Colorado Springs public meetings in 2025

Liquor and Beer License Hearings

The Division 2 board will hold a public hearing on four pending liquor and beer license applications. Applicants include Chipotle Mexican Grill, Corner Pockets LLC (Pockets Billiard), Ubin LLC (Ubin Sushi), and Nevada Ventures LLC (Navajo Hogan). Interested parties may submit written comments by noon on Tuesday before the meeting. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• New Beer and Wine License for Chipotle Mexican Grill #5698 at 99 Spectrum Loop (N-0859626)
• New Tavern Liquor License for Corner Pockets LLC d/b/a Pockets Billiard at 2814 E Pikes Peak Avenue (N-0859712)
• New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Ubin LLC d/b/a Ubin Sushi at 460 N Murray Boulevard (N-0859743)
• New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Nevada Ventures LLC d/b/a Navajo Hogan at 2817 N Nevada Avenue (N-0859721)

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a rezone of 8.27 acres for Palmer High School expansion, a related street vacation, and a land use plan. Also on the agenda: an appeal of the Colorado Springs Temple development plan, two urban renewal plans (Odyssey at North Weber and Moreno and Cascade), a conditional use for a marijuana cultivation facility at 1785 N. Academy Blvd., and a proposed sign ordinance amendment. The commission will also vote on adopting its own rules and procedures.

• Rezone 8.27 acres for Palmer High School from R-1 6/R-5/OR to FBZ-T2A (blocks bound by N. Nevada Ave, E. St. Vrain St., N. Weber St., E. Platte Ave.)
• Vacation of East Boulder Street (0.92 acres) between N. Nevada Ave. and N. Weber St.
• Appeal of administrative approval for Colorado Springs Temple development plan (18.6 acres at Flying Horse Club Dr. and Barossa Valley Rd.)
• Conditional use for Exotic Cropz LLC retail marijuana cultivation facility at 1785 North Academy Boulevard
• Proposed ordinance amending Chapter 7 (Signs) of the Unified Development Code

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from its September, October and November meetings. It accepted the consent calendar, which included a conditional use for Exotic Cropz LLC’s retail marijuana cultivation facility and the Odyssey at North Weber urban renewal plan. The commission also adopted new Rules and Procedures for the Planning Commission effective January 13, 2026. No decision was recorded on the Colorado Springs Temple appeal.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (6-0-2-0)
• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (7-0-1-0)
• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (3-0-5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items unanimously (8-0-0-0)
• Approved Exotic Cropz LLC conditional use (unanimous)
• Approved Odyssey at North Weber Urban Renewal Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Planning Commission Rules and Procedures (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will decide on a $4.15 million appropriation from the Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS) fund to acquire about 130 acres for the Cheyenne Mountain State Park extension, and on an ordinance prohibiting graywater use within the city. It will also hold first readings on several rezonings, including 156 acres near Woodmen Road and Banning Lewis Parkway, and consider resolutions for property acquisitions and eminent domain actions for utility projects, as well as set 2026 street lighting and drainage fees.

• Final vote on Ordinance 25-100: $4.15M TOPS supplemental appropriation for Cheyenne Mountain State Park extension (~130 acres)
• Final vote on Ordinance 25-99: Prohibition against graywater use within the city
• First reading of rezoning for ~156 acres at East Woodmen Road and Banning Lewis Parkway from PDZ/AP-O to MX-L/AP-O
• Resolutions authorizing acquisition of properties at 1765, 1856, and 1705/1715/1749 N. Academy Boulevard for Rock Island Substation relocation
• Resolutions authorizing eminent domain for easements on Lockwood LLC and Weston Road Holdings properties for Kelker to South Plant transmission project

The council approved the Consent Calendar items, including Ordinance No. 25-99 prohibiting graywater use in the city. It also adopted a supplemental $4,150,000 appropriation for the Cheyenne Mountain State Park extension, several resolutions authorizing utility property acquisitions, easements, and fee structures, and set the street lighting revenue requirement for 2026. The Consent Agenda was approved unanimously (9-0-0-0).

• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-99 prohibiting graywater use (Consent Calendar)
• Approved supplemental $4,150,000 appropriation for Cheyenne Mountain State Park extension (Consent Calendar)
• Adopted resolutions authorizing multiple utility property acquisitions and easements (Consent Calendar)
• Approved street lighting service revenue requirement for 2026 (Resolution No. 200-25)
• Approved 2026 drainage basin, bridge, detention pond, and land fees (Resolution No. 201-25)
• Adopted resolution declining to adopt EV charging permitting ordinance (Resolution No. 202-25)
• Approved first reading of zoning map amendments for Aerospace Blvd., Airport Rd., and Percheron zones (Consent Calendar)
• Approved the Consent Agenda by unanimous consent (9-0-0-0)

City Council Work Session

The Colorado Springs City Council will review a housing needs assessment, approve updates to human resources policies, and consider the dissolution of a local metropolitan district. The session also includes an informational presentation on the annexation of the Kettle Creek Addition No. 1.

• Housing Needs Assessment presentation
• Updates to Human Resources policies
• Dissolution of Gold Hill Mesa Metropolitan District No. 1
• 2026 Audit Plan endorsement
• Annexation of Kettle Creek Addition No. 1

The council approved the minutes from the November 24 work session by consensus. It also authorized the City to represent the officers in the case Christopher Cordova v. City, also by consensus.

• Approved November 24, 2025 work session minutes (consensus)
• Authorized City to defend officers in Christopher Cordova v. City (consensus)

City Planning Commission Work Session

The Planning Commission will hear an appeal of the Colorado Springs Temple development plan, consider a rezone for the Palmer High School expansion, review two urban renewal plans, and vote on an ordinance amending sign regulations. The consent calendar includes a conditional use for a retail marijuana cultivation facility and a parking modification for the Ford Amphitheater.

• Conditional Use for retail marijuana cultivation at 1785 North Academy Boulevard
• Parking modification to remove 58 spaces at Ford Amphitheater (13045 Spectrum Sun View)
• Appeal of administrative approval for Colorado Springs Temple (Flying Horse Club Drive and Barossa Valley Road)
• Rezone of 8.27 acres for Palmer High School expansion (N. Nevada Ave to E. Platte Ave)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 7 sign regulations in the Unified Development Code

City Council

The Colorado Springs City Council will consider a 2026 tax levy of 3.009 mills, a new civilian and sworn employee salary structure, and a ban on graywater use. The meeting also includes second readings and public hearings for multiple zoning map amendments and annexations.

• Ordinance 25-85: 2026 Tax Levy at 3.009 mills
• Ordinance 25-86: 2026 Salary Structure for municipal employees
• Ordinance 25-88: Amending UDC regarding animal kennels
• Ordinance 25-89: Rezoning 6.07 acres northeast of Stetson Hills Boulevard to Public Park
• Ordinance 25-97: Annexing 42.43-acre Peach Addition No. 1

The council adopted Ordinance No. 25‑85, establishing a 2025 tax levy for 2026 at a rate of 3.009 mills. It also approved Ordinance No. 25‑86 setting the 2026 salary structure for municipal employees, and several zoning and annexation changes. Additionally, the council authorized a $40,000,000 revenue bond for the Old Ranch Metropolitan District and confirmed appointments to the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority. All items on the consent calendar were passed by unanimous consent (9‑0‑0‑0).

• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑85 tax levy (3.009 mills)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑86 2026 salary structure
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑87 amendment to water connection code
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑88 amendment to animal kennel regulations
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑89 rezoning of 6.07 acres near Stetson Hills Blvd
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑90 rezoning of 3.41 acres near Dublin Blvd
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑96 annexation of Woodmen Road Addition No. 3
• Approved Resolution authorizing $40,000,000 bond issuance for Old Ranch MD

City Council Work Session

The Colorado Springs City Council will consider several resolutions, including establishing a 2026 fee schedule for drainage basins, bridges, detention pond facilities, and land. It will also vote on an intergovernmental agreement with the municipal airport and Peak Metropolitan District for reimbursement of design and construction costs, consent to the dissolution of the College Creek Metropolitan District, and adopt a resolution stating the city will not pursue new EV charging system permitting ordinances. Additionally, the meeting includes public presentations from the Trail & Open Spaces Coalition and joint youth and family initiatives.

• Resolution establishing 2026 drainage basin, bridge, detention pond and land fees (item 8.A)
• Resolution approving intergovernmental agreement for airport design and construction cost reimbursement (item 8.B)
• Resolution consenting to dissolution of the College Creek Metropolitan District (item 8.C)
• Resolution stating the city will not adopt an ordinance on electric vehicle charging system permitting procedures (item 8.D)
• Public presentations: Trail & Open Spaces Coalition and Joint Initiatives for Youth and Families (item 6)

The council reviewed presentations on trails, youth initiatives, stormwater fees, airport agreement, district dissolution, and EV charging permitting. No votes or approvals were recorded; the session was informational.

Liquor and Beer License Hearings

The City of Colorado Springs will hear five applications for new liquor licenses at the Municipal Court Building. The hearings are scheduled for November 21, 2025, at 9:00 AM.

• Ninja Bowl Sushi: Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License at 9697 Prominent Point
• J & J Market: Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Retailer License at 4605 Austin Bluffs Parkway
• City Brew: Entertainment Facility License at 4304 Austin Bluffs Parkway
• Counterfeit Cowboy: Tavern Liquor License at 28A S Tejon Street
• Mountain Mike's Pizza #485: Beer and Wine License at 8099 Carmela Grove

The Liquor and Beer License Hearings on November 21, 2025 approved five applications. Each approved license was forwarded to the Liquor Enforcement Division of the Colorado Department of Revenue for action. No other decisions were recorded.

• Approved Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Fishman LLC d/b/a Ninja Bowl Sushi at 9697 Prominent Point, Suite 116
• Approved Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Retailer License for BSC & Sons AB Gas LLC d/b/a J & J Market at 4605 Austin Bluffs Parkway
• Approved Entertainment Facility License for City Brew LLC d/b/a City Brew at 4304 Austin Bluffs Parkway
• Approved Tavern Liquor License for Flora Cash LLC d/b/a Counterfeit Cowboy at 28A S Tejon Street
• Approved Beer and Wine License for Black Squirrel LLC d/b/a Mountain Mike's Pizza #485 at 8099 Carmela Grove, Suite 140

City Planning Commission

The Colorado Springs City Planning Commission will approve minutes from prior meetings and address items on the consent calendar. It will hear several conditional use and non‑use variance requests, including a proposed automotive shop at 2080 Southgate Road and a lot subdivision at 2826 Beacon Street. The commission will also consider multiple rezoning proposals, such as a 2.17‑acre change at 4880 Airport Road and a 156.18‑acre amendment near East Woodmen Road. Finally, it will review an ordinance to amend Chapter 7 of the Unified Development Code regarding signs.

• Conditional Use for Christian Brothers Automotive, 1.18 acres at 2080 Southgate Road (MX‑M zone)
• Non‑Use Variance to subdivide a lot at 2826 Beacon Street (minimum 4,375 sq ft)
• Zoning map amendment (rezoning) of 2.17 acres at 4880 Airport Road from R1‑6 to R‑5
• Zoning map amendment of 156.18 acres near East Woodmen Road and Banning Lewis Parkway from PDZ to MX‑L
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 7 of the Unified Development Code concerning signs (CODE‑25‑0005)

The commission voted 5‑0‑0‑6 to approve the consent calendar. Other agenda items—including conditional uses, non‑use variances, and a zoning map amendment—were presented but no actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved consent calendar (5-0-0-6)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss acquiring approximately 130 acres for the Cheyenne Mountain State Park extension and approve a $40 million debt issuance for the Old Ranch Metropolitan District.

• Resolution to acquire 130 acres for Cheyenne Mountain State Park extension
• Ordinance for $4,150,000 supplemental appropriation to TOPS Fund
• Resolution to authorize $40,000,000 Old Ranch Metropolitan District bond issuance
• Review of previous meeting minutes from October 27, 2025
• Agenda Planner Review

The council approved the October 27, 2025 work session minutes by consensus. In an open executive session, council members voted by consensus to authorize the City to defend the officer in the Patricia Sanderson v. Derek Boehnke case. No other substantive actions were adopted during the work session.

• Approved October 27, 2025 work session minutes (consensus)
• Authorized City to represent officer in civil case (consensus)
• No changes to agenda (none reported)
• No regular meeting comments (none reported)

City Council

The Colorado Springs City Council will consider a series of resolutions, including a $50,906,000 debt issuance for the Copper Ridge Metropolitan District and a service plan for the Miller Downs Metropolitan District. Additional items include tax‑levy certifications for multiple Special Improvement Maintenance Districts, the 2026 budget for the Downtown Development Authority, and the establishment of a CHIPS Zone. The council will also review an Economic Development Agreement with Project Rey, an intergovernmental agreement with the Peak Metropolitan District, and several annexation petitions.

• Resolution approving issuance of $50,906,000 debt by Copper Ridge Metropolitan District (Series 2025)
• Resolution fixing and certifying the 2025 tax levy for the Downtown Development Authority at 5.000 mills for taxes payable in 2026
• Resolution approving the 2026 budget for the Colorado Springs Downtown Development Authority
• Resolution establishing a CHIPS Zone under the Colorado CHIPS Zone Act
• Resolution approving an Economic Development Agreement with Project Rey

The City Council adopted a series of resolutions on the Consent Calendar, including a resolution approving the boundaries of a proposed CHIPS Zone to be submitted to the Colorado Office of Economic Development. Other adopted measures included a service plan for the Miller Downs Metropolitan District, a fixed 5.000‑mill levy for the Downtown Development Authority, and the 2026 budget for that authority. The council also approved an economic development agreement with Project Rey and an intergovernmental agreement with the Peak Metropolitan District No. 2.

• Approved Service Plan for Miller Downs Metropolitan District (Consent Calendar)
• Fixed and certified 2025 tax levy for Downtown Development Authority at 5.000 mills (Consent Calendar)
• Approved 2026 budget for Downtown Development Authority (Consent Calendar)
• Approved boundaries for proposed CHIPS Zone to be submitted to state economic development office (Consent Calendar)
• Approved Economic Development Agreement with Project Rey (Consent Calendar)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Peak Metropolitan District No. 2 (Consent Calendar)
• Approved ordinance platting Block 205 and Block 243 in Evergreen Cemetery (first reading, Consent Calendar)
• Fixed and certified 2025 mill levy for Briargate Special Improvement Maintenance District at 0.00 mills (Consent Calendar)

City Planning Commission Work Session

The Planning Commission will discuss and vote on a consent calendar including a conditional use for an auto repair shop, several non-use variances, and zone changes. New business includes a major modification to the Percheron land use plan for 350 acres, a zone change for 156 acres to mixed-use, and non-use variances at 65 Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard. A presentation on a proposed sign ordinance amendment is also scheduled. No public comments are taken at this informal meeting.

• Conditional use for Christian Brothers Automotive at 2080 Southgate Road for auto repair in MX-M zone
• Zone change for 4880 Airport Road from single-family (R1-6) to multi-family (R-5) with airport overlay
• Major modification to Percheron land use plan on 350 acres north and south of East Woodmen Road
• Zone change of 156.18 acres east of Banning Lewis Parkway to Mixed-Use Large Scale with airport overlay
• Presentation on an ordinance amending Chapter 7 (Sign Regulations) of the Unified Development Code

Downtown Review Board

The Downtown Review Board will review a zone map amendment that would rezone 8.27 acres at the Palmer High School site from R‑1/6/R‑5/OR to FBZ‑T2A. The board will also consider establishing a District 11 land‑use plan for the same 8.27‑acre parcel for proposed civic uses. A legislative item to vacate the East Boulder Street public right‑of‑way, about 0.92 acres between N. Nevada Ave. and N. Weber St., will be presented. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the October 7, 2025 minutes and consent calendar actions.

• Zone map amendment (rezoning) of 8.27 acres at Palmer High School from R‑1/6/R‑5/OR to FBZ‑T2A (Council District #3)
• Establishment of District 11 Palmer High School land‑use plan for the same 8.27 acres (civic uses)
• Ordinance to vacate East Boulder Street public right‑of‑way (~0.92 acres between N. Nevada Ave. and N. Weber St.)
• Approval of minutes from the October 7, 2025 Downtown Review Board meeting
• Consent calendar items and items called off the consent calendar

The Downtown Review Board approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. The motion passed with five ayes, no nays, three abstentions, and one absent member. The board also heard a presentation on the Palmer High School zoning amendment, but no vote or action was recorded.

• Approved October 7, 2025 Downtown Review Board minutes (5-0-3-1)
• Discussed Palmer High School zoning amendment – no decision taken

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will consider a Report of Acceptability for a new outdoor patio with a covered deck, patio door, pavers, and fireplace at 2017 Wood Avenue. It will also approve prior meeting minutes, receive annual ethics training, and review its work plan.

• Report of Acceptability for outdoor patio at 2017 Wood Avenue (consent calendar)
• Approval of minutes from October 6, 2025 meeting
• Annual Ethics Training presented by City Attorney’s Office
• Discussion of Board Work Plan

The board postponed approval of the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes because a quorum was not present. It then approved the Report of Acceptability for a new outdoor patio, covered deck, patio door, pavers and fireplace at 2017 Wood Avenue. The patio approval passed unanimously.

• Postponed approval of October 6, 2025 minutes (lack of quorum)
• Approved Report of Acceptability for 2017 Wood Avenue outdoor patio (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

This is a special work session where the City Council is reviewing and potentially amending the Mayor's Proposed 2026 City Budget. Council will consider setting mill levies for seven Special Improvement Maintenance Districts, adopting the citywide 2025 tax levy for taxes payable in 2026, approving the 2026 salary structure for civilian and sworn employees, and passing the annual appropriation ordinance for the 2026 budget.

• Resolution to set Briargate SIMD mill levy at 0.000 mills for 2025 (payable 2026)
• Resolution to set Colorado Avenue Gateway SIMD mill levy at 1.009 mills
• Resolution to set Nor'wood SIMD mill levy at 3.935 mills
• Resolution to set the citywide 2025 tax levy at 3.009 mills (with a temporary tax credit for business personal property)
• Ordinance adopting the 2026 salary structure for civilian and sworn municipal employees

City Council

The City Council will consider the 2026 budget for Colorado Springs Utilities, approve land annexations totaling 21.7 acres, and amend zoning for the Miller Downs project. The body will also approve service plans for several metropolitan districts and resolutions regarding airport infrastructure agreements.

• Approving 2026 budget for Colorado Springs Utilities
• Annexing 21.37 acres at 7020 Wyoming Lane (Miller Downs)
• Amending zoning to R-Flex Medium at 7020 Wyoming Lane
• Approving amended service plans for Peak Metropolitan Districts 1-7
• Approving intergovernmental agreements for airport infrastructure

The council adopted several ordinances and resolutions on the Consent Calendar. Notably, Ordinance No. 25-79 approving the 2026 budget for Colorado Springs Utilities was passed. Additional approvals included zoning changes, annexations, service‑plan amendments, intergovernmental agreements, and the disposal of surplus city property.

• Approved Ordinance No. 25-78 zoning map amendment for Austin Bluffs Parkway (Consent Calendar)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-79 Colorado Springs Utilities 2026 budget (Consent Calendar)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-80 Colorado Springs Utilities annual sources of funds (Consent Calendar)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-81 annexation of North Gate Boulevard No. 10 (Consent Calendar)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-82 annexation of Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane (Consent Calendar)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-83 zoning map amendment for Miller Downs (Consent Calendar)
• Approved Resolution No. 127-25 2026 budget for Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (Consent Calendar)
• Approved Resolution No. 132-25 disposal of surplus city property to Project Viking (Consent Calendar)

City Council Work Session

City Council will discuss proposed ordinances regarding camping on public property, police technology surcharges, and alarm permit fees. The body is also reviewing draft decisions for Colorado Springs Utilities electric rates and various district budgets and mill levies for 2026.

• Proposed ordinance amending camping regulations on public property
• Debt issuance of $50,906,000 for Copper Ridge Metropolitan District
• Review of draft electric rate schedules for Colorado Springs Utilities
• Proposed Police Department Technology Surcharge and alarm permit fee changes
• 2026 budget and mill levy certifications for Briargate GID 2021, Marketplace at Austin Bluffs GID, and Downtown Development Authority

The City Council approved a resolution to issue $50,906,000 in tax‑exempt debt for the Copper Ridge Metropolitan District. It also approved resolutions for a CHIPS Zone boundary, an Economic Development Agreement with Project Rey, and an Intergovernmental Agreement with Peak Metropolitan District No. 2. Ordinances were approved to plat new cemetery blocks and to amend park traffic offense rules.

• Approved issuance of $50,906,000 debt by Copper Ridge Metropolitan District
• Approved resolution establishing CHIPS Zone boundaries
• Approved Economic Development Agreement with Project Rey
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Peak Metropolitan District No. 2
• Approved ordinance platting Block 205 and Block 243 in Evergreen Cemetery
• Approved ordinance amending park traffic offense provisions

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a public town hall to receive comments on the Mayor's proposed 2026 City Budget. The Chief Financial Officer, Charae McDaniel, is scheduled to present the item.

• Town Hall for Public Comment on Mayor's Proposed 2026 City Budget
• Presentation by Chief Financial Officer Charae McDaniel

Liquor and Beer License Hearings

The City of Colorado Springs will hear applications for new liquor licenses and a modification of an existing license at the Municipal Court Building. The body will consider requests for new entertainment facilities, brew pubs, and beer and wine licenses.

• Modification of Premises for St Louis Lighting Co d/b/a The Blue Star at 1645 S Tejon Street
• New Entertainment Facility license for Knee Bar LLC d/b/a Commonfork Bites & Brews at 21 N Nevada Avenue
• New Entertainment Facility license for Shape Nail Lounge Inc d/b/a Shape Nail Lounge at 13560 Roller Coaster Road, Suite 150
• New Brew Pub license for Gunslinger Brewing Company LLC d/b/a Gunslinger Brewing Company at 318 E Colorado Avenue, Suite C
• New Brew Pub license for Armillary Brewing Company LLC d/b/a Armillary Brewing Company at 4810 Old Farm Drive, Suite 120

The hearing officer approved a modification of the existing hotel and restaurant liquor license for The Blue Star at 1645 S Tejon Street. New entertainment facility, brewpub, and beer and wine licenses were also approved for six applicants. All approved applications were forwarded to the Liquor Enforcement Division of the Colorado Department of Revenue for action. The meeting adjourned at 10:11 a.m.

• Approved modification of Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for The Blue Star (1645 S Tejon St)
• Approved new Entertainment Facility license for Commonfork Bites & Brews (21 N Nevada Ave)
• Approved new Entertainment Facility license for Shape Nail Lounge (13560 Roller Coaster Rd, Suite 150)
• Approved new Brew Pub license for Gunslinger Brewing Company (318 E Colorado Ave, Suite C)
• Approved new Brew Pub license for Armillary Brewing Company (4810 Old Farm Dr, Suite 120)
• Approved new Beer and Wine license for Bliss Nail Lounge (9249 Highland Ridge Heights, Suite 170)
• Approved new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor license for The Brit Pub (645 S Sierra Madre St, Suite 100)

City Council Work Session

The City Council holds a work session to review the Mayor's proposed 2026 budget. Chief Financial Officer Charae McDaniel presents the budget. No final decisions are made; this is a discussion to inform future votes.

• Review of Mayor's proposed 2026 city budget
• Presentation by CFO Charae McDaniel
• Morning and afternoon budget slides attached

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions, including a $4,000,000 debt issuance for the Ellston Park Metropolitan District and a service‑plan amendment for the Bradley Ranch Metropolitan District. An ordinance will amend the zoning map for five parcels on Austin Bluffs Parkway, and a public hearing will address Colorado Springs Utilities’ 2026 rate case and budget. Additional items include a land acquisition for the Tutt Boulevard Extension and annexation proposals for North Gate Boulevard and Miller Downs.

• Resolution authorizing acquisition of real property for the Tutt Boulevard Extension (Dublin Blvd to Templeton Gap Rd)
• Resolution approving an amended and restated service plan for Bradley Ranch Metropolitan District
• Resolution approving $4,000,000 bond issuance for Ellston Park Metropolitan District
• Ordinance amending the zoning map for 4955‑5015 Austin Bluffs Parkway to MX‑M/AP‑O
• Public hearing on Colorado Springs Utilities 2026 rate case, budget, and sources of funds

The council unanimously approved the entire Consent Calendar, which included a $4 M bond issuance for the Ellston Park Metropolitan District, a real‑property acquisition for the Tutt Boulevard Extension, and an amended service plan for Bradley Ranch. A zoning map amendment for several parcels on Austin Bluffs Parkway was approved on first reading, and the council adopted a resolution recognizing October 2025 as Arts Month. After a close vote, the council adopted a resolution honoring the U.S. Senate’s designation of October 14, 2025 as National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk. All board, commission and committee appointments were also approved unanimously.

• Approved Consent Calendar (9-0-0-0), covering multiple resolutions
• Approved $4,000,000 bond issuance for Ellston Park MD (9-0-0-0)
• Approved acquisition of real property for Tutt Blvd Extension (9-0-0-0)
• Approved amended Bradley Ranch MD service plan (9-0-0-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment for Austin Bluffs Parkway parcels on first reading
• Adopted resolution recognizing October 2025 as Arts Month (9-0-0-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk (5-4-0-0)
• Approved all board, commission and committee appointments (9-0-0-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council work session will review and discuss several resolutions, including the 2026 budget for the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department, amendments to metropolitan district service plans, and new fee schedules for the Development Review Enterprise. The session is introductory, with no final votes expected; items may be referred to a regular meeting for action.

• Resolution approving the 2026 budget for the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
• Amended service plans for Peak Metropolitan Districts No. 1-3 and No. 4-7
• Amended service plan and property inclusion for Hancock Metropolitan Districts No. 1 & 2 near Chelton Road and Hancock Expressway
• Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 183-24 and establishing new building permit fees for the Development Review Enterprise
• 2026 operating plan and budget approvals for 16 Business Improvement Districts across the city

The City Council approved the minutes from the September 22, 2025 work session by consensus. No changes were made to the agenda and no regular meeting comments were recorded. The session introduced several resolutions concerning the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department budget, service plan amendments for multiple metropolitan districts, and 2026 business improvement district budgets, but none were voted on during this meeting.

• Approved September 22, 2025 work session minutes (consensus)
• No changes to agenda
• No regular meeting comments

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will decide on a conditional use permit for a 362-unit apartment development at East Woodmen Road and Mohawk Road, plus four rezoning petitions and a variance for a retaining wall. A presentation on the Southeast Strong Neighborhood Plan is also scheduled. All items are open for public comment.

• Conditional use for 362 apartments at southeast corner of East Woodmen Road and Mohawk Road (14.11 acres, MX-M/AP-O zone)
• Rezoning of 35 East Ramona Avenue from R-5 to MX-M (0.33 acres)
• Conditional use for retail marijuana products manufacturing at 2119 W Colorado Avenue (0.12 acres)
• Rezoning of 6.07 acres near Stetson Hills Boulevard and Last Chance Drive to Public Park
• Non-use variance to allow a 15-foot retaining wall at 1210 Eagle Rock Road (Hillside Overlay usually limits to 4 feet)

The Planning Commission postponed approval of the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes with a 7‑0‑0‑1 vote. It adopted the consent calendar. It approved the Conditional Use Development Plan for a 362‑unit multifamily project at East Woodmen Road and Mohawk Road, also by a 7‑0‑0‑1 vote.

• Postponed approval of September 10, 2025 minutes (vote 7-0-0-1)
• Adopted consent calendar (motion passed)
• Approved Woodmen East Conditional Use Development Plan for 362-unit multifamily (vote 7-0-0-1)

Downtown Review Board

The Downtown Review Board will approve minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting and consider items on the consent calendar. New business includes a presentation updating the Experience Downtown Plan and an annual ethics training briefing. The meeting follows standard public‑comment procedures.

• Approval of minutes for the September 2, 2025 Downtown Review Board meeting
• Consent calendar items
• Presentation: Update to the Experience Downtown Plan (Council District #3)
• Presentation: Annual Ethics Training by City Attorney’s Office
• Public comment period after each agenda item

The Downtown Review Board voted to accept the minutes from its September 2, 2025 meeting. The motion passed with five votes in favor, no votes against, one abstention, and three members absent. No other formal actions or approvals were recorded during the October 7 session.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-1-3)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will consider adopting the Historic Resources Survey and Context Plan. It will also review a Report of Acceptability for a new 550‑sq‑ft detached garage at 1909 North Cascade Avenue. Additional agenda items include approval of September 8 minutes, a consent calendar, and a State Historic Fund presentation.

• Adopt the Historic Resources Survey and Context Plan (Item 7.A)
• Report of Acceptability for a new 550‑sq‑ft detached garage at 1909 North Cascade Avenue (Item 8.A)
• Approve minutes for the September 8, 2025 meeting (Item 4)
• Consent calendar items (Item 5)
• State Historic Fund presentation by Lindsey Flewelling (Item 9.A)

The Historic Preservation Board approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted the Historic Resources Survey and Context Plan, adding several conditions, with a 5‑0‑0‑2 vote. The board also approved a Report of Acceptability for a new detached garage at 1909 North Cascade Avenue, also by a 5‑0‑0‑2 vote. The Satellite Hotel received a unanimous recommendation for National Register listing, pending final confirmation.

• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0-3)
• Adopted Historic Resources Survey and Context Plan with conditions (5-0-0-2)
• Approved Report of Acceptability for 1909 N Cascade detached garage with conditions (5-0-0-2)

City Planning Commission Work Session

The Planning Commission will review a consent calendar that includes a conditional use to permit a 362‑unit multifamily development on 14.11 acres at the southeast corner of East Woodmen Road and Mohawk Road, a conditional use for a retail marijuana products manufacturer on 0.12 acres at 2119 W Colorado Avenue, several zoning map amendments for parcels on Stetson Hills Boulevard, Dublin Boulevard, and East Ramona Avenue, and a variance for a 15‑foot retaining wall at 1210 Eagle Rock Road. The commission will also receive updates on the Experience Downtown Plan and the Southeast Strong Neighborhood Plan.

• Conditional Use Development Plan for 362‑unit residential multifamily (14.11 acres) at East Woodmen Rd & Mohawk Rd (Woodmen East Commercial).
• Conditional Use to allow retail marijuana products manufacturing (0.12 acres) at 2119 W Colorado Avenue.
• Zone Map Amendment (rezoning) of 6.07 acres NE of Stetson Hills Blvd & Last Chance Dr from PDZ/AP-O/SS-O to PK/AP-O.
• Zone Map Amendment (rezoning) of 3.41 acres NE of Dublin Blvd & Vincent Dr from PF/SS-O/AF-O to MX-M/SS-O/AF-O.
• Non‑Use Variance for a 15‑foot retaining wall at 1210 Eagle Rock Road within the Hillside Overlay.

City Council

The City Council will act on ordinances for stormwater fees, zoning changes, and public right-of-way closures. The body will also hear annexation petitions and consider a resolution regarding a land donation to the airport.

• Ordinance 25-74 certifying delinquent stormwater fees for collection
• Ordinance 25-77 rezoning 9.93 acres at 4625 Ranch Dr for Beth-El Mennonite Church
• Ordinance 25-76 vacating a .09-acre alley adjacent to 1904 Glenn Street
• Resolution 25-506 recognizing a partial donation of 54 acres to the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
• Ordinance 25-75 amending the Unified Development Code regarding kennels

The council postponed Planning Department item 11.A to the October 28 meeting. It then approved the entire Consent Calendar, adopting multiple ordinances and annexation resolutions. Resolutions recognizing Fire Prevention Month, Police Appreciation Month, and Creek Week 2025 were also adopted.

• Postponed Planning Dept. item 11.A to Oct 28, 2025 (consensus)
• Approved Consent Calendar by unanimous consent (7-0-2-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-74 certifying delinquent stormwater fees (passed)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-77 amending zoning map for 4625 Ranch Drive (passed)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-76 vacating .09‑acre ROW near 1904 Glenn St (passed)
• Adopted Resolution No. 114-25 setting Nov 10, 2025 hearing for Peach Ranch Annexation (passed)
• Adopted Resolution No. 115-25 setting Nov 10, 2025 hearing for Woodmen Road Annexation (passed)
• Adopted Resolution No. 116-25 supporting October 2025 as Fire Prevention Month (9-0-0-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to hear presentations on the Circular Economy Development Center and Pikes Peak Library District, and to discuss several resolutions. Items include approving an amended service plan for Bradley Ranch Metropolitan District, authorizing up to $4 million in debt for Ellston Park Metropolitan District, accepting a partial donation of 54 acres to the airport, and authorizing property acquisition for the Tutt Boulevard Extension project using PPRTA funds.

• Resolution to approve amended service plan for Bradley Ranch Metropolitan District near Old Ranch Road and North Union Boulevard
• Resolution authorizing up to $4,000,000 in bonds for Ellston Park Metropolitan District
• Resolution recognizing partial donation of approximately 54 acres to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
• Resolution authorizing acquisition of real property and easements for Tutt Boulevard Extension from Dublin Boulevard to Templeton Gap Road
• Presentations: Circular Economy Development Center and Pikes Peak Library District

The City Council approved an amended and restated service plan for the Bradley Ranch Metropolitan District. It also approved the issuance of approximately $4 million in bonds by the Ellston Park Metropolitan District. The council recognized a partial donation of about 54 acres to the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Finally, it authorized the acquisition of real property and easements for the Tutt Boulevard Extension using PPRTA funds.

• Approved amended and restated Service Plan for Bradley Ranch Metropolitan District
• Approved issuance of $4 million debt by Ellston Park Metropolitan District
• Recognized partial donation of ~54 acres to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
• Authorized acquisition of real property and easements for Tutt Boulevard Extension using PPRTA funds

Liquor and Beer License Hearings

The Liquor and Beer License Hearings division will hold a public hearing on September 19, 2025, to consider nine items: three requests to modify existing hotel and restaurant liquor licenses and six applications for new licenses. The new applications include four hotel and restaurant liquor licenses, one fermented malt beverage and wine retailer license, and one entertainment facility license. The public may appear to speak for or against any application.

• Four new hotel and restaurant liquor license applications: Jannat Indian Restaurant (8041 Woodmen Center Heights), Perriteauxs (604 S Union Boulevard), Roth's Sea & Steak (13010 Spectrum Sun View), and Pizzeria Leopold (2430 W Colorado Avenue).
• New fermented malt beverage and wine retailer license for Little Nepal Indian Grocery (4836 Flintridge Drive).
• New entertainment facility license for Whistle Pig Brewing (1730 Briargate Boulevard).
• Modification of premises for three existing licenses: Purple Onion (1840 N Academy Boulevard), The Blue Star (1645 S Tejon Street), and Pizzamore (236 E Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard).

The board approved several modifications and new liquor, beer, wine, and entertainment facility licenses and sent them to the Liquor Enforcement Division for action. One application (The Blue Star) was postponed to the October 17 licensing hearing. No vote tallies were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 10:28 a.m.

• Approved modification of JJ's Purple Onion LLC d/b/a Purple Onion license (1840 N Academy Blvd)
• Postponed St Louis Lighting Co Inc d/b/a The Blue Star modification (1645 S Tejon St) to Oct 17
• Approved modification of Ducas LLC d/b/a Pizzamore license (236 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd)
• Approved new license for Guru Ramdas LLC d/b/a Jannat Indian Restaurant & Bar (8041 Woodmen Center Heights, #160)
• Approved new license for Perritos LLC d/b/a Perriteauxs (604 S Union Blvd)
• Approved new license for Roth's Sea & Steak LLC d/b/a Roth's Sea & Steak (13010 Spectrum Sun View)
• Approved new license for Deli Italia Pizzeria & Market LLC d/b/a Pizzeria Leopold (2430 W Colorado Ave)
• Approved new license for ATITHI LLC d/b/a Little Nepal Indian Grocery (4836 Flintridge Dr)

City Planning Commission

The Colorado Springs Planning Commission holds a regular meeting to consider a consent calendar with a rezone, a conditional use, and an annexation, plus new business items including a rezoning and land use plan for Briargate Church and an appeal of a storage facility development plan. The public may attend in person or via phone/web.

• Phelan Gardens Zone Map Amendment: rezone 4.09 acres at 4955-5015 Austin Bluffs Pkwy from MX-N to MX-M
• Colorado Springs Conservatory Conditional Use: allow club/lodge use at 420 N Nevada Ave in R-5 district
• Briargate Church rezoning: 7.73 acres at Voyager Pkwy & Springcrest Rd from A to MX-M with AF-O overlay
• Briargate Church Land Use Plan: establish land use for residential, commercial, and public/institutional on same 7.73 acres
• Old Ranch Road Self Storage appeal: appeal of administrative approval for 4.70-acre development at Old Ranch Rd & Rhinestone Dr

The commission approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting by a 7‑0‑0‑2 vote. The consent calendar was also approved unanimously by a 7‑0‑0‑2 vote. Several items—including a zoning map amendment for Phelan Gardens, a conditional use for the Colorado Springs Conservatory, an annexation hearing‑date resolution, and a Dakota Crossing setback modification—were presented, but the minutes do not record a decision on them.

• Approved August 13, 2025 minutes (7-0-0-2)
• Approved consent calendar (7-0-0-2)
• Phelan Gardens zone map amendment presented (no vote recorded)
• Colorado Springs Conservatory conditional use presented (no vote recorded)
• Annexation hearing‑date resolution presented (no vote recorded)
• Dakota Crossing conditional use minor modification presented (no vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a consent calendar that includes a $76.8 million bond ordinance to finance the Bradley Ridge Apartments, a multifamily housing project. The agenda also features first readings of rezonings, eminent domain resolutions for road improvements, and a proposal to set an Oct. 14 public hearing for Colorado Springs Utilities' 2026 rate case. Several appointments and a Day of Remembrance resolution are scheduled for discussion.

• Ordinance authorizing up to $76,832,222.72 in multifamily housing revenue bonds for Bradley Ridge Apartments
• Resolution authorizing eminent domain for Dublin Boulevard Improvements from Peterson to Marksheffel Road
• Rezoning of 2402 N Nevada Avenue from R-2 to MX-N (Mixed-Use Neighborhood Scale)
• Rezoning of 9.93 acres at 4625 Ranch Drive (Beth-El Mennonite Church) to modify planned development conditions
• Proposed public hearing date of Oct. 14 for Colorado Springs Utilities' 2026 rate case, including electric rate changes

The council unanimously approved the Consent Calendar, which included a $76,832,222.72 multifamily housing revenue bond series for the Bradley Ridge Apartments project and several land‑use ordinances. It also adopted multiple resolutions for property disposal, easements, and a storm‑water agreement. Finally, the council confirmed Alexandru Kovacs as the new Director of Aviation.

• Approved Ordinance No. 25-68 vacating Holly Avenue and First Street (9-0-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-72 authorizing $76,832,222.72 Bradley Ridge housing bonds (9-0-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-73 filling Catalyst Campus BID board vacancy (9-0-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 108-25 disposing surplus property to James B. Klein (9-0-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 109-25 acquiring 7‑Eleven property for Dublin Blvd improvements (9-0-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 110-25 acquiring easements for 8th Street improvements (9-0-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 111-25 intergovernmental agreement with CDOT for Spring Creek tributary (9-0-0-0)
• Approved appointment of Alexandru Kovacs as Director of Aviation (9-0-0-0)

City Council Work Session

Council will introduce an ordinance to amend the Unified Development Code concerning kennels. Presentations include updates on Crime Stoppers, walkability initiatives, and mid-year Lodgers and Auto Rental Tax (LART) reports from the Chamber/EDC and Sports Corp. A closed executive session is scheduled for a personnel matter and legal advice.

• Ordinance amending UDC on kennels (CODE-25-0004) introduced
• Crime Stoppers presentation by Don Addy
• Walkability presentation by COS Walk the Walk and Traffic Engineering
• LART mid-year contract updates from Chamber/EDC and Sports Corp
• Executive session for performance review of City Council Administrator and legal advice

Council members voted by consensus to remove three items from the September 9 consent calendar and approved the August 25 work‑session minutes. The Council also agreed to freeze out‑of‑state travel for members until the end of the year. At least two‑thirds of the members consented to hold a closed executive session on a personnel matter.

• Removed items 4B.J., 4B.G., and 4B.I. from September 9 consent calendar (consensus)
• Approved August 25, 2025 work‑session minutes (consensus)
• Authorized freeze on out‑of‑state travel for Councilmembers through year‑end (statement by President)
• Approved closed executive session on personnel review (≥2/3 consent)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will consider adopting the Historic Resources Survey and Context Plan, a guiding document for preservation. They will also review a National Register nomination for the Satellite Hotel at 411 Lakewood Circle. A presentation on the City Auditorium update is scheduled. Other items include approval of August minutes and routine business.

• Adoption of the Historic Resources Survey and Context Plan (Unfinished Business)
• Review of the Satellite Hotel National Register Nomination at 411 Lakewood Circle (New Business)
• Presentation on City Auditorium Update by Kim King
• Approval of minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting

The Historic Preservation Board voted 6-0-0-1 to recommend the Satellite Hotel at 411 Lakewood Circle for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, meeting Criterion A and Criterion C. The Board also approved the August 4, 2025 meeting minutes and postponed the public hearing on the Historic Resources Survey and Context Plan to the October 6, 2025 meeting. All actions were unanimous with one member absent.

• Approved August 4, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0-1)
• Continued public hearing for Historic Resources Survey and Context Plan to Oct 6, 2025 (6-0-0-1)
• Approved Satellite Hotel National Register nomination, with staff to submit review form (6-0-0-1)

City Planning Commission Work Session

This is a Planning Commission work session with no public comments. The consent calendar includes a conditional use modification for Dakota Crossing, a rezone for Phelan Gardens, a conditional use for Colorado Springs Conservatory, and a minor annexation. New business items include a rezone and land use plan for the Briargate Church site (7.73 acres) and an appeal of the Old Ranch Road self-storage development plan.

• Dakota Crossing conditional use minor modification (7.62 acres, northwest of South Chelton and Hancock Expressway)
• Phelan Gardens zone map amendment (4.09 acres at 4955-5015 Austin Bluffs Parkway)
• Colorado Springs Conservatory conditional use for club/lodge at 420 North Nevada Avenue
• Woodmen Road Addition No. 3 annexation (0.11 acres)
• Briargate Church rezone from Agriculture to Mixed-Use Medium Scale (7.73 acres, northeast of Voyager Parkway and Springcrest Road)

City Council

This meeting agenda is a test or placeholder, containing only procedural items such as call to order, consent calendar, and executive session. No actual decisions, ordinances, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Test 2025 City Council Workflow Windows 11 presentation by Jonathan Hodges, Innovation & Tech

Downtown Review Board

The Downtown Review Board will consider a Form Based Zone Warrant allowing two free-standing signs where one is permitted at 316 North Tejon Street. The item is quasi-judicial and includes staff reports and public comments.

• Form Based Zone Warrant (FBZN-25-0005) for Latin Social to allow two free-standing signs at 316 North Tejon Street

The Downtown Review Board approved the minutes from its May 6, 2025 meeting with a 6‑0‑0 vote, two members absent. It also approved a form‑based zone warrant allowing two free‑standing signs for Latin Social at 316 North Tejon Street, again by a 6‑0‑0 vote with two absences. The board noted upcoming Downtown Master Plan presentations in October and that adoption will wait until early next year.

• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0-2)
• Approved FBZ sign warrant for Latin Social at 316 N. Tejon St (6-0-0-2)

City Council

The Council will consider issuing up to $76.8 million in multifamily housing revenue bonds for the Bradley Ridge Apartments project. Other action includes second readings on ordinances for battery-charged electric fencing and the annexation of a 14.12-acre parcel southeast of Stetson Hills and Marksheffel. New business features a resolution approving a consolidated service plan for six Contrarian Airport Metropolitan Districts. The consent calendar also contains resolutions setting hearing dates for two additional annexations.

• First presentation of ordinance authorizing up to $76,832,222.72 in multifamily housing revenue bonds for Bradley Ridge Apartments
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 25-70 annexing 14.12 acres (PTAA Addition No. 1) southeast of Stetson Hills and North Marksheffel
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 25-67 amending the Unified Development Code for battery-charged electric fencing
• Resolution finding petition for annexation of Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane (21.37 acres) and setting hearing for Oct. 14, 2025
• Resolution approving consolidated Service Plan for Contrarian Airport Metropolitan Districts Nos. 1-6 northwest of Drennan and South Marksheffel

The Council adopted the entire Consent Calendar by unanimous consent (9-0-0-0), which included Ordinance 25-67 on battery‑charged electric fencing, Ordinance 25-72 authorizing up to $76,832,222.72 in multifamily housing revenue bonds for the Bradley Ridge Apartments project, and Ordinance 25-73 filling a vacancy on the Catalyst Campus BID board. Resolutions adopting annexation petitions for Miller Downs (21.37 acres) and North Gate Blvd (0.33 acres) were also approved, and several recognitions and council‑member appointments were ratified, each passing 9-0-0-0.

• Consent Calendar approved by unanimous consent (9-0-0-0)
• Ordinance 25-67 battery‑charged electric fencing approved (consent calendar)
• Ordinance 25-72 authorizing $76,832,222.72 Bradley Ridge housing bonds approved (first reading, consent calendar)
• Ordinance 25-73 filling Catalyst Campus BID board vacancy approved (first reading, consent calendar)
• Resolution adopting Miller Downs annexation petition (21.37 acres) adopted (consent calendar)
• Resolution adopting North Gate Blvd annexation petition (0.33 acres) adopted (consent calendar)
• Resolution recognizing September 8‑13, 2025 as Sober Week adopted (9-0-0-0)
• Resolution of appreciation for Phyllis Goss adopted (9-0-0-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will consider a resolution to declare a city‑owned parcel (El Paso County Tax Schedule No. 63262‑08‑002) surplus and authorize its disposal to James B. Klein. Additional items include the appointment of Alex Kovacs as Aviation Director, easement acquisitions for Dublin Boulevard and 8th Street projects, an intergovernmental agreement with CDOT for Spring Creek, and a service‑plan approval for the Miller Downs Metropolitan District.

• Resolution to declare surplus property (Tax Schedule 63262‑08‑002) and sell to James B. Klein
• Discussion of Mayor Mobolade’s appointment of Alex Kovacs as Aviation Director
• Resolution authorizing easements for Dublin Boulevard Improvements on 7‑Eleven property
• Resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with CDOT for Spring Creek tributary outfall
• Resolution approving a Service Plan for the Miller Downs Metropolitan District

The City Council approved the August 11, 2025 work‑session minutes as amended by consensus. The Council also agreed to Councilmember Bailey’s request to clarify his comments on agenda item 8.A and to correct the titles of President Crow‑Iverson and President Risley in the roll call. No other formal votes or decisions were recorded in this work session.

• Approved August 11, 2025 work‑session minutes (consensus)
• Agreed to Councilmember Bailey’s clarification request for his comments and title corrections

Liquor and Beer License Hearings

The City of Colorado Springs will hear applications for new liquor licenses and modifications to existing ones at the Municipal Court Building on August 15, 2025. The public may appear to support or oppose the specific license items.

• Modification of Premises: The French Kitchen LLC (4771-4775 N Academy Boulevard)
• Modification of Premises: Colorado Brewing LLC d/b/a Cerberus Brewing (702 W Colorado Avenue)
• New License: Walmart Fuel Station #5123 (5568 E Woodmen Road)
• New License: PKP Stix LLC d/b/a KBBQ Wings (8029 N Academy Boulevard)
• New License: Youngjin Corp d/b/a Sushi Mori (4980 Edison Avenue, Suite 100)

The hearing officer approved three modifications of existing liquor licenses. The board also approved three new liquor licenses. All approved applications were forwarded to the Liquor Enforcement Division of the Colorado Department of Revenue for action.

• Approved modification of premises for The French Kitchen LLC d/b/a The French Kitchen (4771-4775 N Academy Boulevard) – forwarded to state
• Approved modification of premises for Colorado Brewing LLC d/b/a Cerberus Brewing (702 W Colorado Avenue) – forwarded to state
• Approved modification of premises for Intermill Enterprises LLC d/b/a Good Company Restaurant & Bar (7625-7633 N Union Boulevard) – forwarded to state
• Approved new fermented malt beverage and wine retailer license for Walmart Inc d/b/a Walmart Fuel Station #5123 (5568 E Woodmen Road) – forwarded to state
• Approved new hotel and restaurant liquor license for PKP Stix LLC d/b/a KBBQ Wings (8029 N Academy Boulevard) – forwarded to state
• Approved new hotel and restaurant liquor license for Youngjin Corp d/b/a Sushi Mori (4980 Edison Avenue, Suite 100) – forwarded to state

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land-use requests, including two annexations and multiple rezoning applications. The body will also discuss an ordinance regarding kennels and the appointment of a Commission Chair and Vice Chair.

• Annexation of 21.37 acres at 7020 Wyoming Lane (Miller-Downs at Wyoming Lane Addition No. 1)
• Annexation of 0.33 acres of right-of-way south of North Gate Boulevard at Struthers Road
• Rezoning of 7,000 square feet at 2402 North Nevada Avenue from R-2 to MX-N
• Conditional use for a self-storage facility on four acres at 6650 Vincent Drive
• Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code as it relates to kennels

The commission approved the July 9 minutes (8-0-1) and the consent calendar (9-0). It also approved a non‑use variance allowing a two‑story duplex at 3121 Illinois Avenue (9-0). Other items were discussed but no votes were recorded.

• Approved July 9, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (8-0-1)
• Approved Consent Calendar with removal of items 5.A and 5.G (9-0)
• Approved Non‑use Variance for 3121 Illinois Avenue duplex (9-0)

City Council

Council will hold a public hearing on annexing 14.12 acres (PTAA Addition No. 1) southeast of Stetson Hills and Marksheffel for a charter school, including rezoning and a land use plan. They also consider allocating $700,000 of retail marijuana tax to the Clean & Safe Pilot and $700,000 to PTSD programs for veterans. Other items include a zoning change at 10 S 23rd Street, amendments to the unified development code for public art and electric fencing, and a use variance for a nonprofit conference center at 2 Penrose Boulevard.

• Annexation of 14.12 acres for PTAA Charter School at Stetson Hills & Marksheffel (public hearing)
• Allocation of $700,000 retail marijuana tax to Clean & Safe Pilot and $700,000 to veterans PTSD programs
• Rezone 2,163 sq ft at 10 S 23rd Street from R-2 to Mixed-Use Neighborhood Scale (MX-N)
• Ordinance amending Unified Development Code for public art requirements
• Ordinance amending Unified Development Code for battery-charged electric fencing and security detection fencing

The council approved the entire Consent Calendar by unanimous consent, which included a rezoning of 10 S 23rd St., a public‑art ordinance amendment, an airport facilities agreement, and several other ordinances. It also adopted a resolution honoring airport worker Todd Bruning, approved city‑wide board and commission appointments, granted a utilities employee permission to run for a school board seat, and approved the amended 2025 operating plan and budget for the MW Retail Business Improvement District.

• Approved Consent Calendar (9-0-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of 10 S 23rd St. from R‑2 to MX‑N (Consent Calendar)
• Approved public‑art ordinance amendment (Consent Calendar)
• Approved Facilities Payment Agreement for Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (Consent Calendar)
• Approved battery‑charged electric fencing and security detection fencing systems ordinance (first reading, Consent Calendar)
• Approved vacation of Holly Avenue and First Street right‑of‑way (first reading, Consent Calendar)
• Approved use variance for 2 Penrose Blvd (Consent Calendar)
• Approved resolution honoring Todd Bruning (9-0-0-0)

City Council Work Session

This work session includes presentations on PikeRide and the Front Range Passenger Rail District, an executive session on a lawsuit, and two action items: a resolution to approve a consolidated service plan for Contrarian Airport Metropolitan Districts (northwest of Drennan Road and South Marksheffel Road), and an ordinance authorizing up to $76,832,222.72 in multifamily housing revenue bonds for the Bradley Ridge Apartments project.

• Ordinance authorizing up to $76.8 million in multifamily housing revenue bonds for Bradley Ridge Apartments
• Resolution approving consolidated service plan for Contrarian Airport Metropolitan Districts Nos. 1-6 near Drennan Road and Marksheffel Road
• Executive session on lawsuit Zachary Bowers v. Sergeant Charles Johnson and others
• Presentation from PikeRide on bike-share program
• Presentation on Front Range Passenger Rail District update

The council approved the July 21, 2025 work session minutes by consensus. Council members also voted by consensus to authorize the city to represent the officers in the Zachary Bowers case. No other formal actions were recorded in this work session.

• Approved July 21, 2025 work session minutes (consensus)
• Authorized city to defend officers in Bowers case (consensus)

City Planning Commission Work Session

The Colorado Springs City Planning Commission will review a mix of legislative and quasi-judicial items, including zoning changes, annexations, and a request to increase the height of a cell tower. The body will also discuss the appointment of a new chair and vice chair.

• Rezoning 7,000 sq ft at 2402 N Nevada Ave from R-2 to MX-N
• Annexation of 21.37 acres at 7020 Wyoming Lane for Miller Downs
• Request to increase cell tower height from 50 to 80 feet at 575 Airport Creek Point
• Ordinance amending Chapter 7 of the Unified Development Code regarding kennels
• Approval of minutes from the July 9, 2025, Planning Commission meeting

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will consider adopting a Historic Resources Survey and Context Plan, along with reviewing meeting minutes and consent calendar items.

• Adopt Historic Resources Survey and Context Plan
• Review July 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review Consent Calendar items
• Review Items Called Off Consent Calendar
• Review Unfinished Business

The Historic Preservation Board approved the July 7, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0‑0‑2 vote. The board then moved to table the discussion of the Historic Resources Survey and Context Plan until the September 8, 2025 meeting, passing the motion 7‑0. No other actions were taken.

• Approved July 7, 2025 minutes (vote 5‑0‑0‑2)
• Postponed discussion of Historic Resources Survey and Context Plan to Sept 8, 2025 (vote 7‑0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to decide whether to enter closed session for legal advice on a settlement in Estate of Melvin v. City of Colorado Springs (federal case No. 20-cv-991), then possibly vote to approve a specific settlement amount from a police use-of-force incident on April 26, 2018. The settlement exceeds $200,000.

• Executive session to discuss legal advice on litigation settlement over $200,000 in Estate of Melvin v. City of Colorado Springs (20-cv-991).
• New Business: request for approval of settlement amount from a police use-of-force claim on April 26, 2018.

City Council

The City Council will decide whether to override Mayor Mobolade's veto of Ordinance 25-59, which governs expenditures from the retail marijuana sales tax special fund. The consent calendar includes up to $700 million in utilities improvement and refunding bonds, a 7.33-acre rezoning to public park near Bradley Landing Blvd, and amendments to hearing officer appointment rules. First-read items include a rezoning at 10 South 23rd Street, an interlocal agreement for Monument Creek watershed restoration with the Air Force Academy, and creation of the Restoration of Yield Water Authority. New business includes approval of the MW Retail Business Improvement District's amended 2025 budget and a proposed ordinance updating public art requirements in the Unified Development Code.

• Veto override of Ordinance 25-59 (retail marijuana sales tax special fund expenditures)
• Up to $700M in Utilities System Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2025a
• Rezoning 7.33 acres at Bradley Landing Blvd and Legacy Hill Dr to Public Park (PK/AP-O)
• First reading of rezoning 10 South 23rd Street from R-2 to Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MX-N)
• Intergovernmental agreement to establish the Restoration of Yield (ROY) Water Authority

The council adopted the entire Consent Calendar, passing all listed ordinances and resolutions by unanimous consent. Major actions included authorizing the issuance of up to $700 million in Utilities System Improvement Revenue Bonds and $225 million in refunding bonds, as well as rezoning 7.33 acres at Bradley Ridge to a public park. Additional items approved were a hearing‑officer appointment amendment, several intergovernmental agreements, retiree recognitions, and board appointments.

• Approved Consent Calendar items, including Bradley Ridge park rezoning (Ordinance 25-60) – unanimous 9-0-0-0
• Authorized Utilities System Refunding Revenue Bonds up to $225 million (Ordinance 25-62) – unanimous 9-0-0-0
• Authorized Utilities System Improvement Revenue Bonds up to $700 million (Ordinance 25-63) – unanimous 9-0-0-0
• Amended code to appoint hearing officers (Ordinance 25-64) – unanimous 9-0-0-0
• Approved Quarterly Retiree Resolution (Resolution 91-25) – unanimous 9-0-0-0
• Adopted intergovernmental agreement with USAFA for Monument Creek watershed (Resolution 92-25) – unanimous 9-0-0-0
• Adopted intergovernmental agreement establishing ROY Water Authority (Resolution 94-25) – unanimous 9-0-0-0
• Approved City Council appointments to boards, commissions, and committees (Item 25-376) – unanimous 9-0-0-0

City Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss an ordinance that would remove the requirement that the city auditor be a certified public accountant, amending the appointment of Natalie Lovell. They will also consider an amendment to the Unified Development Code regarding battery-charged electric and security detection fencing. Presentations include updates on the Salvation Army Family Hope Center, Careers in Construction Colorado, and a resident sentiment survey from Visit COS. A closed executive session is planned to discuss negotiations for an intergovernmental agreement on facilities at Peak Innovation Park.

• Ordinance to remove CPA requirement for City Auditor position (Item 7.A)
• Ordinance amending Unified Development Code for battery-charged electric fencing and security detection fencing (Item 7.B)
• Presentation: Salvation Army Family Hope Center (Item 5.A)
• Presentation: Visit COS Resident Sentiment Survey and Destination Master Plan (Item 5.C)
• Closed executive session on Peak Innovation Park intergovernmental agreement (Item 10B)

The City Council approved the minutes from the July 7, 2025 work session without a formal vote (consensus). No other substantive actions or votes were recorded during the July 21, 2025 work session.

• Approved July 7, 2025 work session minutes (consensus)

Liquor and Beer License Hearings

The Liquor and Beer License Hearings body will consider four new applications for hotel/restaurant and tavern liquor licenses. Public testimony is allowed; written comments must be filed by the Tuesday before the meeting.

• Kallos Colorado LLC d/b/a Latin Social: new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License at 316 N Tejon Street, Suite 100
• Kichi BBQ by CnL LLC d/b/a BBQ & Hotpot Story: new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License at 3255 Cinema Point
• Mezcalita R & J LLC d/b/a Mezcalita: new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License at 162 Tracker Drive, Suite 110
• Ross Up LLC d/b/a Inked & Infused: new Tavern Liquor License at 2125 N Weber Street

Hearing Officer Berns called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. The board approved four applications for new hotel, restaurant, and tavern liquor licenses. Each approved application was forwarded to the Liquor Enforcement Division of the Colorado Department of Revenue for action. The meeting adjourned at 9:46 a.m.

• Approved Kallos Colorado LLC d/b/a Latin Social hotel & restaurant liquor license, forwarded to Liquor Enforcement Division
• Approved Kichi BBQ by CnL LLC d/b/a BBQ & Hotpot Story hotel & restaurant liquor license, forwarded to Liquor Enforcement Division
• Approved Mezcalita R & J LLC d/b/a Mezcalita hotel & restaurant liquor license, forwarded to Liquor Enforcement Division
• Approved Ross Up LLC d/b/a Inked & Infused tavern liquor license, forwarded to Liquor Enforcement Division

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will consider a conditional use request to permit office and warehouse uses on an approximately 20,000‑sq‑ft lot at 3760 East Boulder Street in the MX‑L/AP‑O zone. It will also review a rezoning application to change 2,163 sq ft at 10 South 23rd Street from R‑2 (Two‑Family) to MX‑N (Mixed‑Use Neighborhood Scale). A use variance will be discussed to allow a nonprofit conference and education center on 3.24 acres at 2 Penrose Boulevard.

• Conditional Use – office and warehouse at 3760 E Boulder St (≈20,000 sq ft) in MX‑L/AP‑O zone
• Zone Map Amendment (Rezoning) – 10 S 23rd St from R‑2 to MX‑N (2,163 sq ft)
• Use Variance – nonprofit conference and education center at 2 Penrose Blvd (3.24 acres) in R‑E/HS‑O/WUI‑O overlays
• Approval of minutes from the June 11 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Consent calendar items for the meeting

The commission unanimously appointed Commissioner Marty Rickett as Acting Chair after the Chair was absent. The body also approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting and adopted the consent calendar. The consent calendar included approval of a conditional use allowing office and warehouse uses on the 20,000‑sq‑ft lot at 3760 E Boulder St. No other items were voted on.

• Appointed Marty Rickett as Acting Chair (vote 8-0-1)
• Approved June 11, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (vote 4-0-1-4)
• Approved Consent Calendar (vote 8-0-1)
• Approved Conditional Use for office and warehouse at 3760 E Boulder St (included in Consent Calendar)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing for an appeal of the City Planning Commission's denial of a development plan for 6.94 acres at the northeast corner of N Carefree Circle and Peterson Road (Flats at Sand Creek). The consent calendar includes first presentations on a rezone of 7.33 acres to public park, several utilities bond ordinances totaling up to $980 million, a cemetery fee increase for 2026, and resolutions authorizing eminent domain for road projects on Academy Boulevard and Marksheffel Road. Other items include a resolution approving an amended 2025 budget for the MW Retail Business Improvement District and an ordinance amending the retail marijuana sales tax special fund.

• Public hearing for appeal of a 6.94-acre development plan (Flats at Sand Creek) at N Carefree Circle and Peterson Road
• Rezone of 7.33 acres southwest of Bradley Landing Blvd and Legacy Hill Dr from PDZ/AP-O to PK/AP-O (public park)
• Ordinance for up to $700 million in Utilities System Improvement Revenue Bonds and up to $55 million in Refunding Revenue Bonds
• Resolutions authorizing eminent domain for Academy Boulevard Reconstruction and Marksheffel Road Improvements using PPRTA funds
• Resolution establishing 2026 cemetery fees for the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Cemetery Enterprise

The council approved, by unanimous consent, the first reading of several utility bond ordinances authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds totaling up to $980 million. It also approved the first‑reading rezoning ordinance for 7.33 acres near Bradley Landing Blvd and confirmed Daphne Burlingame as a per‑diem municipal court judge. All items on the Consent Calendar were adopted unanimously.

• Approved first reading of utility bond ordinance authorizing $225M refunding bonds (9-0-0)
• Approved first reading of utility bond ordinance authorizing $700M improvement bonds and $55M refunding bonds (9-0-0)
• Approved first reading of standby bond purchase agreement (9-0-0)
• Approved first reading of Bradley Ridge 5 Park rezone ordinance (9-0-0)
• Confirmed Daphne Burlingame as per diem municipal court judge (9-0-0)
• Adopted all Consent Calendar items by unanimous consent (9-0-0)
• Approved city council appointments to boards, commissions, and committees (9-0-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing eminent domain for Academy Boulevard reconstruction project (9-0-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss an intergovernmental agreement with the U.S. Air Force Academy for Monument Creek watershed and habitat restoration services. They will also consider a resolution authorizing eminent domain for the Marksheffel Road improvements project, and an ordinance amending the Unified Development Code regarding public art. A presentation on the Clean & Safe Pilot Program is scheduled.

• Intergovernmental agreement with USAFA for Monument Creek watershed and habitat restoration services
• Resolution to rescind prior resolution and authorize eminent domain for Marksheffel Road improvements (Woodmen Road to North Carefree Circle) using PPRTA funds
• Ordinance amending Chapter 7 (UDC) pertaining to public art
• Clean & Safe Pilot Program presentation by Downtown Partnership
• Executive session on lawsuit Al’morion Germany v. City, et al.

The City Council unanimously authorized the city to represent the officer in Al’morion Germany v. City. The council also approved the June 23 work‑session minutes by consensus. Resolutions were presented to enter an intergovernmental agreement with the U.S. Air Force Academy, to rescind a prior resolution and use eminent‑domain for the Marksheffel Road project, and to amend the public‑art code, but no votes were recorded on those items.

• Authorized city to defend officer in Al’morion Germany v. City (consensus)
• Approved June 23 work‑session minutes (consensus)
• Presented resolution for intergovernmental agreement with USAFA (no vote recorded)
• Presented resolution rescinding Resolution 79‑25 and authorizing eminent‑domain for Marksheffel Road project (no vote recorded)
• Presented ordinance amending public‑art provisions of the Unified Development Code (no vote recorded)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will consider reports of acceptability for two residential projects. Both items involve adding or enlarging decks at properties on North Tejon Street.

• Report of acceptability to enlarge a rear deck and add an upper level deck at 1614 N Tejon
• Report of acceptability to add a 200 square foot upper-level deck at 1424 North Tejon Street

The board approved the June 2, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0‑1‑1 vote. It approved a new 200‑sq‑ft upper‑level deck at 1424 N Tejon Street (consent calendar) with a 6‑0‑1 vote. It also approved the Report of Acceptability to enlarge and add an upper‑level deck at 1614 N Tejon Street, also by a 6‑0‑1 vote.

• Approved June 2, 2025 board minutes (5‑0‑1‑1)
• Approved 200 sq ft upper‑level deck at 1424 N Tejon St (consent calendar) (6‑0‑1)
• Approved Report of Acceptability for rear deck enlargement at 1614 N Tejon St (6‑0‑1)
• Resident pulled 1614 N Tejon deck item off consent agenda

City Planning Commission Work Session

The Planning Commission is meeting to review several quasi-judicial requests for conditional use, rezoning, and a use variance. The body will also receive a presentation regarding updates to the Colorado Springs Landscape Manual.

• Conditional Use for office and warehouse uses at 3760 East Boulder Street
• Rezoning of 2,163 square feet at 10 South 23rd Street from R-2 to MX-N
• Use Variance for a Nonprofit Conference and Education Center at 2 Penrose Boulevard
• Presentation on updates to the Colorado Springs Landscape Manual

City Council

The Colorado Springs City Council will hold public hearings on a rezoning for the Tava Mountain Energy Storage Facility at 1133 South Royer Street and an appeal of the Fishers Canyon Open Space Master and Management Plan. The consent calendar includes utility rate adjustments (gas and electric), property acquisitions using eminent domain for road projects, a marijuana tax fund amendment, and an annexation of 14.12 acres. The council will also receive a 2025/2026 budget update and consider eliminating minimum parking requirements in transit service areas.

• Public hearing on rezoning 6.18 acres at 1133 South Royer Street from GI to PDZ for Tava Mountain Energy Storage Facility (max 180,000 sq ft, 80 ft height)
• Public hearing on appeal of Fishers Canyon Open Space Master and Management Plan
• Utility rate resolutions: Gas cost adjustment and electric cost adjustment effective July 1, 2025
• Property acquisitions for Marksheffel Road improvements using PPRTA funds, including eminent domain against Wal-Mart and PRD Real Estate LLC
• Annexation of 14.12 acres (PTAA Addition No. 1) with hearing set for August 12, 2025

The council adopted the Consent Calendar, which included resolutions amending the Tuscan Foothills Village Metropolitan District service plan, authorizing up to $1,420,000 in debt for the district, and setting new gas and electric rates effective July 1, 2025. All items on the Consent Calendar were approved by unanimous consent (9‑0‑0‑0). Additional resolutions recognizing Independence Day, designating July as National Park and Recreation Month, and appointing members to boards and commissions were also adopted unanimously.

• Adopted Consent Calendar (9-0-0-0)
• Approved amendment to Tuscan Foothills Village MD service plan (9-0-0-0)
• Authorized debt issuance up to $1,420,000 for Tuscan Foothills Village MD (9-0-0-0)
• Approved acquisition of real property and easements for Dublin Boulevard Improvements (9-0-0-0)
• Approved acquisition of Wal‑Mart Real Estate Business Trust property for Marksheffel Road improvements (9-0-0-0)
• Approved acquisition of PRD Real Estate LLC property for Marksheffel Road improvements (9-0-0-0)
• Adopted gas cost adjustment and capacity charge rates effective July 1, 2025 (9-0-0-0)
• Adopted electric cost adjustment, capacity charge, and green power rates effective July 1 and Oct 1, 2025 (9-0-0-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss several resolutions and ordinances at this work session. A resolution authorizing eminent domain to acquire easements for the Academy Boulevard Reconstruction and Chelton Road Multi-Use Path projects using PPRTA funds is on the agenda. Also up for discussion are an ordinance amending the Unified Development Code regarding public art requirements, a resolution setting 2026 cemetery fees, and a resolution to lease the City Auditorium to AVA Presents, LLC. An informational presentation on the Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane annexation will be given.

• Resolution authorizing use of eminent domain to acquire easements from Vande Lay Capital Partners, LLC & BIG CSCO Owner, LLC for Academy Boulevard Reconstruction (Fountain Boulevard to Milton Proby Parkway) and Chelton Road Multi-Use Path project using PPRTA funds
• Ordinance amending Chapter 7 (Unified Development Code) pertaining to public art (Legislative, all council districts)
• Resolution repealing Resolution No. 71-24 and establishing 2026 fees and charges for the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Cemetery Enterprise
• Resolution finding a public purpose in leasing the City Auditorium to AVA Presents, LLC
• Informational presentation on the proposed Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane Addition No. 1 Annexation (Annexation Policy Checkpoint)

The June 23, 2025 work session introduced a resolution to renew the CDL testing unit license, a resolution authorizing possession and use agreements for easements, an ordinance amending hearing officer appointments, a resolution amending the MW Retail Business Improvement District operating plan, an ordinance amending the public art code, and a resolution establishing cemetery fees. No votes, approvals, denials, or tabling actions were recorded for any of these items.

Liquor and Beer License Hearings

The city is reviewing one request to modify an existing liquor license premises and four applications for new liquor licenses. Interested parties may appear to speak for or against the approvals.

• Premises modification for Mexico Real Family Restaurant at 3802 Maizeland Road
• New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Mexico Real Family Restaurant 3 at 4375 Sinton Road
• New Tavern Liquor License for La Santa Bar at 3535 N Carefree Circle
• New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Moctezuma Mexican Grill at 1015 N Academy Boulevard
• New Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Retailer License for QuikTrip #4297 at 1590 N Academy Boulevard

The hearing officer approved a modification of premises for Mexico Real Family Restaurant 2 and four new liquor license applications: Mexico Real Family Restaurant 3, La Santa Bar, Moctezuma Mexican Grill, and QuikTrip #4297. Each approved application was forwarded to the Liquor Enforcement Division of the Colorado Department of Revenue for action.

• Approved modification of premises for Mexico Real Family Restaurant 2 Inc (3802 Maizeland Rd)
• Approved new hotel and restaurant liquor license for Mexico Real Family Restaurant 3 Inc (4375 Sinton Rd)
• Approved new tavern liquor license for La Santa Bar LLC (3535 N Carefree Circle)
• Approved new hotel and restaurant liquor license for Moctezuma North Academy LLC (1015 N Academy Blvd)
• Approved new fermented malt beverage and wine retailer license for QuikTrip Corp #4297 (1590 N Academy Blvd)

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a 42.43-acre annexation for residential development (Peach Ranch), along with related land use plan and zoning. Other items include a conditional use for expanding a retail marijuana cultivation facility, a park rezone, a self-storage facility, and two citywide ordinance amendments (electric fencing and minimum parking requirements in transit areas). Consent calendar items may be approved without discussion.

• Conditional use to expand retail marijuana cultivation to 5,700 sq ft at 1105 South Chelton Road
• Rezone of 7.33 acres at Bradley Landing Blvd and Legacy Hill Dr from PDZ/AP-O to PK/AP-O (public park)
• Conditional use for self-storage facility on 3.34 acres near S Academy Blvd and Airport Rd
• Peach Ranch Addition No. 1 annexation of 42.43 acres east of Research Parkway and N Powers Blvd
• Ordinance amendments on battery-charged electric fencing and minimum parking requirements in transit service areas

The commission approved the minutes from the April 9 and May 14 meetings. It also approved the Consent Calendar, which bundles routine items. All three actions passed with recorded vote tallies.

• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (vote 6-0-3)
• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (vote 5-0-3-1)
• Approved Consent Calendar (vote 6-0-3)

City Council

The City Council will consider a supplemental appropriation of $794,740 to the Park Land Dedication Ordinance Fund to buy a 5.75-acre property from El Paso County School District 20 for Cumbre Vista expansion. Also on the agenda are a first reading of an Economic Development Agreement with Project Short Circuit, a rezoning of 6.18 acres at 1133 South Royer Street, a use variance for a daycare at 2380 Montebello Drive West, and the filing of an annexation petition for Kettle Creek Addition No. 1. The meeting includes several recognition proclamations and resolutions.

• Supplemental appropriation of $794,740 for park land purchase (Cumbre Vista expansion) from School District 20
• First presentation of Economic Development Agreement with Project Short Circuit
• First reading to rezone 6.18 acres at 1133 South Royer Street from GI to PDZ (public hearing set for June 24)
• Use variance for a child daycare center on 4.83 acres at 2380 Montebello Drive West
• Annexation petition filed for Kettle Creek Addition No. 1 (2060 Old Ranch Road)

The council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included a $794,740 supplemental appropriation to purchase a 5.75‑acre property for park expansion, and adopted a resolution for an Economic Development Agreement with Project Short Circuit. They also approved the annexation petition for Kettle Creek Addition No. 1 and adopted several recognitions and retiree appreciation resolutions. All votes were recorded as 8‑0‑1‑0 (8 yes, 0 no, 1 excused, 0 abstain).

• Approved $794,740 supplemental appropriation for park land purchase (8-0-1-0)
• Adopted Economic Development Agreement with Project Short Circuit (8-0-1-0)
• Approved annexation petition for Kettle Creek Addition No. 1 (8-0-1-0)
• Adopted Juneteenth Freedom Day proclamation (8-0-1-0)
• Adopted Western Wear Days resolution (8-0-1-0)
• Adopted Elder Abuse Awareness Day resolution (8-0-1-0)
• Adopted appreciation resolution for Maria Montoya (8-0-1-0)
• Approved appointments to boards, commissions, and committees (8-0-1-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council work session will discuss several resolutions, including the use of eminent domain to acquire property for the Marksheffel Road and Dublin Boulevard improvements using PPRTA funds. Other items include an amended service plan and debt issuance for the Tuscan Foothills Village Metropolitan District, and an ordinance amending the special fund for retail marijuana sales tax. As a work session, no final votes will be taken.

• Resolution authorizing eminent domain and possession agreement for a Wal-Mart property on Marksheffel Road Improvements (Woodmen Road to North Carefree Circle)
• Resolution authorizing eminent domain and possession agreement for a PRD Real Estate LLC property on the same Marksheffel Road project
• Resolution to acquire real property and easements using PPRTA funds for Dublin Boulevard Improvements (Peterson Road to Marksheffel Road)
• Amended service plan for Tuscan Foothills Village Metropolitan District (Centennial Boulevard and North 30th Street)
• Ordinance amending Section 108 of the Retail Marijuana Sales Tax special fund

The work session included presentations of resolutions to amend the Tuscan Foothills Village Metropolitan District service plan, authorize debt issuance for that district, and acquire property and easements for the Dublin Boulevard and Marksheffel Road projects using PPRTA funds. An ordinance to amend the special fund for retail marijuana sales tax expenditures was also presented. The minutes do not record any vote tallies or final approvals, so no formal decisions were documented.

City Planning Commission Work Session

The Planning Commission will consider several land use requests, including a large annexation and rezoning for residential use. The body will also discuss city-wide ordinance changes regarding parking requirements in transit areas and electric fencing systems.

• Annexation and residential land use plan for 42.43 acres at Research Parkway and North Powers Boulevard
• Ordinance amending minimum parking requirements in applicable transit service areas
• Ordinance regarding battery-charged electric fencing and security detection fencing systems
• Conditional use for retail marijuana cultivation expansion (1,800 to 5,700 sq ft) at 1105 South Chelton Road
• Zone change of 7.33 acres to Public Park (PK/AP-O) southwest of Bradley Landing Boulevard and Legacy Hill Drive

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will consider two consent calendar items: a 275-square-foot ADA bathroom addition at Chadbourn Community Church (402 Conejos St.) and renovation of front porch steps at 1419 N Tejon St. The board will also hear presentations on Palmer High School and a Historic Resource Survey Plan. Minutes from May 2, 2025, will be approved.

• Report of Acceptability for 275 sq ft addition at Chadbourn Community Church, 402 Conejos Street
• Report of Acceptability to replace wooden front steps with brick steps and renovate handrails/columns at 1419 N Tejon Street
• Presentation on Palmer High School by NES, Inc.
• Presentation on Historic Resource Survey Plan by Tatanka Historical Associates
• Approval of minutes from May 2, 2025 meeting

The Historic Preservation Board approved the minutes from the May 2, 2025 meeting by a vote of 6-0-1. The board also approved the consent calendar by a vote of 6-0-1. Chair Lowenberg was absent for both votes. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved May 2, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Approved consent calendar (6-0-1)

City Council Work Session

City Council will discuss an Economic Development Agreement with Project Short Circuit. The session also includes an update on airport utility infrastructure.

• Economic Development Agreement with Project Short Circuit
• Airport Utility Infrastructure Update

The City Council approved the May 12, 2025 work‑session minutes with unanimous consensus. A resolution for an Economic Development Agreement with Project Short Circuit was presented, but no vote or comment was recorded. Staff gave an update on utility infrastructure needs for Peak Innovation Park, with no formal action taken. The council adjourned at 10:02 AM.

• Approved May 12, 2025 work‑session minutes (consensus)
• Presented Project Short Circuit Economic Development Agreement (no vote recorded)

City Council

City Council will discuss multifamily housing bonds and a resolution opposing state housing laws. The body is also deciding on several zoning map amendments and a land acquisition for Cumbre Vista Park.

• Multifamily housing revenue bonds for Royal Pine Apartments Project up to $60,000,000
• Supplemental appropriation of $794,740 for 5.75 acres for Cumbre Vista Park Extension
• Supplemental appropriation of $194,000 to the Lodgers & Auto Rental Tax (LART) Fund
• Zoning amendments for 1222 N Academy Blvd, 1202 N Academy Blvd, and 2024 E Boulder St
• Establishment of a Historic Preservation Overlay for the 4.15-acre Parkside Historic District

The council unanimously approved the acquisition of about 5.75 acres for the Cumbre Vista Park Extension and a supplemental appropriation of $794,740 to fund the purchase. A separate ordinance providing a $194,000 supplemental appropriation to the Lodgers & Auto Rental Tax Fund also passed unanimously. The appointment to the Pikes Peak Library District Board of Trustees was rejected by a 3‑6 vote. Several resolutions, including a D‑Day honor and designating May as Historic Preservation Month, were adopted unanimously.

• Consent Calendar items approved unanimously (9-0)
• Resolution honoring D‑Day adopted (9-0)
• Resolution designating May as Historic Preservation Month adopted (9-0)
• Appointment to Pikes Peak Library District Board of Trustees rejected (3-6)
• Resolution authorizing acquisition of ~5.75 acres for Cumbre Vista Park Extension approved (9-0)
• Ordinance approving $794,740 supplemental appropriation for park purchase passed (9-0)
• Ordinance approving $194,000 supplemental appropriation to LART Fund passed (9-0)

Liquor and Beer License Hearings

The City of Colorado Springs is holding hearings to review one modification to an existing liquor license and two new license applications. Parties in interest may appear to speak for or against these specific applications.

• Modification of premises for Zocalo Corp at 418 S Tejon Street, Suites 100 & 120
• New Tavern Liquor License application for RD Mill Liquors, LLC at 1677 Jet Wing Drive, Unit A
• New Entertainment Facility License application for Springs Pickleball, LLC at 2975 New Center Point

The hearing officer approved a modification of Zocalo Corp's existing hotel and restaurant liquor license at 418 S. Tejon Street. New tavern and entertainment facility licenses were approved for RD Mill Liquors at 1677 Jet Wing Drive and Springs Pickleball #2 at 2975 New Center Point. All approved applications were forwarded to the Liquor Enforcement Division of the Colorado Department of Revenue for action.

• Approved modification of Zocalo Corp premises (forwarded to Liquor Enforcement Division)
• Approved new tavern liquor license for RD Mill Liquors (forwarded to Liquor Enforcement Division)
• Approved new entertainment facility license for Springs Pickleball #2 (forwarded to Liquor Enforcement Division)

City Planning Commission

The Colorado Springs Planning Commission will consider a consent calendar including a zone change for a 4.49-acre battery energy storage facility, two conditional uses for retail marijuana cultivation, a child care center use variance, and a deck replacement variance. New business items include a conditional use for self-storage and an ordinance amending the public art requirements in the Unified Development Code. All items are quasi-judicial or legislative hearings open to public comment.

• Zone change for Tava Mountain Battery Energy Storage Facility: 4.49 acres at 1133 S Royer St, from GI to PDZ, up to 180,000 sq ft and 80 ft height
• Conditional use for retail marijuana cultivation at 817 Wooten Rd (1.58 acres, BP district)
• Conditional use for retail marijuana cultivation at 2211 E Boulder St (0.26 acres, MX-L district)
• Use variance for a child day care center at 2380 Montebello Dr W (4.83 acres, R-E district)
• Conditional use for self-storage on ~3 acres northwest of S Academy Blvd and Airport Rd (MX-M district with overlays)

The commission voted to approve the Consent Calendar, removing items 5.A and 5.B. The motion passed with seven votes in favor, zero against, and two abstentions. No other formal actions were recorded in the meeting minutes.

• Approved Consent Calendar, pulling items 5.A and 5.B (vote 7-0-2)

City Council

The City Council will consider approving a $1.48 million bond for the First and Main Business Improvement District No. 2, along with a $194,000 supplemental appropriation for Lodgers & Auto Rental Tax projects. The meeting also includes several zoning map amendments and resolutions regarding housing and public works.

• Approving $1,484,000 in bonds for First and Main BID 2
• Supplemental appropriation of $194,000 for LART projects
• Vacating 0.034 acres of Fillmore Place right-of-way
• Rezoning 0.41 acres at 1222 N. Academy Blvd to MX-M
• Establishing a Historic Preservation Overlay for Parkside District

The council unanimously approved the Consent Calendar, which included resolutions for the First & Main BID operating plan, a $1,484,000 bond issuance, acquisition of property for the Marksheffel Road project, and an annexation petition for Miller Downs. The Fillmore Place public right‑of‑way vacation ordinance was approved on first reading with an 8‑1 vote. Several recognition resolutions were also adopted unanimously.

• Consent Calendar approved by unanimous vote (9-0)
• Resolution adopting amended 2025 operating plan and budget for First & Main BID No.2 (on Consent Calendar)
• Resolution approving issuance of limited tax general obligation bonds up to $1,484,000 for First & Main BID No.2 (on Consent Calendar)
• Resolution authorizing acquisition of real property and easements for Marksheffel Road project using PPRTA funds (on Consent Calendar)
• Resolution approving annexation petition for Miller Downs at Wyoming Lane Addition No.1 (on Consent Calendar)
• Ordinance vacating Fillmore Place public right‑of‑way approved on first reading (8-1)
• Resolution recognizing May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month adopted unanimously (9-0)
• Resolution recognizing May 18‑24, 2025 as National Public Works Week adopted unanimously (9-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss a resolution to acquire approximately 5.75 acres for the Cumbre Vista Park Extension via the Park Land Dedication Ordinance program, and consider a $794,740 supplemental appropriation for the purchase from School District 20. The meeting also includes an executive session on real estate acquisition and economic development negotiations, as well as informational presentations from the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance, Pikes Peak Commission on Aging, Colorado Springs Sports Corp, and the Chamber & EDC on Lodgers and Auto Rental Tax contract updates.

• Resolution to acquire 5.75-acre Cumbre Vista Park Extension through PLDO program
• Ordinance to appropriate $794,740 from Park Land Dedication Ordinance Fund for the purchase
• Closed executive session for legal advice on real estate acquisition and economic development incentive agreement
• Lodgers and Auto Rental Tax (LART) year-end updates from Colorado Springs Sports Corp and Chamber & EDC
• Presentation from Pikes Peak Commission on Aging and Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance

Councilmember Donelson asked that items 4B.F through 4B.J be removed from the Consent Calendar, and the council agreed by consensus. The council approved the April 21, 2025 work‑session minutes by consensus. In the executive session, the council voted by consensus to authorize the city to defend its employees in the case of Laura Voepel v. Reuban Crews. The council also approved, with at least a two‑thirds vote, a closed executive session to discuss a real‑estate acquisition and an economic‑development incentive agreement.

• Removed items 4B.F‑4B.J from Consent Calendar (consensus)
• Approved April 21, 2025 work‑session minutes (consensus)
• Authorized City to defend officers in Laura Voepel v. Reuban Crews case (consensus)
• Approved Closed Executive Session on real‑estate acquisition and economic‑development agreement (≥2/3 vote)

City Planning Commission Work Session

The Planning Commission will vote on a consent calendar including a zone change for the Tava Mountain Battery Energy Storage Facility at 1133 South Royer Street, two conditional uses for retail marijuana cultivation, a use variance for a child care center, and a nonuse variance for a deck replacement. New business items include a conditional use for self-storage near South Academy Boulevard and Airport Road, and a legislative ordinance amending the Unified Development Code related to public art.

• Zone change for Tava Mountain Battery Energy Storage Facility on 4.49 acres at 1133 South Royer Street from GI to PDZ (non-residential, 180,000 max sq ft, 80 ft height)
• Conditional use to allow retail marijuana cultivation at 817 Wooten Road (BP zone district, 1.58 acres)
• Conditional use to allow retail marijuana cultivation at 2211 East Boulder Street (MX-L zone district, 0.26 acres)
• Use variance to allow a large child day care center at 2380 Montebello Drive West (R-E zone district, 4.83 acres)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 7 (UDC) related to public art (Legislative)

Downtown Review Board

The Downtown Review Board will consider a Minor Improvement Plan for a property at 415 Sahwatch St. The proposal involves converting a two-story building into the Early Connections Learning Center. The board will review façade, exterior, and landscaping improvements, as well as a warrant for a five-foot fence.

• Proposed conversion of a building to an early childhood education center at 415 Sahwatch St.
• Request for a five-foot fence within the common lawn lot frontage typology on a .65 acre lot zoned FBZ-CEN.

The Downtown Review Board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting. The board also approved the FBZ Minor Improvement Plan and warrant to convert the two‑story building at 415 Sahwatch St. into an early childhood education center, requiring a revised sidewalk plan. Both motions passed with an 8‑0‑1 vote.

• Approved March 3, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0-1)
• Approved Early Connections Learning Center FBZ Minor Improvement Plan and warrant (8-0-1, with required sidewalk plan revision)

Historic Preservation Board

The board will vote on reports of acceptability for alterations at two historic properties: a front porch and addition at 1609 N Tejon St and a detached garage at 2020 N Tejon St. A presentation on the Historic Resource Survey Plan will also be given. The meeting includes approval of minutes from February and March 2025.

• Report of Acceptability for a 260 sq ft front porch and 1,400 sq ft rear addition at 1609 N Tejon St (HIST-25-0002)
• Report of Acceptability for a 748 sq ft detached garage at 2020 N Tejon St (HIST-25-0003)
• Presentation of the Historic Resource Survey Plan (HPB 2305)
• Approval of minutes from February 3, 2025 and March 3, 2025 meetings

The Historic Preservation Board approved the February 3, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0‑2 vote. It then approved the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (7‑0). The board also approved the consent calendar unanimously (7‑0). No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved February 3, 2025 minutes (vote 5-0-2)
• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (vote 7-0)
• Approved consent calendar (vote 7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes a first-reading ordinance to rezone 0.78 acres at 3103 North Prospect Street from R-5 (Multi-Family High) to R-Flex High, setting a public hearing for May 13, 2025. Also on the agenda are approval of meeting minutes, recognitions for Small Business Week and National Volunteer Week, and council appointments to boards and commissions.

• First reading of ordinance to rezone 3103 N. Prospect Street (0.78 acres) from R-5 to R-Flex High
• Recognition of May 5–9, 2025 as Small Business Week in the Pikes Peak Region
• Recognition of April 20–26, 2025 as National Volunteer Week
• City Council appointments to various boards, commissions, and committees

The City Council approved the Consent Calendar and adopted two resolutions recognizing Small Business Week and National Volunteer Week, each by unanimous vote. Council members approved appointments to boards, commissions, and committees with an 8-0-1 vote. The council also gave first‑reading approval of the zoning map amendment for 3103 North Prospect Street, scheduling a public hearing for May 13, 2025.

• Approved Consent Calendar (9-0-0-0)
• Adopted Small Business Week resolution (9-0-0-0)
• Adopted National Volunteer Week resolution (9-0-0-0)
• Approved Board, Commission, and Committee appointments (8-0-1-0)
• Removed item 4B.D. from Consent Calendar by consensus
• Approved first reading of Prospect Village zoning amendment, setting hearing May 13, 2025 (9-0-0-0)

City Council Work Session

City Council is reviewing several housing finance proposals, including revenue bonds for affordable multifamily facilities. The session also includes year-end contract updates for tourism and cultural affairs and a budget amendment for the Lodgers & Auto Rental Tax Fund.

• Ordinance to issue up to $60,000,000 in revenue bonds for the Royal Pine Apartments Project
• Supplemental appropriation of $194,000 to the Lodgers & Auto Rental Tax (LART) Fund
• Resolution to issue revenue bonds for Bradley Ridge Apartments
• Resolution for the Amended and Restated 2025 Operating Plan and Budget for First and Main Business Improvement District No. 2
• 2024 year-end LART contract updates from Visit COS and Cultural Affairs Office of the Pikes Peak Region

The City Council approved the March 24, 2025 work session minutes by consensus. Councilmembers also agreed, by consensus, to schedule a Lodgers & Auto Rental Tax (LART) presentation for the May 12, 2025 work session.

• Approved March 24, 2025 work session minutes (consensus)
• Approved request for LART presentation at May 12, 2025 work session (consensus)

Liquor and Beer License Hearings

The Division 2 board will consider three applications for new fermented malt beverage, wine, and beer licenses. Applicants are Murphy Oil USA, Inc. (d/b/a Murphy USA) at 8050 N Academy Boulevard, Pelanne Holdings, LLC (d/b/a Doubledave's Pizzaworks) at 4132 Austin Bluffs Parkway, and Impact Sports Cards, LLC (d/b/a Impact Sports Cards & Collectibles) at 416 & 418 S 8th Street. The meeting allows interested parties to appear for or against each license. Items may be postponed, continued, or withdrawn as announced by the City Clerk.

• Murphy Oil USA, Inc. d/b/a Murphy USA #7983 – new Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Retailer License at 8050 N Academy Boulevard (N-0858159)
• Pelanne Holdings, LLC d/b/a Doubledave's Pizzaworks – new Beer and Wine License at 4132 Austin Bluffs Parkway (N-0858376)
• Impact Sports Cards, LLC d/b/a Impact Sports Cards & Collectibles – new Beer and Wine License at 416 & 418 S 8th Street (N-0858272)

The hearing officer approved three applications for new liquor and beer licenses. Each approved application was forwarded to the Liquor Enforcement Division of the Colorado Department of Revenue for further action. No other motions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 9:44 a.m.

• Approved Murphy Oil USA, Inc d/b/a Murphy USA new Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Retailer License (forwarded to Liquor Enforcement Division)
• Approved Pelanne Holdings, LLC d/b/a Doubledave's Pizzaworks new Beer and Wine License (forwarded to Liquor Enforcement Division)
• Approved Impact Sports Cards, LLC d/b/a Impact Sports Cards & Collectibles new Beer and Wine License (forwarded to Liquor Enforcement Division)

City Council

This is a largely procedural special meeting of the Colorado Springs City Council, with agenda items dominated by test presentations (Test 125-224 and Test 225-225) and standard ceremonial and administrative items. No substantive decisions, rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is essentially a test or training session.

• Second Presentation: Test 125-224
• First Presentation: Test 125-224
• New Business: Test 225-225

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with the sole purpose of electing a Council President and President Pro Tem. No other business items are on the agenda.

• Election of City Council President and President Pro Tem, presented by Councilmember Lynette Crow-Iverson.

The council unanimously elected Lynette Crow‑Iverson as City Council President (9‑0‑0‑0). The council also unanimously elected Councilmember Risley as City Council President Pro‑Tem (9‑0‑0‑0). Both elections were the only actions taken before the meeting adjourned at 2:04 PM.

• Elected Lynette Crow‑Iverson as City Council President (9‑0‑0‑0)
• Elected Councilmember Risley as City Council President Pro‑Tem (9‑0‑0‑0)

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission meeting will review several conditional use requests, multiple zoning map amendments, an appeal of a development plan, and a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Code concerning public art. Items include a drive‑through coffee kiosk at 5570 Barnes Road, rezoning of parcels on North Academy Boulevard and East Boulder Street, and the creation of a historic preservation overlay at Parkside. The commission will also consider an appeal for the Flats at Sand Creek development and a public‑art ordinance amendment (Ordinance #25‑138). Decisions will be made on these quasi‑judicial items.

• Conditional Use for a drive‑through coffee kiosk at 5570 Barnes Road (MX‑L/cr zone)
• Zoning map amendment rezoning 0.35‑acre parcel at 1202 North Academy Boulevard to MX‑M
• Zoning map amendment rezoning 0.41‑acre parcel at 1222 North Academy Boulevard to MX‑M
• Historic Preservation Overlay District designation for 4.29 acres west of North Cascade Avenue (Parkside Historic District)
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 7 of the Unified Development Code for public art (Ordinance #25‑138)

The Planning Commission accepted the consent calendar and unanimously approved two conditional use permits: a large childcare facility for Rockrimmon Christian Preschool at 260 E Woodmen Road and a drive‑through coffee kiosk for Black Rock Coffee at 5570 Barnes Road. Three zoning map amendment ordinances (25‑52, 25‑51, 25‑53) were referred to City Council for further action. The March 12, 2025 meeting minutes were approved with five Ayes and three Abstentions.

• Accepted consent calendar (unanimous Aye vote)
• Approved conditional use for Rockrimmon Christian Preschool, 260 E Woodmen Rd (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for Black Rock Coffee drive‑through kiosk, 5570 Barnes Rd (unanimous)
• Referred Ordinance No. 25‑52 (1202 N Academy Blvd) to City Council
• Referred Ordinance No. 25‑51 (1222 N Academy Blvd) to City Council
• Referred Ordinance No. 25‑53 (2024 E Boulder St & 408 Iowa Ave) to City Council
• Approved March 12, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (5 Ayes, 3 Abstentions)
• Delayed Public Art Ordinance 8.C (item called off, no vote)

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent calendar with ordinances on business improvement districts, dissolving the Public Art Commission, impound/illegal parking changes, a zoning change for Shiloh Mesa, and BID exclusions. First presentation items include an economic development agreement with Project Kokua, authorization for First & Main BID bond issuance, eminent domain for Marksheffel Road, and an annexation petition. Unfinished business includes an ordinance to amend the Unified Development Code regarding accessory dwelling units.

• Ordinance No. 25-45 amending UDC to allow accessory dwelling units citywide
• Economic Development Agreement with Project Kokua (dollar amount not specified)
• Authorization of eminent domain for Marksheffel Road expansion using PPRTA funds
• Ordinance No. 25-42 expanding authority to impound vehicles for illegal parking
• Rezoning of 1.01 acre at Shiloh Mesa Drive and Mulberry Wood Drive for higher-density multifamily

The council approved the entire consent calendar by unanimous consent (8‑0‑1‑0), adopting Ordinance 25‑41 dissolving the Public Art Commission, Ordinance 25‑42 amending vehicle impound rules, Ordinance 25‑44 excluding property from the Gold Hill North Business Improvement District, a resolution for the Project Kokua economic development agreement, a resolution authorizing a First & Main BID bond issuance, a resolution for the Marksheffel Road easement, and approving the Woodmen Road Addition No. 3 annexation petition. The council also approved appointments to city boards, commissions and committees, including reappointing Sam Friesema to the Urban Renewal Authority Board, all by the same 8‑0‑1‑0 vote.

• Adopted Consent Calendar items, including Ordinance 25‑41 dissolving Public Art Commission (8‑0‑1‑0)
• Passed Ordinance 25‑42 amending vehicle impound and illegal parking provisions (8‑0‑1‑0)
• Passed Ordinance 25‑44 excluding property from Gold Hill North BID (8‑0‑1‑0)
• Approved Resolution authorizing Project Kokua Economic Development Agreement (8‑0‑1‑0)
• Approved Resolution authorizing First & Main BID Series 2025 bond issuance (8‑0‑1‑0)
• Approved Resolution authorizing Marksheffel Road easement using PPRTA funds (8‑0‑1‑0)
• Approved Woodmen Road Addition No. 3 annexation petition (8‑0‑1‑0)
• Approved appointments to city boards, commissions and committees, including reappointment of Sam Friesema to the Urban Renewal Authority Board (8‑0‑1‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal of the Downtown Review Board's approval of a Form-Based Zone Development Plan for the ONE Vela Mixed Use Building. The project is on a 1.09-acre FBZ-CEN zoned property at the northeast corner of Sahwatch St. and W. Costilla St. in Council District 3. Council will also determine whether to hold a closed executive session regarding legal advice on the referendum process and referendum elections.

• Appeal of FBZN-24-0016 — ONE Vela Mixed Use Building at Sahwatch St. and W. Costilla St.
• 1.09-acre property zoned FBZ-CEN (Form-Based Zone – Central Sector)
• Quasi-judicial public hearing with estimated 2-hour duration
• Executive session on referendum process and election legal advice (25-186)

Councilmember O'Malley moved, and Councilmember Talarico seconded, to deny the appeal of the Downtown Review Board’s approval of the ONE Vela Form‑Based Zone Development Plan. The motion passed with six ayes, one no, and two members excused, upholding the Board’s approval. The council also voted to hold a closed executive session to receive legal advice on the referendum process, with at least two‑thirds of members agreeing. The closed session was conducted later in the meeting.

• Denied appeal of ONE Vela FBZ plan, vote 6-1-2-0
• Approved closed executive session on referendum legal advice

City Planning Commission Work Session

The Planning Commission will consider a consent calendar with several conditional use permits and rezonings, including a large childcare facility, a drive-through coffee kiosk, and rezonings on North Academy Boulevard and East Boulder Street. New business includes an appeal of the administrative approval for the Flats at Sand Creek development plan, a proposed historic preservation overlay for the Parkside Historic District, and an ordinance amending the Unified Development Code related to public art.

• Appeal of administrative approval for Flats at Sand Creek development plan at N Carefree Circle and Peterson Road (APPL-25-0003)
• Conditional use for Rockrimmon Christian Preschool large childcare facility at 260 E Woodmen Road (CUDP-25-0002)
• Conditional use for Black Rock Coffee drive-through kiosk at 5570 Barnes Road (CUDP-25-0006)
• Rezoning of 2024 East Boulder Street from R-4 and MX-M to R-Flex Medium (ZONE-22-0005)
• Historic Preservation Overlay District (HP-O) for Parkside Historic District west of N Cascade Avenue (ZONE-24-0018)

City Council

The City Council will vote on consent calendar items including annexation of the Southern Colorado Rail Park Addition No. 1 (3,107 acres) and Summit View Addition No. 1 (32 acres), as well as a $166,955 supplemental appropriation for Grey Hawk Neighborhood Park. First presentation items introduce ordinances to dissolve the Public Art Commission, increase the Jimmy Camp Creek Basin drainage fee, and amend council rules. The meeting also includes salary adjustments for the council administrator and city attorney.

• Ordinance annexing Southern Colorado Rail Park Addition No. 1 (3,107 acres) south of I-25 and Santa Fe, adjacent to Fort Carson
• Ordinance establishing a Planned Development Zone for the rail park (up to 7,000,000 sq ft, 120-ft max height)
• Supplemental appropriation of $166,955 for Grey Hawk Neighborhood Park construction using Spectrum Loop PLDO fees
• First presentation: Ordinance dissolving the Public Art Commission of the Pikes Peak Region
• First presentation: Resolution increasing the 2025 Jimmy Camp Creek Basin drainage fee

The City Council adopted all items on the Consent Calendar, including a $166,955 supplemental appropriation for Grey Hawk Neighborhood Park, salary ordinances for the City Administrator and City Attorney, and annexations of 3,107.11 acres for the Southern Colorado Rail Park and 32 acres for the Summit View Addition. Additional actions included dissolving the Public Art Commission, increasing the Jimmy Camp Creek drainage fee, acquiring a property easement, adopting service plans for the Freestyle and Meadoworks park districts, and amending city rules and vehicle‑impoundment ordinances.

• Approved $166,955 supplemental appropriation for Grey Hawk Neighborhood Park (Consent Calendar)
• Approved salary ordinances for City Council Administrator and City Attorney (Consent Calendar)
• Approved annexation of 3,107.11 acres for Southern Colorado Rail Park Addition No. 1 (Consent Calendar)
• Approved annexation of 32 acres for Summit View Addition No. 1 (Consent Calendar)
• Approved dissolution of the Public Art Commission (first reading, Consent Calendar)
• Approved increase to the 2025 Jimmy Camp Creek drainage fee (Consent Calendar)
• Approved acquisition of real property and temporary construction easement (Consent Calendar)
• Approved service plans for Freestyle and Meadoworks park and recreation districts (Consent Calendar)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hear presentations and discuss several items for introduction, including an ordinance to amend the Unified Development Code regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) across all districts. They will also consider resolutions approving an economic development agreement with Project Kokua, bond issuances for First and Main Business Improvement Districts (totaling up to $4,778,184), and authorizing eminent domain for the Marksheffel Road project. A certification of sufficiency for a petition (REF 2025-002) will be presented. The meeting includes a possible closed executive session on legal advice regarding outside counsel.

• Ordinance amending Unified Development Code for accessory dwelling units (citywide)
• Resolution approving Economic Development Agreement with Project Kokua
• Bond issuance for First and Main BID No. 1 up to $3,294,184 and BID No. 2 up to $1,484,000
• Exclusion of property from Gold Hill North Business Improvement District
• Resolution authorizing eminent domain for Marksheffel Road (North Carefree to Dublin) using PPRTA funds

The City Council unanimously approved the March 10, 2025 work‑session minutes by consensus. Several resolutions and a petition were presented, but the minutes record no votes, approvals, denials, or tabling of those items.

• Approved March 10, 2025 work session minutes (consensus)

Liquor and Beer License Hearings

This meeting is a public hearing on four new liquor license applications. The City Clerk will announce any postponements or withdrawals, then the board will hear comments for or against each application before voting to approve or deny.

• Nana's Dim Sum & Dumplings – Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License at 1895 Democracy Point, Suite 120
• Yobel – Entertainment Liquor License at 517 S Cascade Avenue, Suite F
• Veteran's Convenience Store – Retail Liquor Store License at 1910 E Fountain Boulevard
• Board & Brush Colorado Springs – Beer and Wine License at 4015 Tutt Boulevard

The hearing officer approved four applications for new liquor or beer and wine licenses. Each approved application was sent to the Liquor Enforcement Division of the Colorado Department of Revenue for further action. No other decisions were made at this meeting.

• Approved DIZHU 88, LLC d/b/a Nana's Dim Sum & Dumplings hotel/restaurant liquor license (1895 Democracy Point, Suite 120)
• Approved Yobel, LLC d/b/a Yobel entertainment liquor license (517 S Cascade Avenue, Suite F)
• Approved Jasmeen Corp d/b/a Veteran's Convenience Store retail liquor store license (1910 E Fountain Boulevard)
• Approved LoJax Creative, LLC d/b/a Board & Brush Colorado Springs beer and wine license (4015 Tutt Boulevard)

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several requests for residential development, including a proposed tiny house community and modifications to the Shiloh Mesa at Woodmen Heights plan. The body is also considering a non-use variance for a property off Coyote Point Drive.

• Proposal for an 18-unit tiny house community at 3103 North Prospect Street
• Rezoning of .78 acres at 3103 North Prospect Street from R-5 to R-Flex High
• Modification to change 1.00 acres from Minor Public Assembly to Multi-Family Residential at Shiloh Mesa Drive and Mulberry Wood Drive
• Zone change for 1.00 acres at Shiloh Mesa Drive and Mulberry Wood Drive to allow 49.99 maximum dwelling units per acre
• Non-use variance for 2.94 acres off Coyote Point Drive where 5 acres are required

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed annexation of the 3,107-acre Southern Colorado Rail Park south of Highway 25, along with related zoning and land use plan. Also up for a public hearing is the 32-acre Summit View Addition annexation near Stetson Hills Boulevard and Templeton Gap Road. Other business includes a budget supplement for Grey Hawk Neighborhood Park, an economic development agreement with Project Chocolate, and a zoning change for a property near South Union Boulevard and South Circle Drive.

• Public hearing on annexation and zoning for 3,107-acre Southern Colorado Rail Park near Fort Carson
• Public hearing on annexation and zoning for 32-acre Summit View Addition northeast of Stetson Hills Boulevard and Templeton Gap Road
• Supplemental appropriation of $166,955 from Park Land Dedication Ordinance fund for Grey Hawk Neighborhood Park construction
• Economic Development Agreement with Project Chocolate (details not disclosed)
• Zoning map amendment for 16.71 acres near South Union Boulevard and South Circle Drive to allow higher residential density

City Council Work Session

The Colorado Springs City Council will review proposed drainage fee increases, approve service plans for two new parks and recreation districts, and discuss changes to vehicle impound and settlement authority ordinances. The session will also include a closed executive session regarding economic development negotiations.

• Proposed increase to 2025 Jimmy Camp Creek Basin Drainage Fee
• Approval of service plan for Freestyle Parks and Recreation District
• Approval of service plan for Meadoworks Parks and Recreation District
• Ordinance amending vehicle impound and illegal parking procedures
• Resolution dissolving the Public Art Commission of the Pikes Peak Region

City Planning Commission Work Session

The commission will consider a non‑use variance for North Star Sanctuary, a major land‑use modification at Shiloh Mesa, and a series of rezoning, conditional‑use, development‑plan and standards‑adjustment items for a tiny‑house community at 3103 North Prospect Street. Each item is presented as a quasi‑judicial matter requiring commission approval.

• Non‑use variance for 2.94 acres in the Agriculture zone off Coyote Point Drive (North Star Sanctuary)
• Major modification of the Shiloh Mesa PDZ land‑use plan, changing 1.00 acre from Minor Public Assembly to Multi‑Family Residential
• Rezoning of 0.78 acre at 3103 North Prospect Street from R‑5 to R‑Flex High
• Conditional use approval for a tiny‑house community at the same address
• Development standards adjustments (lot size, setbacks, parking) for the tiny‑house community at 3103 North Prospect Street

Downtown Review Board

The Downtown Review Board will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a Form-Based Zone development plan for a 0.88-acre property at 524 S. Cascade Ave, including building envelope and frontage warrants. It will also consider a warrant and minor improvement plan for redevelopment of two commercial buildings at 525 and 531 S. Weber St, involving facade improvements, streetscape changes, and a reduction in required off-street parking. The board is also scheduled to approve the minutes from its February 4, 2025 meeting.

• Form-Based Zone Development Plan and Building Envelope/Frontage Warrants for 524 S. Cascade Ave (0.88 acres, FBZ-CEN zone).
• Warrant and Minor Improvement Plan for redevelopment of two commercial buildings at 525 and 531 S. Weber St (FBZ-T2 zone), including facade and streetscape improvements and parking reduction.
• Public hearing comments limited to 3 minutes per person; phone attendees must press *6 to unmute.

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will vote on a report of acceptability for an accessibility addition at 1715 Wood Avenue. They will continue discussion on a proposed Historic Preservation Overlay District for the 4.29-acre Parkside area. A presentation on the Historic Resource Survey Plan is also scheduled.

• Consent calendar: Report of acceptability for an addition at 1715 Wood Avenue, including an elevator lift system and removal of two patio columns
• Unfinished business: Zone map amendment to designate 4.29 acres as Historic Preservation Overlay District west of North Cascade Avenue between West Dale Street and West Willamette Avenue
• Presentation: Historic Resource Survey Plan by Tatanka Historical Associates
• Approval of minutes from February 3, 2025 meeting

City Council

City Council will discuss an ordinance to appoint Natalie Lovell as City Auditor and a separate ordinance regarding electrically assisted bicycles. The body will also consider a cost-sharing agreement for the Northern Monument Creek Interceptor.

• Ordinance appointing Natalie Lovell as City Auditor
• Ordinance 25-30 amending the Code of Colorado Springs regarding electrical assisted bicycles
• Northern Monument Creek Interceptor Construction Services Cost Sharing Agreement
• Resolution designating the North Academy Bridge as the Daniel T. Griffin Bridge
• Joint Proclamation recognizing March 2025 as Women’s History Month

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hear an update on the El Paso County Jail, discuss a resolution approving an Economic Development Agreement with Project Chocolate, and consider ordinances for a $166,955 park-land-dedication fee appropriation for Grey Hawk Neighborhood Park, plus salary adjustments for the City Council Administrator and City Attorney.

• Update on El Paso County Jail by Sheriff Joseph Roybal
• Resolution approving Economic Development Agreement between City and 'Project Chocolate'
• Ordinance for $166,955 supplemental appropriation from Spectrum Loop PLDO fee to Grey Hawk Neighborhood Park construction
• Ordinance repealing and resetting salary of City Council Administrator
• Ordinance repealing and resetting salary of City Attorney

City Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on the Southern Colorado Rail Park annexation, a 3,107-acre area south of Highway 25 and Santa Fe, along with its proposed PDZ non-residential zoning and land use plan. The consent calendar includes a zone change for Cottages at Spring Creek (16.75 acres) to allow higher density, and conditional use and development standards adjustment for Centerpoint Apartments at 1015 E. Pikes Peak Avenue to allow a multi-family dwelling with affordable housing. Other new business items include two non-use variances for DeLago Subdivision at 1609 W. Kiowa Street, and an appeal of a denied short-term rental permit for 5539 Cody Mesa Court.

• Southern Colorado Rail Park annexation (3,107 acres) and PDZ non-residential zoning
• Cottages at Spring Creek zone change (16.75 acres) from PDZ to PDZ with higher density
• Centerpoint Apartments conditional use for multi-family dwelling at 1015 E. Pikes Peak Ave with affordable housing
• DeLago Subdivision non-use variances for flag lot access and side setback at 1609 W. Kiowa St.
• Appeal of short-term rental permit denial for 5539 Cody Mesa Court

City Council

The City Council will consider seven ordinances annexing parcels totaling approximately 108.86 acres west of Highway 115 and south of Cheyenne Mountain State Park, along with related zoning changes. Other business includes a second presentation on excavation stop-work orders, a resolution to dispose of surplus property to Contrarian Airport LLC, and an intergovernmental agreement for interconnected bus service with Fountain.

• Second presentation of Ordinance 25-18 on excavator stop-work orders in public ways.
• Resolution to declare surplus property (Tax Schedule 5400000263) and dispose to Contrarian Airport LLC.
• Resolution approving intergovernmental bus service agreement between Colorado Springs and Fountain.
• Ordinances 25-20 through 25-26 annexing Cheyenne Mountain State Park Addition No. 1 and Rock Creek Mesa Additions 1-6 (totaling 108.86 acres).
• Ordinance 25-27 establishing an R-Flex-Med/HS-O/WUI-O zone district on 38.11 acres in the same area.

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hear presentations from Exponential Impact (business accelerator) and the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (annual report), then consider a closed executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations on a proposed economic development incentive agreement, code-named 'Project Chocolate'.

• Presentation from Exponential Impact on business acceleration programs
• Pikes Peak Regional Building Department 2024 annual report
• Agenda planner review (procedural)
• Executive session to discuss strategy for 'Project Chocolate' economic development incentive negotiations

City Planning Commission Work Session

The Planning Commission will hear a consent calendar with several rezoning and development adjustment items, including the Cottages at Spring Creek zone change and Centerpoint Apartments conditional use. The main new business is a proposed annexation and zoning for the Southern Colorado Rail Park, a 3,107-acre site adjacent to Fort Carson for industrial, military, and rail uses. Also on the agenda is an appeal of a denied short-term rental permit for 5539 Cody Mesa Court. No public comments are taken during this informal meeting.

• Southern Colorado Rail Park annexation of 3,107 acres with PDZ zoning for up to 7 million sq ft non-residential, adjacent to Fort Carson
• Cottages at Spring Creek zone change on 16.75 acres at South Union Blvd and South Circle Drive from 5.37 to 12 units per acre
• Centerpoint Apartments conditional use for a multi-family dwelling at 1015 East Pikes Peak Avenue
• Development standards adjustment to allow 23-unit multi-family as affordable housing at 1015 East Pikes Peak Avenue
• Appeal of a denied short-term rental permit for 5539 Cody Mesa Court

Downtown Review Board

The Downtown Review Board will consider two quasi-judicial items regarding downtown development. The board will review a plan for a new outdoor bar and a mixed-use building project.

• Warrant and Minor Improvement Plan for a new outdoor bar at 812 South Sierra Madre Street (Trainwreck)
• Form-Based Zone Development Plan for the ONE Vela Mixed Use Building at the northeast corner of Sahwatch St. and W. Costilla St.

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a zone map amendment to designate 4.29 acres as a Historic Preservation Overlay District (HP-O) west of North Cascade Avenue between West Dale Street and West Willamette Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from the January 6 meeting and hear staff communications.

• Zone map amendment (ZONE-24-0018) for 4.29 acres as Historic Preservation Overlay District (HP-O) in the Parkside area
• Public hearing with 3-minute comment limit for each speaker
• Approval of draft minutes from January 6, 2025 meeting

City Council

The City Council will vote on a final reading of an ordinance banning firearms in government buildings, part of the consent calendar. Also on the agenda are first presentations on several annexations, including the 3,107-acre Southern Colorado Rail Park, and a rezoning for townhomes at 520 North Twentieth Street. The council will consider updates to park land dedication fees and a resolution to acquire property for the Marksheffel Road widening project.

• Final reading of Ordinance 25-02 banning firearms in government buildings
• First presentation of Ordinance 25-04 updating park land dedication acreage and fees
• Rezoning of 2.22 acres at 520 North Twentieth Street from R-2 to R-Flex-Med/CR for townhomes
• Annexation petition for Southern Colorado Rail Park (3,107.9 acres) with a March 11 hearing
• Resolution authorizing property acquisition for Marksheffel Road from North Carefree to Dublin using PPRTA funds

City Council Work Session

The City Council work session will discuss introducing a resolution to refer a ballot question to April 2025 election to repeal Ballot Question 300, a citizen-initiated ordinance passed in November 2024. Other items include approving an intergovernmental agreement for connecting bus services between Colorado Springs and Fountain, a resolution for a ballot question allowing Class 1 e-bikes on city parks and trails, and adoption of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for federal block grants. The council also receives presentations on the Southeast Strong community plan and the Peach Ranch annexation policy checkpoint.

• Resolution referring repeal of Ballot Question 300 to April 1, 2025 municipal election
• Intergovernmental agreement for interconnecting bus services between Colorado Springs and Fountain
• Resolution to refer ballot question allowing Class 1 e-bikes on city parks and trails
• Adoption of 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for CDBG, HOME, and ESG federal block grants
• Informational presentation on Southeast Strong Community Plan (Council District 4)

Liquor and Beer License Hearings

The Colorado Springs Liquor and Beer License Hearings will hold public hearings on two new license applications. Dillon Companies LLC d/b/a King Soopers #151 seeks a fermented malt beverage and wine retailer license at 2731 North Gate Boulevard. CNI LP2, LLC d/b/a Louies Pizza seeks a hotel and restaurant liquor license at 333 N Tejon Street. The public may appear to support or oppose the applications.

• New fermented malt beverage and wine retailer license for King Soopers #151 at 2731 North Gate Boulevard
• New hotel and restaurant liquor license for Louies Pizza at 333 N Tejon Street
• Public comment opportunity at hearing

City Council

The City Council will hold first readings on a package of ordinances to overhaul marijuana licensing, establish a retail marijuana sales tax, and update zoning for medical and retail marijuana. Other first readings include a ban on sitting or lying in commercial districts, a firearms ban in government buildings, and updates to park land dedications and utility permits. Second readings and public hearings are scheduled for a zoning change at 1860 Office Club Point, the Crest at Woodmen rezoning and land use plan, and the Karman Line Addition annexation.

• Ordinance amending marijuana licensing (first reading)
• Resolution setting new marijuana business application and license fees (first reading)
• Ordinance creating a retail marijuana sales tax (first reading)
• Public hearing for Crest at Woodmen rezoning (10.181 acres at 6855 Campus Drive)
• Public hearing for Karman Line Addition No. 1 annexation

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session including a closed executive session to receive legal advice on retail marijuana licensing. Open session items include introduction of ordinances amending marijuana licensing, fees, and a new retail sales tax, as well as changes to excavation stop-work orders, acquisition of property for the Marksheffel Road project, and an ordinance on accessory dwelling units. The council will also study annexation policies for the Southern Colorado Rail Park and the city's AnnexCOS plan.

• Ordinance amending Article 2 on marijuana licensing
• Resolution establishing marijuana business application and license fees
• Ordinance creating a new retail marijuana sales tax code
• Resolution authorizing property acquisition for Marksheffel Road (North Carefree to Dublin) using PPRTA funds
• Ordinance amending Unified Development Code regarding accessory dwelling units

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a draft ordinance amending the Unified Development Code to allow retail marijuana zoning, alongside a rezoning and development plan for townhomes at 520 North Twentieth Street. The consent calendar includes a certificate of designation amendment for trash-free area removal and a conditional use for auto repair. The meeting will also approve prior minutes and hear public comments.

• Retail Marijuana Ordinance: draft amendment to UDC for zoning implementation, with licensing and taxation ordinances also in drafting (25-028).
• Uintah Townhomes: zone change of 2.22 acres at 520 N Twentieth St from R2 to R-Flex-Med, plus development plan for six 4-plexes and one duplex (ZONE-24-0014, DEPN-24-0111).
• MVS Development LLC: amendment to Certificate of Designation boundary on 22.72 acres SW of Van Buren St and Centennial Blvd (DEPN-23-0019).
• Take 5 Austin Bluffs Parkway: conditional use for auto repair on 0.36 acres at SE corner of Austin Bluffs Pkwy and Barnes Rd (CUDP-24-0023).

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will meet on January 6, 2025. The consent calendar includes a report of acceptability for replacing an existing patio and awning with a covered porch at 1320 Wood Ave and a report of acceptability for a roof‑mounted solar PV system at 1320 North Nevada Avenue. The board will also consider National Register nominations for the Dutzi Estate at 4300 Ridgecrest Drive and the Moore House at 738 North Spruce Street. Standard items such as approval of minutes from prior meetings will also be addressed.

• Report of Acceptability for replacing patio and awning with covered porch at 1320 Wood Ave (HIST-24-0015)
• Report of Acceptability for roof‑mounted solar PV system at 1320 North Nevada Avenue (HIST-24-0016)
• National Register nomination for Dutzi Estate, 4300 Ridgecrest Drive
• National Register nomination for Moore House, 738 North Spruce Street
• Approval of minutes from November 4, 2024 and December 2, 2024 meetings

City Planning Commission Work Session

The Planning Commission holds an informal work session to review the formal agenda and discuss upcoming quasi-judicial items, including a draft retail marijuana ordinance. The ordinance to amend the Unified Development Code for retail marijuana zoning is still in drafting stage and will be presented for review and recommendation. No public comments are taken during this informal meeting.

• Discussion of draft ordinance amending UDC for retail marijuana zoning implementation (25-028)
• Zone change for Uintah Townhomes at 520 North Twentieth Street from R2 to R-Flex-Med (2.22 acres)
• Development plan for Sun Mountain Townhomes at 520 North Twentieth Street (2.52 acres, six 4-plexes and one duplex)
• Certificate of Designation Amendment for MVS Development LLC (22.72 acres near Van Buren and Centennial) to remove trash-free areas
• Conditional use for auto repair at southeast corner of Austin Bluffs Pkwy and Barnes Rd (0.36 acres)