Manitou Springs, CO

Housing Advisory Board

The Housing Advisory Board will meet to discuss a proposed prioritization policy and deed restriction framework for affordable housing developments. The board will also receive an update regarding ADU Supportive Jurisdiction Certification.

• Recommendation of an Affordable Housing Prioritization policy
• Deed restriction framework for affordable housing developments
• Update on ADU Supportive Jurisdiction Certification

Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board

Open Space Advisory Committee

Mobility and Parking Board

Park and Recreation Board

City Council

Historic Preservation Commission

City Council

City Council

City Planning Commission

City Planning Commission

Open Space Advisory Committee

City Council

City Council

Housing Advisory Board

Mobility and Parking Board

Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board

City Council

Historic Preservation Commission

Park and Recreation Board

City Council

City Council

City Planning Commission

City Council

Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board

City Council

Housing Advisory Board

Mobility and Parking Board

Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board

Open Space Advisory Committee

City Council

City Council

City Council

The City Council will discuss budget adjustments and a financial report. The body is considering resolutions to support a grant for the Black Canyon Open Space Trail and to urge voters to approve a 0.333% sales tax for the Colorado Connector Passenger Rail.

• Contracts with Colorado Springs Utilities to relocate 17 power poles and 2 terminal power poles for the Ruxton Avenue Project
• Resolution No. 2126 supporting a Colorado Parks and Wildlife grant for the Black Canyon Open Space Trail and Pedestrian Bridge
• Resolution No. 1926 urging a 'Yes' vote on Ballot Issue 7A for a 0.333% sales tax for the Front Range Passenger Rail District
• Appointment of Andrew Nicholas to the Mobility and Parking Board
• Discussion of budget adjustments and potential reductions

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will meet to discuss a major development plan and the 2027 budget. The body will also consider recommendations for commissioner reappointments.

• MJR 2601 - Major Development Plan - 123 Manitou Avenue
• 2027 Budget
• Recommendation of Commissioner Reappointments

City Council

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a work session to discuss the budget. The agenda states that no decisions will be made during this session.

• Budget discussion

City Council

The City Council will conduct a budget work session and a special session. The meeting includes an executive session to determine positions and strategy regarding the MSURA agreement with Paragon Development.

• Budget discussion
• Executive session regarding MSURA agreement with Paragon Development

General

Historic Preservation Commission

The Manitou Springs Historic Preservation Commission meets October 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM, hybrid at Memorial Hall (606 Manitou Avenue) or via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of the September 2, 2026 minutes, public comment on non-agenda items, and three other business items: Ch. 17 Revisions, 2027 Commission Goals, and task assignment for public outreach efforts and goals. No specific decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda text.

• Approval of September 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Ch. 17 Revisions discussion
• 2027 Commission Goals discussion
• Task assignment for public outreach efforts and goals
• Public comment on non-agenda items

City Council

The Manitou Springs City Council meets October 6, 2026 at Memorial Hall (606 Manitou Avenue) to consider two resolutions urging voters to support Ballot Issue 7A, a 0.333% sales tax for Front Range Passenger Rail, and Ballot Issue 2A, a 4.03% excise tax increase generating $1.1 million. It also holds public hearings on a new lodging liquor license for The Outrider Hotel at 229 Manitou Avenue and an appeal of a Planning Commission variance decision on artificial turf at 306 Canon Avenue. The consent calendar includes a design development agreement with Hord Coplan Macht for Higginbotham Flats/Overlook Park. An executive session is scheduled for legal counsel regarding Roy Chaney v. City of Manitou Springs, El Paso County District Court, 2025CV32803.

• Resolution No. 1926 urging a "Yes" vote on Ballot Issue 7A, a 0.333% sales tax in the Front Range Passenger Rail District for Colorado Connector passenger rail operations
• Resolution No. 2026 urging a "YES" vote on Ballot Issue 2A, a 4.03% excise tax increase generating $1.1 million
• Public hearing on a new lodging facility liquor license at 229 Manitou Avenue, The Ridge Hotel LLC, dba The Outrider Hotel
• Appeal of Planning Commission decision VAR2609, a variance to allow artificial turf in a landscaped area at 306 Canon Avenue
• Consent calendar: design development agreement with Hord Coplan Macht for Higginbotham Flats/Overlook Park; reappointment of Barb Winter to the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee

Council unanimously approved a resolution urging voters to support Ballot Issue 2A, a 4.03% excise tax increase. The body also approved a park design agreement and a new hotel liquor license, while denying a variance for artificial turf.

• Approved Resolution 2026 urging a 'YES' vote on Ballot Issue 2A excise tax increase (7-0)
• Approved Design Development Agreement with Hord Coplan Macht for Higginbotham Flats Park (6-1)
• Approved new lodging facility liquor license for The Outrider Hotel at 229 Manitou Avenue (7-0)
• Denied Variance 2609 for artificial turf at 306 Canyon Avenue (7-0)
• Approved September 15, 2026 meeting minutes and reappointment of Barb Winter (7-0)

Park and Recreation Board

The Manitou Springs Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meets remotely on October 5, 2026. The board is set to vote on funding replacement of sand with playground mulch at Mabel Willie Playground at a cost of $17,658.00, and to adopt a new mission statement. It will also discuss a GOCO Community Impact Grant and hear reports on projects including shuffleboard court resurfacing, Fields Park tennis/pickleball court resurfacing, and an HCM contract going to the October 6 City Council meeting.

• Vote on funding replacement of sand with playground mulch at Mabel Willie Playground ($17,658.00)
• Adopt new Mission Statement
• GOCO Community Impact Grant discussion
• Parks and Recreation Director's report: Shuffleboard Court Resurfacing and Equipment Donation; Fields Park Tennis/Pickleball Court Resurfacing Project Update; HCM Contract (10/6 City Council Meeting); Tree Committee Update
• Bill Bauers Open Space Environmental Impact Assessment reported complete; no draft minutes available from the 09-07-2026 Regular Meeting

City Council

The Manitou Springs City Council meets in a budget work session at 9:00 AM on October 5, 2026, in person at Memorial Hall, 606 Manitou Avenue. The agenda lists a single discussion item, "Budget Discussion and Direction." The agenda states that no decisions will be made at this work session. No specific budget figures, proposals, or outcomes are included in the supplied agenda text.

• Budget work session only; agenda states no decisions will be made
• Single discussion item: Budget Discussion and Direction
• Meeting held in person at Memorial Hall, 606 Manitou Avenue
• No dollar amounts, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings appear in the agenda text

Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board

The Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board meets remotely via Zoom on October 1, 2026, to review and approve revised materials for its 2027 grant season: the MACH frequently asked questions, the MACH guidelines, and the grant application questions. The board will also hear reports from city staff, the City Council liaison, and the chair, and take up a website update. The agenda also includes routine approval of the agenda and the August 27, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Review and approve revised MACH frequently asked questions for the 2027 grant season (Ralph Routon)
• Review and approve revised MACH guidelines for the 2027 grant season (Ralph Routon)
• Review and approve MACH grant application questions for the upcoming cycle (Ralph Routon)
• Website Update (Kinsey Watts)
• Approval of August 27, 2026 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The Manitou Springs Historic Preservation Commission is holding a remote work session to discuss task assignments for public outreach efforts and goals. No decisions will be made at this session; it is for discussion only. The agenda includes roll call, board correspondence, and adjournment.

• Discussion of task assignment for public outreach efforts and goals
• Remote-only work session via Zoom
• No decisions will be made at this work session
• Commission has 1 regular and 2 alternate positions available

Open Space Advisory Committee

The Manitou Springs Open Space Advisory Committee meets remotely on September 28, 2026, to hear a presentation on the Bill Bauers Open Space Environmental Impact Assessment by Blue Mountain Environmental Consulting, LLC. The committee will also receive updates on Black Canyon Open Space trail work and a Colorado Parks and Wildlife non-motorized trails grant, plus the Trailmixers program and a trail map revision project. Members will discuss a proposed 2027 Open Space Fund budget. No draft minutes are available from the 08-24-2026 regular meeting, and there are no openings for regular members or alternates.

• Presentation: Bill Bauers Open Space Environmental Impact Assessment Summary by Blue Mountain Environmental Consulting, LLC
• Black Canyon Open Space trail work updates and CPW Non-Motorized Trails Grant progress
• Proposed 2027 Open Space Fund Budget discussion
• Trailmixers Program update and Trail Map Revision Project updates
• October future item: review parcels to recommend for acquisition

Housing Advisory Board

The Manitou Springs Housing Advisory Board meets Sept. 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM in a hybrid session at Memorial Hall, 606 Manitou Avenue. The only substantive item is consideration of a letter of support for Major Development Plan #MJR 2601, a proposed 50-unit affordable housing apartment complex at 123 Manitou Ave. The board may approve or decline that letter; the agenda does not state what the letter would say or what action the city would take next. Other agenda items are procedural: call to order, roll call, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Consideration of a letter of support for Major Development Plan #MJR 2601 at 123 Manitou Ave
• Proposed project described as a 50-unit affordable housing apartment complex
• Meeting is hybrid: in person at Memorial Hall, 606 Manitou Avenue, or via Zoom link on the city website
• Board roster lists 7 members plus 1 alternate, with 2 alternate positions open

Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board

Mobility and Parking Board

The Manitou Springs Mobility and Parking Board will review its 2027 goals, receive updates on Pike Ride, Mountain Metro, SeeClickFix, and an Accelerator Grant, and consider appointing Andy Nicholas to the board. The meeting is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Approval of August 2026 board minutes
• Review of 2027 MAP Board goals
• Updates on Pike Ride, Mountain Metro, and SeeClickFix reports
• Accelerator Grant update and public comment follow-up
• Approval of Andy Nicholas' appointment to the MAP Board

Housing Advisory Board

This meeting of the Manitou Springs Housing Advisory Board has been canceled. The agenda lists only standard procedural items such as call to order, approval of minutes, public comment, reports, and new/old business, with no substantive items detailed.

• Meeting canceled
• No substantive agenda items listed

City Council

The Manitou Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent calendar items, and presentations. Key business includes a proposed amendment to the Republic Services municipal hauling contract and two public hearings on appeals of Planning Commission decisions regarding synthetic turf variances at 411 Pawnee Avenue and 306 Canon Avenue.

• Resolution No.1626 supporting Highway 24 signage design plans
• Republic Services Contract Amendment for municipal hauling
• Appeal of VAR 2608: synthetic turf at 411 Pawnee Avenue
• Appeal of VAR 2609: artificial turf variance at 306 Canon Avenue
• Monthly financial report and Incline Trail update

The City Council denied a variance request for synthetic turf installation at 411 Pawnee Avenue, citing failure to meet code criteria. Council also approved a Republic Services contract amendment to include recycling services for downtown and park areas. Additionally, a hearing for a separate artificial turf variance at 306 Canon Avenue was continued to October 6, 2026.

• Approved consent calendar as amended (7-0)
• Approved $24,000 payment to Ntiva (7-0)
• Approved Republic Services contract including recycling (7-0)
• Denied variance for synthetic turf at 411 Pawnee Avenue (7-0)
• Continued variance hearing for 306 Canon Avenue to Oct 6 (7-0)

City Planning Commission

The September 9, 2026 regular meeting of the Manitou Springs City Planning Commission has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

This is a work session where no decisions will be made. The Council will discuss the CSU Ruxton Cathodic Protection Project, land use development code updates, and a fee schedule update.

• CSU Ruxton Cathodic Protection Project presentation
• Land Use Development Code updates discussion
• Fee Schedule update discussion

Park and Recreation Board

The Manitou Springs Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet remotely to discuss a partial schematic design proposal for Higginbotham Flats/Overlook Park, with a Q&A with Robyn Bartling from HCM. The board will also consider the 2027 proposed budget, review updates on the Mabel Willie Park playground and Fields Park Court renovation projects, and discuss shuffleboard equipment rental options. The agenda includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and announcements of member openings.

• Review and discuss partial schematic design for Higginbotham Flats/Overlook Park with Robyn Bartling from HCM
• Approval of 2027 PARAB Proposed Budget
• Update on Mabel Willie Park Playground Improvement Project - estimated costs for sand removal and mulch replacement
• Fields Park Court Renovation Project Update
• Discuss shuffleboard equipment rental options

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review exterior alteration requests for 210 Iron Road and 935 Osage Avenue. The commission will also hold a worksession regarding revisions to Chapter 17 concerning demolitions and economic hardship.

• Exterior alterations at 210 Iron Road (MCAC 2616)
• Exterior alterations at 935 Osage Avenue (MCAC 2615)
• Worksession on Chapter 17 revisions regarding demolitions and economic hardship
• Task assignment for public outreach efforts and goals

City Council

The Manitou Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 1, 2026, to approve recent minutes and a contract amendment with Republic Services. The body will also act on a permit for a highway sign and enter an executive session to receive legal advice regarding the Paragon redevelopment agreement.

• Approval of Republic Services Contract Amendment for Municipal Hauling
• Action on Planned Sign Program Permit PSP 2601 for Hwy 24 'Manitou Springs' Sign
• Executive Session to discuss Paragon redevelopment agreement with Manitou Springs Urban Renewal Authority
• Approval of August 11 and August 18, 2026 meeting minutes

The City Council unanimously postponed the Republic Services municipal hauling contract amendment until before October 1, 2026, referring it back to staff to include a recycling plan. The Council also approved the Highway 24 "Manitou Springs" sign design and location, subject to CDOT approval, and approved a proclamation for Creek Week. No other substantive decisions were made; the executive session was held for legal advice only.

• Postponed Republic Services contract amendment to add recycling plan (7-0)
• Approved front sign design for Hwy 24 'Manitou Springs' sign, directed staff to send logo to CDOT (7-0)
• Approved 'Manitou Springs' option for reverse side of sign (7-0)
• Approved Crystal Hills Boulevard area as sign location (7-0)
• Approved PSP 2601 for Hwy 24 sign, conditional on CDOT approval (7-0)
• Approved Proclamation No. 1126 declaring Creek Week Sept 26-Oct 4, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar as amended (7-0)
• Approved August 11, 2026 minutes as amended (6-0, Chandler recused)

Open Space Advisory Committee

The Open Space Advisory Committee is holding a joint work session with the Mobility and Parking Board and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. No decisions will be made; the group will refine objectives for creating a new map of parks, trails, and parking information to replace an outdated version, plus a digital version for visitors.

• Develop a map showing parks, trails, and parking for Chamber of Commerce handout
• Create a digital version of the map for visitors
• Joint session with Mobility and Parking Board and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
• Work session only — no decisions will be made

Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board

The Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board will meet remotely to approve minutes, hear reports, and consider several business items. Key actions include approving revised 'About MACH' and FAQ documents for the 2027 grant season, and a request to raise the banner expense cap from $200 to $235. The board will also discuss prioritizing first-time grant requests and set topics for the September meeting.

• Approve revised 'About MACH' document for 2027 grant season
• Approve revised MACH FAQ for 2027 grant season
• Request to increase banner expense maximum from $200 to $235.00
• Discuss prioritizing first-time grant requests vs. established grants
• Consider issues for September board meeting (MACH guidelines)

Mobility and Parking Board

The Manitou Springs Mobility and Parking Board will hold a regular meeting to review its goals, including an update on the Residential Parking Permit (RPP) revision, and receive staff reports on Pike Ride, Mountain Metro, SeeClickFix, and various infrastructure projects. The board will also consider adopting a standard operating procedure. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• RPP Revision Update
• Art Installation at the Dillon Mobility Hub
• New Picnic Tables at the Dillon Mobility Hub
• PikeRide Station at the Duck Stop
• MAP Board Standard Operating Procedure

Park and Recreation Board

The Manitou Springs Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is holding a special remote meeting to discuss the Pickleball/Tennis Court Resurfacing Project scope adjustment and vote on supplemental funding for relocating the interior fence. The agenda includes only this one business item, plus routine call to order, roll call, and agenda approval.

• Vote on supplemental funding for interior fence relocation as part of Pickleball/Tennis Court Resurfacing Project
• Discussion of project scope adjustment
• Special meeting held via Zoom

The Manitou Springs Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved supplemental funding of up to $1,780 for relocating an interior fence at the pickleball/tennis court complex, after the pickleball community requested courts remain on the east side. The community raised $1,820 toward the $3,600 relocation cost, with the board covering any shortfall from the El Paso/Beckers Maintenance Fund. The motion passed 4-0.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved PARAB funding up to $1,780 for fence relocation costs not raised by pickleball community (4-0)

Open Space Advisory Committee

The Open Space Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss open space management, including a presentation on wildfire resilience, updates on the Black Canyon Open Space trail work and grant progress, and a review of the 2027 draft budget. The committee will also consider wildfire mitigation suggestions for the open space parcel list and review an engineering cost estimate from Kimley-Horn.

• Review 2027 OSAC Draft Budget
• Manitou Wildfire Resilience presentation
• Black Canyon Open Space volunteer trail workday update
• CPW Non-Motorized Trails Grant progress, budget, and resolution
• Review engineering/mobility cost estimate from Kimley-Horn

Housing Advisory Board

The August 19, 2026 regular meeting of the Manitou Springs Housing Advisory Board is canceled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items (call to order, public comment, minutes, new/old business, reports, adjournment) and lists board members and staff.

• Meeting canceled
• Standard agenda items only: call to order, public comment, minutes, new/old business, reports, adjournment
• Hybrid meeting format noted for future meetings (Zoom or in-person at Memorial Hall, 606 Manitou Avenue)

City Council

The Manitou Springs City Council will consider resolutions for a coordinated November 2026 election, including a ballot measure to increase the city's excise tax on ticket sales and admission fees by up to 4.03%. The council will also vote on purchasing wildfire mitigation and emergency response equipment, and hear presentations on a waterline project, tourism update, and financial report.

• Resolution No. 1826: ballot measure to increase excise tax on ticket sales and admission fees by up to 4.03%
• Resolution No. 1726: intergovernmental agreement with El Paso County for coordinated November 3, 2026 election
• Authorization to purchase wildfire mitigation and emergency response equipment
• Colorado Springs Utilities waterline cathodic protection project plan for fall 2026
• Change Lisette Casey from alternate to regular member of Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board

Manitou Springs City Council approved the purchase of wildfire mitigation and emergency response equipment (truck, trailer, and drone) within the $690,000 previously authorized, and approved Resolution No. 1826 placing a 4.03% increase to the City's excise tax on ticket sales and admission fees on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Council also approved Resolution No. 1726, an intergovernmental agreement with the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder for the coordinated November 3, 2026 election, and approved the August 4, 2026 minutes as amended. The rest of the meeting consisted of presentations and discussion items with no other votes.

• Approved purchase of wildfire mitigation and emergency response equipment (truck, trailer, drone) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1826 submitting a 4.03% excise tax increase on ticket sales and admission fees to the November 3, 2026 ballot (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1726 authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder for the November 3, 2026 coordinated election (7-0)
• Approved the consent calendar as amended (7-0)
• Approved the August 4, 2026 City Council minutes as amended (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:10 PM (7-0)