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Tuesday, February 10, 2026  
9:00 AM  
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call  
President Crow-Iverson called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.  
8 -  
Present:  
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  
1 - Councilmember Tom Bailey  
Excused:  
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance  
The Invocation was made by Carrie West First United Methodist Church.  
President Crow-Iverson led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements  
Councilmember Henjum requested item 4B.D 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:  
4B. First Presentation:  
4B.A.  
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 27, 2026  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
The Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.  
4B.B. 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 Signs.  
(Legislative)  
Related Files: CODE-25-0005  
Located in All Council Districts  
Presenter:  
Kurt Schmitt, Program Administrator II, City Planning Department  
Daniel Sexton, Land Use Review/Development Review Enterprises  
Planning Manager, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.  
4B.C.  
An Ordinance amending Chapter 3 (Public Property and Public Works)  
of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended,  
pertaining to sign regulations  
(Legislative)  
Related Files: CODE-25-0005  
Located in All Council Districts  
Presenter:  
Kurt Schmitt, Program Administrator II, City Planning Department  
Daniel Sexton, Land Use Review/ Development Review Enterprises  
Planning Manager, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.  
4B.E.  
A Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding among  
Colorado Springs Utilities, the City of Colorado Springs, El Paso  
County, the El Paso-Teller County E911 Authority, and Teller County, to  
Acquire Digital Orthorectified Imagery in 2026  
Presenter:  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Tim Scheiderer, Senior Attorney, City Attorney’s Office-Utilities  
Michael Herrmann, Manager - Asset Management/Geospatial  
Technology, Colorado Springs Utilities  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
4B.F.  
A Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Surplus City Property to Project  
Manitou (“the Purchaser”)  
Presenter:  
Troy Stover, Business Park Development Director, City of Colorado  
Springs  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
4B.G. ZONE-25-00 An ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs  
pertaining to approximately 21.19 acres located northeast of Bradley  
Road and Powers Boulevard from R-5/AP-O (Multi-Family, High with  
Airport Overlay) to R-FLEX M/AP-O (R-Flex, Medium Scale with Airport  
Overlay). (Quasi-Judicial - First reading and setting the public hearing for  
February 24, 2026 in accord with City Code Section 7.5.407. Hearings  
for the ordinance and any related applications shall be conducted  
concurrent with the second reading.)  
Related Files: ZONE-25-0031  
Located in Council District 4  
Presenter:  
Drew Foxx, Planner II, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
Motion by President Pro Tem Risley, seconded by Councilmember  
Gold, 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 -  
Aye:  
Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley,  
and Williams  
1 - Bailey  
Excused:  
5. Recognitions  
5.A.  
A Proclamation recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month  
Presenter:  
Lynette Crow-Iverson, Council President and Councilmember At Large  
President Crow-Iverson read a joint Proclamation in recognizing February  
2026 as Black History Month.  
Councilmember Rainey recognized everyone who have contributed to the  
strength of the City and introduced Shirley Martinez, President, Reverend  
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Preservation Society Board, Minister  
Earl Schaffer, Jr., Martin Luther King Jr, Preservation Society, Candice  
McKnight, President and Chief Executive Officer, African American  
Historical Society of Colorado Springs, and Willie Breacell, Chair, Buffalo  
Soldiers Memorial Committee, who recognized the importance of  
recognizing and celebrating Black History Month, the many achievements  
of Black leaders and Black Americans, and the events planned for Black  
History Month.  
Councilmember Gold expressed gratitude for the individuals who  
supported this Proclamation.  
5.B.  
City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees  
Presenter:  
Lynette Crow-Iverson, Council President and Councilmember At-Large  
President Crow-Iverson presented the City Council Appointments to  
Boards, Commissions, and Committees.  
Councilmember Gold and Leinweber expressed appreciation for the  
nominees who wish to serve the City.  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember Gold,  
that the City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and  
Committees be approved. The motion passed by a vote of 8-0-1-0  
8 -  
Aye:  
Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and  
Williams  
1 - Bailey  
Excused:  
6. Mayor's Business  
6.A.  
Updates from the Mayor’s Representative  
Presenter:  
Travis Easton, Acting Chief of Staff  
Travis Easton, Acting Chief of Staff, stated Friday, February 13, 2026, is a  
City furlough day, but essential personnel will still be available as needed.  
7. Items Called Off Consent Calendar  
4B.D.  
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  
Councilmember Henjum provided a brief history of the Ordinance which  
was originally postponed to the May 12, 2026 City Council meeting to allow  
providers, stakeholders, and those impacted by the legislation, more time  
to be included and collaborate in the process of the proposed Ordinance  
which addresses people camping in their vehicles. She stated that she will  
not be supporting moving the hearing date to the February 24, 2026 City  
Council meeting because there has not been enough time to create  
thoughtful and effective legislation.  
Councilmember Leinweber stated there is already a regulation in place  
prohibiting camping and although there is a great need to address the  
homelessness issues, he does not feel delaying this tool for law  
enforcement is the solution.  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by President Pro Tem  
Risley, to set a revised legislative hearing date of February 24, 2026 for  
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 be approved. The motion passed by a vote of 6-2-1-0  
6 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and Williams  
Aye:  
No:  
2 - Gold, and Henjum  
1 - Bailey  
Excused:  
8. Utilities Business  
8.A.  
A Resolution Authorizing the Recreational Use of Rosemont Reservoir  
and Surrounding Property  
Presenter:  
Jessica K. Davis, Land Resource Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Jessica Davis, Land Resource Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU),  
presented the Resolution authorizing the recreational use of Rosemont  
Reservoir and surrounding property. She gave a brief background of the  
site, expanded recreation, and next steps.  
April Estep, Deputy Regional Manager, Colorado Parks and Wildlife  
expressed support of their ongoing partnership with CSU.  
Councilmember Leinweber requested additional information regarding  
CPW’s role at Rosemont Reservoir. Ms. Estep outlined the responsibilities  
of operations of CPW to expand recreational uses  
Citizens Cindy Margules and Sharon Uhrig, owners of the property and  
JoHoMa Cabin, near Rosemont Reservoir, spoke in opposition of the  
Resolution.  
Becky Leinweber, Executive Director, Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation  
Alliance, spoke in support of the Resolution.  
Councilmember Rainey asked if there has been any wildfire risk mitigation.  
Ms. Estep confirmed there has.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the adjacent owners would continue to  
be included as this develops. Ms. Davis confirmed they will be.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if Rosemont Reservoir is primarily used  
for drinking water. Ms. Davis stated it is not.  
Motion by Councilmember Gold, seconded by Councilmember Rainey Jr.,  
that the Resolution authorizing the recreational use of the Rosemont  
Reservoir and surrounding property be adopted. The motion passed by a  
vote of 8-0-1-0  
8 -  
Aye:  
Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and  
Williams  
1 - Bailey  
Excused:  
9. Unfinished Business  
There was no Unfinished Business.  
10. New Business  
10.A.  
An Ordinance Creating a new Section 113 (Residence Restrictions For  
Sexually Violent Predators) of Article 2 (Offenses Affecting Public  
Safety) Of Chapter 9 (Public Offenses) of The City of Colorado Springs  
2001, As Amended, Pertaining to Residency Restrictions for Sexually  
Violent Predators and Providing Penalties for the Violation Thereof  
Presenter:  
Tom Bailey, Councilmember District 2  
Deputy Chief John Koch, CSPD  
Shantel Withrow, Division Chief, City Attorney’s Office, presented the  
Ordinance creating a new Section 113 (Residence Restrictions For  
Sexually Violent Predators) of Article 2 (Offenses Affecting Public Safety)  
of Chapter 9 (Public Offenses) of the City Code, pertaining to residency  
restrictions for sexually violent predators and providing penalties for the  
violation thereof which was requested to be brought forward by  
Councilmember Bailey.  
There were no comments on this item.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Gold,  
that the Ordinance creating a new Section 113 (Residence Restrictions  
For Sexually Violent Predators) of Article 2 (Offenses Affecting Public  
Safety) of Chapter 9 (Public Offenses) of the City Code, pertaining to  
residency restrictions for sexually violent predators and providing  
penalties for the violation thereof be approved on first reading. The  
motion passed by a vote of 8-0-1-0  
11. Public Hearing  
11.A. APPL-25-00 An Appeal of the City Planning Commission decision denying an appeal  
10/APPL-25- of the administratively approved Colorado Springs Temple Development  
Plan, and an appeal of the City Planning Commission decision applying  
conditions to the approval of the Colorado Springs Temple Development  
Plan, for the property consisting of 18.6 acres located at the southwest  
corner of Flying Horse Club Drive and Barossa Valley Road.  
(Quasi-Judicial)  
Related Files: DEPN-25-0056; APPL-25-0008; APPL-25-0010;  
APPL-25-0011  
Located in Council District #2  
Presenter:  
Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, City Planning Department, presented  
the appeal of the City Planning Commission decision denying an appeal of  
the administratively approved Colorado Springs Temple Development  
Plan, and an appeal of the City Planning Commission decision applying  
conditions to the approval of the Colorado Springs Temple Development  
Plan, for the property consisting of 18.6 acres located at the southwest  
corner of Flying Horse Club Drive and Barossa Valley Road. She provided  
an overview of the vicinity map, project summary, site plan, Colorado  
Springs Temple appeal, stakeholder involvement, timeline of review,  
agency review, PlanCOS compliance, Planning Commission decision,  
height exemption, application review criteria, and optional motions.  
President Pro Tem Risley asked if the Development Plan was approved  
Administratively without any conditions. Ms. Baxter confirmed it was.  
Councilmember Williams asked if the United States Air Force Academy  
(USAFA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) were in support of the  
original project. Ms. Baxter confirmed they were.  
Michael Kuhn, Esq., representing the appellant, Jennifer Kuhn, outlined the  
applicant’s proposal, light fixtures, Planning Commission outcome, Unified  
Development Code (UDC) Section 7.4.203(B)(2) design violation, visibility  
from residential zones, dimensions of the spire, exterior lighting violations,  
UDC exterior lighting requirements, applicant’s project statement, façade  
lighting photometric statistics, Religious Land Use and Institutionalized  
Persons Act (RLUIPA), and what they are requesting.  
Carolynne White, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, representing the  
applicant, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, identified their  
project team, vicinity map, site plan, standard of review on appeal, Flying  
Horse Master Plan amendment, regional existing temples, exterior/east  
facade, compliance with UDC requirements, and context views. She went  
over the lighting design compliance, elevation, fixture specifications,  
illuminance diagram, lumens, footcandles, photometric analysis, and art  
glass.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if City Council is to determine the definition  
of “top tier”. Sara Brewen, Attorney, Senior, City Attorney’s Office, stated if  
City Council maintains the conditions placed by the Planning  
Commission’s recommendation, they would need to clarify what was meant  
by the top tier of the spire because it is not included in the UDC.  
John Suthers, representing the applicant, identified the provisions of the  
Religious Land Use And Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) and stated  
this project is in full compliance with all local land use regulations, including  
the lighting requirements. It is also supported by federal and constitutional  
law and cannot be denied purely on aesthetic reasons.  
Councilmember Henjum requested additional information regarding the  
case in Massachusetts where the steeple height was lowered. Ms. White  
stated in that case, it was determined that the height of the steeple is not  
for the judge to decide, but the church voluntarily reduced the height of the  
steeple.  
Citizens Wayne Williams, Shepard Cozza, Ryan Frost, Catherine Bullock,  
Daniel Neuffer, Jon Harvey, Crysta Wells, Steven Wells, West Allen, Creed  
Spillane, Mike Law, Stephannie Warner, Kevin Woodward, Ed Ellsworth,  
Michael Clawson, and Nathan Wood spoke in support of the project as it  
was originally submitted.  
Citizens Dave Phillips, Linda Miller, and Monica Fuchs spoke in opposition  
of the appeal.  
Mr. Kuhn stated the Planning Commission’s decision is contrary to the  
provisions of the UDC, the UDC requires anything above forty-five feet in  
this district to be designed to minimize visibility, the proposed illumination  
is not consistent with that standard, the UDC states there shall be no  
upward lights without a canopy or roof RLUIPA does not give a religious  
institution carte blanche to violate any provision of the City Code that it  
wants, since the applicant has agreed to other light and height  
modifications it must not be a substantial burden on their religion, New Life  
Church is not located in the middle of a residential district and all the light  
projected on it is being backed down. He stated Illumination does not  
minimize visibility as a matter of law, they will not know the lighting impact  
without a complete photometric study of the spire, these facts were not  
presented to the Administration and requested City Council remand the  
matter back to Ms. Baxter  
Ms. White stated the appellant first filed that he wants the steeple to be  
screened, then he said he wants it to be reduced in height, today he said  
he wants it to be reduced in height to 95 feet which is the actual height that  
it is, and then he said it is not about the height of the steeple, it is about the  
lighting, even though the project complies with all of the requirements in the  
UDC. She stated the spire is ninety-five feet, not one hundred forty feet, the  
lights are not K2, they are K1 and P6 which are not the most intense  
available, there are canopies reflecting the light back down from the  
steeple as required, there a photometric study presented/reviewed by staff,  
all of the light fixtures are fully shielded, the design modifications that have  
been made by the applicant were made in order to minimize visibility from  
residential neighborhoods, as is required by the City Code, of the 313  
correspondence received, approximately 294 were expressing support for  
this project, the architectural/aesthetic choices made in designing this  
temple, were made by the highest authority within the church, and the spire  
and its illumination, are all critical components of the fundamental  
expression of faith for this community, the appellant has identified no  
compelling governmental interest in removing these things or that these  
things impose a substantial burden on them, approving the appellant’s  
requests would not be consistent with the law, and requested City Council  
to approve the Development Plan as it was originally approved by the  
Planning Department staff and without the conditions imposed by the  
Planning Commission.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if this site is not technically completely  
within a residential community because the long border on the south will be  
Powers Boulevard. Travis Easton, Acting Chief of Staff, stated the Powers  
Boulevard extension has been planned for quite some time, it is in the final  
engineering phases, the elevation of Powers Boulevard will be  
approximately thirty feet below the elevation of the existing adjacent areas.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if the structure could provide a light and  
noise buffer from Powers Boulevard for residents. Mr. Easton stated the  
noise study is currently underway, but with Powers Boulevard being below  
grade, noise should be minimized.  
Councilmember Donelson stated the individuals opposed to the  
Development Plan highlighted their concerns regarding the height, lighting,  
and materials of the spire, he believes the church has worked to minimize  
the lighting while still conveying religious message of the temple with the  
cornices at various levels of the spire, the materials are not reflective, a  
screen to hide the spire is not appropriate, and the Development Plan was  
reviewed and approved by the City’s Planning Department. He stated that  
regarding RLUIPA, unless there is a compelling interest, City Council  
should not limit expression through the temple or spire.  
Councilmember Rainey asked how tall the spire is. Ms. White stated the  
total height of the entire structure, including the spire, is 140.5 feet. She  
stated the building is thirty-nine feet and the spire is ninety-five feet.  
Councilmember Rainey asked if they will be using 4k lighting. Ms. White  
confirmed they are planning to use four thousand kelvin white lighting and  
explained the different ways of measuring light in kelvins, wattage, lumens,  
and footcandles.  
Councilmember Rainey asked if a canopy will be installed to redirect the  
light downwards. Ms. White explained how the light will be directed  
downward due to the reflection from the building’s canopies and cornices.  
Councilmember Williams provided a brief history of Flying Horse Ranch.  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember  
Williams, to deny the Appeal seeking reversal of the development plan  
approval but Reverse the City Planning Commission decision to add  
conditions of approval on the development plan for the Colorado  
Springs Temple, based upon the finding that only the Temple appellant  
met the appeal criteria found in City Code Section 7.5.415. The motion  
passed by a vote of 8-0-1-0  
8 -  
Aye:  
Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and  
Williams  
1 - Bailey  
Excused:  
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 Isaac Contreras, Taylor Gray, spoke against the recent actions of  
the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.  
Citizen Dustin Hanson stated the Ratio Utility Billing System (RUBS) in the  
apartment complex where he resides is unequitable.  
Citizen Steve Lightfoot stated Stephen King murdered John Lennon and  
spoke against the red-light camera at the intersection of Platte Avenue and  
Chelton Boulevard.  
Citizen Laurel Bahe requested the January 13, 2026 City Council meeting  
minutes be revised to reflect Councilmember Donelson’s departure and  
refusal to participate in the commemorative photo.  
Citizen Derek Shetrone spoke against Flock artificial intelligence  
surveillance cameras.  
14. Executive Session  
There was no Executive Session.  
15. Adjourn  
There being no further business to come before City Council, Council  
adjourned at 2:30 PM.  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk