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Tuesday, October 14, 2025

9:00 AM

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1. Call to Order and Roll Call

President Crow-Iverson called the meeting to order at 9:00 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 Gold left the meeting at 11:35 AM and returned

at 12:05 PM.

Councilmember Williams left the meeting and attended virtually

at 1:05 PM.

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

The Invocation was made by Pastor Stan Lightfoot from the Rustic Hills

Baptist Church.

President Crow-Iverson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements

There were no changes to the Agenda.

4. Consent Calendar

These items will be acted upon as a whole, unless a specific item is called for

discussion by a Councilmember or a citizen wishing to address the City Council.

(Any items called up for separate consideration shall be acted upon following the

Mayor's Business.)

4A. Second Presentation:

4B. First Presentation:

25-534

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 23, 2025

4B.A.

Presenter:

Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk

Attachments:

9-23-2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Final.pdf

The Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.

25-229

A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property, Permanent

Easements, and Temporary Easements using PPRTA funds for the

Tutt Boulevard Extension: Dublin Boulevard to Templeton Gap Road

Project

4B.B.

Presenter:

Gayle Sturdivant, PE, PMP, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works

Director

Kellie Billingsley, Real Estate Services Manager

Attachments:

1_JE Martin - Location Map

2_JE Martin - Resolution.docx

3_JE Martin - Exhibit A and B

4_JE Martin - Exhibit C and D

5_JE Martin - Exhibit E and F

6_JE Martin - Exhibit G and H

7_JE Martin - Exhibit I and J

8_JE Martin - Exhibit K and L

9_JE Martin - Presentation

This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.

25-462

A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs approving an amended

and restated Service Plan for the Bradley Ranch Metropolitan District

located generally southeast of the intersection of Old Ranch Road and

North Union Boulevard.

4B.C.

Council District #2

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments:

BradleyRanchServicePlan-RES-2025-09-15

Comparison to Model Service Plan

Exhibit_1_Amended&Restates_BradleyRanchMD_ServicePlan

Exhibit_A_Legal_Description

Exhibit_B_Vicinity_Map

Exhibit_C_District Boundary Map

Exhibit_D_2024 Financial Statements 12-31 [Audited]

Exhibit_E_Permitted_Services

Petitioner_Cover_Memo_Bradley_Ranch_MD

Resolution 130-06_Approved Service Plan

This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.

25-463

Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado approving the

issuance of debt by the Ellston Park Metropolitan District Senior

Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds and Subordinate Limited Tax

General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025, in the estimated principal

aggregate amount of $4,000,000.

4B.D.

Council District # 1

Presenter:

Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City 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

This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Motion by President Pro Tem Risley, seconded by Councilmember

Bailey, that all matters on the Consent Calendar be passed, adopted,

and approved by unanimous consent of the members present. The

motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0

9 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,

Risley, and Williams

Aye:

5. Recognitions

25-553

A Resolution recognizing October 2025 as Arts Month in the Pikes

Peak Region

5.A.

Presenter:

Nancy Henjum, Councilmember District 5

Attachments:

Arts Month in the Pikes Peak Region_ 2025

Councilmember Henjum stated she and Councilmember Gold attended

the theater production of Cabaret at the Ent Center for the Arts.

Scott Levy, President, Executive Director, Green Box Arts, and Board

Chair, Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR), provided an

overview of the various art and cultural opportunities throughout the

community.

Councilmember Henjum read the Resolution recognizing October 2025

as Arts Month.

Councilmember Gold encouraged everyone to participate in the City’s

arts economy throughout the year.

Motion by Councilmember Gold, seconded by Councilmember Williams,

that the Resolution recognizing October 2025 as Arts Month in the Pikes

Peak Region 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:

25-561

A Resolution Honoring The U.S. Senate’s Designation Of October 14,

2025, As National Day Of Remembrance For Charlie Kirk,

Recognizing The Importance Of Protecting Free Speech, Encouraging

Open Dialogue, And Condemning Political Violence.

5.B.

Presenter:

Brandy Williams, Councilmember District 3

Attachments:

Resolution Honoring National Remembrance Day for Charlie Kirk

Councilmember Williams encouraged citizens to live with love and grace

and read the Resolution honoring the United States (U.S.) Senate’s

designation of October 14, 2025, as National Day of Remembrance For

Charlie Kirk, recognizing the importance of protecting free speech,

encouraging open dialogue, and condemning political violence.

Councilmember Donelson stated Charlie Kirk was murdered in cold

blood, and he supports the strongest penalty for his murder, but believes

this Resolution is a mistake because it is political, alienates/divides

citizens, and does not allow for public comment.

Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember

Henjum, that the Resolution honoring the United States (U.S.) Senate’s

designation of October 14, 2025, as National Day of Remembrance For

Charlie Kirk, recognizing the importance of protecting free speech,

encouraging open dialogue, and condemning political violence be tabled.

The motion failed by a vote of 5-4-0-0

4 - Donelson, Gold, Henjum, and Rainey Jr.

Aye:

No:

5 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Leinweber, Risley, and Williams

Councilmember Rainey stated there should not be any room in society

for political violence or lose their life for speaking their mind and the

nation needs to get back to focusing on civil discourse.

Councilmember Leinweber stated he supports what Mr. Kirk represented

and the values he held.

Councilmember Henjum stated she is deeply concerned about the first

amendment and the violence which occurred from someone speaking

their mind, but the name of one particular person in the Resolution is

very polarizing.

Councilmember Gold stated City Council has the job to be the light,

hope, and instill positivity for the future of the City, but feels they are

failing due to some of the decisions they have made.

Motion by Councilmember Bailey, seconded by Councilmember Williams,

that the Resolution honoring the United States (U.S.) Senate’s

designation of October 14, 2025, as National Day of Remembrance For

Charlie Kirk, recognizing the importance of protecting free speech,

encouraging open dialogue, and condemning political violence be

adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 5-4-0-0

5 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Leinweber, Risley, and Williams

4 - Donelson, Gold, Henjum, and Rainey Jr.

Aye:

No:

25-516

City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees

5.C.

Presenter:

Lynette Crow-Iverson, Council President and Councilmember

At-Large

Attachments:

10142025 Boards Commissions and Committees Appointment

10142025 City County Drainage Board Packet

10142025 Fire Board of Appeals Packet

10142025 Planning Commission Packet

10142025 Stormwater Advisory Committee

President Crow-Iverson presented the City Council Appointments to

Boards, Commissions, and Committees.

Several Councilmembers expressed appreciation for the nominees who

wish to serve the City.

Motion by President Pro Tem Risley, seconded by Councilmember

Williams, that the City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions,

and Committees be approved. 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:

6. Mayor's Business

25-562

Updates from the Mayor’s Office Representative

6.A.

Presenter:

Jamie Fabos, Chief of Staff

There was no Mayor’s Business.

7. Items Called Off Consent Calendar

There were no items called off the Consent Calendar.

8. Unfinished Business

There was no Unfinished Business.

9. Utilities Business

25-552

Public Hearing for the Consideration of Colorado Springs Utilities’

2026 Rate Case, consisting of: Resolutions Setting Certain Electric

Rates Within the Service Areas of Colorado Springs Utilities, Certain

Changes to Electric Rate Schedules, Accepting Conclusions and

Recommendations Concerning the Public Utilities Regulatory Policy

Act Standards, Certain Changes to Utilities Rules and Regulations

and the Open Access Transmission Tariff, and Adopting the

Transmission Formula Rate, Initial Rates, and Implementation

Protocols for Colorado Springs Utilities’ Transmission Owner Filing.

9.A.

Presenter:

Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities

Attachments:

10-14-2025 CC Agenda Memo-2026 Rate Case Hearing

Rate Hearing Agenda-2026 Rate Case_10-14-25

City Attorney Instructions-2026 Rate Case_10-14-2025

Issues For Decision-2026_Rate Case (002).doc

Chris Bidlack, Senior Attorney, Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) Division,

introduced the public hearing for the consideration of CSU’s 2026 Rate

Case, consisting of: Resolutions setting certain electric rates within the

service areas of CSU, certain changes to Electric Rate Schedules,

accepting conclusions and recommendations concerning the Public

Utilities Regulatory Policy Act Standards, certain changes to

Utilities Rules and Regulations (URR) and the Open Access

Transmission (OATT) Tariff, and Adopting the Transmission Formula

Rate, initial rates, and implementation protocols for CSU’s Transmission

Owner Filing. He presented the 2026 CSU Rate Case Hearing agenda

and read the Colorado Springs Utilities rate setting standards and the

role of City Council. Mr. Bidlack polled Council concerning whether any

members had received any ex parte communications. Councilmember

Leinweber, Councilmember Henjum, and Councilmember Williams,

Councilmember Bailey identified the meetings they attended and the

information they received and/or stated they are able to be fair and

impartial.

Scott Shirola, Pricing and Rates Manager, CSU, provided an overview of

the procedural compliance, 2026 rate case filing, large load

background/principles, Electric Rate schedules, URR, clerical Tariff

corrections/procedural actions, and OATT and Transmission Filing. He

identified the Energy Wise rates, net metering background/process,

CSU Board engagement, electric cost recovery, renewable energy

integration, Cost of Service Study (base rates), rate design, net metering

system interaction, and system cost versus solar exchange. Mr. Shirola

went over net metering cost shifting, energy charge recovery of demand

cost, and proposed net metering rate design.

Councilmember Leinweber asked what is binding in the ten-year

contract. Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, CSU, stated with all

infrastructure, CSU requires them to pay up front.

Councilmember Leinweber asked if water use will be addressed. Mr.

Shirola confirmed it will be in their provisions for the URR large load

study fees.

Councilmember Henjum asked if CSU will be freezing the participation

for industrial time of day. Mr. Shirola explained the three types of

industrial rate schedules and how the new rate schedules would affect

them.

Councilmember Leinweber asked if there will be incentives for

businesses using energy during the daytime hours. Mr. Shirola

confirmed there will be an Energy Wise Plus rate option for energy use

from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM when energy is at its cheapest.

Councilmember Rainey asked if there will be any restrictions for the

Energy Wise Plus rate which will influence the base rates. Mr. Shirola

stated those Energy Wise customers will not have an effect on the base

rates.

Councilmember Henjum requested additional information on including

both transmission and distribution at the same rates. Mr. Shirola stated

the military has stated they do not want to participate in the Southwest

Power Pool.

Councilmember Leinweber requested additional information regarding

the amount of energy solar customers added back into the system. Mr.

Shirola stated they will provide that information.

Councilmember Henjum asked if the proposed rate design model was

presented to the CSU board prior to August 18, 2025. Mr. Shirola stated

it was not presented this year, but the design model dates back to 2018.

Councilmember Williams asked if the prior main changes were the size

and the interconnection fee. Mr. Shirola confirmed there were changes

to the size, a new application fee, and annual cashout charges in prior

years.

Councilmember Williams stated there have been three different versions

of this item since it was first introduced to the CSU Board on August 18,

2025 and she does not feel comfortable voting on this everything has

been vetted especially since it will have such a huge impact on citizens.

Councilmember Henjum requested clarification on how the under

quantification of imports and exports results in significant cost shifting to

non-net metering customers. Mr. Shirola stated CSU rates are designed

to collect the overall revenue requirement allocated to the residential

class regardless of whether they are solar or non-solar customers and

that cost does not go away when charges for net metering customers do

not collect the full cost of service so the rates for all other customers are

set higher to meet that under-recovery.

Councilmember Williams asked why the under recovery was not

addressed earlier. Mr. Shirola stated that even though CSU knew under

recovery for net metering was an issue, the number of net metering

customers did not grow exponentially until 2017 and that was when they

started redesigning rates.

Councilmember Williams asked why the rates were not redesigned once

the number of net metering customers reached two thousand. Tristan

Gearhart, Chief Planning and Financial Officer, CSU, stated CSU was

purchasing requisitions and obtaining rebates through 2022 which is

value which went back to all customers to cover the subsidy. Travas

Deal, Chief Executive Officer, CSU, stated CSU has also had solar

arrays come online which CSU purchases power from which created

another cost shift to rate payers.

Councilmember Leinweber stated with this new format, installers need to

inform solar customers to maximize afternoon sun for production and

get a battery which lasts four hours.

Councilmember Leinweber asked if solar customers could use the extra

energy they produce during the middle of the day during the peak pricing

hours of 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM when energy production is at its highest

cost. Mr. Shirola stated the crediting of excess generation is complicated

by State Statute policy

Councilmember Henjum asked what the value is to CSU for the excess

energy generation solar customers collect. Mr. Shirola explained that

CSU receives renewable energy credits which go toward meeting

compliance with the state mandate for CSUs ten percent energy coming

from renewable energy sources.

Councilmember Henjum asked if CSU batteries could be used for

rooftop solar. Mr. Gearhart stated that the net metering solar generation

from homes is not the lowest cost energy that they want to store in their

100-MW batteries because CSU’s solar farms are four to five times

lower.

Councilmember Henjum stated she is struggling with the timeline in

which this rate case has been introduced to City Council. Mr. Gearhart

stated he needs to look at the rates for all of CSU’s 250,000 customers

and these rates will not go into effect until 2027.

Councilmember Williams stated the rates have been unduly

discriminatory for years and they need to take the time to review other

options.

Councilmember Rainey asked what the ramifications are for the solar

industry. Mr. Gearhart stated it is important to give them the true cost of

rooftop solar so that the problem is not perpetuated and CSU can deal

with the $5.5 million deficiency.

Councilmember Rainey asked what the incentive is for people to get

solar panels now. Mr. Gearhart stated it is a financial decision customers

will need to make based on their knowledge of the rates.

Councilmember Bailey stated the inaction of the prior City Council is

irrelevant, but they need to address the deficiencies regarding net

metering customers now because the costs are going to continue going

up.

Mr. Gearhart provided an overview of the electric rate schedules,

kilowatt hour versus kilowatt, proposed demand change, and example

demand calculation. He provided an overview of net metering -

residential rate design, demand change, customer control, net metering

proposal/key considerations, and customer outreach.

Natalie Lovell, City Auditor, Office of the City Auditor, stated the Office of

the City Auditor, concluded that overall modifications included in the

2026 Rate Case Filing reports and the supporting schedules for

proposed rates and fees for the electric service were prepared

accurately and consistently, methodology changes were appropriately

disclosed in the utilities’ filing reports, changes were consistent rate

design guidance approved by Utilities Board and based on the five year

Electric Cost Of Service Study approved by City Council effective

January 1, 2025.

Citizens Tanner Cox, Colorado Program Director, Solar United

Neighbors (SUN), Casey Becker, Colorado Solar and Storage

Association (COSSA), Ellen Howard Kitzer, General Counsel, COSSA,

Scott Carter, Rona Culp, Liz Clement, Jean Taylor, Devin Rand, Kate

Brady, Carolyn Dickerson, Derek Law, Nancy Stilwagon, Brian Safyan,

Patti Freudenburg, Paul Burger, Frank Fox, Jeff Waalkes, Wes

Montoya, Wendy Crawford, Matthew Schniper, Ramona Szoke, Amy

Willard, David Havlick, Charles Peterson, Karen Ying, Mike Moerk,

Jeanette Caproon, Steve Radil, Cathy Wernley, Bob Wernley, Chris

Duval, Landon Hartman, Dale Munson, Will McNaley, Kevin Eber,

Dwight Baker, Todd Doropinghaus, Kevin Bowersox, Sherri Parrish,

Salomon Medina, Barb Fox, Rick Hart, Tim Smith, Lonnie Imlay, Damon

Betha, John Harner, Joshua Callahan, and Lotus spoke in opposition of

the proposed net metering rate case.

Councilmember Henjum recommended that the net metering part of the

rate case should either be removed, or City Council take more time to

review.

Councilmember Henjum asked when new solar customers were notified

that there would be a change in net metering, when this proposed rate

case was determined, whether CSU sees solar customers as valuable to

the energy system, and why they chose to use the word “subsidy” in

relation to net metering customers.

Councilmember Rainey asked what state statute citizens are stating

CSU’s net metering is non-compliant with, what the impact would be of

grandfathering in current net metering customers, and what the cost

would be if CSU increased their investment in battery storage.

Mr. Bidlack responded to citizen and Councilmember questions by

stating the Colorado Renewable Energy Standard that went into place in

2004, established the net metering provisions which are applicable to

both privately owned and municipal utilities with municipal utilities having

more flexibility. He stated that discriminatory rate making provisions do

not prohibit different rates when there are appropriate justifications

based on the customer's usage of the utility system, CSU is not subject

to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC), and the net metering

agreements between CSU and the customers state that rates may

change over time subject to City Council making those rate changes.

Councilmember Henjum asked what CSU’s obligation is to notify

customers of rate changes. Mr. Bidlack stated per City Code Section

12.1.108 and City Council’s Rules and Procedures Chapter 4, tariff

changes are noticed in The Gazette, online, as well as other CSU

outreach. He stated what has been proposed is defensible and fits

within the existing structure of contracts.

Mr. Gearhart also responded to citizen and Councilmember questions by

stating CSU recognized the benefits of solar customers by offering

rebates to everyone coming onto the system from 2006 through 2022

and they are continuing to offer credits for energy per state law by

exchanging at one-to-one for banked energy, CSU is not responsible for

customer’s return on investment because those are personal financial

decisions, CSU can not grandfather the existing net metering customers

due to the $5.5 million revenue shortfall those nine thousand customers

are creating, the $50 per month, per net metering customer charge was

reduced to $25 per month due to the averaging peak energy usage,

Excel Energy is an investor owned utility which has different applicable

laws/regulations, CSU may offer incentives to solar customer which

produce net energy back to the grid during peak times, the three

hundred solar customers which utilize their batteries during the peak

period will be able to greatly reduce/eliminate their demand cost, CSU

educates people regarding solar, but does not advise/encourage

customers to install solar, besides providing proper public notice, CSU

also emailed their net metering customers to inform them of this rate

case, the cost shift calculation was based on the demand related

charges identified in the 2025 Cost of Service Study, the Open House

venue location needed to be changed due to the number of RSVPs they

received, the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) requests are replied

to with the information they have available, but some of the information

is proprietary/trade secret and has to be redacted, and another word

that could be used instead of subsidy is cost-shift due to the under

collection of revenue.

Councilmember Henjum recommended that the Utilities Policy Advisory

Commission (UPAC) explore the opportunities for programs to incentive

solar customers for their contributions to the grid.

Renee Congdon, Division Chief, City Attorney’s Office-Utilities Division,

stated regarding the CORA request, there were tens of thousands of

documents to be reviewed to make sure they were responsive, public

record, determine if an exception applies, and if it is confidential or

proprietary. She stated they initially estimated to take 259 hours to

review, have already released approximately thirty percent of the

records.

Councilmember Donelson asked if since this would not take effect until

2027, if net billing could be an option for citizens who would want to do

that instead. Mr. Gearhart confirmed there is opportunity for optional

rates to be put in place.

Councilmember Donelson asked if solar customers could provide energy

to their neighbors as a solution. Mr. Gearhart stated the collection of

energy usually occurs from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM so the issue still

remains during the peak period of 5:00 to 9:00 PM.

Mr. Bidlack polled City Council regarding the proposals brought forward

by CSU except for net metering (see attached draft Decision and Order

document). Consensus of City Council agreed to move forward with the

rate case without the net metering item.

Councilmember Henjum stated this is about fairness, trust, choice, and

freedom and CSU should be treating their solar customers who invested

$10,000 to $20,000, or more of their own money, like stakeholders, not

adversaries. She stated CSU should reward their solar customers like

what Texas does, not penalize them and requested that net metering be

tabled to give it the time it deserves.

Councilmember Donelson stated that even if the net metering is passed

with the rate case, there is time for the CSU Board to look at optional

programs and CSU is not penalizing solar customers, they are asking for

them to pay for the service provided by CSU as all other CSU customers

are asked to do.

Councilmember Rainey asked if there is a specific time frame for the

CSU Board to recommend the net metering rate case back to City

Council if it is not approved to move forward. Mr. Bidlack stated there is

not a specified timeline established.

Mr. Bidlack polled City Council regarding the proposal for net metering

brought forward by CSU. Consensus of City Council agreed to not move

forward with the net metering changes.

25-554

An Ordinance 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

9.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

There were no comments on this item.

Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by President Pro Tem

Risley, that the Ordinance 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 be approved on first reading. 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:

25-555

An Ordinance identifying and approving the Colorado Springs Utilities'

Annual Sources of Funds for the Year Ending December 31, 2026

9.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

Summary:

Colorado Springs Utilities requests approval of Colorado Springs

Utilities' appropriation of annual Sources of Funds for the year ending

December 31, 2026.

Background:

As part of the annual budget process, City Council must approve

Colorado Springs Utilities' annual Source of Funds appropriation for

the following calendar year. Colorado Springs Utilities requests that

City Council appropriate source of funds in the amount of

$2,289,384,501 for the year ending December 31, 2026.

Previous Council Action:

Ordinance No. 24-97 was also approved was approved by City

Council on November 12, 2024, to establish Annual Sources of Funds

of $1,788,249,623.

Financial Implications:

Colorado Springs Utilities' 2026 Annual Budget.

City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee

Recommendation:

N/A

Stakeholder Process:

N/A

Alternatives:

N/A

Proposed Motion:

Move approval of the proposed ordinance.

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

There were no comments on this item.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Gold,

that the Ordinance identifying and approving the Colorado Springs

Utilities' annual sources of funds for the year ending December 31, 2026

be approved on first reading. 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:

10. New Business

11. Public Hearing

North Gate Boulevard Addition No. 10 Annexation

Estimated Time: 15 minutes

ANEX-25-00 A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law

11.A.

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based thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of

property known as North Gate Boulevard Addition No. 10

Annexation.

(Legislative)

Council District #2 (if annexed)

Presenter:

Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments:

ResFindofFact_ North Gate Blvd Add No. 10

Exhibit A - Legal Description_North Gate Addition No 10.pdf

Exhibit 12A - Planner Affidavit

Exhibit 12C - Surveyor Affidavit

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department, presented

the Resolution and Ordinance for annexation of property consisting of

0.33 acres known as North Gate Boulevard Addition No. 10 located

south of the intersection of North Gate Boulevard Struthers Road. He

provided an overview of the vicinity map, applications, project summary,

site plan, timeline of review, stakeholder involvement, agency review,

PlanCOS compliance, application review criteria, and optional motions.

There was no Councilmember or public comment on this item.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember

Gold, that the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of

law based thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of

property known as North Gate Boulevard Addition No. 10 Annexation

consisting of 0.33 acres 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:

ANEX-25-00 An Ordinance annexing into the City of Colorado Springs the area

11.B.

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

Please see comments in Agenda item 11.A.

Motion by Councilmember Rainey Jr., seconded by Councilmember

Gold, that the Ordinance annexing into the City of Colorado Springs

the area known as North Gate Boulevard Addition No. 10 Annexation

consisting of 0.33 acres south of the intersection of North Gate

Boulevard and Struthers Road, based upon the findings that the

annexation complies with the Conditions for Annexation Criteria as

set forth in UDC Section 7.5.701 be approved on first reading. 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:

Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane Addition No. 1 Annexation Estimated Time: 45

minutes

ANEX-24-00 A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law

11.C.

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based thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of

property known as Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane Addition No. 1

Annexation.

(Legislative)

Council District #6 (if annexed)

Presenter:

Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

Attachments:

ResFindofFact_ Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane

Exhibit A - Legal Description-Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane

Addition No. 1.pdf

Exhibit B- Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane Add No 1 Annexation

Agreement

Exhibit 12A - Planner Affidavit

Exhibit 12C - Surveyor Affadivt

Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department, presented

the Resolutions and Ordinance for annexation of property, amending the

zoning map establishing a R-Flex Medium/SS-O/AP-O (R-Flex Medium

with Streamside and Airport Overlays) zone district, Land Use Plan for

proposed residential use, and Service Plan for the Miller Downs

Metropolitan District, consisting of 21.37 acres known as Miller Downs at

Wyoming Lane Addition No. 1 located at 7020 Wyoming Lane. Tamara

Baxter, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department, presented the

informational presentation for the Annexation Policy Checkpoint on the

proposed Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane Addition No. 1 Annexation.

She provided an overview of the vicinity map, applications, project

summary, Land Use Plan, 30-foot remanent property, timeline of review,

stakeholder involvement, agency review, PlanCOS compliance,

Planning Commission’s unanimous approval, application review criteria,

and optional motions.

Councilmember Henjum asked what Planning Commission’s vote was

on this item. Ms. Baxter stated the vote was unanimous and voted 9-0 in

favor.

Bryan English, Development Projects Manager, Colorado Springs

Utilities (CSU), went over the vicinity map, CSU’s application of City

Code 12.4.305.B., City Code 7.5.701.A.4.-requirements of annexation,

electric service area overlap, City Code 7.5.701.A.3.b-Conditions for

Annexation, water/wastewater/natural gas/electric/fiber infrastructure,

and CSU capital cost estimate.

Councilmember Henjum asked if a property owner is currently using a

functional well if they can continue to use it. Mr. English confirmed they

could along with septic if it will serve the property in the same manner as

connecting to the CSU system.

Councilmember Donelson asked what the plan is to cover the costs. Mr.

English stated they are looking at their budget estimates for capital

project costs, looking for opportunities for monies they anticipated

spending which came in at lower costs, and find allocations which can

cover the capital expenditure costs associated with these types of

annexations such as the Rock Creek Mesa Annexation.

Councilmember Donelson asked what the initial full cost is before 2029.

Mr. English stated $2.3 million to $3.5 million.

Erik Carlson, Land Use Counsel, Foster, Graham, Milstein, and

Calisher, representing the applicant, introduced Noah Bremer, Civil

Engineer, Kimley Horn and Associates, representing the applicant,

identified the site location, surrounding residential density, project

summary, Planning Commission’s Conditions of Approval, contiguity to

the City, neighborhood input/concern, and actions taken.

Councilmember Rainey asked if the traffic study and the stormwater

runoff were discussed at the community engagement event. Mr. Bremer

confirmed it had been and that is where the reduction in units came

from.

Councilmember Rainey asked who owns the strip of property which was

in question. Mr. Carlson stated it is owned by the Miller Downs entity.

Councilmember Donelson asked if the examination of the wetlands by a

third-party specialist has been completed. Mr. Bremer confirmed it the

analysis was completed several months ago.

Mr. Carlson identified the rezoning, Land Use Plan, and annexation

approval criteria.

Councilmember Gold asked what the average price of these properties

will be. Mr. Carlson stated they do not have the market study done on

that yet.

Councilmember Donelson asked what the ratio of single-family to

multi-family is in that neighborhood. Mr. Carlson stated there will not be

apartment buildings, there will be two single-family-attached products in

the middle of the site, with single-family homes around the perimeter.

There was no public comment on this item.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember

Bailey, that the Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions

of law based thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of

property known as Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane Addition No. 1

Annexation consisting of 21.37 acres 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:

ANEX-24-00 An Ordinance annexing into the City of Colorado Springs the area

11.D.

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

Please see comments in Agenda item 11.C.

Motion by Councilmember Bailey, seconded by Councilmember

Rainey Jr., that the Ordinance annexing into the City of Colorado

Springs the area known as Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane Addition

No. 1 Annexation consisting of 21.37 acres located at 7020 Wyoming

Lane, based upon the findings that the annexation complies with the

Conditions for Annexation Criteria as set forth in UDC Section 7.5.701

be approved on first reading. 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:

ZONE-25-00 An Ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Colorado

11.E.

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)

Please see comments in Agenda item 11.C.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember

Rainey Jr., that the Ordinance establishing 21.37 acres as a R-Flex

Medium/SS-O/AP-O (R-Flex Medium with Streamside and Airport

Overlays) zone district, based upon the findings that the zone

establishment request complies with the criteria for granting a zone

establishment as set forth in UDC Section 7.5.704(D) be approved on

first reading. 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:

LUPL-25-000 Establishing the Miller Downs Land Use Plan for proposed

11.F.

residential use consisting of 21.37 acres 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:

Miller Downs Land Use Plan updated

7.5.514 LAND USE PLAN

Please see comments in Agenda item 11.C.

Motion by Councilmember Rainey Jr., seconded by Councilmember

Bailey, that the Miller Downs Land Use Plan related to 21.37 acres

based upon the findings that the request complies with the review

criteria for Land Use Plans as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.514 be

approved. 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:

12. Added Item Agenda

There were no items added to the Agenda.

13. Executive Session

There was no Executive Session.

14. Following adjournment of the Regular City Council meeting, City Council

shall reconvene as the Board of Directors of the Briargate General Improvement

District 2021 for action on the following item:

25-447

Request to set November 10, 2025 as the Public Hearing date for

consideration of adopting the proposed 2026 Colorado Springs

Briargate General Improvement District 2021 Budget and to advertise

as required by law

14.A.

Presenter:

Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer

Attachments:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Briargate GID 2021-2026 Bud

2026 Briargate GID 2021 Budget

Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer, presented the request to set

November 10, 2025 as the Public Hearing date for consideration of

adopting the proposed 2026 Colorado Springs Briargate General

Improvement District 2021 Budget of $2,083,911.00, with the mill levy

unchanged, and to advertise as required by law.

Councilmember Rainey asked how this public hearing will be noticed

since both the Work Session and Regular Meeting are scheduled for

November 10, 2025. Ms. McDaniel explained it will be noticed at the end

of the Regular City Council meeting agenda for November 10, 2025.

Motion by Councilmember Bailey, seconded by Councilmember Henjum,

that the request to establish November 10, 2025 as the date of the Public

Hearing to consider the 2026 Colorado Springs Briargate General

Improvement District 2021 budget be approved. 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:

15. Following adjournment of the Board of Directors of the Briargate General

Improvement District 2021, City Council shall reconvene as the Board of

Directors of the Marketplace at Austin Bluffs General Improvement District for

action on the following item:

25-451

Request to set November 10, 2025 as the Public Hearing date for

consideration of adopting the proposed 2026 Colorado Springs

Marketplace at Austin Bluffs General Improvement District Budget and

to advertise as required by law

15.A.

Presenter:

Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer

Attachments:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Marketplace at Austin Bluffs

GID_10 14 25

MAB GID 2026 Budget

Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer, presented the request to set

November 10, 2025 as the Public Hearing date for consideration of

adopting the proposed 2026 Colorado Springs Marketplace at Austin

Bluffs General Improvement District Budget of $402,425.00, with the mill

levy unchanged, and to advertise as required by law.

There were no comments on this item.

Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Rainey

Jr., that the request to establish November 10, 2025 as the date of the

Public Hearing to consider the 2026 Colorado Springs Marketplace at

Austin Bluffs General Improvement District budget be approved. 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:

16. Following adjournment of the Board of Directors of the Marketplace at Austin

Bluffs General Improvement District , City Council shall reconvene as City

Council

17. One Hour of Citizen Discussion for Items not on Today's Agenda per City

Council Rules

Citizens Kirstien Anderson and Karen Fleming spoke against the closing

of Meadows Park Community Center.