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Monday, July 21, 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 Leinweber and Councilmember Williams attended the  
meeting virtually.  
2. Changes to Agenda  
There were no Changes to Agenda.  
3. Regular Meeting Comments  
Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department, requested item 10.A. be  
postponed to the August 12, 2025 City Council meeting Consent Calendar.  
President Crow-Iverson stated that will be voted on at the July 22, 2025  
City Council meeting.  
4. Review of Previous Meeting Minutes  
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4.A.  
City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes July 7, 2025  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: 7-7-25 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes Final  
The minutes of the July 7, 2025 Work Session were approved by  
Consensus of City Council.  
5. Presentations for General Information  
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5.A.  
The Salvation Army - Family Hope Center  
Presenter:  
Major Steve Ball, El Paso County Coordinator, The Salvation Army  
Jacqueline Baumgartner, Family Hope Center Program Manager  
Major Steve Ball, El Paso County Coordinator, The Salvation Army,  
introduced Sandra Haley, Lead Case Manager, Family Hope Center  
(FHC) Program, who presented an overview of the FHC, number of bed  
nights/meals served, families successfully housed, and community  
partners.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how long the 277 families served stay at  
the FHC. Ms. Haley stated ninety days.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if there are any other low barrier facilities  
in the area. Ms. Haley stated there are no other similar shelters in the Pikes  
Peak Region.  
Councilmember Rainey asked how much of the FHC funding comes from  
donations. Major Ball stated approximately sixty-one percent comes from  
donations.  
Major Ball identified the annual cost for emergency shelter services, their  
current financial needs and immediate need.  
Councilmember Henjum asked what the result would be if the FHC does  
not meet the gap in funding. Major Ball stated there would be more families  
in unstable situations.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if they received funding from El Paso  
County. Major Ball stated just the COVID funding. Councilmember Henjum  
recommended the FHC present to the County for additional funding. Major  
Ball stated they are planning to do so.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if they are coordinating with other agencies  
around the City. Major Ball stated they have partnered with COSILoveYou  
and are planning to contact other organizations as well.  
Councilmember Donelson asked when the FHC will need a commitment to  
help fill the $800,000 to $1 million deficit. Major Ball stated their budget is  
due by July 31, 2025, but they could modify it into early August 2025.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if the City has reduced its funding  
amount to the FHC. Major Ball stated the City has remained constant with  
funding $150,000 per year, with the exception of COVID funding.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if there are federal grants available.  
Major Ball stated they do receive some federal funding for veteran housing.  
Aimee Cox, Chief Housing and Homelessness Response Officer, Housing  
and Homlessness Response Department, stated they are anticipating  
funding $200,000 to the FHC.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked how much the City gives to other shelter  
organizations. Ms. Cox stated it varies depending on the need but the City  
funds approximately $350,000 to the Springs Rescue Mission, $100,000 to  
$150,000 to The Place, $150,000 to the FHC, and some additional funding  
to Hope Colorado Springs for winter shelters.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if the other shelter organizations are  
also struggling. Ms. Cox spoke about all organizations experiencing  
funding challenges.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked how City Council could support these  
organizations. Ms. Cox stated she would be happy to present to City  
Council.  
Councilmember Rainey asked if the City has received grant funding for the  
Salvation Army. Ms. Cox stated the City has received the notice of funding  
allocation from Housing and Urban Development (HUD), but has not  
received the funding because the grant agreements have been delayed at  
the federal level.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the $800,000 to $1 million shortfall  
already factors in the City’s $200,000 contribution. Major Ball stated it  
already factors in $150,000 from the City.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the shortfall is for fiscal year 2026.  
Major Ball stated it is for Budget year August 2025 through July 2026.  
Councilmember Donelson stated he feels the City should contribute  
another $200,000 out of the City’s General Fund.  
President Pro Tem Risley stated he supports the City’s investment in the  
FHC.  
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5.B.  
The Careers in Construction Colorado (CiCC)  
Presenter:  
Glenn Hard, Director of Recruitment & Retention  
Marlo Asher, Director of Operations  
Attachments: 5.B. Careers in Construction HBA PP  
Glenn Hard, Director, Recruitment and Retention, Careers in Construction  
Colorado (CiCC), provided an overview of CiCC’s purpose to  
educate/empower/employ students, their organizational structure, school  
locations, cumulative successes, and Pikes Peak Region statistics.  
Councilmember Rainey asked how many certified students have remained  
in Colorado Springs. Mr. Hard stated they do not currently have that  
information, but they are working to collect data for two to four years after  
certification. Renee Zentz, Chief Executive Officer, CiCC, stated Colorado  
Suceeds and Navigators sponsored a survey for six-month graduates and  
results showed one in three students are working in the industry.  
Ms. Zentz identified their goals by 2028.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if there are requirements of students to  
join CiCC. Ms. Zentz stated there are no barriers for a student to enroll in  
CiCC whether it is through their school or a partnering agency.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if they are anticipating expanding outside of  
careers in construction. Ms. Zentz stated they are not.  
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5.C.  
Visit COS Presentation on Resident Sentiment Survey and Destination  
Master Plan  
Presenter:  
Doug Price, IOM, President and CEO Visit COS  
Amy Long, Chief Development Officer, Visit COS  
Attachments: Visit COS City Council_July 21, 2025  
Doug Price, President and CEO, Visit COS, introduced Amy Long, Chief  
Development Officer, Visit COS, who provided an overview of the  
background of the Resident Sentiment Survey (RSS) and Destination  
Master Plan, process, participants, three imperatives, collaboration, Visit  
COS leads, support, and success measures.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the City would receive additional  
funding from the state if the Hosmer Visitor Center was renamed the  
Colorado Visitor Center. Ms. Long stated it could increase promotion and  
highway signage which may encourage visitors to stay in Colorado Springs  
rather than passing through.  
Mr. Price identified the findings from the RSS, visitor profile findings,  
actions already taken, and next steps.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if the RSS was coordinated with the City.  
Mr. Price stated they received a $40,000 grant from the state to conduct  
this survey and they wanted to find out how residents felt about tourism.  
Councilmember Henjum requested the City collaborate with Visit COS  
regarding the potential Lodgers and Automotive Rental Tax increase  
initiative. Mr. Price stated he would be happy to provide any related data  
obtained from the RSS.  
Councilmember Leinweber and Councilmember Williams stated they need  
to grow tourism and support an increase in the LART sales tax.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if the community initiative will educate  
residents to be ambassadors of tourism. Mr. Price confirmed it would.  
Councilmember Leinweber requested additional information regarding the  
Plan. Mr. Price provided an overview of the staff, Board, and partnering  
agencies which are all working together to bring it forward.  
Councilmember Leinweber requested a presentation regarding how  
Colorado Springs is competing against other tourism economies. Mr.  
Price agreed to provide that information.  
6. Staff and Appointee Reports  
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6.A.  
Agenda Planner Review  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: Agenda Planner Review 7-21-25  
There were no comments on this item.  
7. Items for Introduction  
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7.A.  
An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 25-31, Section 5 (Appointing  
Natalie Lovell As City Auditor And Prescribing Her Duties,  
Compensation, and Tenure In Office, And Superseding And Repealing  
All Prior Ordinances Inconsistent With The Provisions Of This  
Ordinance), And Removing The Requirement Of Certification As A  
Colorado Certified Public Accountant For The Position Of City Auditor.  
Presenter:  
Myra Romero, Chief Human Resources and Risk Officer  
Lynette Crow-Iverson, City Council President  
Attachments: 25-377 Amended City Auditor Ordinance (Lovell)  
Myra Romero, Chief Human Resources and Risk Officer, presented the  
Ordinance removing the requirement of certification as a Colorado  
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for the position of City Auditor and  
stated it was determined that neither the duties of the City Auditor nor  
industry standard require a CPA.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if there are any employees in the Auditor’s  
Office which currently have a CPA and if they are any positions in the  
Auditor’s Office which require CPA certification. Ms. Romero stated they  
will provide that information.  
President Pro Tem Risley and Councilmember Leinweber stated they  
support the proposed Ordinance.  
Councilmember Donelson stated City Council needs to be cautious  
regarding removing the CPA requirement and is concerned that when they  
recruited for this position it was a requirement.  
Councilmember Henjum stated she does not believe the leader of the  
Auditor’s Office should be required to have a CPA and that there are  
already full-time employees who currently have a CPA.  
President Crow-Iverson requested a list of the candidates for the position  
who did not already have a CPA, and she believes Natalie Lovell, City  
Auditor, was the best candidate for the position.  
Ms. Lovell stated the role of City Auditor has evolved beyond technical  
accounting and provided an overview of the position.  
Councilmember Donalson asked if any of the previous City Auditors  
support this recommendation to remove this minimum requirement. Ms.  
Lovell stated not to her knowledge.  
Councilmember Bailey stated he believes the requirement is outdated.  
7.B.  
CODE-25-00 An Ordinance amending Chapter 7 (the "Unified Development Code" or  
02  
"UDC") of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended,  
as related to battery-charged electric fencing and security detection  
fencing systems. (Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Johnny Malpica, Senior Comprehensive Planner, City Planning  
Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments:  
Staff Report - Battery-Charged Electric Fencing and Security  
Detection Fencing Systems Ordinance  
Attachment 1 - Ordinance  
Attachment 2 - HB25-1060  
CPC Minutes Excerpt - Battery-Charged Fences - 06.11.2025  
Johnny Malpica, Senior Comprehensive Planner, Planning Department,  
presented the Ordinance amending the City Code as related to  
battery-charged electric fencing and security detection fencing systems.  
There were no comments on this item.  
8. Items Under Study  
There were no Items Under Study.  
9. Councilmember Reports and Open Discussion  
There were no Councilmember Reports and there was no Open  
Discussion.  
10. Executive Session  
10A. Open  
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10A.A.  
Kenneth Kohler v. Kristopher Czajkowski, No. 25-cv-01589-NYW-MDB,  
United States District Court, District of Colorado  
Presenter:  
Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney  
Attachments: 25-369-2025-07-08 Kohler Memo to City Council  
Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney, City Attorney’s Office, stated with the  
recommendation of the Civil Action Investigation Committee, the City is  
requesting authorization to defend the City employee.  
President Crow-Iverson polled City Council regarding authorizing the City  
to represent the Officer. Consensus of City Council agreed.  
10B. Closed  
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10B.A.  
In accord with City Charter art. III, § 3-60(d) and its incorporated  
Colorado Open Meetings Act, C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) and (e) the City  
Council, in Open Session, is to determine whether it will hold a Closed  
Executive Session. The issue to be discussed involves instruction to  
negotiators and consultation with the City Attorney for the purpose of  
receiving legal advice regarding an Intergovernmental Agreement for  
facilities acquisition and payment related to Peak Innovation Park.  
The President of Council shall poll the City Councilmembers, and, upon  
consent of two-thirds of the members present, may conduct a Closed  
Executive Session. In the event any City Councilmember is participating  
electronically or telephonically in the Closed Executive Session, each  
City Councilmember participating in the Closed Executive Session shall  
affirmatively state for the record that no other member of the public not  
authorized to participate in the Closed Executive Session is present or  
able to hear the matters discussed as part of the Closed Executive  
Session. If consent to the Closed Executive Session is not given, the  
item may be discussed in Open Session or withdrawn from  
consideration.  
Presenter:  
Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney  
Attachments: 25-379 Closed Session memo - 7-14-25  
Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney, stated that in  
accord with City Charter art. III, § 3-60(d) and its incorporated Colorado  
Open Meetings Act, C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) and (e), the City Council, in  
Open Session, is to determine whether it will hold a Closed Executive  
Session. The issue to be discussed involves instruction to negotiators and  
consultation with the City Attorney for the purpose of receiving legal advice  
regarding an Intergovernmental Agreement for facilities acquisition and  
payment related to Peak Innovation Park.  
President Crow-Iverson polled City Council regarding the desire to  
proceed with an electronic Closed Executive Session. At least two-thirds of  
City Council agreed to proceed in a Closed Executive Session.  
11. Adjourn  
Upon completion of the Closed Executive Session, there being no further  
business to come before City Council, Council adjourned at 11:50 AM.  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk