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Tuesday, November 25, 2025  
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.  
9 -  
Present:  
Councilmember Tom Bailey, 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  
President Pro Tem Risley and Councilmember Rainey attended  
the meeting virtually.  
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance  
The Invocation was made by Pastor John Goodale from First Presbyterian  
Church.  
President Crow-Iverson led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements  
There were no changes to 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:  
25-544  
4A.A.  
Ordinance No. 25-84 Platting Block 205 and Block 244 in Evergreen  
Cemetery  
Presenter:  
Kimberly King, Assistant Director - Parks, Recreation and Cultural  
Services  
Cheryl Godbout, Operations Manager - Cemetery Enterprise  
Attachments: 10-27-25 - New Plattings - Evergreen Cemetery - Exhibit A.docx  
10-27-25 - New Plattings - Evergreen Cemetery - Exhibit B  
10-27-25 - New Plattings - Evergreen Cemetery - Exhibit C.docx  
10-27-25 -  
Parks-EvergreenCemetaryPlattingNewBlocks-ORDINANCE.docx  
10-27-25 - Evergreen Cemetery - Ordinance Platting Blocks 205 and  
244 - PowerPoint.pptx  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-84.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
25-458  
4A.B.  
Ordinance No. 25-85 Making and Certifying the 2025 Tax Levy for Taxes  
Payable in 2026 at 3.009 Mills (comprised of a general operating mill  
levy of 4.279 mills and a temporary tax credit of 1.270 mills) Upon Each  
Dollar of Assessed Valuation of All Taxable Property and a Tax Credit of  
3.009 Mills Upon Each Dollar of Assessed Valuation of All Taxable  
Business Personal Property Within the Corporate Limits of the City of  
Colorado Springs  
Presenter:  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer  
Attachments: ORD-2025 Tax Levy for 2026 w BPPT_Credit  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-85.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
25-460  
4A.C.  
Ordinance No. 25-86 Repealing Ordinance No. 24-102 and Adopting the  
City of Colorado Springs - 2026 Salary Structure for Civilian and Sworn  
Municipal Employees  
Presenter:  
Myra Romero, Chief Human Resources and Risk Office  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer  
Attachments: 2026 Salary Schedule Ordinance  
2026 Salary Schedule  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-86.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
25-607  
4A.D.  
Ordinance No. 25-87 Amending Part 4 (Connection and Installation of  
System) of Article 4 (Water Code) of Chapter 12 (Utilities) of the Code of  
the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to  
connection to Colorado Springs Utilities' Water System.  
Presenter:  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments: CSU-ServiceLine-ORD-2025-09-23-2025  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-87.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4A.E. CODE-25-00 Ordinance No. 25-88 amending Chapter 7 (the "Unified Development  
04  
Code" or "UDC") of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as  
amended, pertaining to animal kennels.  
(Legislative)  
Related Files: CODE-25-0004  
Located in All Council Districts  
Presenter:  
Austin Cooper, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: Kennel Ordinance 10.28.2025  
Kennels Memo vf.docx  
Staff Report_Kennels_Final_20250731  
CPC Minutes Excerpt - Kennel - 08_13_2025  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-88.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4A.F. ZONE-25-00 Ordinance No. 25-89 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado  
19  
Springs pertaining to approximately 6.07 acres located northeast of  
Stetson Hills Boulevard and Last Chance Drive from PDZ/AP-O/SS-O  
(Planned Development Zone District with Airport and Streamside  
Overlays) to PK/AP-O (Public Park with Airport Overlay).  
(Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing)  
Related Files: N/A  
Located in Council District 6  
Presenter:  
Austin Cooper, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: Ordinance  
Staff Report  
Attachment 1 - Project Statement  
Attachment 2 - Land Use Statement  
Attachment 3 - Exhibits A & B  
7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)  
BLR 50A Park Rezone - Staff Presentation  
CPC Minutes Excerpt - BLR 50A Park Rezone - 10.08.2025  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-89.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4A.G. ZONE-25-00 An Ordinance No. 25-90 amending the zoning map of the City of  
16  
Colorado Springs pertaining to approximately 3.41 acres located  
northeast of Dublin Boulevard and Vincent Drive from PF/SS-O/AF-O  
(Public Facilities with Streamside and United States Air Force Academy  
Overlays) to MX-M/SS-O/AF-O (Mixed-Use Medium Scale with  
Streamside and United States Air Force Academy Overlays).  
(Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing).  
Related Files: N/A  
Located in Council District 1  
Presenter:  
Austin Cooper, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: Ordinance  
Staff Report  
Attachment 1 - Project Statement  
Attachment 2 - Land Use Statement  
Attachment 3 - Public Comments  
Attachment 4 - Public Comment Response Letter  
Attachment 5 - Exhibit A  
Attachment 6 - Exhibit B  
7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)  
980 Dublin Rezone - Staff Presentation  
CPC Minutes Excerpt - 980 Dublin - 10.08.2025  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-90.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4A.H. ZONE-25-00 Ordinance No. 25-91 to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado  
12  
Springs pertaining to 14,553 square feet located at 35 East Ramona  
Avenue from R-5/SS-O (Multi-Family High with Streamside Overlay) to  
MX-M/CR/SS-O (Mixed-Use Medium Scale with Conditions of Record  
and Streamside Overlay). (Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public  
Hearing)  
Related Files: None  
Council District # 3  
Presenter:  
William Gray, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: Ordinance_35 E Ramona Rezoning  
Staff Report_35 E Ramona Rezoning_WEG Final V2  
Land Use Plan_35 E Ramona Rezoning_Revised  
Attachment 1-Zoning Map  
Attachment 2-Ordinance No. 80-171  
Attachment 3-Ivywild Addition No 1  
Attachment 4-Context Map  
Attachment 5-Project Statement  
Attachment 6-Land Use Plan  
Attachment 7-Legal Description and Drawing  
Attachment 8-Vicinity Map  
CPC Minutes Excerpt - 35 E Ramona Ave - 10.08.2025  
35 E Ramona Rezoning_CC_Staff Presentation_WEG  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-91.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4A.I. ANEX-24-00 Ordinance No. 25-96 annexing the area known as Woodmen Road  
14  
Addition No. 3 located northeast of the West Woodmen Road and Cedar  
Valley Lane intersection consisting of 0.11 acres.  
(Legislative)  
Associated Files: ANEX-24-0014  
Council District: Upon Annexation District 1  
Presenter:  
Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: Annex Ord-Woodmen Road  
Staff Report ANEX-24-0014 CSR  
Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map  
Attachment 2 - Project Statement  
Attachment 3 - Petition  
Attachment 4 - Legal Description  
Attachment 5 - Annexation Plat  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-96.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4A.J. ANEX-24-00 Ordinance No. 25-97 annexing the area known as Peach Addition No. 1  
12  
located southeast of North Powers Boulevard and Research Parkway  
intersection off Tutt Boulevard consisting of 42.43 acres.  
(Legislative)  
Associated Files: ANEX-24-0012, ZONE-24-0024, LUPL-24-0017  
Council District: Upon Annexation District 2  
Presenter:  
Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: Annex ORD_Peach Ranch  
Staff Report_CPC_061125  
Attachment 1_Petition  
Attachment 2_Project Statement  
Attachment 3_Legal Description  
Attachment 4_Annexation Plat  
Attachment 5_FIA  
MIneral Estates Cert  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-97.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4A.K. ZONE-24-00 Ordinance No. 25-98 establishing a R-Flex Low/AP-O/SS-O (Residential  
24  
Flex Low Scale with Airport and Streamside Overlays) zone district for  
42.43 acres located southeast of North Powers Boulevard and Research  
Parkway intersection off Tutt Boulevard.  
(Legislative)  
Associated Files: ANEX-24-0012, ZONE-24-0024, LUPL-24-0017  
Council District: Upon Annexation District 2  
Presenter:  
Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: Zone ORD_Peach Ranch Annex  
ZC Exhibit A-B  
7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-98.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4B. First Presentation:  
25-633  
4B.A.  
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 10, 2025  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: 11-10-2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Final  
The Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.  
25-595  
4B.B.  
Resolution Approving the Issuance of Debt by the Old Ranch  
Metropolitan District of Privately Placed Revenue Bond, Series 2025, in  
the Estimated Principal Aggregate Amount of $40,000,000.  
Related Items: N/A  
Located in Council District 2  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: RES_OldRanch_MD_Debt_Issuance  
Exhibit_A_Bond_Documents_Financing_Plan  
Exhibit_B_District_Bond_Resolution_Draft  
Attachment_A_District_Cover_Memo  
Attachment_B_Draft_GC_Bond_Opinion  
Attachment_C_Draft_Board_Minutes_on_Bond_Issuance_10-08-2025  
Attachment_D_Draft_Bond_Counsel_Opinion_Series2025  
Attachment_E_Revenue_Bonds_Fairness_Letter  
Attachment_F_PUDD-23-0049_Extracted_Pages  
Attachment_G_Resolution_37-06_Service_Plan  
OldRanch_MD_Bond_Issuance_Staff_Presentation_v2  
Signed Resolution No. 186-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-634  
4B.C.  
Appointments to the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority  
Presenter:  
Lynette Crow-Iverson, Council President and Councilmember At-Large  
Attachments: 11252025 Appointments to PPRTA  
This Item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
Motion by Councilmember Bailey, 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 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,  
Risley, and Williams  
5. Recognitions  
25-639  
5.A.  
A Resolution honoring the life and service of former Councilmember  
Merv Bennett  
Presenter:  
Brian Risley, Council President Pro Tem and Councilmember At Large  
Attachments: Merv Bennett  
Signed Resolution No. 187-25.pdf  
President Pro Tem Risley read the Resolution honoring the life and service  
of former Councilmember Merv Bennett and acknowledged his many  
achievements.  
Former Mayor John Suthers, former Councilmember Jill Gaebler, former  
City Council President Richard Skorman, and several Councilmembers  
shared their experiences and expressed appreciation for Councilmember  
Bennett’s accomplishments, contributions, integrity, commitment, and  
dedication to the community.  
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by President Pro Tem  
Risley, that the Resolution honoring the life and service of former  
Councilmember Merv Bennett be adopted. The motion passed by a vote  
of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,  
Risley, and Williams  
25-638  
5.B.  
A Resolution recognizing November 29, 2025 as Small Business  
Saturday  
Presenter:  
David Leinweber, Councilmember At Large  
Attachments: Small Business Saturday  
Signed Resolution No. 188-25.pdf  
Councilmember Leinweber read the Resolution recognizing November 29,  
2025 as Small Business Saturday.  
Shechinah Hinkle, Executive Assistant to the Mayor's Office, expressed  
gratitude for the Resolution, the support of the City, and the community  
partners who support small businesses.  
Councilmember Williams identified the discounted parking available  
downtown during the holidays.  
Councilmember Gold recognized the City’s Small Business Walking Tours  
and the Military Welcome Programs.  
Motion by Councilmember Gold, seconded by President Pro Tem Risley,  
that the Resolution recognizing November 29, 2025 as Small Business  
Saturday be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,  
Risley, and Williams  
25-646  
5.C.  
A Joint Proclamation Proclaiming November 25, 2025 as Zonta Says  
NO To Violence Against Women Day  
Presenter:  
Brandy Williams, Councilmember District 3  
Jamie Fabos, Chief of Staff  
Attachments: Zonta Joint Proclamations 2025 Final  
Councilmember Williams read the joint Proclamation proclaiming  
November 25, 2025 as Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women Day.  
Jamie Fabos, Chief of Staff, provided an overview of the statistics of  
domestic violence within the City and identified the safe line  
719-633-3819.  
Amanda Lundig, President, Zonta Says No, expressed appreciation for the  
Resolution and support of the City and City Council.  
6. Mayor's Business  
25-617  
6.A.  
Updates from the Mayor’s Office Representative  
Presenter:  
Jamie Fabos, Chief of Staff  
Jamie Fabos, Chief of Staff, stated in October, travel from the Colorado  
Springs Airport increased 6.5 percent over last year, there will be a couple  
of big economic development announcements at the airport coming in early  
December which will bring high paying jobs to the southeast, sales tax  
revenue is showing a 2.5 percent increase for October.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if the construction on Tejon Street will  
affect the Festival of Lights Parade. Ms. Fabos stated there will be a slight  
re-route of the Festival of Lights Parade, but it will still be on Tejon Street  
and there will be free parking at the City garages.  
7. Items Called Off Consent Calendar  
8. Utilities Business  
25-623  
8.A.  
An Ordinance Creating a new Article 15 (Prohibition Against the Use of  
Graywater Within the City) of Chapter 6 (Neighborhood  
Vitality/Community Health) Prohibiting the Use of Graywater within the  
City  
Presenter:  
Lauren Swenson, Environmental Services Manager, Colorado Springs  
Utilities  
Jenny Bishop, Engineer IV, Water Resource Planning, Colorado Springs  
Utilities  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments: Ch6-GraywaterProhibition-ORD-2025-10-29  
Lauren Swenson, Environmental Services Manager, Colorado Springs  
Utilities (CSU), presented the Ordinance creating a new Article 15  
(Prohibition Against the Use of Graywater Within the City) of Chapter 6  
(Neighborhood Vitality/Community Health) prohibiting the use of graywater  
within the City. She provided a brief overview of what graywater is,  
background on the regulations, current regulations, proposed changes, and  
why they are recommending an opt-out.  
Jenny Bishop, Engineer IV, Water Resource Planning, CSU, identified how  
graywater fits into CSU’s broader water reuse strategy and next steps.  
President Pro Tem Risley, Vice Chair, Pikes Peak Regional Building  
Department (PPRBD), stated one of PPRBD’s concerns is that they do not  
have the staff or funding to hire staff to conduct the inspections which would  
be necessary if a graywater system was installed in a new home and this  
type of system would come with significant costs and would drive up the  
cost of housing which is contradictory to the state’s affordable housing  
initiatives.  
Councilmember Gold stated she supports waiting and learning best  
practices from other municipalities.  
Councilmember Donelson expressed support of the proposed Ordinance.  
Motion by Councilmember Gold, seconded by Councilmember Williams,  
that the Ordinance creating a new Article 15 (Prohibition Against the Use  
of Graywater Within the City) of Chapter 6 (Neighborhood  
Vitality/Community Health) prohibiting the use of graywater within the City  
be approved on first reading. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,  
Risley, and Williams  
9. Unfinished Business  
25-578  
9.A.  
Ordinance No. 25-92 amending section 101 (Vehicular Traffic Limited)  
of Article 27 (Park Traffic Offenses) of chapter 10 (Motor Vehicle and  
Traffic) vehicular traffic limited of the code of the City of Colorado  
Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to park traffic offenses.  
Presenter:  
Britt I. Haley, Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services  
Department  
Eric Becker, Maintenance and Operations Manager, Parks, Recreation  
and Cultural Services Department  
Attachments: Parks-VehicularTrafficLimited-ORD_draft  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-92.pdf  
Eric Becker, Maintenance and Operations Manager, Parks, Recreation  
and Cultural Services Department, presented the Ordinance amending City  
Code pertaining to park traffic offenses.  
There were no comments on this item.  
Motion by Councilmember Bailey, seconded by Councilmember Williams,  
that the Ordinance No.25-92 to amend Section 101 (Vehicular Traffic  
Limited) of Article 27 (Park Traffic Offenses) of Chapter 10 (Motor Vehicle  
and Traffic) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs, 2001, regarding  
park traffic offenses be finally passed. The motion passed by a vote of  
9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,  
Risley, and Williams  
25-581  
9.B.  
Ordinance No. 25-93 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 a Police Department  
Technology Surcharge  
Presenter:  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer  
Deputy Chief John Koch, Colorado Springs Police Department  
Frederick Stein, Senior Attorney, City Attorney's Office  
Attachments: CSPD-TechnologySurcharge-ORD-2025-10-13_DRAFT2  
2025 Police Technology Surcharge  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-93.pdf  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer, presented the Ordinances  
pertaining to CSPD technology surcharge, and failure to pay fines, costs,  
and surcharges. She provided an overview of the amendments to the  
Ordinance which outline the specific uses of the revenue.  
There were no comments on this item.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Gold,  
that the Ordinance 25-93 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 be finally passed. The motion  
passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Bailey, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, and Rainey Jr.  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Risley, and Williams  
Aye:  
No:  
25-582  
9.C.  
Ordinance No. 25-94 Amending Section 106 (Failure to Pay Fine) of  
Article 3 (Procedures) of Chapter 11 (Municipal Court) of The Code of  
The City Of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, Pertaining to Failure  
to Pay Fines, Costs, and Surcharges.  
Presenter:  
Commander John Koch, Colorado Springs Police Department  
Frederick Stein, Public Safety Attorney, City Attorney's Office  
Attachments: MunCt-FailuretoPayFines-ORD-2025-10-15  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-94.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 9.B.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Gold,  
that the Ordinance No. 25-94 amending Section 106 (Failure to Pay Fine)  
of Article 3 (Procedures) of Chapter 11 (Municipal Court) of the Code of  
the City Of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to failure to  
pay fines, costs, and surcharges be finally passed. The motion passed by  
a vote of 7-2-0-0  
7 - Bailey, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., and Williams  
2 - Crow-Iverson, and Risley  
Aye:  
No:  
25-459  
9.D.  
Ordinance No. 25-95 Adopting the Annual Budget and Appropriating  
Funds for the Several Purposes Named in Said Budget for the Year  
Ending December 31, 2026  
Presenter:  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer  
Attachments: 2026 Budget Ordinance-11.2025  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-95.pdf  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer, presented the Ordinance  
adopting the Annual Budget and appropriating funds for the several  
purposes named in said Budget for the year ending December 31, 2026.  
There were no comments on this item.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Gold,  
that the Ordinance No. 25-95 adopting the annual budget and  
appropriating funds for the several purposes named in said budget for  
the year ending December 31, 2026 be finally passed. The motion passed  
by a vote of 7-2-0-0  
7 - Bailey, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., and Williams  
2 - Crow-Iverson, and Risley  
Aye:  
No:  
10. New Business  
25-575  
10.A.  
A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Approximately 130 Acres,  
Identified as the CMSP Extension, through the Trails, Open Space and  
Parks (TOPS) Program  
Presenter:  
Britt Haley, Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services  
Department  
Lonna Thelen, Program Manager, Trails, Open Space and Parks  
(TOPS) Program  
David Deitemeyer, Senior Program Administrator, Trails, Open Space  
and Parks (TOPS) Program  
Attachments: CMSP Extension TOPS Acquisition- LT  
Resolution - CMSP Extension.doc  
FIGURE 1 - Fort Carson support letter  
Signed Resolution No. 189-25.pdf  
Lonna Thelen, Program Manager, Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS)  
Program, presented the Resolution authorizing the acquisition of  
approximately 130 acres of property, identified as the Cheyenne Mountain  
State Park (CMSP) Extension, through the Trails, through the TOPS and  
the Ordinance for a supplemental appropriation to the Trails, Open Space  
and Parks Fund in the amount of $4,150,000 to complete the acquisition.  
She provided an overview of the CMSP Extension, 2014 Park System  
Master Plan guidance, TOPS open space evaluation, Chamberlain Trail  
Master Plan, site photos, transaction overview, TOPS fund balance,  
tentative timeline, and motions.  
Councilmember Donelson asked who owns the adjacent vacant property.  
Ms. Thelen stated it is owned by a small church group.  
Councilmembers Williams stated she supports this acquisition with the  
proper parking infrastructure added.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked when the City formed a partnership with  
the CWF. Ms. Thelen stated the partnership formed in the early 2000’s.  
Jason Hagan, Park Manager, CMSP, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW),  
stated the partnership between the City and state is unique but very  
beneficial for the maintenance of the park.  
Councilmember Rainey spoke about the importance of receiving support of  
the military installations near this property.  
Councilmember Henjum expressed appreciation for Britt Haley, Director,  
Parks, Recreation, and Cultural services, and her team, and express  
support of this acquisition.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Gold,  
that the Resolution authorizing the acquisition of approximately up to 130  
acres of land from Trust for Public Lands through the Trails, Open  
Space, and Parks (TOPS) Program be adopted. The motion passed by a  
vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,  
Risley, and Williams  
25-574  
10.B.  
An Ordinance Amending Budget Ordinance No. 24-104 (2025 Budget  
Appropriation Ordinance) for a Supplemental Appropriation to the Trails,  
Open Space and Parks Fund up to $4,150,000 to Complete the  
Acquisition of approximately 130 Acres of Property, identified as the  
Cheyenne Mountain State Park Extension for the Purpose of Public  
Open Space and Trails  
Presenter:  
Britt Haley, Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services  
Department  
Lonna Thelen, Program Manager, Trails, Open Space and Parks  
(TOPS) Program  
David Deitemeyer, Senior Program Administrator, Trails, Open Space  
and Parks (TOPS) Program  
Attachments: Ordinance - TOPS supplemental approp - CMSP Extension.docx  
Please see comments in Agenda item 10.A.  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember Gold,  
that the Ordinance to approve a supplemental appropriation up to  
$4,150,000 for the acquisition of approximately 130 acres of property  
known as the Cheyenne Mountain Park State Park Extension which  
includes the appraised value and closing costs with revenues from the  
Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS) Program be approved on first  
reading. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,  
Risley, and Williams  
25-644  
10.C.  
A Resolution Approving the Intergovernmental Agreement by and  
between the City of Colorado Springs, on behalf of its enterprise the  
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, and the Peak Metropolitan District  
No. 2 related to the reimbursement of design and construction costs.  
Presenter:  
Alex Kovacs, Director of Aviation - Colorado Springs Municipal Airport  
Attachments:  
Facilities Payment Agreement (Milton E. Proby Pkwy) partially signed  
4897-9968-4469 1_  
RES-Milton E Proby Phase I IGA Approval  
Project Proby Phase I FPA_AK  
Signed Resolution No. 190-25.pdf  
Alex Kovacs, Director of Aviation, Colorado Springs Municipal Airport,  
presented the Resolution approving the Intergovernmental Agreement  
(IGA) by and between the City, on behalf of its enterprise the Colorado  
Springs Municipal Airport, and the Peak Metropolitan District No. 2 and  
encouraged everyone to use the Colorado Springs Airport for air travel this  
holiday season.  
There were no comments on this item.  
Motion by Councilmember Gold, seconded by Councilmember Bailey,  
that the Resolution approving the Intergovernmental Agreement by and  
between the City of Colorado Springs, on behalf of its enterprise the  
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, and the Peak Metropolitan District  
No. 2 related to the reimbursement of design and construction costs be  
adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,  
Risley, and Williams  
25-524  
10.D.  
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Colorado Springs,  
Colorado rescinding Resolution No. 183-24 and establishing fees and  
charges associated with the building permit applications for the  
Development Review Enterprise.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Daniel Sexton, Planning Manager, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: Resolution DRE Fee Schedule_8.2025  
DRE 2026 Planning Fee City Council transmittal memorandum vf  
Exhibit A - DRE Fee Schedule 2026  
2026 Proposed DRE Fee Schedule _Comparison_11.10.2025  
Signed Resolution No. 183-24  
DREAC Mtg. Minutes _ 8.28.2025 _ draft  
CC Presentation_Staff_DRE_10282025  
Signed Resolution No. 191-25.pdf  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department, presented the  
Resolution establishing fees and charges associated with the building  
permit applications for the Development Review Enterprise (DRE). He  
provided an overview of the methodology, calibration efforts, overall fee  
analysis/projection, budget/reserve fund summaries, and DRE work plan  
items.  
President Crow-Iverson and Councilmember Bailey expressed  
appreciation of the thoroughness of the presentation detailing the  
processes for the DRE.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Bailey,  
that the Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 183-24 and establishing  
fees and charges associated with the building permit applications for the  
Development Review Enterprise be adopted. The motion passed by a  
vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,  
Risley, and Williams  
25-647  
10.E.  
A Resolution Of The City Council of The City of Colorado Springs,  
Colorado, Opposing The State Attorney General’s Lawsuit Against The  
United States President Regarding The Relocation of U.S. Space  
Command and Reaffirming Colorado Springs’ Commitment To  
Partnership with United States Space Command and The Department  
Of War  
Presenter:  
Roland Rainey, District 6 Councilmember  
Attachments:  
Resolution Opposing the CO Attorney Generals Lawsuit against  
POTUS  
Signed Resolution No. 192-25.pdf  
Councilmember Rainey read the Resolution opposing the State Attorney  
General’s lawsuit against the United States President regarding the  
relocation of United States Space Command and reaffirming Colorado  
Springs’ commitment To Partnership with United States Space Command  
and the Department of War.  
Councilmember Bailey stated he supports this Resolution because it is  
incumbent upon City Council to support the decisions which have already  
been made.  
Councilmember Leinweber stated being a key partner with the federal  
government is critical to provide what is good for the citizens of the City.  
Councilmember Gold stated she believes City Council needs to be more  
collaborative with each other as well since she did not hear about this  
agenda item until it was already on the agenda.  
Motion by President Pro Tem Risley, seconded by Councilmember  
Rainey Jr., that this Resolution of the City Council of the City of Colorado  
Springs, Colorado, opposing the State Attorney General’s lawsuit against  
the United States President regarding the relocation of United States  
Space Command and reaffirming Colorado Springs’ commitment To  
Partnership with United States Space Command and the Department of  
War be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 7-2-0-0  
7 -  
Aye:  
No:  
Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and  
Williams  
2 - Gold, and Henjum  
11. Public Hearing  
There was no 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 Max Wisner requested the City add crosswalks to intersections on  
North Nevada Avenue between Boulder Street and Cache La Poudre  
Street.  
Citizen Wally Waller requested help for people experiencing  
homelessness.  
Citizen Michelle Weisblat-Dane requested City Council reconsider the  
Resolution recognizing October 14, 2025 as a day of remembrance for  
Charlie Kirk.  
14. Executive Session  
There was no Executive Session.  
w15. Adjourn  
There being no further business to come before City Council, Council  
adjourned at 11:06 AM.  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk