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Tuesday, October 24, 2023  
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call  
President Helms called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM.  
9 - 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  
Present:  
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance  
The Invocation was made by Pastor Jeff Anderson, Senior Faith Based  
Outreach Advisor to Congressman Doug Lamborn.  
President Helms led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk, stated items 4B.N. has been requested to  
be removed from the Consent Calendar.  
Consensus of Council agreed to this change on 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:  
23-420  
Ordinance No 23-57 Certifying Delinquent Stormwater Fees and  
Charges to the El Paso County Treasurer for Collection  
4A.A.  
Presenter:  
Richard Mulledy, P.E., Stormwater Enterprise Manager  
Attachments:  
Exhibit A  
Ordinance_StormwaterFees-Certification  
Signed Ordinance No. 23-57.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
ZONE  
23-0018  
Ordinance No. 23-58 amending the zoning map of the City of  
Colorado Springs pertaining to 8.197 acres located at 4415 Grinnell  
Blvd from APD APZ-2 AP-O (Airport Planned Development Accident  
Potential Subzone 2 with Airport Overlay) to MX-M APZ-2 AP-O  
(Mixed-Use Medium Accident Potential Subzone 2 with Airport  
Overlay).  
4A.B.  
(Quasi-Judicial)  
Presenter:  
Drew Foxx, Planner II, Planning and Community Development  
Peter Wysocki, Planning Director, Planning and Community  
Development  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
Peak Zone Change_Ordinance  
Figure 1_Project Statement  
Figure 2_Exhibits A & B  
Figure 3_Land Use Statement  
Figure 4_COPN-22-0003  
Figure 5_Peak Innovation Project Statement  
Vicinity Map  
Peak Zone Change - staff presentation  
Signed Ordinance No. 23-58.pdf  
This Ordinance was finally passed on the Consent Calendar.  
4B. First Presentation:  
23-555  
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 10, 2023  
4B.A.  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments:  
10-10-2023 City Council Meeting Minutes Final  
The Minutes were approved on the Consent Calendar.  
23-365  
A Resolution authorizing acquisition of approximately 562 acres and  
recognizing a partial donation  
4B.B.  
Presenter:  
Troy Stover, Business Park Development Director, Colorado Springs  
Airport  
Attachments:  
562-acre_LandAcquisitionRegSession_ppt  
Signed Resolution No. 145-23.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
23-398  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2024 Operating Plan and Budget for the  
Barnes & Powers North Business Improvement District  
4B.C.  
Presenter:  
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and Community Development  
Michael Tassi, Assistant Director, Planning and Community  
Development  
Attachments:  
2024 Operating Plan - Barnes _ Powers North BID  
10-9-23 BID Presentation - Council Work Session  
Res. Barnes and Powers North BID 2024 Approval Without Exhibit E  
Signed Resolution No. 146-23.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
23-399  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2024 Operating Plan and Budget for the  
Barnes & Powers South Business Improvement District  
4B.D.  
Presenter:  
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and Community Development  
Michael Tassi, Assistant Director, Planning and Community  
Development  
Attachments:  
2024 Operating Plan - Barnes _ Powers South BID  
Res. Barnes and Powers South BID 2024 Approval Without Exhibit E  
Signed Resolution No. 147-23.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
23-400  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2024 Operating Plan and Budget for the  
Briargate Center Business Improvement District  
4B.E.  
4B.F.  
4B.G.  
4B.H.  
Presenter:  
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and Community Development  
Michael Tassi, Assistant Director, Planning and Community  
Development  
Attachments:  
Briargate Center BID 2024 Operating Plan and Budget  
Res. Briargate Center BID 2024 Approval Without Exhibit E  
Signed Resolution No. 148-23.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
23-401  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2024 Operating Plan and Budget for the  
Catalyst Campus Business Improvement District  
Presenter:  
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and Community Development  
Michael Tassi, Assistant Director, Planning and Community  
Development  
Attachments:  
2023-10-4 2024 Catalyst Campus Operating Plan (Final)  
Res. Catalyst Campus BID 2024 Approval Without Exhibit E  
Signed Resolution No. 149-23.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
23-402  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2024 Operating Plan and Budget for the  
Creekwalk Marketplace Business Improvement District  
Presenter:  
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and Community Development  
Michael Tassi, Assistant Director, Planning and Community  
Development  
Attachments:  
2024 Operating Plan - Creekwalk Marketplace BID  
Res. Creekwalk Marketplace BID 2024 Approval Without Exhibit E  
Signed Resolution No. 150-23.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
23-403  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2024 Operating Plan and Budget for the First  
and Main Business Improvement District  
Presenter:  
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and Community Development  
Michael Tassi, Assistant Director, Planning and Community  
Development  
Attachments:  
2024 Operating Plan - First _ Main BID  
Res. First and Main BID 2024 approval without Exhibit E  
Signed Resolution No. 151-23.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
23-462  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2024 Operating Plan and Budget for the First  
and Main Business Improvement District No. 2  
4B.I.  
Presenter:  
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and Community Development  
Michael Tassi, Assistant Director, Planning and Community  
Development  
Attachments:  
Res. First and Main 2 BID 2024 approval without Exhibit E.docx  
Revised 2024 Operating Plan - First & Main BID No. 2(8223352.1)-c  
Signed Resolution No. 152-23.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
23-463  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2024 Operating Plan and Budget for the First  
and Main North Business Improvement District  
4B.J.  
Presenter:  
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and Community Development  
Michael Tassi, Assistant Director, Planning and Community  
Development  
Attachments:  
2024 Operating Plan - First _ Main North BID(8223398.1)  
Res. First and Main North BID 2024 approval without Exhibit E  
Signed Resolution No. 153-23.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
23-464  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2024 Operating Plan and Budget for the Gold  
Hill North Business Improvement District  
4B.K.  
Presenter:  
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and Community Development  
Michael Tassi, Assistant Director, Planning and Community  
Development  
Attachments:  
2024 Operating Plan- Gold Hill North BID Operating Plan and  
Budget  
Res. Gold Hill North BID 2024 approval without Exhibit E  
Signed Resolution No. 154-23.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
23-465  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2024 Operating Plan and Budget for the  
Greater Downtown Colorado Springs Business Improvement District  
4B.L.  
4B.M.  
4B.O.  
Presenter:  
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and Community Development  
Michael Tassi, Assistant Director, Planning and Community  
Development  
Attachments:  
2024 BID Preliminary Budget to the City  
Res. Greater Downtown BID 2024 approval without Exhibit E.docx  
Signed Resolution No. 155-23.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
23-466  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2024 Operating Plan and Budget for the GSF  
Business Improvement District  
Presenter:  
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and Community Development  
Michael Tassi, Assistant Director, Planning and Community  
Development  
Attachments:  
2024 Operating Plan- GSF BID Operating Plan and Budget  
Res. GSF BID 2024 approval without Exhibit E  
Signed Resolution No. 156-23.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
23-468  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2024 Operating Plan and Budget for the  
Interquest South Business Improvement District  
Presenter:  
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and Community Development  
Michael Tassi, Assistant Director, Planning and Community  
Development  
Attachments:  
2024 Operating Plan - Interquest South BID  
Res. Interquest South BID 2024 approval without Exhibit E  
Signed Resolution No. 158-23.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
23-469  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2024 Operating Plan and Budget for the  
Interquest Town Center Business Improvement District  
4B.P.  
Presenter:  
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and Community Development  
Michael Tassi, Assistant Director, Planning and Community  
Development  
Attachments:  
2024 Operating Plan - Interquest Town Center BID  
Res. Interquest Town Center BID 2024 approval without Exhibit E  
Signed Resolution No. 159-23.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
23-470  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2024 Operating Plan and Budget for the MW  
Retail Business Improvement District  
4B.Q.  
Presenter:  
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and Community Development  
Michael Tassi, Assistant Director, Planning and Community  
Development  
Attachments:  
Res. MW Retail BID 2024 approval without Exhibit E  
Revised 2024 Operating Plan and Budget - MW Retail  
BID(8219799.1)-c  
Signed Resolution No. 160-23.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
23-471  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2024 Operating Plan and Budget for the Park  
Union Business Improvement District  
4B.R.  
Presenter:  
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and Community Development  
Michael Tassi, Assistant Director, Planning and Community  
Development  
Attachments:  
2024 Operating Plan - Park Union BID  
Res. Park Union BID 2024 approval without Exhibit E  
Signed Resolution No. 161-23.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
23-472  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2024 Operating Plan and Budget for the  
Powers & Woodmen Commercial Business Improvement District  
4B.S.  
Presenter:  
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and Community Development  
Michael Tassi, Assistant Director, Planning and Community  
Development  
Attachments:  
2024 Operating Plan and Budget - Powers and Woodmen  
Commercial BID  
Res. Powers Woodmen BID 2024 approval without Exhibit E.docx  
Signed Resolution No. 162-23.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
23-473  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2024 Operating Plan and Budget for the  
TrueNorth Commons Business Improvement District  
4B.T.  
Presenter:  
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and Community Development  
Michael Tassi, Assistant Director, Planning and Community  
Development  
Attachments:  
2024 Operating Plan and Budget - TrueNorth Commons BID  
Res. TrueNorth Commons BID 2024 approval without Exhibit E.docx  
Signed Resolution No. 163-23.pdf  
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Calendar.  
23-551  
The City Clerk reports that on October 10, 2023 there was filed with  
her a petition for the annexation of Dublin Park Addition No. 1  
Annexation. The City Clerk herewith communicates such to City  
Council and recommends that the petition and map be referred to the  
City Administration for review and recommendation regarding whether  
the petition is in substantial compliance with Section 31-12-107(1).  
4B.U.  
Presenter:  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk  
Attachments:  
CC Memo to Clerk Annexation Petition - ANEX-23-0019 Dublin  
Park.pdf  
Dublin Park Addition No 1 - Annexation Plat (9-19-2023).pdf  
Dublin Park Addition No 1 - VICINITY MAP.pdf  
Signed_PA_Dublin Park Addition No. 1-10_07_2023.pdf  
This Item was approved on the Consent Calendar.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
Motion by Councilmember O'Malley, 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 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley,  
and Talarico  
Aye:  
5. Recognitions  
23-558  
Appointments to City Council Appointed Boards and Commissions  
5.A.  
Presenter:  
Randy Helms, Council President and Councilmember District 2  
Attachments:  
102423 Boards Commissions and Committee Appointments  
President Helms presented the City Council Appointments to Boards,  
Commissions, and Committees (Lodging and Auto Rental Citizens’  
Advisory Committee).  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, that  
the Appointments to City Council Boards, Commissions, and Committees  
(Lodging and Auto Rental Citizens’ Advisory Committee) be approved. The  
motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
Aye:  
President Helms presented the City Council Appointments to Boards,  
Commissions, and Committees (Planning Commission).  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, that  
the Appointments to City Council Boards, Commissions, and Committees  
(Planning Commission) be approved. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
Aye:  
23-533  
A Resolution In recognition of National Disability Employment  
Awareness Month, October 2023.  
5.B.  
Presenter:  
Yolanda Avila, Councilmember District 4  
Mike Sullivan, Chief Human Resource and Risk Officer  
Valerie Gallegos, Human Resources Manager  
Attachments:  
National Disability Employment Awareness Month Resolution  
Signed Resolution No. 164-23.pdf  
Councilmember Avila read a Resolution recognizing October 2023 as  
National Disability Employment Awareness Month.  
Indy Frazee, Chief Executive Officer, The Independent Center, provided  
an overview of The Independent Center, identified the employment  
statistics for individuals with disabilities, and spoke about the benefits  
related to the employment of those with disabilities.  
Edgar Morales, Independent Living Skills Specialist, The Independent  
Center, spoke about the challenges he has faced gaining employment  
while having cerebral palsy and the assistance individuals can receive  
from The Independent Center.  
Chelsea Elstad. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist, expressed  
gratitude to be able to work at The Independent Center and the  
struggles deaf people experience with getting hired and the work  
environment. (Naomi Cowen, Staff Interpreter at The Independent  
Center).  
Councilmember Avila spoke about her husband’s experience of losing  
his hearing and how important it is to recognize how much individuals  
with disabilities bring to the community.  
Mike Sullivan, Chief Human Resource and Risk Officer, expressed  
appreciation for the Resolution recognizing October 2023 as National  
Disability Employment Awareness Month  
Valerie Gallegos, Human Resources Manager, and Equity, Diversity and  
Inclusion, (EDI), identified the role of the EDI, Americans with Disabilities  
(ADA) benefits for City employees.  
President Helms emphasized how important this recognition is to  
observe the contributions of Americans with disabilities to the workforce.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, that  
the Resolution in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness  
Month, October 2023 be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
Aye:  
23-557  
A Joint Proclamation recognizing October 30 To November 3, 2023 as  
National Veterans Small Business Week  
5.C.  
Presenter:  
Randy Helms, Council President and Councilmember District 2  
Yemi Mobolade, Mayor of Colorado Springs  
Aikta Marcoulier, Regional Administrator, Region VIII - Rocky  
Mountain Region, U.S. Small Business Administration  
Attachments:  
National Veterans Small Business Week  
President Helms read a Joint Proclamation recognizing October 30 to  
November 3, 2023 as National Veterans Small Business Week.  
Mayor Yemi stated it is an honor to collaborate with City Council on this  
joint proclamation, expressed gratitude to Ms. Marcoulier for bringing  
this proclamation forward to honor National Veterans Small Business  
Week, and for the women and men of the armed forces who keep our  
community safe across the nation and globe. He stated Colorado  
Springs is home to over 40,000 uniformed military members as well as  
over 80,000 veterans and that the City will continue to support their  
businesses.  
Aikta Marcoulier, Regional Administrator, Region VIII - Rocky Mountain  
Region, U.S. Small Business Administration expressed appreciation for  
the support of veteran-owned small business and spoke about the  
benefits they bring to the City and introduced several individuals who  
support small businesses in the community.  
Eric Phillips, Veterans Business Development Officer for the State of  
Colorado, and provided an overview of the Boots to Business Program.  
Colonel Bob McLaughlin retired, and Kia Palmer, Mt. Carmel Veteran  
Service Center, provided an over of their Veteran Business Outreach  
Center (VBOC).  
Mark Stafford, and Matt Green, veteran business owners, identified how  
their businesses have thrived within this community and expressed  
appreciation for the support of small businesses.  
Councilmember Helms and Councilmember Leinweber recognized the  
contributions of veterans to the community.  
23-574  
A Resolution of The City Of Colorado Springs Opposing Proposition  
HH, An Undue Limitation On Municipal Budgets And Local Control Of  
Property Tax Relief  
5.D.  
Presenter:  
Dave Donelson, Councilmember District 1  
Attachments:  
HH Opposition Resolution  
Signed Resolution No. 165-23.pdf  
Councilmember Donelson presented the Resolution opposing  
Proposition HH, an undue limitation on municipal budgets and local  
control of property tax relief.  
Councilmember Risley stated he believes this is another prime example  
of State overreach, would have incredible harm for our community, is  
written very confusingly and as a home rule city, the City should have  
the ability to look out for its our own interests a  
President Helms stated his is very much in favor of this Resolution  
Councilmember Donelson explained some of the provisions of  
Proposition HH.  
Motion by Councilmember O'Malley, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber,  
that the Resolution of the City Of Colorado Springs opposing Proposition HH, an  
undue limitation on municipal budgets and local control of property tax relief be  
adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 7-0-0-2  
7 - Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
2 - Avila, and Henjum  
Aye:  
Absent:  
23-485  
Recognition of the Colorado Park & Recreation Association Award for  
Community Champion Presented Posthumously to Stephannie  
Finley-Fortune  
5.E.  
Presenter:  
Britt Haley - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director  
Attachments:  
10-24-23 - CPRA Award - Stephannie Finley-Fortune -  
PowerPoint.pptx  
Britt Haley, Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, presented  
the recognition of the Colorado Park and Recreation Association Award  
for Community Champion presented posthumously to Stephannie  
Finley-Fortune and provided an overview of the many contributions Ms.  
Finley-Fortune made toward the Parks System and the community.  
23-486  
Recognition of the Colorado Parks & Recreation Association  
Columbine Award for Renovated Park Design Presented to Panorama  
Park  
5.F.  
Presenter:  
Britt Haley - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director  
Attachments:  
10-24-23 - CPRA Award - Panorama Park - PowerPoint  
Britt Haley, Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, presented  
the recognition of the Colorado Park and Recreation Association Award  
for Columbine Award for renovated park design presented to Panorama  
Park.  
Several Councilmembers expressed appreciation for all the work which  
went into this community park renovation.  
23-556  
Recognition of the two American Planning Association (APA)  
Colorado Chapter Honor Awards for RetoolCOS Project  
5.G.  
Presenter:  
Peter Wysocki, Director of Planning and Neighborhood Services  
Morgan Hester, Long Range Planning Division Manager  
Peter Wysocki, Director of Planning and Neighborhood Services,  
presented the recognition of the of the two American Planning  
Association (APA) Colorado Chapter Honor Awards for the RetoolCOS  
Project and recognized many of the individuals and partners who  
worked on RetoolCOS.  
Councilmember Henjum and Councilmember Avila expressed  
appreciation for all the work which went into RetoolCOS.  
6. Mayor's Business  
There was no Mayor’s Business.  
7. Citizen Discussion For Items Not On Today's Agenda  
Citizen Charles Barber spoke about the importance of clean water.  
Citizen Tim Leonard provided an overview of the debt issuance for  
eighteen Business Improvement Districts (BID)within the City where nine  
of the BID boards are controlled by the developer Nor'Wood.  
8. Items Called Off Consent Calendar  
23-467  
A Resolution of the City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado  
Approving the Proposed 2024 Operating Plan and Budget for the  
Interquest North Business Improvement District  
4B.N.  
Presenter:  
Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and Community Development  
Michael Tassi, Assistant Director, Planning and Community  
Development  
Attachments:  
2024 Operating Plan and Budget - Interquest North BID(8242273.1)  
Res. Interquest North BID 2024 approval without Exhibit E  
Signed Resolution No. 157-23.pdf  
Michael Tassi, Assistant Director, Planning and Community  
Development, presented the Resolution approving the Proposed 2024  
Operating Plan and Budget for the Interquest North Business  
Improvement District and identified the process for the inclusion of  
property. He explained the operating plan approvals by City Council are  
required for BIDs, identified the refinements for this cycle, list of other  
BIDs, proposed mill levy changes, Public Improvement Fees (PIFs),  
boundary changes, BID websites, and next steps.  
Russ Dykstra, Spencer Fane, LLC, representing the district, stated the  
Board had a public meeting where the budget and operating plan was  
discussed, presented to the Board, the Board authorized the filing of it,  
and is satisfied with what was submitted to the City.  
Citizen Tim Hoiles ceded his time to Citizen Tim Leonard and Citizen  
Lisa Bigelow, spoke in opposition of the Resolution.  
Councilmember Donelson asked why the additional five-acres was not  
included at the Board meeting. Mr. Dykstra stated that was the first  
presentation of the preliminary budget and the final assessed valuations  
and final formal budget hearing will be held in November where  
business owners can speak to the Board about their concerns. He  
stated the five acres was not included because this meeting was held in  
the beginning of September and since that meeting, the consideration of  
an inclusion of these five acres was subsequently requested to be  
included in what was presented to the City.  
Motion by Councilmember O'Malley, seconded by President Pro Tem  
Crow-Iverson, that the Resolution approving the proposed 2024 Operating Plan  
and Budget for the Interquest North Business Improvement District be adopted.  
The motion passed by a vote of 8-1-0-0  
8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
1 - Donelson  
Aye:  
No:  
9. Utilities Business  
23-443  
A Resolution Approving an Agreement to Annex and to Provide Water  
and Wastewater Service Outside the City Limits to 5180 Topaz Drive  
in Park Vista Estates Addition  
9.A.  
Presenter:  
Todd Sturtevant, Manager, Customer Utilities Connections  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments:  
FINAL DRAFT - 5180 Topaz Dr (O'Driscoll 2023) - Park Vista  
Agreement To Annex 8-28-23  
FINAL - City Council - Agreement to Annex - 5180 Topaz Drive  
20230818  
Signed Resolution No. 166-23.pdf  
Todd Sturtevant, Manager, Customer Utilities Connections, presented  
the Resolution approving an agreement to annex and to provide water  
and wastewater service outside the City limits to 5180 Topaz Drive and  
5315 Silver Drive in Park Vista Estates Addition. He provided an  
overview of the service request, provision of water/wastewater service,  
Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) considerations, agreement to annex,  
City Code 12.4.305, service without annexation, and next steps.  
Councilmember O’Malley stated the wells have gone dry for these  
residents and asked how many residences are located in this enclave.  
Mr. Sturtevant stated there are 558 residences. Councilmember  
O’Malley stated that by doing these annexations piece meal, it takes up  
CSU and City time and also costs the residents a large amount of  
money.  
Councilmember Henjum asked if this area could be annexed into the  
City all at once. Peter Wysocki, Director, Planning and Community  
Development, stated the City does have the authority to do unilateral  
annexations, but it has been the policy of the City not to do unilateral  
annexations, but there are significant stormwater infrastructure issues in  
this area as well.  
Councilmember Donelson stated he supports providing the water  
service for these residents, but he does not support a unilateral  
annexation.  
Councilmember O’Malley stated they should look at commercial  
solutions for this.  
Councilmember Leinweber requested these citizens be informed of their  
options. Mr. Wysocki stated they will do a robust public outreach with  
AnnexCOS which will provide some direction.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if the stormwater infrastructure issues  
in this area is affecting City properties. Mr. Wysocki confirmed it is.  
Councilmember Risley underscored the urgency of streamlining the  
annexation process even before AnnexCOS is completed.  
Motion by Councilmember Avila, seconded by Councilmember Donelson, that the  
Resolution approving an agreement to annex and to provide water and  
wastewater service outside the City limits to 5180 Topaz Drive in Park Vista  
Estates Addition be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
Aye:  
23-565  
A Resolution Approving an Agreement to Annex and to Provide Water  
and Wastewater Service Outside the City Limits to 5315 Silver Drive  
in Park Vista Estates Addition  
9.B.  
Presenter:  
Todd Sturtevant, Manager, Customer Utilities Connections  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments:  
FINAL - 5315 Silver Dr (Thomas 2023) - Park Vista Agreement To  
Annex 20231016  
FINAL - CSU-Water WW 5315 Silver Drive Resolution  
FINAL - City Council (10-24) - Agreement to Annex - 5315 Silver  
Drive (Thomas) 20231016  
Signed Resolution No. 167-23.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 9.A.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, that  
this Resolution be adopted Proposed Motion: <br />Motion for City Council to  
approve the Resolution approving an Agreement to Annex and to Provide Water  
and Wastewater Service Outside the City limits to 5315 Silver Drive in Park Vista  
Estates Addition. The motion passed by a vote of  
9 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
Aye:  
23-438  
Public Hearing for the Consideration of Resolutions Setting Electric,  
Natural Gas, and Certain Water Rates Within the Service Areas of  
Colorado Springs Utilities, and Certain Changes to Electric and  
Natural Gas Rate Schedules, and Utilities Rules and Regulations.  
9.C.  
Presenter:  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado  
Springs Utilities  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Chris Bidlack, Senior Attorney, City Attorney's Office  
Attachments:  
2 - Rate Hearing Agenda-2024 Rate Case_10-24-23  
3 - City Attorney Instructions-2024 Rate Case_10-24-2023  
4 - Issues For Decision-2024_Rate Case  
Chris Bidlack, Senior Attorney, Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) Division,  
presented the 2024 CSU Rate Case Hearing agenda and read the  
Colorado Springs Utilities rate setting standards and the quasi-judicial  
role of City Council. Mr. Bidlack polled Council concerning if any  
members had received any ex parte communications. There were no ex  
parte communications disclosed.  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, CSU, gave an  
overview of the 2024 rate case Resolutions setting electric, natural gas,  
water, and wastewater rates within the service areas of CSU and certain  
changes to electric, natural gas, and wastewater rate schedules, and  
Utilities Rules and Regulations.  
Councilmember Risley asked what the Colorado Clean Heat Plan  
Charge represents to the ratepayers. Mr. Gearhart stated compliance  
with that law really relates to about $2.7 million that we need to spend  
on those type of programs which mean for our customers we collected  
through a rider, is approximately $0.75 per month for a residential/small  
commercial customer, $6.20 for a larger commercial customer or an  
industrial customer that's about $6.20 a month that would be for the  
larger commercial, and $62.00 for industrial type customers.  
Jacqueline Rowland, City Auditor, stated they did not have any issues  
and they had a note in regard to one item, but it did not affect the rate  
case or the rate increase.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if there has not an increase in the  
electric service rate since 2018. Mr. Gearhart confirmed that is correct.  
Councilmember O’Malley stated if everything in the geopolitical realm  
stayed the same, what would they be looking at. Mr. Gearhart stated  
looking at the full bill which includes base rates, fuel rates, geopolitical  
forces, weather conditions domestically and locally which can all play  
factors in natural gas prices, He stated there are current market  
conditions and what we typically see through a winter which is gas  
prices increase through the winter and cold climates because supply of  
natural gas goes down.  
Mr. Bidlack polled City Council regarding the issues for decision for the  
setting of natural gas service, electric service, water service, and  
wastewater service rates. Please see attached documents for additional  
details on City Council’s direction for the proposed terms and conditions.  
23-550  
Ordinance No. 23-59 identifying and approving the Colorado Springs  
Utilities’ Annual Sources of Funds for the Year Ending December 31,  
2024  
9.D.  
Presenter:  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado  
Springs Utilities  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Attachments:  
2024 Annual Budget & Sources of Funds  
10-24-2023 CC 2024 Source of Funds Ordinance.docx  
Signed Ordinance No. 23-59.pdf  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado Springs  
Utilities (CSU), presented the Ordinance identifying and approving the  
CSU annual sources of funds for the year ending December 31, 2024  
and the Ordinance approving the annual budget for CSU and  
appropriating monies for the several purposes named in the CSU annual  
budget for the year ending December 31, 2024. He stated the budget is  
approximately $1.5B which is a 3.7 percent decrease from the 2023  
budget largely due to fuel costs. Mr. Gearhart gave an overview of the  
proposed 2024 budget, funding 2024 appropriation, and next steps.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Leinweber, that  
the Ordinance identifying and approving the Colorado Springs Utilities’ Annual  
Sources of Funds for the Year Ending December 31, 2024 be approved on first  
reading. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
Aye:  
23-549  
Ordinance No. 23-60 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  
9.E.  
Ending December 31, 2024  
Presenter:  
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities  
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado  
Springs Utilities  
Attachments:  
2024 Annual Budget & Sources of Funds  
10-24-2023 CC 2024 Budget Ordinance.docx  
Signed Ordinance No. 23-60.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 9.D.  
Motion by Councilmember Donelson, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, 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, 2024 be approved on  
first reading. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
Aye:  
10. Unfinished Business  
There was no Unfinished Business.  
11. New Business  
23-519  
A Resolution Authorizing the Use of Possession and Use and/or  
11.A.  
Eminent Domain to  
Acquire Certain Easements Needed for the Broadmoor Area Bridge  
Maintenance  
Project  
Presenter:  
Gayle Sturdivant, PE, PMP, City Engineer/Acting Public Works  
Director  
Darlene Kennedy, Real Estate Services Manager  
Attachments:  
1_Project Location Map  
2_Broadmoor Bluffs CIPP Resolution  
3_Broadmoor Bridge Exhibits A-H FINAL  
4_Broadmoor Area Property Acquisition Presentation  
Signed Resolution No. 168-23.pdf  
Gayle Sturdivant, City Engineer/Acting Public Works Director, presented  
the Resolution authorizing the use of a possession and use and eminent  
domain to acquire real property interests owned by J S. Nelson  
Commack and Scot Tebo, Stephen Anderson, and Earnestine Brown for  
the Broadmoor Area Bridge Maintenance Project - Cured in Place Pipe  
(CIPP). She provided an overview of the project location, project  
purpose, easement limits, negotiation history, project timeline, and next  
steps.  
Earnestine Brown, property owner, stated she does not feel like she  
received a fair offer, and she is opposed to this Resolution.  
Veronica Brown, daughter of Earnestine Brown, stated she feels the  
offer was unreasonable.  
President Helms asked if evaluations were made on this property. Ms.  
Sturdivant confirmed there was, and Ms. Brown countered offered two  
times and the City accepted the first counteroffer of $3,000.  
Councilmember Donelson asked for the offer amounts. Ms. Sturdivant  
stated the evaluation offer was $1,500, Ms. Brown’s first counteroffer  
was $3,000, and her second counteroffer was ten times the evaluation  
offer.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if there were any other properties  
which were needed for this project. Ms. Sturdivant stated there were  
twenty-one properties total and today they are presenting three of them.  
Councilmember Risley asked if easement projects like this allows the  
City to do the work that needs to be done and any disturbance that  
would be caused to the property would be returned to its original  
condition upon completion of the work. Ms. Sturdivant confirmed that it  
is a permanent public improvement easement and the City would do the  
repair work as part of the project anything that was disturbed on the  
property would be restored to its existing condition. In the future the City  
could go in and clean out any needed drainage issues.  
Councilmember Leinweber asked if any of the nearby trees will need to  
be removed. Ms. Sturdivant stated they would not, and the project is  
minimally invasive.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if the City would be willing to settle with  
Ms. Brown at $3,000 today instead of proceeding with the possession  
and use or eminent domain action. Ms. Sturdivant stated the City would  
settle today at that price if no further action was necessary.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, that  
the Resolution authorizing the use of eminent domain to acquire certain  
easements needed for the Broadmoor Area Bridge Maintenance Project be  
adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 9-0-0-0  
9 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and  
Talarico  
Aye:  
URA 23-034 A Resolution making certain legislative findings and approving the  
11.B.  
Gold Hill Mesa Commercial Urban Renewal Plan.  
Related File: URA 23-035, URA 23-046, URA 23-093  
Presenter:  
Jariah Walker, CSURA Executive Director  
Attachments:  
RES_GHMCommercialURAPlan  
Exhibit A-Gold Hill Commercial URA Plan  
URA PLAN Gold Hill Mesa Commercial Final 3-4-2022  
CPC Staff Report_GHM Commercial URA_RGS  
URA Impact Report Gold Hill Mesa Commercial Final 2-1-2023  
Gold Hill Mesa Commercial Urban Renewal Plan  
Conditions Survey  
Aerial  
Vision Map  
GHM URA_MD Boundary Map-Graphic  
CPC_Minutes_2.8.23_Gold Hill Mesa URA DRAFT  
URA Gold Hill Presentation_JS-TIF-Master-V2  
URA Gold Hill PresentationPart 2 Financial Analysis  
Signed Resolution No. 169-23.pdf  
Jariah Walker, Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority (CSURA)  
Executive Director, introduced the Resolutions approving a substantial  
modification to the amended Gold Hill Mesa Urban Renewal Plan,  
terminating the existing Gold Hill Mesa Commercial Urban Renewal  
Plan, approving the Gold Hill Mesa Commercial Urban Renewal Plan,  
and Cooperation Agreement between the CSURA and the City to  
promote redevelopment and assist with financing of public  
improvements for the Gold Hill Mesa Commercial Urban Renewal  
Project and to approve the amount of annual sales tax increment  
revenue allocated.  
Citizens Mark Long, Justin Burns, Brian Wortinger, Marjorie Valin,  
Shane Ryan, Maverick Ryan, John Wolf, Paul Casey, and Jessica Lee,  
spoke in support of the project,  
Citizens Bill Wysong, Dana Duggan, and Scott Hiller spoke in opposition  
of the project.  
Councilmember Donelson asked if this site on a Superfund sites. Paul  
Casey, Environmental Engineer, stated the Gold Hill Mesa is in the  
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) database, but did not meet the  
standard of the hazardous waste scoring system to be put on the  
National Priority List (NPL).  
Stephanie Edwards, Executive Vice President, Gold Hill Mesa,  
representing the applicant, read a letter from the EPA regarding the site.  
Councilmember Donelson read a portion of a memo provided by the  
Colorado Geographical Survey (CGA) and asked if their recommended  
mitigation had been done. Ms. Edwards confirmed they had as well as  
they hired a third party nationally renowned company and read a follow  
up memo from CGS stating they have no objections to the plan  
development.  
Mr. Walker and Rylan Hoffman, Gold Mesa, representing the applicant  
stated these items before City Council today is for URA designation and  
future plans and documentation will be submitted at those times.  
John Olson Planner, Urban Landscapes, clarified that they did receive  
approvals on the concept plan which included CGS Filing 11 which was  
also plotted and recorded, and Filing 12 was also an approved  
development plan, but they have taken both of those back to amend for  
the builders change and modification of their homes so those are in  
review.  
Councilmember Risley stated this is an URA matter, not a land use  
matter, or not a development plan application and Council should  
refocus on the topic at hand and the other discussions will come in time.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, that  
the Resolution making certain legislative findings and approving the Gold Hill  
Mesa Commercial Urban Renewal Plan be adopted. The motion passed by a vote  
of 8-1-0-0  
8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
1 - Donelson  
Aye:  
No:  
URA 23-035 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 Gold Hill Mesa Commercial 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)  
11.C.  
Related File: URA 23-034  
Presenter:  
Jariah Walker, CSURA Executive Director  
Attachments:  
RES_GHMCommercialCooperationAgreement  
Exhibit A - GHM_Commercial Cooperation Agreement  
Signed Resolution No. 170-23.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 11.B.  
Motion by Councilmember Henjum, seconded by Councilmember Talarico, 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 Gold Hill  
Mesa Commercial 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) be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 8-1-0-0  
8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
1 - Donelson  
Aye:  
No:  
URA 23-046 A Resolution making certain legislative findings and approving a  
substantial modification to the amended Gold Hill Mesa Urban  
Renewal Plan.  
11.D.  
Related File: URA 23-034  
Presenter:  
Jariah Walker, CSURA Executive Director  
Attachments:  
RES_Amended GHM Substantial Modification  
Exhibit A - Resolution_68-15  
Exhbit B - AmendedGHMURA  
CPC Staff Report_GHM Amended URA_RGS  
Amended Gold Hill Mesa Urban Renewal Plan  
Amended Area  
Aerial  
Vision Map  
CPC_Minutes_2.8.23_Gold Hill Mesa URA DRAFT  
Signed Resolution No. 171-23.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 11.B.  
Motion by Councilmember Avila, seconded by Councilmember Henjum, that the  
Resolution making certain legislative findings and approving a substantial  
modification to the amended Gold Hill Mesa Urban Renewal Plan be adopted. The  
motion passed by a vote of 8-1-0-0  
8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
1 - Donelson  
Aye:  
No:  
URA 23-093 A Resolution to terminate the existing Gold Hill Mesa Commercial  
Urban Renewal Plan.  
11.E.  
Related File: URA 23-034, URA 23-035  
Presenter:  
Jariah Walker, CSURA Executive Director  
Attachments:  
RES_Existing GHM Commercial Termination  
Signed Resolution No. 172-23.pdf  
Please see comments in Agenda item 11.B.  
Motion by Councilmember Leinweber, seconded by Councilmember Henjum, that  
the Resolution to terminate the existing Gold Hill Mesa Commercial Urban  
Renewal Plan be adopted. The motion passed by a vote of 8-1-0-0  
8 - Avila, Crow-Iverson, Helms, Henjum, Leinweber, O'Malley, Risley, and Talarico  
1 - Donelson  
Aye:  
No:  
12. Public Hearing  
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, President  
Helms adjourned the meeting at 3:40 PM.  
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk