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Tuesday, July 23, 2024  
10:00 AM  
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call  
President Helms called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM.  
9 -  
Present:  
Councilmember Yolanda Avila, President Pro Tem Lynette Crow-Iverson,  
Councilmember Dave Donelson, President Randy Helms, Councilmember Nancy  
Henjum, Councilmember David Leinweber, Councilmember Mike O'Malley,  
Councilmember Brian Risley, and Councilmember Michelle Talarico  
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance  
The Invocation was made by Minister Eric Eichstaedt from the Lifting Up  
Jesus Church.  
President Helms led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements  
President Helms stated items 12.F. through 12.BB. will be taken at 1:00  
PM.  
Councilmember Risley requested item 4B.D. to be removed from the  
Consent Calendar in order to postpone it.  
Consensus of Council agreed to this change on the agenda.  
Councilmember Avila requested Closed Captioning be made available for  
the City Council meetings. Alex Ryden, Public Communication Specialist  
Senior, stated SpringsTV is aware of the issue and are working on making  
it available.  
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:  
4A.A.  
Ordinance No. 24-46 repealing Ordinance 22-10 and dissolving the  
Sustainability Advisory Board  
Presenter:  
Nancy Henjum, Councilmember District 5  
David Leinweber, Councilmember At Large  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4A.B.  
Ordinance No. 24-47 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 2024a in an Aggregate Principal Amount not to Exceed  
$325,000,000, and the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Utilities  
System Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2024b in an Aggregate  
Principal Amount Not to Exceed $100,000,000, 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:  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado Springs  
Utilities  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4A.C. ZONE-22-00 An Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs  
pertaining to 3.50 acres located at 7410 Horseshoe Road from A/AP-O  
(Agriculture with Airport Overlay) to MX-M/AP-O (Mixed-Use Medium  
Scale with Airport Overlay)  
(Quasi-Judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing)  
Presenter:  
Austin Cooper, Senior Planner, Planning and Neighborhood Services.  
Kevin Walker, Interim Planning Director, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4A.D. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-49 annexing to the City of Colorado Springs that area  
known as Extol Park Vista Addition No. 2 consisting of 0.66 acres  
located at 4401 Siferd Boulevard.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Planning Director, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4A.E. ZONE-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-50 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado  
Springs pertaining to 0.66 acres establishing a R5/AP-O (Multi-Family  
High with Airport Overlay) zone district located at 4401 Siferd Boulevard.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Planning Director, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4A.F. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-51 annexing to the City of Colorado Springs that area  
known as Air Lane Addition No. 1 Annexation consisting of 0.05 acres  
located along existing Air Lane north of Space Village Avenue.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Planning Director, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4A.G. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-52 annexing to the City of Colorado Springs that area  
known as Air Lane Addition No. 2 Annexation consisting of 3.06 acres  
located along existing Air Lane north of Space Village Avenue.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Planning Director, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4A.H. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-53 annexing to the City of Colorado Springs that area  
known as Air Lane Addition No. 3 Annexation consisting of 1.51 acres  
located along existing Air Lane north of Space Village Avenue.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Planning Director, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4A.I. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-54 annexing to the City of Colorado Springs that area  
known as Space Village Addition No. 2 Annexation consisting of 2.98  
acres located along existing Space Village Avenue west of Marksheffel  
Road.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Planning Director, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4A.J. ANEX-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-55 annexing to the City of Colorado Springs that area  
known as Space Village Addition No. 3 Annexation consisting of 2.33  
acres located along existing Space Village Avenue west of Marksheffel  
Road.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Planning Director, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4A.K. ANEX-22-00 Ordinance No. 24-56 annexing the area known as Colorado Centre  
Addition No. 3 located northwest of the Foreign Trade Zone Boulevard  
and Bradley Road intersection consisting of 32.94 acres.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Planning Director, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4A.L. ZONE-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-57 establishing a LI/AP-O (Light Industrial with Airport  
Overlay) zone district for 16.36 acres located northwest of the Foreign  
Trade Zone Boulevard and Bradley Road intersection.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Planning Director, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services  
Attachments:  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4A.M. ZONE-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-58 establishing a GI/AP-O (General Industrial with  
Airport Overlay) zone district for 10.54 acres located northwest of the  
Foreign Trade Zone Boulevard and Bradley Road intersection.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Planning Director, Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Attachments:  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4A.N. ZONE-23-00 Ordinance No. 24-59 establishing a MX-M/AP-O (Mixed-Use Medium  
Scale with Airport Overlay) zone district for 4.83 acres located northwest  
of the Foreign Trade Zone Boulevard and Bradley Road intersection.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Planning Director, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services  
Attachments:  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4B. First Presentation:  
4B.A.  
Special City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 2, 2024  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
The Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.  
4B.B.  
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
The Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.  
4B.C.  
A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 98-22 and Establishing Fees  
and Charges for the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Cemetery  
Enterprise for 2025  
Presenter:  
Britt I. Haley, Director - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services  
Kim King, Assistant Director - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services  
Attachments:  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
4B.E.  
A Resolution to Approve and Accept a Quitclaim Deed from the  
Department of Transportation, State of Colorado, concerning portions of  
Troy Hill Road from East Platte Avenue to 275 feet north of Airport Road.  
Presenter:  
Gayle Sturdivant, PE, PMP, Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer  
Todd Frisbie, PE, PTOE, City Traffic Engineer, Public Works  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
4B.F.  
A Resolution Declaring the Intention of the City of Colorado Springs,  
Colorado, to hold a Special Municipal Election and to Participate in a  
Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, and  
Providing the Effective Date of this Resolution.  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember O'Malley,  
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:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley,  
and Talarico  
5. Recognitions  
5.A.  
A Resolution Honoring July 27, 2024 As National Korean War Veterans  
Armistice Day  
Presenter:  
Randy Helms, Council President and Councilmember District 2  
President Helms honored his father, Rex Helms, a Korean War Veteran,  
and read the Resolution honoring July 27, 2024 as National Korean War  
Veteran Armistice Day.  
Councilmember Avila recognized and honored her father, Benito V. Avila,  
who served during World War II and the Korean War.  
Councilmember Donelson expressed the importance of recognizing those  
who died or were wounded in the Korean War.  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember Henjum, that  
the Resolution Honoring July 27, 2024 As National Korean War Veterans Armistice  
Day be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
5.B.  
City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees  
Presenter:  
Randy Helms, Council President and Councilmember District 2  
President Helms presented the City Council Appointments to Boards,  
Commissions, and Committees.  
Councilmember Henjum expressed appreciation for the nominees who  
wish to serve and Ayana Garcia, City Council Program Administrator, who  
oversees the Boards, Commissions, and Committees.  
Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Henjum, that  
the Appointments to City Council Boards, Commissions, and Committees be  
approved. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
6. Mayor's Business  
There was no Mayor’s Business.  
7. Citizen Discussion For Items Not On Today's Agenda  
Citizen Charles Barber spoke about American Medical Response (AMR)  
is good for the community.  
Citizen Jacob Kingsford spoke about a vending permit dispute regarding  
making water available at the Manitou Incline.  
Citizen Gary Casimir spoke in opposition of the Arrowswest Apartment  
project.  
Citizen Lisa Bigelow spoke in favor of putting a question regarding  
downtown building height limits on the November 2024 ballot.  
Citizen Dana Duggan spoke about the Common Sense Institute report and  
stated Colorado Springs is already overbuilt.  
8. Items Called Off Consent Calendar  
4B.D.  
A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement between the  
City of Colorado Springs, Colorado, El Paso County, Colorado, and the  
Colorado Department of Transportation for a Comprehensive Roadway  
Access Control Plan for SH 83.  
Presenter:  
Gayle Sturdivant, PE, PMP, DeputyPublic Works Director/City Engineer  
Todd Frisbie, PE, PTOE, City Traffic Engineer, Public Works  
Councilmember Risley stated this item is being postponed because a  
couple of the exhibits reflect a three-quarter movement intersection instead  
of a full movement intersection so this item is being delayed until Colorado  
Department of Transportation (CDOT) and staff can make the corrections.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the language takes precedence over  
the exhibits. Ben Bolinger stated it does not and the exhibits need to be  
corrected.  
Motion by Councilmember Risley, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, that the  
Resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement between the City of  
Colorado Springs, Colorado, El Paso County, Colorado, and the Colorado  
Department of Transportation for a Comprehensive Roadway Access Control Plan  
for SH 83 be postponed to the August 13, 2024 City Council meeting. The motion  
passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
9. Utilities Business  
There was no Utilities Business.  
10. Unfinished Business  
There was no Unfinished Business.  
11. New Business  
There was no New Business.  
12. Public Hearing  
Dublin Park Addition Annexation Est. Time: 10 minutes  
12.A. ANEX-23-00 A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for the Annexation of property  
known as Dublin Park Addition No. 1 Annexation.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, Planning and Neighborhood Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Planning Director, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services  
Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, Planning and Neighborhood Services,  
presented the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law  
based thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation, the Ordinance  
annexing to the City Dublin Park Addition No. 1 Annexation consisting of  
2.06 acres located 125 feet west of the end of Integrity Court and south of  
Cottonwood Creek, and the Ordinance amending the zoning establishing a  
PK/SS-O/AF-O (Public Park with Streamside and United States Air Force  
Academy Overlay) zone district. He provided a brief overview of the vicinity  
map, project summary, site plan, timeline of review, stakeholder  
involvement, agency review, PlanCOS compliance, application review  
criteria, and optional motions.  
Councilmember Henjum asked what work the City is intending to do  
regarding the erosion of the embankment of Cottonwood Creek. Mr.  
Sullivan stated the City is working to stabilize the embankment to prevent  
further erosion encroachment on other properties.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked why this parcel was not annexed into the  
City when it was donated to City since it is surrounded by the City. Mr.  
Sullivan stated he does not have that information.  
Councilmember O’Malley asked what the liability to the City is. Mr. Sullivan  
stated he is not aware of any liability to the City.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if this parcel is owned by the City. Mr.  
Sullivan confirmed it is.  
President Helms requested additional information regarding the United  
States Air Force Academy (USAFA) overlay. Mr. Sullivan stated the  
USAFA overlay is basically an identifier for City Planning to make sure that  
the Air Force is notified and included to review applications that are  
underneath that overlay.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,  
that the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for Annexation of property known as  
Dublin Park Addition No. 1 Annexation consisting of 2.06 acres based upon the  
findings that the Annexation complies with the Conditions for Annexation Criteria  
as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.701E be adopted. The motion passed by a  
vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
12.B. ANEX-23-00 An Ordinance annexing into the City of Colorado Springs that area  
known as Dublin Park Addition No. 1 Annexation consisting of 2.06  
acres located 125 feet west of the end of Integrity Court and south of  
Cottonwood Creek.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, Planning and Neighborhood Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Planning Director, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.A.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,  
that the Ordinance annexing to the City of Colorado Springs that area known as  
Dublin Park Addition No. 1 consisting of 2.06 acres based upon the findings that  
the annexation complies with the conditions for annexation as set forth in City  
Code Section 7.5.701 be approved on first reading. The motion passed by a vote  
of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
12.C. ZONE-23-00 An Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs  
pertaining to 2.06 acres establishing a PK/SS-O/AF-O (Public Park with  
Streamside and United States Air Force Academy Overlay) zone district  
based upon the findings that the request complies with the criteria for a  
Zoning Map Amendment as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.704.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, Planning and Neighborhood Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Planning Director, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.A.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,  
that the Ordinance establishing 2.06 acres as a PK/SS-O/AF-O (Public Park with  
Streamside and United States Air Force Academy Overlay) zone district based  
upon the findings that the request complies with the criteria for a Zoning Map  
Amendment as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.704 be approved on first  
reading. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
Brass-Oliver Additions Annexation Est. Time: 10 minutes  
12.D. ANEX-23-00 A Resolution finding a petition for annexation of the area known as  
Brass-Oliver Addition No. 1 Annexation consisting of 0.14 acres to  
be in substantial compliance with section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S. and  
setting a hearing date of August 27, 2024, for the Colorado Springs  
City Council to consider the annexation of the area.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services.  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director, Planning and Neighborhood Services  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services, presented the Resolutions adopting findings of fact and  
conclusions of law based thereon and determining the eligibility for  
annexation, the Ordinance annexing to the Brass-Oliver Addition No. 1 and  
No. 2 Annexation to be in substantial compliance with section  
31-12-107(1), C.R.S. and setting a hearing date of August 27, 2024, for the  
Colorado Springs City Council to consider the annexation of the area.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if this property is surrounded by City  
property. Ms. Carleo stated it sits adjacent to Black Forest Road which is  
City right-of-way and is one lot from the City boundary.  
President Helms asked why the hearing date will not be August 13, 2024.  
Ms. Carleo stated it is due to Colorado State Statute requirement of a  
public notice period.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Resolution finding the petition for annexation to be in substantial  
compliance with C.R.S. section 31-12-107(1), setting the hearing date of  
August 27, 2024, for consideration of the Brass-Oliver Addition No. 1  
Annexation, and directing the Clerk to provide notice in accord with C.R.S.  
section 31-12-108 be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley,  
and Talarico  
12.E. ANEX-23-00 A Resolution finding a petition for annexation of the area known as  
Brass-Oliver Addition No. 2 Annexation consisting of 1.82 acres to  
be in substantial compliance with sect 31-12-107(1), C.R.S and  
setting a hearing date of August 27, 2024, for the Colorado Springs  
City Council to consider the annexation of the area.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services.  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director, Planning and Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.D.  
Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,  
that the Resolution finding the petition for annexation to be in substantial  
compliance with C.R.S. section 31-12-107(1), setting the hearing date of  
August 27, 2024, for consideration of the Brass-Oliver Addition No. 2  
Annexation, and directing the Clerk to provide notice in accord with C.R.S.  
section 31-12-108 be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley,  
and Talarico  
Amara Additions Annexation  
Est. Time: 3 hours  
This item will be discussed at 1:00 PM  
12.F. ANEX-23-00 A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property  
known as Amara Addition No. 1 Annexation  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director, Planning and Neighborhood  
Services, presented the Resolutions adopting findings of fact and  
conclusions of law based thereon and determining the eligibility for  
annexation and the Ordinances annexing to the City Amara Addition No. 1  
through No. 24 Annexations. She provided a brief overview of the vicinity  
map, timeline of review, applications, flagpole annexation, public lands,  
serial annexation, compliance with the City Annexation Plan and PlanCOS,  
agency review, conditions for annexation, review criteria, and optional  
motions.  
Councilmember Risley asked how this annexation relates to the Annexation  
Checkpoint Policy. Ms. Carleo stated the applicant presented to City  
Council earlier in order to offer the opportunity to look at the logical  
extension and impact to Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU).  
Councilmember Avila asked how many square miles the City currently is  
and how many square miles it would be if Amara is annexed into it. Travis  
Easton, Deputy Chief of Staff, stated the City is currently approximately 200  
square miles. Councilmember Donelson stated Amara would add an  
additional five miles.  
Lisa Barbato, Chief System Planning and Projects Officer, Colorado  
Springs Utilities (CSU), identified the Amara annexation cost information,  
financial risk mitigations, current water resources, full buildout water  
requirement, balanced portfolio-planned water supplies, and CSU  
application of City Code 12.4.305  
Councilmember Henjum asked if the System Extension Rider is not  
approved by the Board of Directors if they would have to delay some  
capital projects. Ms. Barbato confirmed they would.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if the rider was passed, would residents  
have to pay approximately $110.00 for the first two years. Ms. Barbato  
confirmed they would. Councilmember Donelson stated the average would  
be approximately $3.00 per month.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if this annexation would only be putting  
other CSU growth and reliability projects at a financial risk if the rider was  
not passed. Ms. Barbato confirmed that it would.  
Councilmember Avila asked when the gas and regulations rider went into  
effect and when will it end. Scott Shirola, Manager of Pricing and Rates,  
CSU, stated it went into effect January 1, 2024 and will continue as long as  
the State requirement is in effect related to reduce greenhouse gas  
emissions.  
Councilmember Talarico asked how long the Balanced Portfolio-planned  
water supplies are projected for. Ms. Barbato stated it is projected for full  
buildout until 2070.  
Councilmember Henjum asked how long it took CSU to get the agricultural  
transfer of 3,000 acre-feet. Ms. Barbato stated the team has been working  
on it for five to seven years, it is not complete, and the goal is to acquire  
10,000 acre-feet every ten years.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if there is 15,000 to 25,000 acre-feet of  
new supply for agricultural transfers each year. Ms. Barbato stated it is not  
new supply every year, it is a cumulative value and they do not plan for  
annexations or anything outside the City limits.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if CSU is using all of the water rights  
they currently hold. Ms. Barbato confirmed they maximize the use of those  
water supplies as much as they can.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if the City is relatively high in the ranking  
of water rights. Ms. Barbato stated it depends on the water shed.  
Tatiana Bailey, Executive Director, Data-Driven Economic Strategies,  
provided an overview of the demographics: a structural challenge for  
affordability, largest population groups in the United States (U.S.)/El Paso  
County (EPC)/Denver County, EPC population projections by age group,  
and rate of EPC population increase. She identified the U.S. median  
weekly real earnings, private annual wages, the need for affordability for all  
populations, U.S. annual median of existing single-family home prices,  
inventory of existing homes for sale, mortgage interest rates, and national  
home price-to-income ratio. Ms. Bailey went over the U.S. annual median  
new single-family home prices, U.S. new single-family home sales,  
quarterly U.S. home ownership rates, ten most expensive states,  
affordability of new apartments, and Colorado residential building permits  
(underbuilding) impact. She provided an overview of county median home  
prices, annual median home price appreciation, median annual home  
prices of new and existing homes in the U.S./Colorado Springs/Pikes  
Peak region, U.S./Colorado Springs existing sales distribution-May 2024,  
home building, Housing Opportunity Index, Cost of Housing Index,  
homeowner’s insurance, and new jobs in Colorado Springs.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if demand keeps home prices high. Ms.  
Bailey confirmed it does.  
Councilmember Henjum asked what the factors are that create high prices  
of homes. Ms. Bailey stated prices will increase if supply is low, the City is  
underbuilt to a greater extent than other communities, older people who  
may want to downsize do not have the economic incentive to move, and  
also zoning plays a factor.  
Cody Humphrey, Director of Planning, La Plata Communities, representing  
the applicant, went over their visions/values, agency/stakeholder meetings,  
Colorado Springs future growth regional context map, El Paso County  
Master Plan - areas of change/key areas, CSU Utility Service Center Fee  
assessment area, City limits: 1978, annexation growth: 1978 and prior,  
1979, 1981 through 1986, present day, and Amara annexation, and  
flagpole annexation examples. He identified the Amara location, three-mile  
area for annexations, current/future urban development growth, Widefield  
Water and Sanitation District, regional land ownership map, adjacent  
transportation corridors, Powers Boulevard/Meridian Road extensions, and  
distance/travel time comparisons. Mr. Humphrey went over the El Paso  
County Master Plan-employment center priority development areas, and  
regional summary.  
Mr. Humphrey provided an overview of the Amara Master Plan, advantages  
of a master planned community, Amara vision: neighborhood villages,  
community site plan, density/product mix, commercial/mixed use, open  
space/trails, stormwater management, community streets, and approach to  
sustainability. He went over the Amara parks approval, Amara parks, open  
space and trails composite plan, and Amara school districts.  
Councilmember Risley asked if the 10,000 new jobs were for primary  
employers and that number does not consider the secondary and tertiary,  
hospitality, and food service jobs related to that job growth. Mr. Humphrey  
confirmed they were and.  
Mr. Humphrey identified the housing supply/diversity, Colorado Springs job  
growth, Colorado Spring housing needs, Colorado Springs housing supply,  
projected growth needs, infill within the City, Amara housing  
densities/types, Amara product mix/housing options, affordable/attainable  
housing, and La Plata Communities’ commitment of a minimum of seven  
percent affordable housing units.  
Councilmember Henjum asked how LaPlata Communities will ensure that  
they can develop truly affordable housing. Doug Quimby, President and  
Chief Executive Officer, La Plata Communities, representing the applicant,  
stated they do not have a complete plan yet, but there are federal programs  
that provide for affordable housing projects, they have relationships with  
nationwide developers of those kinds of projects, LaPlata Communities is  
going to donate lots, require builders to participate in programs that  
provide affordable housing in all of their neighborhoods, and they have  
always partnered with community minded builders, nonprofit agencies, and  
land bank programs geared toward providing supportable housing.  
Mr. Humphrey provided an overview of Amara Colorado Springs Fire  
Department (CSFD), Amara phasing plan, CSFD letter of support,  
Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) letter of support, and public  
safety. He went over the unsolicited third-party testimonials supporting the  
military, childcare desert map, distance/travel time comparisons, and  
summary of military needs.  
Mike Ruebenson, Chief Operating Officer, La Plata Communities,  
representing the applicant, identified the results of Colorado Springs  
Utilities (CSU) review of water, sanitary sewer, electric, and natural gas.  
Councilmember Risley requested additional information regarding the  
timing of the five-year rate case which CSU discussed versus the Utility  
Extension Rider. Mr. Ruebenson stated this assumes that 55 million of the  
75 million would be incurred in 2025, but they will not be delivering homes  
for three to four years which will allow CSU additional time to adjust rates  
and address their debt issues. He stated there is currently no revenue  
associated with Amara so they only show the debt side of it and when  
revenue starts coming in, they will see more of a positive impact to the  
rider.  
Mr. Ruebenson went over the benefits of Amara to the City.  
Mr. Humphrey provided an overview of third-party testimonials, lack of  
housing in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak State College letter of  
support.  
Mr. Quimby provided a brief history of the previous annexations into the  
City which resulted in a benefit to the City and identified how Amara will be  
an even bigger benefit to the City.  
Mayor Sharon Thompson, City of Fountain, stated the City of Fountain is in  
support of this project, this will be a regionally collaborative approach to  
community building, and their initial concerns are that the City’s  
Administration has not been engaging in communication even though  
Colorado Springs will become part of the Fountain Valley, Administration  
has been relying on incorrect information that is included in the  
development agreement, public safety, and transportation.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if Mayor Thompson read the annexation  
agreement. Mayor Thompson confirmed they had. Councilmember Henjum  
stated it directs collaboration between the developer and the City of  
Fountain. Troy Johnson, Attorney, City of Fountain, stated the annexation  
agreement presumes cooperation and agreement with the City of Fountain,  
but those discussions have not occurred yet.  
President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson asked if the City of Fountain expects  
Colorado Springs to cost share some of the costs of roads, bridges, and  
water. Mayor Thompson stated the communication has not been there in  
regard to solutions.  
Councilmember Donelson stated some things, such as stormwater, will not  
be addressed until after Amara is annexed into the City. Mayor Thompson  
stated there has been a development built north of the Peaceful Valley  
which completely floods them, so they do not want to wait to address this  
issue until the end. Councilmember Donelson stated they would like the  
City of Fountain to be involved in the development planning process.  
Councilmember O’Malley asked why the City of Fountain did not join the  
Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA). Mayor Thompson  
stated it was because their citizens did not vote for it, and it failed 60/40  
and they have plans to bring that back to their citizens in the future.  
President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson requested additional information  
regarding the CSU wholesale agreement. Brian English, Development  
Projects Manager, CSU stated from a wastewater perspective, it is CSU’s  
intent to enter into a long-term wholesale service agreement with Fountain  
Sanitation District to provide wastewater services to approximately percent  
of the Amara property which is presently located within Fountain Sanitation  
District service area since they have made significant investments in  
infrastructure and treatment facilities with the expectation of serving that  
area. He stated for the other twenty percent that reside outside of the  
scope of that proposed wholesale service agreement, which has not yet  
been executed because it is subject to Amara’s annexation and approval  
by Fountain Sanitation Districts Board of Directors, while CSU did reserve  
the right to negotiate in good faith with Fountain Sanitation District to  
include it, but if that did not materialize, the developer would be responsible  
for designing and constructing sufficient extensions to extend and connect  
that area of Amara property to existing or future wastewater collection  
facilities within the city limits of Colorado Springs. He stated with respect to  
electric, CSU has expressed a willingness to potentially execute an interim  
wholesale service agreement with the City of Fountain or Mountain View  
Electric Association as a bridge solution until utilities can design and  
construct sufficient facilities to provide electric service to the Amara  
property. Mr. English stated for natural gas, CSU did express a willingness  
to negotiate with Black Hills Energy, the incumbent service provider for  
most of the Amara area and if that effort were unsuccessful then it would  
represent the critical path for providing utility services to the Amara  
development in that it would take CSU approximately four to five years to  
design and construct sufficient facilities and infrastructure to provide natural  
gas service to the Amara property. He stated there has been no such  
discussion or consideration given to any type of wholesale service  
agreement for water.  
Councilmember Talarico asked if the wholesale service agreements would  
be in place after full buildout or earlier in the development process. Mr.  
English stated they would take effect on day one after annexation into the  
City.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if any of the information provided by the  
developer was inaccurate regarding CSU. Mr. Shirola stated CSU’s  
five-year financial plan is based on funding the regulatory, reliability, and  
growth requirements, but their scope of planning is within the inside City  
boundaries of Colorado Springs, and they believe the financial targets that  
they have presented to the board are the appropriate targets and any  
additional expenses in that five-year period are required to be funded  
through a cash basis such as a rider. He stated a rider is an appropriate  
method for that situation where they can recover those expenses in real  
time as they are occurring in order to not impact those financial metrics and  
then down the road when there may be more debt capacity, the rider could  
potentially be ended, and the cost could be rolled into base rates  
depending on what's appropriate at that point in time. Travas Deal, Chief  
Executive Officer, CSU, stated CSU’s debt capacity ratio is actually 58  
percent. Ms. Barbato clarified regarding the water resource fee, LaPlata  
Communities will be paying $55 million based on 3,427 acre-feet needed  
and that does not cover the overall cost of developing those water supplies  
which equates to $147 million.  
Councilmember Henjum asked what the average CSU rate payer would  
pay over eleven years if Amara is brought into the City. Mr. Shirola stated a  
typical residential rate payer would pay approximately $389.00 over the  
course of an eleven-year period. Councilmember Donelson stated this  
would equate to $2.33 per month.  
Mr. Ruebenson stated they attempted to use the most recent numbers on  
the metrics and their conclusion is that Amara is so immaterial relative to  
the total number, and they are also going to be paying a water development  
charge.  
Mr. Ruebenson asked if CSU has contemplated regional improvements in  
their budget. Ms. Barbato confirmed they have included regional  
improvements in their budget, the capacity of those improvements would  
increase, and those projects could also be accelerated due to this  
annexation.  
Citizens Bill Murray, Tom Strand, Randy Reynolds, Katie Peshek, Nate  
Springer, Bob Leach, Steve Hochstetter, Susan Pattee, SherryLynn  
Boyles, Livia Smith, Leah Brataan, Josiah Riley, Brian Watt, Bobby Norris,  
Chris Sanders, Kristen Christy, Woody Longmire, Donna Nelson, Peggy  
Griebenow, Dorothy Kagarise, Mandy Leap, and Dana Duggan spoke in  
support of the Amara annexation.  
Citizens Jack Goble, Ron Rubin, (Fred Kinnick, Jack Carson, and Scott  
Prosuch ceded their time to Greg Strauch and David Boyd), Kee Warner,  
Tom Henley, Maggie Hannah, Jay Frost, Seth Harris, and Margaret  
Radford spoke in opposition of the Amara annexation.  
Councilmember Henjum asked what CSPD’s current response time to  
calls and level of service to citizens is. Adrian Vasquez, Chief, CSPD,  
stated for priority one calls for service, they average around eleven and a  
half minutes up to twenty minutes and they are continually looking at where  
the growth of the City is occurring so they can keep addressing that growth  
with their staffing.  
Councilmember Henjum asked what the trend of CSPD response times  
has been. Chief Vasquez stated they have seen an increase in response  
times due to the difficulty they have encountered with increasing staffing.  
Councilmember Talarico requested additional information regarding the  
parks planned for Amara. Mr. Ruebenson stated their Master Plan was  
unanimously approved by the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services  
Department and they will be building and maintaining the parks in their  
community.  
Councilmember Talarico asked if the open space and trail systems will be  
expanded. Mr. Humphrey stated the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural  
Services Department required 128 acres of park land as a requirement of  
the Park Land Dedication Ordinance (PLDO) and outside of that, they also  
have approximately 200 acres of open space and trail networks.  
Councilmember Talarico asked what the impact would be if this annexation  
was not approved. Mr. Ruebenson stated they have not spent much time on  
an alternative plan because they firmly believe in this project, but they would  
most likely go to a two and a half acre ranchette and drill wells into the  
aquifers.  
President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson asked what the housing costs will be in  
Phase 1. Mr. Ruebenson stated they estimate the cost will be in the upper  
$300,000’s to $600,000.  
President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson asked how many houses will be built in  
Phase 1. Mr. Ruebenson stated 685 units will be built in Phase 1.  
President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson asked if they will be building childcare  
facilities. Mr. Quimby stated typically an amenity in a Master Plan  
community is a recreational facility, but their concept is to build a childcare  
facility instead of a fitness center and subsidize it to be operated by  
childcare professionals.  
Councilmember Henjum requested additional information regarding the  
$30 million and then the ongoing $1.8 million fiscal impact. Charae  
McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer, stated projecting revenue out thirty years  
is difficult due to the assumptions that have to be made, there is a lot of  
variability in Sales Tax revenue, and the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR)  
will restrict the amount of revenue growth in the City.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if it is more expensive for a City to expand  
further out. Ms. McDaniel stated there is a cost for adding infrastructure to  
accommodate the growth, but there will be fees collected which will go  
toward that cost.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if the City is meeting all of its needs with the  
current budget. Ms. McDaniel stated in her experience, the demand for  
service and the needs of the departments of a local government will be  
greater than the revenue ninety percent of the time which is why  
governmental entities collect taxes and fees and they are in a fiscally  
constrained environment.  
Councilmember Henjum asked what the challenges will be regarding public  
infrastructure. Mr. Easton stated similar to CSPD, the Public Works  
Department needs more resources such as equipment/staffing and there is  
a growing backlog due to the developments which were established  
decades ago and were never maintained, but they have been trending in  
the right direction over the last five to ten years.  
Councilmember Risley asked what is unique/different about Amara in  
comparison to the burdens created by any other development, annexation,  
or growth pattern in the City. Mr. Ruebenson stated some of the amenities  
and the way they do things are advantageous to the City such as adding  
and maintaining parks and infrastructure.  
Councilmember Avila asked how much buildout there will be in five, ten,  
and fifteen years and when will the full buildout of nine thousand homes be  
accomplished. Mr. Ruebenson stated the absorption is approximately four  
hundred units per year and full buildout is anticipated at twenty-four to  
twenty-five years.  
Councilmember Avila stated she is concerned about the school district not  
being part of the Southeast Harrison School District and that this area will  
be isolated from the City much like the Southeast already is. Mr.  
Ruebenson stated building a world class community in the southside of the  
City is what attracted them, he believes other areas will develop, other  
investments will occur, and builders do not set the boundaries for school  
districts.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if annexing Amara would prevent any other  
annexations from occurring within the next year or two. Ms. Barbato stated  
they currently have annexations totaling 5,360 acre-feet which includes  
Amara which leaves 1,932 acre-feet in the queue and they have a sufficient  
water supply of 5,692 acre-feet.  
Councilmember Henjum asked when the eastern wastewater project is  
anticipated to begin. Ms. Barbato stated they are anticipating 107,000  
single-family equivalence, they are currently in the design phase, and it is  
expected to be completed in 2029.  
Councilmember Donelson commented that if this annexation is passed, the  
City will continue to use water wisely, this development will probably be the  
most water efficient development in the City, he would like Amara to work  
with the residents of Peaceful Valley, one of the most stressful things  
military members face when they have a Permanent Change of Station  
(PCS) is finding a place to live for their family, and this project is good for  
all the residents of Colorado Springs.  
Councilmember Avila stated she thinks even though this annexation is not  
perfect, it is a good project, the City needs housing, she likes that this is a  
Master Plan community, the City is growing, she believes in density, and  
there is a need to disperse all types of housing including affordable  
housing throughout the City.  
Councilmember Leinweber stated growth takes effort, it is essential, there  
are challenges which go with it, smart growth is important even with some  
risk, and balancing the table more between the north and south is an  
awesome opportunity.  
Councilmember Henjum stated she believes that LaPlata communities  
believes they are doing the right thing, she is not questioning their intent or  
value, this is a very consequential decision which she takes very seriously,  
but she has concerns about the existing City footprint, utilities, water, and  
impact on the Arkansas Valley. She stated she does not feel this is the  
right place or time for this annexation and does not feel LaPlata  
Communities has been maligned by the City or CSU over the past three  
years.  
Councilmember Talarico commented that the core of this issue is ensuring  
Colorado Springs grows in a smart way, is healthy, benefits all residents, is  
affordable for families, maintains control over local resources, energy, and  
resiliency. She stated the community is facing a housing crisis, this project  
will house 25,000 people at full buildout, this project is a critical part due to  
tremendous growth with Space Command coming back to the City, it is the  
right project in the right part of our community, it is imperative that the City  
maintains as much control over how it regulates/consumes water resources  
and abdicating this responsibility to other utilities is not wise.  
Councilmember Talarico stated LaPlata Communities has been working  
for years on this project and remained resilient through constantly changing  
rules, and this project will enhance the City’s housing supply, provide a  
beautiful master plan community in a place where housing is critically  
needed, and Southwest residents deserve an opportunity to live in in a  
master planned community so she will be voting yes on this annexation.  
Councilmember Risley stated he believes this project meets all of the  
requirements of the ten key elements of the annexation checklist such as  
housing diversity, housing proximity to serve employment centers, two  
million square feet of commercial/office space, and desirable park/open  
space. He stated if the City does not annex this development, it will be built  
in unincorporated El Paso County on nonrenewable ground water  
resources.  
President Helms stated he looks at the needs of the whole City, not just his  
fellow veterans, this was a very difficult vote for him, and even though he  
voted against item 12.F., he will be voting in support for the remaining  
items.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as  
Amara Addition No. 1 be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 5-4-0-0  
5 - Avila, Donelson, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
4 - Crow-Iverson, Helms, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.G. ANEX-23-00 Amara Addition No. 1 Annexation located along Bradley Road, east  
of S. Marksheffel Road, consisting of 0.644 acres. (Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
President Helms stated he looks at the needs of the whole City, not just his  
fellow veterans, this was a very difficult vote for him, and even though he  
voted against item 12.F., he will be voting in support for the remaining  
items.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 0.644 acres as Amara  
Addition No. 1 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation  
complies with the Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code  
Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be approved on first reading. The motion passed by  
a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.H. ANEX-23-00 A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property  
known as Amara Addition No. 2 Annexation  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as  
Amara Addition No. 2 be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.I.  
ANEX-23-00 Amara Addition No. 2 Annexation located along Bradley Road, east  
of S. Marksheffel Road, consisting of 0.957 acres.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Planning Manager, Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Peter Wysocki, Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 0.957 acres as Amara  
Addition No. 2 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation  
complies with the Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code  
Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be approved on first reading. The motion passed by  
a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
Aye:  
No:  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
12.J. ANEX-23-00 A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property  
known as Amara Addition No. 3 Annexation  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that tthe Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as  
Amara Addition No. 3 be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.K. ANEX-23-00 Amara Addition No. 3 Annexation located along Bradley Road, east  
of S. Marksheffel Road, consisting of 3.519 acres. (Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 3.519 acres as Amara  
Addition No. 3 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation  
complies with the Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code  
Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be approved on first reading. The motion passed by  
a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.L. ANEX-23-00 A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property  
known as Amara Addition No. 4 Annexation  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as  
Amara Addition No. 4 be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.M. ANEX-23-00 Amara Addition No. 4 Annexation located along Bradley Road, east  
of S. Marksheffel Road, consisting of 1.878 acres. (Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 1.878 acres as Amara  
Addition No. 4 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation  
complies with the Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code  
Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203. The motion passed by a vote of  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.O. ANEX-23-00 A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property  
known as Amara Addition No. 5 Annexation  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as  
Amara Addition No. 5 be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.P. ANEX-23-00 Amara Addition No. 5 Annexation located along Bradley Road, east  
of S. Marksheffel Road, consisting of 7.381 acres. (Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 7.381 acres as Amara  
Addition No. 5 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation  
complies with the Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code  
Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be approved on first reading. The motion passed by  
a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.Q. ANEX-23-00 A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property  
known as Amara Addition No. 6 Annexation  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as  
Amara Addition No. 6 be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.R. ANEX-23-00 Amara Addition No. 6 Annexation located along Bradley Road, east  
of S. Marksheffel Road, consisting of 7.448 acres. (Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 7.448 acres as Amara  
Addition No. 6 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation  
complies with the Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code  
Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be approved on first reading. The motion passed by  
a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.S. ANEX-23-00 A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property  
known as Amara Addition No. 7 Annexation  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as  
Amara Addition No. 7 be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.T. ANEX-23-00 Amara Addition No. 7 Annexation located along Bradley Road, east  
of S. Marksheffel Road, consisting of 9.192 acres. (Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 9.192 acres as Amara  
Addition No. 7 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation  
complies with the Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code  
Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be approved on first reading. The motion passed by  
a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.U. ANEX-23-00 A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property  
known as Amara Addition No. 8 Annexation  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as  
Amara Addition No. 8 be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
Aye:  
No:  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
12.V. ANEX-23-00 Amara Addition No. 8 Annexation located along Bradley Road, east  
of S. Marksheffel Road, consisting of 4.951 acres. (Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 4.951 acres as Amara  
Addition No. 8 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation  
complies with the Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code  
Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be approved on first reading. The motion passed by  
a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.W. ANEX-23-00 A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property  
known as Amara Addition No. 9 Annexation  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as  
Amara Addition No. 9 be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.X. ANEX-23-00 Amara Addition No. 9 Annexation located along Bradley Road, east  
of S. Marksheffel Road, consisting of 2.223 acres.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 2.223 acres as Amara  
Addition No. 9 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation  
complies with the Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code  
Chapter 7 Section 7.6.20 be approved on first reading. The motion passed by  
a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.Y. ANEX-23-00 A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property  
known as Amara Addition No. 10 Annexation  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as  
Amara Addition No. 10 be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.Z. ANEX-23-00 Amara Addition No. 10 Annexation located along Bradley Road, east  
of S. Marksheffel Road, consisting of 7.117 acres.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 7.117 acres as Amara  
Addition No. 10 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation  
complies with the Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code  
Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be approved on first reading. The motion passed by  
a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.AA. ANEX-23-00 A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property  
known as Amara Addition No. 11 Annexation  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as  
Amara Addition No. 11 and approving the annexation agreement be adopted.  
The motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.AB. ANEX-23-00 Amara Addition No. 11 Annexation located near the northeast corner  
of Squirrel Creek Road and Link Road consisting of 145.176 acres.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 145.176 acres as Amara  
Addition No. 11 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation  
complies with the Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code  
Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be approved on first reading. The motion passed by  
a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.AC. ANEX-23-00 A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property  
known as Amara Addition No. 12 Annexation  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as  
Amara Addition No. 12 and approving the annexation agreement be adopted.  
The motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.AD. ANEX-23-00 Amara Addition No. 12 Annexation located near the northeast corner  
of Squirrel Creek Road and Link Road consisting of 105.274 acres.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 105.274 acres as Amara  
Addition No. 12 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation  
complies with the Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code  
Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be approved on first reading. The motion passed by  
a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.AE. ANEX-23-00 A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property  
known as Amara Addition No. 13 Annexation  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as  
Amara Addition No. 13 and approving the annexation agreement be adopted.  
The motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.AF. ANEX-23-00 Amara Addition No. 13 Annexation located near the northeast corner  
of Squirrel Creek Road and Link Road consisting of 85.462 acres.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 85.462 acres as Amara  
Addition No. 13 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation  
complies with the Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code  
Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be approved on first reading. The motion passed by  
a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.AG. ANEX-23-00 A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property  
known as Amara Addition No. 14 Annexation  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as  
Amara Addition No. 14 and approving the annexation agreement be adopted.  
The motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.AH. ANEX-23-00 Amara Addition No. 14 Annexation located near the northeast corner  
of Squirrel Creek Road and Link Road consisting of 2.633 acres.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 2.633 acres as Amara  
Addition No. 14 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation  
complies with the Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code  
Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be approved on first reading. The motion passed by  
a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.AI. ANEX-23-00 A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property  
known as Amara Addition No. 15 Annexation  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as  
Amara Addition No. 15 and approving the annexation agreement be adopted.  
The motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.AJ. ANEX-23-00 Amara Addition No. 15 Annexation located near the northeast corner  
of Squirrel Creek Road and Link Road consisting of 188.445 acres.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 188.445 acres as Amara  
Addition No. 15 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation  
complies with the Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code  
Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be approved on first reading. The motion passed by  
a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.AK. ANEX-23-00 A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property  
known as Amara Addition No. 16 Annexation  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as  
Amara Addition No. 16 and approving the annexation agreement be adopted.  
The motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.AL. ANEX-23-00 Amara Addition No. 16 Annexation located near the northeast corner  
of Squirrel Creek Road and Link Road consisting of 191.096 acres.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 191.096 acres as Amara  
Addition No. 16 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation  
complies with the Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code  
Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be approved on first reading. The motion passed by  
a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.AM ANEX-23-00 A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property  
known as Amara Addition No. 17 Annexation  
.
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as  
Amara Addition No. 17 and approving the annexation agreement be adopted.  
The motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.AN. ANEX-23-00 Amara Addition No. 17 Annexation located near the northeast corner  
of Squirrel Creek Road and Link Road consisting of 153.337 acres.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 153.337 acres as Amara  
Addition No. 17 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation  
complies with the Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code  
Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be approved on first reading. The motion passed by  
a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.AO. ANEX-23-00 A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property  
known as Amara Addition No. 18 Annexation  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as  
Amara Addition No. 18 and approving the annexation agreement be adopted.  
The motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.AP. ANEX-23-00 Amara Addition No. 18 Annexation located near the northeast corner  
of Squirrel Creek Road and Link Road consisting of 372.380 acres.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 372.380 acres as Amara  
Addition No. 18 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation  
complies with the Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code  
Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be approved on first reading. The motion passed by  
a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.AQ. ANEX-23-00 A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property  
known as Amara Addition No. 19 Annexation  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as  
Amara Addition No. 19 and approving the annexation agreement be adopted.  
The motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.AR. ANEX-23-00 Amara Addition No. 19 Annexation located near the northeast corner  
of Squirrel Creek Road and Link Road consisting of 305.431 acres.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 305.431 acres as Amara  
Addition No. 19 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation  
complies with the Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code  
Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be approved on first reading. The motion passed by  
a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.AS. ANEX-23-00 A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property  
known as Amara Addition No. 20 Annexation  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as  
Amara Addition No. 20 and approving the annexation agreement be adopted.  
The motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.AT. ANEX-23-00 Amara Addition No. 20 Annexation located near the northeast corner  
of Squirrel Creek Road and Link Road consisting of 86.744 acres.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 86.744 acres as Amara  
Addition No. 20 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation  
complies with the Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code  
Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be approved on first reading. The motion passed by  
a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.AU. ANEX-23-00 A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property  
known as Amara Addition No. 21 Annexation  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as  
Amara Addition No. 21 and approving the annexation agreement be adopted.  
The motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.AV. ANEX-23-00 Amara Addition No. 21 Annexation located near the northeast corner  
of Squirrel Creek Road and Link Road consisting of 337.474 acres.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 337.474 acres as Amara  
Addition No. 21 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation  
complies with the Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code  
Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be approved on first reading. The motion passed by  
a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.AW ANEX-23-00 A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property  
known as Amara Addition No. 22 Annexation  
.
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as  
Amara Addition No. 22 and approving the annexation agreement be adopted.  
The motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.AX. ANEX-23-00 Amara Addition No. 22 Annexation located near the northeast corner  
of Squirrel Creek Road and Link Road consisting of 816.132 acres.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 816.132 acres as Amara  
Addition No. 22 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation  
complies with the Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code  
Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be approved on first reading. The motion passed by  
a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.AY. ANEX-23-00 A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property  
known as Amara Addition No. 23 Annexation  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based  
thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as  
Amara Addition No. 23 and approving the annexation agreement be adopted.  
The motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.AZ. ANEX-23-00 Amara Addition No. 23 Annexation located near the northeast corner  
of Squirrel Creek Road and Link Road consisting of 390.593 acres.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Ordinance approving the annexation of 390.593 acres as Amara  
Addition No. 23 Annexation based upon the findings that the annexation  
complies with the Conditions for Annexation, as set forth in City Code  
Chapter 7 Section 7.6.203 be approved on first reading. The motion passed by  
a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.BA. LUPL-24-000 A Master Plan for the Amara Annexation establishing commercial,  
industrial, civic, single-family residential, multi-family residential,  
parks and open space land uses. The Amara Annexation is generally  
located near the northeast corner of Squirrel Creek Road and Link  
Road, south of Bradley Road, and consists of 3172.796 acres.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Amara Master Plan based upon the findings that the request  
complies with the review criteria as set forth in City Code Chapter 7 Section  
7.5.408 be approved. The motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12.BB ZONE-24-00 Establishment of the the A (Agricultural) zoning district for the Amara  
Annexation, consisting of 3172.796 acres, generally located near the  
northeast corner of Squirrel Creek Road and Link Road, south of  
Bradley Road. (Legislative)  
.
Presenter:  
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood  
Services  
Kevin Walker, Interim Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services  
Please see comments in Agenda item 12.F.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Risley,  
that the Ordinance approving the establishment of the A (Agriculture) zoning  
district for the Amara Annexation, based upon the findings that the request  
complies with the criteria set forth in City Code Chapter 7 Section 7.5.603.B  
be approved on first reading. The motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Avila, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
3 - Crow-Iverson, Henjum, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
13. Added Item Agenda  
There were no items added to the Agenda.  
14. Executive Session  
There was no Executive Session.  
15. Adjourn  
There being no further business to come before City Council, President  
Helms adjourned the meeting at 8:33 PM.  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk