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Tuesday, June 13, 2023  
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call  
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  
A moment of silence was observed in honor of former Councilmember  
Stephannie Fortune who passed away early this morning. The Invocation  
was made by Reverend Lee Ann Bryce from the First Congregational  
Church.  
President Helms, Fiona, Benjamin, and Isaac Fickert, Committee Chair  
Pack 100 and Troop 404, Boy Scouts of America, led the Pledge of  
Allegiance and recognized June 14, 2023 as Flag Day.  
Councilmember Donelson stated the flag he had brought to honor Flag Day  
now represents former Councilmember Fortune, June 14, 2023 is also the  
248th birthday of the United States Army, and the twenty-one-day period  
between Flag Day and the Fourth of July is known as Honor America Days.  
3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements  
There were no changes to 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:  
4A.A. SUBD-23-00 Ordinance No. 23-28 vacating a remaining portion of a public  
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right-of-way known as Country Lane No. 2 consisting of 4,807 square  
feet located between 7529 Rustic Lane and 7629 Rustic Lane.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning and Community  
Development  
Peter Wysocki, AICP, Planning Director, Planning and Community  
Development  
Attachments: Ordinance  
Exhibit A - Legal Description  
Exhibit B - Vacation Plat  
To Be Provided  
Vicinity Map  
7.7.402.C Vacation Procedures  
Staff Presentation  
Signed Ordinance No. 23-28.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4B. First Presentation:  
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4B.A.  
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 23, 2023  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: 5-23-2023 City Council Meeting Minutes Final  
The Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.  
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4B.B.  
A resolution approving an Economic Development Agreement between  
the City of Colorado Springs and Project Verge  
Presenter:  
Shawna Lippert, Senior Economic Development Specialist  
Bob Cope, Economic Development Officer  
Attachments: RES_ProjectVerge_2023  
Project Verge_Economic Development Agreement  
EDA Presentation-Verge  
Signed Resolution No. 81-23 (needs executed EDA).pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
23-222  
4B.C.  
A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer of  
Colorado Springs Utilities to Enter Into a Long-term Water Treatment  
Contract between the Fountain Valley Authority and the City of Colorado  
Springs, the City of Fountain, Security Water District, Stratmoor Hills  
Water District, and Widefield Water and Sanitation District  
Presenter:  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments: CSU-FVA_WaterTreatmentAgreementRES-2023-04-24[37934]Final  
FINAL Water Treatment Contract for FVA - 3-17-23  
Signed Resolution No. 82-23.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
23-280  
4B.D.  
A resolution finding a petition for annexation of the area known as Hope  
Chapel Addition No. 1 consisting of 4.6136-acres to be in substantial  
compliance with section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S. and setting a hearing date  
of July 25, 2023, for the Colorado Springs City Council to consider the  
annexation of the area.  
(Legislative)  
Related Files: 23-300  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning & Community  
Development  
Peter Wysocki, Planning and Community Development Director  
Attachments: Resolution - Hope Chapel Addition No. 1  
Exhibit A - Hope Chapel Addition No. 1  
Annexation Plat - Hope Chapel Addition No. 1  
Vicinity Map  
Signed Resolution No. 83-23.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
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4B.E.  
A resolution finding a petition for annexation of the area known as Hope  
Chapel Addition No. 2 consisting of 9.8807-acres to be in substantial  
compliance with section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S. and setting a hearing date  
of July 25, 2023, for the Colorado Springs City Council to consider the  
annexation of the area.  
(Legislative)  
Related Files: 23-280  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning & Community  
Development  
Peter Wysocki, Planning and Community Development Director  
Attachments: Resolution - Hope Chapell Addition No. 2  
Exhibit A - Hope Chapel Addition No. 2  
Annexation Plat - Hope Chapel Addition No. 2  
Vicinity Map  
Signed Resolution No. 84-23.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
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4B.F.  
A resolution finding a petition for annexation of the area known as T5  
Addition No. 1 consisting of 20,064 square feet to be in substantial  
compliance with section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S. and setting a hearing date  
of July 25, 2023, for the Colorado Springs City Council to consider the  
annexation of the area.  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Gabe Sevigny, Planning Supervisor, Planning & Community  
Development  
Peter Wysocki, Planning and Community Development Director  
Attachments: Resolution  
Exhibit A  
T5 Addition No. 1 - Annexation Plat  
Vicinity Map  
Signed Resolution No. 85-23.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
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4B.G.  
The City Clerk reports that on May 23, 2023 there was filed with her a  
petition for the annexation of Authentix Wolf Ranch 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:  
Memo to Clerk Annexation  
Petition_AuthentixWolfRanch_AdditionNo1.pdf  
4_Authentix-Wolf-Ranch-Addition-No-1-Legal-Description.pdf  
2_Authentix Wolf Ranch Vicinity Map.jpg  
1_Tri-Lakes_COS_general_owner_consultant_and_developer_execute  
d.pdf  
1-Hooks_Group_COS_general_owner_consultant_and_developer_auth  
orization_Executed.pdf  
3_Annexation_Petition_Hooks_Group.pdf  
3_Annexation_Petition_Tri-Lakes.pdf  
5_Authentix_Wolf_Ranch_Add_No1_Annexation_Plat_2nd_Submittal  
(2023-0503).pdf  
6_COS_Statement_of_Authority_Hooks_Group_Executed.pdf  
6_COS_Statement_of_Authority_Tri-Lakes_Executed.pdf  
This Item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
4B.H. ZONE-23-00 A zone change relating to 3.53 acres from PBC/cr (Planned Business  
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Center with conditions of record) to PBC (Planned Business Center [to  
be known as MX-M (Mixed Use Medium Scale)]) located at the  
southwest intersection of Roller Coaster Road and North Gate  
Boulevard.  
Presenter:  
Katelynn Wintz, Planning Supervisor, Planning & Community  
Development  
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning & Community Development  
Attachments: Ordinance  
Exhibit A - Legal  
Exhibit B - Depiction Addendum  
Staff Report  
Project Statement  
PlanCOS Vision Map  
CPC_Minutes_05.10.23_Roller Coaster Commercial  
7.5.603 Findings - ZC  
Presentation  
This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Talarico,  
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. Mayor's Business  
President Helms introduced Mayor Yemi who honored former  
Councilmember Stephannie Fortune and provided a brief overview of all  
her achievements and contributions to the City.  
6. Recognitions  
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6.A.  
A Joint Proclamation recognizing June 19, 2023 as Juneteenth  
Presenter:  
Yolanda Avila, Councilmember District 4  
Yemi Mobolade, Mayor  
Attachments: Proclamation Juneteenth  
Councilmember Avila read the joint Proclamation recognizing June 19,  
2023 as Juneteenth.  
Danielle Summerville, Community, Diversity, and Outreach Programs  
Manager, introduced June Waller with the National Association for the  
Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Colorado Springs, Jennifer and  
DeAndre “D” Smith, One Body ENT/organizers of Juneteenth, Linda  
Weiss, President and CEO, and Jashawn Jackson Community Cultural  
Collective, Minister Earl Schaffer Jr., Pikes Peak Diversity Council, Regina  
English, State Representative, House District 17 Southeast Corridor,  
provided an overview of the history and importance of Juneteenth, the  
community events scheduled June 16 through June 18, 2023 at America  
the Beautiful Park, expressed appreciation for the City’s acknowledgement  
of Juneteenth.  
Mayor Yemi spoke about Juneteenth representing a day of remembrance  
and truth.  
Several Councilmembers expressed appreciation for all their efforts in  
bringing the community together.  
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6.B.  
A Resolution in recognition of the 25th Anniversary of Art on the Streets  
Presenter:  
Michelle Talarico, Councilmember District 3  
Attachments: Art on the Streets  
Signed Resolution No. 86-23.pdf  
Councilmember Talarico read a Resolution in recognition of the 25th  
Anniversary of Art on the Streets.  
Susan Edmondson, President and CEO, Downtown Partnership,  
introduced Michelle Winchell, Executive Director, Downtown Ventures who  
provided a brief history of Art on the Streets.  
Councilmember Risley spoke about the importance of Art on the Street in  
providing for the vitality and vibrance of the downtown core.  
Motion by President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson, seconded by Councilmember  
Talarico, that the Resolution in recognition of the 25th Anniversary of Art on the  
Streets 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  
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6.C.  
Appointments to City Council Board, Commissions, and Committees  
Presenter:  
Randy Helms, Council President, and Councilmember District 2  
Attachments: 061323 Boards Commissions and Committee Appointments  
2023.05.16 Downtown BID board - Michael Brantner  
President Helms presented the City Council Appointments to Boards,  
Commissions, and Committees.  
There were no comments on this item.  
Motion by Councilmember Avila, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber, that  
the Appointments to City Council Board, 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  
7. Citizen Discussion For Items Not On Today's Agenda  
Citizen Janice Moglen wished everyone a happy Father’s Day and spoke  
about Katharine Lee Bates and her contributions to the community and the  
tourism industry.  
Citizen Jim Coonradt, Cottonwood Creek Disk Golf Club, spoke about his  
concerns with the environmental conditions which will occur after the  
completion of the stormwater project on the course.  
Citizen Andrew Dalby spoke against Senate Bill 190.  
Citizen Jaymen Johnson expressed appreciation for the citizens who  
spoke, and the recognitions given by City Council at today's meeting and  
honored former Councilmember Stephannie Fortune for her dedication and  
work for District 3.  
8. Items Called Off Consent Calendar  
There were no items called off the Consent Calendar.  
9. Utilities Business  
There was no Utilities Business.  
10. Unfinished Business  
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10.A.  
Ordinance No. 23-29 amending Ordinance No. 22-90 (2023 Budget  
Appropriation Ordinance) for a supplemental appropriation to the  
Lodgers & Auto Rental Tax (LART) Fund in the amount of $717,960 for  
additional projects and events recommended by the LART Citizen  
Advisory Committee and as amended by City Council; and to the Capital  
Improvements Program (CIP) Fund in the amount of $250,000 for a  
LART-funded capital project that will be administered by the City of  
Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department  
Presenter:  
Chris Fiandaca, City Budget Manager  
PK McPherson, Chair, LART Citizen Advisory Committee  
Attachments: Amended LART Ordinance 2023  
Amended 2023 LART Resolution Exhibit A Rev for off-cycle  
LART Presentation  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer, presented the Ordinance for a  
supplemental appropriation of $710,460 to the Lodgers and Automobile  
Rental Tax (LART) fund for additional projects and events as  
recommended by the LART Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) and to the  
Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Fund in the amount of $250,000 for  
LART-funded capital projects that will be administered by the City of  
Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department.  
Councilmember Donelson requested the Ordinance be amended for an  
additional appropriation of $7,500 to Colorado International Events to fund  
the Pikes or Bust Rodeo Parade due to the organization discovering ten  
days ago that the company who was going to provide the barricades for the  
event is no longer able to do it.  
John O’Donnell, applicant, provided an overview of the events they have  
organized in the community, their budget, and the barricade donors need to  
back out due to staffing issues.  
David Siegal, Vice Chair LART CAC, stated their concern about this  
request will set a precedent for applicants to request additional funding  
after the application review process is complete. He also honored former  
Councilmember Stephannie Fortune.  
Councilmember Risley stated he believes this would be a unique situation.  
Councilmember Avila commented there was a lot of push back when an  
additional supplemental appropriation was made last year for the  
Juneteenth and Fiestas Patrias and requested an overview of the  
organizations and the amounts approved for the off-cycle funding. Ms.  
McDaniel provided that information.  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember Risley, to  
amend Ordinance No. 23-29 approving a supplemental appropriation to the  
Lodgers & Auto Rental Tax (LART) Fund and the Capital Improvements Program  
(CIP) Fund for an additional appropriation of $7,500 to Colorado International  
Events to fund the Pikes or Bust Rodeo Parade be approved. The motion passed  
by a vote of 7-1-1-0  
7 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
Aye:  
No:  
1 - Avila  
1 - Leinweber  
Excused:  
Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Henjum, that  
Ordinance No. 23-29 approving a supplemental appropriation to the Lodgers &  
Auto Rental Tax (LART) Fund and the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Fund  
as amended for an additional appropriation of $7,500 to Colorado International  
Events to fund the Pikes or Bust Rodeo Parade be passed on first reading. The  
motion passed by a vote of 8-0-1-0  
11. New Business  
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11.A.  
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 Royal Pine Apartments.  
Steve Posey, Community Development Division Manager  
John Bales, Fred Marienthal, Kutak Rock LLP  
Peter Wysocki, Director of Planning and Community Development  
Attachments: 2023.05.22_Royal Pines_Inducement Resolution  
Royal Pine Drive CC Work Session_05222023_Updated 4-25-23  
Signed Resolution No. 87-23.pdf  
President Helms stated the public hearing today is for consideration of the  
Resolution declaring the intent to issue revenue bonds and does not  
approve the construction of the project, authorize building permits, or issue  
bonds. He stated the Planning Department has recently received a land  
use application related to this project and will go through the City’s Land  
Use Review process which could include a hearing before City Council.  
Ben Bolinger, Legislative Counsel, reiterated that the land use approval  
process is separate from this item which is a preliminary Resolution on  
issuing bonds and an approval today does not obligate Councilmembers to  
support the project.  
Councilmember Donelson clarified that even if the proposed Resolution is  
approved today, the bonds will not be issued until the project is approved.  
Steve Posey, Community Development Division Manager, Planning and  
Community Development Department, presented the resolution declaring  
the intent of the City to issue its multifamily housing revenue bonds to  
finance the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of an  
affordable multifamily housing facility known as Royal Pine Apartments. He  
stated this is a finance item related to Private Activity Bonds (PAB), not a  
land use item, there is no risk or liability to the City in issuing these bonds,  
the developer will still have to go through the Land Use Review process,  
and adopting this Resolution does not guarantee that the bonds will be  
issued. He stated the proposed Resolution indicates to Colorado Housing  
and Finance Authority (CHAFA) that the City wants to use a portion of the  
City’s annual allocation to build an affordable housing apartment project,  
the project is consistent with HomeCOS, the City’s Fee Rebate Program,  
PAB Working Group, and providing housing for a segment of the City’s  
workforce.  
Citizens Erin Maruzzella, Executive Director, Innovations in Aging  
Collaborative, Randy Scott, Pikes Peak Housing Network, Lee Patke,  
Executive Director, Greccio Housing, David Lord, Chair, Leadership  
Council, Pikes Peak Housing Network, Gaby Glassford, Data Driven  
Economic Strategies, Susan Edmondson, President and CEO, Downtown  
Partnership, Beth Diana, Director of Public Affairs, La Plata Communities,  
Marla Novak, Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Housing and  
Building Association of Colorado Springs/Community Housing Ability  
Taskforce (CHAT), Paula Stecker, member of Colorado Springs Faith  
Table, Susan Bolduc, member of Colorado Springs Faith Table and  
statewide Sustainable Housing Coalition, Beth Lindquist, Together  
Colorado, Dave Dazlich, Vice President, Government Affairs, Colorado  
Springs Chamber and EDC, Zurit Horowit, John Shether, Board Member  
Westside Cares, Scott Corea, Project Specialist, Community Health  
Partnership, and Shawn Brennan spoke in support of the proposed  
Resolution.  
Citizens Steve Parrish, Susan Forget, Vicki Kapron, Jim Blair, Jim  
Zendejas, Nathalie Ingram, Dan Bloom, Steven Glendenning, Barbara  
Vinshettal, Sarah Markham, Brian Live, John Barto, Les, and Al Peterson  
spoke in opposition to the proposed Resolution.  
Councilmember Avila requested the where the data regarding 5,500  
vacancies was obtained. Mr. Parrish stated www.apartments.com  
<http://www.apartments.com>.  
Councilmember Donelson requested Mr. Bolinger address the concerns  
regarding covenants. Mr. Bolinger stated the City does not have jurisdiction  
over private contracts or covenants, so it is not the responsibility of City  
Council to enforce them, jurisdiction lies with the district court. Mr. Zendejas  
stated City Council has no right to overrule a private contract between his  
three owners and the developer. Mr. Bolinger stated nothing City Council  
does today will alter that private contract. Mr. Zendejas stated he agrees  
with that, but if his clients choose to attempt to enforce their rights, they will  
have to do so at the beginning of the process.  
President Helms asked if Mr. Zendejas’ clients own property in the area of  
the project. Mr. Zendajas stated his clients own three of the eight business  
lots and they will enforce the private agreement with developer which stated  
the area would be commercial. President Helms asked if they would sell  
their lots to the developer. Mr. Zendajas stated they have not been asked  
to.  
Councilmember Risley clarified that if there is a rezoning application for  
this project, there will be adequate public notifications and a robust  
process involving the residents and reviewing the applications, but today is  
a financial matter.  
Councilmember Donelson requested clarification regarding whether the  
implementation of the Unified Development Code (UDC) changed the  
zoning allowances for this area. Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and  
Community Development, stated this area was zoned Planned Business  
Center (PBC) which allows commercial, retail, office uses, and multi-family  
zoning subject to a conditional use permit approval by the Planning  
Commission and under the new UDC, the PBC zone changed to a  
Mixed-Use Medium Intensity which allows multi-family as a permitted use  
by right.  
Mr. Peterson asked if this proposed Resolution was similar to getting  
preapproved for a mortgage. Mr. Bolinger stated it is the intent to issue  
bonds and it would take an Ordinance to issue the bonds which would  
happen in the future.  
Councilmember Donelson requested this item be postponed to the July 11,  
2023 City Council meeting and that Mr. Wysocki and Mr. Posey meet with  
the citizens to explain more clearly the process.  
Councilmember Avila asked if a postponement would affect the project. Mr.  
Wysocki could delay the submittal of the applications for the project itself  
and until those applications are received, they would not be able to answer  
all the questions the citizens may have regarding the project.  
Michael Montgomery reminded Council there are already two other land  
use application hearings scheduled for July 11, 2023. President Helms  
stated he is concerned with pushing it out that far.  
Mr. Posey stated it is important to separate the finance process from the  
land use process and there are no materials available for a land use  
discussion because none of those applications have been submitted yet.  
Eric Grodahl, Principal, DBG Development, representing the development,  
stated they have not submitted a Development Plan, this financial step is  
the first step in the process, and they have every intention to go above and  
beyond what is required for neighborhood reach out. He stated they are a  
long-term owner of everything they build/develop, they have an interest in  
being a good neighbor in every community they enter, they will be available  
to answer questions, and solicit feedback.  
Councilmember Leinweber stated when projects are postponed, costs are  
added, and they have not gotten to the stage to whether this location is  
appropriate for this affordable housing project.  
Councilmember Avila stated this item is legislative, but once this project is  
quasi-judicial it changes how citizens can obtain information and does not  
support delaying it.  
Councilmember O’Malley stated he supports delaying the Resolution and  
he will not be supporting the money going to that neighborhood for that  
project.  
Councilmember Henjum stated she will not be supporting a delay,  
expressed appreciation for everyone who came to speak today, explained  
how citizens can learn about the governmental processes, how there will be  
opportunity for them to engage in this project, and stated there is a great  
need for affordable housing in the community.  
Councilmember Donelson stated he does not see that a two-week delay  
would have great consequences but will allow for residents to get their  
questions answered and requested this item be postponed to the June 27,  
2023 City Council meeting.  
John Bales, Kutak Rock, Third-Party Bond Counsel for the City, stated this  
Resolution is saying that the City intends to issue bonds, and there are  
certain qualifications before they do issue bonds which include all the  
entitlements, approval by the City, and approval by bond counsel. He stated  
this Resolution sets aside the PAB bond cap so they can continue the  
process.  
Councilmember Risley requested citizens continue to trust Council and the  
process and stated they will look for ways to mitigate their concerns and  
will continue to do what they believe is the right thing to do for the  
community and the City.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked what percentage of the PAB would be  
used for this project. Mr. Posey identified the proposed PAB allocations  
and projects for 2022 and 2023 and stated that there would still be bonds  
available at the state level to finance other projects. Councilmember  
Leinweber asked if developers compete for this funding. Mr. Posey  
confirmed that they do. Councilmember Leinweber asked if the funding  
would go away if the City does not use it. Mr. Posey stated the City has  
three years to use it.  
Mr. Wysocki spoke about all the considerations which go into the review  
process for projects like this especially when it is a competitive application  
for Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and  
PAB allocations.  
Councilmember Donelson stated if this item is postponed, the citizens  
questions and concerns could be answered over the period of two weeks  
and their trust in Council can be maintained.  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember O'Malley, that  
the 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 Royal Pine Apartments be postponed to June 27, 2023 City  
Council meeting. The motion failed by a vote of 4-5-0-0  
4 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, and O'Malley  
5 - Avila, Henjum, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
Aye:  
No:  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if there are other organizations applying  
for these funds. Mr. Posey stated there are at the state level, but not for  
these local fund PAB.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,  
that the 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 Royal Pine Apartments be adopted. The motion passed by a  
vote of 7-2-0-0  
7 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
2 - Donelson, and O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
12. Public Hearing  
There was no Public Hearing.  
13. Added Item Agenda  
There were no items added to the Agenda.  
14. Executive Session  
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14.A.  
In accord with City Charter art. III, § 3-60(d) and its incorporated  
Colorado Open Meetings Act, C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) and (e), the City  
Council, in Open Session, is to determine whether it will hold a Closed  
Executive Session. The issue to be discussed involves consultation with  
the City Attorney, discussing strategy for negotiations, and instructing  
negotiators regarding an intergovernmental agreement and a related  
construction agreement.  
The President of Council shall poll the City Councilmembers, and, upon  
consent of two-thirds of the members present, may conduct a Closed  
Executive Session. In the event any City Councilmember is participating  
electronically or telephonically in the Closed Executive Session, each  
City Councilmember participating in the Closed Executive Session shall  
affirmatively state for the record that no other member of the public not  
authorized to participate in the Closed Executive Session is present or  
able to hear the matters discussed as part of the Closed Executive  
Session. If consent to the Closed Executive Session is not given, the  
item may be discussed in Open Session or withdrawn from  
consideration.  
Presenter:  
Wynetta Massey, City Attorney  
Attachments: Closed Session memo - Airport IGA  
Ben Bolinger, Legislative Counsel, City Attorney’s Office, stated in accord  
with City Charter art. III, § 3-60(d) and its incorporated Colorado Open  
Meetings Act, C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) and (e), the City Council, in Open  
Session, is to determine whether it will hold a Closed Executive Session.  
The issue to be discussed involves consultation with the City Attorney,  
discussing strategy for negotiations, and instructing negotiators regarding  
an intergovernmental agreement and a related construction agreement.  
Council President Helms polled Council regarding the desire to proceed  
with a Closed Executive Session. At least two-thirds of Council agreed to  
proceed in Closed Executive Session.  
15. Adjourn  
There being no further business to come before City Council, Council  
adjourned.  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk