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Tuesday, March 25, 2025  
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call  
President Helms called the meeting to order at 9:04 AM.  
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Present:  
Councilmember Yolanda Avila, President Pro Tem Lynette Crow-Iverson,  
Councilmember Dave Donelson, President Randy Helms, Councilmember Nancy  
Henjum, Councilmember David Leinweber, Councilmember Mike O'Malley,  
Councilmember Brian Risley, and Councilmember Michelle Talarico  
Councilmember Avila left the meeting at approximately 12:00 PM and  
returned at approximately 1:30 PM.  
Councilmember Risley attended the meeting virtually starting at  
approximately 11:45 and left at approximately 12:00 PM.  
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance  
The Invocation was made by Bishop James Golka from the Catholic  
Diocese of Colorado Springs.  
President Helms led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements  
President Helms requested item 4B.C. to be removed from the Consent  
Calendar.  
Consensus of Council agreed to this change on the agenda.  
4. 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.)  
4A. Second Presentation:  
25-092  
4A.A.  
Ordinance No. 25-32 Amending Budget Ordinance No. 24-104 (2025  
Budget Appropriation Ordinance) for a Supplemental Appropriation to  
the Park Land Dedication Ordinance Fund in the Amount of $166,955 to  
allow the Spectrum Loop PLDO fee requirement to be used for  
construction costs associated with the Grey Hawk Neighborhood Park  
construction.  
Presenter:  
Britt Haley, Director, Parks Recreation and Cultural Services  
Department  
Lonna Thelen, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Design and  
Development Manager  
Attachments: Ordinance - PLDO Supplemental Appropriation - Grey Hawk Park  
PLDO supplemental for Grey Hawk - CC work session  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-32.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
25-103  
4A.B.  
Ordinance No. 25-33 Repealing Ordinance No. 24-17 (An Ordinance  
Setting the Salary of the City Council Administrator), and Amending  
Section 3 of Ordinance No. 18-120 (An Ordinance Appointing the City  
Council Administrator and Setting the Salary of the City Council  
Administrator), and Prescribing the Salary of the City Council  
Administrator.  
Presenter:  
Randy Helms, City Council Administrator  
Attachments: Council Administrator Salary Ordinance 2.2025 4+15.docx  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-33.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
25-104  
4A.C.  
Ordinance No. 25-34 Repealing Ordinance No. 24-93 And Amending  
Section 3 Of Ordinance No. 14-20 (An Ordinance Confirming The  
Mayor's Appointment Of The City Attorney And Setting The Salary Of  
The City Attorney), And Prescribing The Salary Of The City Attorney.  
Presenter:  
Myra Romero, Chief Human Resources and Risk Officer  
Attachments: City Attorney 2025 Salary Ordinance 249062.docx  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-34.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4A.D. ANEX-24-00 Ordinance No. 25-36 annexing the area known as Southern Colorado  
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Rail Park Addition No. 1 located south and west of Highway 25 and  
South Santa Fe intersection, adjacent to Fort Carson consisting of  
3,107.11 acres.  
(Legislative)  
Related Files: ANEX-24-0013RF, PDZZ-24-0005, PDZL-24-0006  
Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved it  
would be anticipated to be within Council District 3.  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, City Planning Department  
Attachments: Ordinance - Annexation Southern Colorado Rail Park Addition No. 1  
Exhibit A - Legal Description and Plat - Final  
DRAFT_Annexation Agreement_V1_PostCAO_1-15-2024.docx  
Staff Report_SCRP  
Attachment 1 - SCRP - Project Statement  
Attachment 2 - SCRP - City Annexations by Decade  
Attachment 3 - SCRP - Enterprise Zone Map  
Attachment 4 - SCRP - Contiguous Boundary Exhibit  
Attachment 5 - SCRP - Annexation Plat - Draft  
Attachment 6 - SCRP - Legal Description - Draft  
Attachment 7 - SCRP - Exhibit A&B - Zone Establishment - Draft  
Attachment 8 - SCRP - Land Use Plan - Draft  
Attachment 9 - SCRP - Vicinity Map  
Southern CO Rail Park EZ Location Letter & Map.pdf  
SCRP - Petition for Annexation.pdf  
COS SCRP Fiscal Impact Analysis  
COS SCRP Appendix_LOS  
7.5.701 ANNEXATION OF LAND  
03212025 CSU Southern Colorado Rail Park City Council (FINAL  
V2).pptx  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-36.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4A.E. PDZZ-24-000 Ordinance No. 25-37 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado  
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Springs relating to 3,107.11 acres located south and west of the  
Highway 25 and South Santa Fe intersection, adjacent to Fort Carson,  
establishing the PDZ (Planned Development Zone; Non-Residential;  
maximum square footage of 7,000,000 square feet; maximum building  
height of 120 feet) District  
(Legislative)  
Related Files: ANEX-24-0013, PDZL-24-0006, ANEX-24-0013RF  
Not currently located within a Council District, however, if approved it  
would be anticipated to be within Council District 3.  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, City Planning Department  
Attachments: Zoning Ordinance-SCRP  
Exhibit A - Legal Description  
Exhibit B - Map Depiction  
7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-37.pdf  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-37.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4A.F. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 25-38 annexing to the City of Colorado Springs that area  
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known as Summit View Addition No. 1 Annexation consisting of 32  
acres located northeast of Stetson Hills Boulevard and Templeton Gap  
Road.  
(Legislative)  
Related files: ANEX-23-0021RF, ZONE-23-0035, LUPL-23-0011  
Presenter:  
Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: Annexation Post Petition Project Statement  
Vicinity Map_Summit View Addition No. 1  
Exhibit A1_Petition for Annexation_Summit View  
Exhibit A2_Petition for Annexation_Summit View  
ANEX ORD_Summit View Addition No. 1  
Exhibit A_Legal_Plat Combined  
FIA_Updated 011325  
Project Statement  
Land Use Plan UPDATED  
TIA  
EXHIBIT A - Summit View.pdf  
EXHIBIT B - Summit View.pdf  
Staff Report_Summit View Addition No. 1_091724  
7.5.701 ANNEXATION OF LAND  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-38.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4B. First Presentation:  
25-159  
4B.A.  
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 11, 2025  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: 3-11-2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Final  
The Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.  
25-156  
4B.B.  
Quarterly Recognition for City Employee Retirees.  
Presenter:  
Mary Weeks, Chief Information Officer.  
Attachments: Retiree Resolution Quarterly Q1 2025  
Signed Resolution No. 34-25.pdf  
This Item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
25-138  
4B.D.  
An Ordinance repealing Ordinance Nos. 07-113, 09-94, 14-18, and  
16-120 thereby dissolving the Public Art Commission of the Pikes Peak  
Region  
Presenter:  
Nancy Henjum, Councilmember District 5  
Ayana Garcia, Boards and Commissions Program Administrator  
Attachments: ORD-DissolvingPAC Revised  
This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.  
25-101  
4B.E.  
A Resolution to Amend Resolution No. 190-24 Increasing the 2025  
Jimmy Camp Creek Basin Drainage Fee  
Presenter:  
Erin Powers, P.E., Stormwater Enterprise Manager  
Attachments: Exhibit A_Proposed 2025 Drainage Fee Schedule  
Exhibit B_Effective 2025 Drainage Fee Schedule  
Jimmy Camp Creek Drainage Fee Increase Presentation_DRAFT  
Signed Resolution No. 190-24  
SW-JCCDrainageFeeAmendRES-2025-02-07  
Signed Resolution No. 35-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-108  
4B.F.  
A Resolution authorizing the acquisition of real property and a temporary  
construction easement on property identified as El Paso County tax  
schedule number 55000-00-380  
Presenter:  
Troy Stover, Business Park Development Director, Colorado Springs  
Airport Economic Development  
Attachments: Resolution for Cygnet Land with Exhibits Final 2.27.25  
Cygnet Land and Temp Construction Easement Acquisition PPT  
2.25.25  
Signed Resolution No. 36-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-131  
4B.G.  
A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs approving a Service Plan  
for the Freestyle Park and Recreation District formed under the C.R.S.  
Title 32 serving an area of 879.127 acres generally located south of  
Huber Road and North of Barnes Road  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Department Director  
Attachments: Freestyle_PR_District_Resolution_v2_RG Edits  
Exhibit 1_Freestyle_P&R_District_Service_Plan  
1_Applicant_CoverLetter_Freestyle_P&R_District  
3_Redlined_Comparison_to_Percheron_P&R_District  
4_Redlined_Comparison_to_Model_Service_Plan  
Exhibit_A_Legal_Description_&_Initial_District_Boundary  
Exhibit_B_District_Vicinity_Map  
Exhibit_C_Initial_Freestyle_District_Boundary_Map  
Exhibit_D_Summary_of_Public_Improvements  
Exhibit_D3_Financial_Plan  
Exhibit_E_Description_of_Proposed_Services  
Signed Resolution No. 37-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-132  
4B.H.  
A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs approving a Service Plan  
for the Meadoworks Park and Recreation District formed under the  
C.R.S. Title 32 serving an area of 117.255 acres located in the  
southernmost portions of Banning Lewis Ranch contained within the  
boundaries and/or inclusion area boundaries of Meadoworks  
Metropolitan District Nos. 1-5.  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department  
Attachments: Meadoworks_PR_District_Resolution_v2_RG Edits  
Exhibit 1_Meadoworks_P&R_Service_Plan  
1_Applicant_CoverLetter_Meadoworks_P&R_District  
3_Redlined_Comparison_to_Percheron_P&R_District  
4_Redlined_Comparison_to_Model_Service_Plan  
Exhibit_A_Legal_Description  
Exhibit_B_District_Vicinity_Map  
Exhibit_C_Initial_Boundary_Map  
Exhibit_D_Financial_Plan  
Exhibit_E_Description_of_Services  
Signed Resolution No. 38-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-148  
4B.I.  
A Resolution Amending Resolution 152-22 And Adopting Amendments  
to the “City Of Colorado Springs Rules And Procedures Of City Council”  
Effective March 25, 2025  
Presenter:  
Michael Montgomery, Deputy City Council Administrator  
Attachments: 2025 Rules and Procedures of City Council Resolution  
Rules and Procedures of City Council redline 02.27.2025  
Rules and Procedures of City Council CLEAN 03.25.2025  
Signed Resolution No. 39-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-153  
4B.J.  
An Ordinance amending Section 102 (Procedures) of Article 1  
(Administration And Enforcement) and Section 101 (Authority To  
Impound Vehicles) and Section 102 (Illegal Parking) of Article 25  
(Removal And Impoundment Of Vehicles) of Chapter 10 (Motor Vehicles  
And Traffic) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as  
amended, pertaining to authority to impound vehicles and illegal parking  
Presenter:  
Chief of Staff Jamie Fabos, City of Colorado Springs  
Shantel Withrow, Division Chief of Prosecution, City Attorney’s Office  
Attachments: AuthoritytoImpound_IllegalParking_ORD.docx  
2025 Illegal Parking and Impound-Council Presentation_Final.pptx  
This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.  
4B.K. PDZZ-24-000 Ordinance No. 25-43 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado  
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Springs pertaining to 1.01 acre located at the northeast corner of Shiloh  
Mesa Drive and Mulberry Wood Drive from PDZ/AP-O - CAD/SS-O  
(Planned Development Zone District with Airport Overlay - Commercial  
Airport District and Streamside Overlay Zones; Mixed-Use  
Development, 45-foot maximum building height, 15.38 maximum  
dwelling units per acre) to PDZ/AP-O (Planned Development Zone  
District with Airport Overlay; multi-family residential use, 50-foot  
maximum building height, 49.99 maximum dwelling units per acre)  
(Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing).  
Related Files: PDZZ-24-0002; PDZL-24-0004  
<https://cosprings-prod-av.accela.com/portlets/web/en-us/>  
Located in Council District 6  
The Shiloh Mesa at Woodmen Heights PDZ Land Use Plan is in  
association with the Sunrise at Shiloh Mesa Zone Change. The Sunrise  
at Shiloh Mesa Zone Change will have its first reading setting the hearing  
on March 25, 2025.  
Presenter:  
Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department  
Attachments: Ordinance_Sunrise at Shiloh Mesa_TPB  
Exhibit A - Legal Description  
Exhibit B - Zone Exhibit  
7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)  
Sunrise at Shiloh Mesa Draft CPC minutes 3.12.25.pdf  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-43.pdf  
This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.  
25-080  
4B.L.  
A Resolution authorizing the acquisition of real property, permanent  
easements and temporary easements using PPRTA funds for the  
Marksheffel Road - North Carefree to Dublin Project  
Presenter:  
Ryan Phipps, PE, Engineering Program Manager/Capital Projects  
Kellie Billingsley, Real Estate Services Manager  
Attachments: 4_Resolution - Exhibit A  
1_SSS - Location Map  
2_SSS - Resolution  
5_Marksheffel -Stetson_SSS Presentation  
Signed Resolution No. 40-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-170  
4B.M.  
The City Clerk reports that on February 25, 2025, there was filed with her  
a petition for the annexation of North Gate Boulevard Addition No. 10  
Annexation. The City Clerk herewith communicates such to City Council  
and recommends that the petition and map be referred to the City  
Administration for review and recommendation regarding whether the  
petition is in substantial compliance with Section 31-12-107(1).  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: Petition for Annexation - North Gate Blvd Addition No 10.pdf  
Legal Description_ North Gate Blvd Addition No 10.pdf  
Annexation Plat - North Gate Blvd Addition No 10.pdf  
Vicinity Map - North Gate Blvd Addition No 10.pdf  
This Item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
25-160  
4B.N.  
An ordinance excluding certain property from the boundaries of the Gold  
Hill North Business Improvement District  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: Letter to the City re Corrected Ordinance, 2025-02-20  
2025 Draft Ordinance for Exclusion, City of Colorado Springs  
22-062-BID EXC 4  
22-062-BID MD2 EXC 5  
22-062-BID EXC 6  
Petition for Exclusion of Property  
Staff PowerPoint Gold Hill BID Exclusion_2025  
Affidavit of Publication - Gold Hill North BID Exclusion  
This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.  
4B.O. PDZZ-24-000 Ordinance No. 25-35 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado  
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Springs pertaining to 16.71 acres located northeast of the South Union  
Boulevard and South Circle Drive intersection from PDZ (Planned  
Development Zone; Single-Family Residential; maximum density of 5.37  
dwelling units per acre; maximum building height of thirty (30) feet)  
District to PDZ (Planned Development Zone; Residential; maximum  
density of twelve (12) units per acre; maximum building height of thirty  
(30) feet) District.  
(Quasi-judicial)  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Planner II, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: ZC_Ordinance_Cottages_at_Spring_Creek  
Exhibit A_LegalDescripton  
Exhibit B_Zone_Change  
Cottages_Spring_Creek_CPC_Staff_Report_Revised_20250213  
Exhibit_2_Land_Use_Plan  
Exhibit_3_Public_Comments  
Exhibit_4_Traffic_Impact_Study  
Exhibit_5_Ordinance_06-09  
Exhibit_6_Project_Statement  
7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)  
Staff_Cottages_Spring_Creek_CC_1st_Pressentation_20250214  
Cottages_Spring_Creek_CPC_Staff_Report_20250212  
MeetingMinutes_Cottages at Spring Creek_2025.02.12  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-35.pdf  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-35.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4B.P. LUPL-24-001 Establishment of the Cottages at Spring Creek Land Use Plan for  
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proposed residential development consisting of 16.71 acres located at  
the intersection of S Union Boulevard. and S Circle Drive.  
(Quasi-judicial) (2nd Reading and Public Hearing)  
Related Files: N/A  
Located in Council District 4  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Planner II, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: 7.5.514 LAND USE PLAN  
This Item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
Motion by Councilmember O'Malley, seconded by Councilmember  
Leinweber, that all matters on the Consent Calendar be passed, adopted, and  
approved by unanimous consent of the members present. The motion passed  
by a vote of 8-0-1-0  
8 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, and  
Talarico  
1 - Risley  
Excused:  
5. Recognitions  
25-178  
5.A.  
A Resolution recognizing April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month  
Presenter:  
Nancy Henjum, Councilmember District 5  
Attachments: Child Abuse Prevention Month  
Signed Resolution No. 41-25.pdf  
Councilmember Henjum read a Resolution recognizing April 2025 as Child  
Abuse Prevention Month.  
Catania Jones, Director, Children Youth and Family Services, Department  
of Human Services, introduced Paul Myers-Bennett, Communications and  
Public Relations Manager, DHS, and Yesenia Torres, Director, Adult and  
Family Services, DHS, provided an overview of their organization,  
expressed appreciation for the support offered throughout the community,  
and encouraged everyone to visit their website at CO4kids.org.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, that  
the Resolution recognizing April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month be  
adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 8-0-1-0  
8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, and Talarico  
1 - Risley  
Aye:  
Excused:  
25-155  
5.B.  
A Resolution of Appreciation of Shane Hartley, Maintenance Services  
Worker, for their 32 years of service to the City of Colorado Springs.  
Presenter:  
Sonja Sutherland, Operations Manager.  
Graham Haller, Airport Facilities Supervisor.  
Attachments: Retiree Resolution Shane Hartley  
Signed Resolution No. 42-25.pdf  
Alex Kovacs, Acting Director, Colorado Springs Airport, read the  
Resolution of appreciation for Shane Hartley, Maintenance Services  
Worker, for their thirty-two years of service with the City of Colorado  
Springs.  
President Helms acknowledged Mr. Hartley and the staff at the Colorado  
Springs Airport for their achievements.  
Mr. Hartley expressed appreciation for the opportunities he had been given  
with the City and for the recognition.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by President Pro Tem  
Crow-Iverson, that the Resolution of appreciation of Shane Hartley, Maintenance  
Services Worker, for their 32 years of service to the City of Colorado Springs be  
adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 8-0-1-0  
8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, and Talarico  
Aye:  
1 - Risley  
Excused:  
25-154  
5.C.  
A Resolution of the Retirement of Brett T. Lacey, for his 32 years of  
service to the City of Colorado Springs as Fire Marshal at the Colorado  
Springs Fire Department .  
Presenter:  
Randy Helms,Council President, District 2 Councilmember  
Randy Royal, Fire Chief, Colorado Springs Fire Department  
Attachments: RESOLUTION NO 25-154 Brett Lacey Retirement  
Signed Resolution No. 43-25.pdf  
President Helms read the Resolution of Appreciation for Brett T. Lacey,  
Fire Marshal at the Colorado Springs Fire Department, for their thirty-two  
years of service with the City of Colorado Springs.  
Randy Royal, Fire Chief, CSFD, acknowledged Fire Marshal Lacey and  
his achievements.  
Fire Marshal Lacey expressed appreciation for the support of his family  
and the team at the CSFD.  
Councilmember Leinweber and Councilmember Donelson expressed  
gratitude for Fire Marshal Lacey’s service and accomplishments during his  
career with the City.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, that  
the Resolution of retirement of Brett T. Lacey, for his 32 years of service to the  
City of Colorado Springs as the Fire Marshal at the Colorado Springs Fire  
Department be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 8-0-1-0  
8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, and Talarico  
1 - Risley  
Aye:  
Excused:  
6. Mayor's Business  
There was no Mayor’s Business.  
7. Citizen Discussion For Items Not On Today's Agenda  
Citizens Terrance Connelly, David Ilsey, Jerry McLaughlin, Danielle Frey,  
and Murray Relf spoke against the noise emitted from the Ford  
Amphitheater.  
Citizens Lisa Bigelow and Karla Powers spoke about the appointment  
process of the members of the Pikes Peak Library District Board of  
Trustees.  
Citizens Audra Talamantes spoke against the closing of the Ruth Holley  
Library  
Citizen Jane Emerson Brown spoke against the fire danger and pollution in  
association with homeless camps.  
Citizen Lawrence Clark requested City Council read the book he  
presented to them.  
Citizen Dallas White Wolf Gardner spoke about the planned sweeps of the  
unhoused population and the need for compassion and positivity in the  
community.  
8. Items Called Off Consent Calendar  
25-133  
4B.C.  
An ordinance including certain property into the boundaries of the  
Interquest North Business Improvement District  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Alison Stocker, Senior Planner, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department  
Attachments: Interquest_North_BID_Inclusion_Ordinance  
Exhibit A_Petition for Inclusion - Interquest North BID  
Exhibit B_Notice of Inclusion - Need  
2025_Interquest_North_BID_Operating Plan  
Attachment A_2025 Cover Letter - Interquest North BID  
Attachment B_Place Holder for Affidavit of Publication  
Attachment C_Interquest North BID_2025_Inclusion Boundary Map  
Attachment D - STAMPED APPROVED_Marketplace @ Interquest  
FIL No. 27  
Attachment E -STAMPED_APPROVED CUDP-23-0012  
Staff_Memo_Interquest_North_BID_2nd_Reading  
Letter_Opposition_Interquest_Exclusion_CC_20250325  
Staff_2025 Inclusion_Interquest_North_1st_Hearing_BID  
Affidavit of Publication  
Letter to T. Leonard - Interquest North Business Improvement District -  
2025 04 01(9907332.1)  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-40.pdf  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, Planning Department, presented the  
Ordinance and including certain property into the boundaries of the  
Interquest North Business Improvement District (BID). She provided an  
overview of the background, summary of inclusions, location, existing  
boundaries, proposed inclusions, and next steps.  
Councilmember Donelson asked who will own this piece of property.  
Nicole Peykov, representing the applicant, stated it is currently owned and  
will continue to be owned by DDJ #9, a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC).  
Councilmember Donelson requested that the questions raised by a  
member of the public be provided in a written response. Anna Peykov,  
Spencer Fane, representing the applicant, agreed to provide that  
information.  
Citizen Tim Leonard and Lawrence Clark spoke in opposition to proposed  
inclusion.  
President Helms asked why the bonds are not being paid off. Mr. Leonard  
stated it is because they were just refinanced and there is now $4 million in  
future interest.  
President Helms asked if David Jenkins, Nor’Wood Development Group,  
the owner of the property to be excluded, will benefit from this proposed  
exclusion. Mr. Leonard stated the owner has not disclosed the amount, but  
there has been $4.1 million proposed in capital improvement.  
President Helms asked what the risk to the City will be. Mr. Leonard stated  
there is no risk to the City.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked Mr. Leonard who he is representing. Mr.  
Leonard stated he represents an aggrieved property owner in the district.  
Councilmember Leinweber stated many of businesses will benefit from the  
improvements being made.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked how a citizen or business would get  
representation at the district board. Kevin Walker, Director, Planning  
Department, explained City Council’s responsibility/authority in relation to  
the district’s board.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if there is anything illegal that the district  
board is asking City Council to do today. Mr. Walker stated there is not, the  
district is following the requirements of the Service Plan and state statute.  
Councilmember Henjum asked how a member of the district could become  
part of district board. Mr. Walker stated they would need to meet the  
statutory requirement of being an elector in that district.  
President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson stated a majority of the City’s Sales and  
Use tax comes from this development and it is always well maintained so  
there is a benefit to having this district in the City.  
Councilmember Donelson stated City Council has responsibility for  
inclusions, so it is important to hear any information concerning it.  
Ms. Peykov stated the Interquest North BID was formed to construct,  
finance, operate, and maintain the public improvements which service this  
project, and the petitioner is asking for approximately five acres to be  
brought into the district to facilitate the development which will lead to the  
benefit of additional property tax and sales tax revenue. She provided an  
overview of the background of this proposed inclusion and stated she  
believes it would lead to further successful development.  
President Helms asked what the impact would be if this parcel was not  
included. Ms. Peykov stated there would need to be an agreement with the  
property owner regarding the funding for the use of the public  
improvements, as well as the operation and maintenance of those  
improvements.  
Motion by Councilmember O'Malley, seconded by President Pro Tem  
Crow-Iverson, that the Ordinance including certain property into the boundaries  
of the Interquest North Business Improvement District be approved on first  
reading.The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
9. Utilities Business  
25-180  
9.A.  
A Resolution Setting the Gas Cost Adjustment Rate Effective April 1,  
2025  
Presenter:  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado Springs  
Utilities  
Attachments: 03-25-2025 CC Mtg-GCA Resolution.docx  
G Sheet 2.5 Rate Tbl - 2nd Revised - Final.pdf  
G Sheet 2.5 Rate Tbl - 2nd Revised - Redline.pdf  
GCA Worksheet.pdf  
03-25-25 CC ECA-GCA.pptx  
Signed Resolution No. 44-25.pdf  
Scott Shirola, Pricing and Rates Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities  
(CSU) presented the Resolution setting the Gas Cost Adjustment (GCA)  
rates effective April 1, 2025 and provided an overview of the Electric Cost  
Adjustment (ECA) and GCA summary, natural gas prices as of March 1,  
2025, GCA projections for March 2025, sample residential bill impacts,  
peer utility bill comparison, and how customers can receive assistance.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked why the national energy rates are going  
down, but local rates are going up. Mr. Shirola stated national policy  
influences the supply/demand market, which has a delayed effect on rates,  
but weather impacts are immediate, and CSU electric service rates are still  
very competitive both regionally/nationally and will propose decreases  
when the markets allow it.  
Councilmember Donelson explained how CSU assists ratepayers by  
projecting out the costs, so users are not severely impacted during the  
winter months.  
Motion by Councilmember O'Malley, seconded by President Pro Tem  
Crow-Iverson, that the Resolution setting the Gas Cost Adjustment Rate effective  
April 1, 2025 be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
10. Unfinished Business  
10.A. ZONE-23-00 Ordinance No. 25-39 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado  
35  
Springs pertaining to 32 acres establishing a R-Flex Medium/AP-O  
(Residential Flex Zone Medium with Airport Overlay) zone district located  
northeast of Stetson Hills Boulevard and Templeton Gap Road.  
(Legislative)  
Related Files: ANEX-23-0021RF, ANEX-23-0021, LUPL-23-0011  
Presenter:  
Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: ORD_ZONE ESTABLISHMENT (002).docx  
EXHIBIT A - Summit View.pdf  
EXHIBIT B - Summit View.pdf  
7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-39.pdf  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-39.pdf  
Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department, presented the  
Resolutions and Ordinances adopting findings of fact and conclusions of  
law based thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation, annexing  
the area known as Summit View Addition No. 1 Annexation located  
consisting of 32 acres located northeast of Stetson Hills Boulevard and  
Templeton Gap Road., establishing a R-Flex Medium/AP-O (Residential  
Flex Zone Medium with Airport Overlay) zone district and establishment of  
the Summit View Land Use Plan for proposed Single-Family and  
Multi-Family Use. He provided an overview of the vicinity map,  
applications, title, project summary, site plan, timeline of review,  
stakeholder notice, agency review, compliance with the City PlanCOS,  
application review criteria, and optional motions.  
Citizen Mark Rivera spoke in opposition to the proposed zone change and  
Land Use Plan.  
Nina Ruiz, Senior Executive Consultant, Vertex Consulting, representing  
the applicant, provided an overview of the buffering and transitions in the  
Land Use Plan.  
Motion by Councilmember O'Malley, seconded by Councilmember Henjum, that  
the Ordinance No. 25-39 establishing 32 acres as a R-Flex Medium/AP-O  
(Residential Flex Medium Scale with Airport Overlay) zone district, based upon  
the findings that the zone establishment request complies with the criteria for  
granting a zone establishment as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.704 be finally  
passed. The motion passed by a vote of 6-1-2-0  
6 - Crow-Iverson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, and Talarico  
Aye:  
No:  
1 - Donelson  
1 - Avila  
Absent:  
Excused:  
1 - Risley  
11. New Business  
11.A. CODE-24-00 An Ordinance amending Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code (UDC))  
06  
of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, as  
related to accessory dwelling units.  
(Legislative)  
Related Files: CODE-24-0006  
Located in All Council District  
Presenter:  
Daniel Sexton, DRE Planning Manager, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department  
Attachments:  
UDC-Accessory Dwelling Units Ord - 3.25.2025 - Parking WUI-O  
Appeal Owner and Height v3_clean.docx  
ADU Ordinance_CC Work Session_3.24.2025_Staff  
Presentation_Final  
ADU Ordinance - Table of Proposed Changes - 3.24.2025  
Fire Code Appendix K  
Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department, Planning Department,  
presented the Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code (UDC)  
pertaining to accessory dwelling units (ADU) and provided an overview of  
the amendments requested by City Council.  
Councilmember Henjum asked what the difference is between the Wildfire  
Resiliency Zone and the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). Mr. Walker stated  
currently, there is no difference.  
President Helms asked what happens to a property which has a detached  
ADU and is designated as WUI at a future time. Mr. Walker explained that  
it would be a grandfathered use as legal nonconforming.  
President Helms asked if a homeowner could rent their home out and then  
build an ADU on the property. Mr. Walker stated the homeowner must  
reside at the property in order to obtain an ADU permit.  
President Helms asked when an ADU height of twenty-five feet is  
permitted. Mr. Walker stated it is only allowed when it is being built over  
parking.  
President Helms asked if there is an appeal process for the ADU  
application. Mr. Walker stated there is no appeal process for a permit  
issued from the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the Fire Marshal could move the  
Wildfire Resiliency Zone as needed. Mr. Walker confirmed they could.  
Councilmember Donelson stated he does not support that ADU  
applications are not appealable. Mr. Walker stated that policy is already in  
place for building permits.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if one off street parking space is required  
for an ADU in addition to the parking requirements for the principal  
structure. Mr. Walker confirmed it is.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if the proposed Ordinance restricts the  
living space to only be in the second story for ADUs located over a parking  
structure or if they could use some of the space in the garage below. Mr.  
Walker stated as long as they meet all of the criteria, they could utilize  
some of the first-floor space.  
Citizens Jill Gaebler, Jeff Thormosdgaard, Vice President of Government  
Affairs, Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC, Amir Safayan, and Max  
Nardo spoke in support of the proposed Ordinance.  
Citizens Dutch Schulz, Kerry Waite, Theresa Gazara, Lisa Bigelow, Ashley  
Whitlock, Allen Strass, Greg Thornton, Mark Hansen, Mike Anderson, and  
Dana Duggan spoke in opposition of the proposed Ordinance.  
Councilmember Henjum requested an overview of Ms. Gaebler’s  
experience regarding implementing the first ADU Ordinance. Ms. Gaebler  
identified the pros and cons to the existing Ordinance.  
Councilmember Avila asked Ms. Gaebler regarding her thoughts on ADUs  
in the WUI. Ms. Gaebler stated she understands the concern regarding  
ADUs in the WUI and allowing integrated ADUs is a good compromise.  
Councilmember Avila requested additional information regarding renters.  
Ms. Gaebler explained that most people have been renters at some point  
in their lives and the average age of first-time home buyers is now  
thirty-eight years old.  
President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson asked if it is disingenuous for the state to  
require ADUs in the City when they should be addressing construction  
defects. Ms. Gaebler stated this is one small, but mighty tool to address the  
housing crisis.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how many ADUs are expected to be built.  
Mr. Thormosdgaard stated approximately two percent of the available lots,  
which would be approximately two thousand units.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how many ADUs were built in San  
Antonio, TX. Mr. Thormosdgaard stated he believes there was an increase  
of permits pulled from three percent to thirty percent, but he will research  
and provide that information.  
Councilmember Henjum requested the original parking requirement  
language be included in the amended Ordinance. Mr. Walker agreed to  
Councilmember Henjum’s request.  
Councilmember Henjum requested additional information regarding the  
Wildfire Resiliency Zone and the WUI. Deputy Fire Marshal Chris Cooper,  
Colorado Springs Fire Department, stated they do not have the authority to  
change the boundaries of those areas without public process and coming  
before City Council for approval.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if the Fire Marshal’s position could be  
influenced by politics. Deputy Fire Marshal Cooper stated he was hired to  
protect the citizens of the community and decisions are based on a  
reasonable approach and public safety.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if there is concern with putting the  
community at greater by adding the Wildfire Resiliency Zone. Deputy Fire  
Marshal Cooper stated the intent was if there is a change in how the state  
defines the WUI, they can change the boundaries as needed.  
Councilmember Talarico asked if the Wildfire Resiliency Zone could be  
removed from the Ordinance since it is not currently being used. Mr. Walker  
confirmed it could.  
President Helms asked if the proposed Ordinance reflects the City’s home  
rule authority. Mr. Walker confirmed it does.  
Councilmember Donelson requested a presentation from the Planning  
Department regarding the ADU policies and number of ADUs added.  
Councilmember Henjum made a motion to amend the Ordinance with  
these two sets of replacements wording to these sections:  
7.3.304.E - Dwelling, Accessory: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) are only  
allowed as an accessory use to a single-family detached dwelling in any  
zone district, overlay district, or other location where single-family detached  
dwellings are allowed. The property owner must demonstrate that said  
property owner resides on the property when submitting an application to  
construct or convert an ADU, except that this requirement does not apply  
for any ADU being constructed simultaneously with a primary dwelling.  
Detached and attached ADUs are not allowed and may not be constructed  
in a Wildland Urban Interface Overlay (WUI-O) district, but integrated ADUs  
may be constructed in a Wildland Urban Interface Overlay (WUI-O) district.  
7.3.304.E.1.b - Off-Street Parking: One off-street parking space shall be  
provided in addition to the minimum parking required for the principal  
structure.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber, to  
amend the Ordinance amending Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the  
Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, as related to accessory  
dwelling units with these two sets of replacements wording to these sections:  
7.3.304.E - Dwelling, Accessory: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) are only allowed  
as an accessory use to a single-family detached dwelling in any zone district,  
overlay district, or other location where single-family detached dwellings are  
allowed. The property owner must demonstrate that said property owner resides  
on the property when submitting an application to construct or convert an ADU,  
except that this requirement does not apply for any ADU being constructed  
simultaneously with a primary dwelling. Detached and attached ADUs are not  
allowed and may not be constructed in a Wildland Urban Interface Overlay  
(WUI-O) district, but integrated ADUs may be constructed in a Wildland Urban  
Interface Overlay (WUI-O) district.  
7.3.304.E.1.b - Off-Street Parking: One off-street parking space shall be provided  
in addition to the minimum parking required for the principal structure.  
The motion passed by a vote of 6-2-1-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, and Talarico  
2 - Crow-Iverson, and O'Malley  
1 - Risley  
Aye:  
No:  
Excused:  
Councilmember Henjum expressed appreciation for the compromises  
which have been made to move forward to meet the needs of the citizens.  
Councilmember Donelson stated in order for City Council to vote  
responsibly on this, they need more data, at a minimum, a map of the  
eligible lots, and made a motion to table this item until the information is  
received and reviewed by City Council.  
Councilmember Henjum stated the Historic Neighborhood Preservation  
group has worked very hard with the seated Council and she does not feel  
they would support a postponement.  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember O'Malley, that  
this Ordinance be postponed indefinitely. The motion failed by a vote of 3-5-1-0  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, and O'Malley  
5 - Avila, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, and Talarico  
1 - Risley  
Aye:  
No:  
Excused:  
Councilmember Donelson requested an amendment to the Ordinance  
removing the language “when submitting an application” regarding the  
owner residing on the property.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if there could be an exception for a  
military family which has rented out the ADU and then needs to be  
deployed and would like to rent out the primary house.  
Councilmember O’Malley stated City Council should be cautious about  
making policy on the spot.  
Councilmember Henjum stated it would be very challenging to enforce  
owner occupancy.  
Councilmember Avila stated they are not rushing, they have been talking  
about ADUs for years, there is not a perfect solution which will appease  
everyone, but they cannot let perfect be the enemy of the good.  
Trevor Gloss, Attorney, City Attorney’s Office, stated the state statute is  
very clear that owner occupancy can only be required at the time of the  
ADU application.  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember O'Malley, to  
amend the Ordinance by removing the language “when submitting an  
application” requiring the property owner to continually reside in one of the  
structures on the property, not only at the time of application. The motion failed  
by a vote of 3-5-1-0  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, and O'Malley  
5 - Avila, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, and Talarico  
1 - Risley  
Aye:  
No:  
Excused:  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,  
that the Ordinance amending Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the Code  
of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, as related to accessory  
dwelling units with these two sets of replacements wording to these sections:  
7.3.304.E - Dwelling, Accessory: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) are only allowed  
as an accessory use to a single-family detached dwelling in any zone district,  
overlay district, or other location where single-family detached dwellings are  
allowed. The property owner must demonstrate that said property owner resides  
on the property when submitting an application to construct or convert an ADU,  
except that this requirement does not apply for any ADU being constructed  
simultaneously with a primary dwelling. Detached and attached ADUs are not  
allowed and may not be constructed in a Wildland Urban Interface Overlay  
(WUI-O) district, but integrated ADUs may be constructed in a Wildland Urban  
Interface Overlay (WUI-O) district and 7.3.304.E.1. - Off-Street Parking: One  
off-street parking space shall be provided in addition to the minimum parking  
required for the principal structure be approved on first reading. The motion  
passed by a vote of 5-3-1-0  
5 - Avila, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, and O'Malley  
1 - Risley  
Aye:  
No:  
Excused:  
24-662  
11.B.  
Resolution approving the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, 2025 Annual  
Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan for the use of federal block  
grant funds (CDBG, HOME, ESG) provided through the U.S. Department  
of Housing and Urban Development.  
Presenter:  
Aimee Cox, Chief Housing and Homelessness Officer  
Barb Van Hoy, Policy, Planning and Engagement Coordinator, Housing  
and Homelessness Response Department  
Attachments: Resolution_2025-2029 ConPlan_2025 Action Plan  
2025-2029 ConPlan_2025 Action Plan_CPP Council Resolution  
CoS Citizen Participation Plan -Council Action  
CoS Citizen Participation Plan - RED Line - Council Action  
2025-2029 Con Plan Summary  
Council Meeting-Slides-2025 Con Plan  
COS 2025 ConPlan PublicComment_12.26.2024  
CoS Citizen Participation Plan-PublicComment  
Signed Resolution No. 45-25.pdf  
Aimee Cox, Chief Housing and Homelessness Officer, Housing and  
Homelessness Response Department, presented the Resolution  
approving the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, 2025 Annual Action Plan  
(AAP) and Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) for the use of federal block  
grant funds: Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG),  
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and Emergency  
Solutions Grant (ESG) provided through the U.S. Department of Housing  
and Urban Development (HUD). She provided an overview of the annual  
HUD grants, community engagement process, Consolidated Plan priority  
needs/goals, anticipated annual HUD funds, five-yar anticipated HUD  
funds, 2025 allocation by priority, next steps, and citizen participation plan.  
Councilmember O’Malley asked if they anticipate this Plan still be effective  
October 1, 2025 which is the end of the current Resolution. Ms. Cox stated  
that as of today, CDBG funding is whole, and they are confident that the  
funds which typically come to the City will continue through March 2026.  
President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson asked how these funds improve services  
in public facilities. Ms. Cox stated they include improvements in ADA  
accessibility, and homeless shelters.  
Motion by Councilmember O'Malley, seconded by President Pro Tem  
Crow-Iverson, that the Resolution approving the draft 2025-2029 Consolidated  
Plan, 2025 Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan for the use of federal block  
grant funds (CDBG, HOME, ESG) provided through the U.S. Department of  
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) be adopted. The motion passed by a vote  
of 8-0-1-0  
8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, and Talarico  
1 - Risley  
Aye:  
Excused:  
25-171  
11.C.  
An Ordinance amending Section 301 (Criminal Actions) of Part 3  
(Defense of Employees) of Article 4 (City Employees) Chapter 1  
(Administrative, Personnel and Finance) of the Code of the City of  
Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to criminal defense  
Presenter:  
Wynetta Massey, City Attorney  
Erik Lamphere, Employment/Litigation Division Chief  
Attachments: Ch1-CriminalDefense-ORD-2025-03-17-Final.docx  
Wynetta Massey, City Attorney, presented the Ordinances amending City  
Code pertaining to criminal defense of City employees, settlement authority  
for claims/ litigation settlements, and housekeeping amendments related to  
City Council and City Attorney settlements.  
There were no comments on this item.  
Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by President Pro Tem  
Crow-Iverson, that the Ordinance amending Section 301 (Criminal Actions) of  
Part 3 (Defense of Employees) of Article 4 (City Employees) Chapter 1  
(Administrative, Personnel and Finance) of the Code of the City of Colorado  
Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to criminal defense be approved on first  
reading. The motion passed by a vote of 7-1-1-0  
7 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, and Talarico  
Aye:  
No:  
1 - Donelson  
1 - Risley  
Excused:  
25-110  
11.D.  
An Ordinance amending Section 503 (Compromise Or Settlement of  
Matters/Claims) and Section 506 (Litigation) of Part 5 (Claims  
Managements) of Article 5 (Finance Management Procedures) of  
Chapter 1 (Administrative, Personnel And Finance) of the Code of the  
City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to claims and  
litigation settlements  
Presenter:  
Wynetta Massey, City Attorney  
Erik Lamphere, Employment/Litigation Division Chief  
Attachments: Ch1-ClaimsLitigationSettlements-ORD-2025-03-17-Final.docx  
SettOptionsAnalysis  
Please see comments in Agenda item 11.C.  
Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Henjum, that  
the Ordinance amending Section 503 (Compromise Or Settlement of  
Matters/Claims) and Section 506 (Litigation) of Part 5 (Claims Managements) of  
Article 5 (Finance Management Procedures) of Chapter 1 (Administrative,  
Personnel And Finance) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as  
amended, pertaining to claims and litigation settlements be approved on first  
reading. The motion passed by a vote of 7-1-1-0  
7 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, and Talarico  
1 - O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
1 - Risley  
Excused:  
25-172  
11.E.  
An Ordinance amending Section 104 (Council Meetings; Procedure) of  
Part 1 (Elective Officers) and Section 406 (Settle Claims) and Section  
407 (Make Reports) of Part 4 (Powers and Duties of the City Attorney)  
of Article 2 (Officers of the City) of Chapter 1 (Administrative, Personnel  
and Finance) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as  
amended, pertaining to housekeeping amendments related to council  
and city attorney settlements  
Presenter:  
Wynetta Massey, City Attorney  
Erik Lamphere, Employment/Litigation Division Chief  
Attachments: Ch1-CouncilAndCityAttySettlements-ORD-2025-03-17-Final.docx  
Please see comments in Agenda item 11.C.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Donelson, that  
the Ordinance Amending Section 104 (Council Meetings; Procedure) of Part 1  
(Elective Officers) and Section 406 (Settle Claims) and Section 407 (Make Reports)  
of Part 4 (Powers and Duties of the City Attorney) of Article 2 (Officers of the City)  
of Chapter 1 (Administrative, Personnel and Finance) of the Code of the City of  
Colorado Springs 2001, as Amended, Pertaining to Housekeeping Amendments  
Related to City Council and City Attorney Settlements be approved on first  
reading. The motion passed by a vote of 7-1-1-0  
7 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, and Talarico  
Aye:  
No:  
1 - O'Malley  
1 - Risley  
Excused:  
12. Public Hearing  
There was no Public Hearing.  
13. Added Item Agenda  
There were no items added to the Agenda.  
14. Executive Session  
There was no Executive Session.  
15. Adjourn  
President Helms stated there will not be a Work Session held on Monday,  
April 7, 2025, but there will be a Special City Council meeting held at 1:00  
PM on April 7, 2025 regarding an appeal of the Downtown Review Board’s  
approval of a Form-Based Zone Development Plan for the ONE Vela  
Mixed Use Building.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked City Council to support the document he  
provided each of them opposing the state’s funding of the system to  
monitor assault weapons (State Bill 25-003), which will cost millions of  
dollars, using money from the State Parks Pass that will divert funding from  
trails, parks, and outdoor recreation which he feels it is completely  
inappropriate.  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk, encouraged everyone to vote at the April 1,  
2025 Municipal Election.  
There being no further business to come before City Council, President  
Helms adjourned the meeting at 4:03 PM.  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk