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City Council Work Session  
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Monday, February 9, 2026  
9:00 AM  
Council Chambers  
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call  
President Crow-Iverson called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.  
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Present  
President Lynette Crow-Iverson, Councilmember Dave Donelson,  
Councilmember Kimberly Gold, Councilmember Nancy Henjum,  
Councilmember Brandy Williams, Councilmember David Leinweber,  
Councilmember Roland Rainey Jr., and President Pro Tem Brian Risley  
1 - Councilmember Tom Bailey  
Excused  
Councilmember Williams attended the meeting virtually.  
2. Changes to Agenda  
There were no Changes to Agenda.  
3. Regular Meeting Comments  
Councilmember Henjum requested item 4B.D. be removed from the  
February 10, 2026 City Council meeting Consent Calendar. 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 January 26, 2026  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: 1-26-26 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes Final  
The minutes of the January 26, 2026 Work Session were approved by  
Consensus of City Council.  
5. Executive Session  
5A. Open  
There was no Closed Executive Session.  
There was no Closed Executive Session.  
5B. Closed  
6. Presentations for General Information  
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6.A.  
Overview of collaboration between City Horticulture and Horticultural Art  
Society (HAS)  
Presenter:  
Alex Crochet, City Horticulturist, City of Colorado Springs  
Lynne Pearson, Board Trustee, Horticultural Art Society  
Attachments: City Horticulture Presentation  
Horticultural Art Society City Council 02092026  
Lynne Pearson, Board Trustee, Horticultural Art Society (HAS), identified  
who they are, where they are: Demonstration Garden, Heritage Garden,  
Pinetum, what they do, what they contribute, how they do it, and the value  
they bring.  
Alex Crochet, City Horticulturist, provided a brief overview of the  
collaboration between City Horticulture and HAS, community engagement,  
inaugural plant fundraiser, exciting additions for community engagement,  
flower beds throughout the City, land stewardship, historic greenhouse  
complex, and 2026 focuses.  
Several Councilmembers expressed appreciation for all the efforts of HAS  
and City Horticulture.  
Councilmember Leinweber requested additional information regarding  
how this collaboration has affected City parks because twenty years ago, a  
majority of parks had blue grass as turf. Kim King, Acting Director, Parks,  
Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS), explained the City’s “Springs in  
Bloom Adopt a Bed” program which was a precursor to volunteers  
contributing to the City, development of the City’s greenhouses, and goals  
toward sustainability. Eric Becker, Maintenance and Operations Manager,  
PRCS, identified that blue grass is good for active use/sports areas, but  
not for passive use so over the past fourteen years, they have converted  
approximately one hundred acres of the passive blue grass areas to a  
more resilient native grass.  
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6.B.  
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Year in Review Presentation  
Presenter:  
Greg Dingrando, Public Information Officer for the Pikes Peak Regional  
Building Department  
Attachments: PPRBD Year in Review 2025  
Greg Dingrando, Public Information Officer, Pikes Peak Regional Building  
Department (PPRBD), provided an overview of PPRBD 2025 highlights,  
number of permits, new homes, major developments within the City,  
breakdown by neighborhood, reroof permits, new commercial permits,  
2025 apartment projects, City permit numbers, plan reviews, inspections,  
single-family home fees, and PPRBD classes.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if the office building conversion to  
apartments will be affordable or attainable housing. Mr. Dingrando stated  
he does not have that information.  
Councilmember Henjum and Councilmember Leinweber requested  
additional information regarding the location of the El Pomar Conference  
Center. Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department, stated it is located  
immediately behind the Penrose Center.  
Councilmember Rainey asked how many jobs were brought to the  
community due to the new construction. Shawna Lippert, Economic  
Development Officer, stated they would provide that information.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if there is a balance of residential growth  
near new commercial growth. Mr. Walker stated they will provide that  
information.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if the number of new housing permits is  
where it needs to be. Roger Lovell, Director, PPRBD, stated their numbers  
reflect the average number of permits over the years.  
7. Staff and Appointee Reports  
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7.A.  
Agenda Planner Review  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: Agenda Planner Review 2-9-26.pdf  
There were no comments on this item.  
8. Items for Introduction  
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8.A.  
A Resolution Approving the 2026 Annual Action Plan for the use of  
federal block grant funds (CDBG, HOME, and 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: 2026 Action Plan_Council Resolution  
2026 AAP for City Council  
Graphic Summary City Council  
2026 AAP City Council Presentation.v2  
Signed Resolution 12-26.pdf  
Aimee Cox, Chief Housing and Homelessness Officer, Housing and  
Homelessness Response Department, introduced the Resolution  
approving the 2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP) 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).  
Barb Van Hoy, Policy, Planning and Engagement Coordinator, Housing  
and Homelessness Response Department, provided an overview of the  
annual HUD grants, resources, partnership, priorities, funds allocation,  
outcomes, anticipated annual HUD funds, housing and homelessness  
response priorities, allocation by priority, other key objectives, and how  
public participation influences the Plan.  
Councilmember Rainey asked if there were any state regulations which  
would affect federal funding. Ms. Van Hoy stated not that she is aware of.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how the amount of the funds compares to  
2025 and 2024. Ms. Van Hoy stated the amount for 2026 is exactly the  
same.  
President Crow-Iverson requested additional information regarding the  
missing middle housing. Ms. Cox stated their funds are primarily to be  
used for people earning eighty percent of the Area Median Income or less,  
which includes missing middle housing such as duplex and four-plex  
projects.  
Councilmember Rainey asked what the qualifications are for people to  
receive Tenant Rental Assistance. Ms. Cox stated this rental assistant  
support is for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if Tenant Rental Assistance is enough  
for the eight thousand people experiencing homelessness. Ms. Cox stated  
it is not.  
Councilmember Donelson requested additional information regarding  
funds allocation. Ms. Van Hoy provided examples of the distribution of each  
of the funds.  
Councilmember Donelson asked who reviews the applications for funding.  
Ms. Van Hoy stated they organize internal application review committees to  
review those applications. Councilmember Donelson suggested that City  
Council consider being part of that review in the future.  
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8.B.  
A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs Approving a limited second  
amendment to the amended and restated service plan for the Bradley  
Heights Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 2, and 3.  
Located in Council District 4  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: Metro-BradleyHeightsServiceAmend-RES-2026-01-06  
Attachment_1_Bradley_Heights_Filing_No_5A_Plat  
Attachment_2_Bradley_Heights_Filing_No_5B_Plat  
Attachment_3_Bradley_Heights_MD_1-3_Subject_Alleyways  
Attachment_4_Res_205-23_Bradley_Heights_MD_Current_Service_Pl  
an  
Attachment_5_Bradley_Heights_Concept_Plan  
Bradley_Heights_MD_1-3_2nd_Amendment_WS_Pt2_Presentation  
Exhibit_1_2nd_Amendment_Bradley_Heights_MD_v2  
Exhibit_D_Description_of_Services_v2  
Bradley_Heights_MD_1-3_2nd_Amendment_CC_Presentation  
Signed Resolution 06-26.pdf  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department, presented the  
Resolution approving a limited second amendment to the amended and  
restated service plan for the Bradley Heights Metropolitan District Nos. 1,  
2, and 3. She provided an overview of the request, district location,  
description of services, alleys to be maintained, parks, trails, and open  
space.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if there is a proposed change to the mill  
levy. Ms. Stocker stated there is not.  
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8.C.  
A resolution of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado approving the  
issuance of Tuscany Plaza Metropolitan District Limited Tax General  
Obligation Bond Series 2026 in an aggregate amount not to exceed  
$4,225,243.00 for properties located northeast of Powers Boulevard and  
Dublin Boulevard.  
Council District: 6  
Presenter:  
Drew Foxx, Planner II, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department  
Attachments: Bond-TuscanyPlazaMetro-RES-2026-02-02  
Attachment #1_Tuscany Plaza MD Service Plan  
Attachment #2_Tuscany Plaza MD Boundary_Vicinity Maps  
Tuscany_Plaza_MD_Cost_Certification_&_Bonding_Report  
Tuscany_Plaza_MD_Draft Debt_Issuance_Resolution  
Tuscany_Plaza_MD_Letter_of_Intent  
Tuscany_Plaza_MD_Series_2026_Bond_Financial_Plan  
Tuscany_Plaza_MD_Presentation  
Signed Resolution 08-26.pdf  
Drew Foxx, Planner II, City Planning Department, presented the Resolution  
approving the issuance of Tuscany Plaza Metropolitan District Limited Tax  
General Obligation Bond Series 2026 in an aggregate amount not to  
exceed $4,225,243.00 for properties located northeast of Powers  
Boulevard and Dublin Boulevard. He provided an overview of the proposed  
debt issuance, district location, background, areas of improvement by  
developer, expenditures, and images of improvements.  
Councilmember Henjum asked what the difference is between stormwater  
improvements and flood surface detention improvements. Kevin Walker,  
Director, Planning Department, stated stormwater improvements are public  
improvements and flood surface detention improvements are private  
improvements.  
Councilmember Rainey asked if the improvements being made by  
American Furniture Warehouse site is included in this request. Mr. Walker  
stated this request is for improvements which have already been  
completed.  
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8.D.  
A Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Surplus City Property to Project  
Tree (the “Purchaser”)  
Presenter:  
Troy Stover, Business Park Development Director, City of Colorado  
Springs  
Attachments: Project Tree Resolution  
Project Tree Presentation  
Signed Resolution 07-26.pdf  
Troy Stover, Business Park Development Director, presented the  
Resolution authorizing the disposal of surplus City property to Project Tree  
(the “Purchaser”). He provided an overview of the project, site location,  
property disposal information, and staff recommendation.  
There were no comments on this item.  
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8.E.  
A Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Surplus City Property to Project  
Manitou (“the Purchaser”)  
Presenter:  
Troy Stover, Business Park Development Director, City of Colorado  
Springs  
Attachments: Project Manitou Resolution  
Project Manitou Presentation  
Signed Resolution 04-26.pdf  
Troy Stover, Business Park Development Director, presented the  
Resolution authorizing the disposal of surplus City property to Project  
Manitou (the “Purchaser”). He provided an overview of the project, site  
location, property disposal information, and staff recommendation.  
There were no comments on this item.  
9. Items Under Study  
There were no Items Under Study.  
10. Councilmember Reports and Open Discussion  
Councilmember Rainey stated he and his office hosted Phil Martinez,  
Executive Director of the Red Cross a couple weeks ago, Mr. Martinez will  
be presenting an overview of his roles and responsibilities to City Council  
on February 23, 2026, and he has been working with the Mayor's office on  
a Joint Proclamation to recognize and highlight the month of March being  
Red Cross Month. He stated he spoke with the director for Spacious Skies  
as a follow up from their conversation on the data dashboard regarding  
different perspectives from citizens depending on where they lived within  
the City and he attended the Space Force Northern Command activation  
ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base last week  
Councilmember Gold stated she will be hosting a District 4 Town Hall for  
the Southeastern Community Plan and invited everyone to attend.  
Councilmember Leinweber stated he and Councilmember Donelson  
participated on the Wildfire Mitigation Advisory Board and that since 2021,  
there has been over $3.5 million spent in fire mitigation up and down the  
Front Range, they project around $1 in spending for 2026 and those areas  
will include Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Ponder Heights, Cloud Camp  
Bridge, Union Meadows, Blodgett Fuel Reduction Project, and Gold Stage  
Road.  
Councilmember Henjum stated she and Councilmember Leinweber met  
with approximately forty providers, including staff from the El Paso County  
Department of Human Services (DHS) on Friday, February 6, 2026,  
regarding the unhoused in the community.  
Councilmember Leinweber stated the Springs Resue Mission does  
provide parking for people experiencing homelessness, but they prefer that  
those individuals sleep inside the facility.  
11. Adjourn  
There being no further business to come before City Council, Council  
adjourned at 11:24 AM.  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk