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Council Work Session

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Monday, October 13, 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.

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Present

Councilmember Tom Bailey, President Lynette Crow-Iverson,

Councilmember Dave Donelson, Councilmember Kimberly Gold,

Councilmember Nancy Henjum, Councilmember Brandy Williams,

Councilmember David Leinweber, Councilmember Roland Rainey Jr., and

President Pro Tem Brian Risley

Councilmember Williams attended the meeting virtually.

2. Changes to Agenda

There were no Changes to Agenda.

3. Regular Meeting Comments

There were no Regular Meeting Comments.

4. Review of Previous Meeting Minutes

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4.A.

City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes September 22, 2025

Presenter:

Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk

Attachments: 9-22-25 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes Final

The minutes of the September 22, 2025 Work Session were approved by

Consensus of City Council.

5. Presentations for General Information

6. Staff and Appointee Reports

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6.A.

Agenda Planner Review

Presenter:

Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk

Attachments: Agenda Planner Review 10-13-25

There were no comments on this item.

7. Items for Introduction

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7.A.

A Resolution Approving the 2026 Budget for Pikes Peak Regional

Building Department

Presenter:

Roger Lovell, Building Official, Pikes Peak Regional Building

Department

Lauren Burrus, Director of Finance, Pikes Peak Regional Building

Department

Attachments: 2026 PPRBD Budget Resolution-10-13-25

2026 Budget 2.1

2026 Budget Presentation - COS

Roger Lovell, Building Official, Pikes Peak Regional Building Department

(PPRBD) presented the Resolution approving the 2026 budget for the

PPRBD and provided an overview of 2025, accomplishments, strategic

goals, twenty-year permit/ inspection trend, and 2026 budget highlights. He

identified the summary of revenue/expenditures, revenue trend, and

expenses.

Councilmember Donelson asked if the average valuation of single-family

homes is thirty-six percent higher than in 2023. Mr. Lovell confirmed it is.

Councilmember Leinweber asked if the supply chain issues and costs are

still high. Mr. Lovell confirmed that material costs have remained high and

tariff uncertainties may add to those costs.

Councilmember Henjum asked if personnel staffing has contributed to the

budget decrease. Mr. Lovell stated they have been able to stay low in that

category by monitoring workloads and not filling some vacant positions.

Councilmember Rainey asked what cause the spike in revenue in June

2022. Mr. Lovell stated it could be related to a large project such as a

hailstorm or the Amazon distribution warehouse.

Councilmember Leinweber asked if they track speed to market efficiency.

Mr. Lovell confirmed they monitor the turnaround time for plans.

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7.B.

A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs approving an Amended

Service Plan for the Peak Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 2, and 3.

Related Files: N/A

Council District #4

Presenter:

Drew Foxx, Planner II, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: Peak MD 1-3_Resolution

Exhibit 1_Proposed Amendment_Peak MD 1 - 3

Project Statement

Current Service Plan_Peak MD 1-3

Redline_Peak MD 1-3

Staff Presentation_Peak Metro District Nos. 1-7_Regular

Meeting_10-28-25

Staff Presentation_Peak Metro District Nos. 1-7_Work

Session_10-13-25

Drew Foxx, Planner II, City Planning Department, presented the

Resolutions approving an amended service plan for the Peak Metropolitan

District Nos. 1 through 7. He provided an overview of the proposed

amendments, district location, project area, and next steps.

Councilmember Donelson asked if the Peak Innovation Park supports

these proposed amendments. Mr. Foxx confirmed they do.

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7.C.

A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs approving an Amended

Service Plan for the Peak Metropolitan District Nos. 4, 5, 6, and 7.

Related Files: N/A

Council District #4

Presenter:

Drew Foxx, Planner II, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: Peak MD 4-7_Resolution

Exhibit 1_Proposed Amendment_Peak MD 4-7

Project Statement

Current Service Plan_Peak MD 4 -7

Redline_Peak MD 4-7

Staff Presentation_Peak Metro District Nos. 1-7_Regular

Meeting_10-28-25

Staff Presentation_Peak Metro District Nos. 1-7_Work

Session_10-13-25

Please see comments in Agenda item 7.B.

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7.D.

A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs approving an amended

service plan of the Hancock Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2 generally

located west of the future intersection of Chelton Road and Hancock

Expressway.

Related items: Hancock Metropolitan District Nos 1 and 2 Property

Inclusion

Council District #4

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: Hancock_MD_ServicePlan_Amendment_Resolution

CPC PUP 22-00037_Existing_District_Concept_Plan

Exhibit_1_First Amendment to Amended Consolidated Service Plan

Hancock_MD_1&2_Vicinity_Map

Petitioner_Hancock_MD_Cover_Memo

Redline Amendents To Amended Consolidated Service Plan,

2025-09-19

Resolution 97-23_Hancock_MD_ServicePlan

Unsigned_Petition_for_Inclusion_Hancock_MD_1&2

Hancock_MD_CC_Presentation_20251028

Hancock_MD_WS_Presentation_20251013

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, Planning Department, presented the

Resolution approving amended service plan of the Hancock Metropolitan

District Nos. 1 and 2. She provided an overview of the request, location,

district policies, amendment details, proposed inclusion, and next steps.

Councilmember Rainey asked if the proposed amendments are

compatible with the intent of the Service Plan as identified in the letter from

the WBA Local Government Law Firm. Ms. Stocker confirmed they were.

Councilmember Leinweber asked if the diagonal at the Hancock

Expressway will be abandoned. Ms. Stocker stated it is her understanding

that it will be vacated and connected to meet Chelton Road.

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7.E.

A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs allowing the inclusion of

certain property into the boundary of the Hancock Metropolitan District

Nos. 1 and 2.

Related items: Hancock Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2 Service Plan

Amendment

Council District #4

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: Hancock_2025_Inclusion_Resolution

Exhibit_A_Petition_for_Inclusion

DEPN-25-0018_Approved_Plan_Inclusion_Parcel

Developer_Memo_Hancock_MD_Inclusion

Hancock_MD_Inclusion_Property_Legal_Description

Hancock_MD_Vicinity Map

Petitioner_Memo_Hancock_MD_Inclusion

Resolution 97-23_Hancock_MD_ServicePlan

Affidavit of Publication, Notice of Hearing on Inclusion

Hancock_MD_CC_Presentation_20251028

Please see comments in Agenda item 7.D.

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7.F.

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, Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department

Attachments: Resolution DRE Fee Schedule_8.2025

2026 Proposed DRE Fee Schedule_Comparison_9.18.2025

Exhibit A - DRE Fee Schedule 2026

Signed Resolution No. 183-24

DREAC Mtg. Minutes _ 8.28.2025 _ draft

CC Presentation_Staff_DRE_10282025

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, and

establishment of fees/charges.

Councilmember Henjum asked why the hillside and sign programs are

identified for increases in fees and charges. Mr. Sexton stated it is due to

both of those permitting type programs requiring inspections.

President Crow-Iverson asked if the reserve drawn down for staff salaries.

Mr. Sexton stated they will go toward supporting fire construction services.

Councilmember Donelson asked if the City does not charge more in fees

than what the cost is to provide services. Mr. Sexton confirmed that is

correct with the inclusion of adding a portion to the reserve fund for special

circumstances/costs such as vehicle repair.

Councilmember asked what the total budget is for DRE. Mr. Sexton stated

it is $1.5 million and with the reserve fund it is $3 million. Kevin Walker,

Director, Planning Department, stated the reserve fund has been dropping

precipitously over the past few years compared to what it was in the past

and they are reviewing it to determine the right number for the reserve fund.

Councilmember Henjum and President Crow-Iverson requested a more

detailed analysis of the reserve fund and what it has previously been spent

on. Mr. Sexton agreed to provide that information.

Items 7G through 7X 2026 Business Improvement District Budget Presentation

Estimated Time: 45 minutes

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7.G.

A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the

Barnes & Powers North Business Improvement District.

Related Files: N/A

Council District #6

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: 2026_Barnes_North_Unsigned_Resolution

2026 Operating Plan - Barnes _ Powers North BID

2025_Barnes&Powers_North_BID_Operating Plan

BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - Barnes & Powers North

2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_WS_Pres_V1

2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1

Allison Stocker, Planner II, Planning and Neighborhood Services,

presented the proposed 2026 budget for the Colorado Springs Downtown

Development Authority (DDA) and the proposed 2026 operating plans and

budgets for the eighteen Business Improvement Districts (BID).She

explained the annual budget and mill levy approval by City Council is

required for the DDA and annual budget and operating plan approvals by

City Council are required for BIDs. Ms. Stocker identified the list of BIDs,

mostly developed districts, planned debt issuances, proposed mill levy

changes, Public Improvement Fees (PIFs), boundary changes, 5.25

percent property tax waiver, BID websites, and next steps.

Councilmember Henjum requested additional information on the MW Retail

District. Ms. Stocker provided a brief overview of the district location,

previously approved amendments, and PIF.

Councilmember Henjum asked if these districts have the authority to

choose to waive the tax limits. Ms. Stocker confirmed they could. Kevin

Walker, Director, Planning Department, stated the district board members

cannot do it on their own, they need to take it to a vote of the electors which

is under State statutes.

Councilmember Donelson requested the spreadsheet be sent to City

Council. Ms. Stocker stated she would provide that information.

Councilmember Henjum asked if there were any districts with privately

placed debt that would be refinanced. Ms. Stocker stated any plans for

refinancing should be included in their Operation Plans.

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7.H.

A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the

Barnes & Powers South Business Improvement District.

Related Files: N/A

Council District #6

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: 2026_Barnes_South_Unsigned_Resolution

2026 Operating Plan - Barnes & Powers South BID

2025_Barnes&Powers_South_BID_Operating Plan

BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - Barnes & Powers South BID

2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_WS_Pres_V1

2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1

Please see comments in Agenda item 7.G.

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7.I.

A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the

Briargate Center Business Improvement District.

Related Files: N/A

Council District #2

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: 2026_Briargate_Center_Unsigned_Resolution

2026 Operating Plan and Budget - Briargate Business Center

2025_Briargate_Center_BID_Operating Plan

BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - Briargate Business BID

2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_WS_Pres_V1

2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1

Please see comments in Agenda item 7.G.

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7.J.

A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the

Catalyst Campus Business Improvement District.

Related Files: N/A

Council District #3

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: 2026_Catalyst_Campus_Unsigned_Resolution

2026 Operating Plan and Budget - Catalyst Campus

2025_Catalyst_Campus_Operating Plan

BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - Catalyst Campus BID

2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_WS_Pres_V1

2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1

Please see comments in Agenda item 7.G.

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7.K.

A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the

Creekwalk Marketplace Business Improvement District.

Related Files: N/A

Council District #3

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: 2026_Creekwalk_Unsigned_Resolution

2026 Operating Plan - Creekwalk Marketplace BID

2025_CreekwalkMarketplace_BID_Operating Plan

BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - Creekwalk BID

Please see comments in Agenda item 7.G.

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7.L.

A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the

First and Main Business Improvement District.

Related Files: N/A

Council District #6

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: 2026_1st&Main_Unsigned_Resolution

2026 Operating Plan - First & Main BID

2025_First&Main_BID_V3_OperatingPlan

BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - First & Main v2

2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_WS_Pres_V1

2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1

Please see comments in Agenda item 7.G.

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7.M.

A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the

First and Main Business Improvement District No. 2.

Related Files: N/A

Council District #6

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: 2026_1st&Main2_Unsigned_Resolution

2026 Operating Plan - First & Main BID No. 2

2025_First&Main_BID_No. 2_V3_OperatingPlan

BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - First & Main BID No. 2

2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1

Please see comments in Agenda item 7.G.

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7.N.

A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the

First and Main North Business Improvement District.

Related Files: N/A

Council District #6

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: 2026_1st&MainNorth_Unsigned_Resolution

2026 Operating Plan - First & Main North BID(10405723.1)

2025_First&Main_North_BID_Operating Plan

BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - First & Main North BID

2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1

Please see comments in Agenda item 7.G.

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7.O.

A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the

Gold Hill North Business Improvement District.

Related Files: N/A

Council District #3

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: 2026_GoldHillNorth_Unsigned_Resolution

2026 Operating Plan - Gold Hill North BID

2025_GoldHill_North_BID_OperatingPlan

BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - Gold Hill North BID

2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1

Please see comments in Agenda item 7.G.

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7.P.

A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the

Greater Downtown Colorado Springs Business Improvement District.

Related Files: N/A

Council District #3

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: 2026_Greater_Downtown_Unsigned_Resolution

2026 Operating Plan and Budget - Greater Downtown

2025_Greater Downtown_Operating Plan

BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - Greater Downtown

2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1

Please see comments in Agenda item 7.G.

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7.Q.

7.R.

7.S.

A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the

GSF Business Improvement District.

Related Files: N/A

Council District #3

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: 2026_GSFDistrict_Unsigned_Resolution

2026 Operating Plan - GSF BID(10400188.1)

2025_GSF_BID_Operating Plan

BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - GSF BID

2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1

Please see comments in Agenda item 7.G.

25-497

A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the

Interquest North Business Improvement District.

Related Files: N/A

Council District #2

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: 2026_Interquest_North_Unsigned_Resolution

2026 Operating Plan and Budget - Interquest North BID(10394380.1)

2025_Interquest_North_BID_Operating Plan

BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - Interquest North BID

2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1

Please see comments in Agenda item 7.G.

25-498

A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the

Interquest South Business Improvement District

Related Files: N/A

Council District #2

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: 2026_Interquest_South_Unsigned_Resolution

2026 Operating Plan - Interquest South BID

2025_Interquest_South_BID_Operating Plan

BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - Interquest South BID

2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1

Please see comments in Agenda item 7.G.

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7.T.

A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the

Interquest Town Center Business Improvement District.

Related Files: N/A

Council District #2

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: 2026_InterquestTownCenter_Unsigned_Resolution

2026 Operating Plan - Interquest Town Center (Updated)(10452310.1)

2025_InterquestTownCenter_BID_Opertaing Plan

BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - Interquest Town Center

BID(10452308.1)

2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1

Please see comments in Agenda item 7.G.

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7.U.

A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the

MW Retail Business Improvement District.

Related Files: N/A

Council District #6

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: 2026_MWRetail_Unsigned_Resolution

2026 Operating Plan and Budget - MW Retail BID

2025_MWRetail_OperatingPlan

BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - MW Retail BID

2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1

Please see comments in Agenda item 7.G.

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7.V.

A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the

Park Union Business Improvement District.

Related Files: N/A

Council District #3

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: 2026_ParkUnion_Unsigned_Resolution

2026 Operating Plan - Park Union

2025_ParkUnion_BID_Operating Plan

BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - Park Union BID

2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1

Please see comments in Agenda item 7.G.

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7.W.

A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the

Powers & Woodmen Commercial Business Improvement District.

Related Files: N/A

Council District #6

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: 2026_PowersWoodmen_Unsigned_Resolution

2026 Operating Plan and Budget - Powers and Woodmen Commercial

BID

2025_ Powers&Woodmen_Commercial_BID_Operating Plan

BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - Powers & Woodmen BID

2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1

Please see comments in Agenda item 7.G.

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7.X.

A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the

TrueNorth Commons Business Improvement District.

Related Files: N/A

Council District #2

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department

Attachments: 2026_TrueNorthCommons_Unsigned_Resolution

2026 Operating Plan and Budget - TrueNorth Commons BID

2025_TrueNorth_OperatingPlan

BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - TrueNorth Commons BID

2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1

Please see comments in Agenda item 7.G.

8. Items Under Study

There were no Items Under Study.

9. Councilmember Reports and Open Discussion

Councilmember Leinweber stated he attended the Colorado Outdoor

Leadership Summit in Estes Park and requested City Council recognize

the release of twenty hostages.

Councilmember Donelson recognized the new Colorado Springs Police

Department (CSPD) Officers who were sworn in last week. He stated he

and Councilmember Henjum attended the ribbon cutting ceremony at

Bentley Commons where Councilmember Gold spoke, and the

presentation by UCHealth at their hospital which shined a light on the

struggles of being reimbursed.

Councilmember Henjum stated the City needs to look more strategically at

how they use tax dollars to support tourism and outdoor recreation.

Councilmember Rainey stated he and Councilmember Donelson attended

the CSPD Academy Graduation ceremony and expressed appreciation for

their service and sacrifice protecting the City. He stated he attended the

Fostering Hope event and recognized the services they provide to the

youth. Councilmember Rainey stated he also participated in filling and

fixing potholes around the City and there will be a Colorado Springs Fire

Department graduation coming up.

Councilmember Gold thanked her colleagues and COSILoveYou for their

efforts and support of affordable housing, she stated Pikes Peak Bulletin

has been acquired by Juaquin Mobley, she and Councilmember Leinweber

attended the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) breakfast, and

identified today is Indigenous Peoples Day, October 15, 2025 marks the

end of Hispanic Heritage Month, October is Domestic Violence Awareness

Month, and Filipino American History Month.

10. Executive Session

10A. Open

There was no Open Executive Session.

10B. Closed

25-560

10B.A.

In accord with City Charter art. III, § 3-60(d) and its incorporated

Colorado Open

Meetings Act, C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(a), (b) and (e) the City Council, in

Open Session, is to determine whether it will hold a Closed Executive

Session. The issues to be discussed involve instruction to negotiators

and consultation with the City Attorney for the purpose of receiving legal

advice regarding (i) the sale of real property within Peak Innovation Park,

(ii) an Intergovernmental Agreement for facilities acquisition and

payment related to Peak Innovation Park, (iii) an Intergovernmental

Agreement for facilities acquisition and payment related to Peak

Innovation Park, (iv) an economic development and incentive agreement,

and (v) legal advice regarding criminal penalties associated with public

camping.

The President of Council shall poll the City Councilmembers, and, upon

consent of two-thirds of the members present, may conduct a Closed

Executive Session. In the event any City Councilmember is participating

electronically or telephonically in the Closed Executive Session, each

City Councilmember participating in the Closed Executive Session shall

affirmatively state for the record that no other member of the public not

authorized to participate in the Closed Executive Session is present or

able to hear the matters discussed as part of the Closed Executive

Session. If consent to the Closed Executive Session is not given, the

item may be discussed in Open Session or withdrawn from

consideration

Presenter:

Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney

Attachments: 25-560 Closed Session Memo (SEB edit 10.7.25)

Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney, City Attorney’s Office, stated that the

piece of this Closed Executive Session regarding receiving legal advice

has been withdrawn and that in accord with City Charter art. III, § 3-60(d)

and its incorporated Colorado Open Meetings Act, C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)

(b) and (e), the City Council, in Open Session, is to determine whether it

will hold a Closed Executive Session. The issues to be discussed involve

instruction to negotiators and consultation with the City Attorney for the

purpose of receiving legal advice regarding (i) the sale of real property

within Peak Innovation Park, (ii) an Intergovernmental Agreement for

facilities acquisition and payment related to Peak Innovation Park, (iii) an

Intergovernmental Agreement for facilities acquisition and payment related

to Peak Innovation Park, (iv) an economic development and incentive

agreement, and (v) legal advice regarding criminal penalties associated

with public camping.

President Crow-Iverson polled City Council regarding the desire to

proceed with an electronic Closed Executive Session. At least two-thirds of

City Council agreed to proceed in a Closed Executive Session.

11. Adjourn

Upon completion of the Closed Executive Session, there being no further

business to come before City Council, Council adjourned at 11:50 AM.

Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk