Colorado Springs, CO

Liquor and Beer License Hearings

The City of Colorado Springs will hold a public hearing to consider 10 new liquor license applications, including tavern, hotel and restaurant, and fermented malt beverage and wine retailer licenses. Interested parties may appear to support or oppose any application. One application, for Shop & Smile African & Int'l Market, was postponed from the July 17, 2026 hearing.

• 1876 Club LLC d/b/a 1876 Club — new Tavern Liquor License at 120 E Kiowa Street
• Cafe Madro LLC d/b/a Cafe Madro — new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License at 121 S Tejon Street, Suite 100
• BT East LLC d/b/a Burnt Toast — new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License at 3265 Cinema Point
• Shop & Smile LTD d/b/a Shop and Smile African & Int'l Market — new Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Retailer License at 2420 S Academy Boulevard (postponed from July 17, 2026)
• KHP North Academy LLC d/b/a KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot — new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License at 7695 N Academy Boulevard

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to decide whether to enter a closed executive session to receive legal advice and negotiate the sale of Meadows Park Community Center. The agenda contains only this item and procedural actions.

• Closed executive session discussion on sale of Meadows Park Community Center
• Legal consultation with City Attorney Stefanie Boster
• Authority cited: City Charter art. III, § 3-60(d) and Colorado Open Meetings Act

City Council Work Session

The City Council work session will hear mid-year updates from tourism and cultural organizations funded by the Lodgers and Auto Rental Tax, and consider several ordinances to repeal and reordain business licensing code articles, plus a resolution to dissolve the City Council Engagement Program and one supporting a stormwater feasibility study agreement.

• Resolution to repeal Resolution No. 30-14, dissolving the Colorado Springs City Council Engagement Program
• Ordinance repealing and reordaining Article 1 of Chapter 2 (Business License Provisions)
• Ordinance repealing and reordaining Article 3 (Sales of Goods and Services)
• Ordinance repealing and reordaining Article 4 (Adult Use Businesses)
• Resolution supporting agreement with Great Outdoors Colorado for COS Creek Plan Feasibility Study

City Council

The Colorado Springs City Council is meeting to set public hearing dates for several land-use items, including large rezonings in the Banning Lewis Ranch area, a service plan for a new metropolitan district, and a Briargate business improvement district board vacancy. The council will also hold public hearings on two rezonings, consider amendments to Colorado Springs Utilities' claims and workers' compensation codes, and discuss dissolving the Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority.

• First reading to set Sept. 8 hearing for Briargate Center BID board vacancy ordinance
• Resolution approving Kettle Creek Metropolitan District service plan (north of Old Ranch Road, east of Voyager Parkway)
• First readings to set Sept. 8 hearings for multiple Banning Lewis Ranch rezonings (Village B2 and Village C) and right-of-way vacations
• Public hearing on Colorado Springs Utilities' July 2026 Net Metering Rate Case
• Second reading and public hearing for rezonings at 5325 Mark Dabling Blvd and 4290-4340 Buckingham Drive

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City Planning Commission

The Colorado Springs City Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 12, 2026, hearing several quasi-judicial items including a street name change, a development standards adjustment for higher residential density, a parking variance for a restaurant, and a use variance for a coffee shop. The commission will also approve minutes from prior meetings. All items are open for public comment, with a three-minute limit per speaker.

• Street name change from Sugarbowl Grove to Sugarbowl Point near South Chelton Road and Delta Drive (SUBD-26-0049)
• Development standards adjustment to allow 13.33 dwelling units per acre at 501 N Wahsatch Ave, where 8 is normally allowed (DVSA-25-0003)
• Parking variance to allow 1 off-street space instead of 7 for restaurant at 2001 West Colorado Ave (NVAR-26-0005)
• Use variance to allow a coffee shop restaurant in R-5 zone at 16 E Platte Ave (UVAR-26-0004)
• Approval of minutes from July 2 and July 8, 2026 meetings

City Council

The City Council will vote on a consent calendar that includes several first-reading items: a resolution to issue revenue bonds for low- and middle-income housing, a service plan for the Kettle Creek Metropolitan District, a wastewater treatment agreement with Garden Valley Water and Sanitation District, and two rezoning requests. The council will also consider three annexation petitions and a supplemental appropriation of $458,000 from the Retail Marijuana Tax Fund for security services in the South Nevada corridor.

• Resolution to issue revenue bonds for low- and middle-income housing
• Service plan for Kettle Creek Metropolitan District north of Old Ranch Road
• Rezoning of 5.41 acres at 5325 Mark Dabling Boulevard from MX-N/SS-O to MX-M/SS-O
• Rezoning of 7.79 acres on Buckingham Drive from BP/CR to LI/CR
• Supplemental appropriation of $458,000 from Retail Marijuana Tax Fund for South Nevada corridor security

City Council Work Session

The Colorado Springs City Council work session will review proposed amendments to city code regarding claims management and workers' compensation claims management, presented by Colorado Springs Utilities. The agenda also includes an executive session on pending litigation, a presentation on the Clean and Safe program, and an overview of the City Parking Enterprise. No final votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and study.

• Ordinance amending Part 5 (Claims Management) of city code
• Ordinance amending Part 6 (Workers' Compensation) of city code
• Executive session on Acacia Lyn-Darr v. City of Colorado Springs, Case No. 26-cv-02187
• Clean and Safe presentation by Downtown Partnership
• Overview of City Parking Enterprise

City Planning Commission Work Session

The City Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss several quasi-judicial items, including a development standards adjustment to allow higher residential density at 501 N Wahsatch Avenue, a parking variance for La Kitchen at 2001 West Colorado Avenue, and a use variance for a coffee shop at Woodmen Valley Chapel. The agenda also includes a consent item for a street name change from Sugarbowl Grove to Sugarbowl Point.

• Development Standards Adjustment for 13.33 dwelling units per acre at 501 N Wahsatch Ave (R-4 zone, 8 units/acre allowed)
• Non-Use Variance for La Kitchen to allow 1 off-street parking space instead of 7 at 2001 West Colorado Ave
• Use Variance to allow a coffee shop (restaurant use) in R-5 zone at 16 E Platte Ave (Woodmen Valley Chapel)
• Street name change from Sugarbowl Grove to Sugarbowl Point near South Chelton Road and Delta Drive

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will meet to review a Report of Acceptability for a residential addition. The board will also conduct a training session and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Report of Acceptability for a 60 square feet front portico addition at 10 West Buena Ventura Street
• Historic Preservation Board Training

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City Council

The City Council will consider a supplemental appropriation of $458,000 from the Retail Marijuana Tax Fund to fund security services in the South Nevada corridor via the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority. Other agenda items include annexations, zoning changes, a new urban forest code, adoption of the Southeast Strong Neighborhood Plan, and confirmation of a municipal judge.

• $458,000 supplemental appropriation for security services in South Nevada corridor (10A)
• Annexation of Kettle Creek Addition, 19.88 acres northeast of Kettle Creek and Old Ranch roads (4A.C)
• Rezoning of Kettle Creek area to R-Flex Medium with Streamside and Air Force Academy overlays (4A.D)
• Adoption of the Southeast Strong Neighborhood Plan and Community Strategy (10B)
• Ordinances to repeal and replace urban forest regulations (4A.A, 4A.B)

City Council Work Session

City Council will discuss the issuance of revenue bonds for residential facilities and a service plan for the Kettle Creek Metropolitan District. The session includes presentations on health and housing inventory, as well as performance evaluations for the City Council Administrator and City Auditor.

• Proposed resolution to issue revenue bonds for low-and middle-income residential facilities
• Proposed service plan for Kettle Creek Metropolitan District (north of Old Ranch Road, east of Voyager Parkway, south of Federal Drive)
• Proposed rules and procedures for the Fire Board of Appeals effective August 11, 2026
• Presentation on the annual HUD Point in Time and Housing Inventory Count
• Performance evaluations for the City Council Administrator and City Auditor

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a quasi-judicial hearing regarding appeals of a decision to approve a development plan modification. The modification allows for a data center and site improvements on a 21.96-acre site.

