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Tuesday, February 24, 2026  
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call  
President Crow-Iverson called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.  
9 -  
Present:  
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  
Councilmember Williams attended the meeting virtually.  
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance  
The Invocation was made by Pastor John Goodale from the First  
Presbyterian 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:  
4A.A. CODE-25-00 Ordinance No. 26-01 amending Chapter 7 (the "Unified Development  
05  
Code" or "UDC") of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as  
amended, as related to Signs.  
(Legislative)  
Related Files: CODE-25-0005  
Located in All Council Districts  
Presenter:  
Kurt Schmitt, Program Administrator II, City Planning Department  
Daniel Sexton, Land Use Review/Development Review Enterprises  
Planning Manager, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: Planning-SignCodeORD-2026-01-21  
Staff Report_Sign Ordinance CODE-25-0005_KS_final  
Chapter 7_Current Sign Regulations  
HBA letter  
7.5.702 AMENDMENT TO UDC TEXT  
CITY COUNCIL - CODE-25-0005 _final  
Signed Ordinance 26-01.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
26-044  
4A.B.  
Ordinance NO. 26-02 amending Part 2 (Use and Occupancy of Public  
Property) of Article 2 (City Properties) of Chapter 3 (Public Property and  
Public Works) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as  
amended, pertaining to sign regulations  
(Legislative)  
Related Files: CODE-25-0005  
Located in All Council Districts  
Presenter:  
Kurt Schmitt, Program Administrator II, City Planning Department  
Daniel Sexton, Land Use Review/ Development Review Enterprises  
Planning Manager, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: Chapter 3_Revocable Permits Sign Ordinance  
CITY COUNCIL - CODE-25-0005 _final  
Signed Ordinance 26-02.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4A.C. ZONE-25-00 An ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs  
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pertaining to approximately 21.19 acres located northeast of Bradley  
Road and Powers Boulevard from R-5/AP-O (Multi-Family, High with  
Airport Overlay) to R-FLEX M/AP-O (R-Flex, Medium Scale with Airport  
Overlay). (Quasi-Judicial - First reading and setting the public hearing for  
February 24, 2026 in accord with City Code Section 7.5.407. Hearings  
for the ordinance and any related applications shall be conducted  
concurrent with the second reading.)  
Related Files: ZONE-25-0031  
Located in Council District 4  
Presenter:  
Drew Foxx, Planner II, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: Staff Report_Ridge at Waterview North Zone Change  
Exhibit A_Legal Description  
ORD_Ridge at Waterview North Zone Change  
Exhibit B_Rezone Map  
Figure 1_Project Statement  
Figure 2_Annexation Ordinance No. 23-50  
Figure 3_Villages at Waterview North Master Plan  
Figure 4_Zoning Ordinance No. 23-54  
Figure 5_Villages at Waterview North Concept Plan  
Figure 6_Land Use Statement  
Figure 7_Pre-Approved Development Plan  
Ridge at Waterview Zone Change  
Presentation Ridge at Waterview Zone Change_DFF  
CPC Minutes Excerpt - Ridge at Waterview 1.14.26  
Signed Ordinance 26-03.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
26-063  
4A.D.  
Ordinance NO. 26-04 Creating a new Section 113 (Residence  
Restrictions For Sexually Violent Predators) of Article 2 (Offenses  
Affecting Public Safety) Of Chapter 9 (Public Offenses) of The City of  
Colorado Springs 2001, As Amended, Pertaining to Residency  
Restrictions for Sexually Violent Predators and Providing Penalties for  
the Violation Thereof  
Presenter:  
Tom Bailey, Councilmember District 2  
Deputy Chief John Koch, CSPD  
Attachments: Ch9-SexOffenderResidencyRestictions-ORD (CC meeting)  
SVP Residency Restrictions  
Signed Ordinance 26-04.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4B. First Presentation:  
26-075  
4B.A.  
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 10, 2026  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments: 2-10-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Final  
The Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.  
26-011  
4B.B.  
A Resolution of the City of Colorado Springs Approving a limited second  
amendment to the amended and restated service plan for the Bradley  
Heights Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 2, and 3.  
Located in Council District 4  
Presenter:  
Allison Stocker, Senior Planner, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: Metro-BradleyHeightsServiceAmend-RES-2026-01-06  
Attachment_1_Bradley_Heights_Filing_No_5A_Plat  
Attachment_2_Bradley_Heights_Filing_No_5B_Plat  
Attachment_3_Bradley_Heights_MD_1-3_Subject_Alleyways  
Attachment_4_Res_205-23_Bradley_Heights_MD_Current_Service_Pl  
an  
Attachment_5_Bradley_Heights_Concept_Plan  
Bradley_Heights_MD_1-3_2nd_Amendment_WS_Pt2_Presentation  
Exhibit_1_2nd_Amendment_Bradley_Heights_MD_v2  
Exhibit_D_Description_of_Services_v2  
Bradley_Heights_MD_1-3_2nd_Amendment_CC_Presentation  
Signed Resolution 06-26.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
26-028  
4B.C.  
A Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Surplus City Property to Project  
Tree (the “Purchaser”)  
Presenter:  
Troy Stover, Business Park Development Director, City of Colorado  
Springs  
Attachments: Project Tree Resolution  
Project Tree Presentation  
Signed Resolution 07-26.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
26-059  
4B.D.  
A resolution of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado approving the  
issuance of Tuscany Plaza Metropolitan District Limited Tax General  
Obligation Bond Series 2026 in an aggregate amount not to exceed  
$4,225,243.00 for properties located northeast of Powers Boulevard and  
Dublin Boulevard.  
Council District: 6  
Presenter:  
Drew Foxx, Planner II, Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department  
Attachments: Bond-TuscanyPlazaMetro-RES-2026-02-02  
Attachment #1_Tuscany Plaza MD Service Plan  
Attachment #2_Tuscany Plaza MD Boundary_Vicinity Maps  
Tuscany_Plaza_MD_Cost_Certification_&_Bonding_Report  
Tuscany_Plaza_MD_Draft Debt_Issuance_Resolution  
Tuscany_Plaza_MD_Letter_of_Intent  
Tuscany_Plaza_MD_Series_2026_Bond_Financial_Plan  
Tuscany_Plaza_MD_Presentation  
Signed Resolution 08-26.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
26-049  
4B.E.  
A Resolution Approving an Addendum to the Northern Monument Creek  
Interceptor Intergovernmental Agreement  
Presenter:  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments: NMCI IGA Addendum Resolution, Feb 2026  
NMCI IGA Addendum_Final_Feb 2026  
Signed Resolution 09-26.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
26-050  
4B.F.  
A Resolution Regarding Certain Changes to Colorado Springs Utilities’  
Electric Rate Schedules  
Presenter:  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado Springs  
Utilities  
Attachments: ELL Resolution 02-24-2026  
ELL Tariffs - Final  
ELL Tariffs - Redline  
Electric Large Load (ELL) Presentation  
Signed Resolution 10-26.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
26-058  
4B.G.  
A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the  
City of Colorado Springs, on Behalf of its Enterprise Colorado Springs  
Utilities and the City of Aurora, Acting Through its Utilities Enterprise,  
Aurora Water  
Presenter:  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Kim Gortz, Manager, Water Resource Management, Colorado Springs  
Utilities  
Attachments:  
Agreement between Aurora and Homestake Partners re Wild Horse  
Valve Final 1-26-26  
WildHorse_TapAgreement IGA Final  
CSU-HomestakeWildHorseIGA-RES-2026-01-26-Final  
Signed Resolution 11-26.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
26-064  
4B.H.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 108 (REGULATION OF  
ELECTRIC, STREETLIGHT, NATURAL GAS, WATER AND  
WASTEWATER RATES, CHARGES AND REGULATIONS) OF  
ARTICLE 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF CHAPTER 12 (UTILITIES)  
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS 2001, AS  
AMENDED, REGARDING UTILITY RATES  
Presenter:  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Renee Congdon, Utilities Division Chief, City Attorney’s Office  
Attachments:  
CC presentation-Code Changes 12-1-108 regarding process for  
changing rate  
CSU-UtilityRates-ORD-2026-01-28  
Redline and explanation of changes to Rate Process for U Board  
Rules and Procedures of City Council REDLINE 1-27-26 Rule 4-1,  
Rate Process Changes  
Signed Ordinance 26-05.pdf  
This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.  
26-007  
4B.I.  
A Resolution Approving the 2026 Annual Action Plan for the use of  
federal block grant funds (CDBG, HOME, and ESG) provided through  
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.  
Presenter:  
Aimee Cox, Chief Housing and Homelessness Officer  
Barb Van Hoy, Policy, Planning and Engagement Coordinator  
Housing and Homelessness Response Department  
Attachments: 2026 Action Plan_Council Resolution  
2026 AAP for City Council  
Graphic Summary City Council  
2026 AAP City Council Presentation.v2  
Signed Resolution 12-26.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
4B.J. SUBD-25-00 An ordinance vacating a portion of the public right-of-way known as East  
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Boulder Street consisting of approximately 0.92 acres located between  
N. Nevada Ave. and N. Weber St. (1st Reading only to set the public  
hearing date for March 10, 2026).  
(Legislative)  
Related Files: ZONE-25-0026, SUBD-25-0076, LUPL-25-0012  
Located in Council District 3  
Presenter:  
Ryan Tefertiller, Planning Manager, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: ORD_VacationROW_East Boulder Street  
7.5.522 VACATION PLAT  
Exhibit A - Boulder ROW Vacation Legal  
Exhibit B - Boulder ROW Vacation Plat  
This Ordinance was approved on first reading on the Consent Calendar.  
4B.K. ZONE-25-00 An Ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs  
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pertaining to approximately 8.27 acres located within the two blocks  
bound by North Nevada Avenue, East St. Vrain Street, North Weber  
Street, and East Platte Avenue from R-1 6/R-5/OR (Single-Family -  
Medium, Multi-family High, and Office Residential) to FBZ-T2A  
(Form-Based Zone - Transition Sector 2A). (1st Reading and setting the  
public hearing date for March 10, 2026).  
(Quasi-Judicial)  
Related Files: ZONE-25-0026, SUBD-25-0076, LUPL-25-0012  
Located in Council District 3  
Presenter:  
Ryan Tefertiller, Planning Manager, City Planning Department  
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department  
Attachments: Zone Ord_ZONE_25-0026  
Palmer HS CPC Staff Report 121025  
Attachment 1 - Palmer HS Project Statement  
Attachment 2 - Palmer HS Zone Change Legal Description  
Attachment 3 - Palmer HS Zone Change Exhibit  
Attachment 4a - Boulder ROW Vacation Legal  
Attachment 4b - Boulder ROW Vacation Plat  
Attachment 5 - Palmer HS Land Use Plan  
Attachment 6 - Zoning Map  
Attachment 7 - Consolidated Stakeholder Input Palmer HS project  
022526  
Attachment 8 - Palmer HS Stakeholder Responses  
Attachment 9 - Palmer HS Steering Committee  
Attachment 10 - Palmer HS April 2025 Traffic Study  
Attachment 11 – Palmer HS Traffic Study Update  
7.5.704 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)  
DRB_Minutes_11.4.25 Draft  
CPC Minutes Excerpt - Palmer High School - 12.10.2025  
Palmer HS Staff Presentation City Council 031026  
Applicant Presentation - Palmer High School Transformation  
Signed Ordinance 26-07.pdf  
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 -  
Aye:  
Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,  
Risley, and Williams  
5. Recognitions  
There were no Recognitions.  
6. Mayor's Business  
26-021  
6.A.  
Updates from the Mayor’s Representative  
Presenter:  
Travis Easton, Acting Chief of Staff  
Travis Easton, Acting Chief of Staff, explained the City is prioritizing  
mitigation efforts for open space areas which are considered high risk for  
wildfire.  
7. Items Called Off Consent Calendar  
There were no items called off the Consent Calendar.  
8. Utilities Business  
There was no Utilities Business.  
9. Unfinished Business  
25-590  
9.A.  
An Ordinance Amending Section 110 (Camping on Public Property  
Prohibited) and Repealing Section 111 (Camping and Waste Deposit  
Within Public Stream/Public Stream Riparian Zone Prohibited) of Part 1  
(General Offenses) of Article 6 (Offenses Affecting Property) and  
Repealing Section 404 (Camping Restrictions) of Part 4 (Offenses  
Relating to Persons) of Article 9 (Park Offenses) of Chapter 9 (Public  
Offenses) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, As  
Amended, Pertaining to Camping Regulation, and Providing Penalties  
for the Violation Thereof.  
Presenter:  
Dave Donelson, Councilmember District 1  
Lieutenant Ryan Tepley, Homeless Outreach Team, Colorado Springs  
Police Department  
Sergeant Olav Chaney, Homeless Outreach Team, Colorado Springs  
Police Department  
Emily Vandenberg, Prosecuting Attorney, City Attorney's Office  
Attachments: 2025 Camping Ordinance - Council Presentation  
Ch9-OffensesCampingProhibited-ORD-2026-02-04  
Appendix to 9.6.110 Camping Prohibited Amendments  
2026 Camping Ordinance - Council Presentation Final  
Municipal Court Process Outline  
Signed Ordinance 26-08.pdf  
Councilmember Donelson introduced the Ordinance amending the  
Ordinance pertaining to camping within public stream riparian zones and  
providing penalties for the violation thereof and stated vehicles will not be  
impounded as a result of this Ordinance.  
Citizens Edie Wren, Alycia Erickson, Donna Wintz, Randy Cloud, Rob  
Campbell, Tim Close, Beth Roalstad, Rabbi Iah Pillsbury, Susan Bolduc,  
Pastor Dan Holt, Amber Woodside, Linda Goodman-Pillsbury, Marti  
Brenardo Garcia, Kari Dahlin, Alexis St. Clare, Ingrid Richter, Sarah  
Rosson, Taylor Gray, Scott Browne, Jeron Cook, Ronald Williams, Gerald  
White, Bug Peterson, Forest Andrew, John Crow, Maryah Lauer, and  
David Ebbinik spoke in opposition of the proposed Ordinance.  
Councilmember Donelson stated the proposed Ordinance only clarifies the  
Ordinances which are already in place regarding camping on public  
property and the number of people sleeping in their vehicles is not a large  
amount of the homeless population. He stated it is not illegal to be  
homeless; this Ordinance does not impound vehicles; it addresses specific  
behavior.  
Councilmember Leinweber stated he cannot support a person living in their  
car because living that way supports isolation and loneliness when what  
they really need is the resources to help them. He stated this Ordinance  
does not criminalize homelessness; it regulates camping on public land.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if a car could be impounded under this  
Ordinance. Emily Vandenberg, Prosecuting Attorney, City Attorney’s  
Office, stated under this Ordinance, a vehicle cannot be impounded but if it  
is violating the City’s parking Ordinance which is already in place, it can be  
after seventy-two hours.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if it is the City’s practice to fine homeless  
people hundreds of dollars. Ms. Vandenberg stated it is against state law  
and City Ordinances to collect fines from people who are indigent.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if a person could be arrested if it was the  
second occurrence of them sleeping in their car and violating this  
Ordinance. Shantel Withrow, Attorney, City Attorney’s Office, stated they  
could not, they could only be arrested if they have warrants or other cases  
which are not related to this particular incident.  
Councilmember Leinweber requested information regarding how much the  
City is contributing to homelessness resources. Aimee Cox, Chief  
Homelessness Response Officer, provided an overview of the funds  
associated with homelessness services.  
Councilmember Rainey asked if there is a comprehensive list of all  
services which address homelessness in Colorado Springs. Ms. Cox  
confirmed there is a list available from several entities including United  
Way’s 211.  
Councilmember Leinweber requested information regarding providing safe  
parking within the City. Ms. Cox stated there are opportunities for safe  
parking as an accessory use with religious institutions, campground, or  
homeless shelter and they have met with the party wanting to establish safe  
parking and it is currently in the review process.  
Councilmember Henjum stated approximately 809 to 2,000 people  
experiencing homelessness are living in their vehicles and enforcement  
only displaces those individuals, it does not solve the challenges related to  
homelessness.  
Motion by President Pro Tem Risley, seconded by Councilmember  
Bailey, that the Ordinance amending Section 110 (Camping on Public  
Property Prohibited) and repealing Section 111 (Camping and Waste  
Deposit Within Public Stream/Public Stream Riparian Zone Prohibited) of  
Part 1 (General Offenses) of Article 6 (Offenses Affecting Property) and  
repealing Section 404 (Camping Restrictions) of Part 4 (Offenses  
Relating to Persons) of Article 9 (Park Offenses) of Chapter 9 (Public  
Offenses) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended,  
pertaining to camping regulation, and providing penalties for the  
violation thereof be approved on first reading. The motion passed by a  
vote of 7-2-0-0  
7 -  
Aye:  
No:  
Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and  
Williams  
2 - Gold, and Henjum  
10. New Business  
26-023  
10.A.  
A Resolution making certain legislative findings and approving the  
Odyssey at North Weber Urban Renewal Plan.  
Related Files: 26-024  
Presenter:  
Jariah Walker, CSURA Executive Director  
Attachments: Resolution_Odyssey at North Weber_URAPlan  
Odyssey at North Weber URA Plan  
El Paso County Impact Report-Odyssey at North Weber  
CSURA Odyssey at North Weber Existing Conditions Survey  
Staff Report_Odyssey at North Weber_TPB  
CSURA Odyssey at North Weber Presentation 1 - Project  
CSURA Odyssey at North Weber Presentation 2 - Financials  
Signed Resolution 13-26.pdf  
Jariah Walker, Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority (CSURA),  
Executive Director, presented the Resolutions making certain legislative  
findings and approving the Odyssey at North Weber Urban Renewal Plan  
and approving a Cooperation Agreement between the CSURA and the  
City to promote redevelopment and assist with financing of public  
improvements for the Odyssey at North Weber Urban Renewal project.  
Councilmember Henjum requested additional information regarding the  
value that this project will bring to the neighborhood it is located in. Mr.  
Walker stated there has been a great need for public infrastructure in the  
north Nevada Avenue area and this housing development is also located  
next to a daycare.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by President Pro Tem  
Risley, that the Resolution making certain legislative findings and  
approving the Odyssey at North Weber Urban Renewal Plan be adopted.  
The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,  
Risley, and Williams  
26-024  
10.B.  
A Resolution approving a cooperation agreement between the Colorado  
Springs Urban Renewal Authority and the City of Colorado Springs to  
promote redevelopment and assist with financing of public  
improvements for the Odyssey at North Weber Urban Renewal project  
pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute Section 31-25-107(9)(a)(II)  
Related File: 26-023  
Presenter:  
Jariah Walker, Executive Director, Colorado Springs Urban Renewal  
Authority  
Attachments: RES_Odyssey at North Weber_URACooperationAgreement  
Odyssey at North Weber Cooperation Agreement CSURA City  
Signed Resolution 14-26.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 10.A.  
Motion by Councilmember Bailey, seconded by Councilmember Rainey  
Jr., that the Resolution approving a Cooperation Agreement between the  
Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority and the City of Colorado  
Springs to promote redevelopment and assist with financing of public  
improvements for the Odyssey at North Weber Urban Renewal project  
pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute Section 31-25-107(9)(a)(II) be  
adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 -  
Aye:  
Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr.,  
Risley, and Williams  
26-036  
10.C.  
A Resolution making certain legislative findings and approving the  
Moreno and Cascade Urban Renewal Plan.  
Related Files: 26-026  
Presenter:  
Jariah Walker, CSURA Executive Director  
Attachments: Resolution_Moreno and Cascade_URAPlan  
Moreno and Cascade URA Plan_Final Report  
CSURA Moreno and Cascade URA Existing Conditions Survey_Final  
Report  
El Paso County Impact Report-Moreno and Cascade URA  
Staff Report_Moreno and Cascade UR District CPC rbt  
Planning Commission Minutes - File #_ URAP-25-0002  
CSURA Moreno and Cascade Presentation 1 - Project  
CSURA Moreno and Cascade Presentation 2 - Financials  
Signed Resolution 15-26.pdf  
Jariah Walker, Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority (CSURA),  
Executive Director, introduced the Resolutions making certain legislative  
findings and approving the Moreno and Cascade Urban Renewal Plan,  
approving a Cooperation Agreement between the CSURA and the City to  
promote redevelopment and assist with financing of public improvements  
for the Moreno and Cascade Urban Renewal project.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if the Mill Street Neighborhood is being  
renamed New South End and if the Mill Street Neighborhood Preservation  
Plan has been considered. Mr. Walker stated the term “new south end” is  
not referencing any neighborhood in particular, just activity which has  
occurred in this area and this project is enhancing what the Mill Street Plan  
wanted to be built.  
Councilmember Donelson requested a presentation from the developer.  
President Crow-Iverson polled City Council to see if a presentation from  
the developer was requested. Consensus of Council did not request a  
presentation.  
Citizens Susan Adams and Lauri Andrich spoke in favor of the project.  
Citizens Frozie Abbot, Mary Sprunger-Froese, Bob Stellick, Katie Miller,  
E.H. Hoover, Kevin Dexter, Catherine Duarte, Amber Young, Rochelle  
Taylor, Savannah McDaniel, Matt Jones, Betty Field, Susan Bolduc, Daniel  
Smith, Hollis Decker, Max Kronstadt, Beth Lindquist, Stephanie Vigil, and  
Farrah Sutton requested a postponement until a Community Benefit  
Agreement (CBA) with the developer is established.  
Councilmember Donelson asked how much the room rates of the hotel will  
be. Mr. Walker stated the rooms have different rates, but a room can be  
reserved for $189.00.  
Councilmember Gold asked if the Mill Street Neighborhood Plan was  
integrated into the Development Plan. Kevin Walker, Director, Planning  
Department, provided an overview of the boundaries of the Mill Street  
Neighborhood Plan and identified where the hotel will be located outside of  
the Plan.  
Jeff Finn, Senior Vice President, Nor’Wood Development Group, provided  
an overview of the project, the Downtown Partnership map boundaries,  
prior Nor’Wood downtown developments, details of the development,  
collaboration with the CSURA, meeting with the Mill Street Neighborhood  
group, the request for a CBA, and proposed housing units. He stated  
Nor’Wood is not in a position to fix existing homes and conversations with  
the Mill Street Neighborhood ended January 7, 2026.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked what makes this a great plan. Mr.  
Walker stated it cures blight, this area is an extension of Weidner, there will  
be public improvements, it is attainable housing, and the hotel will generate  
the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) revenue. Mr. Walker stated the CBA was  
never brought up during the CSURA Board meetings.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked what the housing cap will be. Mr. Walker  
stated it will be determined by the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), but  
it will not be market value rates.  
Councilmember Bailey stated this project has been in the works for over a  
year, there are many protections in place, this project makes sense by  
providing benefits to the broader community, a CBA is tangential to this  
discussion but is not necessarily germane to the application. He stated the  
process should be fair and just to everyone, not just the Mill Street  
neighborhood.  
Councilmember Rainey asked when the CBA was brought up. Ms. Miller  
stated in January 2026 due to the lack of communication from the  
developer.  
Councilmember Rainey asked what the fear of being displaced is. Ms.  
Miller stated many of the residents in the neighborhood are renters or are  
older and on a fixed income.  
Councilmember Rainey asked when the request for $2 to $3 million came  
about. Mr. Finn identified the several groups working on behalf of the  
residents, the CBA was initially targeted towards the parcel where the  
Drake Power Plant is located and Nor’Wood stated from the beginning that  
they were not interested in participating in a CBA.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if the CSURA would consider a CBA. Mr.  
Walker stated it would not.  
Councilmember Henjum asked why Nor’Wood would not enter a CBA with  
the Mill Street Neighborhood. Mr. Finn stated none of the other  
partnerships that Nor’Wood has entered into with have required a CBA,  
they found alignment together in order to identify any problems and they do  
not feel the need to put money in the neighborhood’s hand in order to  
receive support for the development.  
Councilmember Henjum requested additional information on what the  
protections include. Mr. Walker stated as part of the Plan, they will itemize  
every public improvement and those costs, costs associated with building  
affordability, and when the TIF is being generated, that is when the CSURA  
will issue something back to the developer. He stated it was always the  
intent to keep Mill Street residents in the neighborhood, not displace them.  
Councilmember Donelson asked what the impact would be if this item was  
postponed until the CBA discussion is worked out. Mr. Walker stated the  
CBA is outside the CSURA’s jurisdiction, so it does not make sense to  
delay this item for it to be discussed, and the Mill Street Neighborhood did  
not bring up the CBA during the CSURA Board meeting on this project.  
Councilmember Donelson asked what Ms. Miller would like to receive from  
Nor’Wood. Ms. Miller stated she would someday like to be a homeowner in  
the Mill Street neighborhood so she would like to see affordable housing,  
and she would like Nor’Wood to pay a community land trust in order to  
ensure the land is not sold to a developer in the future.  
Councilmember Donelson asked Mr. Walker if he was familiar with the use  
of a CBA. Mr. Walker stated he has never used one but is aware that other  
provisions are used in other jurisdictions.  
Councilmember Gold asked Ms. Miller what they consider to be affordable  
housing. Ms. Miller stated for her personally, rent or mortgage payment  
between $800 to $1,000 per month.  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember Gold,  
that the Resolution making certain legislative findings and approving the  
Moreno and Cascade Urban Renewal Plan be postponed to the March 24,  
2026 City Council meeting. The motion failed by a vote of 3-6-0-0  
3 - Donelson, Gold, and Henjum  
Aye:  
No:  
6 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and Williams  
Motion by Councilmember Bailey, seconded by Councilmember Rainey  
Jr., that the Resolution making certain legislative findings and approving  
the Moreno and Cascade Urban Renewal Plan be adopted. The motion  
passed by a vote of 7-2-0-0  
7 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and Williams  
2 - Donelson, and Gold  
Aye:  
No:  
26-026  
10.D.  
A Resolution approving a cooperation agreement between the Colorado  
Springs Urban Renewal Authority and the City of Colorado Springs to  
promote redevelopment and assist with financing of public  
improvements for the Moreno and Cascade Urban Renewal project and  
to approve the amount of annual sales tax increment revenue allocated  
pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute Section 31-25-107(9)(a)(II)  
Related File: 26-036  
Presenter:  
Jariah Walker, Executive Director, Colorado Springs Urban Renewal  
Authority  
Attachments: RES_Moreno and Cascade_Cooperation Agreement  
Moreno and Cascade Cooperation Agreement  
Signed Resolution 16-26.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 10.C.  
Motion by Councilmember Bailey, seconded by Councilmember Rainey  
Jr., that the Resolution approving a Cooperation Agreement between the  
Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority and the City of Colorado  
Springs to promote redevelopment and assist with financing of public  
improvements for the Moreno and Cascade Urban Renewal project  
pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute Section 31-25-107(9)(a)(II) be  
adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 7-2-0-0  
7 - Bailey, Crow-Iverson, Henjum, Leinweber, Rainey Jr., Risley, and Williams  
2 - Donelson, and Gold  
Aye:  
No:  
11. Public Hearing  
There was no Public Hearing.  
12. Added Item Agenda  
There were no items added to the Agenda.  
13. One Hour of Citizen Discussion for Items not on Today's Agenda per City  
Council Rules  
Citizen Barbara Montoya spoke about her home insurance being cancelled  
due to wildfire risk and in opposition of the development planned near  
Cheyenne Mountain Estates.  
Citizen Kristen Downs spoke against the closure of Julie Penrose Fountain  
this season due to budget cuts.  
Citizen Steve Lightfoot stated Stephen King murdered John Lennon.  
Citizen Taylor Gray invited City Council to the No Kings protest on March  
28, 2026 and spoke against the use of metadata.  
Citizen Derek Shetrone spoke against Flock artificial intelligence  
surveillance cameras and requested the money be spent to fix potholes.  
14. Executive Session  
26-088  
14.A.  
In accord with City Charter art. III, § 3-60(d) and its incorporated  
Colorado Open Meetings Act, C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b), the City Council,  
in Open Session, is to determine whether it will hold a Closed Executive  
Session. The issue to be discussed involves receiving legal advice  
regarding Federal Aviation Administration requirements and grant  
assurance compliance associated with land development projects near  
the Colorado Springs Airport.  
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:  
Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney  
Attachments: ClosedSess-02-24-26  
Trevor Gloss, Senior Attorney, 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 a Closed Executive Session.  
The issue to be discussed involves receiving legal advice regarding  
Federal Aviation Administration requirements and grant assurance  
compliance associated with land development projects near the Colorado  
Springs Airport.  
President Crow-Iverson 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 a Closed Executive Session.  
15. Adjourn  
There being no further business to come before City Council, Council  
adjourned at 5:30 PM.  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk