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Council Work Session

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Monday, November 25, 2024

9:00 AM

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1. Call to Order and Roll Call

President Helms called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.

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Present

Councilmember Yolanda Avila, President Pro Tem Lynette Crow-Iverson,

Councilmember Dave Donelson, President Randy Helms, Councilmember Nancy

Henjum, Councilmember David Leinweber, Councilmember Brian Risley, and

Councilmember Michelle Talarico

1 - Councilmember Mike O'Malley

Excused

Councilmember Henjum attended the meeting virtually.

2. Changes to Agenda

There were no Changes to Agenda.

3. Regular Meeting Comments

There were no Regular Meeting Comments.

4. Review of Previous Meeting Minutes

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4.A.

City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes November 12, 2024

Presenter:

Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk

Attachments: 11-12-24 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes Final

The minutes of the November 12, 2024 Work Session were approved by

Consensus of City Council.

5. Presentations for General Information

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5.A.

Pikes Peak Library District Board of Trustees Informational Brief

Presenter:

Aaron Salt, Pikes Peak Library Board of Trustees

Dora Gonzales, Chair, Pike Peak Library District (PPLD) Board of

Trustees introduced Aaron Salt, PPLD Board of Trustees member, who

provided an information briefing regarding their decision to close the

PPLD Rockrimmon Branch, the PPLD 2025 Budget, PPLD Facilities

Master Plan process, stakeholder events, surveys, community outreach,

PPLD Board of Trustees meetings, and retreat. He stated the preliminary

report was presented at the June 2024 PPLD Board of Trustees public

meeting, the report identified the community has a wide variety of needs

without the funding to meet those needs, and the Board has prioritized

safety, security, staffing, wages, and facilities in their budget, which are the

factors which led to the decision to not renew the lease at Rockrimmon. Mr.

Salt stated PPLD is working on hybrid model to meet the demand of the

dynamic and growing community and the way things were done in the past

have led to the current issues the District is facing today.

President Helms asked if public sessions started in February 2024 and

then conducted a survey after that. Mr. Salt confirmed they had.

President Helms requested additional information regarding the variety of

needs in the community. Mr. Salt stated the Facilities Master Plan lists all

the deferred maintenance of approximately $20 million which is owed

across the District.

President Helms requested additional information regarding the future

hybrid model/24-hour access. Mr. Salt stated it would provide key cards to

specific community members who would need to go through a process to

obtain access without onsite staff.

President Helms asked if alternative locations have been considered. Mr.

Salt confirmed they have but nothing has met the needs of the District.

President Helms asked what considerations were given for public

transportation for those who are unable to drive to another branch. Mr. Salt

stated they did consider transportation as a factor, but it was not a

weighing factor which merited leaving the Rockrimmon lease in place.

President Helms asked if there will be a bookmobile for the area. Mr. Salt

stated it is a solution they are looking at in the interim, but the public has not

responded positively to bookmobile or locker options, so they are

continuing to look for opportunities on the westside to service the

community.

President Helms asked if the community raised funds to pay the lease for

another year if the PPLD would keep the Rockrimmon branch open. Mr.

Salt stated it is not just a budgetary decision, the safety of the facility due to

the sinkhole, the safety of the staff/patrons, and the staffing across the

District were also taken into consideration.

Councilmember Talarico asked how many Rockrimmon residents were

involved in the stakeholder meetings. Mr. Salt stated the meetings were El

Paso County wide and they do not have the numbers specific to the

Rockrimmon community.

Councilmember Talarico asked how many of the 3,700 respondents to the

survey live in/or frequent the Rockrimmon branch. Mr. Salt clarified that the

3,700 participants included both the intercept events and the survey with

2,500 respondents to the survey and they will provide that information.

Councilmember Talarico requested she be included to participate in any

discussion if the Cheyenne Mountain branch was to be closed. Mr. Salt

stated the Board has not had any discussion regarding closing any other

branch at this time and the immediacy of this decision was due to the

Rockrimmon lease renewal.

Councilmember Donelson requested he receive written responses to the

questions he presented to the Board. Mr. Salt agreed to provide that

information.

Councilmember Donelson requested additional information on why the

Board would not keep the Rockrimmon branch open if the funding was

provided to renew the lease for another year. Mr. Salt stated they would still

have staffing costs, facility expenses, and they did not want to continue this

lease.

Councilmember Donelson asked what cost per square foot is the Board

looking for. Mr. Salt stated $15 to $17 per square foot, and they are also

looking for other specific facility aspects to allow them to move to the hybrid

model. Councilmember Donelson asked if card scanners could be installed

at the current Rockrimmon branch. Mr. Salt confirmed they could.

Councilmember Donelson asked what the cost per square foot is at

Rockrimmon. Mr. Salt stated approximately $25 per square foot.

Councilmember Donelson stated the $65,000 raised by the community

would put the cost within the Board’s desired range and allow the Board a

year to figure out a solution for the future. Mr. Salt stated they would not

figure out anything differently than what they know now and there are more

needs than just matching the rent, they need a long-term systemic plan in

order to make sure they focus on the sustainability of the District.

Councilmember Donelson asked if any decisions were made at the Board

retreat, if it was recorded, and if there were any citizens outside the PPLD

who were present. Mr. Salt stated there were no decisions or votes made

at the retreat, it was not recorded and there were no citizens present

outside the PPLD.

Councilmember Donelson asked what it would take to keep the

Rockrimmon branch open. Mr. Salt stated the Board has voted and he

does not believe there is any desire from the Board to reconsider.

Councilmember Donelson asked how much the sinkhole cost to repair. Mr.

Salt stated that bill will be rolled into next year and paid in arrears.

Councilmember Leinweber commented that loneliness and isolation are

major factors to the community’s mental health issues and the City needs to

find a solution for providing community gathering spaces.

Councilmember Henjum asked what the PPLD’s long-term goals are. Mr.

Salt stated their preference is to own the facilities rather than leasing.

Councilmember Avila stated she does not believe City Council should try to

control another governmental entity because they are minimizing the work

of the volunteers who serve on the PPLD Board who have put careful

consideration into this decision which was not based solely on the budget.

Councilmember Avila asked what the percentage of the PPLD’s budget is

in reserves. Mr. Salt stated they do have money in reserves to assist with

the library’s operational needs, but he does not know the percentage.

Councilmember Donelson asked if high rent was the cause of closing the

branch, why was that branch expanded at least twice in the past two years.

Mr. Salt stated the previous expansions were under prior leadership and

administration and the assessment of the facilities and budget has

changed.

Councilmember Donelson asked why the PPLD is closing the Rockrimmon

Branch when the rent is less than half a percent of the total budget. Mr. Salt

stated budgetary limitations alone are not the driving factor on this

decision.

Councilmember Donelson asked what cost metrics PPLD is using to

evaluate the cost efficiencies of their libraries. Mr. Salt stated each Trustee

has made statements in the public meetings as to what prompted them to

vote the way they did.

Councilmember Donelson asked if the cost per book/cost per patron was

considered. Mr. Salt stated they did evaluate the foot traffic of that branch.

Councilmember Donelson asked what other metrics were evaluated

outside of cost per square foot and the Rockrimmon branch having the

highest rent. Mr. Salt stated staffing, proximately to other branches, and

conditions of the facility.

Councilmember Donelson commented that because of the number of

customers checking out books, staffing cost is very competitive to other

branches, and future maintenance cost is very low for this branch.

Councilmember Donelson asked what the average cost of the director

positions are for the branch. Mr. Salt stated they are consistently

understaffed by thirty-five to forty positions and eliminating those positions

would exacerbate the issue. Councilmember Donelson asked if they are

thirty-five to forty percent understaffed in director positions. Mr. Salt stated

he does not have that information.

Councilmember Donelson asked why non-essential services were not cut

prior to closing the branch especially when a balanced budget was

presented with the Rockrimmon branch remaining open. Mr. Salt stated all

their services they provide are essential to people in the community who

need them.

Councilmember Donelson asked how 3D printers are essential. Mr. Salt

explained that those are purchases which have already been made and are

used for Maker Spaces to help individuals learn entrepreneurial skills and

career building. Councilmember Donelson stated the priority of the PPLD

Board should be to keep branch open instead of some of the other

expenditures.

Councilmember Donelson asked what the cost is to move the books and

where will they go. Mr. Salt stated the material will be distributed to other

branches and primarily split between 21C, East, and Manitou Springs, and

staff will be handling the move so there will not be a cost for hiring it out.

Councilmember Donelson asked how much it cost to purchase 21C. Mr.

Salt stated he does not have that information.

Councilmember Donelson asked if there is a plan to reinforce the upper

level of 21C because it cannot support the weight of the books. Mr. Salt

stated there is not.

Councilmember Donelson asked if it has been considered to sell 21c or

East in order to keep branches open. Mr. Salt stated it has not been

considered to sell a property to maintain a lease.

Councilmember Donelson asked if leasing is ever an option over

purchasing a property. Mr. Salt stated strategically sometimes leasing is an

option, but principally, owning is generally a better option than renting.

Councilmember Donelson asked how much it cost to repave the parking lot

of East. Mr. Salt stated $750,000.

Councilmember Donelson stated the Save Rockrimmon Library group has

raised more funds in the past month than the PPLD has raised in past year.

Mr. Salt stated he does not believe that to be accurate.

Councilmember Donelson asked if PPLD’s biggest fundraising event, A

Night at the Library was held this year. Mr. Salt stated it was not due to the

transition in leadership which did not allow enough time to plan the event,

but it is planned to be held next year. Councilmember Donelson asked how

much that event raises. Mr. Salt stated he does not have that information.

Councilmember Donelson asked why interest revenue for 2025 is in the

budget for $500,000 when historically it was much higher than that. Mr. Salt

stated it is because they do not know what the interest rates will be and

what the interest income will be, so they budget conservatively.

Councilmember Henjum asked what the future of the PPLD is. Mr. Salt

stated some of the Board members are willing to go to the voters to put

forth a ballot measure, but he, personally, does not want to go to the voters

until they have proven that they are responsible stewards of the funding they

currently have.

Councilmember Talarico asked if the PPLD found a space for

approximately $15.00-$18.00 per square foot in this area, would they

consider that as an option. Mr. Salt confirmed it would if it had the required

facility needs.

Councilmember Donelson requested the PPLD Board reconsider the vote

to close the Rockrimmon branch library at their December 2024 meeting

and keep the branch open for a year to allow time to find a more suitable

location which matches the criteria. Mr. Salt stated the conditions have not

changed enough to warrant a revote.

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5.B.

Information Regarding Natural Medicine

Presenter:

Richard Zane, MD, Executive Director of Emergency Services,

UCHealth

Professor and Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of

Colorado School of Medicine

Christopher Hoyt, MD

Medical Director, Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center

Professor and associate vice-chair, Department of Emergency

Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine

Tasia Poinsatte, Colorado Director, Healing Advocacy Fund

Henny Lasley, Executive Director, One Chance to Grow Up

Attachments: Healing Advocacy Fund Presentation

Richard Zane, MD, Executive Director of Emergency Services, UCHealth

Professor and Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of

Colorado School of Medicine, introduced the presentation regarding

Colorado voters passing the measure to decriminalize psychedelic

mushrooms and create healing centers for psilocybin therapy.

Christopher Hoyt, MD, Medical Director, Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug

Center Professor and associate vice-chair, Department of Emergency

Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, presented an

overview of psilocybin exposures, poison hotline, hallucinogenic

mushrooms, annual exposures to psychedelic substances reported to

United States (U.S.) poison centers, clinical effects, and medical outcome.

Councilmember Leinweber asked what the concerns regarding healing

centers are. Dr. Zane stated psilocybin is already in the community outside

of healing centers and are unregulated, but they believe this substance has

the potential to help people, but it is not approved by the U.S. Food and

Drug Administration (FDA), and they do not know the long-term effects of it

yet.

Councilmember Henjum asked if there are any other drugs used for

psychiatric treatment which have similar effects to psilocybin and if they are

similarly abused. Dr. Zane stated Ketamine has been FDA approved for

severe depression, with emerging evidence for Post Traumatic Stress

Disorder (PTSD), but does have similar abuse potential.

Tasia Poinsatte, Colorado Director, Healing Advocacy Fund Colorado’s

psilocybin therapy program, The Healing Advocacy Fund, reasons behind

the use of psychedelics, psilocybin research, and Colorado timeline. She

went over the Colorado Natural Medicine Health Act, regulated access,

state programs, required safety screen, medical consult/risk review,

guardrails, Oregon statistics, and client testimonials.

Councilmember Donelson asked if clients received three doses of

psilocybin all at one time. Ms. Poinsatte stated they are generally spread

out over a course of two months. Councilmember Donelson asked if the

cost applies to all three doses. Ms. Poinsatte confirmed it does, and

insurance does not currently cover the cost of this treatment.

Councilmember Donelson asked how long patients stay at the facility after

receiving a dose of psilocybin. Ms. Poinsatte stated it varies from three

hours to five hours depending on the amount of the dose, but clients do not

leave the site until all the effects of the psilocybin have worn off as tested by

the participant and the facilitator.

Councilmember Donelson asked how the participant is tested. Ms.

Poinsatte stated it is a conversation with the facilitator and all participants

are required to have transportation home, so they are not driving after the

treatment.

President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson asked if the facilitator is required to have

a medical background. Ms. Poinsatte stated they are not, but there are two

requirements for licensing for the facilitator, the clinical facilitator must be

licensed to practice mental health or medicine and people with medical

licensure participate in certain steps in the screening process.

President Pro Tem Crow-Iverson asked how the facilitator will know if a

participant is having an adverse reaction to psilocybin if they do not have a

medical background. Ms. Poinsatte stated they will have a state required

training to assist someone having a challenging experience.

Councilmember Henjum asked if there was any data showing an increase

of suicidal thoughts using psilocybin. Ms. Poinsatte stated similar to other

mental health interventions, there is a risk, and the training provides a

safety plan for that.

Councilmember Henjum asked if there were any healing centers operated

by Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) licensed regulated

clinicians. Ms. Poinsatte stated a statewide survey shows that

approximately eighty percent of the people interested have clinical

licensure.

Councilmember Henjum asked if the stated could only approved healing

centers capable of providing collateral psychotherapy. Ms. Poinsatte stated

there is a built-in requirement for involvement of medical and mental health

professionals.

Alex Lunetti, Board Certified Psychologist, spoke in support of the use of

psilocybin as a new tool for the treatment of PTSD.

Henny Lasley, Executive Director, One Chance to Grow Up, provided an

overview of Once Chance to Grow Up, education campaigns driving strong

policy, current data, Colorado decriminalization began in 2022, risks to

kids, proximity, density, messaging, and youth. She identified what

Colorado Springs can/cannot do, recommendation for consideration, and

taking a precautionary approach.

Councilmember Donelson asked when the first healing center will open.

Ms. Poinsatte stated summer of 2025.

Councilmember Donelson asked what distance from schools and childcare

centers Ms. Lasley is recommending. Ms. Lasley stated they prefer there

was no access to children, but she would support the recommended 5,280

feet (1 mile) setback.

Councilmember Donelson asked if psilocybin is being sold in the form of

candy in Oregon. Ms. Poinsatte stated there is only one company which

has a manufacturing license, and they have only produced psilocybin in the

form of capsules or consumable mushrooms, but there has been

consideration for other options for people at end of life who are

experiencing nausea symptoms.

Councilmember Henjum asked if the healing center regulation prohibits

people from walking out with the mushroom product. Ms. Poinsatte

confirmed that the treatment would occur within the facility and patients

would not leave with any of the product. Ms. Lasley stated it is her

understanding that licensed facilitators could take the product offsite to

administer in homes.

Councilmember Henjum asked if there are any tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

facilities regulated in the same manner as psilocybin. Ms. Lasley stated

there is not because the models are so different.

Councilmember Henjum stated she would like to City Council to postpone

the vote at the November 26, 2024 City Council meeting in order to allow

more time to consider the challenges. President Helms stated it is his

understanding that an Ordinance needs to be passed before the end of the

year. Ben Bolinger, Legislative Counsel, City Attorney’s Office, stated City

Council has the opportunity to put regulation in place prior to the end of the

year, at the beginning of the year, the state will begin accepting

applications and they will be looking at whether or not the proposed

location is properly zoned, and if the Ordinance is not zoned, the state will

look at the underlying zones such as the use of a therapist’s office. Ms.

Poinsatte stated most jurisdictions are taking a “wait-and-see" approach,

but there are others moving forward with an Ordinance.

Councilmember Leinweber asked if this treatment is only for people who

are twenty-one years or older. Dr. Zane clarified that psilocybin is not a

medicine, it is a substance which is being researched as a potential

medication and treatment because there has not been evidence yet, only

anecdotes, that it has been beneficial.

Councilmember Leinweber asked if a medical person will be needed at the

healing center at all times. Dr. Zane stated they do not know yet.

Councilmember Risley stated because there is so much still unknown

regarding the outcomes associated with psilocybin, he will be supporting

the Ordinance regarding zoning requirements which can be changed if

needed at a later time in order to have some guardrails in place.

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5.C.

Update from Keep Colorado Springs Beautiful

Presenter:

Dee Cunningham, Executive Director, Keep Colorado Springs Beautiful

Attachments: KCSB Powerpoint City Council 2024

Dee Cunningham, Executive Director, Keep Colorado Springs Beautiful

(KCSB), provided an overview of KCSB, departments served, special

events, trainings in Florida, 2023 statistics, statistics to date 2024. She

identified the items that are taken for destruction, recycling and reuse,

cleanup/restoration, community gardens, current partners, rebuild of

planting beds/pergola, and volunteers.

Councilmember Leinweber asked if Mayor Yemi’s initiative to double the

cleanups of the homeless camps will fall on KCSB to achieve. Ms.

Cunningham stated they would like to assist, but it would ultimately fall on

the Code Enforcement Department.

Councilmember Leinweber asked if they will be adding more staff. Ms.

Cunningham stated they would if their contract was expanded.

Councilmember Leinweber asked why the homeless population is claiming

that the Homeless Outreach Team is stealing their belongings. Ms.

Cunningham stated they will not touch anything unless it has been tagged

for at least forty-eight hours, they give multiple chances for people remove

their belongings, they do not steal anything from anyone and have a very

good rapport with the population.

Councilmember Leinweber stated the Homeless Union requested

additional trash containers. Ms. Cunningham stated they have attempted to

put out more trash cans, portalets, and roll-offs on the trail, but unfortunately

trash cans become fire pits and roll-offs get scattered all over the area

which have created more problems than solutions.

Councilmember Leinweber asked if KCSB work alongside WorkCOS. Ms.

Cunningham stated they do not.

Councilmember Talarico asked if KCSB has ever requested more than the

$45,000 they contracted for twenty years ago. Ms. Cunningham stated their

contract has moved between Departments many times and she has had

discussions regarding expanding their services.

Councilmember Talarico asked how they advertise for volunteers. Ms.

Cunningham stated they do not advertise because they provide opportunity

for court-ordered individuals except for offenses involving children and

animals and provided an overview of their volunteers.

Councilmember Talarico asked how many staff members are paid. Ms.

Cunningham stated three.

Councilmember Avila expressed appreciation for Ms. Cunningham, her

team, and the work they do.

6. Staff and Appointee Reports

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6.A.

Agenda Planner Review

Presenter:

Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk

Attachments: Agenda Planner Review 11-26-24

There were no comments on this item.

7. Items for Introduction

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7.A.

A Resolution approving an Economic Development Agreement between

the City Of Colorado Springs and Project Phoenix

Presenter:

Jessie Kimber, Economic Development Officer

Shawna Lippert, Economic Development Manager

Attachments: RES_ProjectPhoenix_2024

EDA Project Phoenix Draft - 10-15-2024

Phoenix EDA Presentation

Shawna Lippert, Economic Development Manager, presented the

Resolution approving an Economic Development Agreement (EDA)

between the City and Project Phoenix. She provided an overview of Project

Phoenix, proposed EDA, EDA requirements, ten-year expansion,

economic impact, incentives, and fiscal impact.

Dan Norton, General Manager, Customer Service, Colorado Springs

Utilities (CSU) went over the utility considerations.

Ms. Kimber identified the financial safeguards and staff recommendation.

Councilmember Donelson asked what the amount of water is that CSU

considers a concerning amount of water. Mr. Norton stated this facility will

use 461 acre-feet of water per year, so they are not concerned about the

water for that property.

Councilmember Risley expressed appreciation to the Economic

Development Department and the Colorado Springs Chamber of

Commerce and the EDC for bringing these projects to the City.

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7.B.

A Resolution approving an Economic Development Agreement between

the City Of Colorado Springs and Project All Natural

Presenter:

Jessie Kimber, Economic Development Officer

Shawna Lippert, Economic Development Manager

Attachments: RES_ProjectAllNatural_2024

EDA Project All Natural

All Natural EDA Presentation

Shawna Lippert, Economic Development Manager, presented the

Resolution approving an Economic Development Agreement (EDA)

between the City and Project All Natural. She provided an overview of

Project All Natural, proposed EDA, EDA requirements, four-year/ten-year

expansion, economic impact, incentives, and fiscal impact. Ms. Kimber

went over the financial safeguards and staff recommendation.

There were no comments on this item.

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7.C.

A Resolution approving an Economic Development Agreement between

the City Of Colorado Springs and Project Diamond

Presenter:

Jessie Kimber, Economic Development Officer

Shawna Lippert, Economic Development Manager

Attachments: RES_ProjectDiamond_2024

EDA Project Diamond

Diamond EDA Presentation

Shawna Lippert, Economic Development Manager, presented the

Resolution approving an Economic Development Agreement (EDA)

between the City and Project Diamond. She provided an overview of

Project Diamond, proposed EDA, EDA requirements, four-year and

ten-year expansion, economic impact, incentives, and fiscal impact. Ms.

Kimber went over the financial safeguards and staff recommendation.

There were no comments on this item.

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7.D.

A Resolution approving an Economic Development Agreement between

the City Of Colorado Springs and Project Thunder

Presenter:

Jessie Kimber, Economic Development Officer

Shawna Lippert, Economic Development Manager

Attachments: RES_ProjectThunder_2024

EDA Project Thunder

Thunder EDA Presentation

Shawna Lippert, Economic Development Manager, presented the

Resolution approving an Economic Development Agreement (EDA)

between the City and Project Thunder. She provided an overview of Project

Thunder, proposed EDA, EDA requirements, four-year and ten-year

expansion/retention/combined: economic impact, incentives, and fiscal

impact. Ms. Kimber went over the financial safeguards and staff

recommendation.

There were no comments on this item.

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7.E.

A Resolution Establishing 2025 Drainage Basin Fees, Bridge Fees,

Detention Pond Facility and Land Fees

Presenter:

Erin Powers, P.E., Acting Stormwater Manager

Attachments: SW-2025DrainageFeesRES-2024-11-8

Exhibit A - Proposed 2025 Fee Schedule.pdf

Exhibit B - Memo to Drainage Board for 2025 Fees v2.pdf

Exhibit C - Resolution 208-23.pdf

Exhibit D - HBA Letter of Support for 2025 Fees.pdf

Erin Powers, Acting Stormwater Manager, Stormwater Enterprise,

presented the Resolution establishing 2025 drainage basin fees, bridge

fees, detention pond facility, and land fees. She stated the Drainage Board

recommended a 7 ½ percent adjustment, how drainage fees are

determined, fee increase analysis, City Code 7.4.702, stakeholder

support, and fee recommendation.

There were no comments on this on this item.

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7.F.

A Resolution authorizing a land exchange between the City of Colorado

Springs and James B. Klein (aka James Klein aka James Bruce Klein),

Date Street, LLC, and The Shoppee LLC, and approving the payment of

$107,500.00 for land and easements in connection with the Park Vista

Drainage Improvement Project

Presenter:

Gayle Sturdivant, PE, PMP, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director

Kellie Billingsley, Real Estate Services Manager

Attachments: 1_Location Map

2_Klein Exchange - Resolution

3_EXHIBIT A - Page 1

4_EXHIBIT A - Page 2

5_EXHIBIT B - Page 1

6_Exhibit B - Page 2 - 10

7_EXHIBIT C - Page 1

8_EXHIBIT C - Page 2

9_Exhibit D

10_Park Vista Drainage Channel Improvements Presentation

Gayle Sturdivant, Acting Public Works Director/City Engineer, presented

the Resolution authorizing a land exchange between the City and James B.

Klein, Date Street, LLC, and The Shoppee LLC, and approving the

payment of $107,500.00 for land and easements in connection with the

Park Vista Drainage Improvement Project. She provided an overview of

the project location, project background, project purpose, property

exchange, project exchange need, and next steps.

Councilmember Risley asked if the exchange of these platted parcels

within the subdivision will require future land use review. Ms. Sturdivant

stated she will investigate that because it may need a rezone. She stated if

this land exchange is approved, they will be able to proceed with

construction and this area may have some properties annexed into the

City.

Councilmember Donelson asked what the properties Mr. Klein will receive

are currently zoned and if they are in the floodplain. Ms. Sturdivant stated

they are zoned residential, and they are not in the floodplain.

Councilmember Donelson asked if it is zoned for single-family homes.

Brad Rodenberg, TRS, stated these parcels are zoned RM-8 which is

multi-family.

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7.G.

A Resolution Approving the Sixth Amended and Restated

Intergovernmental Agreement among El Paso County, Colorado, the City

of Colorado Springs, the City of Manitou Springs, the Town of Green

Mountain Falls, the Town of Ramah, and the Town of Calhan Regarding

the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority

Presenter:

Gayle Sturdivant, PE, PMP, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director

Ryan Phipps, PE, Capital Improvements Program Manager

Attachments: 1_PPRTA_RES-2024-10-16(6thAmendedIGA)

2_2024-10-09 Board Memo re 6th Amended and Restated

Establishing IGA

3_Establishing IGA 6th Amended and Restated (10-09-2024 Redline

Draft for Referral)

4_Establishing IGA 6th Amended and Restated (10-09-2024 Clean

Draft for Referral)

5_Presentation

Gayle Sturdivant, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director, presented

the Resolution approving the sixth amended and restated

Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) among the City, El Paso County, City

of Manitou Springs, Town of Green Mountain Falls, Town of Ramah, and

Town of Calhan regarding the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority

(PPRTA). She provided an overview of what is covered in the IGA, why it is

needed now, and next steps.

President Helms asked if this item requires a two-thirds vote by the

governing bodies of the PPRTA. Ms. Sturdivant confirmed it does by this

grant program only.

8. Items Under Study

There were no Items Under Study.

9. Councilmember Reports and Open Discussion

Councilmember Risley stated he and Councilmember Henjum attended the

Annexation Working Group meeting, he attended the Academic

Engagement Enterprise Space Command Symposium at University of

Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS), and the retirement ceremony for

Cindy Aubrey, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO), United Way, and he

congratulated the Switchbacks for their championship win which was

broadcast nationally.

Councilmember Donelson stated the Mayor met with the Federal Bureau of

Investigation and denied that he had contact with the people indicted for a

hate-crime hoax during the Mayoral Campaign and requested the Mayor

come forward regarding whether or not he lied during the investigation.

Ryan Trujillo, Deputy Chief of Staff, stated they are disappointed by the

unfounded and unsourced allegations by the Daily Wire article, and they do

not expect any further comments other than the Mayor’s public statement

due to the continuing investigation of the defendants for which Mayor Yemi

is not included.

Councilmember Avila stated she did a walking tour of several small

businesses with Chicana and read several letters she received from third

grade students at Monroe Elementary.

President Helms stated he attended the Colorado Springs Police and Fire

Department training academy graduations and the United States Air Force

Academy football game.

10. Executive Session

10A. Open

There was no Open Executive Session.

10B. Closed

24-693

10B.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) and (f), the City

Council, in Open Session, is to determine whether it will hold a Closed

Executive Session. The issue to be discussed involves consultation with

the City Attorney and Human Resources staff for the purpose of receiving

legal advice and determining the process for advertising for,

interviewing, and hiring a City Auditor.

The President of Council shall poll the City Councilmembers, and, upon

consent of two-thirds of the members present, may conduct a Closed

Executive Session. In the event any City Councilmember is participating

electronically or telephonically in the Closed Executive Session, each

City Councilmember participating in the Closed Executive Session shall

affirmatively state for the record that no other member of the public not

authorized to participate in the Closed Executive Session is present or

able to hear the matters discussed as part of the Closed Executive

Session. If consent to the Closed Executive Session is not given, the

item may be discussed in Open Session or withdrawn from

consideration.

Presenter:

Wynetta Massey, City Attorney

Attachments: 24-693 Closed Session memo - 11-18-24

Ben Bolinger, Corporate Division Chief, Office of the City Attorney, 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 consultation with

the City Attorney and Human Resources staff for the purpose of receiving

legal advice and determining the process for advertising for, interviewing,

and hiring a City Auditor.

President Helms polled City Council regarding the desire to proceed with