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Tuesday, July 8, 2025  
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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 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  
Councilmember Williams attended the meeting virtually.  
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance  
The Invocation was made by Rajan Zed, President, Universal Society of  
Hinduism.  
President Crow-Iverson led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
President Crow-Iverson prayed for the residents of Texas affected by the  
flooding.  
3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements  
Councilmember Donelson requested item 4B.G. to be removed from the  
Consent Calendar.  
Consensus of Council agreed to this change on 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:  
4B. First Presentation:  
25-356  
4B.A.  
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 24, 2025  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: 6-24-2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Final  
The Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.  
4B.B. ZONE-25-00 An Ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs  
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pertaining to 7.33 acres located Southwest of Bradley Landing Blvd and  
Legacy Hill Dr from PDZ/AP-O (Planned Development Zone District with  
Airport Overlay) to PK/AP-O (Public Park with Airport Overlay)  
(Quasi-Judicial) (1st Reading only to set the public hearing date for July  
22, 2025)  
Related Files: ZONE-25-0006  
Located in Council District 4  
Presenter:  
Austin Cooper, Senior Planner, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department  
Attachments: Bradley Ridge Filing 5 Park Rezone Staff Report  
Attachment 1 - Project Statement  
Attachment 2 - Land Use Statement  
Attachment 3 - Exhibit A  
Attachment 4 - Exhibit B  
7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)  
Bradley Ridge 5 Park Rezone Ordinance  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-60.pdf  
This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.  
25-309  
4B.C.  
An Ordinance of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado Approving and  
Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of the Standby Bond Purchase  
Agreement Among the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado,  
Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as Tender Agent, and TD Bank,  
n.a., the Fee Agreement Between the City of Colorado Springs,  
Colorado and TD Bank, n.a., and the Official Statement for the Utilities  
System Revenue Bonds Previously Issued by the City to which the  
Agreement Relates; Ratifying Certain Action Heretofore Taken.  
Presenter:  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments: 7.8.25 CC - Liquidity Renewals  
CSU Ordinance Approving Replacement 2010C SBPA,  
4912-7096-0188_2  
2010C SBPA (Colorado Springs) - TD Bank, N.A. (2025)  
4931-5693-8049 v5  
2010C Fee Agreement (TD Bank, N.A.-CSU) (2025) 4929-0233-0689  
v3  
This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.  
25-351  
4B.D.  
An Ordinance of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado Providing for  
the Refunding of Certain Outstanding Utilities System Revenue Bonds of  
the City; Providing for the Issuance and Sale of the City of Colorado  
Springs, Colorado, Utilities System Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series  
[2025c][2026a][2026b] in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed  
$225,000,000, Payable Solely Out of the Net Revenues to be Derived  
from the Operation of the City of Colorado Springs Utilities System;  
Authorizing the Execution by the City of a Paying Agent Agreement,  
Escrow Agreement, a Bond Purchase Agreement, and an Official  
Statement Related Thereto; and Providing Other Matters Relating  
Thereto.  
Presenter:  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments: 7.8.25 CC - 2025C Plan of Finance Update  
CSU 2025C Bond Ordinance, 4915-3511-0710_3  
City of Colorado Springs - 2025C Escrow Agreement,  
4934-9390-7792_2  
City of Colorado Springs - Paying Agent Agreement (2025C),  
4914-4715-2976_2  
This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.  
25-352  
4B.E.  
An Ordinance of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado Providing for  
the Refunding of Certain Outstanding Utilities System Revenue Bonds of  
the City; Providing for the Extension, Betterment, Other Improvement and  
Equipment of the City of Colorado Springs Utilities System; Providing for  
the Issuance and Sale of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado,  
Utilities System Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2025a in an  
Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $700,000,000, and the City  
of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Utilities System Refunding Revenue  
Bonds, Series 2025b in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed  
$55,000,000, Payable Solely out of the Net Revenues to be Derived  
from the Operation of the City of Colorado Springs Utilities System;  
Authorizing the Execution by the City of a Paying Agent Agreement,  
Escrow Agreement, a Bond Purchase Agreement, and an Official  
Statement Related Thereto; and Providing Other Matters Relating  
Thereto.  
Presenter:  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments: 7.8.25 CC - 2025AB Plan of Finance Update  
Colorado Springs Utilities - 2025 - Bond Purchase Agreement  
CSU 2025 AB Bond Ordinance, 4934-0753-9510_6  
CSU 2025AB Official Statement, 4916-5523-8966_5  
City of Colorado Springs - 2025B Escrow Agreement,  
4924-4054-3312_2  
City of Colorado Springs - Paying Agent Agreement (2025AB),  
4902-9305-9664_2  
This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.  
25-293  
4B.F.  
A Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 71-24 and Establishing Fees  
and Charges for the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Cemetery  
Enterprise for 2026  
Presenter:  
Kim King, Assistant Director - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services  
Cheryl Godbout, Cemetery Operations Manager  
Attachments: Exhibit A - 2026 Cemetery Fees and Charges - Proposed  
June 2025 - Cemetery Enterprise Fees and Charges PowerPoint  
Parks-CemetaryFeeIncrease-RES-2025-05-29-Draft.docx  
Signed Resolution No. 86-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-335  
4B.H.  
A Resolution authorizing the use of a Possession and Use Agreement  
and Eminent Domain to acquire public improvement easements and  
temporary construction easements, on real property owned by Vande  
Lay Capital Partners, LLC & BIG CSCO Owner, LLC, for the Academy  
Boulevard Reconstruction - Fountain Boulevard to Milton Proby Parkway  
Project and for the Chelton Road - Multi-Use Path Project using PPRTA  
funds  
Presenter:  
Gayle Sturdivant, PE, PMP, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director  
Kellie Billingsley, Real Estate Services Manager  
Attachments: 01_VLCP & BIG CSCO - Location Map  
02_VLCP & BIG CSCO - Resolution.docx  
03_PIE 53 & PIE 53A Exhibits  
04_TCE 53 & TCE 53A Exhibits  
05_PIE 53B Exhibits A & B  
06_TCE 53B Exhibits A & B  
07_Presentation  
Signed Resolution No. 87-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-365  
4B.I.  
A Resolution Rescinding Resolution 79-25 and Authorizing the Use of a  
Possession and Use Agreement and Eminent Domain to acquire Real  
Property and a Temporary Construction Easement, on Real Property  
owned by PRD Real Estate LLC using PPRTA funds for the Marksheffel  
Road Improvements - Woodmen Road to North Carefree Circle Project  
Presenter:  
Gayle Sturdivant, PE, PMP, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director  
Kellie Billingsley, Real Estate Services Manager  
Attachments: 2_PRD - Resolution_7-1-25  
1_PRD - Location Map  
3_PRD - Exhibit A  
4_PRD - Exhibit B  
5_PRD - Resolution No. 79-25  
6_PRD - Presentation  
Signed Resolution No. 88-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-339  
4B.J.  
A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for the  
Renewal of the CDL Third Party Testing Unit License between the City of  
Colorado Springs and the State of Colorado  
Presenter:  
Danielle Delgado, Human Resources Manager, Human Resources  
Attachments: Resolution - CDL Testing.docx  
City of Colorado Springs CDL IGA (Rev)  
Signed Resolution No. 89-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember  
Henjum, 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  
25-349  
5.A.  
City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees  
Presenter:  
Lynette Crow-Iverson, Council President and Councilmember At-Large  
Attachments: 07082025 Boards Commissions and Committees Appointment- Final  
07082025 LART Appointment Packet  
07082025 Planning Commission Appointment Packet_Final  
President Crow-Iverson presented the City Council Appointments to  
Boards, Commissions, and Committees.  
Councilmember Henjum and Councilmember Bailey expressed  
appreciation for the nominees who wish to serve the City.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Gold,  
that the City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and  
Committees be approved. 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  
6. Mayor's Business  
25-288  
6.A.  
Confirmation of Daphne Burlingame as Per Diem Municipal Court  
Judge.  
Presenter:  
Yemi Mobolade, Mayor of Colorado Springs  
Jamie Fabos, Chief of Staff  
Attachments: Daphne Burlingame Summary.pdf  
Jamie Fabos, Chief of Staff, introduced the Confirmation of Daphne  
Burlingame as Per Diem Municipal Court Judge.  
Councilmember Rainey explained the importance of the role of Municipal  
Court Judge to the community.  
Mayor Yemi gave a description of the per diem judge position, introduced  
Ms. Burlingame, and provided an overview of Ms. Burlingame’s credentials  
for this position.  
Mayor Yemi administered the Oath of Office.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Gold,  
that the Confirmation of Daphne Burlingame as Per Diem Municipal Court  
Judge be approved. 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  
7. Items Called Off Consent Calendar  
4B.G. 25-315  
A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs amending the 2025  
Operating Plan for the MW Retail Business Improvement District.  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department  
Attachments:  
Exhibit_A_MWRetail_BID_2025_Amended_Operating_Plan  
2025 Amended Operating Plan and Budget - MW Retail BID (Redlines  
Updated 5-27-25)(10014362.2)  
Resolution_167-22_2023_Operating_Plan_&_Budget  
MWRetail_BID_Service_Plan_Amendment_Resolution  
Exhibit_B_2025_Updated_Financial_Plan  
Exhibit_E_2023_Operating_Plan_Public_Improvements_&_Financial_  
Plan  
2025_Current_MWRetail_Operating_Plan_&_Budget  
Executive Summary - MW Retail Amended 2025 Operating Plan and  
Budget(10032560.3)  
Staff_MWRetail_BID_Amendment_Presentation  
Reimbursement Resolution of MWRBID - Reimb Req No. 1  
Reimbursement Resolution of MWRBID - Reimb Req No. 2  
B.2 MW Retail BID Financial Plan 05.16.25  
MWRetail_BID_Questions&Answers_Councilor_Concerns_Email  
Schedio Group_Engineer's Report and Verification of Costs No.  
3_MW Retail BID  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the bonds paid for by the Public  
Improvement Fees (PIF) only go toward public improvements. Ms. Stocker  
confirmed they did.  
Councilmember Donelson stated he will be asking for a postponement to  
allow Council more time to review the answers to the questions he had.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how much more in public improvements  
will be needed. Ms. Stocker stated to her knowledge, it is already almost  
fully built out. Brendon Desmond, Spencer Fane, representing the  
applicant, stated there will be a third certification for a total of  
$5,609,177.45 for public improvements.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if $4.1 million has already been  
requested and there will be another $1.5 million requested. Mr. Desmond  
confirmed it has.  
Councilmember Gold asked if a postponement will negatively affect the  
applicant. Mr. Desmond stated it could affect the best interest rate for the  
buyers.  
Councilmember Donelson stated he also has a question regarding  
developer advances.  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember Gold,  
that the Resolution amending the MW Retail Business Improvement  
District 2025 Operating Plan be postponed to the July 22, 2025 City  
Council. The motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., and Williams  
3 - Bailey, Henjum, and Risley  
Aye:  
No:  
8. Utilities Business  
There was no Utilities Business.  
9. Unfinished Business  
25-304  
9.A.  
Ordinance No. 25-59 Amending Section 108 (Special Fund Created) Of  
Article 13 (Retail Marijuana Sales Tax) Of Chapter 2 (Business  
Licensing, Liquor Regulation And Taxation) Of The Code Of The City Of  
Colorado Springs 2001, As Amended, Pertaining To Expenditures Of  
The Special Fund  
Presenter:  
Michael Montgomery, Deputy City Council Administrator  
Lynette Crow-Iverson, Council President  
Attachments: SalesTax-SpecialFundsMarijuana-ORD-2025-05-29-clean  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-59.pdf  
Michael Montgomery, Deputy City Council Administrator, presented the  
Ordinance amending the City Code pertaining to retail marijuana and  
expenditures of the Special Fund. He provided an overview of the  
proposed Ordinance.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if this proposed Ordinance allows City  
Council to do anything that they are already authorized to do. Ben Bolinger,  
Legislative Counsel, City Attorney’s Office, stated fundamentally, that is  
correct because City Council can continue to make budget  
recommendations to the Mayor. Mr. Montgomery stated it also puts in the  
framework for services that the City does not already provide such as post  
traumatic stress disorder treatment programs for veterans.  
Citizen Hannah Parsons, Jen Furda, Joe Campana, Beth Roalstad, spoke  
in support of the proposed Ordinance and the need for additional public  
safety in the downtown corridor.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if the Retail Marijuana Sales Tax revenue  
will go toward the Downtown Partnership Clean and Safe Program. Jamie  
Fabos, Chief of Staff, stated they have been supporting public safety in the  
downtown area for the past seven years and will continue working with and  
supporting the Downtown Partnership.  
Councilmember Donelson clarified that this Ordinance is not allocating  
particular funding to programs, it is allowing City Council to review and  
make recommendation for how the revenue will be used. He stated the  
laws of the City need to be enforced to a greater extent to address some of  
the public safety issues in the downtown area.  
Councilmember Bailey stated the proposed Ordinance simply gives City  
Council a little bit more influence in how the process works.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember  
Risley, that the Ordinance amending the City Code pertaining to retail  
marijuana and expenditures of the Special Fund be finally passed. The  
motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and Williams  
3 - Donelson, Gold, and Henjum  
Aye:  
No:  
10. New Business  
25-216  
10.A.  
An Ordinance amending section 409 (Appoint Hearing Officers) of Part  
4 (Powers and Duties of the City Attorney) of Article 2 (Officers of the  
City) of Chapter 1 (Administration, Personnel, and Finance) of the Code  
of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to  
appointment of Hearing Officers  
Presenter:  
Rebecca Greenberg, Senior Attorney, City Attorney’s Office  
Kevin Bruce, Operations Manager and Chief Safety Officer, Public  
Works Department  
Attachments: Ch1-PowerCityAttorneyHearingOfficers-ORD_2025-04-07  
AR 2025-03.pdf  
25-216 Powerpoint Presentation - Authority to Appoint Hearing  
Officers  
Rebecca Greenberg, Senior Attorney, City Attorney’s Office, presented the  
Ordinance amending City Code pertaining to appointment of Hearing  
Officers.  
There were no comments on this item.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember  
Bailey, that this Ordinance amending Section 409 (Appoint Hearing  
Officers) of Part 4 (Powers and Duties of the City Attorney) of Article 2  
(Officers of the City) of Chapter 1 (Administration, Personnel, and  
Finance) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended,  
pertaining to appointment of Hearing Officers 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  
25-270  
10.B.  
A Resolution Finding a Public Purpose in the Leasing of the City  
Auditorium to AVA Presents, LLC  
Presenter:  
Ryan Trujillo, Deputy Chief of Staff  
Henry Martin, Director of Facilities  
Kim King, Assistant Director - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services  
Attachments: Parks-CityAudLease-RES-2025-06-10-Draftv2 - final edit  
Signed Resolution No. 90-25.pdf  
Ryan Trujillo, Deputy Chief of Staff, introduced the Resolution finding a  
public purpose in the leasing of the City Auditorium to AVA Presents, LLC.  
Councilmember Risley requested the total lease amount including the  
escalators in rent.  
Jesse Morreale, AVA Presents, representing the vendor, stated the initial  
lease term is $856,194 with three percent escalator cap and Cost of Living  
Index built in.  
Councilmember Risley asked if the use of the space could be restricted  
from certain types of activities or groups. Mr. Trujillo stated there are  
applicable laws concerning First Amendment rights, but the City will have  
input into the upcoming shows/events.  
Councilmember Rainey expressed appreciation of the project.  
Motion by Councilmember Rainey Jr., seconded by Councilmember Gold,  
that the Resolution finding a public purpose in the leasing of the City  
Auditorium to AVA Presents, LLC 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  
11. Public Hearing  
11.A. APPL-25-00 An appeal of the City Planning Commission decision to deny the appeal  
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approving a development plan consisting of 6.94 acres located at the  
northeast corner of N Carefree Circle and Peterson Road.  
(Quasi-Judicial)  
Related Files: APPL-25-0004 (Council), APPL-25-0003 (CPC),  
DEPN-24-0133  
Located in Council District 6  
Presenter:  
Austin Cooper, Senior Planner, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department  
Attachments: Flats at Sand Creek DP Appeal Staff Report  
Attachment 1 - Appeal of CPC Decision  
Attachment 2 - Development Plan  
Attachment 3 - CPC Appeal Letter  
Attachment 4 - Public Comments  
Attachment 5 - Public Comment Response  
Attachment 6 - Traffic Impact Study  
Attachment 7 CPC Appeal Comments  
Attachment 8 Flats at Sand Creek Petition 06-20-2025  
Attachment 9 CPC_Minutes_4.9.25 Final  
Austin Cooper, Senior Planner, Planning Department, presented the  
appeal of the City Planning Commission decision to deny the appeal  
approving a development plan consisting of 6.94 acres located at the  
northeast corner of N Carefree Circle and Peterson Road. He provided an  
overview of the vicinity map, applications, project summary, site plan,  
timeline of review, stakeholder involvement, agency review  
Councilmember Bailey highlighted how much extensive review by experts  
goes into the review of Development Plans.  
Councilmember Rainey asked if anything stood out in the six review cycles.  
Mr. Cooper provided an overview of the multiple submittals based on the  
feedback of different agencies and the neighborhood residents.  
Councilmember Donelson requested additional information on the history  
of the zoning of the site. Mr. Cooper stated it was originally zoned for a  
church to be built, and in 2021 it was rezoned to R-5 Multi-Family High  
which allows for multi-family development and use.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the development plan from the previous  
owner was for townhomes. Mr. Cooper stated they did receive an  
application for townhomes to be built, but a Building Permit was never  
obtained.  
Councilmember Gold asked how many postcard responses were received  
from neighbors directly within 1,000 feet of the site. Mr. Cooper stated that  
it is difficult to determine because word gets out in many different ways.  
Councilmember Rainey asked how the parking plan was amended. Mr.  
Cooper stated the neighbors to the north requested parallel parking  
spaces to reduce the light going into their homes.  
Councilmember Bailey asked if a parking variance had to be issued to  
accommodate the new parking design. Mr. Cooper stated an allowable five  
percent reduction was granted due to the bike lane on Pony Tracks Drive,  
but they are in compliance with the number of parking spaces provided.  
Jeremy Hoffman, representing the appellant, identified the inevitable  
increase in traffic, the rise in noise pollution, potential decrease in property  
values, and irreversible loss of the mountain views from the Springs Ranch  
community.  
Michelle Bork, representing the appellant, went over the impacts/violations  
of the safety/well-being of current/future neighborhood residents, project  
development details, building height, lack of parking, water restrictions,  
light pollution, lack of public transportation, dangerous intersection  
crossings, traffic impact, increased crime, and area businesses being  
already at capacity.  
Andrea Barlow, NES, representing the applicant, introduced Ben Taylor,  
Vice President and Partner, Lincoln Avenue Communities, who identified  
the background of their organization, other projects by Lincoln Avenue  
Communities, affordability, and individual property rights.  
Councilmember Henjum asked what was changed based on neighborhood  
feedback. Mr. Taylor stated the parking configurations have been changed  
to reduce the light from vehicles parking.  
Ms. Barlow provided an overview of the site location, surrounding zoning,  
site history, approved Concept Plan, request, Development Plan, and  
elevations. She identified the neighborhood coordination, neighborhood  
compatibility, parking, traffic, compliance with PlanCOS, and Development  
Plan review criteria.  
Councilmember Henjum asked what sidewalks will be added with this  
development. Ms. Barlow stated they will be installing sidewalks along  
Pony Tracks Drive and all boundaries of the development.  
Councilmember Leinweber stated he does not agree that multi-family  
developments mean there will be more crime. Ms. Barlow stated every  
resident will require a full background check and certain income levels  
before they can move in. She stated the residents will potentially be  
teachers, firefighters, and military personnel and there will be onsite  
security.  
Councilmember Rainey asked when the traffic study was conducted. Todd  
Frisbie, Traffic Engineer, stated if the timing of traffic study does not occur  
during the school year, they reviewed the counts and the adjustments which  
were made, and they are comfortable with the base counts provided in the  
traffic study.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked about the school crossing. Mr. Frisbie  
stated they have added school flashers, limiting the speed limit to twenty  
miles per hour during the school year. He stated they could also put in  
protected left-turn phasing and conditional left turns through the traffic  
signals and the pedestrian call buttons.  
Councilmember Donelson requested additional information regarding  
traffic collisions at the intersection. Mr. Frisbie stated they look for crash  
patterns outside the norm so they can address and improve pedestrian  
safety at those intersections. Gayle Sturdivant, Deputy Public Works  
Director/City Engineer, stated the traffic impact study showed the range to  
be between A and C which is operational for this intersection.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the tenants would be restricted to a  
certain number of vehicles parking at the apartments. Mr. Taylor stated if  
there were parking constraints, they would implement a lease addendum  
which restricts the number of cars and visitor parking depending on the  
number of residents in the households with the maximum being three  
vehicles.  
Councilmember Bailey asked if their management tool allows them to  
develop parking restrictions if needed. Mr. Taylor confirmed they could.  
Councilmember Rainey asked how overflow and visitor parking is  
managed. Mr. Taylor stated it will be based on City Code requirements.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if overflow parking will go onto Pony  
Tracks Drive. Mr. Taylor stated parking is allowed on Pony Tracks Drive,  
but all their parking provided to meet City Code is on their site.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how much of the parking space is for  
small vehicles. Mr. Taylor stated there are 82 stalls, which is approximately  
one-third of the parking stalls.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how many of the residents will be single  
moms. Mr. Taylor stated approximately fifty percent. Councilmember  
Donelson asked how they would address boyfriends of these single moms.  
Mr. Taylor stated they will be enforcing any parking issues through  
monitoring, cameras, and unit inspections.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked who will be managing the property. Mr.  
Taylor stated they will be hiring Seldon Management so there will be four  
individuals onsite.  
Citizens Jill Gabler, Executive Director of Pikes Peak Housing Network  
and Evelyn Galane-Phillips, Community Facility Planning Manager, School  
District 49, spoke in opposition to the appeal.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if School District 49 is the largest school  
district in the City. Ms. Galane-Phillips confirmed it is.  
Citizens Nancy Stoltenberg, Carol Clark, Craig Clark, Nick Szabo,  
Shawnee Lovato, Steve Lovato, Mia Hoffman, McKayla Stoltenberg, Jared  
Massey, Aaron Schick, Tim Bayless, Don Anderson, Caris Johnson,  
Ashlee Whitlock, and Eric Kennedy spoke in support of the appeal.  
Councilmember Gold stated her mother was a single mom who was the  
first Korean woman to reach the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 5 in the  
United States Army and raised the first elected person in their family and  
she herself is a single mother with a well-adjusted child who will do great  
things in the world.  
Ms. Barlow said they are not planning to rezone the property, an alternate  
use is not being proposed and is not part of the Development Plan review  
criteria, the R-5 zone allows 25 units per acre and a 50-foot building height,  
they are only proposing 20.7 units per acre and 38 foot building height, this  
development does not even require a traffic study, but they conducted one  
anyway, the safety concerns regarding intersections are preexisting, but  
they are improving the conditions by adding traffic signals, and the new  
traffic study was done in April 2025 while the schools were in session with  
no findings which warrant traffic improvements from this development.  
Councilmember Donelson asked what the size of the property is. Mr.  
Cooper stated it is 6.947 acres.  
Councilmember Rainey asked if the applicant considered going to a  
two-story building. Mr. Taylor stated the zoning allows the building height to  
go to fifty feet and based on a multitude of reasons and the topography of  
the site; it appears to be a two-story building at the entry of the site.  
Councilmember Rainey asked how big the buffer would be. Mr. Taylor  
stated it would be 94 feet.  
Councilmember Donelson stated he agrees with the appeal that the project  
with six large three-story buildings is not compatible and harmonious with  
the surrounding area of single-family homes and town homes, and he  
shares the concerns about the collisions of the two intersections of  
Peterson Road and Pony Tracks Drive so he will be in support of the  
appeal.  
Councilmember Bailey stated these types of applications do come with  
fear and concern of what will change, but the issues which were presented  
today already exist, they are not the applicant’s responsibility, the approval  
of the Development Plan by the City was done appropriately and he will be  
voting to deny the appeal.  
Councilmember Rainey stated the applicant followed the process and  
made accommodations and asked if there were any concerns regarding  
stormwater. Mr. Taylor stated there is not because it was designed per the  
requirements of the Stormwater Enterprise, they have onsite detention and  
will be released at historic flows back into the stormwater system.  
Councilmember Rainey stated he does not believe this project would be  
harmonious and compatible with the area so he will be supporting the  
appeal.  
Councilmember Henjum stated she understands the concerns that the  
neighbors have brought forward, this project meets all the review criteria,  
and she believes it is harmonious and compatible with the area so she will  
be voting to deny the appeal.  
Councilmember Donelson stated the citizens are not afraid of change, they  
just want the project to be harmonious and compatible, and City Council  
should use their judgement when voting today.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Bailey,  
to affirm the decision of the Planning Commission and deny the appeal.  
The motion passed by a vote of 7-2-0-0  
7 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Risley, and Williams  
2 - Donelson, and Rainey Jr.  
Aye:  
No:  
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 Charles Barber spoke about conscientiousness and magnetism.  
Citizen Don Briggs, Homeless Union, spoke about the expense to the City  
by issuing tickets to people experiencing homelessness due to sleeping on  
public property.  
Citizens Anthony Cooper and Reese Jenkins, Homeless Union, spoke  
about the need for affordable housing in the City.  
Citizen Julie Hsieh spoke about her dog, Lumi, who died from an attack  
from another dog in the care of a trusted animal trainer.  
Citizen Anthony Andreo introduced and spoke about the benefits of his  
organization, Aspen Behavioral Healthcare.  
Citizen Steve Lightfoot stated Stephen King shot and killed John Lennon.  
Citizen Lee Brooks spoke about the beauty of Colorado Springs and the  
issues in the downtown area with some of the people experiencing  
homelessness.  
Citizen Lawrence Clark spoke about City Council not understanding the  
issues facing regular people.  
Citizen Joe Pelka spoke about the closing of the Rockrimmon Library  
branch, the need for quality of life, the need for reopening the Rockrimmon  
Library, and a candidate on the Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) Board  
of Trustees who represents the citizens of the community.  
Citizen Karla Powers spoke about the need for someone with a strong  
financial and business background on the PPLD Board of Trustees.  
Citizen Diane Bridges, Historic Neighborhood Partnership (HNP),  
provided recommendations for the recent changes to the Citizen Comment  
process.  
14. Executive Session  
There was no Executive Session.  
15. Adjourn  
There being no further business to come before City Council, Council  
adjourned at 3:47 PM.  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk