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Council Work Session  
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Monday, August 21, 2023  
10:00 AM  
Council Chambers  
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call  
8 -  
Present  
Councilmember Yolanda Avila, President Pro Tem Lynette Crow-Iverson,  
Councilmember Dave Donelson, President Randy Helms, Councilmember Nancy  
Henjum, Councilmember David Leinweber, Councilmember Brian Risley, and  
Councilmember Michelle Talarico  
1 - Councilmember Mike O'Malley  
Excused  
Councilmember Talarico attended the meeting virtually.  
2. Changes to Agenda  
There were no Changes to Agenda.  
3. Regular Meeting Comments  
President Helms stated Councilmember Avila requested item 4B.C. be  
removed from the August 22, 2023 City Council meeting Consent  
Calendar. Consensus of City Council agreed to this change.  
4. Review of Previous Meeting Minutes  
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4.A.  
City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes August 7, 2023  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: 8-7-23 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes Final  
The minutes of the August 7, 2023 Work Session were approved by  
Consensus of City Council.  
5. Presentations for General Information  
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5.A.  
Colorado Municipal League Update  
Presenter:  
Kevin Bommer, Executive Director, Colorado Municipal League  
Attachments: CML Slides  
Kevin Bommer, Executive Director, Colorado Municipal League (CML),  
provided an overview on CML, municipalities in Colorado, their  
organization, their mission, vision, and values, executive officers, executive  
board, districts, resources, and annual conference. He went over their  
legislative priorities, legislative trends, affordable housing, criminal justice,  
municipal courts, open records, public safety, sustainability, tax authority,  
transportation, and wildfires.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if the Districts align with the Pikes Peak  
Area Council of Governments. Mr. Bommer confirmed that the Department  
of Local Affairs Planning Districts aligns with the council government and  
planning regions around the state.  
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5.B.  
Cultural Affairs Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR) - 6-month  
Lodgers and Auto Rental Tax (LART) contract update to City Council  
Presenter:  
Angela Seals, President and CEO, COPPeR  
Attachments: Cultural Office LART Midyear 2023 Report Slidedeck  
Angela Seals, President and CEO, Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak  
Region (COPPeR), presented the six-month Lodgers and Auto Rental Tax  
(LART) contract update. She provided an overview of their service area,  
Pikes Peak region’s creative community, mission, new staff structure,  
program impacts, building an arts destination, PeakRadar.com, growth,  
performance metrics, key performance indicators (KPI), Arts Month,  
special community initiatives, and community advocacy.  
Councilmember Henjum asked how their website interfaces with VisitCOS.  
Ms. Seals stated they have the ability to export feeds of event listings to any  
other website and they do that with partners across the region so that when  
a group lists their event on peakradar.com, it automatically flows out to the  
other websites, so they do not have to duplicate that listing and Peak  
Radar becomes the central engine of event promotion.  
Councilmember Henjum asked what caused the drop in page views by  
year. Ms. Seals stated it reflects a shift in audience behavior post  
pandemic.  
Councilmember Donelson requested a copy of their budget be provided to  
Council. Ms. Seals stated they have provided that information to the  
Finance Department.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if they still offer a directory to help  
people experiencing loneliness connect with social clubs. Ms. Seals stated  
they discontinued their print directory in 2020, but it is available online and  
they are doing deep work in cultural integration and mental health in the  
community.  
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5.C.  
Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC - 6-month Lodgers and Auto  
Rental Tax (LART) contract update to City Council  
Presenter:  
Dani Barger, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Communications &  
Sales  
Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC  
Attachments: Colorado Springs Chamber + EDC LART KPIs August 2023  
Dani Barger, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Communications,  
Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC, presented the six-month Lodgers  
and Auto Rental Tax (LART) contract update. She provided an overview of  
LART, their perception study, demographics of who is most likely to move  
and why, how talent finds information, talent attraction marketing,  
goals/objectives, target audiences, earned media, digital advertising,  
online presence, blogs, ongoing outreach, billboards, light pole banners,  
Broadmoor in-room collateral, booth handouts, lapel pins, and stickers.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if the topic of water was addressed in the  
sentiment analysis of the Colorado Springs media audit. Ms. Barger stated  
today’s report is very top level and she will dive deeper for a full analysis.  
President Helms asked if there is a campaign for the United States Air  
Force Academy graduation. Ms. Barger stated they would love to have a  
campaign for every big opportunity like that, but they are restricted by the  
budget.  
Councilmember Donelson requested a copy of their budget be provided to  
Council.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how the PR Campaign takes care of their  
reputation. Ms. Barger explained that they will first find out what people  
think about them and obtain objective data from different populations.  
Councilmember Donelson requested that data be provided to Council and  
who conducted the survey. Ms. Barger agreed to provide that information.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the survey would address the aspect of  
talent attraction and will target that demographic. Ms. Barger confirmed it  
would but would also the internal talent in the community.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how many people visit their vlogs and  
how long they stay there. Ms. Barger stated she will provide that  
information.  
Councilmember Leinweber stated there needs to be a focus on tourism  
and hospitality. Councilmember Talarico stated she believes the Chamber  
and EDC does strongly support tourism and hospitality.  
6. Staff and Appointee Reports  
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6.A.  
Agenda Planner Review  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: Agenda Planner Review 8-21-23  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk, stated the Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU)  
will present the Gas and Electric Cost Adjustment at the September 11,  
2023 City Council Work Session instead of at the CSU Board Meeting due  
to City Council being in Washington D.C. for the DC Fly-in.  
There were no comments on this item.  
7. Items for Introduction  
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7.A.  
A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 47-18 and Approving a New  
Memorandum of Agreement for Transportation Planning of Programming  
Between the Colorado Department of Transportation, the Pikes Peak  
Area Council of Governments and the City of Colorado Springs  
Presenter:  
Lan Rao, Transit Division Manager  
Attachments: Resolution_MOA PPACG  
MOA PPACG, CDOT, City of Colorado Springs Transit Planning  
08.02.2023  
MOA City_PPACG_CDOT_2023.08.21  
Lan Rao, Transit Division Manager, presented the Resolution approving a  
new Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for transportation planning of  
programming between the Colorado Department of Transportation  
(CDOT), the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments (PPACG) and the  
City. She provided an overview of the background, MOA purpose, MOA  
participant responsibilities, changes to previous MOA, MOA amendment,  
and termination.  
There were no comments on this item.  
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7.B.  
A Resolution Authorizing the City of Colorado Springs to Enter into  
Intergovernmental Agreements Between the City of Colorado Springs By  
and Through Its Stormwater Enterprise and Non-Standard Permittees  
Concerning the Coordination and Implementation of the COR070000  
Non-Standard MS4 Permit  
Presenter:  
Richard Mulledy, P.E., Stormwater Division Manager, Stormwater  
Enterprise  
Attachments: IGA_RES SWENT-FINAL  
Exhibit A Non-Standard IGA_FINAL  
Richard Mulledy, Stormwater Division Manager, Stormwater Enterprise,  
presented the presented the Resolution authorizing the City to enter into  
Intergovernmental Agreements concerning the coordination and  
implementation of the COR070000 Non-Standard MS4 Permit with  
Non-Standard MS4 Permit holders such as school districts within the City’s  
MS4 permit boundary.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the City would be liable for any legal  
recourse. Mr. Mulledy stated it would not.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if any additional personnel would be  
required. Mr. Mulledy stated there would not be any additional personnel  
needed.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if there would be any other Non-Standard  
MS4 Permit holders other than school districts. Mr. Mulledy stated the  
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs would be eligible.  
Councilmember Henjum asked what would be required if school districts  
chose not to enter an IGA with the City. Mr. Mulledy stated they would have  
to develop and staff their own programs for their permit.  
Councilmember Henjum asked what kind of challenges there would be if  
there is a large event which affects the City’s stormwater system. Mr.  
Mulledy stated they would go through the enforcement process for illicit  
discharge if the City’s infrastructure was affected or damaged.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if the library district would be affected.  
Mr. Mulledy stated only schools and universities.  
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7.C.  
A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of an 8,243-Square Foot Parcel  
Land for Right-of-Way and a 10,349- Square Foot Temporary Easement  
From Victory Chapel Ministries, Inc., using PPRTA Funds for the  
Academy Boulevard - Fountain to Jet Wing Drive Project  
Presenter:  
Gayle Sturdivant, PE, PMP, Interim Public Works Director  
Darlene Kennedy, Real Estate Services Manager  
Attachments: 1_Victory Chapel Location Map  
2_Victory Outreach Church - Resolution  
3_Resolution - Exhibits A and B  
4_Resolution - Exhibits C and D  
5_Academy - Victory Chapel Presentation 20230821  
Signed Resolution No. 126-23.pdf  
Gayle Sturdivant, Interim Public Works Director, presented the Resolution  
authorizing the acquisition of an 8,243-square foot parcel of land and a  
10,349-square foot temporary easement from Victory Chapel Ministries,  
Inc using Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) funds for the  
Academy Boulevard - Fountain to Jet Wing Drive Project. She provided an  
overview of the project site, Victory Chapel Ministries, Inc. right-of-way,  
parcel, temporary construction easement, and procedure manual  
information.  
There were no comments on this item.  
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7.D.  
A Resolution approving an Economic Agreement between the City of  
Colorado Springs and Project Star Trek  
Presenter:  
Shawna Lippert, Senior Economic Development Specialist  
Bob Cope, Economic Development Officer  
Attachments: RES_ProjectStarTrek_2023  
Project Star Trek Economic Development Agreement 08-10-2023 SL  
Star Trek EDA Presentation_WORK  
Shawna Lippert, Senior Economic Development Specialist, presented the  
Resolution approving an Economic Development Agreement (EDA)  
between the City and Project Star Trek. She provided an overview of  
Project Star Trek, the proposed EDA, EDA requirements, ten-year  
expansion: economic impact, fiscal impact, calculation of incentives,  
retention: economic impact, fiscal impact, combined: economic impact,  
fiscal impact, financial safeguards, consistency with the City’s Strategic  
Plan, and staff recommendation.  
Councilmember Henjum asked at what point does the City expect to start  
seeing revenue and how is it tracked. Ms. Lippert stated the Economic  
Development Division checks in on the company every year and utilize that  
information as a tracking mechanism. Bob Cope, Economic Development  
Officer, stated that information is then given to the Finance Department  
where they calculate down to the penny what the incentive rebate will be.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if the City looks at the return on investment  
for prior incentive rebates given. Ms. Lippert stated will provide that  
information.  
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7.E.  
A Resolution approving an Economic Development Agreement between  
the City of Colorado Springs and Project Thoroughbred  
Presenter:  
Bob Cope, Economic Development Officer  
Shawna Lippert, Senior Economic Development Specialist  
Attachments: Project Thoroughbred Resolution  
Project Thoroughbred Economic Development  
Project Thoroughbred Presentation Worksession  
Bob Cope, Economic Development Officer, presented the Resolution  
approving an Economic Development Agreement (EDA) between the City  
and Project Thoroughbred which is Infinity Systems Engineering. He  
provided an overview of Project Thoroughbred, the proposed EDA, EDA  
requirements, ten-year expansion: economic impact, fiscal impact,  
calculation of incentives, retention: economic impact, fiscal impact,  
combined: economic impact, fiscal impact, financial safeguards,  
consistency with the City’s Strategic Plan, and staff recommendation.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if these projected jobs will be located in  
the City. Mr. Cope stated the jobs they provide credit for regarding remote  
workers are for employees who reside inside the County.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how many jobs are within the City. Mr.  
Cope stated approximately 360,000.  
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7.F.  
A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the El  
Paso County Clerk and Recorder and the City of Colorado Springs  
regarding the conduct and administration of the November 7, 2023  
Coordinated Election  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: Resolution.docx  
2023 IGA Agreement - City of Colorado Springs-final.pdf  
Signed Resolution No. 121-23.pdf  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk, presented the Intergovernmental Agreement  
(IGA) with the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder for the November 7,  
2023 Coordinated Election. Ms. Johnson stated due to the items approved  
to be referred to the election ballot, this IGA would need to be filed with the  
El Paso County Clerk and Recorder by August 28, 2023 which is why it is a  
back-to-back item, and the estimated cost is $402,887.24 for the City to  
participate which is calculated by a standard formula which includes the  
number of registered voters.  
There were no comments on this item.  
8. Items Under Study  
There were no Items Under Study.  
9. Executive Session  
9A. Open  
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9A.A.  
Michael Foster v. Colorado Springs Police Department and Daniel  
Mork, Case No. 23CV216, El Paso County District Court  
Presenter:  
Wynetta Massey, City Attorney  
Attachments: 23-418 Council Representation Memo Foster  
Ben Bolinger, Legislative Counsel, City Attorney’s Office, stated with the  
recommendation of the Civil Action Investigation Committee, the City is  
requesting authorization to defend the Police Officer.  
Councilmember Donelson asked who is on the Civil Action Investigation  
Committee. Mr. Bolinger stated the City Attorney, Chief Risk Officer, and  
Chief of Police.  
President Helms polled City Council regarding authorizing the City to  
represent the Officer. Consensus of City Council agreed.  
9B. Closed  
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9B.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)(a), (b) and (e), 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, discussing strategy for negotiations,  
and instructing negotiators regarding a potential land acquisition using  
eminent domain.  
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: 23-444 Closed Session memo - eminent domain  
Ben Bolinger, Legislative Counsel, City Attorney’s Office, stated that 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) and (e), the City Council, in  
Open Session, is to determine whether it will hold an electronic Closed  
Executive Session. The issue to be discussed involves consultation with  
the City Attorney, discussing strategy for negotiations, and instructing  
negotiators regarding a potential land acquisition using eminent domain.  
President Helms polled City Council regarding the desire to proceed with  
an electronic Closed Executive Session. At least two-thirds of City Council  
agreed to proceed in an electronic Closed Executive Session.  
10. Councilmember Reports and Open Discussion  
President Helms stated he is on the Regional Tourism Advisory Board for  
the City for Champions and by State requirement they have to meet twice a  
year so they met last week where they spoke about the United States Air  
Force Academy (USAFA) Visitor’s Center which is expected to open at the  
end of 2025, the USAFA freshman class has been accepted as cadets into  
the right wing, and the football season is kicking off so there is work being  
done on the stadium football stadium.  
Councilmember Risley stated he and several Councilmembers attended  
the Space Command event to celebrate the official announcement that  
Space Command is permanently located in Colorado Springs, he attended  
an affordable housing seminar last week, the United Way fundraiser event  
last Friday, and he and Councilmember Leinweber attended the District 5  
Listening Tour.  
Councilmember Henjum stated there was very good turnout for the District  
5 Listening Tour, she attended the City Council Retreat, and met with  
Chauncey Johnson, who along with some others is opposing the ballot  
initiative for the police training center based on concerns around housing.  
Councilmember Avila expressed congratulations to the USAFA cadets  
starting their first year.  
Councilmember Donelson stated he attended the retirement ceremony for  
Lieutenant Steve Noblitt who retired after thirty years with the Colorado  
Springs Police Department (CSPD) and the badge ceremony for the three  
new Community Service Officers (CSO). He stated utility rates are not  
going up regardless of what it said on the front page of the Gazette last  
week, a component is increasing on January 1, 2024, but the rates are still  
lower than they were on January 1, 2023. Councilmember Donelson  
recommended Councilmembers read the article in Sunday's paper titled  
“Are Colorado 's Biggest Cities Headed Toward A Doom Loop?” by Vince  
Bzdek which quotes a gentleman named Tom Wolf, Director of West Coast  
Initiatives For the Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions, regarding Denver’s  
homelessness, mental health, and substance abuse crisis.  
Councilmember Leinweber stated he attended the District 5 and District 3  
Listening Tours, in which public safety and mental health was definitely at  
the forefront, the Stormwater Advisory Committee which addressed how  
the City’s stormwater funds are being spent and the implementation of the  
Fountain Creek Watershed Strategic Plan which is down to $9 million with  
no revenue stream, and he stated he has been involved in the Outdoor  
Pikes Peak Initiative (OPPI) which identified some key areas regarding the  
management of recreation issues, volunteerism, and education in order to  
improve care of the City’s outdoor space and grow recreation across our  
region.  
11. Adjourn  
Upon completion of the Closed Executive Session and there being no  
further business to come before City Council, Council adjourned at 2:30  
PM.  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk