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City Council Work Session  
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Monday, March 23, 2026  
9:00 AM  
Council Chambers  
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call  
President Crow-Iverson called the meeting to order at 9:01 AM.  
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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  
Councilmember Gold, Councilmember Rainey, President Pro  
Tem Risley, and Councilmember Williams attended the meeting  
virtually.  
Councilmember Leinweber arrived at approximately 9:30 AM.  
2. Changes to Agenda  
There were no Changes to Agenda.  
3. Regular Meeting Comments  
Councilmember Donelson requested item 4A.A. be removed from the  
March 24, 2026 City Council meeting Consent Calendar. Consensus of  
City Council agreed to this change.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the reconsideration vote at the March  
24, 2026 City Council meeting is only to set a date for reconsideration.  
President Crow-Iverson confirmed it is.  
Several Councilmembers asked if there could be any changes to the  
rezoning if the request for reconsideration is approved. Trevor Gloss,  
Senior Attorney, City Attorney’s Office confirmed that if the request for  
reconsideration is approved, modifications would be permitted during the  
public hearing.  
4. Review of Previous Meeting Minutes  
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4.A.  
City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes March 9, 2026  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: 3-9-26 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes Final  
The minutes of the March 9, 2026 Work Session were approved by  
Consensus of City Council.  
5. Executive Session  
5A. Open  
There was no Open Executive Session.  
5B. Closed  
There was no Closed Executive Session.  
6. Presentations for General Information  
There was no Presentations for General Information.  
7. Staff and Appointee Reports  
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7.A.  
Agenda Planner Review  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: Agenda Planner Review 3-23-26  
There were no comments on this item.  
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7.B.  
Update to the City of Colorado Springs Community Wildfire Protection  
Plan  
Presenter:  
Jessica McIntire, Wildfire Mitigation Program Coordinator  
Ashley Whitworth, Wildfire Mitigation Program Administrator  
Attachments: CWPP Final  
Draft CWPP  
Fire Marshal Kris Cooper, Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD),  
introduced Jessica McIntire, Wildfire Mitigation Program Coordinator,  
CSFD, who provided an overview of the Community Wildfire Protection  
Plan (CWPP), background, purpose, partnerships, progress, public survey  
responses, Plan contents, and appendices.  
Councilmember Henjum asked why the Pikes Peak Office of Emergency  
Management (PPOEM) is not a part of the approval process. Ms. McIntire  
stated they submitted the CWPP to PPOEM for review, but historically, they  
have not been part of the approval process.  
Ashley Whitworth, Wildfire Mitigation Program Administrator, CSFD,  
identified the wildfire risks, mitigation strategies, evaluation, and CWPP  
review.  
President Crow-Iverson asked what has changed the most since the last  
five-year CWPP. Ms. Whitworth stated the addition of the eastern Prairie  
Urban Interface (PUI), adding prescribed wildfire prevention, and the  
additional services the program offers.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how long the CWPP has been in place.  
Ms. Whitworth stated it has been in place since 2011.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if this is completely separate from the  
state legislation which is currently in process. Ms. Whitworth confirmed it is.  
Councilmember Henjum asked how City Council can support the proposed  
CWPP. Ms. Whitworth stated they can assist by understanding and asking  
questions regarding the CWPP. Fire Marshal Cooper stated by City  
Council supporting the funding of the CWPP.  
Councilmember Donelson asked what the risk of wildfire occurring in the  
community. Fire Marshal Cooper stated people are the greatest risk for  
starting a wildfire.  
Councilmember Henjum requested additional information regarding the  
risk of wildfire associated with fireworks. Fire Marshal Cooper provided an  
overview of how they determine burn restrictions/burn bans and stated  
fireworks are already prohibited within City limits.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if El Paso County could place a ban on the  
sale of fireworks in the county. Fire Marshal Cooper stated they could not  
under normal fire conditions but could if there was a fire ban in place.  
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7.C.  
Quarterly Financial Report  
Presenter:  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer  
Attachments: City Quarterly Financial Update - 03-23-26  
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer, presented the quarterly financial  
report, which included an overview of the General Fund Sales and Use Tax,  
salary/benefit expenses, Lodging/Auto Rental Tax (LART), and recreational  
marijuana special five percent tax fund.  
Councilmember Henjum asked how taxes are captured when construction  
materials are purchased outside of the City limits . Ms. McDaniel stated  
that if materials are purchased from a vendor inside the City limits then it is  
captured through sales tax, and if it is purchased outside of the City limits,  
when it is brought into the City limits and used in construction, it is captured  
through use tax.  
Councilmember Henjum asked what other types of businesses pay Use  
Tax. Ms. McDaniel stated furniture is an example of an industry that may  
pay Use Tax.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if Sales and Use Tax is sometimes  
reduced for affordable housing projects. Ms. McDaniel confirmed it is.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if the LART Committee will be considering  
the deficit of the LART Fund for the 2027 awards. Ms. McDaniel confirmed  
the 2027 amount available for awards will be based on the 2027 estimates  
for revenue and contract estimates and will be decreased by the funding  
deficit realized at the end of 2026.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if the LART Administrator will be  
communicating the deficit to the community. Ms. McDaniel stated that  
communication should be initiated by City Council or the LART Committee,  
but it can be sent out by the LART Administrator.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if occupancy of hotel rooms decreased.  
Ms. McDaniel stated the cost per room per night decreased, but there was  
not a drastic decrease in the occupancy.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the decrease is also a national trend.  
Ms. McDaniel stated she believes it is.  
Councilmember Rainey requested additional information regarding the  
public safety priority areas. Ms. McDaniel stated the Police Chief  
determines those priorities.  
Councilmember Donelson asked what the potential impacts are to the  
City’s revenue based on global conflicts. Ms. McDaniel stated there are  
always risks based on global and federal issues.  
8. Items for Introduction  
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8.A.  
A Resolution Authorizing the Stormwater Enterprise Manager to Execute  
All Intergovernmental Agreements with the Colorado Department of  
Transportation Related to Maintenance of Stormwater Infrastructure  
Presenter:  
Erin Powers, P.E., Stormwater Enterprise Manager  
Attachments: CDOT SW IGA Resolution_Final.pdf  
Tim Biolchini, Engineering Program Manager, presented the Resolution  
authorizing the Stormwater Enterprise Manager to enter into all  
Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Colorado Department of  
Transportation (CDOT) related to maintenance of stormwater infrastructure.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how often these IGA’s occur. Mr. Biolchini  
stated approximately once a year. Councilmember Donelson stated he  
believes these should still come before Council for approval. Mr. Biolchini  
provided an example of how a project could be delayed due to this  
process.  
Councilmember Leinweber spoke in support of the Resolution.  
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8.B.  
An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance Nos. 20-44 And 22-33 Thereby  
Dissolving The Law Enforcement Transparency and Advisory  
Commission  
Presenter:  
Roland Rainey, Councilmember District 6  
Attachments: LETAC Ordinance (Updated)  
LETAC Presentation 3.23.2026  
Michael Montgomery, Deputy City Council Administrator, presented the  
Ordinance dissolving The Law Enforcement Transparency and Advisory  
Commission (LETAC). He provided an overview of the history of LETAC,  
accomplishments, and next steps.  
Deb Walker, Chair, and Andrew Hoskins, Vice Chair, LETAC, identified  
the LTAC recommendation,  
Councilmember expressed appreciation for all the accomplishments and  
service of the LETAC.  
Deputy Chief Jeff Jenson, Colorado Springs Police Department, went over  
the rationale for dissolution.  
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8.C.  
A Resolution Adopting the City Council's Annual Report to the Citizens  
for April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026  
Presenter:  
Emily Evans, City Council Administrator  
Alex Ryden, City Council Senior Public Communications Specialist  
Attachments: Annual Report Resolution  
_CS_City_Council_Annual_Report_2026_R3 copy  
Alex Ryden, City Council Communications Specialist, gave a brief  
background and the process for creating the City Council annual report to  
the Citizens for April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026. He identified some of the  
highlights for the report which included the year in review, new/returning  
Councilmembers, Strategic Plan update, City Budget overview,  
presentations, actions from previous City Council, actions from current City  
Council, other noteworthy items, community events, update of the  
boards/commissions/committees, Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) Board,  
legislative services, and civic engagement. Mr. Ryden requested feedback  
regarding any additions or changes from City Council.  
Councilmember Henjum and President Crow-Iverson expressed support of  
the proposed report.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if this report is required. Mr. Ryden  
confirmed it is required by Charter.  
Councilmember Donelson requested the statistics on crime be added.  
9. Items Under Study  
There were no Items Under Study.  
10. Councilmember Reports and Open Discussion  
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10.A.  
Authorization of Out-Of-State Travel for Councilmembers  
Presenter:  
Lynette Crow-Iverson, Council President and Councilmember At Large  
Councilmember Donelson requested permission to travel to Washington  
D.C. in May 2026 to attend a meeting of the American Defense  
Community’s Organization using the airline credit he already has on his  
account. Consensus of Council agreed to Councilmember Donelson’s  
request.  
Councilmember Leinweber requested permission to travel May 6 and 7,  
2026 to attend the National Outdoor Recreation Roundtable which will be  
emphasizing the importance of mental health and the outdoors.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if Councilmember Leinweber’s cost of  
travel falls within his travel allotment. Councilmember Leinweber confirmed  
it does. Consensus of Council agreed to Councilmember Leinweber’s  
request.  
Councilmember Leinweber will also be travelling April 21 through 23, 2026  
to support the Land and Water Conservation Fund which will be one  
hundred percent funded by the Wilderness Society.  
Councilmember Henjum recognized June Waller for her being incredibly  
civically engaged in the community, she stated she will be hosting a  
learning Town Hall meeting on how to participate with City Council on  
Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in Council Chambers on  
City Council, and she encouraged everyone to attend an engagement at  
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Berger Hall, on March 30, 2026,  
at 6;30 PM, hosted by the organization, Reclaiming Civility, who gave a  
book titled “Soul of Civility” to Councilmembers. Councilmember Henjum  
stated the City Traffic Department received a grant from “Safe Streets For  
All” and the Transportation Safety Action Plan is now live and open to  
receive feedback through April 2, 2026 on the City’s website.  
11. Adjourn  
There being no further business to come before City Council, Council  
adjourned at 11:13 AM.  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk