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Tuesday, June 9, 2026

9:00 AM

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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:

Councilmember Ken Casey, President Lynette Crow-Iverson,

Councilmember Dave Donelson, Councilmember Kimberly Gold,

Councilmember Nancy Henjum, Councilmember David Leinweber,

Councilmember Roland Rainey Jr., President Pro Tem Brian Risley, and

Councilmember Brandy Williams

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

The Invocation was made by Wayne Dawson Springs First Church of the

Nazarene.

President Crow-Iverson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements

Councilmember Williams requested item 4B.E. 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:

26-178

4A.A.

Ordinance No. 26-21 Requesting a Supplemental Appropriation to the

Trails, Open Space and Parks Fund up to $162,000 to Complete the

Acquisition of Approximately 40 Acres of Property Identified as the

Parcel 1 West CMSP Extension for the Purpose of Public Open Space

and Trails

Presenter:

Kim King, Acting Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services

Department

Lonna Thelen, Design and Development Manager, Parks, Recreation

and Cultural Services Department

David Deitemeyer, Senior Program Administrator, Parks, Recreation

and Cultural Services Department

Attachments:

Ordinance - TOPS supplemental approp - West CMSP Extension

(Parcel 1)

CC_WestCMSP_Expansion_May2026

Signed Ordinance 26-21

This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.

26-180

4A.B.

Ordinance No. 26-22 Requesting a Supplemental Appropriation to the

Trails, Open Space and Parks Fund up to $162,000 to Complete the

Acquisition of Approximately 40 Acres of Property Identified as the

Parcel 2 West CSMP Extension for the Purpose of Public Open Space

and Trails

Presenter:

Kim King, Acting Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services

Department

Lonna Thelen, Design and Development Manager, Parks, Recreation

and Cultural Services Department

David Deitemeyer, Senior Program Administrator, Parks, Recreation

and Cultural Services Department

Attachments:

Ordinance - TOPS supplemental approp - West CMSP Extension

(Parcel 2)

CC_WestCMSP_Expansion_May2026

Signed Ordinance 26-22

This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.

4B. First Presentation:

26-235

4B.A.

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 26, 2026

Presenter:

Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk

Attachments: RegularMeetingMinutes26-May-2026

The Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.

26-212

4B.B.

A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property from the Heirs

or Devisees of Teresa Pallas and Eugene D. Oddone, Deceased.

Subject to Administration by the Personal Representative of the Estate

of Each Decedent; and Josephine Ida Brenner, as Their Interest May

Appear to be Used for the Kelker to South Plant Transmission Project

Presenter:

Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities

Jessica K. Davis, Land Resource Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities

Attachments: CSU-PropertyAcquisitionOddoneBrenner-RES-2026-05-08

UB Presentation_Property Acquisition_Oddone and Brenner

Signed Resolution 55-26

This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.

26-215

4B.C.

An Ordinance Amending Multiple Parts of Article 8 (Stormwater Quality

Management and Discharge Control Code) of Chapter 3 (Public

Property and Public Works) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs

2001, as Amended, Pertaining to Stormwater Quality Management and

Discharge Control Code and Providing Penalties for the Violation

Thereof

Presenter:

Erin Powers, P.E., Stormwater Enterprise Manager

Richard Mulledy, P.E., Public Works Director

Attachments: Ordinance_Stormwater Illicit Discharge

Signed Ordinance 26-24

This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.

26-216

4B.D.

An Ordinance Amending Multiple Parts of Chapter 7 (Unified

Development Code) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001,

as Amended, Pertaining to Stormwater Permanent Control Measures

Presenter:

Erin Powers, P.E., Stormwater Enterprise Manager

Richard Mulledy, P.E., Public Works Director

Attachments: Stormwater-PCM-ORD-2026-04-23

Signed Ordinance 26-25

This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.

4B.F. ZONE-26-00 An ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs

pertaining to approximately 5.24 acres located at 4535 Marconi Heights

from R-E/PF/HS-O (Residential Estate and Public Facilities with Hillside

Overlay) and PDZ/PF/HS-O (Planned Development Zone and Public

Facilities with Hillside Overlay) to PF/HS-O (Public Facilities with Hillside

Overlay). (Quasi-Judicial) (1st Reading only to set the public hearing

date for July 14, 2026, in accord with City Code Section 7.5.407.

Hearings for the ordinance and any related applications shall be

conducted at the second reading.)

Related Files: N/A

Located in Council District 1

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: ZONE-26-0004_Ordinance

ZONE-26-0004_Staff_Report

Attachement_1_Zone Map

Attachment_2_Legal Description

Attachment_3_Land Use Statement

Attachment_4_Development Plan

Attachment_5_Subdivision Plat

Attachment_6_Geohazard Report

Attachment_7_Drainage Variance

Attachment_8_Project Statement

Excerpt Minutes -Austin Bluffs Pump Station - CPC 05_13_2026

ZONE-26-0004_CC_Presentation

Signed Ordinance 26-27

This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Motion by Councilmember Gold, seconded by Councilmember

Donelson, 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 9-0-0-0

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Aye:

Casey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,

Risley, and Williams

5. Recognitions

26-231

5.A.

A Resolution Recognizing June 15, 2026 as Elder Abuse Awareness

Day

Presenter:

David Leinweber, Councilmember At Large

Attachments: Elder Abuse Awareness Day Resolution 2026

Signed Resolution 56-26

Councilmember Leinweber presented the Resolution recognizing June 15,

2026 as Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

Jason DeBueno, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Social Worker,

Silver Key, identified the risks associated with elderly individuals

experiencing isolation and provided an overview of the Elder Abuse

Justice Center.

Councilmember Henjum spoke about her mother’s experience of being

taken advantage of by her hairdresser.

Motion by Councilmember Gold, seconded by Councilmember Rainey Jr.,

that the Resolution recognizing June 15, 2026 as Elder Abuse Awareness

Day be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0

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Aye:

Casey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,

Risley, and Williams

26-236

5.B.

A Resolution Recognizing June 24, 2026 as Bike To Work Day

Presenter:

David Leinweber, Councilmember At Large

Attachments: Bike to Work Day

Signed Resolution 57-26

Councilmember Leinweber spoke about the importance of getting

outdoors and read the Resolution recognizing June 24, 2026 as Bike to

Work Day.

Carol Campbell, Mad Woman Marketing Strategies, Bike to Work Day

Coordinator, spoke about the breakfast stations/events associated with the

City’s Bike to Work Day, Pike Ride, and how important transportation and

physical health are to economic vitality.

Councilmember Henjum spoke about the importance of bike lanes and

safe intersections within the City.

Motion by Councilmember Gold, seconded by Councilmember Rainey Jr.,

that the Resolution recognizing June 24, 2026 as Bike to Work Day be

adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0

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Aye:

Casey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,

Risley, and Williams

26-224

5.C.

A Resolution Recognizing June 17, July 11 and July 14-18 as Western

Wear Days

Presenter:

Brian Risley, President Pro Tem and Councilmember At Large

Attachments: Western Wear Days

Signed Resolution 58-26

President Pro Tem Risley read a Resolution recognizing June 17, July 11,

and July 14-18 as Western Wear Days.

Greg Budwine, Member, Pikes Peak Range Riders, gave a brief history of

the Pikes Peak Range Riders, the Rangerettes, and the Pikes Peak or

Bust Rodeo. He identified that the Western Street Breakfast will be held on

June 17, 2026, at 5:30 AM with proceeds going to support all the branches

of the military.

Laurie Carol, President, Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Board of Directors,

provided a brief overview of their organization and expressed appreciation

for the recognition.

Terri Gilbert, Member, Girl of the West, introduced Kaylee Gripentrog,

2026 Girl of the West, who provided detailed information on the upcoming

events associated with the 2026 Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo.

Councilmember Williams provided a brief overview of her upbringing

working on a cattle ranch.

Councilmember Henjum highlighted that the Rocky Mountain Regional Gay

Rodeo will be held at the Jefferson County Fair from July 10 through July

12, 2026.

Councilmember Donelson expressed appreciation for keeping the City’s

western heritage alive.

Motion by Councilmember Gold, seconded by Councilmember Williams,

that the Resolution recognizing June 17, July 11, and July 14-18 as

Western Wears Day be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0

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Aye:

Casey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,

Risley, and Williams

26-230

5.D.

A Resolution Recognizing June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth Freedom Day

Presenter:

Roland Rainey, Councilmember District 6

Attachments: Juneteenth

Signed Resolution 59-26

Councilmember Rainey recognized Tony Exum, Colorado State Senator,

Regina English, Colorado House of Representatives, and Donald Deas,

President, Colorado Springs Black Chamber of Commerce, spoke about

the need for reflection and inspiration for the future, and read a Resolution

recognizing June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth Freedom Day.

Shirley Martinez, President, Pikes Peak Diversity Council, spoke about the

importance of commemorating Juneteenth and honoring its history.

Minister Earl Shaffer, Jr. spoke about the importance of educating the

community regarding Juneteenth and celebrating it throughout the

community.

Angela Stevens, National Association for the Advancement of Colored

People (NAACP), provided a brief background of NAACP and Juneteenth

Prayer Breakfasts scheduled during the month of June.

Dr. Regina Lewis explained the importance of honoring what Juneteenth

means to the community.

Councilmembers Henjum, Councilmember Leinweber, and

Councilmember Rainey expressed appreciation for everyone who came to

recognize and support Juneteenth.

Councilmember Gold honored Opal Lee and her work advocating for

Juneteenth.

Motion by Councilmember Gold, seconded by Councilmember Rainey Jr.,

that the Resolution recognizing June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth Freedom

Day be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0

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Aye:

Casey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,

Risley, and Williams

26-232

5.E.

City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees

Presenter:

Lynette Crow-Iverson, Council President and Councilmember At-Large

Attachments: 06092026 Boards Commissions and Committees Appointment

06092026 DDA

06092026 Downtown BID

06092026 Fire Board of Appeals

06092026 PPACG- Community Advisory Committee

06092026 Planning Commission

President Crow-Iverson presented the City Council Appointments to

Boards, Commissions, and Committees.

Several Councilmembers expressed appreciation for the nominees who

wish to serve the City.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Rainey

Jr., that the City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and

Committees be approved. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0

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Aye:

Casey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,

Risley, and Williams

6. Mayor's Business

Wayne Williams, Chief of Staff, stated they held their City Supervisor

Training at El Pomar and they are continuing to work on airport and other

issues, they hosted a roundtable with land owners near the military bases

on May 29, 2026, and they are working with the Pikes Peak Library District

in order to develop partnerships which will benefit the community.

7. Items Called Off Consent Calendar

4B.E. ZONE-25-00 An ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs

pertaining to approximately 7.93 acres located at 1625 Springcrest

Road from BP/CR/HR-O/AF-O (Business Park with Conditions of

Record, High-Rise Overlay, and United States Air Force Academy

Overlay) to MX-M/AF-O (Mixed-Use Medium Scale with United States

Air Force Academy Overlay). (Quasi-Judicial) (1st Reading only to set

the public hearing date for July 14, 2026 in accord with City Code

Section 7.5.407. Hearings for the ordinance and any related applications

shall be conducted at the second reading.)

Related Files: LUPL-25-0010

Located in Council District 2

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: Staff Report

Attachment_A_Briargate_Master_Plan

Attachment_B_Ordinance_99-139

Attachment_C_CPC DP 99-125

Attachment_D_Public_Comments

Attachment_E_Public_Comment_Response_Letters

Attachment_E1_Public_Comments_from_CPC

Attachment_F_Traffic_Impact_Study

Attachment_G_Land_Use_Plan

Attachment_H_USAFA_Avigation_Easement

Attachment_I_CDOT_Final_Review_Comments

Attachment_J_Project_Statement

Attachment_K_Public_Notice_Affidavits

Attachment_L_Owner_Authorization_Form

Attachment_M_Mineral_Estate_Form

Attachment_N_BBCOA_Letter_of_Support

Attachment_O_Neighborhood_Meeting_Sign_In_Sheet

Attachment_P_Briargate_MP_Signed_Resolution_No._43-22

Exhibit_A_Legal_Description

Exhibit_B_Zone_Map

7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)

Excerpt Minutes -Briargate_Voyager - CPC 05_13_2026

Briargate_Voyager_2nd_CC_Presentation

Signed Ordinance 26-26

Councilmember Williams stated she pulled this off the Consent Calendar

because she is not comfortable moving this to a hearing at this time.

Councilmember Donelson stated that he believes presentations and public

hearings for these Ordinances should occur at the first reading. Stefanie

Boster, City Attorney, City Attorney’s Office, explained that the Unified

Development Code (UDC) revised the process so that the presentation

and public hearing take place at the second reading for this category of

Ordinances. Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department, added that City

Council adopted this change in 2023, and noted that if Council wishes to

revisit the process, a discussion can be scheduled.

Motion by President Pro Tem Risley, seconded by Councilmember

Rainey Jr., that the Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of

Colorado Springs pertaining to approximately 7.93 acres located at 1625

Springcrest Road from BP/CR/HR-O/AF-O (Business Park with

Conditions of Record, High-Rise Overlay, and United States Air Force

Academy Overlay) to MX-M/AF-O (Mixed-Use Medium Scale with United

States Air Force Academy Overlay) for the purpose of providing notice

and setting a public hearing date for July 14, 2026 to consider the

Briargate/Voyager Multi-Family zone change ordinance be approved on

first reading. The motion passed by a vote of 8-1-0-0

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Aye:

Casey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., and

Risley

1 - Williams

No:

8. Utilities Business

There was no Utilities Business.

9. Unfinished Business

9.A.

CODE-25-00 Ordinance No. 26-23 amending Article 3 Use Regulations, Article 4

Development Standards and Incentives, and Article 6 Definitions and

Rules of Constructions of Chapter 7 (the "Unified Development Code")

of the Code of the City Of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, as

related to permitted locations and standards for each Adult or Child Day

Care Centers.

(Legislative)

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: Ordinance

CC_WS_Childcare_Ord_Presentation_v2

Childcare_Ord_Staff_Report

Attachment_A_Allowed_Use_Table_Comparison

Attachment_B_Childcare_Ord_Factsheet

Attachment_C_Existing_Childcare_in_Residential_Zones_Map

Attachment_D_State_Childcare_Building_Requirements

CC_1st_Childcare_Ord_Presentation

CPC_Minutes 4.8.26 Day Care Amendment Excerpt

CC_2nd_Childcare_Ord_Presentation

Signed Ordinance 26-23

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department, presented the

Ordinance amending Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of City Code

pertaining to adult or child day care centers. She provided an overview of

the project goal/intention, stakeholder involvement, community input,

definitions, childcare licensing, general changes to childcare,

non-residential zones, accessory use, and colocation. Ms. Stocker

identified residential zones, existing childcare in residential zones,

use-specific standard, residential street example, residential property

conversion, Planning Commission notes, and next steps.

Councilmember Donelson asked if there have been any changes to the

Ordinance since the first reading. Ms. Stocker stated there have not been

any changes.

Councilmember Donelson stated he will be voting no again because he

does not feel that large daycares fit in residential neighborhoods.

Motion by President Pro Tem Risley, seconded by Councilmember Gold,

that the Ordinance No. 26-23 amending Article 3 Use Regulations, Article

4 Development Standards and Incentives, and Article 6 Definitions and

Rules of Constructions of Chapter 7 (the "Unified Development Code")

of the Code of the City Of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, as related

to permitted locations and standards for each Adult or Child Day Care

Centers be finally passed. The motion passed by a vote of 8-1-0-0

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Aye:

No:

Casey, Crow-Iverson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and

Williams

1 - Donelson

10. New Business

There was no New Business.

There was no Public Hearing.

11. Public Hearing

12. Added Item Agenda

There were no items added to the Agenda.

13. One Hour of Citizen Discussion for Items not on Today's Agenda per City

Council Rules

Citizen Ali Lange spoke against Project Taurus and other large data

centers coming to the City, about the hazards they cause to citizens, and

requested City Council receive a living wage.

Citizen Raul Acosta, owner, small tree service/fire mitigation business,

spoke about the $20 million Great Opportunity fund and requested

additional information regarding how small businesses can bid on the

opportunity.

Citizen LeRad Niles spoke about the issues he has experienced with

people experiencing homelessness.

Citizen Steven Lightfoot stated that Stephen King murdered John Lennon.

Citizen Nick Raven requested City Council receive a living wage.

Citizen Caleb Miller spoke against the raise for Travas Deal, Chief

Executive Officer (CEO), Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU), the large data

center, and requested City Council receive a living wage.

Citizen Taylor Gray spoke against the large data center coming to the City,

the raise for the CSU CEO, and his data being sold.

14. Executive Session

There was no Executive Session.

15. Adjourn

There being no further business to come before City Council, Council

adjourned at 11:09 AM.

Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk