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Monday, July 10, 2023  
10:00 AM  
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call  
8 -  
Present  
Councilmember Yolanda Avila, President Pro Tem Lynette Crow-Iverson,  
Councilmember Dave Donelson, President Randy Helms, Councilmember Nancy  
Henjum, Councilmember David Leinweber, Councilmember Brian Risley, and  
Councilmember Michelle Talarico  
1 - Councilmember Mike O'Malley  
Excused  
2. Changes to Agenda  
President Helms stated item 8.A. will be moved to after item 4.A.  
Consensus of City Council agreed to this change on the agenda.  
3. Regular Meeting Comments  
President Helms stated item 4A.A. will be pulled from the Consent  
Calendar.  
4. Review of Previous Meeting Minutes  
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4.A.  
City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes June 26, 2023  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: 6-26-23 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes Final  
The minutes of the June 26, 2023 Work Session were approved by  
Consensus of City Council.  
5. Executive Session  
5A. Open  
There was no Open Executive Session.  
5B. Closed  
There was no Closed Executive Session.  
6. Presentations for General Information  
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6.A.  
Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center  
Presenter:  
Col. (R) Bob McLaughlin, Executive Director, Mt. Carmel Veterans  
Service Center  
Colonel Retired Bob McLaughlin, Executive Director, Mt. Carmel Veterans  
Service Center, provided a brief overview of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service  
Center, their mission, vision, approach, critical outcomes, funding, growth,  
reach, core programs, funding sources, team, partnerships, and impact.  
President Helms asked if there are examples in other military communities  
of what Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center does. Mr. McLaughlin stated  
he participates in some national collaboratives, and they often look to what  
they are doing in the City to help them with executing their vision.  
President Helms asked what their relationship with the VA centers in  
Aurora, CO is. Mr. McLaughlin stated it is very strong and he co-chairs the  
Community Veterans Engagement Board (CVET) with them.  
Councilmember Leinweber stated he would like to get more information on  
their Next Chapter Program and see how some aspects of it could be  
rolled out to other mental health programs in the community.  
President Helms requested information regarding how a veteran or family  
member could obtain a lost DD214. Mr. McLaughlin explain how Mr.  
Carmel Veterans Service Center could assist in that process.  
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6.B.  
Colorado Springs Sports Corp - 6-month Lodgers and Auto Rental Tax  
(LART) contract update to City Council  
Presenter:  
Megan Latham, President and CEO, Colorado Springs Sports Corp  
Attachments: City Council Presentation_7.10.23-CS Sports Corp 6 month update  
Megan Latham, President and CEO, Brianna Goodwin, Chief  
Development Officer, and Aubrey Mccoy, Chief Operating Officer,  
Colorado Springs Sports Corp, provided a brief overview of Colorado  
Springs Sports Corp’s mission, who they are, key performance indicators  
(KPI), Sports Commission, 2018 results, and their future objectives.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked why the 2022 room nights booked  
decreased even though the number of spectators increased. Ms. Latham  
stated it is due to more state relevant projects, spectators booking rental  
homes instead of hotels, and the reports from the hotel groups.  
Councilmember Avila asked how much the contract between the City and  
Colorado Springs Sports Corp is. Ms. Latham stated approximately  
$700,000 in which $300,000 is for sports commission, their Lodgers and  
Automobile Rental Tax (LART) review administration costs, and $200,000  
to $300,000 in LART funding for the events they hold within the community.  
7. Staff and Appointee Reports  
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7.A.  
Presentation and discussion on the regulation of murals and removal of  
graffiti  
Presenter:  
Peter Wysocki, Planning & Community Development Director  
Kurt Schmitt, Sign Program Coordinator  
Ben Bolinger, Assistant City Attorney  
Mitch Hammes, Neighborhood Services Manager  
Matt Mayberry, Cultural Services Division Manager  
Morgan Hester, Long Range Planning Manager  
Attachments: Mural Research  
Staff Presentation  
Peter Wysocki, Planning and Community Development Director,  
introduced the presentation and discussion on the regulation of murals and  
removal of graffiti.  
Councilmember Henjum introduced Molly McClure, a local muralist and one  
of the founding members of the Knob Hill Urban Arts District, Aspen Nipp,  
Board member Knob Hill Urban Arts District, and Michelle Winchell,  
Executive Director, Downtown Ventures.  
Kurt Schmitt, Sign Program Coordinator, provided an overview of current  
mural regulations.  
Mitch Hammes, Neighborhood Services Manager, presented the definition  
of graffiti, 2022 and 2023 locations cleaned and individual tags,  
President Helms asked if a citizen issues a complaint regarding what they  
consider graffiti on private property in which the property owner does not  
wish to remove, does Neighborhood Services notify that citizen of that  
information. Mr. Hammes confirmed they do.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if there have been any complaints  
regarding graffiti on top of murals. Mr. Hammes stated it is rare and they  
will remove it with consent of the owner, but if the owner wants it there, they  
do not remove it regardless of content, Councilmember Donelson asked  
what if the graffiti contains profanity. Mr. Hammes stated if it is an obscenity  
issue, they contact the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD).  
Councilmember Donelson asked how long the response time is regarding  
graffiti complaints. Mr. Hammes stated their goal is to remove it within  
either twenty-four hours or the next business day.  
President Helms asked if they work with the Colorado Department of  
Transportation regarding graffiti on bridges, etc. Mr. Hammes confirmed  
they do.  
Matt Mayberry, Cultural Services Division Manager, went over the public art  
process with the Public Arts Commission (PAC). .  
Councilmember Leinweber requested additional information regarding the  
mural on the CSPD facility. Mr. Mayberry stated CSPD commissioned that  
project, so it did not come before the PAC. Councilmember Leinweber  
stated since that is a public building, why was the PAC not engaged in that  
process. Mr. Mayberry stated there needs to be clarification regarding the  
process within the City’s departments going forward.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the PAC is affiliated with the Knob Hill  
Urban Arts District. Mr. Mayberry stated not directly but they are welcome  
to attend the PAC. Councilmember Donelson asked if the Knob Hill Urban  
Arts District presented to the PAC regarding the murals in their area. Mr.  
Mayberry stated they did not other than a request for murals on public  
property.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the zoning which prohibits things that  
are drastically out of character for a neighborhood could apply to murals on  
public property. Mr. Wysocki stated the City would have authority over  
sexually explicit content but other than that it does not.  
Morgan Hester, Long Range Planning Manager, gave an overview of the  
Unified Development Code (UDC) public art and research conducted.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if there is a benefit to murals instead of  
just plain concrete structures. Ms. Hester stated the creation of community  
with public art does ignite a sense of community in that built environment.  
Councilmember Donelson stated he does not believe the murals in Knob  
Hill creates a sense of community and asked if a developer’s mural  
approved by the PAC is appealable to City Council. Ms. Hester and Mr.  
Wysocki confirmed the Development Plan approval could be appealed.  
Councilmember Donelson asked out of the fifty cities researched, how  
many prohibit murals on public and private buildings. Ms. Hester stated she  
will provide that information.  
Councilmember Avila spoke about the much greater issues such as guns  
and drugs in the City and they have to look at everything wholistically  
included property rights.  
Councilmember Henjum asked Ms. Winchell and Ms. McClure to share  
their comments regarding murals.  
Ms. Winchell provided an overview of the impact of the public art located  
downtown, the Creative Vitality Index, and the contribution public art makes  
to the community as well as visitors to the City.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if Ms. Winchell would like to see the  
murals located in Knob Hill to be downtown. Ms. Winchell stated she feels  
the artists in Knob Hill have done a remarkable job of making the Platte  
Avenue corridor more vibrant.  
Ms. McClure identified the murals she created in the Knob Hill Urban Art  
District and how those pieces launched her into the art community, the  
importance of the freedom of speech, and the energy which has gone into  
creating beauty in the area.  
Councilmember Leinweber presented the murals which have been located  
on the side of the building of Westside Tattoo and stated there is incredible  
positive value of having murals, but understands people being offended by  
them as well. Ms. McClure stated they are working toward getting  
permission from the artist to cover the FyL Jackk memorial mural located in  
Knob Hill. Councilmember Henjum stated the family, whose son was  
murdered, is working on moving that mural to another location.  
Councilmember Donelson asked what authority the Knob Hill Urban Arts  
District has within the neighborhood. Ms. McClure stated they are a  
non-profit organization, many murals go up with the events they have  
planned, and provided an overview of how they will manage future murals.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if there was a restriction regarding a  
501c3 organization identifying as a district. Ben Bolinger, Assistant City  
Attorney, stated he has not researched that but does not believe there is  
because there are very few words regulated by the government.  
Councilmember Leinweber requested that Mr. Mayberry be more involved  
with advising muralists regarding their proposed murals.  
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7.B.  
Agenda Planner Review  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: Agenda Planner Review 7-10-23  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the Kettle Creek North appeal  
scheduled for the July 25, 2023 City Council meeting will be postponed.  
Peter Wysocki, Planning and Community Development Director, stated the  
item will still appear on the agenda because an automatic one-time delay  
for two weeks is no longer authorized with the new RetoolCOS standards,  
but the appellant is seeking a postponement to September, and they will  
need to provide justification for the postponement to City Council.  
President Helms asked if City Council could discuss the request for  
postponement at the preceding Work Session. Ben Bolinger, Legislative  
Counsel, City Attorney’s Office, stated City Council could not vote to  
postpone it at a Works Session but they are researching whether or not the  
intent to postpone could be discussed.  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk, stated the appellant for the Launchpad  
appeal scheduled for July 25, 2023 has also requested a postponement  
from staff and City Council has the discretion to postpone and to what  
meeting it is postponed to.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how City Council will know if an appellant  
has requested a postponement. Mr. Wysocki stated they will let City  
Council know as soon as they have that information.  
8. Items for Introduction  
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8.A.  
A Resolution declaring the intention of the City of Colorado Springs,  
Colorado, to hold a Special Municipal Election and to participate in a  
Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, and  
providing the effective date of this resolution.  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: Intent to Participate Resolution  
Signed Resolution No. 106-23.pdf  
Sarah B Johnson, City Clerk, presented the Resolution declaring the  
intention of participating in the November 7, 2023 Coordinated Election  
with El Paso County. She stated this Resolution is the procedural first step  
to place an item on the ballot.  
Mayor Yemi stated it is his intent to place a Taxpayer Bill of Rights  
(TABOR) excess revenue of five million dollars retention item on the  
November ballot in order to provide funding for a new Colorado Springs  
Police Department (CSPD) training academy facility.  
Adrian Vasquez, Chief, (CSPD), explained the need for a new policy  
academy in order to increase staffing and provide adequate training to  
CSPD recruits.  
President Helms asked when construction would begin. Chief Vasquez  
stated they are currently looking at properties and estimates it would take  
approximately two to three years.  
Councilmember Donelson asked what the cost of the project will be. Chief  
Vasquez stated it would depend on if it will be a renovation of an existing  
building or a new build. Mayor Yemi stated that based on the research of  
other jurisdictions, it could cost approximately $30 to $40 million.  
Councilmember Donelson stated that this is requesting to keep the  
taxpayer’s refund for a small portion of the cost of the project so the City will  
still have to come up with how to pay for the rest of it. He stated does not  
want to wear out their welcome and continuously go to the well once too  
often because the last time they requested to keep the taxpayers’ refund  
was for fire mitigation in which the City paid the full $2 million, and he does  
not support this initiative.  
Councilmember Avila stated that not everyone would receive the refund, but  
everyone in the community would benefit from a new police training facility.  
Councilmember Talarico asked if there was any funding already available  
for this project. Chief Vasquez stated there is currently $1.8 million  
available.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if there were any other ballot initiatives for  
the November 2023 election. Mayor Yemi stated this is the main one he  
would like to accomplish.  
Councilmember Risley asked if there have been any conversations with the  
career development, workforce development, or school districts in regard  
to career pathways in law enforcement and criminal justice. Chief Vasquez  
confirmed they have with a robust recruiting program which they have in  
place.  
Councilmember Risley asked when the City would be required to pay El  
Paso County. Ms. Johnson stated that this item does not obligate the City  
to participate, it is just the intent which authorizes the City Clerk to provide  
notice to El Paso County which must be provided on or before July 28,  
2023 and then on August 25, 2023, they will present an Intergovernmental  
Agreement which will contain the estimated cost to be considered for  
approval by Council. She stated the ballot language will come before  
Council in August or September 2023.  
President Helms asked if there is an estimated cost. Ms. Johnson stated it  
depends on how many jurisdictions participate and the County does not  
have that number yet.  
Councilmember Henjum stated she supports the intent of putting this  
initiative on the ballot and asked if there could be some cost sharing with  
regional jurisdictions in building a regional facility. Chief Vasquez stated  
that explored that in the past and experienced some barriers but will  
explore that option again.  
Councilmember Risley stated that he would like more information  
regarding the total cost of the plan before he votes for it.  
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8.B.  
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Colorado Springs,  
Colorado approving the Amended and Restated Consolidated Service  
Plan for Hancock Metropolitan District Nos. 1 & 2, for a district located in  
the Vicinity of Hancock Expressway and Chelton Road in Southeastern  
Colorado Springs.  
Presenter:  
Mike Tassi, Assistant Director, Planning and Community Development  
Department  
Peter Wysocki, Planning and Community Development Director  
Attachments: Resolution  
Amended and Restated Consolidated Service Plan  
Amended and Restated Consolidated Service Plan_Redline Version  
Staff Presentation  
Service Plan Amendment Presentation  
Signed Resolution No. 97-23.pdf  
Mike Tassi, Assistant Director, Planning and Community Development  
Department, presented the Resolution approving an amended and  
restated service plan for the Hancock Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2,  
for a district located in the vicinity of Hancock Expressway and Chelton  
Road. He provided an overview of the vicinity map, summary, district  
boundaries, development approval status, concept plan, mill levy caps,  
improvement costs, authorized debt, operations/maintenance functions,  
questions/comments from the Budget Committee, and next steps.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if there were any recommendations from  
the Budget Committee. President Helms stated the Budget Committee did  
not have any concerns with this proposal.  
Councilmember Henjum asked what the maturity of the district boards were  
and what will happen to the composition of the boards by mixing residential  
and commercial. Ray O’Sullivan, representing the district, provided an  
overview of the current board and stated there will be a mechanism in  
place to allow future homeowners to eventually control the board.  
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8.C.  
A Resolution Approving the Issuance of Debt by Copper Ridge  
Metropolitan District in the form of a General Obligation and Revenue  
Supported Improvement Loan, series 2023 (Tax-Exempt Bank Loan) in  
the principal amount of up to $20,770,000.  
(Legislative Item)  
Presenter:  
Mike Tassi, Assistant Director, Planning and Community Development  
Peter Wysocki, Director of Planning and Community Development  
Attachments: Resolution  
City Council Letter_Debt Issuance  
Staff Presentation  
Signed Resolution No. 98-23.pdf  
Mike Tassi, Assistant Director, Planning and Community Development,  
provided a summary of the request for the issuance of debt not to exceed  
$20,770,000 by the Copper Ridge Metropolitan District. He presented the  
district location map, district history, allocation of proceeds, questions  
presented from the Budget Committee, and next steps.  
President Helms gave a brief overview of the unanimously approved by  
Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) proposed Powers  
Boulevard extension project.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if the bonded funds would be reimbursed to  
the utilities for the relocation of the utility and fiber lines. Gayle Sturdivant,  
City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director, stated there are  
approximately $4 million worth of utility costs associated with this project  
which is considered a City project therefore half will be paid by the City and  
half will be paid by utilities.  
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8.D.  
A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute and Administer an  
Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Pikes Peak Rural  
Transportation Authority, El Paso County, The City of Colorado Springs,  
and Copper Ridge Metropolitan District Concerning Reimbursement for  
The Powers Boulevard Extension  
Presenter:  
Gayle Sturdivant, P.E., City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director  
Travis Easton, P.E., Deputy Chief of Staff  
Randy Helms, Councilor, PPRTA Board Chair  
Attachments: 1_RES_Powers Blvd Extension Reimbursement Agreement_6-15-23  
Copper Ridge MD 2023 - Powers Blvd Extension Reimbursement  
Agreement  
3_Powers Funding Agreement Presentation  
Signed Resolution No. 100-23.pdf  
Gayle Sturdivant, City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director, presented  
the Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and administer an  
Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Pikes Peak Rural  
Transportation Authority (PPRTA), the City, and Copper Ridge  
Metropolitan District concerning reimbursement for the Powers Boulevard  
extension. She provided an overview of the purpose, project description,  
location, funding plan, oversight, and benefits.  
Councilmember Avila stated regarding the funding, and as board members  
of PPRTA, they need the opportunity to also look at some of the B projects.  
Ms. Sturdivant provided an overview of criteria for funding.  
President Helms stated the City is at no risk for this project and believes  
this is a win/win situation.  
Councilmember Leinweber requested additional information regarding  
how other roads will be positively impacted with this project. Ms. Sturdivant  
explained how this will increase mobility throughout City and they will  
provide additional information.  
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8.E.  
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Colorado Springs,  
Colorado providing written consent authorizing the Bradley Heights  
Metropolitan District No. 2 to utilize eminent to complete the intersection  
of Bradley Road with Marksheffel Road in Southeastern Colorado  
Springs.  
Presenter:  
Mike Tassi, Assistant Director, Planning and Community Development  
Department  
Peter Wysocki, Planning and Community Development Director  
Attachments: Resolution  
Bradley Heights Amended & Restated Service Plan Pg 8  
Parcel Description #2  
Parcel Description #3  
Marksheffel Road ROW Parcel  
Context Map  
Staff Presentation  
Signed Resolution No. 105-23.pdf  
Mike Tassi, Assistant Director, Planning and Community Development  
Department, presented the Resolution authorizing the Bradley Heights  
Metropolitan District No. 2 to utilize eminent domain to complete the  
intersection of Bradley Road with Marksheffel Road. He gave an overview  
of the vicinity map, district boundaries, summary, details, context map, and  
next steps.  
Councilmember Donelson requested additional information regarding if the  
district used eminent domain to obtain these properties if they do not know  
who owns the properties. Mr. Tassi stated the district would have to offer  
fair market value of the properties. Kevin Walker, representing the district,  
stated the titles identified the properties are owned by a defunct corporate  
structure and the two principals who are eligible to sign for the properties  
have been contacted by mail, phone, and a third party and the district will  
make an offer to them based on the appraisal, but at this time, the  
principals are refusing to cooperate and are acting as if they do not own  
the properties.  
Councilmember Avila asked if eminent domain is how the City addresses  
this type of out-of-state property owners who let the property decay. Mr.  
Tassi explained there are specific limits on the use of eminent domain.  
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8.F.  
A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of a 0.503-Acre Permanent  
Easement from Welltower Colorado Properties, LLC Using PPRTA  
Funds for the West Fillmore Culvert Replacement Project  
Presenter:  
Gayle Sturdivant, P.E., City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director  
Darlene Kennedy, Real Estate Services Manager  
Attachments: 1_Location Map  
2_Resolution for Welltower Easement  
3_Resolution for Welltower Easement_Exhibits A&B  
4_Fillmore - Well Tower Presentation 20230710  
Signed Resolution No. 101-23.pdf  
Gayle Sturdivant, City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director, presented  
the Resolution authorizing the acquisition of a 0.503-acre permanent  
easement from Welltower Colorado Properties, LLC using Pikes Peak  
Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) funds for the West Fillmore Culvert  
Replacement Project. She provided an overview of the project location,  
project limits, and permanent easement.  
Councilmember Talarico asked what will happen to the assisted living  
center identified on the map. Ms. Sturdivant stated it is currently vacant, but  
they plan on putting an assisted living home there.  
President Helms asked if they anticipate Welltower will accept the  
proposal. Ms. Sturdivant confirmed they do.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked how stormwater will be affected by this  
project. Ms. Sturdivant illustrated how this culvert replacement was sized  
appropriately for this area’s stormwater needs.  
Councilmember Avila requested additional information regarding the  
differences between a culvert and a bridge. Ms. Sturdivant provided the  
specifications regarding the classifications of culverts and bridges.  
8.G.  
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Rescind Resolution No. 99-23 by City Council in Favor of the City of  
Fountain’s Request to Join the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation  
Authority (PPRTA) and Approve a Replacement Resolution Regarding  
the City of Fountain Becoming a New Member Government of the  
PPRTA  
Presenter:  
Travis Easton, P.E., Deputy Chief of Staff  
Randy Helms, Councilor, PPRTA Board Chair  
Attachments:  
4_COS Resolution for Fountain Joining PPRTA_rev1_clean  
4_COS Resolution for Fountain Joining PPRTA_rev1_redline  
1_PPRTA Resolution for Fountain to Join PPRTA  
2_Fountain Joining PPRTA Financial impact  
3_Fountain Impact on PPRTA 3  
5_Presentation on Fountain Joining PPRTA  
Signed Resolution No. 99-23.pdf  
Gayle Sturdivant, City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director presented  
the Resolution in favor of the City of Fountain’s request to join the Pikes  
Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA). She provided an overview of  
the purpose, general information on the PPRTA, impacts, and staff  
recommendation.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if the City of Fountain joins PPRTA, would  
they benefit from those dollars. Ms. Sturdivant confirmed they would  
because the funding is distributed based on population percentages.  
Councilmember Risley stated he supports the proposal due to the  
regionalization it would provide and asked what the baseline would be for  
the City of Fountain’s Maintenance of Effort. Ms. Sturdivant stated it is  
established for the first year which they joined and believes it would be  
2023 for the City of Fountain.  
Councilmember Risley asked if the City of Fountain’s one cent sales tax for  
transit would remain if they joined the PPRTA. Mayor Sharon Thompson,  
City of Fountain, stated they intend to keep their own transportation system  
and will not be joining Mountain Metropolitan Transit (MMT).  
Councilmember Risley asked what if the City of Fountain decided to join  
MMT in twenty years. Scott Trainor, City Manager, City of Fountain, stated  
.15 percent of sales tax currently goes toward transit and if at some point  
they eliminated that it would be .15 of a percent which would drop off.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if there has been a poll taken regarding  
increasing the sales tax. Mayor Thompson stated they did conduct a survey  
regarding joining the PPRTA and it was supported by citizens.  
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8.H.  
Ordinance No. 23-33 amending Ordinance No. 22-90 (2023 Budget  
Appropriation Ordinance) for a supplemental appropriation to the  
2C2-Road Repair, Maintenance and Improvement Fund in the amount of  
$16,000,000 for additional capital expenditures identified for 2023  
Presenter:  
Chris Fiandaca, City Budget Manager  
Travis Easton, P.E., Deputy Chief of Staff  
Corey Farkas, Manager, Operations and Maintenance Division of Public  
Works  
Attachments:  
Ordinance for Supplemental Approp-2C2 Road Repair and Maint -  
Fund Balance - July 2023  
Chris Fiandaca, City Budget Manager, presented the Ordinance for a  
supplemental appropriation to the 2C/2C2-Road Repair, Maintenance and  
Improvement Fund in the amount of $16 million for additional capital  
expenditures. She stated this represents an accumulation of sales tax  
revenue which exceeded the budget for 2021 and 2022.  
Councilmember Henjum commented that many residents are frustrated  
with the conditions of their curbs and gutters which have not been  
addressed by 2C/2C2.  
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8.I.  
Ordinance No. 23-34 amending Part 5 (License Fees) and Section 1008  
(Payment By Cash Or Guaranteed Funds) of Part 10 (Offenses; Failure  
To File, Pay) Both of Article 7 (Sales And Use Tax) of Chapter 2  
(Business Licensing, Liquor Regulation and Taxation) of the Code of the  
City of Colorado Springs 2001, as Amended, pertaining to License  
Fees  
Presenter:  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer  
Attachments: 23-342 - SalesTax-LicenseFeesORD-2023-06-02v2  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer, presented the Ordinance  
amending City Code pertaining to the administration of sales tax in order to  
align with State of Colorado enacted SB 22-032 which prohibits local  
jurisdictions from charging a license fee or renewal fee from businesses  
who have incidental presence, primarily online retailers. She stated along  
with that requirement, they are also removing the charge for all sales tax  
licenses and the renewals for all vendors because they felt it was an unfair  
advantage for online retailers who did not have a physical presence within  
the City. She stated the financial impact to the City is approximately  
$200,000 every other year and identified the other proposed changes to  
sales tax licensing to comply with State statutes.  
Councilmember Henjum asked what the financial impact to the City would  
be. Ms. McDaniel stated $200,000 every other year.  
Councilmember Risley requested additional information regarding the  
definition language which states “The above materials when used in other  
forms or do not remain as an integral,  
inseparable, and permanent part of a completed structure are not  
construction and building materials.” Ms. McDaniel stated this only reflects  
the section of the City Code which has been amended and she will provide  
the full information.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if the sales tax licensing process is  
automated. Ms. McDaniel provided a brief overview of their sales tax  
licensing software which provides an online option for applicants, but they  
do still have a manual option.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if the temporary sales tax license has an  
expiration date. Ms. McDaniel stated they will provide that information.  
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8.J.  
Ordinance No. 23-35 amending Part 9 (Administration) of Article 7  
(Sales And Use Tax) of Chapter 2 (Business Licensing, Liquor  
Regulation And Taxation) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs  
2001, as Amended, pertaining to Sales And Use Tax Administration  
Presenter:  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer  
Attachments: 23-343 - SalesUseTax-AdministrationORD-2023-05-22  
Please see comments in Agenda item 8.I.  
23-344  
8.K.  
Ordinance No. 23-36 amending Multiple Sections of Article 7 (Sales And  
Use Tax) and Article 12 (Economic Development Agreements) of  
Chapter 2 (Business Licensing, Liquor Regulation And Taxation) of the  
Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as Amended, pertaining to  
Sales and Use Tax of Construction and Building Materials  
Presenter:  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer  
Attachments: 23-344 - SalesTax-ConstructionCH2-ORD-2023-5-22 (004)  
Please see comments in Agenda item 8.I.  
23-345  
8.L.  
Ordinance No. 23-37 amending Sections 201 (Definitions) and 213  
(Economic Development Agreements) of Part 2 (General Provisions) of  
Article 1 (Municipal Airport) of Chapter 14 (Municipal Enterprises) of the  
Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as Amended, pertaining to  
Sales and Use Tax of Construction and Building Materials  
Presenter:  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer  
Attachments: 23-345 - SalesTax-ConstructionCH14-ORD-2023-1-19  
Please see comments in Agenda item 8.I.  
9. Items Under Study  
There were no Items Under Study.  
10. Councilmember Reports and Open Discussion  
Councilmember Risley stated he attended the Girl Scouts Highest and  
Best awards ceremony, Peak Vista Community Health Center  
announcement event for their annual speaker, Colorado Springs Chamber  
and EDC Superintendent Round Table Discussion regarding workforce  
development and has been meeting with Colorado Springs Utilities and  
City staff regarding the process and procedures for annexations and  
development.  
Councilmember Henjum stated she attended the Peak Vista Breakfast,  
Bike-to-Work Day, bike ride with Allen Beauchamp, Trails and Open  
Space Coalition, and several others on Legacy Loop, and the Colorado  
Springs Fire Department (CSFD) graduation.  
Councilmember Avila stated she attended unveiling of the sculpture at  
Panorama Park, Bike-to-Work Day, Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade,  
and she will be hosting a Town Hall meeting on July 13, 2023 regarding the  
closure of Kings Soopers on South Academy Boulevard and Hancock  
Expressway.  
Councilmember Donelson asked City Council to look at the murals in Knob  
Hills through the eyes of a family which cannot afford to move and that $25  
to $30 of Taxpayer Bill of Rights refund to their utility bill is still important to  
many families.  
Councilmember Talarico stated she attended the Bike-to-Work Day,  
Downtown Development Authority Board orientation, CSFD graduation,  
and Utilities Policy Advisory Committee (UPAC) meeting, she hosted a  
District 3 Town Hall meeting with Colorado Springs Utilities and  
encouraged everyone to attend The Place Breakfast Under the Bridge  
event on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 7:30 AM. She stated she is looking at  
the TABOR refund through the lens of the public which has adamantly  
expressed that City Council look at public safety.  
Councilmember Leinweber stated he attended the Pikes Peak  
International Hill Climb, the breakfast and Fountain Creek Watershed  
District meeting, and commented on the huge amount of trash along  
downstream Fountain Creek which needs to be addressed. He stated he  
has met with several organizations and is preparing a document on mental  
health which he will be sharing with City Council.  
President Helms stated the City Council retreat was very productive, he  
attended the Dunkin’ Donuts grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony, Pikes  
Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade, and encouraged citizens to attend the rodeo  
which will be held this week starting tomorrow, July 11, 2023.  
11. Adjourn  
There being no further business to come before City Council, Council  
adjourned.  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk