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Monday, June 23, 2025  
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  
Councilmember Tom Bailey, President Pro Tem Lynette Crow-Iverson,  
Councilmember Dave Donelson, Councilmember Kimberly Gold, Councilmember  
Nancy Henjum, Councilmember Brandy Williams, Councilmember David Leinweber,  
Councilmember Roland Rainey Jr., and Councilmember Brian Risley  
Councilmember Gold and Councilmember Leinweber attended the  
meeting virtually.  
2. Changes to Agenda  
There were no Changes to Agenda.  
3. Regular Meeting Comments  
There were no Regular Meeting Comments.  
4. Review of Previous Meeting Minutes  
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4.A.  
City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes June 9, 2025  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: 6-9-25 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes Final  
The minutes of the June 9, 2025 Work Session were approved by  
Consensus of City Council.  
5. Executive Session  
5A. Open  
There was no Open Executive Session.  
5B. Closed  
There were no Presentations for General Information.  
6. Presentations for General Information  
There were no Presentations for General Information.  
7. Staff and Appointee Reports  
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7.A.  
Agenda Planner Review  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: Agenda Planner Review 6-23-25  
There were no comments on this item.  
8. Items for Introduction  
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8.A.  
A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for the  
Renewal of the CDL Third Party Testing Unit License between the City of  
Colorado Springs and the State of Colorado  
Presenter:  
Danielle Delgado, Human Resources Manager, Human Resources  
Attachments: Resolution - CDL Testing.docx  
City of Colorado Springs CDL IGA (Rev)  
Signed Resolution No. 89-25.pdf  
Danielle Delgado, Human Resources Manager, Human Resources,  
presented the Resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)  
for the renewal of the CDL third party testing unit license between the City  
and the State of Colorado.  
There were no comments on this item.  
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8.B.  
A Resolution authorizing the use of a Possession and Use Agreement  
and Eminent Domain to acquire public improvement easements and  
temporary construction easements, on real property owned by Vande  
Lay Capital Partners, LLC & BIG CSCO Owner, LLC, for the Academy  
Boulevard Reconstruction - Fountain Boulevard to Milton Proby Parkway  
Project and for the Chelton Road - Multi-Use Path Project using PPRTA  
funds  
Presenter:  
Gayle Sturdivant, PE, PMP, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director  
Kellie Billingsley, Real Estate Services Manager  
Attachments: 01_VLCP & BIG CSCO - Location Map  
02_VLCP & BIG CSCO - Resolution.docx  
03_PIE 53 & PIE 53A Exhibits  
04_TCE 53 & TCE 53A Exhibits  
05_PIE 53B Exhibits A & B  
06_TCE 53B Exhibits A & B  
07_Presentation  
Signed Resolution No. 87-25.pdf  
Gayle Sturdivant, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director, presented  
the Resolution authorizing the use of a Possession and Use Agreement  
and Eminent Domain to acquire public improvement easements and  
temporary construction easements, on real property owned by Vande Lay  
Capital Partners, LLC & BIG CSCO Owner, LLC, for the Academy  
Boulevard Reconstruction - Fountain Boulevard to Milton Proby Parkway  
Project and for the Chelton Road - Multi-Use Path Project using Pikes  
Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) funds. She provided an  
overview of the location map, property need for the Academy project/trail  
project, negotiation history, and procedure manual information.  
Councilmember Henjum requested additional information regarding the  
trail connection. Ms. Sturdivant stated they have been constructing  
on-street bike facilities on other portions of Chelton Road, and this will  
provide a more robust crossing across Academy Boulevard.  
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8.C.  
An Ordinance amending section 409 (Appoint Hearing Officers) of Part  
4 (Powers and Duties of the City Attorney) of Article 2 (Officers of the  
City) of Chapter 1 (Administration, Personnel, and Finance) of the Code  
of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to  
appointment of Hearing Officers  
Presenter:  
Rebecca Greenberg, Senior Attorney, City Attorney’s Office  
Kevin Bruce, Operations Manager and Chief Safety Officer, Public  
Works Department  
Attachments: Ch1-PowerCityAttorneyHearingOfficers-ORD_2025-04-07  
AR 2025-03.pdf  
25-216 Powerpoint Presentation - Authority to Appoint Hearing  
Officers  
Rebecca Greenberg, Senior Attorney, City Attorney’s Office, presented the  
Ordinance amending City Code pertaining to appointment of Hearing  
Officers. She provided an overview of the background and stated it is a  
necessary change in order to effectuate the dispute resolution process for  
the Transit Safety Committee (TSC).  
Councilmember Bailey asked why the City did not develop bylaws for the  
TSC when it was created and how they ended up at this point. Ms.  
Greenberg stated it has been quite a procedure to reach a dispute  
resolution process between management and labor and they both have  
agreed on the appointment of Hearing Officers as the solution. Lan Rao,  
Transit Division Manager, provided a brief background of the TSC and how  
she was previously authorized to be the tiebreaker when a TSC was put  
into place by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and with recent  
legislation, both parties have agreed that Hearing Officers are the best  
solution.  
Councilmember Rainey stated he has the same concerns as  
Councilmember Bailey that this may not be the best solution for all cases.  
Councilmember Donelson stated Metro Mountain Transit is subject to FTA  
Transportation federal funding and therefore is subject to their rules and  
requirements.  
Councilmember Bailey and Councilmember Williams stated they have  
concerns because City Council had no previous role in this change in City  
Code.  
8.D.  
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A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs amending the MW Retail  
Business Improvement District 2025 Operating Plan  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department  
Attachments:  
MWRetail_BID_Service_Plan_Amendment_Resolution  
Exhibit_A_MWRetail_BID_2025_Amended_Operating_Plan  
2025 Amended Operating Plan and Budget - MW Retail BID (Redlines  
Updated 5-27-25)(10014362.2)  
Resolution_167-22_2023_Operating_Plan_&_Budget  
Exhibit_B_2025_Updated_Financial_Plan  
Exhibit_E_2023_Operating_Plan_Public_Improvements_&_Financial_  
Plan  
2025_Current_MWRetail_Operating_Plan_&_Budget  
Executive Summary - MW Retail Amended 2025 Operating Plan and  
Budget(10032560.3)  
Staff_MWRetail_BID_Amendment_Presentation  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, Planning Department, presented the  
Resolution amending the MW Retail Business Improvement District (BID)  
2025 Operating Plan. She provided an overview of the background, district  
map, history, amendment request, public/private improvements, revised  
financial plan, Public Improvement Fee (PIF) revenue projections, and next  
steps.  
Councilmember Donaldson requested a copy of the PowerPoint  
presentation which was presented and asked who will receive the three  
percent PIF and the one and a half percent collection fee. Brendan  
Desmond, Spencer Fane, representing the applicant, stated one and a half  
percent of the PIF collected goes to the district accountant for  
administration fees for collecting the PIF on behalf of the district  
Councilmember Donelson asked if this district has any private party placed  
debt. Mr. Desmond stated it does not, it only has publicly issued debt.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if a portion of the mill levy is used to pay  
down the bonds. Mr. Desmond stated the mill levy is only used for  
operations and maintenance and the Bonds are solely paid down by the  
PIF.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the mill levy would remain at ten mills.  
Mr. Desmond confirmed it would.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the PIF will be charged for the storage  
facility. Mr. Desmond stated he will provide that information.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the district had been sold. Mr.  
Desmond stated he will provide that information.  
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8.E.  
An Ordinance amending Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code (UDC))  
of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended,  
pertaining to public art.  
(Legislative)  
Related Files: N/A  
Located in All Council District  
Presenter:  
Daniel Sexton, DRE Planning Manager, Planning Department  
Michael Montgomery, Deputy City Council Administrator  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department  
Attachments: Staff Report_Public Art Ordinance  
Attachment 1 - UDC-PAC-Amendment-2025-05-05  
Attachment 2 - Public Art Commission Meeting Minutes  
Attachment 3 - Ord. 25-41_Signed  
Staff Presentation_Public Art Ordinance  
Planning Commission Meeting - Public Art - 05_14_2025  
Daniel Sexton, Planning Manager, Planning Department, presented the  
Ordinance amending City Code pertaining to Public Art Ordinance. He  
provided an overview of the project summary, background/history,  
highlighted changes, criteria for approval, and statement of compliance.  
Councilmember Donelson stated if approved, this Ordinance would  
remove the input of the Public Art Commission (PAC) and the  
neighborhood. Mr. Sexton stated the applications received by the Planning  
Department will continue to provide a public notice process to allow  
neighborhood input.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if there would be a process on the  
Administration side which utilizes a committee or ad hoc to evaluate public  
art on public property. Mr. Sexton stated several City Departments  
reviewed this proposed Ordinance and if City Council chooses to have a  
committee review public art, City Code could be modified as needed.  
Councilmember Bailey asked if there is something behind driving this  
Ordinance at this time and how often this issue has come up in the past.  
Mr. Sexton stated there is currently an application in process which  
addressed this issue and in the past two years, since the implementation of  
the Unified Development Code (UDC), they have not seen a need for the  
implementation of this portion of the UDC. Caitlin Moldenhauer, Attorney,  
City Attorney’s Office, stated that since City Council dissolved the PAC,  
and there are still references to the PAC in the UDC, they need to remove  
those references in the UDC.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if just those references could be  
removed. Ms. Moldenhauer confirmed they could.  
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8.F.  
A Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 71-24 and Establishing Fees  
and Charges for the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Cemetery  
Enterprise for 2026  
Presenter:  
Kim King, Assistant Director - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services  
Cheryl Godbout, Cemetery Operations Manager  
Attachments: Exhibit A - 2026 Cemetery Fees and Charges - Proposed  
June 2025 - Cemetery Enterprise Fees and Charges PowerPoint  
Parks-CemetaryFeeIncrease-RES-2025-05-29-Draft.docx  
Signed Resolution No. 86-25.pdf  
Kim King, Assistant Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services,  
presented the Resolution repealing Resolution No. 71-24 and establishing  
fees and charges for the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services  
Cemetery Enterprise for 2026. She provided an overview of City Code  
14.2.304, fees/charges process,  
Cheryl Godbout, Cemetery Operations Manager, identified the service  
levels, revenues versus expenditures, new fees, and important dates.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the opening of the Pikes Peak  
Cemetery has had an impact. Ms. Godbout confirmed it has had a large  
impact on the number of veteran burials.  
Councilmember Bailey asked what the staffing increases have had on the  
cemetery budget. Ms. Godbout provided an overview of the responsibilities  
of the eight staff members which has remained relatively stable.  
Councilmember Bailey asked what the cost is for maintaining the historical  
buildings. Ms. Godbout stated she does not have that exact information but  
knows that they do have much needed renovations which have significant  
costs.  
Councilmember Bailey asked if there is a broader, more comprehensive  
fee increase planned for next year. Ms. Godbout confirmed there is but they  
need to keep their cremation fees competitive so they will still have more  
expenses than revenue.  
Councilmember Donelson stated he fully supports this proposed increase.  
Councilmember Henjum commented that the City’s cemeteries are of  
historical significance to the community.  
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8.G.  
A Resolution Finding a Public Purpose in the Leasing of the City  
Auditorium to AVA Presents, LLC  
Presenter:  
Ryan Trujillo, Deputy Chief of Staff  
Henry Martin, Director of Facilities  
Kim King, Assistant Director - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services  
Attachments: Parks-CityAudLease-RES-2025-06-10-Draftv2 - final edit  
Signed Resolution No. 90-25.pdf  
Ryan Trujillo, Deputy Chief of Staff, introduced the Resolution finding a  
public purpose in the leasing of the City Auditorium to AVA Presents, LLC.  
He provided an overview of the history of the auditorium, Solutions Team  
process, and successful vendor selection, and future Council action.  
Jesse Morreale, AVA Presents, representing the vendor, identified their  
qualifications, relevant experience, goals, continued evaluation, public  
safety, preservation of the historical relevance of the auditorium, and  
previous AVA projects.  
Councilmember Williams expressed appreciation of the project.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how much of the Royal Oak Theater was  
preserved. Mr. Morreale stated they had to make significant changes to the  
electrical, heating, and air conditioning to make it more modern for public  
comfort and safety while maintaining the configuration of the building.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how the City will address the long-term  
infrastructure needs for the building. Mr. Trujillo stated there will be a very  
robust partnership with the leasee regarding the capital infrastructure which  
will be needed.  
Councilmember Risley requested additional information regarding the  
City’s responsibility as a landlord and the needed repairs. Mr. Morreale  
provided an overview of the private/public partnership with the City  
maintaining the ownership, but that AVA will take responsibility of the  
maintenance and significant upgrades for the building. Councilmember  
Risley stated he believes there needs to be more clarity of the lease in  
order to capture the spirit of the deal. Mr. Trujillo stated they have worked  
on including the responsibilities of landlord and tenant in the lease  
agreement. Caitlin Moldenhauer, City Attorney, City Attorney’s Office,  
stated those requirements are outlined in the second paragraph of Section  
9.A. of the lease agreement.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if the auditorium is located in the Downtown  
Business Improvement District (BID). Jariah Walker, Executive Director,  
Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority (CSURA), stated because it is  
City-owned, it does not contribute to the BID, but it is in an Urban Renewal  
designated area which is set to expire in 2031 with approximately $1.5 to  
$1.6 million earmarked for that area where they could divert some of that  
Tax Improvement Fee (TIF) to the City auditorium.  
Councilmember Henjum stated this building is part of the Historic National  
Register and asked what restrictions or benefits come from that. Mr. Trujillo  
stated it allows the City to apply for grants for buildings with that  
designation.  
Councilmember Henjum expressed support of this proposed project.  
Councilmember Bailey requested additional information regarding the cost  
associated with the historical preservation of this building. Mr. Trujillo  
stated the historical preservation is mostly concerning the outside facade  
of the building and will provide more information regarding the potential  
costs.  
9. Items Under Study  
9.A.  
ANEX-25-00 An informational presentation for the Annexation Policy Checkpoint on  
06WS  
the proposed Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane Addition No. 1 Annexation  
Presenter:  
Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Director of Planning Department  
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map  
Attachment 2 - Project Statement  
Attachment 3 - Annexation Plat  
Attachment 4 - Legal Description and Zoning Exhibit  
Attachment 5 - Land Use Plan  
Attachment 6- Annexation Policy Checkpoint Guidelines  
Miller-Downs at Wyoming Lane - Checkpoint - Staff Presentation  
Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department, presented the  
informational presentation for the Annexation Policy Checkpoint on the  
proposed Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane Addition No. 1 Annexation. She  
provided an overview of the vicinity map, applications, and guidelines.  
Bryan English, Development Projects Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities  
(CSU), went over the vicinity map, CSU’s application of City Code  
12.4.305.B., City Code 7.5.701.A.4.-requirements of annexation, electric  
service area overlap, City Code 7.5.701.A.3.b-Conditions for Annexation,  
water/wastewater/natural gas/electric/fiber infrastructure, and CSU capital  
cost estimate.  
Councilmember Henjum asked which part of CSU’s wastewater system  
this would be tying into. Mr. English stated the Las Vegas Treatment Plant.  
Noah Bremer, Kimley Horn and Associates, representing the applicant,  
identified the site location, contiguity to the City, zoning context, compliance  
with PlanCOS/El Paso County Master Plans, City roadways, proposed  
connections, employment center, benefits, impacts, and PlanCOS  
alignment.  
Councilmember Williams asked if surrounding owners have been asked if  
they would like to participate in also annexing into the City. Mr. stated they  
did hold a neighborhood meeting in December, so neighbors were aware  
of the plan, but none of them expressed interest in participating in this  
annexation.  
Consensus of City Council agreed to move forward with this proposed  
annexation.  
10. Councilmember Reports and Open Discussion  
Councilmember Henjum provided a brief overview of her three-week  
leadership training program for leaders in state and local government in  
Boston, MA and stated there was a great appreciation expressed at the  
training for City staff and City Council.  
Councilmember Donelson played a video taken at the City funded Pride  
Parade in downtown Colorado Springs where the speaker in the video was  
hailing Satan.  
11. Adjourn  
There being no further business to come before City Council, Council  
adjourned at 11:22 AM.  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk