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Tuesday, October 10, 2023  
10:00 AM  
Council Chambers  
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may amend the order of items.  
1. Call to Order and Roll Call  
President Helms called the meeting to order at 10:04 AM.  
8 -  
Present:  
Councilmember Yolanda Avila, President Pro Tem Lynette Crow-Iverson,  
Councilmember Dave Donelson, President Randy Helms, Councilmember Nancy  
Henjum, Councilmember Mike O'Malley, Councilmember Brian Risley, and  
Councilmember Michelle Talarico  
1 - Councilmember David Leinweber  
Excused:  
Councilmember Henjum attended the meeting virtually.  
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance  
The Invocation was made by a citizen who had previously been a Chaplain  
of the Colorado Springs Police Department (no name provided).  
President Helms led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements  
President Helms stated item 15.A. has been withdrawn from the agenda.  
Consensus of Council agreed to this change on the agenda.  
4. General Improvement Districts  
Following a recess of the Regular City Council meeting, City Council shall reconvene as  
the Colorado Springs Board of Directors of the Briargate General Improvement Distinct  
2021 for action on the following item:  
23-508  
4.A.  
Request to set November 14, 2023 as the Public Hearing date for  
consideration of adopting the proposed 2024 Colorado Springs  
Briargate General Improvement District 2021 Budget and to advertise as  
required by law  
Presenter:  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer  
Attachments: 2024 Briargate GID 2021 Budget  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer, presented the request to set  
November 14, 2023 as the Public Hearing date for consideration of  
adopting the proposed 2024 Colorado Springs Briargate General  
Improvement District 2021 Budget and to advertise as required by law.  
There were no comments on this item.  
Motion by Councilmember Avila, seconded by Councilmember O'Malley, o  
establish November 14, 2023 as the date of the Public Hearing to consider the  
2024 Colorado Springs Briargate General Improvement District 2021 budget be  
approved. The motion passed by a vote of 8-0-1-0  
8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
1 - Leinweber  
Aye:  
Excused:  
Following adjournment of the Briargate General Improvement District 2021, City Council  
shall reconvene as the Colorado Springs Board of Directors of the Market place at  
Austin Bluffs General Improvement Distinct for action on the following item:  
23-394  
4.B.  
Request to set November 14, 2023 as the Public Hearing date for  
consideration of adopting the proposed 2024 Colorado Springs  
Marketplace at Austin Bluffs General Improvement District Budget and to  
advertise as required by law  
Presenter:  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer  
Attachments: MAB GID Budget 2024  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer, presented the request to set  
November 14, 2023 as the Public Hearing date for consideration of  
adopting the proposed 2024 Colorado Springs Marketplace at Austin  
Bluffs General Improvement District Budget and to advertise as required by  
law.  
There were no comments on this item.  
to establish November 14, 2023 as the date of the Public Hearing to consider the  
2024 Colorado Springs Marketplace at Austin Bluffs General Improvement District  
budget be approved. The motion passed by a vote of 8-0-1-0  
8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
1 - Leinweber  
Aye:  
Excused:  
Following adjournment of the Colorado Springs Board of Directors of the Market place  
at Austin Bluffs General Improvement Distinct, City Council shall reconvene the City  
Council meeting.  
5. 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.)  
5A. Second Presentation:  
23-361  
5A.A.  
Ordinance 23-56 repealing Ordinance No. 23-46 and Approving a  
Supplemental Appropriation to the Memorial Health System Enterprise  
Fund in the amount of $1,465,848 for monies due to UCH-MHS for the  
periodic reconciliation with UC Health  
Presenter:  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer  
Attachments:  
ORD Repeal and Approve new Supplemental Approp Ord for MHS to  
UCH recon payment  
Signed Ordinance No. 23-56.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
5B. First Presentation:  
23-523  
5B.A.  
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 26, 2023  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: 9-26-2023 City Council Meeting Minutes Final  
The Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.  
23-420  
5B.B.  
Ordinance No 23-57 Certifying Delinquent Stormwater Fees and  
Charges to the El Paso County Treasurer for Collection  
Presenter:  
Richard Mulledy, P.E., Stormwater Enterprise Manager  
Attachments: Exhibit A  
Ordinance_StormwaterFees-Certification  
Signed Ordinance No. 23-57.pdf  
This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.  
23-450  
5B.C.  
A Resolution authorizing the acquisition of Real Property owned by the  
Colorado Department of Transportation  
Presenter:  
Troy Stover, Business Park Development Director, Colorado Springs  
Airport  
Attachments: RES_CDOT_LandAcquisition - Airport  
Exhibit A-1 to Resolution  
Exhibit A-2 to Resolution  
Signed Resolution No. 136-23.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
23-504  
5B.D.  
The City Clerk reports that on September 21, 2023 there was filed with  
her a petition for the annexation of Authentix Wolf Ranch Addition No. 1  
Annexation. The City Clerk herewith communicates such to City Council  
and recommends that the petition and map be referred to the City  
Administration for review and recommendation regarding whether the  
petition is in substantial compliance with Section 31-12-107(1).  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: Petition for Annexation.pdf  
Authentix_Filing_No_1_Annexation Plat_4th Submittal.pdf  
Memo to Clerk Annexation Petition.pdf  
Updated_Petition_Hooks_4th_Submittal.pdf  
Updated_Petition_Tri-Lakes_4th_Submittal.pdf  
Motion by Councilmember Avila, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, that all  
matters on the Consent Calendar be passed, adopted, and approved by  
unanimous consent of the members present. The motion passed by a vote of  
23-524  
5B.E.  
The City Clerk reports that on September 21, 2023 there was filed with  
her a petition for the annexation of Authentix Wolf Ranch Addition No. 2  
Annexation. The City Clerk herewith communicates such to City Council  
and recommends that the petition and map be referred to the City  
Administration for review and recommendation regarding whether the  
petition is in substantial compliance with Section 31-12-107(1).  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: Petition for Annexation - City Signature.pdf  
Memo to Clerk Annexation Petition.pdf  
Authentix Wolf Ranch Fil 2 Vicinity Map_1st_Submittal.pdf  
EXHIBIT A_Authentix_Filing_No_2.pdf  
Filing_2_Annexation_Plat_4th Submittal_(2023-0918).pdf  
Motion by Councilmember Avila, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, that all  
matters on the Consent Calendar be passed, adopted, and approved by  
unanimous consent of the members present. The motion passed by a vote of  
23-029  
5B.F.  
Martin Drake Power Plant Decommissioning Regulatory Asset Creation  
Resolution  
Attachments: CSU-DrakeRegAssetRES-2023-08-01  
Drake Decommissioning Reg Asset Presentation  
Signed Resolution No. 137-23.pdf  
Motion by Councilmember Avila, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, that all  
matters on the Consent Calendar be passed, adopted, and approved by  
unanimous consent of the members present. The motion passed by a vote of  
23-515  
5B.G.  
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Colorado Springs,  
amending the previously approved Issuance of Debt by the Copper  
Ridge Metropolitan District in the form of a Tax-Exempt Bank Loan in a  
principal amount of up to $24,530,000. (Legislative Item)  
Presenter:  
Mike Tassi, Assistant Director, Planning and Community Development  
Peter Wysocki, Director of Planning and Community Development  
Attachments: Resolution - Amended debt issuance  
Amended City Council Letter 09-23  
Copper Ridge MD Amended Financial Plan 09-23  
Copper Ridge MD Amended Loan Agreement 09-23  
Copper Ridge MD Amended Term Sheet 09-23  
General Counsel Opinion Letter - 2023 Loan (01108179)  
Copper Ridge Amended debt issuance presentation  
Signed Resolution No. 138-23.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
5B.H. ZONE  
Ordinance No. 23-58 amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado  
Springs pertaining to 8.197 acres located at 4415 Grinnell Blvd from  
APD APZ-2 AP-O (Airport Planned Development Accident Potential  
23-0018  
Subzone 2 with Airport Overlay) to MX-M APZ-2 AP-O (Mixed-Use  
Medium Accident Potential Subzone 2 with Airport Overlay).  
(Quasi-Judicial)  
Presenter:  
Drew Foxx, Planner II, Planning and Community Development  
Peter Wysocki, Planning Director, Planning and Community  
Development  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Peak Zone Change_Ordinance  
Figure 1_Project Statement  
Figure 2_Exhibits A & B  
Figure 3_Land Use Statement  
Figure 4_COPN-22-0003  
Figure 5_Peak Innovation Project Statement  
Vicinity Map  
Peak Zone Change - staff presentation  
Signed Ordinance No. 23-58.pdf  
This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar  
5B.I. UVAR-23-00 Use Variance to allow an animal care facility use within an MX-M  
04  
(Mixed-Use Medium) zone district consisting of 25,903 square feet  
located at 5929 Delmonico Drive.  
Presenter:  
Kerri Schott, Planner II, Development Review Enterprise.  
Peter Wysocki, Planning Director, Planning & Development Department  
Attachments: Staff Report_KLS_Catology  
Land Use Statement_KLS_Catology  
PlanCOS Vision Map  
7.5.527 USE VARIANCE  
UV Catology CC Presentation_staff  
UV Catology Presentation_Applicant  
Motion by Councilmember Avila, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, that all  
matters on the Consent Calendar be passed, adopted, and approved by  
unanimous consent of the members present. The motion passed by a vote of  
5B.J. ANEX-23-00 A resolution finding a petition for annexation of the area known as North  
05  
Gate Boulevard Addition No. 8 Annexation consisting of 1.37 acres to be  
in substantial compliance with section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S. and setting  
a hearing date of November 14, 2023, for the Colorado Springs City  
Council to consider the annexation of the area. (Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Katelynn Wintz, Planning Supervisor Planning & Neighborhood Services  
Peter Wysocki, Planning & Neighborhood Services  
Attachments: Resolution  
Exhibit A  
Annex Plat North Gate Blvd Add No 8  
Northgate8 Vicinity  
Signed Resolution No. 139-23.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
5B.K. ANEX-23-00 A resolution finding a petition for annexation of the area known as North  
06  
Gate Boulevard Addition No. 9 Annexation consisting of 0.55 acres to be  
in substantial compliance with section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S. and setting  
a hearing date of November 14, 2023, for the Colorado Springs City  
Council to consider the annexation of the area. (Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Katelynn Wintz, Planning Supervisor Planning & Neighborhood Services  
Peter Wysocki, Planning & Neighborhood Services  
Attachments: Resolution  
Exhibit A  
Annex Plat North Gate Blvd Add No 9  
Northgate9 Vicinity  
Signed Resolution No. 140-23.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
5B.L. ANEX-23-00 A resolution finding a petition for annexation of the area known as  
07  
Woodmen Road Addition No. 2 Annexation consisting of 1.6 acres to be  
in substantial compliance with section 31-12-107(1), C.R.S. and setting  
a hearing date of November 14, 2023, for the Colorado Springs City  
Council to consider the annexation of the area. (Legislative)  
Presenter:  
Katelynn Wintz, Planning Supervisor Planning & Neighborhood Services  
Peter Wysocki, Planning & Neighborhood Services  
Attachments: Resolution  
ExhibitA  
Annex Plat Woodmen Road Add 2  
VicinityMap  
Signed Resolution No. 141-23.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
Motion by Councilmember Avila, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, that all  
matters on the Consent Calendar be passed, adopted, and approved by  
unanimous consent of the members present. The motion passed by a vote of  
8-0-1-0  
8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
1 - Leinweber  
Aye:  
Excused:  
6. Recognitions  
23-540  
6.A.  
A Resolution in Support of Israel  
Presenter:  
Lynette Crow-Iverson, President Pro Tem and Councilmember At Large  
Attachments: Resolution in Support of Israel  
Signed Resolution No. 142-23.pdf  
President Helms read A Resolution in support of Israel.  
Councilmember Avila stated it is important to recognize this was an act of  
terrorists and not Palestinians as a whole.  
Councilmember Donelson stated City Council should be focused on local  
issues, not wars in the Middle East.  
Citizen Haim Goldman expressed gratitude for the Resolution  
Councilmember O’Malley stated he fully supports this Resolution and this  
act of terrorism affects the City especially with NORAD being located here.  
Motion by Councilmember O'Malley, seconded by President Pro Tem  
Crow-Iverson, that the Resolution in Support of Israel be adopted. The motion  
passed by a vote of 7-1-1-0  
7 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Henjum, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
Aye:  
No:  
1 - Donelson  
1 - Leinweber  
Excused:  
23-474  
6.B.  
A Resolution recognizing October 2023 as Arts Month in the Pikes Peak  
Region  
Presenter:  
Michelle Talarico, Councilmember District 3  
Angela Seals, Executive Director, Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak  
Region  
Attachments: Arts Month in the Pikes Peak Region  
Signed Resolution No. 143-23.pdf  
Councilmember Talarico read the Resolution recognizing October 2023 as  
Arts Month.  
Angela Seals, Executive Director, Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region  
(COPPeR), gave a brief history identifying the objective and call to action  
for everyone to try a new cultural experience during the month, and several  
of the programs scheduled for the month through ArtsOctober.com.  
Motion by Councilmember O'Malley, seconded by President Pro Tem  
Crow-Iverson, that the Resolution recognizing October 2023 as Arts Month in the  
Pikes Peak Region be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 8-0-1-0  
8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
1 - Leinweber  
Aye:  
Excused:  
23-526  
6.C.  
A Resolution recognizing October 2023 as National Domestic Violence  
Awareness Month  
Presenter:  
Lynette Crow-Iverson, President Pro Tem & Councilmember At Large  
Anne Markley, CEO, TESSA of Colorado Springs  
Attachments: National Domestic Violence Awareness Month  
Signed Resolution No. 144-23.pdf  
President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson read a Resolution recognizing October  
2023 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  
Ann Markley, CEO, TESSA of Colorado Springs, gave an overview of  
TESSA’s domestic violence awareness campaign. She stated this month  
is an effort to bring awareness to the community and to acknowledge  
domestic violence survivors.  
Councilmember Avila commented that Centro de la Familia is another  
organization which assists domestic violence victims.  
Motion by President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson, seconded by Councilmember  
Talarico, that the Resolution recognizing October 2023 as National Domestic  
Violence Awareness Month be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 8-0-1-0  
8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
1 - Leinweber  
Aye:  
Excused:  
23-525  
6.D.  
Appointments to City Council Boards, Commissions, and Committees  
Presenter:  
Randy Helms, Council President and Councilmember District 2  
Attachments: 101023 Boards Commissions and Committee Appointments  
President Helms presented the City Council Appointments to Boards,  
Commissions, and Committees.  
Dan Roehrs, nominee appointee to the Airport Advisory Commission  
(AAC), expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve.  
Motion by Councilmember O'Malley, seconded by Councilmember Risley, that  
the Appointments to City Council Boards, Commissions, and Committees (Airport  
Advisory Commission) be approved. The motion passed by a vote of 8-0-1-0  
8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
1 - Leinweber  
Aye:  
Excused:  
President Helms presented the City Council Appointments to Boards,  
Commissions, and Committees (Old Colorado City Security and  
Maintenance District Advisory Committee).  
Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember O'Malley, that  
the Appointments to City Council Boards, Commissions, and Committees (Old  
Colorado City Security and Maintenance District Advisory Committee) be  
approved. The motion passed by a vote of 8-0-1-0  
8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
1 - Leinweber  
Aye:  
Excused:  
7. Mayor's Business  
There was no Mayor’s Business.  
8. Citizen Discussion For Items Not On Today's Agenda  
Citizen William Nixon spoke regarding the heavy metals located in the Gold  
Hill Mesa area and the mineral which may be able to deplete uranium.  
Citizen Janice Moglin requested the tablet which memorializes the  
massacre which took place on the west bank of Shooks Run be removed.  
9. Items Called Off Consent Calendar  
There were no items called off the Consent Calendar.  
10. Utilities Business  
There was no Utilities Business.  
11 Unfinished Business  
There was no Unfinished Business.  
12. New Business  
There was no New Business.  
There was no Public Hearing.  
13. Public Hearing  
14. Added Item Agenda  
There were no items added to the Agenda.  
15. Executive Session  
23-535  
15.A.  
In accord with City Charter art. III, § 3-60(d) and its incorporated  
Colorado Open Meetings Act, C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b), the City Council,  
in Open Session, is to determine whether it will hold a Closed Executive  
Session. The issue to be discussed involves consultation with the City  
Attorney for the purposes of receiving legal advice on specific legal  
questions regarding regulation of short term rentals.  
The President of Council shall poll the City Councilmembers, and, upon  
consent of two-thirds of the members present, may conduct a Closed  
Executive Session. In the event any City Councilmember is participating  
electronically or telephonically in the Closed Executive Session, each  
City Councilmember participating in the Closed Executive Session shall  
affirmatively state for the record that no other member of the public not  
authorized to participate in the Closed Executive Session is present or  
able to hear the matters discussed as part of the Closed Executive  
Session. If consent to the Closed Executive Session is not given, the  
item may be discussed in Open Session or withdrawn from  
consideration.  
Presenter:  
Wynetta Massey, City Attorney  
Attachments: 23-535 Closed Session memo - 10-2-23  
This item was withdrawn by the City Attorney from the October 10, 2023  
City Council meeting Agenda.  
16. Adjourn  
Upon completion of the Closed Executive Session, there being no further  
business to come before City Council, President Helms adjourned the  
meeting at 10:52 AM.  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk