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Monday, April 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 9:02 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 David Leinweber, Councilmember Roland Rainey  
Jr., Councilmember Brian Risley, and Councilmember Brandy Williams  
2. Changes to Agenda  
There were no Changes to Agenda.  
3. Regular Meeting Comments  
There were no Changes to Agenda.  
4. Review of Previous Meeting Minutes  
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4.A.  
City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes March 24, 2025  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: 3-24-25 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes Final  
The minutes of the March 24, 2025 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. Staff and Appointee Reports  
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6.A.  
Agenda Planner Review  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: Agenda Planner Review 4-21-25  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the Healthspan Business Partners  
Aging Presentation scheduled for May 12, 2025 Work Session is a private  
business. Michael Montgomery, Deputy City Council Administrator, stated  
they will provide that information.  
7. Presentations for General Information  
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7.A.  
Visit COS - 2024 year-end Lodgers and Auto Rental Tax (LART)  
contract update to City Council  
Presenter:  
Doug Price, President and CEO, Visit COS  
Attachments:  
Visit COS LART - 2024 second half-yr VCOS KPI Presentation  
revised 3-5-2025-for Council  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer, provided a brief overview of the  
City’s Lodging and Auto Rental Tax (LART).  
Doug Price, President and CEO, VisitCOS, introduced Former City  
Councilmember Michelle Talarico as their new board chair, Alexea  
Veneracion, Director of Communications April Perez, Director of Finance,  
and Melissa Williams, Director of Marketing, presented the third and fourth  
quarter 2024 Key Performance Indicator (KPI) report which reflected  
results through December 2024. He gave an overview of Lodging and Auto  
Rental Tax (LART), economic effects of tourism in the Pikes Peak Region,  
and group sales.  
Councilmember Henjum asked how the sales tax revenue generated by  
tourists is calculated. Mr. Price stated it is based on sales tax revenue from  
visitor spending in comparison to the budget.  
Councilmember Bailey asked if the revenue excludes the revenue spent by  
local residents. Mr. Price confirmed it does exclude local spending.  
Councilmember Rainey asked if the revenue from sports and events is in  
collaboration with local colleges and universities. Mr. Price confirmed it is.  
Ms. Williams provided an overview of the marketing, communications,  
partnership, visitor services, resident sentiment survey results, and positive  
impacts.  
Councilmember Gold asked when the survey was conducted, how long it  
was open, and when the next survey will be conducted. Ms. Williams stated  
it was conducted in August of 2024, it was open for two weeks, and after  
holding several focus groups, they launched a social survey.  
Councilmember Henjum asked how City Council can work together with  
VisitCOS regarding a potential ballot initiative in November 2025. Ms.  
Williams stated their solutions team will work with City Council regarding  
how residents are responding to tourism.  
Councilmember Henjum asked how tourism data will be communicated to  
residents. Ms. Williams stated they understand residents value knowing the  
impact of tourism on the community and they are using social media to  
educate the local community.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if the County is implementing a tourist tax.  
Mr. Price stated there has been talk in the mountain communities regarding  
a tourist tax which would go toward affordable housing for employees who  
work and live in the mountains.  
Councilmember Williams asked how the KPI’s are established. Charae  
McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer, stated they are discussed and agreed  
upon between the City’s Administration and the contracting entity.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked who is responsible for tourism in  
Colorado Springs. Mr. Price stated there are four contracted organizations  
which are responsible for tourism in the City, but VisitCOS is the primary  
receiver of LART funding.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked how those four entities coordinate so  
there are efficiencies and not duplicative efforts. Jamie Fabos, Chief of  
Staff, stated the goal of the new LART structure is to tie those organizations  
together and form a more comprehensive strategy. Mr. Price stated they  
work very closely with each of the organizations to align and manage  
tourism efforts.  
Councilmember Donelson requested additional information regarding how  
LART funding was distributed in the past. Mr. Price provided an overview  
of the history of LART revenue and funding which was received and  
managed by VisitCOS.  
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7.B.  
Cultural Affairs Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR) - 2024  
year-end Lodgers and Auto Rental Tax (LART) contract update to City  
Council  
Presenter:  
Angela Seals, President and CEO, Cultural Affairs Office of the Pikes  
Peak Region  
Attachments:  
Cultural Office LART Full-Year 2024 Report Slidedeck for City Council  
- 4-21-25  
Angela Seals, President and CEO, Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak  
Region (COPPeR), presented the 2024 year-end Lodgers and Auto Rental  
Tax (LART) contract update. She provided an overview of their mission,  
service area, arts/culture/entertainment groups, program focus, and LART  
contract. Ms. Seals went over the cultural promotion/tourism key  
performance indicators (KPIs), creative economy KPIs, special community  
initiatives KPIs, fiscal management/accountability KPIs, ongoing advocacy  
KPIs, and building an arts destination.  
Councilmember Rainey asked what caused the increase in website visits  
to PeakRadar.com. Ms. Seals stated it due to the comprehensive work and  
links to other websites.  
8. Items for Introduction  
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8.A.  
An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 24-104 (2025 Budget  
Appropriation Ordinance) for a supplemental appropriation to the  
Lodgers & Auto Rental Tax (LART) Fund in the amount of $194,000 for  
additional projects and events recommended by the LART Citizen  
Advisory Committee  
Presenter:  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer  
Attachments: 2025 LART Off-Cycle SuppAppropORD_4.21.25 with Exhibit A  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer, presented the Ordinance for a  
supplemental appropriation of $194,000 to the Lodgers and Automobile  
Rental Tax (LART) fund for four additional projects and events as  
recommended by the LART Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) and  
provided a brief overview of the LART fund.  
President Pro Tem Risley commented on the importance of security in the  
downtown corridor and that it is unfortunate that the LART funding could  
only provide $32,000 of the Downtown Partnership’s request for $175,000.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how much of the Downtown Partnership’s  
budget is spent on their own security. Ms. McDaniel stated she does not  
have that information.  
Councilmember Donelson stated City Council needs to consider if the  
ranking of events and the funding going toward them is reflective of what  
the citizens want. Ms. McDaniel clarified that the proposed Ordinance is  
only for a supplemental appropriation for the four events being added and  
any other events have already been budgeted.  
Councilmember Bailey asked what tasks the LART Administrator would be  
responsible for. Ms. McDaniel stated that position was recommended by  
the LART CAC as a result of an internal audit which identified the need for  
oversight of the LART contracts.  
Councilmember Williams asked where the $194,000 funding came from.  
Ms. McDaniel stated it was a result of a larger revenue amount received  
over the budgeting amount and cancelled events.  
Councilmember Williams commented that she also believes the heritage  
events need to be part of the discussion because they are a part of the  
City’s history.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if the LART Administrator will assist in  
helping speed up the payment process  
Councilmember Donelson asked where the LART Administrator will work  
from. Ms. McDaniel stated the LART CAC determined they will work out of  
the Sports Corp Office, and she also feels that it is an appropriate place for  
that person to work from.  
Councilmember Williams requested a copy of the position description of  
the LART Administrator to help them understand what functions are  
included in the $62,000 salary. Ms. McDaniel stated she will provide that  
information.  
President Crow-Iverson also requested the audit report regarding which  
recommended the position.  
Councilmember Donelson requested a presentation regarding LART to be  
presented at the May 12, 2025 Work Session. Consensus of Council  
agreed to Councilmember Donelson’s request.  
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8.B.  
A Resolution declaring the intent of the City of Colorado Springs,  
Colorado, to issue revenue bonds in connection with financing  
residential facilities for low- and middle-income families or persons  
Presenter:  
Aimee Cox, Chief Housing and Homelessness Officer, Housing &  
Homelessness Response Department  
Attachments: COS-2025 Inducement Resolution  
COS-2025 Notice to DOLA  
COS-2025 Opinion  
2025 Private Activity Bond Carryforward  
Signed Resolution No. 64-25.pdf  
Aimee Cox, Chief Housing and Homelessness Officer, Housing and  
Homelessness Response Department, introduced the Resolutions and  
Ordinance declaring the intent of the City to carry forward its 2025  
allocation of Private Activity Bonds (PAB).  
Katie Sunderlin, Housing Solutions Manager, Housing and Homelessness  
Response Department, provided an overview of the PAB 2025 allocations,  
carryforward purposes, use and carryforward options, available PAB, and  
progress on previously issued projects.  
Councilmember Rainey asked if there is a state mandate for how long the  
PAB can be used. Ms. Sunderlin stated the Internal Revenue Service  
requires it to be used within three years.  
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8.C.  
A Resolution declaring the intent of the City of Colorado Springs,  
Colorado to issue its multifamily housing revenue bonds to finance the  
acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of an affordable  
multifamily housing facility known as Bradley Ridge Apartments.  
Presenter:  
Aimee Cox, Chief Housing and Homelessness Officer, Housing &  
Homelessness Response Department  
Attachments: Bradley Ridge 2025 Inducement Resolution  
Bradley Ridge_Inducement Resolution 05132025  
Signed Resolution No. 65-25.pdf  
Katie Sunderlin, Housing Solutions Manager, Housing and Homelessness  
Response, presented the Resolution declaring the intent of the City to use  
its multifamily housing revenue bonds for the purpose of financing the  
acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of an affordable  
multifamily housing facility known as Bradley Ridge Apartments. She  
provided an overview of the development, Private Activity Bond (PAB)  
sources, PAB inducement approval considerations, PAB inducement,  
timeline, and next steps.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the rental amounts area specific. Ben  
Tayor, representing the developer, stated they are based on the Primary  
Market Area (PMA).  
Councilmember Gold asked how many units will be allocated for veterans.  
Mr. Taylor stated they are currently planning a minimum of twenty units but  
are likely to provide more than that.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if there have been any objections to this  
project. Ms. Sunderlin stated they received twelve responses back. Kevin  
Walker, Director, Planning Department, stated the land use items have  
been approved without appeal.  
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8.D.  
An Ordinance by the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado authorizing the  
issuance and delivery of its multifamily housing revenue bonds (Royal  
Pine Apartments Project), Series 2025 A, in one or more tax-exempt or  
taxable series in an aggregate amount not to exceed $60,000,000, for  
the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, improvement and  
equipping of a multifamily housing facility in the City of Colorado Springs,  
State of Colorado and to pay certain issuance expenses of such bonds;  
approving and authorizing execution of an indenture of trust, a loan  
agreement with the borrower, a bond placement agreement, and a tax  
regulatory agreement with respect to the bonds; making findings and  
determinations with respect to the project and the bonds; authorizing the  
execution and delivery of related documents; and repealing all action  
heretofore taken in conflict herewith  
Presenter:  
Aimee Cox, Chief Housing and Homelessness Response Officer  
Attachments: Ordinance-Royal Pine Apartments 2025  
Bond Placement Agreement-Royal Pine Apartments 2025  
Indenture of Trust-Royal Pine Apartments 2025  
Loan Agreement-Royal Pine Apartments 2025  
Tax Regulatory Agreement-Royal Pine Apartments 2025  
Royal Pine_Ordinance_PowerPoint  
Katie Sunderlin, Housing Solutions Manager, Housing and Homelessness  
Response, presented the Ordinance authorizing the issuance and delivery  
of its multifamily housing revenue bonds (Royal Pine Apartments Project),  
Series 2025 A, in one or more tax-exempt or taxable series in an  
aggregate amount not to exceed $60,000,000 for the purpose of financing  
the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of a  
multifamily housing facility in the City. She provided an overview of the  
development, why the project requires the use of Private Activity Bonds  
(PAB), PAB inducement approval considerations, PAB inducement,  
timeline, and next steps.  
Councilmember Henjum requested additional information regarding the  
issuance fee. Ms. Sunderlin explained the increase of affordable housing in  
the community and one of the sources of financing which is the issuance  
fee to developers.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the legal actions from the neighborhood  
and neighboring businesses have been resolved. Eric Grodahl, Principal,  
DBG Properties, representing the developer, confirmed they have been  
resolved.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if there will be a new roundabout  
constructed. Mr. Grodahl stated there will not be a new roundabout  
constructed, but they were approved for an emergency exit onto Union  
Boulevard.  
Councilmember Bailey stated this project is much needed in the community  
and he supports moving forward with it.  
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8.E.  
A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs approving an Amended  
and Restated 2025 Operating Plan and Budget for the First and Main  
Business Improvement District No. 2  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department  
Attachments: FirstMain_2_AmendRestate_Resolution_Revised  
Exhibit_1_Proposed_First_&_Main_2_Amended_&_Restated_Operati  
ng_Plan_2025  
Exhibit_A_District_Contact_Information  
Exhibit_B_2025_Budget  
Exhibit_C_District_Map  
Exhibit_D_Terms&Definitions  
Exhibit_E_Budget_Change_Comparison  
Exhibit_F_Current_2025_Operating_Plan_&_Budget  
Staff_First&Main_2_Amend&Restate_Presentation_WS  
Exhibit_G_Redlined_Amend&Restate_2025_Operating_Plan  
First&Main_2_Petitioner_Cover_Memo_Amend_&_Bond  
Signed Resolution No. 58-25.pdf  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department presented the  
Resolution approving Amended and Restated 2025 Operating Plan and  
Budget for the First and Main Business Improvement District No. 2. He  
provided an overview of the background of the BID, district location, bond  
history, public/private improvements, changes to debt service, changes to  
capital projects fund, and next steps.  
Councilmember Williams asked what the cause behind this request at this  
time is rather than at the end of the year. Nicole Peykov, Spencer Fane,  
representing the applicant, stated the reason for the request at this time is  
due to the properties within the district are now generating revenue which  
will now help support the bonds.  
Councilmember Donelson requested the itemization of what the $1.4  
million will be spent on. Ms. Peykov stated they are not asking for any  
increased debt authorization at this time, they are just asking for an  
amendment to the Operating Plan to note a bond issuance which is  
capped at a $20 million debt limit and the proceeds will be spent on  
reimbursement to the developer for public improvements which have  
already been constructed.  
9. Items Under Study  
There were no Items Under Study.  
10. Councilmember Reports and Open Discussion  
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10.A.  
Authorization of Out-Of-State Travel for Councilmembers  
Presenter:  
Lynette Crow-Iverson, Council President and Councilmember At Large  
President Crow-Iverson presented the authorization of out-of-state travel for  
Councilmembers. Councilmember Henjum stated she was awarded a  
scholarship to attend the Harvard University School of Government  
Leadership Program which is the first three weeks of June 2025, and she  
is requesting a portion of the $6,000 stipend allocated to each  
Councilmember to pay for her travel out-of-state and $900.00 for her tuition  
which is the portion not covered by the Gates Foundation. President Pro  
Tem Risley asked what the travel cost will be. Councilmember Henjum  
stated she does not have that information yet. Councilmember Leinweber  
congratulated Councilmember Henjum on her award.  
Consensus of Council agreed to Councilmember Henjum’s request.  
Councilmember Henjum stated she attended the Colorado Springs Fire  
Department (CSFD) Fire Ball where Emily Smith was awarded Firefighter  
of the Year for the second time in a row, the CSPD swearing in ceremony  
for four new Community Service Officers, and she expressed appreciation  
for Legislative Services staff for their work on the City Council swearing-in  
ceremony.  
Councilmember Leinweber stated he attended a reception for the Parks,  
Recreation, and Cultural Services Department on Wednesday, April 16,  
2025, to celebrate their achieving reaccreditation from the National  
Recreation and Parks Association’s (NRPA) Commission for  
Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and on  
Thursday, April 17, 2025, he attended the Pikes Peak Outdoor Industry  
Leadership Summit where approximately a hundred leaders spoke about  
the challenges within outdoor recreation and how they will move forward.  
11. Adjourn  
There being no further business to come before City Council, Council  
adjourned at 11:42 PM.  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk