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Tuesday, December 9, 2025  
9:00 AM  
Council Chambers  
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call  
President Crow-Iverson called the meeting to order at 9:02 AM.  
9 -  
Present:  
Councilmember Tom Bailey, President Lynette Crow-Iverson,  
Councilmember Dave Donelson, Councilmember Kimberly Gold,  
Councilmember Nancy Henjum, Councilmember David Leinweber,  
Councilmember Roland Rainey Jr., President Pro Tem Brian Risley, and  
Councilmember Brandy Williams  
Councilmember Williams attended the meeting virtually.  
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance  
The Invocation was made by Colorado Springs Police Department  
Chaplain, Gene Steinkirchner, from Stone Church.  
President Crow-Iverson led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
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:  
25-623  
4A.A.  
Ordinance No. 25-99 Creating a new Article 15 (Prohibition Against the  
Use of Graywater Within the City) of Chapter 6 (Neighborhood  
Vitality/Community Health) Prohibiting the Use of Graywater within the  
City  
Presenter:  
Lauren Swenson, Environmental Services Manager, Colorado Springs  
Utilities  
Jenny Bishop, Engineer IV, Water Resource Planning, Colorado Springs  
Utilities  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments: Ch6-GraywaterProhibition-ORD-2025-10-29  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-99.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
25-574  
4A.B.  
An Ordinance Amending Budget Ordinance No. 24-104 (2025 Budget  
Appropriation Ordinance) for a Supplemental Appropriation to the Trails,  
Open Space and Parks Fund up to $4,150,000 to Complete the  
Acquisition of approximately 130 Acres of Property, identified as the  
Cheyenne Mountain State Park Extension for the Purpose of Public  
Open Space and Trails  
Presenter:  
Britt Haley, Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services  
Department  
Lonna Thelen, Program Manager, Trails, Open Space and Parks  
(TOPS) Program  
David Deitemeyer, Senior Program Administrator, Trails, Open Space  
and Parks (TOPS) Program  
Attachments: Ordinance - TOPS supplemental approp - CMSP Extension.docx  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-100.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4B. First Presentation:  
25-660  
4B.A.  
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 25, 2025  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: 11-25-2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Final  
The Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.  
25-624  
4B.B.  
A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs consenting to the  
dissolution of the College Creek Metropolitan District.  
Council District 2  
Presenter:  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: RES_College_Creek_MD_Consent to Dissolution  
College_Creek_MD_Cover_Memo  
College_Creek_MD_Notice_of_Filing_Petition  
Exhibit_A_Resolution_of_the_Board_of_Directors  
Exhibit_B_Certified_Financial_Statement  
Resolution_128-06_College_Creek_MD_Service_Plan  
College_Creek_MD_Dissolution_Issuance_Staff_Presentation  
Signed Resolution No. 193-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-625  
4B.C.  
A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property located at  
1765 North Academy Boulevard to be used for the Rock Island  
Substation Relocation Project  
Presenter:  
Jessica K. Davis, Land Resource Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments:  
FINAL_CC Resolution_Rock Island Substation Relocation Property  
Acquisition_1765 N. Academy  
FINAL_CC Presentation_Rock Island Sub_1765 N Academy  
Signed Resolution No. 194-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-626  
4B.D.  
A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property Located at  
1856 North Academy Boulevard to be used for the Rock Island  
Substation Relocation Project  
Presenter:  
Jessica K. Davis, Land Resource Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments:  
FINL_CC Resolution_Rock Island Substation Relocation_1856 N.  
Academy Blvd.  
FINAL_CC Presentation_Rock Island Sub_1856 N Academy Blvd  
Signed Resolution No. 195-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-627  
4B.E.  
A Resolution Authorizing The Use Of A Possession And Use Agreement  
And Eminent Domain To Acquire Permanent Easements On Real  
Properties Owned By The Lockwood Limited Liability Company Needed  
For The Kelker To South Plant Transmission Project  
Presenter:  
Jessica K. Davis, Land Resource Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments:  
FINAL_CC Presentation_Easement Acquisition_Eminent  
Domain_Lockwood  
Exhibits to CC Resolution_Lockwood Limited Liability Company  
FINAL_CC Resolution_Easement Acquisition_Lockwood_Eminent  
Domain  
Signed Resolution No. 196-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-628  
4B.F.  
A Resolution Declaring the Real Property Known as Teller County Tax  
Schedule Number R0014623 / 3745.074000090 Surplus Property and  
Authorizing the Disposal of Such Property  
Presenter:  
Jessica Davis, Land Resource Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments: Exhibits A and B to CC Resolution_Old Twin Rocks Pump Station  
FINAL_CC Resolution_Disposal of Old Twin Rocks Pump Station  
Property  
FINAL_CC Presentation - Disposal of Old Twin Rocks Pump Station  
Property  
Signed Resolution No. 197-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-637  
4B.G.  
A Resolution Authorizing The Use Of A Possession And Use Agreement  
And Eminent Domain To Acquire A Permanent Easement On Real  
Property Owned By Weston Road Holdings Company LLC Needed For  
The Kelker To South Plant Transmission Project  
Presenter:  
Jessica K. Davis, Land Resource Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments:  
FINAL_CC Presentation_Easement Acquisition_Eminent  
Domain_Weston Road Holdings  
Exhibits to CC Resolution for Weston Road  
FINAL_CC Resolution_Easement Acquisition_Eminent  
Domain_Weston Road Holdings  
Signed Resolution No. 198-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-645  
4B.H.  
A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Properties located at  
1705, 1715, and a portion of 1749 North Academy Boulevard to be used  
for the Rock Island Substation Relocation Project  
Presenter:  
Jessica K. Davis, Land Resource Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments: FINAL_CC Resolution_Rock Island Substation_1705,1715,1749  
FINAL_CC Presentation_Rock Island Sub_1705 1715 1749 N  
Academy  
Signed Resolution No. 199-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-650  
4B.I.  
A Resolution Setting the Street Lighting Service Revenue Requirement  
for the Period of January 1, 2026 Through December 31, 2026  
Presenter:  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer Travas Deal, Chief  
Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments: 12-09-2025 - 2026 MG Street Lighting Resolution  
Worksheet - 2026 Street Lighting Cost of Service  
Signed Resolution No. 200-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-622  
4B.J.  
A Resolution Establishing 2026 Drainage Basin Fees, Bridge Fees,  
Detention Pond Facility and Land Fees  
Presenter:  
Erin Powers, P.E., Stormwater Enterprise Manager  
Attachments: SW - 2026DrainageBasinFees_RES_11-18-25  
Exhibit A - Proposed 2026 Fee Schedule  
Exhibit B - Memo to Drainage Board  
Exhibit C - Resolution 190-24  
Exhibit D - HBA letter of Support for 2026 fees  
Signed Resolution No. 201-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-641  
4B.K.  
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Colorado Springs,  
Colorado Establishing that the City of Colorado Springs Does Not Intend  
to Adopt an Ordinance or Resolution in Accord with CRS § 31-23-316(2)  
(a)(I) or (2)(a)(II) Concerning Electric Vehicle Charging System  
Permitting Procedures.  
(Legislative)  
Located in Council District: All  
Presenter:  
Johnny Malpica, Senior Comprehensive Planner, City Planning  
Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: Resolution  
Attachment 1 - HB24-1173  
Attachment 2 - Model Land Use Code & Guidance  
CC Presentation_Resolution Concerning EV Charging Systems  
Permitting Procedures  
Signed Resolution No. 202-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
4B.L. ZONE-25-00 An Ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs  
05  
pertaining to approximately 7.03 acres located at 3875 Aerospace  
Boulevard from BP/cr/AP-O/SS-O (Business Park with Conditions of  
Record, Airport and Streamside Overlays) to BP/cr/AP-O/SS-O  
(Business Park with Conditions of Record, Airport and Streamside  
Overlays). (1st Reading and setting the public hearing date for January  
13, 2025.)  
(Quasi-Judicial)  
Related Files: ZONE-25-0005  
Council District 4  
Presenter:  
Ethan Shafer, Urban Planner II, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department  
Attachments: ZC ORD_ZONE-25-0005 (Dorado Transport)_EPS  
Staff Report for ZONE-25-0005  
Attachment 1 - Exhibit A (Legal Description)  
Attachment 2 - Exhibit B  
Attachment 3 - Ordinance 88-122  
Attachment 4 - Land Use Statement  
Attachment 5 - Public Comment  
Attachment 6 - Project Statement  
Attachment 7 - Banning Lews Ranch Master Plan (CPC MP  
87-00381-A22MJ18)  
Presentation for Dorado Transport  
7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)  
CPC Minutes Excerpt - Dorado Transport - 11.12.2025  
This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.  
4B.M. ZONE-24-00 An Ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs  
20  
pertaining to approximately 2.17 acres located at 4880 Airport Road  
from R1-6/AP-O (Single Family - Medium with Airport Overlay) to  
R-5/AP-O (Multi-Family - High with Airport Overlay) (1st Reading only to  
set the public hearing date for January 13, 2025)  
(Quasi-Judicial)  
Related Files: ZONE-24-0020  
Located in Council District 4  
Presenter:  
Chris Sullivan, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: Zone Ord_ZONE_24-0020  
Staff Report - ZONE-24-0020  
Attachment 1_Project Statement  
Attachment 2_Land Use Statement  
Attachment 3_Rezone Exhibit A_B  
Attachment 4_Public Comment Response  
7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)  
Staff PP - ZONE-24-0020  
CPC Minutes Excerpt - 4880 Airport Rd Rezone - 11.12.2025  
Signed Ordinance 25-102.pdf  
This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.  
4B.N. ZONE-25-00 An Ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs  
25  
pertaining to approximately 156.18 acres located north and south of East  
Woodmen Road and east and west of Banning Lewis Parkway from  
PDZ/AP-O (Planned Development Zone with Airport Overlay) to  
MX-L/AP-O (Mixed-Use Large Scale with Airport Overlay). (1st Reading  
only to set the public hearing for January 13, 2026)  
(Quasi-Judicial)  
Related Files: ZONE-25-0025, PDZL-25-0004  
Council District #6  
Presenter:  
Molly O’Brien, Planner II, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: Ordinance - Percheron Zone Change  
Staff Report  
Attachment 1 - Project Statement  
Attachment 2 - Land Use Plan  
Attachment 3 - Exhibits A and B  
Attachment 4 - Public Comment  
Attachment 5 - Traffic Impact Study_Oct2025  
Attachment 6 - D49 Correspondence  
CPC Minutes Excerpt - Percheron - 11.12.2025  
7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)  
Council Presentation - Percheron  
Signed Ordinance 25-103.pdf  
This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
Motion by President Pro Tem Risley, seconded by Councilmember  
Bailey, that all matters on the Consent Calendar be passed, adopted,  
and approved by unanimous consent of the members present. The  
motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,  
Risley, and Williams  
5. Recognitions  
25-662  
5.A.  
A Resolution honoring December 7, 2025 as Pearl Harbor  
Remembrance Day  
Presenter:  
Dave Donelson, Councilmember District 1  
Attachments: Pearl Harbor  
Signed Resolution No. 203-25.pdf  
Councilmember Donelson read the Resolution honoring December 7,  
2025 as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.  
Councilmember Donelson honored Daniel T. Griffin, first American casualty  
World War II and Colorado Springs School graduate for his bravery and  
sacrifice.  
Councilmember Donelson also honored Donald Stratton, World War II  
Veteran, and recommended everyone read the book “All the Gallant Men:  
An American Sailor's Firsthand Account of Pearl Harbor”.  
Roger Fortin provided a brief overview of the weekly gathering of military  
veterans; he recognized many local veterans and the perilous conditions  
they faced during war.  
Andrea Finnegan-Fossey, Past Commander, Senior Vice for American  
Legion Post 5, Junior Vice for District 7, First Chair for Pikes Peak  
Veterans Council, and Sarah Tobin, American Legion, recognized the  
courage and sacrifice of the veterans who fought at Pearl Harbor and in  
World War II and expressed appreciation for the Resolution.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember  
Donelson, that the Resolution honoring December 7, 2025 as Pearl  
Harbor Remembrance Day be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of  
9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,  
Risley, and Williams  
25-651  
5.B.  
A Resolution of Appreciation of Britt Haley, Director of the Parks,  
Recreational and Cultural Services Department, for their 13 years of  
service to the City of Colorado Springs.  
Presenter:  
Travis Easton, Deputy Chief of Staff.  
Attachments: Britt Haley Retiree Resolution  
Signed Resolution No. 204-25.pdf  
Travis Easton, Deputy Chief of Staff, presented the Resolution of  
appreciation of Britt Haley, Director of the Parks, Recreational and Cultural  
Services Department, for their thirteen years of service to the City of  
Colorado Springs.  
Citizens Glenn Carlson, Shechinah Hinkle, and Wayne Williams expressed  
gratitude for Ms. Haley’s achievements and dedication to the City.  
Several Councilmembers thanked Ms. Haley for her service to the City.  
Ms. Haley expressed appreciation for the recognition and the opportunities  
she had been given with the City and for the support of her team.  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember Gold,  
that the Resolution of appreciation of Britt Haley, Director of the Parks,  
Recreational and Cultural Services Department, for their thirteen years  
of service to the City of Colorado Springs be adopted. The motion  
passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,  
Risley, and Williams  
25-577  
5.C.  
City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees  
Presenter:  
Lynette Crow-Iverson, Council President and Councilmember At-Large  
Attachments: 12092025 Boards Commissions and Committees Appointment  
12092025 Audit Committee Packet  
12092025 Civil Service Commission Packet  
12092025 Historic Preservation Board Packet  
12092025 OCC DDA Packet  
President Crow-Iverson presented the City Council Appointments to  
Boards, Commissions, and Committees.  
Several Councilmembers expressed appreciation for the nominees who  
wish to serve the City.  
Councilmember Henjum asked how the composition of the Old Colorado  
City Board was determined. Jariah Walker, Executive Director of the  
Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority stated the composition  
makeup of this board is essentially business owners and property owners  
that fall within this particular corridor boundary.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember  
Gold, that the City Council Boards, Commissions, and Committees  
Appointments be approved. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,  
Risley, and Williams  
6. Mayor's Business  
25-618  
6.A.  
Updates from the Mayor’s Office Representative  
Presenter:  
Jamie Fabos, Chief of Staff  
Travis Easton, Deputy Chief of Staff, stated a few Fridays ago, they invited  
state legislators down to tour three businesses, they are looking at reform  
around the Artificial Intelligence (AI) bill and expressed commendations to  
the Public Works department for the snow/ice removal last week. He stated  
Mountain Metro did not have any cancellations, and the Public Works  
crews drove almost 6,400 miles clearing City roadways.  
7. Items Called Off Consent Calendar  
There were no items called off the Consent Calendar.  
8. Utilities Business  
There was no Utilities Business.  
9. Unfinished Business  
There was no Unfinished Business.  
10. New Business  
25-648  
10.A.  
Appointment to the Pikes Peak Library District Board of Trustees  
Presenter:  
Lynette Crow-Iverson, Council President and Councilmember At-Large  
Attachments: 12092025 PPLD BOT Packet  
12092025 Appointment to PPLD  
President Crow-Iverson presented the appointment of Austin  
Jurgensmeyer to the Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) Board of  
Trustees.  
Councilmember Henjum, Council Liaison to the PPLD Board of Trustees,  
provided an overview of the ranking and selection process and stated her  
first choice was Les Gruen, but she is supportive of the final selection of Mr.  
Jurgensmeyer. She said she believes the process for appointments to this  
board has lost its focus on good governance.  
Councilmember Donelson stated he also supports the appointment of Mr.  
Jurgensmeyer.  
Citizen Karla Powers spoke in support of the appointment of Mr.  
Jurgensmeyer.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Rainey  
Jr., that City Council Appointment to the Pikes Peak Library District  
Board of Trustees be approved. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,  
Risley, and Williams  
11. Public Hearing  
There was no Public Hearing.  
12. Added Item Agenda  
There were no items added to the Agenda.  
13. One Hour of Citizen Discussion for Items not on Today's Agenda per City  
Council Rules  
Citizen Madeline Roth and Benjamin Roth requested the City put in a  
crosswalk at Dry Needle Place and Cowpoke Road intersection.  
Citizen Charles Barber thanked City Council/staff and applauded them for  
their service.  
Citizen Wayne Williams stated taxpayers approved a $50 million budget  
for the Pikes Peak Library District, but because of various provisions of  
Colorado law, they are only authorized to collect $40 million and he is  
working with a group to see that issue addressed.  
14. Executive Session  
There was no Executive Session.  
15. Adjourn  
There being no further business to come before City Council, Council  
adjourned at 10:35 AM.  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk