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Tuesday, May 14, 2024

10:00 AM

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1. Call to Order and Roll Call

President Helms called the meeting to order at 10:01 AM.

9 - 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

Present:

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

The Invocation was made by Pastor Tyler Hill from the Sanctuary

Church.

President Helms led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements

Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk, stated items 5.B. and 5.C. will be taken

before item 5.A.

President Helms stated Councilmember Donelson has requested item

4B.C. to be removed from the Consent Calendar.

Consensus of Council agreed to these changes on the agenda.

4. Consent Calendar

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by President Pro Tem

Crow-Iverson, that this be approved 4. Consent Calendar The motion passed by

a vote of

9 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and

Talarico

Aye:

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:

24-144

Ordinance No. 24-29 Platting Two Columbaria in Evergreen Cemetery

in Block 210

4A.A.

Presenter:

Britt I. Haley, Director - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services

Kim King, Assistant Director - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services

Attachments:

Exhibit A - Map of Evergreen Cemetery

Exhibit B - Schematic of New Columbarium

4-8-24 - Evergreen Cemetery New Columbaria Platting in Block 210

4-8-24 - Evergreen Cemetery New Columbaria Ordinance

Signed Ordinance No. 24-29.pdf

This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.

24-171

Ordinance No. 24-30 amending multiple Sections of Article 7 (Sales

and Use Tax) and Section 105 (Applicability of City Sales and Use

Tax Ordinance) of Article 10 (Motion Picture Theater Admissions Tax)

both of Chapter 2 (Business Licensing, Liquor Regulation and

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

Amended, pertaining to Sales Related to a School

4A.B.

Presenter:

Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer

Attachments:

SalesTaxExemptionSalesSchoolORD-2024-03-04_Clean

Signed Ordinance No. 24-30.pdf

This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.

24-167

Ordinance No. 24-31 of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Approving and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a First

Amendment to Standby Bond Purchase Agreement Among the City of

Colorado Springs, Colorado, Computershare Trust Company, N.A., As

Tender Agent, and Bank of America, N.A., and an Amended and

Restated Fee Agreement Between the City of Colorado Springs,

Colorado and Bank Of America, N.A., Relating to the City of Colorado

Springs, Colorado, Variable Rate Demand Utilities System

Subordinate Lien Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2005a; and

Providing Other Matters Relating Thereto.

4A.C.

Presenter:

Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Financial Officer, Colorado

Springs Utilities

Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities

Attachments:

2 - CSU Ordinance Approving Replacement SBPAs 2005A (2024),

4864-3978-4107_6

3 - 1st Amendment to SBPA (CSU Series 2005A) (4)

4 - A&R 2005A Fee Agreement (CSU - BANA) (4)

5 - 2005A SBPA Renewal CC 4.23.24

Signed Ordinance No. 24-31.pdf

This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.

24-172

Ordinance No. 24-34 amending Ordinance No. 23-65 (2024 Budget

Appropriation Ordinance) for a supplemental appropriation to the

Lodgers & Auto Rental Tax (LART) Fund in the amount of $708,000

for additional projects and events recommended by the LART Citizen

Advisory Committee and as amended by City Council

4A.D.

Presenter:

Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer

Attachments:

Amended 2024 LART Supplemental Exhibit -4.29.24

Amended LART SuppAppropORD_4.29.24 without Exh A

Signed Ordinance No. 24-34.pdf

This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.

ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-35 annexing to the City of Colorado Springs that

4A.E.

area known as Black Forest Road Addition No. 2 annexation

consisting of 21.879-acres located along existing Black Forest Road

south of Old Ranch Road to the intersection with Research Parkway.

(Legislative)

Presenter:

Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning and Neighborhood

Services

Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and Neighborhood Services

The Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.

24-188

A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Fort Lyon Canal Company

Stock Owned by Jack K Miller for Colorado Springs Utilities and

Authorizing the Filing of Water Court Applications for Changes of

Water Rights and Appropriative Rights of Exchange

4B.B.

Presenter:

Kim Gortz, Water Supply Resources Manager, Colorado Springs

Utilities

Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities

Attachments:

2- City Council -Purchase Jack MillerWater

Rights_Resolution_4.1.2024

3- Water Acquisition UB Presentation 4.1.2024

Signed Resolution No. 38-24.pdf

This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Crow Iverson,

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

9 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and

Talarico

Aye:

5. Recognitions

24-217

A Resolution recognizing May 19 to May 25, 2024 as National Public

Works Week

5.A.

Presenter:

Nancy Henjum, Councilmember District 5

Gayle Sturdivant, Acting Public Works Director

Attachments:

National Public Works Week

Signed Resolution No. 39-24.pdf

Councilmember Henjum presented a Resolution recognizing May 19-25,

2024 as National Public Works Week and expressed appreciation for

the men, women, and community partners who collectively work in the

Public Works arena.

Gayle Sturdivant, Acting Public Works Director, expressed gratitude for

the Resolution and for the members of the Public Works Department.

Several Councilmembers expressed appreciation for all the efforts made

by the City’s Public Works team.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Talarico,that

the Resolution recognizing May 19-25, 2024 as National Public Works Week be

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

9 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and

Talarico

Aye:

24-216

A Joint Proclamation honoring May 15, 2024 as Peace Officer

Memorial Day

5.B.

Presenter:

Randy Helms, Council President and Councilmember District 2

Mayor Yemi Mobolade

Adrian Vasquez, Chief of Police, City of Colorado Springs

Attachments:

Joint Proclamation Peace Officers Memoiral Day

Mayor Yemi spoke about the sacrifices and commitments made by law

enforcement Officers and their families and expressed gratitude for their

unwavering dedication.

Mayor Yemi and President Helms read the Proclamation honoring May

15, 2024 as Peace Officer Memorial Day.

Several Councilmembers expressed appreciation for the service and

sacrifice of Peace Officers

Adrian Vasquez, Chief, Colorado Springs Police Department, honored

Parole Officer Christine Guerin Sandoval, Colorado Department of

Corrections, and City of Fountain Officer Julian Becerra, who made the

ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and gave recognition to those who

continue to serve.

24-218

A Joint Proclamation recognizing May 2024 as Mental Health

Awareness Month

5.C.

Presenter:

David Leinweber, Councilmember At Large

Mayor Yemi Mobolade

Attachments:

Joint Proclamation Mental Health Awareness Month

Mayor Yemi and Councilmember Leinweber spoke about the importance

of mental health awareness, introduced the 1,000 Neighborhood

Gatherings initiative, and read a Proclamation recognizing May 2024 as

Mental Health Awareness Month.

Nicole Johnston, Community Health Partnership, Project Manager of the

Suicide Prevention Collaborative, introduces some of the members of

the Collaborative, Chairperson Cassandra Walton, Executive Director of

Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention Partnership, Colorado Police Chief

Adrian Vasquez, State Representative Stephanie Vigil, Lori Stekar,

Diversus Health, Jason DeBueno, Silver Key Senior Services, Joanne

Silver Key Services, Dr. Leland Kuhl is, Chairperson, Lethal Mean

Safety Work Group, Emily Brady, National Alliance on Mental Illness

(NAMI) Colorado Springs Stu Davis COS I love you David Galvan, Youth

Mental Health First Aid Trainer of the State of Colorado, Board Member,

Suicide Prevention Partnership, and Council of Neighbors and

Organizations (CONO) who expressed appreciation for the support and

recognition for Mental Health Awareness.

24-228

City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees

5.D.

Presenter:

Randy Helms, Council President and Councilmember District 2

Attachments:

05142024 Boards Commissions and Committee Appointments

President Helms presented the City Council Appointments to Boards,

Commissions, and Committees.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, that

the Appointments to City Council Boards, Commissions, and Committees be

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

9 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and

Talarico

Aye:

6. Mayor's Business

There was no Mayor’s Business.

7. Citizen Discussion For Items Not On Today's Agenda

Citizens Kenneth Murriel and Rocky Cantrell from When All Else Fails

Sober Living spoke about suicide prevention and the program they are

introducing to the community.

Citizens Jerry Morris, Kevin Sheahan, Theresa Odello, and Thomas

Foyer, spoke about the gates for North Cheyenne Cañon Park located

on Gold Camp Road near their properties and requested the City

prevent vehicles from parking there.

Citizen Jim Bensberg spoke against the lane delineator posts located on

Cheyenne Boulevard and stated they are unsightly, eliminated parking

and pushed traffic to West Cheyenne Road.

Citizen Charles Lucas requested the burying of overhead utility lines and

additional building standards for higher risk wildfire urban interface

(WUI) areas.

Citizen Woody Longmire expressed appreciation for City Council’s

discussion regarding emergency medical services at the May 13, 2024

Work Session meeting.

Citizens Hannah Lawless, Brenner Gollier, Desiree Hanna, Ariella

Wagner, and Michael Watson, requested a ceasefire Resolution

regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Citizen Walter Lawson spoke in favor of the City utilizing a Fired-based

emergency medical service instead of contracting with American

Medical Response (AMR).

8. Items Called Off Consent Calendar

24-230

Request for approval of settlement amount in a claim arising from the

use of force on October 9, 2022.

4B.C.

Presenter:

Wynetta Massey, City Attorney/Chief Legal Officer

Attachments:

24-230 CityCouncilSummary

Councilmember Donelson stated he pulled this item off the Consent

Calendar because he and other citizens are getting tired of the City

paying $2 million settlements like this where Police Officers are required

to use physical force to make individuals comply to their reasonable

requests. He stated these cases should be decided by the courts and he

believes by the City paying these, it encourages more lawsuits to be

brought against the City.

Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, that

the request for approval of the $2,100,000.00 settlement amount for the claim

arising from a October 9, 2022 police contact be approved. The motion passed by

a vote of 7-1-1-0

7 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico

Aye:

No:

1 - Donelson

1 - O'Malley

Absent:

9. Utilities Business

There was no Utilities Business.

10. Unfinished Business

24-053

Ordinance No. 24-32 Amending Section 201 (General Penalty) of Part

2 (General Penalty) of Article 1 (Administration) of Chapter 1

(Administration, Personnel and Finance) of the Code of the City of

Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, Pertaining to Automated

Vehicle Identification Systems

10.A.

Presenter:

Chief Adrian Vasquez, Colorado Springs Police Department

Commander Pamela Castro, Colorado Springs Police Department

Shantel Withrow, Division Chief - Prosecution, City Attorney’s Office

Attachments:

AVIS_Ch_1-ORD-2024-02-14.docx

2024 AVIS-Council Presentation_VFinal.pptx

Signed Ordinance No. 24-32.pdf

Shantel Withrow, Division Chief - Prosecution, City Attorney’s Office,

presented the Ordinances amending City Code pertaining to Automated

Vehicle Identification Systems (AVIS). She stated Senate Bill 24195 has

passed and is pending signature from the Governor but nothing about

that would impact the Ordinances.

Councilmember Henjum asked why it is important to start using these

AVIS speed cameras. Adrian Vasquez, Chief, Colorado Springs Police

Department (CSPD), stated it is to bring the City in alignment with the

state law that has already been approved and they need as much traffic

safety help as they can get in the school zones, residential areas,

construction zones, and municipal parks.

Councilmember Henjum asked how many fatal crashes there have been

this year. Chief Vasquez stated there have been eighteen and speed is

often a contributing factor to dangerous driving and crashes.

Councilmember Donelson requested the data regarding the

effectiveness of preventing crashes for the Photo Red Light cameras.

Chief Vasquez stated he already sent that information to City Council,

but he believes twelve of the intersections showed a reduction in

crashes.

Councilmember Donelson stated he will be voting against this because it

is a money penalty, there will no points against the driver’s license,

out-of-state drivers will not be penalized, and only two deaths were a

result of speed as a factor so he does not believe it will have a

significant impact on reducing deaths and crashes. Chief Vasqez stated

many citizens are concerned with speeding issues in these areas and

this system should not be evaluated only on the number of deaths. Ms.

Withrow stated this system is only one part of a large strategy to

improve traffic safety.

President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson stated she supports this program but is

concerned there is not a way to track the fiscal impact of this system

and would like to see reports throughout the year to see if the City is

making or losing money on it.

President Helms stated even with its limitations, he supports this

program.

Councilmember Avila stated this is a great program to start a behavior

change, most of the complaints she receives from her constituents are

regarding speeding, and she supports it.

Councilmember Leinweber stated there are cameras everywhere to

capture people committing crimes, they need to change the behavior of

speeding, and this is the best option the City has at this time.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, that

the Ordinance No. 24-32 Amending Section 201 (General Penalty) of Part 2

(General Penalty) of Article 1 (Administration) of Chapter 1 (Administration,

Personnel and Finance) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as

amended, Pertaining to Automated Vehicle Identification Systems be finally

passed. The motion passed by a vote of 7-1-1-0

7 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico

Aye:

No:

1 - Donelson

1 - O'Malley

Absent:

24-102

Ordinance No. 24-33 Amending Section 101 (Penalties) and

Repealing and Reordaining Section 115 (Automated Vehicle

Identification System (AVIS)) Both of Part 1 (General Provisions),

Amending Section 202 (Definitions) of Part 2 (Definitions) of Article 1

(Administration and Enforcement), Amending Section 104 (Exceeding

Posted Speed Limit) of Article 5 (Speed Regulations), and Amending

Section 105 (Traffic Control Signal Legend) of Article 17 (Official

Control Signal Legend) of Chapter 10 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of

the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, As Amended,

Pertaining to Automated Vehicle Identification Systems.

10.B.

Presenter:

Chief Adrian Vasquez, Colorado Springs Police Department

Commander Pamela Castro, Colorado Springs Police Department

Shantel Withrow, Division Chief - Prosecution, City Attorney’s Office

Attachments:

AVIS_Ch_10-ORD-2024-02-14.docx

2024 AVIS-Council Presentation_VFinal

Signed Ordinance No. 24-33.pdf

Please see comments in Agenda item 10.A.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber, that

the Ordinance No. 24-33 Amending Section 101 (Penalties) and Repealing and

Reordaining Section 115 (Automated Vehicle Identification System (AVIS)) Both

of Part 1 (General Provisions), Amending Section 202 (Definitions) of Part 2

(Definitions) of Article 1 (Administration and Enforcement), Amending Section

104 (Exceeding Posted Speed Limit) of Article 5 (Speed Regulations), and

Amending Section 105 (Traffic Control Signal Legend) of Article 17 (Official

Control Signal Legend) of Chapter 10 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the Code of

the City of Colorado Springs 2001, As Amended, Pertaining to Automated Vehicle

Identification Systems be finally passed. The motion passed by a vote of 7-1-1-0

7 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico

Aye:

No:

1 - Donelson

1 - O'Malley

Absent:

11. New Business

24-212

A Resolution Designating the City of Colorado Springs as a Purple

Heart City

11.A.

Presenter:

Councilmember Dave Donelson, District 1

Attachments:

Resolution Purple Heart City 2024

Signed Resolution No. 40-24.pdf

Councilmember Donelson provided an overview of the Purple Heart

Trail, expressed appreciation for everyone involved in making this

happen, and read the Resolution designating the City as a Purple Heart

City.

Howie Massingill, Special Forces Association, Pikes Peak Region, gave

a brief history of John Bartlett, his reasons behind the Purple Heart Trail,

the jurisdictions which have already become Purple Heart Cities, and Ed

Beck, representative of the Prisoner of War Association, who will speak

at the Memorial Day Ceremony.

Tom Wisdom, Special Forces Association, Pikes Peak Region, stated

there will be a Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony and reveal of the

Purple Heart sign, on May 27, 2024 at 11:00 AM in Memorial Park.

Eric Becker, Parks, Maintenance, and Operations Manager, Parks,

Recreation and Cultural Services, spoke about the landscaping/location

of the sign and the designation ceremony which will take place in August

2024.

Kelly Leverton, Purple Heart recipient, identified some aspects of the

deployments he had during his military career and what the Purple Heart

represents to him and other Purple Heart recipients regarding the Purple

Heart recipients who gave their lives for their country.

President Helms and Councilmember Avila expressed appreciation for

this initiative coming forward.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by President Helms, that the

Resolution designating the City of Colorado Springs as a Purple Heart City be

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

9 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and

Talarico

Aye:

12. Public Hearing

ZONE-23-00 An ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado

12.A.

Springs pertaining to 1.21 acres located at 805 Citadel Drive East

from MX-N AP-O (Mixed-use Neighborhood Scale with Airport

Overlay) to MX-M AP-O (Mixed-use Medium Scale with Airport

Overlay) (Quasi-Judicial - First Reading only to set City Council public

hearing for May 28, 2024 and providing notice of the ordinance.)

Presenter:

Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor Planning + Neighborhood

Services

Peter Wysocki, Planning Director, Planning + Neighborhood Services

Attachments:

805 Citadel Dr E - Ordinance

Staff Report - 805 Citadel Dr E

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

Attachment 1 - Site Plan

Attachment 2 - Project Statement

Attachment 3 - Land Use Statement

7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)

Signed Ordinance No. 24-37.pdf

There were no comments on this item.

Motion by President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson, seconded by Councilmember Risley,

that the Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs

pertaining to 1.21 acres located at 805 Citadel Drive East from MX-N AP-O

(Mixed-use Neighborhood Scale with Airport Overlay) to MX-M AP-O (Mixed-use

Medium Scale with Airport Overlay) for the purpose of providing notice and

setting a public hearing date for May 28th, 2024 to consider the 805 Citadel Drive

East zone change ordinance be approved on first reading. The motion passed by

a vote of 9-0-0-0

9 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and

Talarico

Aye:

ZONE-24-00 An ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado

12.B.

Springs relating to 6.87 acres located at 4145 Arrowswest Drive from

BP/WUI-O (Business Park with Wildland Urban Interface Overlay) to

MX-M/WUI-O (Mixed Use Medium Scale with Wildland Urban

Interface Overlay).

(Quasi-Judicial - First Reading only to set City Council public hearing

date for June 11, 2024)

Presenter:

Wildland Urban Interface Overlay) to MX-M/WUI-O (Mixed Use Medium Scale with

Wildland Urban Interface Overlay) for the purpose of providing notice and setting

a public hearing date for Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to consider the

Arrowswest Apartments zone map amendment ordinance be approved on first

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

9 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and

Talarico

Aye:

13. Added Item Agenda

Councilmember O’Malley stated he attended the Filipino American

Chamber of Commerce Gala on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the Antlers

Hotel which had 340 people in attendance to award the great

achievements of Filipino-Americans in the City and attended the Elevate

Quantum event with Senator Hickenlooper at the Kevin W. O'Neil

Cybersecurity Education and Research Center.

Councilmember Risley stated he, several other Councilmembers and

Senator Hickenlooper attended the United Way sponsored facility Pikes

Peak Center for a round-table discussion with non-profit leaders

regarding needs within the community, he attended several Small

Business Week events sponsored by the Colorado Springs Chamber of

Commerce and EDC and the Better Business Bureau and attended the

Solutions Team meeting regarding the Police Training Academy held on

Friday, May 10, 2024.

Councilmember Henjum stated she attended the Silver Key Services

Fundraiser Breakfast, Family Friendly City Summit at El Pomar

regarding the challenges of childcare in the region, Historic Preservation

Alliance seminar at Grace Episcopal Church where it was announced

that Colorado Preservation Inc. will be hosting their annual in Colorado

Springs next year in February 2025, COSILoveYou City Serve events,

and stated that the Joe Henjum Senior Accolades Awards for the Senior

Resource Center will be held tonight, May 14, 2024.

President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson stated she has been working on

legislation for the past two weeks and will provide a summary of the

community impact for the items which passed.

Councilmember Avila stated she attended the Filipino American

Chamber of Commerce Gala with Councilmember O’Malley and

expressed appreciation for Ayana Garcia who emceed the event. She

stated she, Councilmember Talarico, and Councilmember Risley

attended the Family Success Center event in Southeast Colorado

Springs, roundtable discussion with Senator Hickenlooper, Firefighters

Heart and Cancer Trust ceremony, first 2C Program in Southeast on

Crest Avenue event, and Latino Community Luncheon, and that she

received an award from Delta Beta Phi from Pikes Peak State College

for people that serve the community.

Councilmember Donelson thanked City Council for passing the

Resolution making Colorado Springs a Purple Heart City and thanked

Kelly Leverton for speaking for the Purple Heart families. He stated

citizens have started an online petition, which currently has 3,050

signatures, regarding asking City Council to allow them to vote on

building height limits for the November 2024 election.

Councilmember Talarico stated she attended the United Way Family

Promise Center roundtable discussion, UCHealth Forensics Clinic tour,

Arbor Day Celebration at John Venezia Park, Common Sense Colorado

Springs Education and Workforce panel, Homeward Pikes Peak Lunch,

CONO meeting to meet their interim director, Hospice Breakfast,

Wildfire Mitigation meeting, Silver Key Services Breakfast, and her first

Civil Service Commission meeting. She stated she and Councilmember

Henjum met with the Keep Colorado Springs Beautiful group, she,

Councilmember Leinweber, and Councilmember Henjum attended the

Homeless Union meeting, she and Councilmember Risley were on the

Small Business Week panel, she, Councilmember Henjum, and

Councilmember Leinweber attended the Historic Preservation meeting,

she and Councilmember Leinweber attended the National Alliance On

Mental Illness (NAMI) walk, she and Councilmember Henjum toured the

horticulturist greenhouses, and she and Councilmember Leinweber

attended the Park Advisory Board meeting.

Councilmember Leinweber stated he attended the Homeless Union

meeting, City Serve event, several Small Business Week, NAMI walk,

Preservation Forum, greenhouse tour, Family Friendly Summit, Silver

Key Services fundraiser, and Pikes Peak Media Company’s launch and

unveiling of the Colorado Springs Independent.

President Helms stated he attended the Colorado Springs Police

Department Training Academy Graduation for thirty-one new Police

Officers, United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) building dedication

event named for USAFA graduate First Lieutenant John Helton, Security

Police Officer serving in Iraq and killed in combat in the line of duty,

Silver Key Services fundraiser, Western Heritage Night at the Pro Rodeo

Hall Of Fame, Armed Forces Concert at the Pikes Peak Center where

outstanding enlisted members and Lieutenant General Clark,

Superintendent of the USAFA were recognized, and the Fort Carson

event where a fifty-three year old Bronze Star was awarded to Sergeant

Gary See which he earned for his actions in Vietnam .

Jamie Fabos, Chief of Staff, stated on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 they will

find out where Colorado Springs ranks on the U.S. News and World

Report list of best cities, and they believe they will have a very high

ranking this year.

14. Executive Session

There was no Executive Session.

15. Adjourn

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

Helms adjourned the meeting at 2:16 PM.

Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk