultant, representing the applicant, stated they  
are proposing eight units, three duplexes, two school family homes  
(residential), public improvements on Siferd Boulevard providing curb,  
gutter, sidewalk, and a sanitary sewer extension on Rosalee Street as well  
as a detention pond on site to improve the stormwater runoff in the area.  
There were no comments on this item.  
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9.C.  
An informational presentation for the Annexation Policy Checkpoint on  
the proposed Colorado Centre Addition No. 3 Annexation, pertaining to  
32.932 acres located northwest of the Foreign Tade Zone Boulevard and  
Bradley Road intersection  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Peter Wysocki, Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
COPO 8560 Real Estate LLC, Ermand Ruybal  
Kimley Horn  
Attachments: Colorado Centre Addition No 3 Annexation - Staff Presentation  
Attachment 1 - Colorado Centre Addition No 3 - Annexation Plat  
Attachment 2 - Colorado Centre Addition No 3 - Project Statement  
Attachment 3 - Colorado Centre Addition No 3 - Vicinity Map  
Attachment 4 - Annexation Agreement Draft  
Attachment 5 - FIA Cover Letter Colo Centre Addn No 3  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning and Community  
Development Department, provided an informational presentation for the  
Annexation Policy Checkpoint on the proposed Colorado Centre Addition  
No. 3 Annexation, pertaining to 32.932 acres located northwest of the  
Foreign Trade Zone Boulevard and Bradley Road intersection. He  
provided a brief overview of the vicinity map and guidelines.  
Larry Salazar, Kimley-Horn Associates, representing the applicant, COPO  
8560 Real Estate LLC, stated they are proposing to annex an enclave of  
approximately 32.9 acres in order to meet and also match the zoning code  
which was already established with El Paso County which is about 4.9  
acres mixed land use commercial and the remainder to be general  
industrial and light industrial.  
There were no comments on this item.  
10. Councilmember Reports and Open Discussion  
Councilmember Risley stated he attended the Building Commission  
meeting last week and reported that the permit numbers and construction  
numbers for residential construction are trending up, he stated he and  
Councilmember Henjum attended a kickoff meeting for AnnexCOS last  
week, he and Councilmember Leinweber hosted the second in their series  
of State of the Community town hall meetings, and there will be another one  
on Thursday, April 11, 2024.  
Councilmember Henjum stated the Fountain Creek Watershed District is  
providing rain barrel distributions, she attended the celebration of Jay  
Cimino at the Mount Carmel Veterans Service Center, Pikes Peak Area  
Council of Governments regional meeting, and is looking forward to  
Councilmember Leinweber’s initiative, the Thousand Neighborhood  
Gatherings kick off.  
Councilmember Leinweber stated he is also excited for the Thousand  
Neighborhood Gatherings kickoff which will be held on May 17, 18, and 19,  
2024 and the completion of the Blodgett Peak process which will be  
coming before the Parks Advisory Board on Thursday, April 11, 2024.  
Councilmember Donaldson shared an article he read on Sunday, April 7,  
2024 called "America's Minsky Moment Approaches" regarding the debt of  
the United States and its effect on inflation which is going to affect  
Colorado Springs  
Councilmember Avila stated she and Councilmember Henjum attended the  
Regional Summit For Elected Officials, she spoke at Colorado College for  
a music class, and spoke at the Women's Leadership Group led by Alana  
Lipscomb, Program Director, Leadership Pikes Peak.  
11. Adjourn  
There being no further business to come before City Council, President  
Helms adjourned the meeting at 3:46 PM.  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk