Minutes - City Council

City Hall

107 N. Nevada Avenue

Colorado Springs, CO

80903

City of Colorado Springs

Meeting Minutes

City Council

City Council meetings are broadcast live on Channel 18. In

accordance with the ADA, anyone requiring an auxiliary aid to

participate in this meeting should make the request as soon as

possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.

Documents created by third parties may not meet all

accessibility criteria.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

9:00 AM

Council Chambers

How to Watch the Meeting

Coloradosprings.gov/springstv | Facebook Live: Colorado Springs City Council

Facebook Page @coscity Council | SPRINGS TV - Comcast Channel 18 / 880 (HD)

- Stratus IQ Channel 76 / 99 (Streaming)

How to Comment on Agenda Items

Before the meeting, you may email general comments for items not on the agenda or

comments regarding agenda items to: allcouncil@coloradosprings.gov

Estimated agenda item times are provided for planning purposes and do not constitute notice

of a specific time for any item. Items may take more or less time than estimated. City Council

may amend the order of items.

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

8 -

Present:

Councilmember Ken Casey, President Lynette Crow-Iverson,

Councilmember Kimberly Gold, Councilmember Nancy Henjum,

Councilmember David Leinweber, Councilmember Roland Rainey Jr.,

President Pro Tem Brian Risley, and Councilmember Brandy Williams

1 - Councilmember Dave Donelson

Excused:

Councilmember Leinweber attended the meeting virtually.

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

The Invocation was made by Colorado Springs Police Department

Chaplain Daniel McCormick.

President Crow-Iverson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements

Councilmember Henjum requested items 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:

26-048

4A.A.

Ordinance No. 26-18 repealing and reordaining Appendix K (Wildland

Urban Interface Requirements) OF Part 1 (Fire Prevention Code) of

Article 4 (Fire Prevention) of Chapter 8 (Public Safety).

Presenter:

Kris Cooper, Fire Marshal

Attachments: Fire-IFC-AppendixK_ORD-2026-02-17-RL corrected ADA.pdf

Appendix K CWRC 2026 04 28

Formal Approval of Local Map - City of Colorado Springs ADA

02.26.2026 DP Letter of Support ADA

FBA-Wilfire Resiliency Code-Letter of Support_20260212 ADA

2026 Colorado Springs Fire Department (2021 IFC + CWRC) ADA

Signed Ordinance 26-18

This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.

4B. First Presentation:

26-198

4B.A.

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 28, 2026

Presenter:

Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk

Attachments: 4-28-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Final

The Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.

26-144

4B.B.

A Resolution authorizing the use of Possession and Use Agreements

and Eminent Domain to acquire real property, permanent easements,

and temporary easements using Brookside Realignment Project using

PPRTA funds

Presenter:

Gayle Sturdivant, PE, PMP, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director

Kellie Billingsley, Real Estate Services Manager

Attachments: 02.0_Resolution for PU and ED_Brookside.docx

02.A_Brookside_ROW SUMMARY TABLE

02.B_Exhibit B to Resolution

03_Brookside_Presentation

Signed Resolution 38-26

This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.

26-167

4B.C.

A Resolution authorizing the Stormwater Enterprise Manager to execute

Memorandums of Agreement with the Department of the Army related to

the COS Creek Plan Feasibility Study

Presenter:

Erin Powers, P.E., Stormwater Enterprise Manager

Attachments: COS Creek Plan MOA Resolution

Section 203 MOA for Federal Activities_Final

Section 203 MOA for Technical Assistance to USACE_Final

Signed Resolution 39-26

This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.

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

pertaining to approximately 9.04 acres located off Marksheffel Road,

southeast of the intersection of Space Village Avenue and Marksheffel

Road, from MX-M/AP-O/APZ-1 (Mixed-use Medium Scale with Airport

and Accident Potential Zone Subzone-1 Overlays) to PK/AP-O/APZ-1

(Public Park with Airport and Accident Potential Subzone-1 Overlays).

(Quasi-Judicial - First reading and setting the public hearing for May 26,

2026 in accord with City Code Section 7.5.407. Hearings for the

ordinance and any related applications shall be conducted with the

second reading.)

Related Files: CUDP-26-0001, DEPN-26-0018

Located in Council District 4

Presenter:

Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: Staff Report_RR Community Park

Attachment 1_Project Statement ZMA

Attachment 2_Land Use Statement ZMA

Attachment 3_Exhibit A and B ZMA

Attachment 4_Peterson SFB Comments_Reagan Ranch Community

Park_03.05.26

Attachment 5_USDA Communication

7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)

CPC Presentation_Reagan Ranch_Staff

CPC_Minutes 4.8.26 Reagan Ranch Park Excerpt

Zone Ordinance

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

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember

Gold, 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:

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

Williams

1 - Donelson

Excused:

5. Recognitions

26-200

5.A.

A Proclamation Recognizing May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness

Month

Presenter:

David Leinweber, Councilmember At Large

Attachments: Proclamation Mental Health Awareness Month

Councilmember Leinweber read the Proclamation recognizing May 2026

as Mental Health Awareness Month and encouraged everyone to take

advantage of the City’s natural mental health resources available in the

region.

Liz Denson, President and Chief Executive Office, Early Connections

Learning Centers, spoke about the importance of recognizing mental

health in children and providing them safe and stable environments.

Sarah Potter, Faith Table, spoke about the mental health crisis facing the

hospitality workforce.

Andre Podpolucha, Chief Operating Officer, Step Springs, provided brief

history of the trauma he had experienced and identified the need for mental

health resources within the community.

Councilmember Williams highlighted the documentary “Raising America”.

26-207

5.B.

A Resolution Recognizing May 17 to May 23, 2026 as National Public

Works Week

Presenter:

Nancy Henjum, Councilmember District 5

Attachments: National Public Works Week

Signed Resolution 40-26

Councilmember Henum identified how important public infrastructure is to

the community, expressed appreciation for all Public Works employees,

and read a Resolution recognizing May 17 To May 23, 2026 as National

Public Works Week.

Rich Mulledy, Public Works Director, acknowledged the hard work of

Public Works employees and identified the accomplishments of the various

Public Works teams.

Several Councilmembers expressed appreciation for the responsiveness

and hard work of the Public Works employees.

Motion by Councilmember Gold, seconded by Councilmember Williams,

that the Resolution recognizing May 17 to May 23, 2026 as National Public

Works Week be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 8-0-1-0

8 -

Aye:

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

Williams

1 - Donelson

Excused:

26-209

5.C.

A Resolution Recognizing May 2026 as National Wildfire Awareness

Month

Presenter:

Brandy Williams, Councilmember District 3

Attachments: National Wildfire Awareness Month

Signed Resolution 41-26

Councilmember Williams read the Resolution recognizing May 2026 as

National Wildfire Awareness Month.

Fire Marshal Kris Cooper, Colorado Springs Fire Department, identified

the risks of wildfire in Colorado Springs and how important mitigation

efforts are.

Councilmember Leinweber commended the work of CSFD, and their

collaboration will the United States Forest Service for fire mitigation.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember

Williams, that the Resolution Recognizing May 2026 as National Wildfire

Awareness Month be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 8-0-1-0

8 -

Aye:

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

Williams

1 - Donelson

Excused:

26-210

5.D.

A Resolution Honoring May 25th, 2026 as Memorial Day

Presenter:

Ken Casey, Councilmember District 2

Attachments: Memorial Day

Signed Resolution 42-26

Councilmember Casey honored the bravery of those who paid the ultimate

sacrifice in an attack in Mosul, Iraq, on April 10, 2009; Sergeant First Class

Bryan Hall, Staff Sergeant Gary Woods, Jr., Sergeant Edward Forrest,

Corporal Jason Pautsch and Private First Class Bryce Gautier and read

the Resolution honoring May 25, 2026 as Memorial Day.

Andrea Finnegan-Fosse, Commander, American Legion Post 5, spoke

about Memorial Day being a solemn day of remembrance and encouraged

everyone to attend a Memorial Day Remembrance Service such as the

one scheduled for Monday, May 25, 2026 11:00 AM at Veterans Memorial.

Russ Miller, President and Chairman, Pikes Peak Veterans Council, spoke

about the importance of honoring Memorial Day.

Leroy Trusty, Vietnam Veterans of America, spoke about the need for

mental healthcare for veterans and read the poem “In Flander Fields”.

Ryan Hemhauser, Member, American Legion Post 5, spoke about the loss

of his friends due to combat and war.

Councilmember Rainey stated the cost of Freedom does not care about

your political affiliation and is not free. He asked everyone to honor the

sacrifice, remember the history, support military families, and promote

unity/patriotism.

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

that the Resolution Honoring May 25th, 2026 as Memorial Day be

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

8 -

Aye:

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

Williams

1 - Donelson

Excused:

6. Mayor's Business

26-175

6.A.

Ordinance No. 26-17 appointing Stefanie Boster as City Attorney and

prescribing her duties, compensation, and tenure In Office, and

superseding and repealing all prior ordinances inconsistent with the

provisions of this ordinance

Presenter:

Yemi Mobolade, Mayor

Attachments: CityAtty-Salary-2026-04-15.docx

Signed Ordinance 26-17

Mayor Yemi presented the Ordinance appointing Stefanie Boster as City

Attorney and prescribing her duties, compensation and tenure in office.

Mayor Yemi performed the swearing in ceremony.

Ms. Boster expressed appreciation for her family and the opportunity to

serve the City.

Councilmember Henjum expressed support of the appointment and

recognized Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney, who is leaving the City, for his

hard work and twenty-two years of service to the City.

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

that the Ordinance No. 26-17 appointing Stefanie Boster as City Attorney

and prescribing her duties, compensation, and tenure In Office, and

superseding and repealing all prior ordinances inconsistent with the

provisions of this ordinance be finally passed. The motion passed by a

vote of 8-0-1-0

8 -

Aye:

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

Williams

1 - Donelson

Excused:

26-190

6.B.

A Resolution confirming the Mayor’s appointment of Skyler Rorabaugh

as the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director

Presenter:

Yemi Mobolade, Mayor

Attachments: Rorabaugh Resolution.docx

Signed Resolution 43-26

Mayor Yemi presented the Resolution confirming the Mayor’s appointment

of Skyler Rorabaugh as the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services.

Several Councilmembers expressed support of the appointment.

Mayor Yemi performed the swearing in ceremony.

Mr. Rorabaugh expressed appreciation for his family and the opportunity to

serve the City.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Rainey

Jr., that the Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Skyler

Rorabaugh as the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director be

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

8 -

Aye:

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

Williams

1 - Donelson

Excused:

7. Items Called Off Consent Calendar

26-201

4B.E.

Ratification of Councilmember liaisons to City Council appointed

Boards, Commissions, and Committees

Presenter:

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

Attachments:

Summary of Boards, Commissions, and Committees Councilmember

Assignments - May 12, 2026

Councilmember Henjum stated she pulled this item from the Consent

Calendar to highlight the change in the appointment process for a

Councilmember to be on the El Paso County Public Health Board.

Blongshia Lindsay, Program Administrator, City Council Legislative

Services, stated there is still a seat for City Council on that board, just the

appointment process has changed.

Motion by Councilmember Gold, seconded by Councilmember Williams,

that the ratification of Councilmember liaisons to City Council appointed

Boards, Commissions, and Committees be approved. The motion passed

by a vote of 8-0-1-0

8 -

Aye:

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

Williams

1 - Donelson

Excused:

8. Utilities Business

There was no Utilities Business.

9. Unfinished Business

9.A.

CODE-26-00 An ordinance amending Article 5 (Administration and Enforcement) of

Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of the Code of the City of

Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to procedural process

(Legislative)

Located in Council Districts Citywide

Presenter:

Daniel Sexton, LUR/DRE Planning Manager, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments:

Ordinance_Article 5 – Administration and Enforcement Ordinance

Update

CPC Staff Report_Administration and Enforcement Ordinance Update

Administration and Enforcement Ordinance _Presentation

CC Presentation_Administration and Enforcement Ordinance_Staff

7.5.702 AMENDMENT TO UDC TEXT

Excerpt Minutes - Amendment to UDC Administrative Decisions -

CPC 03_11_2026

Daniel Sexton presented the Ordinance amending Article 5 (Administration

and Enforcement) of Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) of City Code

pertaining to procedural process. He provided an overview of the history of

the Ordinance, Sections changed by Ordinance, appeal changes,

Development Plan changes, adjustment/variance Sections, and Section

7.5.704-Zoning Map Amendments.

Councilmember Rainey asked if the intent is to save the applicant money

by indicating whether or not the project is going to move forward. Mr.

Sexton confirmed that the proposed changes allow more predictability prior

to the developer spending large amounts on the design part of the project.

Councilmember Casey spoke in support of the proposed changes.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Rainey

Jr., that the Ordinance amending multiple sections of Article 5

(Administration and Enforcement) of Chapter 7 (Unified Development

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

related to process and procedural changes be approved on first reading.

The motion passed by a vote of 8-0-1-0

8 -

Aye:

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

Williams

1 - Donelson

Excused:

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 Charles Barber requested everyone prevent hair from going down

the drain and into Colorado Springs Utilities wastewater system.

Citizen Peter Hernandez spoke in opposition of the large data center,

Project Torres.

Citizen Gwendolyn Henderson requested the letter of reprimand for

Councilmember Gold regarding speaking against Councilmember

Donelson’s statements and actions at the January 13, 2026 City Council

meeting be revoked.

Councilmember Henjum spoke about the book “Soul of Civility” by Lexi

Hudson which was gifted to City Councilmembers by Lisa Brandt and Lori

Leander, Reclaiming Civility, and expressed appreciation for the letter Ms.

Henderson sent to City Council

Councilmember Leinweber stated he believes history is being re-written on

the reprimand letter sent to Councilmember Gold because it was privately

given to her, was never intended to be public, and she decided to put it on

social media to harm the reputation of City Council. He stated President

Crow-Iverson asked to meet with Councilmember Gold, but she declined

and he cannot trust Councilmember Gold because she will go to social

media before she comes to him directly which is a big problem with civility,

mutual respect, and collaboration.

Councilmember Gold stated Councilmember Leinweber did speak to her

on January 21, 2026 for approximately six minutes prior to the Colorado

Springs Utilities Board meeting which did not allow time for a conversation,

City Council’s job is not to agree on everything, it is to have diverse

opinions because the City is very diverse, and she will always stand up and

speak for historically marginalized communities. She stated she worries

that sometimes systems of power use civility and decorum to uphold power

instead of encouraging conversations of radical transparency and

courageous conversation and there is always opportunity to do better.

Councilmember Henjum requested that City Council work with the

Reclaiming Civility group in order to be civil with one another and learn to

disagree in a way that is respectful of one another. She stated she was

never asked to sign a letter for Councilmember Donelson’s behavior, and

she believes one member was singled-out over another.

Citizen Nick Raven spoke about the need for higher City Council pay.

Citizen Taylor Gray spoke against the letter of reprimand for

Councilmember Gold and the large data center being built.

Citizen Steven Lightfoot stated the Hantavirus is chemical warfare and

Stephen King killed John Lennon.

14. Executive Session

There was no Executive Session.

15. Adjourn

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

adjourned at 11:30 AM.

Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk