Everything on the agenda for the Tuesday, September 15, 2026 meeting of the Manitou Springs City Council, in the order it appears. Nothing is ranked and nothing is left out.
When: Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 6:00 PM
Where: Memorial Hall, Manitou Springs, CO
Agenda Posted on September 11, 2026 5:00 PM
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The agenda — 8 numbered items
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
E. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. September 1, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
Purpose, from the staff memo: To review and approve the meeting minutes from the September 1, 2026, City Council meeting.
Submitted by: City Clerk's Office · Time allotted: 5 Minutes
2. Presentation of Warrants
Purpose, from the staff memo: To present warrants, written from August 1, 2026, through August 31, 2026, to City Council.
Submitted by: Nate Moore, Finance Director · Time allotted: 5 Minutes
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3. Consideration of Resolution No.1626, A Resolution in Recognition and Support of the Highway 24 Signage Design Plans within the City of Manitou Springs
Purpose, from the staff memo: Approval of Resolution No. 1626, a resolution in recognition and support of the Highway 24 Signage Design Plans by the Manitou Springs City Council
Submitted by: Erin Ringsred, Planner/Landscape Architect II and Frederick Rollenhagen, · Time allotted: 5 Minutes
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G. PRESENTATION
1. Monthly Financial Report
Purpose, from the staff memo: In order to ensure fiscal responsibility, these financial reports are to be presented to Council monthly, so decisions made for the fiscal year are made with confidence.
Submitted by: Nate Moore, Finance Director · Time allotted: 10 Minutes
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2. Incline Trail Update Presentation
Purpose, from the staff memo: Provide City Council with an update.
Submitted by: Denise Howell, City Administrator · Time allotted: 45 Minutes
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H. BUSINESS
1. Republic Services Contract Amendment — Municipal Hauling
Purpose, from the staff memo: City Council to approve Amendment with Republic Services to include Municipal Hauling services in addition to the Residential Single Hauler services. City staff and representatives from Republic Services will share information on sustainability related to municipal recycling and information currently available about recycling in Manitou Springs.
Submitted by: Gillian Rossi, Parks & Recreation Director · Time allotted: 10 Minutes
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I. HEARINGS
1. Appeal of Planning Commission's Decision of VAR 2608 - Installation of Synthetic Turf at 411 Pawnee Avenue
Purpose, from the staff memo: The applicants, Curtis and Cathy Brown of 411 Pawnee Avenue, filed an appeal of the City Planning Commission's decision to deny their variance request VAR 2608. The variance request was for the applicant to exceed the maximum lot coverage for their property by an additional 5% for the installation of synthetic turf. This item has been prepared in accordance with Section 18.06.3.9.E Appeals of Planning Commission Decisions. All materials will be presented as they were for the Planning Commission hearing. An additional comment from the public was received and is attached. Draft CPC Minutes of this item are attached for viewing. They are not approved as the CPC did not meet in September to consider them. A recording of the meeting may be viewed on the city's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/lQUJnITqmF0?si=cy-kiwt-ZI973Ab_
Submitted by: Erin Ringsred, Planner/Landcape Architect II, Frederick Rollenhagen, Planning · Time allotted: 30 Minutes
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2. Appeal of Planning Commission's Decision of VAR2609 - Variance to allow artificial turf in Landscaped Area - 306 Canon Avenue
Purpose, from the staff memo: The applicants are appealing the City Planning Commission's decision for Variance VAR 2609. At this time, however, the applicant is requesting that this item be opened and immediately continued to Tuesday, October 6th, 2026. The applicant is unable to attend the meeting due to family emergency reasons as indicated on the first exhibit attached. This item has been prepared in accordance with Section 18.06.3.9.E Appeals of Planning Commission Decisions. All materials will be presented as they were for the Planning Commission hearing. An additional comment from the public was received and is attached. Draft CPC Minutes of this item are attached for viewing. They are not approved as the CPC did not meet in September to consider them. A recording of the meeting may be viewed on the city's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/lQUJnITqmF0?si=cy-kiwt-ZI973Ab_
Submitted by: Frederick Rollenhagen, Planning Director · Time allotted: 30 Minutes
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J. RECEIVE OR ACT ON COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE
K. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
ADJOURN
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