• Appeal of development plan modification for Corporate Ridge Filing No. 1 Lot 4 at 1565 High Tech Way
• Proposed data center use in an existing industrial building on a 21.96-acre BP zoned site
• Request to postpone the Special Appeal Hearing for Corporate Ridge to August 12, 2026

Liquor and Beer License Hearings

The Division 2 board will hold a hearing on July 17, 2026 to consider several applications for new liquor and fermented malt beverage licenses. Applicants include restaurants, hotels, a fuel station, and a market at various addresses in Colorado Springs. Members of the public may appear to support or oppose each application. Written comments must be filed with the City Clerk by noon on the Tuesday before the meeting.

• New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Zahlietha LLC d/b/a Sapporo Sushi and Ramen at 8099 Carmela Grove, Suite 130 (N-0860334)
• New Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Retailer License for Walmart Inc d/b/a Walmart Fuel Station #3082 at 1606 S Academy Boulevard (N-0860778)
• New Tavern Liquor License for The Karaoke Studio LLC d/b/a The Karaoke Studio at 324 E Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 140 (N-0860511)
• New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for BSCS Lodging Inc d/b/a Cambria Colorado Springs at 1875 Democracy Point (N-0860450)
• New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Colorado Springs Publicans LLC d/b/a Stoney's Bar & Grill at 118 N Tejon Street, Suite 100 (N-0860480)

The hearing officer approved seven new hotel, restaurant, tavern, and retail liquor licenses and one new fermented malt beverage and wine retailer license, sending each to the Liquor Enforcement Division of the Colorado Department of Revenue. The application for Shop & Smile LTD was postponed to the August 21, 2026 licensing hearing. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Zahlietha LLC d/b/a Sapporo Sushi and Ramen hotel/restaurant liquor license and forwarded to state enforcement
• Approved Walmart Inc d/b/a Walmart Fuel Station #3082 fermented malt beverage and wine retailer license and forwarded to state enforcement
• Approved The Karaoke Studio LLC d/b/a The Karaoke Studio tavern liquor license and forwarded to state enforcement
• Approved BSCS Lodging Inc d/b/a Cambria Colorado Springs hotel/restaurant liquor license and forwarded to state enforcement
• Approved Colorado Springs Publicans LLC d/b/a Stoney's Bar & Grill Colorado Springs hotel/restaurant liquor license and forwarded to state enforcement
• Approved Saigon Cafe LLC d/b/a Monse's Pupuseria & Salvadoran Kitchen hotel/restaurant liquor license and forwarded to state enforcement
• Approved Taco's Revolution LLC d/b/a Tacos Revolution hotel/restaurant liquor license and forwarded to state enforcement
• Postponed Shop & Smile LTD d/b/a Shop and Smile African & Int'l Market fermented malt beverage and wine retailer license to August 21, 2026 hearing

City Council

City Council will discuss several ordinances, including updates to the Code of Ethics and the creation of a new Urban Forest article. The body is also considering the dissolution of the Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority and multiple property annexations.

• Zoning change for 5.24 acres at 4535 Marconi Heights to Public Facilities with Hillside Overlay
• Proposed dissolution of the Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority
• Annexation of 14.12 acres southeast of Stetson Hills Boulevard and North Marksheffel Road
• Acquisition of real property at 845 West Moreno Avenue for Rio Grande Pump Station Relocation
• Public hearing date of August 25, 2026, for Colorado Springs Utilities’ Net Metering Rate Case

City Council denied a rezoning request and land use plan for a multi-family residential project at 1625 Springcrest Road. The council also approved several annexations and updated stormwater and urban forest ordinances. A proposal to dissolve the Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority was postponed.

• Denied rezoning of 7.93 acres at 1625 Springcrest Road to MX-M/AF-O (9-0)
• Denied Briargate/Voyager Multi-Family Land Use Plan (9-0)
• Approved annexation and zoning for PTAA Addition No. 1 (8-0-0-1)
• Approved annexation and zoning for Kettle Creek Addition No. 1 (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 26-24 and 26-25 regarding stormwater quality and control
• Approved Ordinance 26-27 rezoning 5.24 acres at 4535 Marconi Heights to PF/HS-O
• Approved first reading of Urban Forest ordinances (8-0-1-0)
• Postponed dissolution of Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority to Aug 25 (5-4)

City Council Work Session

The City Council work session will review a city audit concerning an elected official, consider a $458,000 supplemental appropriation for security in the South Nevada corridor, and discuss several land-use items including a new metropolitan district and a neighborhood plan. No formal votes are taken at work sessions; items are introduced for future action.

• City audit: review of concerns involving an elected official
• Resolution approving a service plan for the Terra Mesa Metropolitan District (east of Powers Boulevard and Research Parkway)
• Ordinance for $458,000 supplemental appropriation from Retail Marijuana Tax Fund for security services in the South Nevada corridor
• Resolution approving the Southeast Strong Neighborhood Plan (Council District 4)
• Ordinance dissolving the Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority

City Council approved the June 8, 2026, work session minutes by consensus. The session consisted of presentations and introductions for future action, including a city audit regarding an elected official's use of city resources and a report on the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum's finances.

• Approved June 8, 2026 Work Session Meeting Minutes (Consensus)

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City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission recommended approval to City Council for the Banning Lewis Ranch Village B2 master plan modification, rezoning, concept plans, and right-of-way vacation, all passing unanimously. The Commission also recommended approval for the Village C land use plan, rezoning, right-of-way vacation, and six development standards adjustments, all passing unanimously. A rezoning for Buckingham Industrial was recommended for approval with conditions by a 7-2 vote. The Commission also recommended approval of the AnnexCOS 2026 Annexation Plan.

• Recommended approval of Banning Lewis Ranch Village B2 Master Plan modification (9-0)
• Recommended approval of Banning Lewis Ranch Village C Land Use Plan (9-0)
• Recommended approval of Buckingham Industrial rezoning with conditions (7-2)
• Recommended approval of AnnexCOS 2026 Annexation Plan (9-0)
• Approved consent calendar items including Liberty Logistics conditional use (9-0)
• Postponed La Kitchen parking variance to August 12, 2026 (9-0)
• Approved minutes for June 4 work session (8-0-1) and June 10 meeting (6-0-3)
• Approved six Development Standards Adjustments for Village C (9-0 each)

City Planning Commission Work Session

The City Planning Commission holds a work session to review multiple land use applications and zoning changes. The primary focus is a major modification to the Banning Lewis Ranch master plan, proposing over 500 acres for residential and commercial development. Staff will also discuss smaller conditional uses, a parking variance, and two neighborhood rezonings.

• Banning Lewis Ranch Village B2/C master plan modification and rezoning of ~500 acres for residential/commercial use
• Rezone of 7.79 acres at Buckingham Drive from Business Park to Light Industrial
• Rezone of 5.41 acres at 5325 Mark Dabling Boulevard from Mixed-Use Neighborhood to Medium Scale
• Conditional use for Liberty Logistics warehousing at 5930-6180 Airport Road
• Parking variance for La Kitchen at 2001 West Colorado Avenue

The Colorado Springs City Planning Commission held a work session on July 2, 2026, to review multiple development proposals. The commission discussed the major Banning Lewis Ranch Village B2 and Village C master plan modifications, which include residential, commercial, park, and school uses. Several items were pulled from the consent calendar for further review, including the Buckingham Industrial rezone. No final votes were taken during this work session.

• Buckingham Industrial rezone pulled from consent for more thorough review
• Liberty Logistics conditional use for warehousing at 5930-6180 Airport Road presented
• La Kitchen parking variance for 2001 West Colorado Avenue presented
• 752 Clark Place LLC heavy vehicle storage conditional use presented
• Karl Malone Polaris conditional use at 1883 S. Chelton Road presented
• 5325 Mark Dabling Boulevard rezone presented for August 25, 2026 hearing
• Galley Road conditional use application presented
• Banning Lewis Ranch Village B2 and C proposals discussed

City Council

This meeting of the Colorado Springs City Council was cancelled.

City Council Work Session

This work session of the Colorado Springs City Council was cancelled and will not take place as scheduled on June 22, 2026.

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will consider a development standards adjustment to reduce parking from 18 to 11 spaces and a development plan for a 14-lot single-family attached housing project at 745 E Costilla St. The meeting also includes approval of past minutes and public comment periods.

• Development standards adjustment to reduce off-street parking from 18 to 11 spaces at 745 E Costilla St
• Development plan for Cottage Court on Costilla: 14-lot single-family attached housing on 0.51 acres
• Approval of minutes from April 8, May 7, and May 13, 2026, meetings
• Public comment opportunity on each agenda item

The Planning Commission held a quasi-judicial hearing regarding a development standards adjustment for a proposed 14-unit cottage court. The applicant requested to reduce required off-street parking from 18 spaces to 11 spaces by applying multifamily standards. No final decision was recorded in the provided minutes.

• Approved April 8, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0-2-3)
• Approved May 7, 2026, work session minutes (6-0-0-3)
• Approved May 13, 2026, meeting minutes (6-0-0-3)

City Council

The City Council will vote on supplemental appropriations totaling $324,000 from the Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS) fund to acquire two parcels (~80 acres total) for public open space and trails. They will also consider first readings of two rezoning requests, amendments to stormwater management codes, and an ordinance updating day care center regulations. Several proclamations and appointments are also on the agenda.

• Approve two $162,000 TOPS fund appropriations for ~80 acres of open space/trails (West CMSP Extension Parcels 1 & 2)
• First reading to rezone 7.93 acres at 1625 Springcrest Road from Business Park to Mixed-Use
• First reading to rezone 5.24 acres at 4535 Marconi Heights to Public Facilities
• Amend stormwater quality management and discharge control code and permanent control measures
• Amend Unified Development Code for day care center locations and standards

The City Council approved a consent agenda including two TOPS land acquisitions, a stormwater code update, and a rezoning, all by unanimous vote. It also passed an ordinance amending the Unified Development Code to allow adult or child day care centers in more locations, with Councilmember Donelson voting no. A rezoning for 1625 Springcrest Road was approved on first reading to set a public hearing, with Councilmember Williams opposed.

• Approved consent agenda including TOPS land acquisitions, stormwater code updates, and rezoning (9-0)
• Passed day care center zoning ordinance (8-1)
• Approved first reading of Springcrest Road rezoning to set public hearing (8-1)
• Adopted resolutions for Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Bike to Work Day, Western Wear Days, and Juneteenth (9-0 each)
• Approved appointments to boards, commissions, and committees (9-0)

City Council Work Session

City Council will receive a quarterly financial update from the CFO and review the City Auditor's 2026-2030 strategic plan. Council is also introducing a resolution setting 2027 cemetery fees and an ordinance amending stormwater permanent control measures in the Unified Development Code. A closed executive session is scheduled for legal advice regarding the Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority.

• Quarterly Financial Report presented by CFO Charae McDaniel (item 6.B, est. 40 min)
• Resolution repealing Resolution No. 86-25 and establishing 2027 cemetery fees and charges (item 7.A)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 7 Unified Development Code re: stormwater permanent control measures (item 7.B)
• 2026-2030 Office of the City Auditor Strategic Plan review (item 6.A, est. 30 min)
• Closed executive session for legal advice on Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority (item 10B, est. 1 hour)

The City Council approved the minutes from the May 26, 2026 Work Session and reviewed the 2026-2030 Office of the City Auditor Strategic Plan and the quarterly financial report. The Council also discussed a resolution to repeal Resolution No. 86-25 and establish 2027 cemetery fees for the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Cemetery Enterprise, and an ordinance amending the Unified Development Code regarding stormwater permanent control measures. No formal votes were taken on these items during the work session.

• Approved May 26, 2026 Work Session minutes by consensus
• Removed item 4B.E from June 9, 2026 Consent Calendar by consensus
• Reviewed 2026-2030 Office of the City Auditor Strategic Plan
• Reviewed quarterly financial report for 2026
• Discussed resolution to repeal Resolution No. 86-25 and set 2027 cemetery fees
• Discussed ordinance amending Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) on stormwater permanent control measures
• Held closed executive session regarding Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority legal advice

City Planning Commission Work Session

The Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss a development standards adjustment for a proposed 14-lot single-family attached housing development at 745 E Costilla Street, seeking to reduce required parking from 18 to 11 spaces. They will also receive updates on the AnnexCOS program and the status of data center development. No public comments are taken during this informal meeting.

• Reduce parking from 18 to 11 for Cottage Court of Costilla at 745 E Costilla St
• 14-lot single-family attached housing development on 0.51 acres
• AnnexCOS program updates presentation
• Data center development status and schedule discussion

The Planning Commission held a work session regarding the Cottage Court of Costilla project, upcoming data center hearings, and the AnnexCOS plan update. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded during this work session.

• Discussed development standards adjustment for 14 single-family attached units at 745 E. Costilla Street
• Discussed development plan for Cottage Court of Costilla at 745 E. Costilla Street and 404-410 S. Prospect Street
• Reviewed scheduling requirements for upcoming Data Center hearings
• Received status update on the AnnexCOS plan update process

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will consider two reports of acceptability for accessory dwelling unit (ADU) conversions and garage additions at 1915 Wood Ave and 1531 Wood Ave. The board also plans to approve prior meeting minutes and receive a presentation on the 2026 work plan. Public comments are allowed.

• 1915 Wood Ave: convert existing 576 sq ft garage to 1,249 sq ft ADU, build new 1,073 sq ft detached garage
• 1531 Wood Ave: 304 sq ft house addition, convert garage to 2-car garage with 1,248 sq ft ADU
• Approval of minutes from Feb 2 and Mar 2, 2026 meetings
• Presentation on 2026 Work Plan

The Board approved the consent calendar and the meeting minutes from February 2 and March 2, 2026. The discussion regarding the 2026 Work Plan was postponed to the July 13th meeting.

• Postponed 2026 Work Plan discussion to July 13th (5-0)
• Approved February 2, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0-2-1)
• Approved March 2, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0-2-1)
• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)

City Council

City Council will reconsider vacating a 0.92-acre public right-of-way on East Boulder Street for Palmer High School's expansion. They will also vote on rezonings, park acquisitions, annexations, water contracts, and a HOME-ARP plan amendment.

• Reconsideration of vacating East Boulder Street (0.92 acres) for Palmer High School
• Rezoning 9.04 acres off Marksheffel Road to Public Park (Reagan Ranch Community Park)
• Acquisition of two 40-acre parcels for Cheyenne Mountain State Park expansion via TOPS ($162,000 each)
• Annexation petitions for Kettle Creek Addition No. 1 (19.88 acres) and PTAA Addition No. 1 (14.12 acres)
• Colorado Springs Utilities contracts: augmentation service with Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station and abandoning Sugar Loaf water rights

The City Council unanimously approved a consent calendar including the acquisition of two 40-acre parcels for Cheyenne Mountain State Park expansion using TOPS funds, along with supplemental appropriations of $162,000 each. Also approved were a rezoning for Reagan Ranch Park, a UDC text amendment, a water augmentation contract with Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, abandonment of Sugar Loaf Reservoir water rights, an aquatic nuisance species agreement, and a hearing date for the Kettle Creek annexation. All consent items passed 9-0.

• Approved acquisition of 40-acre West CMSP Parcel 1 (Resolution 44-26)
• Approved $162,000 TOPS supplemental appropriation for Parcel 1 (Ordinance 26-21, first reading)
• Approved acquisition of 40-acre West CMSP Parcel 2 (Resolution 45-26)
• Approved $162,000 TOPS supplemental appropriation for Parcel 2 (Ordinance 26-22, first reading)
• Approved rezoning 9.04 acres to Public Park for Reagan Ranch Park (Ordinance 26-19)
• Approved UDC text amendment on administration and enforcement (Ordinance 26-20)
• Approved water augmentation contract with Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (Resolution 46-26)
• Set July 14, 2026 hearing date for Kettle Creek Annexation (19.88 acres) (Resolution 49-26)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will review a proposed ordinance to update the Stormwater Quality Management and Discharge Control Code. This update includes new regulations for discharge control and establishes penalties for violations. The session also includes routine administrative reviews and travel authorizations.

• Proposed ordinance amending Article 8 of the Stormwater Quality Management and Discharge Control Code
• Establishment of penalties for stormwater code violations
• Authorization of out-of-state travel for Councilmembers

The council approved the minutes from the May 11 work session and authorized out-of-state travel for Councilmember Donelson to Huntsville, AL. An ordinance amending stormwater discharge rules was introduced for discussion but not voted on.

• Approved May 11, 2026 Work Session minutes (consensus)
• Authorized out-of-state travel for Councilmember Donelson to Huntsville, AL (consensus)

Liquor and Beer License Hearings

The City of Colorado Springs' Liquor and Beer License Hearings will consider one temporary modification of premises for Bristol Brewing Company and seven applications for new hotel and restaurant liquor licenses from establishments including Stix, Mirch Masala, La Esquina, Shake Shack, The Sportsbook Bar & Grill, Homegrown Tap & Dough, and Texas de Brazil. Public testimony is allowed; written submissions must be filed with the City Clerk by noon on the Tuesday before the meeting.

• Temporary modification of premises for Bristol Brewing Company at 1604 S Cascade Avenue
• New hotel and restaurant liquor license for Stix at 750 E Citadel Drive, Suite 1012
• New hotel and restaurant liquor license for Shake Shack #1779 at 7465 N Academy Boulevard
• New hotel and restaurant liquor license for Texas de Brazil at 140 Spectrum Loop
• New hotel and restaurant liquor license for Homegrown Tap & Dough at 5710 S Carefree Circle

The hearing officer approved one temporary modification and seven new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License applications. All applications were forwarded to the Liquor Enforcement Division for further action. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Bristol Brewing temporary modification approved
• Stix at the Mall new license approved
• Gorkhali LLC (Mirch Masala) new license approved
• La Esquina R & K LLC new license approved
• Shake Shack #1779 new license approved
• SB Colorado Springs (The Sportsbook Bar & Grill) new license approved
• Homegrown Tap & Dough new license approved
• Texas De Brazil new license approved

City Planning Commission

The commission will hear a conditional use application for a retail marijuana cultivation facility at 2926 Wood Avenue. It will also consider two rezonings: the Austin Bluffs Pump Station site and 7.93 acres at 1625 Springcrest Road for mixed-use development. Consent calendar items are approved en masse unless pulled.

• Conditional use for retail marijuana cultivation at 2926 Wood Avenue (MX-M zone)
• Rezone 5.24 acres at 4625 Stanton Road to Public Facilities (Austin Bluffs Pump Station)
• Rezone 7.93 acres at 1625 Springcrest Road to Mixed-Use Medium Scale (Briargate/Voyager)
• Establishment of Briargate/Voyager Multi-Family Land Use Plan on 7.93 acres
• Appointment of Planning Commission Vice Chair

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use for Colorado Chronic to add a retail marijuana cultivation license at an existing medical grow site at 2926 Wood Avenue, with no physical expansion or increased plant count. They also appointed Commissioner Slattery as Vice Chair, postponed approval of the April 8 minutes, and approved a consent calendar including a rezoning for the Austin Bluffs Pump Station.

• Appointed Commissioner Slattery as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Postponed approval of April 8 meeting minutes to June 10 (7-0-2)
• Approved consent calendar including Austin Bluffs Pump Station rezoning (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for Colorado Chronic retail marijuana cultivation with parking encroachment condition (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several consent calendar items, including adopting updated Wildland Urban Interface fire codes. They will also authorize eminent domain for the Brookside Realignment Project using PPRTA funds and rezone 9.04 acres off Marksheffel Road for a public park. Additionally, the council will appoint a new City Attorney and confirm a Parks Director.

• Adopt updated Wildland Urban Interface fire codes (Ordinance 26-18)
• Authorize eminent domain and possession agreements for Brookside Realignment Project
• Rezone 9.04 acres on Marksheffel Rd from mixed-use to public park (Reagan Ranch)
• Appoint Stefanie Boster as City Attorney (Ordinance 26-17)
• Confirm Skyler Rorabaugh as Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director

The council finally passed Ordinance 26-18 updating the Wildland Urban Interface fire code, adopted resolutions authorizing eminent domain for the Brookside Realignment Project and stormwater MOAs, and approved the first reading of a zoning change for Reagan Ranch Community Park. It also appointed Stefanie Boster as City Attorney and confirmed Skyler Rorabaugh as Parks Director, all by 8-0 votes. Several proclamations recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month, National Public Works Week, National Wildfire Awareness Month, and Memorial Day were adopted.

• Finally passed Ordinance 26-18 updating Wildland Urban Interface fire code (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 38-26 authorizing eminent domain for Brookside Realignment Project (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 39-26 authorizing stormwater MOAs for COS Creek Plan (8-0)
• Approved first reading of zoning change for Reagan Ranch Community Park (8-0)
• Appointed Stefanie Boster as City Attorney (8-0)
• Confirmed Skyler Rorabaugh as Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director (8-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, resolutions, and ordinance (8-0)
• Adopted resolutions recognizing National Public Works Week, Wildfire Awareness Month, and Memorial Day (8-0)

City Council Work Session

This work session will discuss several items including the acquisition of two 40-acre parcels for Cheyenne Mountain State Park expansion using TOPS funds, with supplemental appropriations of up to $162,000 each. Council will also review proposed changes to the urban forest code, adoption of single-exit stairway building standards, zoning amendments for day care centers, an amendment to the HOME-ARP allocation plan for housing, and revisions to the city's code of ethics.

• Acquisition of 40-acre West CMSP Parcel 1 via TOPS, with $162,000 supplemental appropriation
• Acquisition of 40-acre West CMSP Parcel 2 via TOPS, with $162,000 supplemental appropriation
• Ordinance to repeal and replace urban forest code (Articles 1 & 4 of Ch. 4, and new Article 9 of Ch. 3)
• Ordinance adopting Pikes Peak Regional Building Code standards for single exits and stairways (HB25-1273)
• Ordinance amending Unified Development Code to allow adult/child day care centers in more zones

The work session included presentations from Pikes Peak Housing Network, Hey Neighbor, Pikes Peak State College, and city staff on Cheyenne Mountain State Park expansion and urban forestry code updates. No formal votes were taken; items were introduced for future action. Previous meeting minutes were approved by consensus.

• Approved April 27, 2026 Work Session minutes by consensus
• Consensus to remove item 4B.E from May 12, 2026 Consent Calendar

City Planning Commission Work Session

The Colorado Springs City Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss several land-use items, including a conditional use permit for a retail marijuana cultivation facility at 2926 Wood Avenue. They will also consider zone map amendments for properties on Stanton Road and Springcrest Road, and establishment of a land use plan for multifamily housing in Briargate. No public comments are taken during this informal meeting.

• Conditional Use for retail marijuana cultivation at 2926 Wood Avenue
• Rezone of 5.24 acres at 4625 Stanton Road (Austin Bluffs Pump Station)
• Rezone of 7.93 acres at 1625 Springcrest Road (Briargate/Voyager)
• Establishment of Briargate/Voyager Multi-Family Land Use Plan
• Approval of minutes from April 8, 2026

The City Planning Commission held a work session discussing a rezone for a pump station, a conditional use for retail marijuana cultivation, and a housing rezoning in Briargate. No formal votes were taken; public hearing dates for July 14 were set via first readings. The annual meeting was postponed to late summer.

• Set July 14 public hearing for Austin Bluffs Pump Station rezone (first reading)
• Set July 14 public hearing for Briargate/Voyager rezoning (first reading)
• Discussed conditional use for retail marijuana cultivation at 2926 Wood Avenue
• Postponed annual meeting to late summer without formal vote
• Minutes from April 8 meeting presented for approval