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Tuesday, May 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 9:02 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  
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance  
The Invocation was made by Reverend Amy Strader from the First United  
Methodist Church.  
President Crow-Iverson led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements  
Councilmember Donelson requested items 4B.F. through 4B.J. to be  
removed from the Consent Calendar.  
Consensus of Council agreed to these changes 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:  
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4B.A.  
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 22, 2025  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: 4-22-2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Final  
The Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.  
25-208  
4B.B.  
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  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-151  
4B.C.  
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Colorado Springs,  
Colorado, Approving the Issuance of Limited Tax General Obligation  
Bonds by First and Main Business Improvement District No. 2 in an  
Amount not to Exceed $1,484,000.  
Presenter:  
Allison, Senior Planner, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department  
Attachments: BondIssuanceFirstMain-RES-2025-03-07  
2025 Bond Resolution - First and Main BID 2  
2025 First and Main BID NO. 2 Bond Counsel Opinion  
2025_Firs Mai_BID_No. 2_V3_OperatingPlan  
District Map  
First and Main BID No 2_Preliminary_Cash Flows  
First and Main BID NO. 2 GC Opinion  
LT_GO_Fairness_Letter_by_RBC  
Petitioner_Bond_CoverLetter_to_City  
Public Improvements List  
Staff_FirstMain_2_Presentation_CC_Combined vf  
Signed Resolution No. 59-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-226  
4B.D.  
A Resolution authorizing the acquisition of real property, permanent  
easements and temporary easements using PPRTA funds for the  
Marksheffel Road - North Carefree to Dublin Project.  
Presenter:  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Jessica Davis, Land Resource Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments: 18300ROW_UE-15A  
2_Stetson Hills - Resolution  
5_Stetson Hills - Presentation - Utilities  
Signed Resolution No. 60-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-234  
4B.E.  
The City Clerk reports that on April 7, 2025, there was filed with her a  
petition for the annexation of Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane Addition  
No. 1 Annexation. The City Clerk herewith communicates such to City  
Council and recommends that the petition and map be referred to the  
City Administration for review and recommendation regarding whether  
the petition is in substantial compliance with Section 31-12-107(1).  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments:  
Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane Addition No. 1 Petition for  
Annexation.pdf  
Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane Addition No. 1 Legal Description.pdf  
Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane Addition No. 1 Annexation Plat.pdf  
Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane Addition No. 1 Vicinity Map.pdf  
This Item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
Motion by Councilmember Risley, seconded by Councilmember Bailey, 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  
25-241  
5.A.  
A Joint Proclamation Recognizing May 2025 as Mental Health  
Awareness Month  
Presenter:  
David Leinweber, Councilmember At Large  
Mayor Yemi Mobolade  
Attachments: Joint Proclamation Mental Health Awareness Month  
Councilmember Leinweber stated two of his employees committed suicide  
within the same year and identified the need for mental health resources  
within the community.  
Mayor Yemi explained how mental health resources benefit the City in  
many different ways.  
Mayor Yemi and Councilmember Leinweber read the Proclamation  
recognizing May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month.  
David Galvan, Mental Health Advocate, Suicide Prevention Trainer,  
identified the suicide prevention hotline 988.  
Councilmember Henjum stated the City’s Community Response Team is  
also a benefit the City offers residents in response to mental health issues.  
25-242  
5.B.  
A Resolution Recognizing May 18 To May 24, 2025 As National Public  
Works Week  
Presenter:  
Brandy Williams, Councilmember District 3  
Richard Mulledy, Public Works Director  
Gayle Sturdivant, Deputy Public Works Director/Chief Engineer  
Attachments: National Public Works Week  
Signed Resolution No. 61-25.pdf  
Councilmember Williams stated how important public infrastructure is to  
the community, expressed appreciation for all Public Works employees,  
and read a Resolution recognizing May 18 To May 24, 2025 as National  
Public Works Week.  
Rich Mulledy, Public Works Director, acknowledged the hard work of  
Public Works employees and identified the accomplishments of the various  
Public Works teams.  
Councilmember Henjum and Councilmember Donelson expressed  
appreciation for the responsiveness of the Public Works employees.  
Motion by Councilmember Risley, seconded by Councilmember Williams, that  
the Resolution recognizing May 18 To May 24, 2025 as National Public Works  
Week be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and  
Williams  
25-243  
5.C.  
A Resolution Recognizing May 9, 2025 as Military Spouse Appreciation  
Day  
Presenter:  
Kimberly Gold, Councilmember District 4  
Attachments: Military Spouse Appreciation Day Resolution  
Signed Resolution No. 62-25.pdf  
Councilmember Gold, active-duty military spouse, introduced Sarah Frye,  
active-duty spouse, member of the Military Spouses Community Coalition,  
and Program Manager for Hiring Our Heros Program, provided a brief  
overview the life of a military spouse and requested the conversation about  
childcare and housing for military spouses to continue.  
Jennifer Vaughn, President, and Allison Jalbert, First Vice President,  
Mountain Post Mountain Spouses Club from Fort Carson spoke about the  
thrift shop they run as a fundraiser for scholarships for military dependents  
and the other resources they provide to assist military spouses.  
Councilmember Gold read the Resolution recognizing May 9, 2025 as  
Military Spouse Appreciation Day.  
Councilmember Henjum recognized Councilmember Gold and Ayana  
Garcia, Program Administrator, City Council Legislative Services, who  
were previously awarded Military Spouse of the Year and recognized her  
mom who was a military spouse.  
Councilmember Donelson expressed appreciation for his mom and his  
wife, Holly, who endured the burdens of being a military spouse.  
Councilmember Gold expressed appreciation for the Resolution, Jessie  
Kimber, who oversees the Military Spouse Community Coalition and  
Amanda Scott, Co-Chair, Military Spouse Community Coalition.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Risley, that the  
Resolution recognizing May 9, 2025 as Military Spouse Appreciation Day 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  
6. Mayor's Business  
There was no Mayor’s Business.  
7. Items Called Off Consent Calendar  
4B.F. SUBD-24-01 An ordinance vacating a portion of public right-of-way known as Fillmore  
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Place consisting of 0.034 acres located north of 2938 Main Street.  
(Legislative - 1st Reading only to set the public hearing date for May  
27th, 2025)  
Related Files: SUBD-24-0156  
Located in Council District 5  
Presenter:  
Johnny Malpica, Senior Comprehensive Planner, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department  
Attachments: SUBD-24-0156 ORDINANCE DRAFT_JPM  
Exhibit A - Legal Description  
Exhibit B - Vacation Plat  
Exhibit C - Vicinity Map  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-50.pdf  
Councilmember Donelson stated he pulled these items from the Consent  
Calendar because Council is voting on the first reading. Kevin Walker,  
Director, Planning Department, stated they are following the Unified  
Development Code (UDC) process, these items have had appropriate  
notice, and a public hearing at the Planning Commission where they  
passed with unanimous approval.  
Councilmember Henjum, Councilmember Williams, and Councilmember  
Bailey stated they believe having the first reading to set a hearing date on  
the Consent Calendar creates more efficiency in the government process  
and keeps the matters quasi-judicial and free from ex parte  
communications.  
Councilmember Donelson stated he believes a two-week period after a  
hearing gives Council the opportunity to hear what the citizens have to say  
and more time to consider the matter.  
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Henjum, that  
the Ordinance vacating a portion of public right-of-way known as Fillmore Place  
consisting of 0.034 acres located north of 2938 Main Street for the purpose of  
providing notice and setting a public hearing date for May 27, 2025 to consider  
the Fillmore Place Vacation of Public Right-of-Way be approved on first reading.  
The motion passed by a vote of 8-1-0-0  
8 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and Williams  
1 - Donelson  
Aye:  
No:  
4B.G. ZONE-25-00 An ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs  
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pertaining to 0.41 acres located at 1222 North Academy Boulevard that  
is split zoned R-5 and MX-M (Multi-Family High and Mixed-Use Medium  
Scale) to MX-M (Mixed-Use Medium Scale). (Quasi-Judicial) (1st  
Reading only to set the public hearing date for May 27th, 2025)  
Related Files: ZONE-25-0001  
Located in Council District 5  
Presenter:  
Ethan Shafer, Urban Planner II, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department  
Attachments: Staff Report for ZONE-25-0001  
Attachment 1 - Land Use Statement  
Attachment 2 - Project Description  
Attachment 3 - Legal Description and Exhibit  
7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)  
Ordinance_ZONE-25-0001_1222 N Academy Blvd  
Exhibit A - Legal Description  
Exhibit B - Legal Exhibit  
CC Presentation for ZONE-25-0001  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-51.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 4B.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Bailey, that  
the Ordinance vacating a portion of public right-of-way known as Fillmore Place  
consisting of 0.034 acres located north of 2938 Main Street for the purpose of  
providing notice and setting a public hearing date for May 27, 2025 to consider  
the Fillmore Place Vacation of Public Right-of-Way be approved on first reading.  
The motion passed by a vote of 8-1-0-0  
8 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and Williams  
1 - Donelson  
Aye:  
No:  
4B.H. ZONE-25-00 An Ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs  
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pertaining to 0.35 acres (15,153 square feet) located at 1202 North  
Academy Boulevard that is split zoned R-5 and MX-M (Multi-Family High  
and Mixed-Use Medium Scale) to MX-M (Mixed-Use Medium Scale).  
(Quasi-Judicial) (1st Reading only to set the public hearing date for May  
27th, 2025)  
Related Files: ZONE-25-0002  
Located in Council District 5  
Presenter:  
Ethan Shafer, Urban Planner II, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department  
Attachments: Staff Report for ZONE-25-0002  
Attachment 1 - Land Use Statement  
Attachment 2 - Project Description  
Attachment 3 - Legal Description and Exhibit  
7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)  
Ordinance_ZONE-25-0002_1202 N Academy Blvd  
Exhibit A - Legal Description  
Exhibit B - Legal Exhibit  
CC Presentation for ZONE-25-0002  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-52.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 4B.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Risley, that  
the Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs  
pertaining to 0.35 acres (15,153 square feet) located at 1202 North Academy  
Boulevard from R-5 and MX-M (Multi-Family High and Mixed-Use Medium Scale)  
to MX-M (Mixed-Use Medium Scale) for the purpose of providing notice and  
setting a public hearing date for May 27th, 2025, to consider the Sunnyside AA  
LLC (1202 North Academy Boulevard) zone change ordinance be approved on  
first reading. The motion passed by a vote of 8-1-0-0  
8 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and Williams  
1 - Donelson  
Aye:  
No:  
4B.I. ZONE-22-00 An Ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs  
05 pertaining to 0.39 acres (16,884 square feet) located at 2024 East  
Boulder Street and 408 Iowa Avenue from R-4 (Multi-Family Low) and  
MX-M (Mixed-Use Medium Scale) to R-Flex Medium.  
(Quasi-Judicial) (1st Reading only to set the public hearing for May 27,  
2025)  
Presenter:  
William Gray, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, City Planning Director  
Attachments: Staff Report_2024 E Boulder  
Attachment 1-Zone Map  
Attachment 2-First Addition to Knob Hill  
Attachment 3-Context Map  
Attachment 4-Concept Plan  
Attachment 5-Project and Land Use Statement  
Attachment 6-Rezone Legal and Drawing  
Attachment 7-Knob Hill Plan  
7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)  
Ordinance_2024 E Boulder  
Exhibit A and B_Legal Description and Drawing_2024 E Boulder_Final  
Concept Plan_Final  
CC_Staff Pres_2024 E Boulder  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-53.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 4B.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Williams, that  
the Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs  
pertaining to 0.39 acres (16,884 square feet) located at 2024 East Boulder Street  
and 408 Iowa Avenue from R-4 (Multi-Family Low) and MX-M (Mixed-Use Medium  
Scale) to R-Flex Medium for the purpose of providing public notice and setting  
the public hearing date for Tuesday, May 12, 2025, at 9:00 am, to consider the  
2024 E Boulder Zone Map Amendment (Rezoning) be approved on first reading.  
The motion passed by a vote of 8-1-0-0  
8 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and Williams  
1 - Donelson  
Aye:  
No:  
4B.J. ZONE-24-00 An Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs  
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to establish a HP-O (Historic Preservation Overlay) pertaining to 4.15  
acres located west of North Cascade Avenue and east of Monument  
Valley Park between West Dale Street on the North and St Vrain Street  
on the south and to be known as the Parkside Historic District.  
(Quasi-Judicial) (1st Reading only to set the public hearing for May 27,  
2025)  
Presenter:  
William Gray, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Located in Council District 3  
Attachments: Staff Report_Parkside Historic District  
Attachment 1-Parkside District Nomination  
Attahment 2-Changes Summary  
Attachment 3-Context Map  
Attachment 4-Public Comment  
Attachment 5-Design Standards  
Attachment 6-Interpretive Guide  
Attachment 7-February HPB Minutes  
Attachment 8-March HPB Minutes  
7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)  
Ordinance_Parkside Historic District  
Exhibit A and B_Legal Description and Drawing  
HPB Meeting Mins 2.3.25 FINAL  
HPB Meeting Mins 3.3.25 FINAL  
CC_Staff Pres_Parkside Historic District  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-54.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 4B.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Risley, seconded by Councilmember Williams, that  
the Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs to  
establish a HP-O (Historic Preservation Overlay) pertaining to 4.15 acres located  
west of North Cascade Avenue and east of Monument Valley Park between West  
Dale Street on the North and St Vrain Street on the south and to be known as the  
Parkside Historic District for the purpose of providing public notice and setting  
the public hearing date for Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 9:00 am, to consider the  
Parkside Historic District (Rezoning) be approved on first reading. The motion  
passed by a vote of 8-1-0-0  
8 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and Williams  
1 - Donelson  
Aye:  
No:  
8. Utilities Business  
There was no Utilities Business.  
9. Unfinished Business  
There was no Unfinished Business.  
10. New Business  
25-253  
10.A.  
A Resolution Affirming the City of Colorado Springs is Law Abiding and  
a Non-Sanctuary City  
Presenter:  
Roland Rainey, Councilmember District 6  
Attachments: Affirming Law Adbiding and Non-Sanctuary City  
Signed Resolution No. 63-25.pdf  
Councilmember Rainey presented the Resolution reaffirming the City of  
Colorado Springs will remain a law-abiding and Non-Sanctuary City. He  
identified the professional manner in which the local and state law  
enforcement conducted themselves during the recent raid and in order to  
be the safest city in America, they need to address the issues which disrupt  
the safety of citizens  
Citizens Susan Garsoe, Michelle Deborah Weisblat-Dane, Chris Cury,  
Chauncy Johnson, Gloria Martinez, and Christian Seal spoke in opposition  
to the Resolution.  
Councilmember Gold spoke about the need to support law enforcement,  
but this Resolution feels like political theater instead of public service.  
Councilmember Williams stated she does not see this Resolution as racist  
and the Resolution states they will not use City resources for this particular  
concern.  
Councilmember Bailey stated there are rules for coming into the United  
States and the City needs to take action steps toward making the  
community a safer place to live.  
Councilmember Henjum stated passing these types of Resolutions do  
nothing to address crime and it makes the City less of a welcoming place,  
but she does trust that the City will support local, state and federal laws  
including the Constitution of the United States.  
Councilmember Leinweber stated this country is a country of immigrants  
which has made it as strong as it is, this document is not racist, and they  
cannot have freedom without Rule of Law. He stated that often times the  
crimes associated with these types of raids are not addressed and he will  
always be in support of not working against the federal government.  
Motion by Councilmember Risley, seconded by Councilmember Bailey, that the  
Resolution affirming the City of Colorado Springs is Law Abiding and a  
Non-Sanctuary City be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 7-2-0-0  
7 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and Williams  
2 - Gold, and Henjum  
Aye:  
No:  
25-246  
10.B.  
Ratification of Councilmember Liaisons to City Council Appointed  
Boards, Commissions, and Committees and Councilmember  
Membership on Boards, Commissions, and Committees  
Presenter:  
Lynette Crow-Iverson, Council President and Councilmember At-Large  
Attachments:  
Summary of Boards, Commissions, and Committees Councilmember  
Assignments_Final_rev  
President Crow-Iverson presented the ratification of Councilmember  
liaisons to City Council appointed Boards, Commissions, and Committees  
and Councilmember membership on Boards, Commissions, and  
Committees.  
There were no comments on this item.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Risley, that the  
ratification of the proposed list of Councilmember Liaisons to City Council  
Appointed Boards, Commissions, and Committees and Councilmember  
Membership on 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  
25-247  
10.C.  
Appointments to Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments Board of  
Directors and Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority Board of  
Directors  
Presenter:  
Lynette Crow-Iverson, Council President and Councilmember At-Large  
Attachments: 05132025 Appointments to PPACG and PPRTA  
President Crow-Iverson presented the appointments to Pikes Peak Area  
Council of Governments Board of Directors and Pikes Peak Rural  
Transportation Authority Board of Directors.  
There were no comments on this item.  
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,  
that the appointments to Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments Board of  
Directors and Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority Board of Directors 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  
25-177  
10.D.  
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  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-55.pdf  
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.  
There were no comments on this item.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Gold, that the  
Ordinance approving a supplemental appropriation to the Lodgers & Auto Rental  
Tax (LART) Fund for additional projects and events recommended by the LART  
Citizen Advisory Committee be approved on first reading. The motion passed by  
a vote of 8-1-0-0  
8 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and Williams  
1 - Donelson  
Aye:  
No:  
25-204  
10.E.  
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, presented the Resolution declaring  
the intent of the City to carry forward its 2025 allocation of Private Activity  
Bonds (PAB) and provided an overview of the PAB 2025 allocations,  
carryforward purposes, use and carryforward options, available PAB, and  
progress on previously issued projects.  
Councilmember Bailey requested additional information about the bonds.  
Ms. Cox explained that they are issued tax exempt bond capacity annually  
through the state, which they typically issue for low-income housing tax  
credit projects and the only costs to the City are the costs associated with  
the process of approving and issuing the bonds which are recaptured from  
the developer.  
Motion by Councilmember Gold, seconded by Councilmember Henjum, that the  
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 be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of  
9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and  
Williams  
25-205  
10.F.  
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  
Aimee Cox, Chief Housing and Homelessness Officer, Housing and  
Homelessness Response Department, 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.  
There were no comments on this item.  
Motion by Councilmember Gold, seconded by Councilmember Williams, that the  
Resolution authorizing the issuance and delivery of the City's multi-family  
housing revenue bonds for Bradley Ridge in one or more series, in an aggregate  
principal amount not to exceed $76,832,222.72 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  
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10.G.  
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:  
Katie Sunderlin, Housing Solutions Manager  
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  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-56.pdf  
Aimee Cox, Chief Housing and Homelessness Officer, Housing and  
Homelessness Response Department, 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 Donelson asked if the City has any liability for the taxable  
bonds if project cannot pay them. John Bales, representing the applicant,  
stated the City is not responsible for any payments, the obligation is on the  
borrower and the project only.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the PABs have any federal, state, or  
local tax on them. Mr. Bales stated they do not.  
Councilmember Bailey asked if the action being voted on today is allowing  
the developer to use a tool for financing at a lower rate which they are  
passing onto the tenants in the form of lower rents. Ms. Cox confirmed that  
it is.  
Councilmember Henjum stated this is very important and will help increase  
the amount of affordable housing in the City.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the PABs are needed for this project to  
move forward. Ms. Cox confirmed they are.  
Councilmember Donelson stated there is not a right to live anywhere in the  
City. Councilmember Bailey stated the future tenants of this property will  
need to certify their income levels in order to live at the rates set by the  
developer and providing this option in this part of town should be embraced  
for the greater good of the City. Councilmember Donelson stated the  
property owner had to rezone this property and it is not government’s role  
to put housing at different cost points in various parts of the City where it  
may not be acceptable by the neighbors. Councilmember Bailey stated that  
it is the property owner’s right to request a rezone.  
President Pro Tem Risley reminded Council that this is a financing matter,  
not a land use matter.  
Citizens Sarah Markham, Laura Wilkey, Russell Elsberry, Greg Decker,  
Jeff Burget, and Tim Lewin spoke in opposition of the project.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Gold, that the  
Ordinance authorizing the issuance and delivery of the City's multi-family  
housing revenue bonds for Royal Pine in one or more tax-exempt or taxable  
series, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $60,000,000 be approved  
on first reading. The motion passed by a vote of 8-1-0-0  
8 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and Williams  
1 - Donelson  
Aye:  
No:  
11. Public Hearing  
Prospect Village - A Tiny House Community  
11.A. ZONE-24-00 An ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs  
Estimated Time: 30 minutes  
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pertaining to 0.78 acres located at 3103 North Prospect Street from R-5  
(Multi-Family Hight) to R-Flex High.  
(Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing)  
Presenter:  
William Gray, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: Staff Report_Prospect Village  
Attachment 1-Vicinity Map  
Attachment 2-Flanagans Subdivision  
Attachment 3-Zoning Map  
Attachment 4-Context Map  
Attachment 5-Public Comment  
Attachment 6-Prospect Village Community Meeting  
Attachment 7-Impact Analysis  
Attachment 8-Development Plan  
Attachment 9-Project Statement  
Attachment 10-Final Plat  
Addtl Public Comment_CPC Review  
7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)  
Ordinance_Prospect Village  
Exhibit A and B - Legal Description and Drawing  
CC_Staff Pres_Prospect Village_WEG  
CC_Applicant Pres_Prospect Village  
CC_Staff Pres_Prospect Village_WEG  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-49.pdf  
William Gray, Senior Planner, Planning Department, presented Ordinance  
No. 25-49 to amend the zoning map of the City pertaining to 0.78 acres  
located at 3103 North Prospect Street from R-5 (Multi-Family Hight) to  
R-Flex High. He provided a brief overview of the vicinity map, site  
aerial/photos, project summary, zoning/context map, Development Plan,  
development standards adjustments, PlanCOS compliance, agency  
review, timeline of review, stakeholder involvement, application review  
criteria, and optional motions.  
John Olson, Board Member, We Fortify, Urban Landscapes Design  
Revolution, representing the applicant, identified the site vicinity, and  
existing conditions.  
Shelly Jensen, Chief Executive Officer, We Fortify, representing the  
applicant, went over the development goals, community impact, and  
Elevate Villages.  
Mr. Olson provided an overview of the working fusion plan, Prospect  
Village Plan, City applications, R-5 eighteen-unit concept, and tiny house  
concept. He went over the Conditional Use application, defined lot area,  
side/front setbacks, on-site separation, parking requirements,  
Development Plan, preliminary landscaping plan, final plat, and conceptual  
plan.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if the two structures on the lot will be  
utilized. Mr. Olson stated their goal is to utilize them as community space.  
Councilmember Gold asked what trauma informed design is. Ms. Jensen  
stated it means all the beds are located on the main level and no egress  
windows in the loft in case of a panic attack. She said they also use pine  
walls, soft colors, and the houses are fully furnished with new furniture and  
appliances to create a welcoming environment.  
Citizens Melissa Hardy and Rob Spitzer spoke in support of the project.  
Motion by Councilmember Risley, seconded by Councilmember Gold, that the  
Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining  
to 0.78 acres located at 3103 North Prospect Street from R-5 (Multi-Family High) to  
R-Flex High, based upon the findings that the request complies with the Criteria  
for Approval for a Zone Map Amendment (Rezoning) as set forth in City Code  
Section 7.5.704.D be finally passed. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and  
Williams  
11.B. CUDP-24-00 A Conditional Use to allow a Tiny House Community in the R-Flex High  
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zone district located at 3103 North Prospect Street.  
(Quasi-Judicial)  
Presenter:  
William Gray, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: 7.5.601 CONDITIONAL USE  
Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to  
approve the Conditional Use to allow a Tiny House Community land use in the  
R-Flex High zone district located at 3103 North Prospect Street, based upon the  
findings that the request complies with the Criteria for Approval for Conditional  
Use as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.601.C.2 with the following conditions: 1.  
Conditional Use applies only to Lot 1, Prospect Village, 2. The number of tiny  
homes is limited to 18, 3. The Tiny House Community, its owner, heirs and  
assigns shall limit the occupancy of each tiny home to residents with a household  
income that is at or below 50% Area Median Income. 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.C. DEPN-24-01 A Development Plan for a Tiny House Community consisting of 18 tiny  
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homes, community building, and resident storage building in the R-Flex  
High zone district consisting of 0.78 acres (34,048 square feet) located  
at 3103 North Prospect Street.  
(Quasi-Judicial)  
Presenter:  
William Gray, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: 7.5.515 DEVELOPMENT PLAN  
Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to  
approve the Prospect Village - A Tiny House Community Development Plan  
located at 3103 North Prospect Street based upon the findings that the request  
complies with the Criteria for Approval for a Development Plan as set forth in City  
Code Section 7.5.515.D.1, with the following conditions: 1. An approved Final  
Drainage Letter is provided, 2. Add note to the Development Plan under the  
Project Description subheading stating: The Tiny House Community, its owner,  
heirs and assigns shall limit the occupancy of each tiny home to residents with a  
household income that is at or below 50% Area Median Income, 3. A completed  
Geologic Hazard Study Not Applicable Form is provided, 4. Add a note regarding  
fire access to the Development Plan stating: An all-weather reflective sign with  
white background and red reflective letters will be provided on the gate that  
indicates "Fire Department Access", 5. Add a note regarding the existing well to  
the Development Plan stating: Use of the existing ground water well will require  
an augmentation plan with Colorado Springs Utilities and the water would be  
metered and billed at an augmentation rate. There is no guarantee that an  
augmentation plan would be approved by Colorado Springs Utilities, 6. Relocate  
and/or modify water and wastewater service lines to meet horizontal separation  
requirements for Tiny House No. 4, 9, 8, 10 and 11, 7. All City Review Agency  
comments are fully addressed. 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.D. DVSA-25-00 A Development Standards Adjustment to City Code Section  
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7.3.301.D.1.b(2) to allow a minimum lot area/dwelling unit of 650 square  
feet where 1,000 square feet or one-and-one half (1-1/2) times the gross  
floor area of the Tiny House, whichever is larger, is required, located at  
3103 North Prospect Street.  
(Quasi-Judicial)  
Presenter:  
William Gray, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: 7.5.525 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ADJUSTMENT  
Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to  
approve the Development Standards Adjustment to City Code Section  
7.3.301.D.1.b(2) to allow a minimum lot area/dwelling unit of 650 square feet  
where 1,000 square feet or one-and-one half (1-1/2) times the gross floor area of  
the Tiny House, whichever is larger, is required, located at 3103 North Prospect  
Street, based upon the findings that the request complies with the criteria for a  
Development Standards Adjustment as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.525.E  
with the following condition: 1. Development Standard Adjustment applies only  
to Lot 1, Prospect Village. 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.E. DVSA-24-00 A Development Standards Adjustment to City Code Section  
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7.3.301.D.3(a) to allow a Tiny House to be separated five (5) feet from  
an adjacent Residential or Mixed-Use zone district where ten (10) feet is  
required located at 3103 North Prospect Street.  
(Quasi-Judicial)  
Presenter:  
William Gray, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: 7.3.301 RESIDENTIAL USES  
7.5.525 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ADJUSTMENT  
Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to  
approve the Development Standards Adjustment to City Code Section  
7.3.301.D.3(a) to allow a Tiny House to be separated five (5) feet from an adjacent  
Residential or Mixed-Use zone district where ten (10) feet is required located at  
3103 North Prospect Street, based upon the findings that the request complies  
with the criteria for a Development Standards Adjustment as set forth in City  
Code Section 7.5.525.E with the following condition: 1. Development Standard  
Adjustment applies only to Lot 1, Prospect Village. 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.F. DVSA-24-00 A Development Standards Adjustment to City Code Section  
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7.3.301.D.3(a) to allow a Tiny House to be separated ten (10) feet from  
any adjacent public right-of-way where 20 feet is required located at  
3103 North Prospect Street.  
(Quasi-Judicial)  
Presenter:  
William Gray, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: 7.5.525 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ADJUSTMENT  
7.3.301 RESIDENTIAL USES  
Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Williams,to  
approve the Development Standards Adjustment to City Code Section  
7.3.301.D.3(a) to allow a Tiny House to be separated ten (10) feet from any  
adjacent public right-of-way where 20 feet is required located at 3103 North  
Prospect Street, based upon the findings that the request complies with the  
criteria for a Development Standards Adjustment as set forth in City Code Section  
7.5.525.E with the following condition: 1. Development Standard Adjustment  
applies only to Lot 1, Prospect Village. 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.G. DVSA-24-00 A Development Standards Adjustment to City Code Section 7.3.301.D.8  
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to allow the parking standard for a Tiny Home Community to be one-half  
(1/2) space per Tiny House where one (1) space per Tiny House is  
required located at 3103 North Prospect Street.  
(Quasi-Judicial)  
Presenter:  
William Gray, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: 7.3.301 RESIDENTIAL USES  
7.5.525 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ADJUSTMENT  
Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to  
approve the Development Standards Adjustment to City Code Section 7.3.301.D.8  
to allow the parking standard for a Tiny Home Community to be one-half (1/2)  
space per Tiny House where one (1) space per Tiny House is required located at  
3103 North Prospect Street, based upon the findings that the request complies  
with the criteria for a Development Standards Adjustment as set forth in City  
Code Section 7.5.525.E with the following condition: 1. Development Standard  
Adjustment applies only to Lot 1, Prospect Village. 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.H. DVSA-24-00 A Development Standards Adjustment to City Code Section  
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7.3.301.D.3(b) to allow a Tiny House to be located six (6) feet from  
another Tiny House where 10 feet is required located at 3103 North  
Prospect Street.  
(Quasi-Judicial)  
Presenter:  
William Gray, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: 7.5.525 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ADJUSTMENT  
7.3.301 RESIDENTIAL USES  
Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Bailey, to  
approve the Development Standards Adjustment to City Code Section 7.3.301.D.8  
to allow the parking standard for a Tiny Home Community to be one-half (1/2)  
space per Tiny House where one (1) space per Tiny House is required located at  
3103 North Prospect Street, based upon the findings that the request complies  
with the criteria for a Development Standards Adjustment as set forth in City  
Code Section 7.5.525.E with the following condition: 1. Development Standard  
Adjustment applies only to Lot 1, Prospect Village. 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  
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 Lee Brooks spoke in support of the law enforcement officers who  
keep the City safe and requested the glass in police vehicles be bullet  
proof.  
Citizens Linda Wurst, Betty Field, Susan Smith, Janet Roventini, Arlene  
Burke, Katherine Field, Jerima King, Will Smith, Max Kronstadt, Stephanie  
Vigil, Lisa Newsome, Peter Baril, Laura Williams, and Angela Bresciani  
spoke in support of Betty Field, against Ms. Field’s eviction notice from the  
Centennial Plaza Apartments, and the need for assistance from Colorado  
Springs Housing Authority (CSHA).  
14. Executive Session  
There was no Executive Session.  
15. Adjourn  
There being no further business to come before City Council, Council  
adjourned at 2:41 PM.  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk