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Tuesday, October 28, 2025  
9:00 AM  
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call  
President Crow-Iverson called the meeting to order at 9:02 AM.  
9 - 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  
Present:  
Councilmember Leinweber joined the meeting virtually at 10:15  
AM.  
Councilmember Williams attended the meeting virtually.  
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance  
The Invocation was made by Chaplain Colin McCormack from the  
Colorado Springs Police Department.  
President Crow-Iverson led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements  
Citizen Tim Leonard requested item 4B.U. to be removed from the  
Consent Calendar.  
Consensus of Council agreed to this change on the agenda.  
4. Consent Calendar  
These items will be acted upon as a whole, unless a specific item is called for  
discussion by a Councilmember or a citizen wishing to address the City Council.  
(Any items called up for separate consideration shall be acted upon following the  
Mayor's Business.)  
4A. Second Presentation:  
ZONE-25-00 Ordinance No. 25-78 to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado  
4A.A.  
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Springs pertaining to 4.09 acres located at 4955, 4965, 4985, 4995,  
and 5015 Austin Bluffs Parkway from MX-N/cr/AP-O (Mixed-Use  
Neighborhood Scale with Conditions of Record and Airport Overlay)  
and RE/AP-O (Single-Family Estate with Airport Overlay) to  
MX-M/AP-O (Mixed-Use Medium Scale with Airport Overlay).  
(Quasi-judicial) (Second Reading and Public Hearing)  
Related Files: N/A  
Council District #6  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department  
Attachments:  
ZONE-25-0013_Ordinance  
ZONE-25-0013_Staff Report_v2  
Attachment 1- CPC CU 02-00184-A2MN12  
Attachment 2 - Ordinance 82-15  
Attachment 3 - Land Use Statement  
Attachment 4 - Project Statement  
Attachment 5 - Exhibit A Legal Description  
Attachment 6 - Exhibit B Zone Change Map  
7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)  
ZONE-25-0013_Presentation_CC  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-78.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
25-554  
Ordinance No. 25-79 Approving the Annual Budget for Colorado  
Springs Utilities and Appropriating Monies for the Several Purposes  
Named in the Colorado Springs Utilities' Annual Budget for the Year  
Ending December 31, 2026  
4A.B.  
Presenter:  
John Hunter, Manager Financial Planning and Risk, Colorado Springs  
Utilities  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Financial Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments:  
10-14-2025 CC Memo - 2026 Budget App  
CSU-2026Budget-ORD-2025-09-24  
10-28-2025 CC Memo - 2026 Budget App  
CSU-2026 Budget-ORD-2025-10-28  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-79.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
25-555  
Ordinance No. 25-80 identifying and approving the Colorado Springs  
Utilities' Annual Sources of Funds for the Year Ending December 31,  
2026  
4A.C.  
Presenter:  
John Hunter, Manager Financial Planning and Risk, Colorado Springs  
Utilities  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Financial Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments:  
10-14-2025 2026 Sources and Uses for City Council  
10-14-2025 CC Memo - 2026 Sources of Funds App  
CSU-2026SourceFunds-ORD-2025-09-24  
10-28-2025 CC Memo - 2026 Sources of Funds App  
CSU-2026 SourceFunds-ORD-2025-10-28  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-80.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
ANEX-25-00 Ordinance No. 25-81 annexing into the City of Colorado Springs the  
4A.D.  
01  
area known as North Gate Boulevard No. 10 Annexation consisting of  
0.33 acres located south of the intersection of North Gate Boulevard  
Struthers Road.  
(Legislative)  
Council District #2 (if annexed)  
Presenter:  
Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments:  
Annexation Ordinance - North Gate Blvd Add No 10 Annexation  
Exhibit A - Legal Description_North Gate Addition No 10  
Staff Report_North Gate Boulevard Addition No 10_TPB  
Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map  
Attachment 2 - Project Statement  
Attachment 3 - Annexation Plat  
Attachment 4 - Legal Description  
Attachment 5 - Petition for Annexation  
7.5.701 ANNEXATION OF LAND  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-81.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
ANEX-24-00 Ordinance No. 25-82 annexing into the City of Colorado Springs the  
4A.E.  
16  
area known as Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane Addition No. 1  
Annexation consisting of 21.37 acres located at 7020 Wyoming Lane.  
(Legislative)  
Council District #6 (if annexed)  
Presenter:  
Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department  
Attachments:  
Annexation Ordinance - Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane Annexation  
Exhibit A - Legal Description-Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane  
Addition No. 1  
Staff Memo_Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane_TPB  
Attachment 1 - Project Statement  
Attachment 2 - Vicinity Map  
Attachment 3 - Annexation Plat  
Attachment 4 - Petition for Annexation  
Attachment 5 - Zone Exhibit A and B  
Attachment 6 - Land Use Plan  
Attachment 7 - Fiscal Analysis  
Attachment 8 - Mineral Estate Affidavit  
Attachment 9 - Public Comments  
Attachment 10 - Public Input Response Letter  
Miller Downs_Additional public comments  
7.5.701 ANNEXATION OF LAND  
Miller Downs - CPC 8_13_2025 Minutes Excerpt  
09292025 City Council Regular Meeting - Miller Downs  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-82.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
ZONE-25-00 Ordinance No. 25-83 amending the zoning map of the City of  
4A.F.  
15  
Colorado Springs pertaining to 21.37 acres establishing a R-Flex  
Medium/SS-O/AP-O (R-Flex Medium with Streamside and Airport  
Overlays) zone district located at 7020 Wyoming Lane.  
(Legislative)  
Council District #6 (if annexed)  
Presenter:  
Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments:  
Zoning Ordinance_Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane.docx  
Exhibit A - Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane Legal Description  
Exhibit B - Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane Exhibit  
7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)  
Signed Ordinance No. 25-83.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4B. First Presentation:  
25-586  
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 14, 2025  
4B.A.  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments:  
10-14-2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Final  
The Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.  
25-457  
A Resolution Approving the 2026 Budget for Pikes Peak Regional  
Building Department  
4B.B.  
Presenter:  
Roger Lovell, Building Official, Pikes Peak Regional Building  
Department  
Lauren Burrus, Director of Finance, Pikes Peak Regional Building  
Department  
Attachments:  
2026 PPRBD Budget Resolution-10-13-25  
2026 Budget 2.1  
2026 Budget Presentation - COS  
Signed Resolution No. 127-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-545  
A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs approving an Amended  
Service Plan for the Peak Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 2, and 3.  
4B.C.  
Related Files: N/A  
Council District #4  
Presenter:  
Drew Foxx, Planner II, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments:  
Peak MD 1-3_Resolution  
Exhibit 1_Proposed Amendment_Peak MD 1 - 3  
Project Statement  
Current Service Plan_Peak MD 1-3  
Redline_Peak MD 1-3  
Staff Presentation_Peak Metro District Nos. 1-7_Regular  
Meeting_10-28-25  
Staff Presentation_Peak Metro District Nos. 1-7_Work  
Session_10-13-25  
Signed Resolution No. 128-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-546  
A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs approving an Amended  
Service Plan for the Peak Metropolitan District Nos. 4, 5, 6, and 7.  
4B.D.  
Related Files: N/A  
Council District #4  
Presenter:  
Drew Foxx, Planner II, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments:  
Peak MD 4-7_Resolution  
Exhibit 1_Proposed Amendment_Peak MD 4-7  
Project Statement  
Current Service Plan_Peak MD 4 -7  
Redline_Peak MD 4-7  
Staff Presentation_Peak Metro District Nos. 1-7_Regular  
Meeting_10-28-25  
Staff Presentation_Peak Metro District Nos. 1-7_Work  
Session_10-13-25  
Signed Resolution No. 129-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-483  
A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs approving an amended  
service plan of the Hancock Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2  
generally located west of the future intersection of Chelton Road and  
Hancock Expressway.  
4B.E.  
Related items: Hancock Metropolitan District Nos 1 and 2 Property  
Inclusion  
Council District #4  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments:  
Hancock_MD_ServicePlan_Amendment_Resolution  
CPC PUP 22-00037_Existing_District_Concept_Plan  
Exhibit_1_First Amendment to Amended Consolidated Service Plan  
Hancock_MD_1&2_Vicinity_Map  
Petitioner_Hancock_MD_Cover_Memo  
Redline Amendents To Amended Consolidated Service Plan,  
2025-09-19  
Resolution 97-23_Hancock_MD_ServicePlan  
Unsigned_Petition_for_Inclusion_Hancock_MD_1&2  
Hancock_MD_CC_Presentation_20251028  
Hancock_MD_WS_Presentation_20251013  
Signed Resolution No. 130-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-484  
A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs allowing the inclusion of  
certain property into the boundary of the Hancock Metropolitan District  
Nos. 1 and 2.  
4B.F.  
Related items: Hancock Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2 Service  
Plan Amendment  
Council District #4  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments:  
Hancock_2025_Inclusion_Resolution  
Exhibit_A_Petition_for_Inclusion  
DEPN-25-0018_Approved_Plan_Inclusion_Parcel  
Developer_Memo_Hancock_MD_Inclusion  
Hancock_MD_Inclusion_Property_Legal_Description  
Hancock_MD_Vicinity Map  
Petitioner_Memo_Hancock_MD_Inclusion  
Resolution 97-23_Hancock_MD_ServicePlan  
Affidavit of Publication, Notice of Hearing on Inclusion  
Hancock_MD_CC_Presentation_20251028  
Signed Resolution No. 131-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-540  
A Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Surplus City Property to  
Project Viking (the “Purchaser”)  
4B.G.  
Presenter:  
Jessie Kimber, Director of Economic Development, City of Colorado  
Springs  
Troy Stover, Business Park Development Director, Airport Economic  
Development  
Attachments:  
RES_Project Viking  
Project Viking_Presentation  
Signed Resolution No. 132-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-541  
A Resolution approving the Intergovernmental Agreement by and  
4B.H.  
between the City of Colorado Springs, on behalf of its enterprise the  
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, and the Peak Metropolitan District  
No. 1  
(Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Travis Easton, P.E., Deputy Chief of Staff - Infrastructure and  
Development  
Attachments:  
51 Acre ResolutionApproving-IGA  
Cygnet 51 Acre FPA  
Cygnet Land FPA_Presentation  
Signed Resolution No. 133-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-542  
A Resolution approving the Intergovernmental Agreement by and  
between the City of Colorado Springs, on behalf of its enterprise the  
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, and the Peak Metropolitan District  
No. 3 related to the reimbursement of construction costs  
(Legislative)  
4B.I.  
Presenter:  
Travis Easton, P.E., Deputy Chief of Staff - Infrastructure and  
Development  
Attachments:  
Bluestem ResolutionApproving-IGA  
Peak MD 3 Bluestem FPA  
Project Bluestem FPA Presentation  
Signed Resolution No. 134-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-486  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the  
Barnes & Powers North Business Improvement District.  
4B.J.  
Related Files: N/A  
Council District #6  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments:  
2026_Barnes_North_Unsigned_Resolution  
2026 Operating Plan - Barnes _ Powers North BID  
2025_Barnes&Powers_North_BID_Operating Plan  
BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - Barnes & Powers North  
2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_WS_Pres_V1  
2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1  
Signed Resolution No. 135-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-487  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the  
Barnes & Powers South Business Improvement District.  
4B.K.  
Related Files: N/A  
Council District #6  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments:  
2026_Barnes_South_Unsigned_Resolution  
2026 Operating Plan - Barnes & Powers South BID  
2025_Barnes&Powers_South_BID_Operating Plan  
BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - Barnes & Powers South BID  
2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_WS_Pres_V1  
2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1  
Signed Resolution No. 136-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-488  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the  
Briargate Center Business Improvement District.  
4B.L.  
Related Files: N/A  
Council District #2  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments:  
2026_Briargate_Center_Unsigned_Resolution  
2026 Operating Plan and Budget - Briargate Business Center  
2025_Briargate_Center_BID_Operating Plan  
BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - Briargate Business BID  
2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_WS_Pres_V1  
2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1  
Signed Resolution No. 137-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-489  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the  
Catalyst Campus Business Improvement District.  
4B.M.  
Related Files: N/A  
Council District #3  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments:  
2026_Catalyst_Campus_Unsigned_Resolution  
2026 Operating Plan and Budget - Catalyst Campus  
2025_Catalyst_Campus_Operating Plan  
BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - Catalyst Campus BID  
2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_WS_Pres_V1  
2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1  
Signed Resolution No. 138-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-490  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the  
Creekwalk Marketplace Business Improvement District.  
4B.N.  
Related Files: N/A  
Council District #3  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments:  
2026_Creekwalk_Unsigned_Resolution  
2026 Operating Plan - Creekwalk Marketplace BID  
2025_CreekwalkMarketplace_BID_Operating Plan  
BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - Creekwalk BID  
Signed Resolution No. 139-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-491  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the First  
and Main Business Improvement District.  
4B.O.  
Related Files: N/A  
Council District #6  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments:  
2026_1st&Main_Unsigned_Resolution  
2026 Operating Plan - First & Main BID  
2025_First&Main_BID_V3_OperatingPlan  
BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - First & Main v2  
2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_WS_Pres_V1  
2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1  
Signed Resolution No. 140-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-492  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the First  
and Main Business Improvement District No. 2.  
4B.P.  
Related Files: N/A  
Council District #6  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments:  
2026_1st&Main2_Unsigned_Resolution  
2026 Operating Plan - First & Main BID No. 2  
2025_First&Main_BID_No. 2_V3_OperatingPlan  
BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - First & Main BID No. 2  
2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1  
Signed Resolution No. 141-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-493  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the First  
and Main North Business Improvement District.  
4B.Q.  
Related Files: N/A  
Council District #6  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments:  
2026_1st&MainNorth_Unsigned_Resolution  
2026 Operating Plan - First & Main North BID(10405723.1)  
2025_First&Main_North_BID_Operating Plan  
BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - First & Main North BID  
2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1  
Signed Resolution No. 142-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-494  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the Gold  
Hill North Business Improvement District.  
4B.R.  
Related Files: N/A  
Council District #3  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments:  
2026_GoldHillNorth_Unsigned_Resolution  
2026 Operating Plan - Gold Hill North BID  
2025_GoldHill_North_BID_OperatingPlan  
BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - Gold Hill North BID  
2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1  
Signed Resolution No. 143-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-495  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the  
Greater Downtown Colorado Springs Business Improvement District.  
4B.S.  
Related Files: N/A  
Council District #3  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments:  
2026_Greater_Downtown_Unsigned_Resolution  
2026 Operating Plan and Budget - Greater Downtown  
2025_Greater Downtown_Operating Plan  
BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - Greater Downtown  
2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1  
Signed Resolution No. 144-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-496  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the GSF  
Business Improvement District.  
4B.T.  
4B.V.  
4B.W.  
Related Files: N/A  
Council District #3  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments:  
2026_GSFDistrict_Unsigned_Resolution  
2026 Operating Plan - GSF BID(10400188.1)  
2025_GSF_BID_Operating Plan  
BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - GSF BID  
2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1  
Signed Resolution No. 145-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-498  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the  
Interquest South Business Improvement District  
Related Files: N/A  
Council District #2  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments:  
2026_Interquest_South_Unsigned_Resolution  
2026 Operating Plan - Interquest South BID  
2025_Interquest_South_BID_Operating Plan  
BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - Interquest South BID  
2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1  
Signed Resolution No. 147-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-499  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the  
Interquest Town Center Business Improvement District.  
Related Files: N/A  
Council District #2  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments:  
2026_InterquestTownCenter_Unsigned_Resolution  
2026 Operating Plan - Interquest Town Center (Updated)  
(10452310.1)  
2025_InterquestTownCenter_BID_Opertaing Plan  
BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - Interquest Town Center  
BID(10452308.1)  
2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1  
Signed Resolution No. 148-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-500  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the MW  
Retail Business Improvement District.  
4B.X.  
Related Files: N/A  
Council District #6  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments:  
2026_MWRetail_Unsigned_Resolution  
2026 Operating Plan and Budget - MW Retail BID  
2025_MWRetail_OperatingPlan  
BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - MW Retail BID  
2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1  
Signed Resolution No. 149-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-501  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the Park  
Union Business Improvement District.  
4B.Y.  
Related Files: N/A  
Council District #3  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments:  
2026_ParkUnion_Unsigned_Resolution  
2026 Operating Plan - Park Union  
2025_ParkUnion_BID_Operating Plan  
BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - Park Union BID  
2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1  
Signed Resolution No. 150-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-502  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the  
Powers & Woodmen Commercial Business Improvement District.  
4B.Z.  
Related Files: N/A  
Council District #6  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments:  
2026_PowersWoodmen_Unsigned_Resolution  
2026 Operating Plan and Budget - Powers and Woodmen  
Commercial BID  
2025_ Powers&Woodmen_Commercial_BID_Operating Plan  
BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - Powers & Woodmen BID  
2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1  
Signed Resolution No. 151-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
25-503  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the  
TrueNorth Commons Business Improvement District.  
4B.AA  
.
Related Files: N/A  
Council District #2  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department  
Attachments:  
2026_TrueNorthCommons_Unsigned_Resolution  
2026 Operating Plan and Budget - TrueNorth Commons BID  
2025_TrueNorth_OperatingPlan  
BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - TrueNorth Commons BID  
2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1  
Signed Resolution No. 152-25.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted 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 8-0-1-0  
8 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Rainey Jr., Risley, and  
Williams  
Aye:  
1 - Leinweber  
Excused:  
5. Recognitions  
25-588  
A Resolution in recognition of National Disability Employment  
Awareness Month, October 2025.  
5.A.  
Presenter:  
Jason Crowe, ADA Title II Manager  
Attachments:  
Resolution - ADA  
Signed Resolution No. 153-25.pdf  
Jason Crowe, ADA Title II Manager, identified the role of the City  
regarding Americans with Disabilities (ADA).  
Councilmember Gold read a Resolution recognizing October 2025 as  
National Disability Employment Awareness Month.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Bailey,  
that the Resolution in recognition of National Disability Employment  
Awareness Month, October 2025, be adopted. The motion passed by a  
vote of 8-0-1-0  
8 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Rainey Jr., Risley, and  
Williams  
Aye:  
1 - Leinweber  
Excused:  
25-579  
A Resolution recognizing November 3-7, 2025 as National Veterans  
Small Business Week  
5.B.  
Presenter:  
Roland Rainey, Councilmember District 6  
Attachments:  
Veterans Small Business Week  
Signed Resolution No. 154-25.pdf  
Councilmember Rainey read a Resolution recognizing November 3  
through 7, 2025 as National Veterans Small Business Week.  
Jessie Kimber, Economic Development Officer, Economic Development,  
expressed appreciation for the support of veteran-owned small business  
and spoke about the benefits they bring to the City and introduced  
several organizations who support small businesses in the community.  
Councilmember Rainey also recognized the spouses and the support  
they provide for veterans.  
Nicole Rody, Colorado Small Business Development Center at the  
Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC, identified how veteran small  
businesses have thrived within this community and expressed  
appreciation for the support of small businesses.  
Joe Reagan, Director, Veteran Outreach Center for the state of  
Colorado, Mt. Carmel Veteran Service Center, provided an over of the  
Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC) and the economic  
contributions veteran small businesses bring to the community.  
Motion by Councilmember Gold, seconded by Councilmember Henjum,  
that the Resolution recognizing November 3-7, 2025 as National Veterans  
Small Business Week be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 8-0-1-0  
8 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Rainey Jr., Risley, and  
Williams  
Aye:  
1 - Leinweber  
Excused:  
25-580  
A Joint Proclamation Recognizing November 8, 2025 as the Senior  
Resource Council 2025 Holiday Dance  
5.C.  
Presenter:  
Nancy Henjum, Councilmember District 5  
Mayor Yemi Mobolade  
Attachments:  
Senior Resource Council 2025 Holiday Dinner Dance Joint  
Proclamation  
Councilmember Henjum introduced Jamie Willey, Board Vice President,  
Senior Resource Council, who provided an overview of the Senior  
Resource Council 2025 Holiday Dance.  
Councilmember Henjum and Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer,  
read a joint Proclamation recognizing November 8, 2025 as the Senior  
Resource Council 2025 Holiday Dance.  
6. Mayor's Business  
25-591  
Updates from the Mayor’s Office  
6.A.  
Presenter:  
Jamie Fabos, Chief of Staff  
Jamie Fabos, Chief of Staff, stated there will be four hundred new job  
openings coming to Peak Innovation Park, she expressed appreciation  
for everyone who attended the Meadows Park Community Center Town  
Hall meeting, and recognized the Parks, Recreation and Cultural  
Services Department for achieving reaccreditation by Commission for  
Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA).  
7. Items Called Off Consent Calendar  
25-497  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2026 Operating Plan and Budget for the  
Interquest North Business Improvement District.  
4B.U.  
Related Files: N/A  
Council District #2  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments:  
2026_Interquest_North_Unsigned_Resolution  
2026 Operating Plan and Budget - Interquest North BID(10394380.1)  
2025_Interquest_North_BID_Operating Plan  
BID Annual Report Fact Sheet - Interquest North BID  
2026_Annual_BID_Reporting_CC_Pres_V1  
Signed Resolution No. 146-25.pdf  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, Planning Department, presented the  
Resolution of the City approving the proposed 2026 Operating Plan and  
Budget for the Interquest North Business Improvement District. She  
provided an overview of the location, summary, and financial details.  
Citizen Tim Leonard requested this item be postponed until the issues  
with the Operating Plan have been resolved and requested more  
transparency regarding their financials.  
Nicole Peykov, Spencer Fane, LLC, representing the district, stated  
many of Mr. Leonard’s questions have already been addressed through  
a response email, the district did not receive any self-nomination forms  
for the district board seat vacancies, there are still public improvements  
which still remain to be constructed in the district, and when public  
improvements are constructed, they must be certified by an independent  
engineer to ensure they were constructed at a reasonable or  
market-based cost.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if there are still public improvements  
which still need to be constructed. Ms. Peykov confirmed there are still  
significant public improvements to finish the lots within the district.  
Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Department, provided an overview of  
City Council’s role regarding the district and the role of the elected  
district board.  
Motion by President Pro Tem Risley, seconded by Councilmember Bailey,  
that the Resolution approving the proposed 2026 Operating Plan and  
Budget for the Interquest North Business Improvement District be  
adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 6-2-1-0  
6 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Gold, Rainey Jr., Risley, and Williams  
2 - Donelson, and Henjum  
Aye:  
No:  
1 - Leinweber  
Excused:  
8. Utilities Business  
25-531  
Consideration of a Resolution Setting Certain Electric Rates within the  
Service Area of Colorado Springs Utilities and Regarding Certain  
Changes to the Electric Rate Schedules  
8.A.  
Presenter:  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Chris Bidlack, City Attorney's Office - Utilities Division  
Attachments:  
2026 Rate Case - Electric Resolution  
2026_Draft DO_Electric_10-27-25  
2026_DO_Electric_10-28-25  
2026 Rate Case - Final Electric Tariffs  
Signed Resolution No. 155-25.pdf  
Chris Bidlack, City Attorney's Office, Utilities Division, presented the  
considerations of the Resolutions setting electric rates within the service  
area of Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU), accepting the conclusions and  
recommendations of the staff of CSU concerning the Infrastructure  
Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 Standards Amending the Federal  
Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, and certain changes to the Utilities  
Rules and Regulations (URR) and Open Access Transmission Tariff  
(OATT) of CSU.  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Financial Officer, CSU, stated the Electric Large  
Load Tarriff (ELLT) provisions are still subject to their economic  
development contracts and the next time they bring tariffs back for the  
next rate case early next year, they would like to do an administrative  
action to update the ELLT language to show that.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if this would add a layer of protection  
for existing rate payers. Mr. Gearhart confirmed it would.  
President Pro Tem Risley stated businesses which utilize ELL will also  
bring jobs and economic development to the community.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Rainey  
Jr., that the Resolution setting certain Electric Rates within the service  
area of Colorado Springs Utilities and regarding certain changes to the  
Electric Rate Schedules be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of  
9-0-0-0  
9 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,  
Risley, and Williams  
Aye:  
25-568  
Consideration of a Resolution Accepting the Conclusions and  
Recommendations of the Staff of Colorado Springs Utilities  
Concerning the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021  
Standards Amending the Federal Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act  
8.B.  
Presenter:  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado  
Springs Utilities  
David Beckett, Senior Attorney, City Attorney's Office - Utilities  
Division  
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Attachments:  
2026 Rate Case - PURPA Resolution  
2026_Draft DO_PURPA-10-27-25  
2026_DO_PURPA-10-28-25  
Signed Resolution No. 156-25.pdf  
There were no comments on this item.  
Motion by Councilmember Bailey, seconded by Councilmember Rainey  
Jr., that the Resolution accepting the conclusions and recommendations  
of the staff of Colorado Springs Utilities concerning the Infrastructure  
Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 standards amending the Federal Public  
Utility Regulatory Policies Act be adopted. The motion passed by a vote  
of 9-0-0-0  
9 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,  
Risley, and Williams  
Aye:  
25-569  
Consideration of a Resolution Regarding Certain Changes to  
Colorado Springs Utilities' Utilities Rules and Regulations (URR)  
8.C.  
Presenter:  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Chris Bidlack, City Attorney's Office - Utilities Division  
T
Attachments:  
2026 Rate Case - URR Resolution  
2026_Draft DO_URR-10-27-25  
2026_DO_URR-10-28-25  
2026 Rate Case - Final URR Tariffs  
Signed Resolution No. 157-25.pdf  
There were no comments on this item.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Bailey,  
that this Resolution be accepted approve The motion passed by a vote of  
9 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,  
Risley, and Williams  
Aye:  
25-570  
Consideration of a Resolution Making an Administrative Change in  
The Colorado Springs Utilities' Open Access Transmission Tariff  
8.D.  
Presenter:  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado  
Springs Utilities  
David Beckett, Senior Attorney, City Attorney's Office - Utilities  
Division  
T
Attachments:  
2026 Rate Case - OATT Administrative change Resolution  
2026_Draft DO_OATT-Administrative-10-27-25  
2026_DO_OATT-Administrative-10-28-25  
2026 Rate Case - Final OATT Tariffs  
Signed Resolution No. 158-25.pdf  
There were no comments on this item.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Rainey  
Jr., that the Resolution making an administrative change in the Colorado  
Springs Utilities' Open Access Transmission Tariff. The motion passed  
by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,  
Risley, and Williams  
Aye:  
25-571  
Consideration of a Resolution Rescinding The Colorado Springs  
Utilities' Open Access Transmission Tariff in Conjunction with the  
Transfer of Functional Control of Utilities' Transmission Facilities to  
Southwest Power Pool Regional Transmission Organization  
8.E.  
Presenter:  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado  
Springs Utilities  
David Beckett, Senior Attorney, City Attorney's Office - Utilities  
Division  
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Attachments:  
2026 Rate Case - OATT Rescission Resolution  
2026_Draft DO_OATT-Rescission-10-27-25  
2026_DO_OATT-Rescission-10-28-25  
Signed Resolution No. 159-25.pdf  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU),  
presented the Resolution rescinding the CSU' Open Access  
Transmission Tariff in conjunction with the transfer of functional control  
of Utilities' transmission facilities to Southwest Power Pool Regional  
Transmission organization which allows CSU to diversify and expand  
into other markets.  
Councilmember Rainey asked if this transfer will give up the authority  
CSU holds. Mr. Deal stated it will not, it will be obtaining the market level  
of Southwest Power.  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember  
Rainey Jr., that this Resolution rescinding the Colorado Springs Utilities'  
Open Access Transmission Tariff in conjunction with the transfer of  
functional control of Utilities' transmission facilities to Southwest Power  
Pool Regional Transmission organization be adopted. The motion passed  
by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,  
Risley, and Williams  
Aye:  
25-572  
Consideration of a Resolution Adopting Transmission Formula Rate  
Template And The Implementation Protocols For Establishing An  
Annual Transmission Revenue Requirement For Transmission Owner  
Filing Submittals For The Southwest Power Pool Regional  
8.F.  
Transmission Organization's Open Access Transmission Tariff  
Presenter:  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado  
Springs Utilities  
David Beckett, Senior Attorney, City Attorney's Office - Utilities  
Division  
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Attachments:  
2026 Rate Case - Transmission Owner Filing Resolution  
2026 Rate Case - TO Formula Rate Template - Blank  
2026 Rate Case - TO Formula Rate Template - Populated  
2026 Rate Case - TO Formula Rate Template - Protocols  
2026_Draft DO_Transmission Owner-10-27-25  
2026_DO_Transmission Owner-10-28-25  
Signed Resolution No. 160-25.pdf  
There were no comments on this item.  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember  
Rainey Jr., that this Resolution adopting Transmission Formula Rate  
Template and the implementation protocols for establishing an annual  
transmission revenue requirement for transmission owner filing  
submittals for the Southwest Power Pool Regional Transmission  
organization's Open Access Transmission Tariff be adopted. The motion  
passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,  
Risley, and Williams  
Aye:  
9. Unfinished Business  
There was no Unfinished Business.  
10. New Business  
CODE-25-00 An Ordinance amending Chapter 7 (the "Unified Development Code"  
10.A.  
04  
or "UDC") of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as  
amended, as related to kennels.  
(Legislative)  
Related Files: CODE-25-0004  
Located in All Council Districts  
Presenter:  
Austin Cooper, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments:  
Kennel Ordinance 10.28.2025  
Kennels Memo vf.docx  
Staff Report_Kennels_Final_20250731  
CPC Minutes Excerpt - Kennel - 08_13_2025  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department requested  
this item be postponed to the November 10, 2025 City Council meeting.  
There were no comments on this item.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Rainey  
Jr., that this Ordinance amending Chapter 7 (the “Unified Development  
Code” or “UDC”) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as  
amended, as related to kennels be postponed to the November 10, 2025  
City Council meeting. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,  
Risley, and Williams  
Aye:  
25-592  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs Supporting  
Home Rule Municipalities in Litigation Against the State of Colorado  
and Asserting Home Rule Authority Over Local Land Use and Zoning  
10.B.  
Presenter:  
Brian Risley, Council President Pro Tem and Councilmember At Large  
Roland Rainey, Councilmember District 6  
Attachments:  
Resolution Supporting Home Rule Cities in Litigation Updated Final  
Signed Resolution No. 161-25.pdf  
Councilmember Risley provided a brief overview of the Executive Order  
by Governor Polis which usurped Home Rule Authority and presented  
the Resolution of the City Council supporting home rule municipalities in  
litigation against the state of Colorado and asserting home rule authority  
over local land use and zoning.  
Councilmember Rainey expressed appreciation for President Pro Tem  
Risley’s leadership regarding this Resolution and stated how important it  
is to stop the Governor from trying to dictate control over Home Rule  
municipalities.  
Councilmember Donelson expressed support of the Resolution.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember  
Bailey, that the Resolution of the City Council supporting home rule  
municipalities in litigation against the state of Colorado and asserting  
home rule authority over local land use and zoning be adopted. The  
motion passed by a vote of 8-1-0-0  
8 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley,  
and Williams  
Aye:  
No:  
1 - Gold  
11. Public Hearing  
APPL-25-00 An appeal of the City Planning Commission decision denying the  
11.A.  
07  
appeal and approving the Old Ranch Storage Filing No. 1  
Development Plan, consisting of 4.70 acres located at the northeast  
corner of Old Ranch Road and Rhinestone Drive. (Quasi-Judicial)  
Related Files: APPL-25-0007 (Council), APPL-25-0006 (CPC),  
DEPN-22-0021  
Council District # 2  
Presenter:  
Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments:  
CPC Staff Report_Old Ranch Road Storage  
Attachment 1 - Briargate Master Plan 1980  
Attachment 2 - Brairgate Master Plan 1998  
Attachment 3 - Bison Ridge Concept Plan  
Attachment 4 - Bison Ridge Concept Plan Amendment  
Attachment 5 - Public Comments  
Attachment 6 - Public Comment Response  
Attachment 7 - Additional Public Comments  
Attachment 8 - Traffic Technical Memorandum - Access Sight  
Distance  
Attachment 9 - Turning & Hose Lay Exhibits  
Attachment 10 - Approved Development Plan  
Attachment 11 - Project Statement  
Attachment 12 - Appeal of Administrative Decision  
Attachment 13 - Email Correspondence Pertaining to Chapter 7  
Attachment 14 - Appeal of City Planning Commission Decision  
Old Ranch Road - CPC 9_10_2025 Minutes Excerpt  
Old Ranch Storage Appeal_Council_TPB  
Tamara Baxter, Senior Planner, Planning and Neighborhood Services,  
presented the appeal of the City Planning Commission decision denying  
the appeal and approving the Old Ranch Storage Filing No. 1  
Development Plan, consisting of 4.70 acres located at the northeast  
corner of Old Ranch Road and Rhinestone Drive. She provided an  
overview of the vicinity map, project summary, site plan, Briargate  
Master Plan-1980/1998, history of City approvals-2003/2014, Unified  
Development Code (UDC) adoption/Zone Districts update-2023,  
Chapter 7/UDC development standards, timeline of review, timeline of  
appeal, stakeholder involvement, Planning Commission determination,  
agency review, PlanCOS compliance, Preble’s meadow jumping mouse  
habitat, application review criteria, and optional motions.  
Councilmember Donelson asked what the reasons were for the two no  
votes. Ms. Baxter stated one of the commissioners stated he would not  
want the project near his house.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if compatibility with the neighborhood  
was a criteria for City Council’s review. Ms. Baxter confirmed that  
regarding the Development Plan it was.  
Julie Price, representing the appellant, provided an overview of the  
background, appeal basis, application process, appellant  
understanding/request, and project considerations.  
Andrea Barlow, NES, representing the applicant, identified the location,  
neighborhood concerns, area history, project description, site plan,  
landscape plan, site operations, typical elevations, and neighborhood  
compatibility. She went over traffic generation, traffic safety, photometric  
plan, site lighting fixtures, and fencing, environmental concerns, and  
Development Plan review criteria.  
Councilmember Henjum asked what the differences are between  
commercial zoning and mixed-use zoning. Ms. Barlow stated in the  
original PBC zoning, only commercial uses were allowed, and the MX-M  
zoning allows multi-family residential.  
President Pro Tem Risley asked what other land uses would make  
sense at two large arterial thoroughfares. Ms. Barlow stated it was  
intended for commercial use such as a gas station, multi-family  
residential, or car wash.  
President Pro Tem Risley asked if this site would be a good location for  
open space or a park. Mr. Barlow stated it would not be due to the  
proximity to two major arterial roads.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if there was residential across the  
street from this property. Ms. Barlow confirmed there is residential on  
the south side of Old Ranch Road.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if there would be direct access to the  
property from the large arterial roads. Ms. Barlow stated there would be  
no access from Old Ranch Road or Powers Boulevard.  
President Pro Tem Risley asked if some of the other uses by right  
allowed for this type of property include adult entertainment, bars,  
hotels, restaurants, stadiums, construction sales, marijuana sales, and  
transit station. Ms. Barlow confirmed they are permitted but may trigger  
additional improvements to the property.  
President Pro Tem Risley asked if this use was denied and it is a use by  
right, if it could be considered a taking. Ms. Barlow stated it would  
depend on the basis for the denial but potentially could be considered a  
taking. Ben Bolinger, Legislative Counsel, City Attorney’s Office stated  
the denial of a permitted use is not a taking because as a Home Rule  
City, the City can set its own means and methods for reviewing  
permitted uses.  
Councilmember Donelson stated the other uses by right for this property  
would not be harmonious with the neighborhood.  
Councilmember Bailey stated City Council’s role is to approve or deny  
the appeal, not the zoning or a Development Plan.  
Councilmember Donelson stated one of the Development Plan review  
criteria is the details of the use. Ms. Barlow agreed and stated the  
details of the use are things like operation hours rather than the principle  
of the use which is a zoning consideration.  
Citizens Rob Hernandez, Alyssa Downs, and James Loben spoke in  
opposition of the project.  
Ms. Price stated the community was not given the opportunity to be  
involved in this project earlier, the applicant received 168 comments  
from the community, their research shows there will be a lot of activity at  
this facility, they would like to see a concrete barrier behind the building  
to prevent crime, they would like there to be a left turn lane on Old  
Ranch Road to divert traffic from coming through their neighborhood,  
and would like the barrier and the aesthetics to be more compatible with  
their community.  
Ms. Barlow stated this neighborhood was planned as residential with  
supporting commercial in the area, this location has been a commercial  
site for over forty years, this property will not remain a vacant property  
despite what the neighbors may prefer/expected, this development will  
provide a noise screening from the traffic on Powers Boulevard/Old  
Ranch Road, there will only be a five percent increase in traffic volume  
for this development, adding a left turn lane on Old Ranch Road is not  
warranted, the applicant is willing to change the hours of operation from  
10:00 PM to 9:00 PM, this project matches the aesthetics of the  
neighborhood, and the neighbors moved into this area knowing that this  
was a commercial site.  
Councilmember Bailey asked how the procedural issues which occurred  
have been addressed. Kevin Walker, Director, Planning Director, stated  
the fact of the matter is that this application took too long for the  
Planning Department to resolve, they were not aware of previous  
commitments which were made, and they are taking steps to make sure  
this does not happen again.  
President Pro Tem Risley asked if everything had gone perfectly from a  
procedural standpoint if there would still be an appeal of the Planning  
Commission’s decision. Mr. Walker stated probably not in terms of  
where they are today, because there would have been more  
neighborhood input earlier in the process.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how traffic could be kept out of the  
neighborhood. Todd Frisbie, City Traffic Engineer, Public Works  
Department, stated creating a left turn lane on Old Ranch Road would  
alleviate some of the neighborhood traffic.  
Councilmember Donelson asked who would be responsible for paying  
for a left turn lane on Old Ranch Road. Mr. Frisbie stated typically it  
would be the developer.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if a traffic impact study was done. Mr.  
Frisbie stated due to the low trip generation count, it did not require a  
traffic impact study, and he does not feel that a left turn lane is needed  
because left turn ins across traffic are more susceptible to high-speed  
crashes and a left turn out is even more risky.  
Councilmember Donelson asked what the hours of operation are. Ms.  
Barlow stated they would be 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Sundays and 6:00  
AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Saturday.  
Councilmember Donelson asked what material the units are backed  
with. Ms. Barlow stated the main construction is metal with some stone  
and stucco on the ends and they will be using a nonreflective material  
for the roof.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if they are concerned with break-ins by  
cutting into the units from the outside. Ms. Barlow explained that they  
would have on-site security during open hours, twenty-four-hour security  
cameras, and lighting in the evening hours within the perimeter of the  
property.  
Councilmember Rainey asked if the hours of operation are negotiable.  
Ms. Barlow stated they have committed to the closing time of 9:00 PM  
and any changes outside of that she would have to discuss with her  
client.  
Councilmember Rainey asked if the four recommendations from the  
neighborhood which included landscaping, a left turn lane, hours of  
operation, and some aesthetics were provided before August 12, 2025  
community engagement meeting. Ms. Barlow stated at the  
neighborhood meeting, there were a lot of questions regarding what was  
being proposed as opposed to the solutions/suggestions which were  
presented at the Planning Commission meeting.  
Councilmember Rainey asked if there would be a recessed secured  
gate entry so if there is a backup of vehicles going in, they would not  
impede traffic. Ms. Barlow confirmed that at the recommendation of the  
City Traffic Engineer, they moved the entryway far enough back in order  
to leave a sufficient distance for stacking vehicles.  
Councilmember Rainey asked if there is any concern regarding light  
impeding anyone’s yards. Ms. Barlow stated there is not because they  
did a photometric plan which shows the light will not exceed the property  
boundary.  
Councilmember Rainey asked if there are any other options than a left  
turn lane on Old Ranch Road to prevent traffic from going through the  
neighborhood. Mr. Walker stated they reviewed other options but did not  
find a different access point onto the site. Mr. Frisbie stated they will be  
removing the “no U-turn” sign at the intersection to the west of the  
property.  
Councilmember Bailey asked how often the City requires a developer to  
make changes if an intersection does not meet the traffic requirements.  
Mr. Frisbee stated it is a judgement call after reviewing the criteria to  
determine which developments will require improvements.  
Councilmember Bailey asked if signage such as “not a through street” or  
“local traffic only” would direct traffic to turn left and discourage it from  
going through the neighborhood instead of requiring the developer to  
construct a left turn lane when the traffic count does not warrant it. Mr.  
Frisbee confirmed a “turn left” sign may help.  
Councilmember Bailey asked if the hours of operation could be reduced  
at certain times of the year if the market demands it. Ms. Barlow  
confirmed they could.  
Councilmember Williams requested the fencing barrier along  
Rhinestone Road match the existing opaque fencing along Old Ranch  
Road.  
Councilmember Henjum requested the roof be non-reflective as a  
Condition of Approval.  
Councilmember Bailey stated an opaque wall barrier would negate the  
need for significant landscaping.  
Councilmember Donelson requested the following Condition of Approval  
be added: 1. The closing time on weekdays would be at 9:00 PM, 2. The  
roof would be non-reflective, 3. A left turn lane is added on Old Ranch  
Road, and 4. The wall barrier on Rhinestone Road matches the opaque  
fencing currently on Old Ranch Road.  
Ms. Barlow stated they are in agreement with the proposed hours of  
operation and the non-reflective roof as Conditions of Approval but since  
there is no requirement or justification to provide the opaque wall barrier  
and left turn lane on Old Ranch Road they are opposed to those  
requests. She stated that if the wall screening is imposed as a Condition  
of Approval, they would like to revise the landscaping plan because it  
was substantially over and above what is required by City Code.  
President Pro Tem Risley stated as a member of City Council At-Large,  
he needs to think about the greater good for the entire City, and he  
cannot in good conscience vote against the input from the City’s Traffic  
Engineer who said adding a left turn lane on Old Ranch Road is a more  
dangerous solution.  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember Gold,  
to amend the Old Ranch Storage Filing No. 1 Development Plan and  
require a left turn lane as a Condition of Approval. The motion failed by a  
vote of 3-6-0-0  
3 - Donelson, Gold, and Rainey Jr.  
Aye:  
No:  
6 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Henjum, Leinweber, Risley, and Williams  
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember  
Donelson, to amend the Old Ranch Storage Filing No. 1 Development  
Plan and require a wall barrier on Rhinestone Road which matches the  
existing opaque fencing along Old Ranch Road as a Condition of  
Approval. The motion failed by a vote of 4-5-0-0  
4 - Donelson, Henjum, Rainey Jr., and Williams  
Aye:  
No:  
5 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Gold, Leinweber, and Risley  
Motion by Councilmember Bailey, seconded by President Pro Tem Risley,  
to deny the Appeal and uphold the City Planning Commission decision  
on the Old Ranch Storage Filing No. 1 Development Plan, based upon the  
findings and that the appellant did not substantiate that the appeal  
satisfies the review criteria outlined in City Code (UDC) Section  
7.5.415.A.2, and that the review criteria for deciding on the development  
plan as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.502.E (as it existed at the time  
of application submission) are met as decided by Planning Commission,  
with the following revisions to the development plan:  
1. The hours of operation shall be Monday – Saturday, 6:00 am – 9:00 pm;  
and Sunday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm  
2. The roof material for all structures shall be non-reflective.  
The motion passed by a vote of 6-3-0-0  
6 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and Williams  
3 - Donelson, Gold, and Henjum  
Aye:  
No:  
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 Derek Shetrone spoke about his concerns with Flock AI  
cameras.  
Citizen Lawrence Clark spoke against the Old Ranch Storage  
development and the impact of concrete trucks.  
14. Executive Session  
There was no Executive Session.  
15. Adjourn  
There being no further business to come before City Council, Council  
adjourned at 2:51 PM.  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk