City Hall

107 N. Nevada Avenue

Colorado Springs, CO

80903

City of Colorado Springs

Meeting Minutes

Council Work Session

City Council meetings are broadcast live on Channel 18. In

accordance with the ADA, anyone requiring an auxiliary aid to

participate in this meeting should make the request as soon as

possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.

Documents created by third parties may not meet all

accessibility criteria.

Monday, October 27, 2025

9:00 AM

Council Chambers

How to Watch the Meeting

Coloradosprings.gov/springstv | Facebook Live: Colorado Springs City Council

Facebook Page @coscity Council | SPRINGS TV - Comcast Channel 18 / 880 (HD)

- Stratus IQ Channel 76 / 99 (Streaming)

Estimated agenda item times are provided for planning purposes and do not constitute notice

of a specific time for any item. Items may take more or less time than estimated. City Council

may amend the order of items.

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

President Crow-Iverson called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.

President Crow-Iverson led a moment of silence for the passing of Merv

Bennett, former City Council President.

9 -

Present

Councilmember Tom Bailey, President Lynette Crow-Iverson,

Councilmember Dave Donelson, Councilmember Kimberly Gold,

Councilmember Nancy Henjum, Councilmember Brandy Williams,

Councilmember David Leinweber, Councilmember Roland Rainey Jr., and

President Pro Tem Brian Risley

Councilmember Rainey joined the meeting at 9:05 AM.

Councilmember Gold joined the meeting at 9:38 AM.

Councilmember Williams attended the meeting virtually.

2. Changes to Agenda

There were no Changes to Agenda.

3. Regular Meeting Comments

There were no Regular Meeting Comments.

4. Review of Previous Meeting Minutes

25-585

4.A.

City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes October 13, 2025

Presenter:

Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk

Attachments: 10-13-25 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes Final

The minutes of the October 13, 2025 Work Session were approved by

Consensus of City Council.

5. Executive Session

5A. Open

There was no Open Executive Session.

There was no Closed Executive Session.

5B. Closed

6. Presentations for General Information

25-504

6.A.

First Tee – Southern Colorado Redevelopment Presentation

Presenter:

Sandy Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, First Tee – Southern Colorado

Attachments: First Tee Presentation

Kim King introduced Jared Clayton, Golf Division Manager, who provided

a brief overview of Valley Hi Golf Course and the partnership with First

Tee-Southern Colorado.

Eric Liebold, Board Chair, First Tee-Southern Colorado, introduced Sandy

Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, First Tee - Southern Colorado, provided

an overview of the Pool House Capital Improvement Project, partnership

with Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS), project

vision/objectives, alignment with First Tee - Southern Colorado’s goals,

and key project objectives. He identified the total estimated cost, key

areas/amenities, design considerations, program expansion, year-round

access, increased participation, staff support, safer/ more inclusive

environment, next steps, and why this golf facility matters.

Councilmember Henjum asked what the contractual relationship is with the

City. Ms. Johnson stated they have an operating agreement with the City

through the end of the year, and they are working to renew the contract.

Councilmember Donelson asked if First Tee is a national organization and

if it is supported by the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA). Ms.

Johnson stated it is an international organization and is supported by the

PGA, PGA Tour, United States Golf Association (USGA), and Ladies

Professional Golf Association (LPGA).

Councilmember Rainey asked when the Request For Proposal (RFP) will

be submitted. Ms. Johnson stated it was submitted in August, it was due by

the end of September, and they have made a recommendation to the

Board which should be decided on by November 1, 2025.

25-587

6.B.

Coroner’s 2024 Annual Report

Presenter:

Emily Russell-Kinsley, M.D., Coroner / Chief Medical Examiner

Emily Russell-Kinsley, El Paso County Coroner/Chief Medical Examiner,

provided the El Paso County Coroner Annual Report. She gave an

overview of the total cases investigated, total autopsies performed, deaths

investigated, breakdown of autopsies performed in nearby counties,

performance metrics, and manners of death. She identified the deaths due

to natural causes, accidents, motor vehicle crashes, drug related

accidents, overdose deaths, homicide, suicide, child fatalities, and

homeless deaths.

Councilmember Donelson asked how many total deaths there were in El

Paso County in 2024. Dr. Emily Russell-Kinsley stated they are working on

obtaining that information.

Councilmember Rainey requested additional information regarding fetal

deaths. Dr. Russell-Kinsley stated fetus’s do not received a manner of

death on their death certificate.

Councilmember Henjum asked what the reason is for the decrease in

drug-related deaths. Dr. Russell-Kinsley stated she believes it is due to

combating drug use and the decrease in Fentanyl manufacturing.

Councilmember Rainey asked where the homicides and drug related

deaths occurred. Dr. Rusell-Kinsley stated they do not have that information

on homicides, but they will provide a heat map of where the drug related

deaths occurred.

Councilmember Leinweber asked if some suicides are not identified as

suicides if there was no note written. Dr. Russell-Kinsley confirmed that if

they do not have evidence, they do not label those as suicides.

Councilmember Leinweber asked if the law change regarding easier

access to alcohol has affected the number of alcohol related deaths. Dr.

Russell-Kinsley stated over the past twenty-five years, there has been a

244 percent increase of alcohol related deaths.

7. Staff and Appointee Reports

25-584

7.A.

Agenda Planner Review

Presenter:

Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk

Attachments: Agenda Planner Review 10-27-25

There were no comments on this item.

8. Items for Introduction

25-512

8.A.

A Resolution of the Colorado Springs City Council approving the

boundaries of a proposed area of the city to be submitted to the director

of the Colorado Office of Economic Development for designation as a

CHIPS Zone under the Colorado CHIPS Zone Act.

Presenter:

Shawna Lippert, Economic Development Manager

Jessie Kimber, Economic Development Officer

Attachments: Resolution_CHIPS Zone Establishment

Exhibit A-CHIPS Zone

CHIPS Zone Presentation

Shawna Lippert, Economic Development Manager, presented the

Resolution approving the boundaries of a proposed area of the City to be

submitted to the director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development

for designation as a Semiconductor Manufacturing Zone (CHIPS Zone)

under the Colorado CHIPS Zone Act. She provided an overview of the

background, CHIPS Zone overview, Enterprise Zone (EZ) considerations,

economic development strategies, proposed Resolution, proposed

boundaries, staff recommendation, anticipated next steps, and timeline.

Councilmember Henjum requested what EZs are in District 5. Ms. Lippert

stated they will provide that information.

Councilmember Rainey asked if employees who work remotely could still

receive the $1,100 employee tax credit. Ms. Lippert stated the employee

tax credit applies to net new jobs in El Paso County, Colorado.

Councilmember Rainey asked if the Colorado Springs Chamber of

Commerce and EDC provide the same information to prospective

businesses. Sherry Hoffman, Director of Business Retention, Colorado

Springs Chamber and EDC, provided a brief overview of the process they

use for attracting new customers.

25-559

8.B.

A Resolution approving an Economic Development Agreement between

the City Of Colorado Springs and Project Rey

Presenter:

Jessie Kimber, Economic Development Officer

Shawna Lippert, Economic Development Manager

Attachments: RES_ProjectRey_2025

EDA Project Rey

Project Rey EDA Presentation_Work Session

Jessie Kimber, Economic Development Officer, presented the Resolution

approving an Economic Development Agreement (EDA) between the City

and Project Rey. She provided an overview of the project, proposed EDA,

EDA requirements, four/ten-year expansion/retention, economic impact,

fiscal impact, incentives, financial safeguards, and staff recommendation.

There were no comments on this item.

25-543

8.C.

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. 2

(Legislative)

Presenter:

Troy Stover, Business Park Development Director, Airport Economic

Development

Attachments: RES_Peak Metro Dist No. 2 IGA

Peak MD 2 Maintenance IGA

IGA MD#2_WorkSession_Presentation

Troy Stover, Business Park Development Director, Colorado Springs

Airport Economic Development, presented the Resolution approving the

Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) by and between the City, on behalf of

its enterprise the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, and the Peak

Metropolitan District No. 2. He provided an overview of the IGA specifics,

maintenance area, financial overview, and staff recommendation.

There were no comments on this item.

25-544

8.D.

An Ordinance Platting Block 205 and Block 243 in Evergreen Cemetery

Presenter:

Kimberly King, Assistant Director - Parks, Recreation and Cultural

Services

Cheryl Godbout, Operations Manager - Cemetery Enterprise

Attachments: 10-27-25 - New Plattings - Evergreen Cemetery - Exhibit A.docx

10-27-25 - New Plattings - Evergreen Cemetery - Exhibit B

10-27-25 - New Plattings - Evergreen Cemetery - Exhibit C.docx

10-27-25 -

Parks-EvergreenCemetaryPlattingNewBlocks-ORDINANCE.docx

10-27-25 - Evergreen Cemetery - Ordinance Platting Blocks 205 and

244 - PowerPoint.pptx

Kim King, Assistant Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services,

introduced Cheryl Godbout, Operations Manager, Cemetery Enterprise,

who presented the Ordinance platting Block 205 and Block 243 in

Evergreen Cemetery. She provided a brief history of Evergreen Cemetery,

Block locations, Block 205/Block 243 Concept Plan, and projected

costs/revenue.

There were no comments on this item.

25-578

8.E.

An Ordinance Amending Section 101 (Vehicular Traffic Limited) of

Article 27 (Park Traffic Offenses) of chapter 10 (Motor Vehicle and

Traffic) vehicular traffic limited of the code of the City of Colorado

Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to park traffic offenses.

Presenter:

Britt I. Haley, Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services

Department

Eric Becker, Maintenance and Operations Manager, Parks, Recreation

and Cultural Services Department

Attachments: Parks-VehicularTrafficLimited-ORD_draft

Britt Haley, Director, Parks Recreation and Cultural Services Department,

introduced the Ordinance amending City Code pertaining to park traffic

offenses.

Eric Becker, Maintenance and Operations Manager, Parks, Recreation

and Cultural Services Department, provided an overview of the proposed

Ordinance which would provide more enforceability by Rangers to secure

more sustainable parks.

Councilmember Rainey asked if there has been an increase in

electric/motorized bikes/vehicles in parks. Mr. Becker confirmed there has

and they are working toward to changing certain types of behaviors in the

parks.

Councilmember Henjum asked how illegal parking around parks is being

addressed. Mr. Becker stated this Ordinance will address illegal parking

on park land and they will be meeting with Councilmembers to discuss this

issue in more detail.

Councilmember Leinweber asked if they will be implementing speed limits

in certain areas. Mr. Beckers stated they have conducted a traffic/speed

survey on trails, and they have added twenty-mile-per-hour speed limit

signs on trails.

Councilmember Henjum requested that the Colorado Transportation

Advisory Board (CTAB) be included on this proposed Ordinance. Ms.

Haley stated they have already been meeting/working with CTAB

leadership regarding regional trails.

25-573

8.F.

A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado approving the

issuance of debt by the Copper Ridge Metropolitan District Tax-Exempt

Bank Loan, Series 2025, in the estimated principal aggregate amount of

$50,906,000.00.

Council District # 2

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments: CopperRidgeMetroLoan-RES-2025-10-20

Petitioner_CoverLetter_CopperRidge_MD_Debt_Issuance

CopperRidge_MD_DistrictPresident_Cover_Letter

Exhibit_A_CopperRidge_MD_Financial_Plan

CopperRidge_MD_2025_Loan_Agreement

GeneralCounselOpinionLetter_2025Loan

CopperRidge_MD_Series2025_TermSheet_with_NBHBank

Resolution 51-08_Approved_Copper_Ridge_Service_Plan

CopperRidge_MD_Bond_Issuance_Staff_Presentation

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, Planning Department, presented the

Resolution approving the issuance of debt by the Copper Ridge

Metropolitan District of Tax-Exempt Bank Loan, Series 2025, in the

estimated principal aggregate amount of $50,906,000. She provided an

overview of the request, location, features, mill levies, allowed debt,

Powers Boulevard extension, planned improvements, debt issuance

details, preliminary plan of finance, and next steps.

Councilmember Rainey asked if the $7.7 million from Pikes Peak Regional

Transportation Authority (PPRTA) will be an annual commitment. Gayle

Sturdivant, Deputy Public Works Director, City Engineer, stated the $7.7

million is the reimbursement that the district has received to date and there

is a ten-year reimbursement agreement with PPRTA, the district, the City,

and El Paso County which guarantees to have available a minimum of

$103 million over the ten year period to reimburse for the Powers

Boulevard Extension Project.

8.G.

CODE-25-00 An 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.

(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

Austin Cooper, Senior Planner, City Planning Department, presented the

Ordinance amending the City Code as related to kennels. He provided an

overview of the kennel Ordinance, project summary, updates, comparative

communities regulations, updated use chart, standards for consideration,

application review criteria, and optional motions.

Councilmember Donelson asked if the kennels would be letting the dogs

outside. Mr. Cooper stated there will be no outdoor run or play area.

Councilmember Bailey asked if the setbacks would be considered on a

case-by-case basis based on the neighborhood it is located in. Mr. Cooper

confirmed they would.

Councilmember Donelson and Councilmember Williams stated they are in

support of the fifty-five-foot setback in residential areas.

Councilmember Henjum asked what prompted this proposed Ordinance.

Mr. Cooper stated they are analyzing the Unified Development Code

(UDC) to correct some mistakes they have found.

Councilmember Henjum asked why this item is scheduled as a

back-to-back at the October 28, 2025 City Council meeting. Sarah B.

Johnson, City Clerk, stated it is due to the item being postponed to that

date at the September 23, 2025 City Council meeting.

Councilmember Henjum asked why the proposed amendments had not

already been written into the proposed Ordinance. Mr. Cooper stated they

wanted to gauge the interest of City Council. Kevin Walker, Director,

Planning Department, stated they recommend the item be postponed to

the November 10, 2025 City Council meeting.

25-449

8.H.

A Resolution Fixing and Certifying a 4.409 Mill Levy for the Colorado

Springs Briargate General Improvement District 2021, Colorado

Springs, Colorado, for the 2026 Budget Year

Presenter:

Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer

Attachments: 01_Res to Fix Mill Levy for Briargate GID 2021

Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer, presented the Resolutions fixing

and certifying a mill levy, summarizing expenditures and revenues,

adopting a budget, and appropriating funds for the Colorado Springs

Briargate General Improvement District (GID) 2021 for the 2026 budget

year. She stated the public hearing will be held on November 10, 2025.

There were no comments on this item.

25-450

8.I.

A Resolution Summarizing Expenditures and Revenues, Adopting a

Budget, and Appropriating Funds for the Colorado Springs Briargate

General Improvement District 2021, Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the

Calendar Year Beginning on the First Day of January 2026 and Ending

on the Last Day of December 2026

Presenter:

Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer

Attachments: 02_Res to Adopt Budget and Appropriate for Briargate GID 2021

2026 Briargate GID 2021 Budget

Briargate GID 2021 2026 Budget Letter Signed JG

BRIARGATEGID2021_Tax_Map_2025-08-21

Please see comments in Agenda item 8.H.

25-453

8.J.

A Resolution Fixing and Certifying a 50.00 Mill Levy for the Purpose of

Servicing Debt on the General Obligation Bonds of the Colorado

Springs Marketplace at Austin Bluffs General Improvement District,

Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the 2026 Budget Year

Presenter:

Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer

Attachments: 01_Res to Fix Mill Levy for MAB GID

Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer, presented the Resolutions fixing

and certifying a mill levy, summarizing expenditures and revenues,

adopting a budget, and appropriating funds for the Colorado Springs

Marketplace at Austin Bluffs General Improvement District (GID) for the

2026 budget year. She stated the public hearing will be held on November

10, 2025.

25-454

8.K.

A Resolution Summarizing Expenditures and Revenues, Adopting a

Budget, and Appropriating Funds for the Colorado Springs Marketplace

at Austin Bluffs General Improvement District, Colorado Springs,

Colorado, for the Calendar Year Beginning on the First Day of January

2026 and Ending on the Last Day of December 2026

Presenter:

Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer

Attachments: 02_Res to Adopt Budget for MAB GID

MAB GID 2026 Budget

MARKETPLACEATAUSTINBLUFFSGID_Tax_Map_2025-08-21

Please see comments in Agenda item 8.J.

25-455

8.L.

A Resolution Fixing and Certifying the 2025 Tax Levy for Taxes Payable

in 2026 at 5.000 Mills for the Colorado Springs Downtown Development

Authority in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Presenter:

Chelsea Gondeck, Interim CEO, Downtown Partnership

Attachments: 01_Res to Fix Mill Levy for DDA

2025.10.27 DDA & BID City Council

Chelsea Gondeck, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Downtown Partnership,

provided an overview of the Downtown district boundaries, goals, role of

the Greater Downtown Colorado Springs Business Improvement District

(BID), Downtown Ventures, BID historical financials, 2024 BID expenses,

recent capital purchases, public space management, anticipated changes

in 2026, and greatest needs. She identified the functions of the Downtown

Development Authority (DDA), 2024 revenue/expenses, small business

support, grants/loans: active programs/funds awarded by year, tax

incremental financing (TIF), residential units, public realm improvements,

marketing, data/market research, and 2026 preview.

Councilmember Henjum asked when the big trees will be going in. Ms.

Gondeck stated they will be planted within the next few weeks.

Councilmember Gold asked how many closings occurred in 2025. Ms.

Gondeck stated they will provide that information.

Councilmember Gold asked what is included in the resident welcome kit.

Ms. Gondeck stated a whole host of information including a tourism map,

discount coupons, and information on the arts.

25-456

8.M.

A Resolution Approving the 2026 Budget for the Colorado Springs

Downtown Development Authority in Colorado Springs Colorado

Presenter:

Chelsea Gondeck, Interim CEO, Downtown Partnership

Attachments: 02_Res to Approve Budget for DDA

09.16.2025 2026 DDA Preliminary Budget to the City

Please see comments in Agenda item 8.L.

25-590

8.N.

An Ordinance Amending Section 110 (Camping on Public Property

Prohibited) and Repealing Section 111 (Camping and Waste Deposit

Within Public Stream/Public Stream Riparian Zone Prohibited) of Part 1

(General Offenses) of Article 6 (Offenses Affecting Property) and

Repealing Section 404 (Camping Restrictions) of Part 4 (Offenses

Relating to Persons) of Article 9 (Park Offenses) of Chapter 9 (Public

Offenses) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, As

Amended, Pertaining to Camping Regulation, and Providing Penalties

for the Violation Thereof.

Presenter:

Dave Donelson, Councilmember District 1

Lieutenant Ryan Tepley, Homeless Outreach Team, Colorado Springs

Police Department

Sergeant Olav Chaney, Homeless Outreach Team, Colorado Springs

Police Department

Emily Vandenberg, Prosecuting Attorney, City Attorney’s Office

Attachments: Ch9-OffensesCampingProhibited-ORD-2025-10-13

Appendix to 9.6.110 Camping Prohibited Amendments

2025 Camping Ordinance - Council Presentation

Councilmember Donelson introduced the Ordinance amending the

Ordinance pertaining to camping within public stream riparian zones and

providing penalties for the violation thereof.

Emily Vandenberg, Prosecuting Attorney, City Attorney’s Office, stated they

have been working closely with the Homeless Outreach Team (HOT), to

identify their needs and provide the resources requested.

Sergeant Olav Chaney, HOT, Colorado Springs Police Department

(CSPD), identified their current practice.

Lieutenant Ryan Tepley, HOT, CSPD, provided an overview of their current

violation information.

Councilmember Gold asked what the difference is between camps posted

versus vehicle camps contacted. Lt. Tepley stated camps which are posted

are already illegal per the Ordinance and it is where they have already

informed the people there that they will be returning to do enforcement and

vehicle camps contacted are where they have a conversation with people

camping in their vehicles.

Councilmember Gold asked how much time people have between they are

informed of the enforcement and when the enforcement actually takes

place. Lt. Tepley stated twenty-four hours.

Councilmember Gold requested the month-to-month data on current

violation information. Lt. Tepley stated they will provide that information.

Ms. Vandenberg went over the CSPD/court outreach efforts, proposed

Ordinance, major changes, reasons behind the change, and

implementation.

Councilmember Gold asked if the outreach efforts data includes the

Colorado Springs Fire Department Homeless Outreach Program (HOP)

team. Ms. Vandenberg confirmed that information is integrated into that

data.

Councilmember Gold requested more information regarding rejection of

assistance. Sgt. Chaney stated it depends on the individual but many times

they will just take the card and state that they will follow up at some point, or

they simply say, “no thanks”.

Councilmember Rainey asked if it is a violation if a person who is living in

their vehicle moves to a different location. Ms. Vandenberg stated if they

have moved to more than a thousand feet from the site, it is not.

Councilmember Donelson stated the proposed Ordinance may not be the

perfect solution but is an improvement than what they currently have.

Councilmember Bailey requested additional information regarding the

legal reasons behind the legislative declaration and severability clause.

Ms. Vandenberg stated it relates to the Home Rule function to protect the

health, safety, and welfare of the residents, and the severability clause is in

the event the City gets sued and the court finds a portion of this is

unconstitutional, that specific section could be stricken, but the rest of the

Ordinance would stand.

Councilmember Henjum asked what an affirmative defense is. Ms.

Vandenberg explained that an affirmative defense is something a

defendant can raise in any case in which the prosecution must be able to

disprove it beyond a reasonable doubt.

Councilmember Leinweber stated he is concerned for the individuals who

have just become unhoused/have all their belongings in their vehicle and

asked what the cost will be to retrieve an impounded vehicle. Ms.

Vandenberg stated impound fees would be through CSPD procedures.

Councilmember Donelson stated they would not be cited unless a

complaint is received, they could move more than a thousand feet away,

and they can receive the services offered by the Officer.

Councilmember Leinweber asked what City department is responsible for

the homeless crisis. Ms. Vandenberg stated it is a collaboration of different

departments.

Councilmember Gold and Councilmember Leinweber asked what type of

solutions are available for the people experiencing homelessness and

receiving these camping violations. Aimee Cox, Chief Housing Officer,

Housing and Homeless Response, stated the overall context is that they do

not want people living in their vehicles in the City’s neighborhoods and they

are not just looking at tools to enforce, but how to connect people with

resources.

Councilmember Leinweber asked how homeless data is being tracked

and if it is shared data system. Ms. Cox stated they are working toward a

more shared data system, and the Homeless Management Information

System is their most robust data source.

Councilmember Leinweber asked how many employees work in the

Housing and Homeless Response Department. Ms. Cox stated there are

five employees with two vacant positions for a total of seven employees.

Councilmember Leinweber asked how many employees are dedicated to

grant compliance issues. Ms. Cox stated three employees are dedicated

to compliance and one is dedicated to housing; one is dedicated to

addressing homelessness with the collaboration of other departments.

Councilmember Leinweber asked if there is any place for someone to park

safely overnight in the City. Ms. Cox stated there is not. Councilmember

Leinweber asked if other cities, such as San Diego, CA, provide parking

vehicle inhabitation. Ms. Cox confirmed they did, which was a result of a

class action lawsuit.

Councilmember Leinweber requested the dialogue regarding

homelessness be continued at future Work Session.

Councilmember Gold asked who will be responsible for collecting the Point

In Time count data. Ms. Cox stated Change Line will be system lead for the

continuum of care.

25-581

8.O.

An Ordinance Amending Section 201 (General Penalty) of Part 2

(General Penalty) of Article 1 (Administration) of Chapter 1

(Administration, Personnel And Finance) of the Code of the City of

Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to a Police Department

Technology Surcharge

Presenter:

Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer

Deputy Chief John Koch, Colorado Springs Police Department

Frederick Stein, Senior Attorney, City Attorney’s Office

Attachments: CSPD-TechnologySurcharge-ORD-2025-10-13_DRAFT2

2025 Police Technology Surcharge

Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer, introduced the Ordinances

pertaining to CSPD technology surcharge, and failure to pay fines, costs,

and surcharges.

Deputy Chief John Koch, Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD),

provided an overview of the current Ordinance, current violation

information, proposed Ordinances, reasons behind the change, cost

comparison, and implementation.

President Pro Tem Risley asked if the Mayor’s determination of the

surcharge based on the analysis is currently in practice. Deputy Chief Kock

stated it is not because the surcharge does not currently exist.

President Crow-Iverson asked what fund the revenue from the surcharge

will go into. Deputy Chief Koch stated the money will go specifically to the

CSPD for technology.

President Pro Tem Risley asked what mechanism would be used for

collection of the fees. Shantel Withrow, Division Chief of Prosecution, City

Attorney’s Office, stated the surcharges will be collected through the

municipal court payment system and then allocated to the correct buckets.

President Pro Tem Risley asked what if a person does not pay. Ms.

Withrow stated there is a collection mechanism in place which follows the

provisions of state law. President Pro Tem Risley asked what percentage

of citations are paid. Ms. Withrow stated it depends on the type of offense;

traffic is approximately sixty percent paid, and other criminal offenses are

approximately thirty to forty percent.

President Pro Tem Risley asked why they do not charge ten times the

amount to insure cost recovery. Deputy Chief Kock stated there are

limitations in municipal Ordinance where they cannot have the amount of

surcharges greater than the fine allowed for a citation.

Councilmember Donelson asked if they will be able to compare the future

collections of increased fees to prior years of collections. Deputy Chief

Koch confirmed they have extensive data collection regarding that.

Councilmember Rainey asked what the technology fee is based on. Deputy

Chief Koch stated they looked at the entirety of the technology ecosystem

and based the fee to help pay for those systems.

Councilmember Rainey asked what level of body cameras are being used

by CSPD. Deputy Chief Koch stated they are currently using the Axon Body

Four which is updated every three years. Councilmember Rainey

recommended they look at the pass-through fees which go to subsidiaries

to make sure they are paying what they should be paying. Deputy Chief

Koch stated the state of Colorado has a negotiated with Axon where they

set fees that Axon can only charge municipalities and governments for their

services and the City of Colorado Springs’ contracts are substantially

below what the state has authorized.

Councilmember Henjum asked what can be done about the rising costs of

Taser. Deputy Chief Koch stated he does not have answer for that because

Taser is the only option for law enforcement in the United States for

Conductor Energy Weapons (CEW).

25-582

8.P.

An Ordinance Amending Section 106 (Failure to Pay Fine) of Article 3

(Procedures) of Chapter 11 (Municipal Court) of The Code of The City Of

Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, Pertaining to Failure to Pay

Fines, Costs, and Surcharges.

Presenter:

Commander John Koch, Colorado Springs Police Department

Frederick Stein, Public Safety Attorney, City Attorney’s Office

Attachments: MunCt-FailuretoPayFines-ORD-2025-10-15

2025 Police Technology Surcharge

Please see comments in Agenda item 8.O.

25-583

8.Q.

An Ordinance Amending Article 5 (Police and Fire Alarm Systems) of

Chapter 8 (Public Safety) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs

2001, as amended, pertaining to Alarm User Permit Fees and Penalties

for False Alarms.

Presenter:

Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer

Deputy Chief John Koch, Colorado Springs Police Department

Frederick Stein, Senior Attorney, City Attorney's Office

Charles Hickey, CSPD Finance Manager

Attachments: CSPD-AlarmPermits-ORD-2025-10-16

2025 Police Alarm Fee & Penalty Increases

Deputy Chief John Koch, Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD),

presented the Ordinances pertaining to alarm user permit fees and

penalties for false alarms. He provided an overview of the current

Ordinance, proposed Ordinance, revenue projections, reasons behind the

change, and implementation.

Councilmember Donelson asked if the number of false alarms is reset

annually. Deputy Chief Koch confirmed it does.

President Pro Tem Risley stated he is concerned about the revenue going

into the general fund with no accountability of how it is spent from there and

with the increase in fees and the technology that is available on the market,

people will gravitate more toward internet-based security systems.

25-531

8.R.

Review of a Draft Decision and Order and Draft Resolution Setting

Certain Electric Rates within the Service Area of Colorado Springs

Utilities and Regarding Certain Changes to the Electric Rate Schedules

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 review

of the draft decision and order and draft 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. He stated City Council will vote on these items at the

October 28, 2025 City Council meeting.

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 Henjum asked if there will be rate case changes in 2026.

Mr. Gearhart confirmed they will have the Electric Cost Adjustment, Gas

Cost Adjustments, potentially the Gas Integrity Management Program rider,

and changes to language in the electric tariffs.

City Council had no changes to the draft documents.

25-568

8.S.

Review of Draft Decision and Order and Draft 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

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

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

Please see comments in Agenda item 8.R.

25-569

8.T.

Review of Draft Decision and Order and Draft Resolution Regarding

Certain Changes to Colorado Springs Utilities' Utilities Rules and

Regulations (URR)

Presenter:

Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities

Chris Bidlack, City Attorney's Office - Utilities Division

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

Please see comments in Agenda item 8.R.

25-570

8.U.

Review of Draft Decision and Order and Draft Resolution Making an

Administrative Change in The Colorado Springs Utilities' 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

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

Please see comments in Agenda item 8.R.

25-571

8.V.

Review of Draft Decision and Order and Draft 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

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

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

Please see comments in Agenda item 8.R.

25-572

8.W.

Review of a Draft Decision and Order and Draft 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

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

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

Please see comments in Agenda item 8.R.

9. Items Under Study

25-576

9.A.

Update to the Experience Downtown Plan

Council District # 3

Presenter:

Mark De La Torre, Director of Denver Area Operations, MIG, Inc.

Elly Schaefer, Senior Project Manager, MIG, Inc.

Chelsea Gondeck, Interim Director of Planning & Mobility, Downtown

Partnership

Ryan Tefertiller, Urban Planning Manager, City Planning Department

Attachments:

Elevate Downtown Plan 2025.10.27 Council Work Session

Mtg_10.27.25

Ryan Tefertiller, Urban Planning Manager, City Planning Department,

introduced the update to the Experience Downtown Plan.

Chelsea Gondeck, Interim Director of Planning and Mobility, Downtown

Partnership, introduced Mark De La Torre, Director of Denver Area

Operations, MIG, Inc., who provided an overview of the Elevate/Experience

Downtown Plan, scope, schedule, community engagement, pop-ups,

Survey #2, top priority takeaways, Plan contents, vision, goals, assets,

challenges, and opportunities. He identified the small business support,

walkability, mobility, arts, culture, safety, cleanliness, public restrooms,

housing, homelessness, density, building heights, catalytic sites, big ideas,

downtown grocery store, primary action steps, and next steps.

Councilmember Rainey requested an example of competing marketing

demands. Mr. De La Torre stated it is looking at both inside and outside of

the downtown boundary at what developments are being

considered/explored.

Councilmember Henjum requested additional information regarding what

they mean by "positioning the public realm for future development". Mr. De

La Torre stated that it references the investments and the quality of the

pedestrian experience in those spaces where the baseline will fall within

the City’s purview and the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) can

work to fill the gaps.

Councilmember Donelson asked if the building height limit has been

discussed during the rewrite of the Downtown Master Plan. Ms. Gondeck

confirmed they had had robust conversation about it. Mr. Tefertiller stated

the draft Plan will include a section on the Form Based Zone (FBZ) and

what the Planning Department should consider to remain consistent with

the Plan.

President Pro Tem Risley asked if there are currently building height limits

in the downtown FBZ except for approximately four tenths of one square

mile. Mr. Tefertiller confirmed that it is correct, and they will come back to

refine the zoning regulations to what is articulated in the Plan.

Councilmember Donelson asked if the FBZ was a result of the previous

Downtown Master Plan and what year it was adopted. Mr. Tefertiller stated

the DDA was created in 2007 from the Imagine Downtown effort and in July

of 2009 they rezoned the square mile of downtown to FBZ after an

extensive public process.

Councilmember Henjum recommending the addition of downtown

bathrooms as a priority action step.

10. Councilmember Reports and Open Discussion

Councilmember Gold stated City Council received a food distribution

resource list from Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services and encouraged

people to partner with existing agencies in lieu of creating new things and