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Tuesday, June 27, 2023  
10:00 AM  
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call  
9 -  
Present:  
Councilmember Yolanda Avila, President Pro Tem Lynette Crow-Iverson,  
Councilmember Dave Donelson, President Randy Helms, Councilmember Nancy  
Henjum, Councilmember David Leinweber, Councilmember Mike O'Malley,  
Councilmember Brian Risley, and Councilmember Michelle Talarico  
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance  
The Invocation was made by Deacon Matt Kasper from the St. Patrick  
Roman Catholic Church.  
President Helms 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:  
4A.A. ZONE-23-00 Ordinance 23-30 a zone change relating to 3.53 acres from PBC/cr  
10  
(Planned Business Center with conditions of record) to PBC (Planned  
Business Center [to be known as MX-M (Mixed Use Medium Scale)])  
located at the southwest intersection of Roller Coaster Road and North  
Gate Boulevard.  
Presenter:  
Katelynn Wintz, Planning Supervisor, Planning & Community  
Development  
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning & Community Development  
Attachments: Ordinance  
Exhibit A - Legal  
Exhibit B - Depiction Addendum  
Staff Report  
Project Statement  
PlanCOS Vision Map  
CPC_Minutes_05.10.23_Roller Coaster Commercial  
7.5.603 Findings - ZC  
Presentation  
Signed Ordinance No. 23-30.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4B. First Presentation:  
23-326  
4B.A.  
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 13, 2023  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: 6-13-2023 City Council Meeting Minutes Final  
The Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.  
23-291  
4B.B.  
A Resolution Authorizing Public Improvement Intergovernmental  
Agreement with Peak Metropolitan District No. 3.  
Presenter:  
Troy Stover, Business Park Development Director, Colorado Springs  
Airport  
Attachments:  
RESOLUTION Intergovernmental Agreement Peak Metropolitan  
District No. 3.docx  
Attachment 1 - Executed Development Agreement.pdf  
Attachment 2 - Facilities Acquisition and Payment Agreement  
(Construction Agreement).pdf  
Attachment 3 - Executed Escrow Agreement.pdf  
Resolution Exhibit 1 - Intergovernmental Agreement Peak Metropolitan  
District No. 3.docx  
Resolution Exhibit 2 - AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS and STEP.docx  
Resolution Exhibit 2 - Availability of Funds Step-in (Ex B).pdf  
Resolution Exhibit 2 - Availability of Funds Step-in (Ex C).pdf  
Presentation IGA for Project Raptor 2023 06 27.pptx  
Signed Resolution No. 88-23.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
23-316  
4B.C.  
Quarterly Recognition for City Employee Retirees.  
Presenter:  
Mike Sullivan, Human resources Director  
Attachments: Q2 2023 Retiree Resolution (Employee(s) Will Not Attend)  
This Item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember  
Leinweber, 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 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley,  
and Talarico  
5. Recognitions  
23-188  
5.A.  
A Resolution Designating July as National Park and Recreation Month  
Presenter:  
Britt Haley, Director  
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services  
Attachments: Parks-JulyRES-2023-06-12  
Signed Resolution No. 89-23.pdf  
Councilmember Leinweber identified how important outdoor recreation is  
to the City’s economy and read the Resolution Designating July as National  
Park and Recreation Month.  
Britt Haley, Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, expressed  
appreciation for the members of the parks system staff, partnerships, and  
the support of City Council. She identified some of the events and activities  
scheduled for the month of July 2023 to highlight National Park and  
Recreation Month.  
Councilmember Avila expressed appreciation for all the people who  
contribute to the well-being of the parks.  
Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Donelson, that  
the Resolution designating July as National Park and Recreation Month be  
adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
23-258  
5.B.  
A Resolution celebrating July 4, 2023 as Independence Day  
Presenter:  
Dave Donelson, Councilmember District 1  
Attachments: Independence Day  
Signed Resolution No. 90-23.pdf  
Councilmember Donelson provided a brief overview of the British Empire’s  
penalties of treason the nation’s forefathers would have received for  
signing the Declaration of Independence and read the Resolution  
celebrating July 4, 2023 as Independence Day.  
Megan Leatham, President and CEO, SportsCorp, and Brianna Goodwin,  
Director of Development, SportsCorp, identified many of the events  
scheduled in honor of Independence Day.  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember Henjum, that  
the Resolution celebrating July 4, 2023 as Independence Day be adopted. The  
motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
23-254  
5.C.  
A Resolution recognizing July 11th through 15th as Western Wear Days  
Presenter:  
Brian Risley, Councilmember At Large  
Attachments: Western Wear Days  
Signed Resolution No. 91-23.pdf  
Councilmember Risley spoke about the City’s western heritage, the  
tourism it brings to the City, and read a Resolution recognizing July 11  
through 15 as Western Wear Days.  
Jeff Renehan, President, Pikes Peak Range Riders, gave a brief history of  
the Pikes Peak Range Riders and identified the details of the Pikes Peak  
or Bust Rodeo and parade scheduled for July 8, 2023.  
Scott Johnson, President Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, expressed  
appreciation for the support of the City and provided an overview of the  
Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo event.  
Corliss Palmer, Volunteer with the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, introduced  
Makena Norton, 2023 Girl of the West, who provided detailed information  
on the upcoming events associated with the 2023 Pikes Peak or Bust  
Rodeo.  
Councilmember Avila spoke about the rich culture of rodeo in Hispanic  
culture.  
President Helms commented about how the United States Air Force  
Academy cadets attend the rodeo every year.  
Citizen Victoria Heim, former Sheriff of the Pikes Peak Westerners,  
expressed appreciation for Pikes Peak United Way who organized the  
volunteers for the Western Street Breakfast.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by President Pro Tem  
Crow-Iverson, that the Resolution recognizing July 11th through 15th as Western  
Wear Days be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
23-323  
5.D.  
A Resolution of Appreciation of Jeff Greene, for his 8 years of service to  
the City of Colorado Springs as Chief of Staff  
Presenter:  
Lynette Crow-Iverson - City Council  
Attachments: Resolution of Appreciation JEFFREY GREENE - Final  
Signed Resolution No. 92-23.pdf  
President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson acknowledged Jeff Greene, for his eight  
years of service to the City as Chief of Staff, identified some of his  
achievements, and read the Resolution of Appreciation for Mr. Greene for  
his eight years of service with the City of Colorado Springs.  
Former Mayor John Suthers, Christopher Jenkins, CEO, Norwood  
Development Group, Linda Weise, President and CEO, Community  
Cultural Collective, former Councilmember Jill Gaebler, Cindy Aubrey,  
President and CEO, Pikes Peak United Way, Tim Seibert, Senior Vice  
President, Norwood Development Group, Former President, Colorado  
Springs Housing and Building Association, Travis Easton, Deputy Chief of  
Staff, (who spoke on behalf of the City) and Councilmembers expressed  
gratitude for Mr. Green’s service and accomplishments during his career  
with the City.  
Mr. Greene expressed appreciation for former Mayor Suthers, for his wife,  
the opportunities he had been given with the City, for the recognition, and  
for his team.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember O'Malley,  
that the Resolution of appreciation of Jeff Greene, for his 8 years of service to the  
City of Colorado Springs as Chief of Staff be adopted. The motion passed by a  
vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
23-329  
5.E.  
Appointments to City Council Boards, Commissions, and Committees  
Presenter:  
Randy Helms, Council President and Councilmember District 2  
Attachments: 062723 Boards Commissions and Committee Appointments  
06.13.23 DDA board appointments  
President Helms presented the City Council Appointments to Boards,  
Commissions, and Committees.  
There were no comments on this item.  
Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Henjum, that  
the Appointments to City Council Boards, Commissions, and Committees be  
approved. The motion passed by a vote of 8-0-1-0  
8 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
1 - Avila  
Aye:  
Absent:  
6. Mayor's Business  
There was no Mayor’s Business.  
7. Citizen Discussion For Items Not On Today's Agenda  
Citizen Jeany Rush, Tanya Reegan, Angie Austin, Angie Shinkle, and Anna  
Mitchell, spoke regarding the drag performance during the Pride: Inside  
and Out event on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the Hillside Community Center.  
Citizen Jessie Pocock, CEO and Executive Director Inside Out Youth  
Services, Cathy Gillis, and Kelly Robinson, spoke regarding the drag  
performance during the Pride: Inside and Out event on Saturday, June 3,  
2023 at the Hillside Community Center and against hate and fear of the  
LGBTQIA2+ community.  
Citizens Noah Harper and Karlus Dobbin ceded their time to Margie  
Sullivant, President, Local Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) 19, who  
spoke regarding the safety concerns for Mountain Metropolitan Transit  
(MMT) bus drivers.  
Citizen Kelly Muirhead ceded their time to Sharon Clements, Financial  
Secretary, Local ATU 19, spoke about the issues concerning electric  
buses.  
Citizen Trevor Bailor spoke about the issues with trash accumulation in the  
community of people experiencing homelessness and suggested the  
addition of more trash bins in those areas.  
Citizen Jaymen Johnson expressed appreciation for the citizens who  
spoke and for the recognitions given by City Council at today's meeting. He  
also spoke about the vandalism which recently occurred against the Silver  
Key shuttles.  
8. Items Called Off Consent Calendar  
There were no items called off the Consent Calendar.  
9. Utilities Business  
23-294  
9.A.  
A Resolution Setting the Gas Cost Adjustment and Gas Capacity  
Charge Rates Effective July 1, 2023  
Presenter:  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado Springs  
Utilities  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments: 2 - 06-27-2023 CC Mtg-Gas Fuel Related Rates Resolution  
3 - G Sheet 2.4 Rate Tbl - 22nd Revised - Redline  
4 - G Sheet 2.4 Rate Tbl - 22nd Revised - Final  
5 - GCA Schedule 1 (06-27-23)  
6 - GCC Schedule 1 (06-27-23)  
7 - GCC Schedule 2 (06-27-23)  
Signed Resolution No. 93-23.pdf  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado Springs  
Utilities (CSU) introduced Scott Shirola, Pricing and Rates Manager, CSU  
presented the Resolutions setting the Gas Cost Adjustment (GCA), Electric  
Capacity Charge (ECC), and Gas Capacity Charge (GCC) rates effective  
July 1, 2023 and provided an overview of the types of fuel related cost,  
natural gas prices as of June 1, 2023, GCA projections for June 2023,  
ECC projections for June 2023, GCC projections for June 2023,  
comparison to other Front Range jurisdictions, sample residential bill, and  
how customers can receive assistance.  
Councilmember Risley stated he supports the decreases as they are  
proposed today, but there needs to be significant investment in utility  
infrastructure in order to meet the current demand, state mandates, and  
future demand due to the growth of the City.  
Councilmember O’Malley stated he believes CSU can do better than just  
passing through the costs much like a commercial organization, they need  
to take ownership of the costs which continue to fluctuate and adjust the  
gain to where it needs to be. He requested this issue be addressed in  
strategic planning.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if CSU electric and gas rates are  
eighteen percent lower than the other competitors on the Front Range. Mr.  
Shirola confirmed they are.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if rate funds could be utilized to pay for  
utility infrastructure. Mr. Gearhart stated the rating agencies do monitor  
infrastructure which is paid through base rates.  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember Risley, that  
the Resolution setting the Gas Cost Adjustment and Gas Capacity Charge rates  
effective July 1, 2023 be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 8-1-0-0  
8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
1 - O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
23-295  
9.B.  
A Resolution Setting the Electric Capacity Charge and Green Power  
Service Rates Effective July 1, 2023  
Presenter:  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado Springs  
Utilities  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments: 2 - 06-27-2023 CC Mtg-Electric Fuel Related Rates Resolution  
3 - E Sheet 2.9 Rate Tbl - 23rd Revised - Redline  
4 - E Sheet 2.9 Rate Tbl - 23rd Revised - Final  
5 - ECC Schedule 1 (06-27-23)  
6 - 2023 Green Power Service Schedule 1 (06-27-23)  
Signed Resolution No. 94-23.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 9.A.  
Motion by Councilmember Talarico, seconded by Councilmember Donelson, that  
the Resolution setting the Electric Capacity Charge and Green Power Service  
rates effective July 1, 2023 be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 8-1-0-0  
8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, Risley, and Talarico  
1 - O'Malley  
Aye:  
No:  
23-298  
9.C.  
Ordinance No. 23-31 of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Providing for the Refunding of Certain Outstanding Utilities System  
Revenue Bonds of the City; Providing for the Extension, Betterment,  
Other Improvement and Equipment of the City of Colorado Springs  
Utilities System; Providing for the Issuance and Sale of the City of  
Colorado Springs, Colorado, Utilities System Improvement Revenue  
Bonds, Series 2023a in an Aggregate Principal Amount not to Exceed  
$250,000,000, and the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Utilities  
System Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2023b in an Aggregate  
Principal Amount Not to Exceed $186,000,000, Payable Solely Out of  
the Net Revenues to be Derived From the Operation of the City of  
Colorado Springs Utilities System; Authorizing the Execution by the City  
of a Paying Agent Agreement, Escrow Agreement, a Bond Purchase  
Agreement, and an Official Statement Related Thereto; and Providing  
Other Matters Relating Thereto  
Presenter:  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado Springs  
Utilities  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments: CSU 2023AB Bond Ordinance - DRAFT  
CSU 2023AB Bond Purchase Agreement - DRAFT  
CSU 2023AB Official Statement - DRAFT  
June-July 2023AB Bond Ordinance - City Council Presentation  
Adam Hegstrom, Treasury and Financing Manager, CSU, presented the  
Ordinance for the issuance of the Series 2023A refunding series and  
2023B new money series up to approximately $250M to support the  
financing activity. He provided a Plan of Finance overview, new money  
debt issuance (2023A), refunding debt issuance (2023B), industry and  
investor relationships, and timetable.  
There were no comments on this item.  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember Henjum, that  
the Ordinance of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado providing for the  
refunding of certain outstanding utilities system revenue bonds of the City;  
providing for the extension, betterment, other improvement and equipment of  
the City of Colorado Springs Utilities system; providing for the issuance and sale  
of the City Of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Utilities system improvement revenue  
bonds, Series 2023a in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed  
$250,000,000, and the City Of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Utilities system  
refunding revenue bonds, Series 2023b in an aggregate principal amount not to  
exceed $186,000,000, payable solely out of the net revenues to be derived from  
the operation of the City Of Colorado Springs Utilities system; authorizing the  
execution by the City of a paying agent agreement, escrow agreement, a bond  
purchase agreement, and an official statement related thereto; and providing  
other matters relating thereto be approved on first reading. The motion passed  
by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
10. Unfinished Business  
23-213  
10.A.  
Ordinance No. 23-29 amending Ordinance No. 22-90 (2023 Budget  
Appropriation Ordinance) for a supplemental appropriation to the  
Lodgers & Auto Rental Tax (LART) Fund in the amount of $717,960 for  
additional projects and events recommended by the LART Citizen  
Advisory Committee and as amended by City Council; and to the Capital  
Improvements Program (CIP) Fund in the amount of $250,000 for a  
LART-funded capital project that will be administered by the City of  
Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department  
Presenter:  
Chris Fiandaca, City Budget Manager  
PK McPherson, Chair, LART Citizen Advisory Committee  
Attachments: Amended LART Ordinance 2023  
Amended 2023 LART Resolution Exhibit A Rev for off-cycle  
LART Presentation  
Signed Ordinance No. 23-29.pdf  
There were no comments on this item.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Donelson, that  
Ordinance No. 23-29 approving a supplemental appropriation to the Lodgers &  
Auto Rental Tax (LART) Fund and the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Fund  
as amended for an additional appropriation of $7,500 to Colorado International  
Events to fund the Pikes or Bust Rodeo Parade be finally passed. 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:  
Absent:  
11. New Business  
12. Public Hearing  
There was no New Business.  
There was no Public Hearing.  
13. Added Item Agenda  
There were no items added to the Agenda.  
14. Executive Session  
There was no Executive Session.  
15. Adjourn  
There being no further business to come before City Council, Council  
adjourned.  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk