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An interactive work session with City Council on a new annexation plan for the City of Colorado Springs - AnnexCOS.
Presenter:
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning
Bryan English, Development Project Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities Customer Connections
Peter Wysocki, Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services
Logan Simpson, Inc., AnnexCOS consultant
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Summary:
Work on AnnexCOS has begun and the official kick-off meeting was held on April 3, 2023, with the Internal Working Group that comprises of the consultant and staff team as well as the liaison representatives from Planning Commission (Chair Andrea Slattery and Vice-chair Colby Foos) and City Council representatives (Councilmember Nancy Henjum and Councilmember Brian Risley). This work session is being held as an interactive work session to prioritize what is most important in the analysis and final plan, discuss goals and approach, and offer educational background on annexations. AnnexCOS is anticipated to recommend a strategic approach to annexations that supports the City’s vision for growth.
Attached to this cover memo is a longer version of a powerpoint presentation. Due to time constraints, not all slides will be covered during the work session, but are provided as background information and for your review.
Background:
The current City Annexation Plan was last updated in 2006 and is currently being updated through the AnnexCOS project. The cornerstone of the annexation evaluation through the current plan points to the comprehensive plan, PlanCOS, that directs staff to work towards an updated annexation plan.
Financial Implications:
N/A
Recommended Action
No action required at this time.
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