Everything on the agenda for the Tuesday, October 6, 2026 meeting of the Manitou Springs City Council, in the order it appears. Nothing is ranked and nothing is left out.
When: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 6:00 PM
Where: Memorial Hall, Manitou Springs, CO
Agenda Posted on October 2, 2026 4:53 PM
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The agenda — 11 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 15, 2026 City Council Minutes
Purpose, from the staff memo: To review and approve the meeting minutes from the September 15, 2026, City Council meeting.
Submitted by: City Clerk's Office · Time allotted: 5 Minutes
2. Consider Reappointing Barb Winter to the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee
Purpose, from the staff memo: Council to consider reappointing Barb Winter to the Pikes Peak Regional Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee (PPRTA CAC) for another term.
Submitted by: City Clerk's Office · Time allotted: 5 Minutes
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3. Design Development Agreement with Hord Coplan Macht for Higginbotham Flats/Overlook Park
Purpose, from the staff memo: Seeking City Council approval for the agreement in order to begin the design development process for Higginbotham Flats/Overlook Park.
Submitted by: Gillian Rossi, Parks & Recreation Director · Time allotted: 5 Minutes
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G. PRESENTATION
1. Proclamation No. 1226, A Proclamation Recognizing October 2026 as Arts Month in The Pikes Peak Region
Purpose, from the staff memo: To present Proclamation No. 1226 recognizing October 2026 as the 13th annual Arts Month in Manitou Springs.
Submitted by: City Clerk's Office · Time allotted: 5 Minutes
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2. Proclamation No. 1326, A Proclamation Recognizing October as Community Planning Month
Purpose, from the staff memo: The celebration of National Community Planning Mnth provides the City the opportunity to publicly recognize the participation and dedication of the members of planning commissions and other citizen planners who have contributed their time and expertise to the improvement of the City of Manitou Springs.
Submitted by: Fred Rollenhagen, Planning Director · Time allotted: 5 Minutes
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3. Mountain Metro Presentation - Spring 2027 Schedule
Purpose, from the staff memo: To present information to the City Council ahead of their October 20, 2026 meeting to ensure enough time before official action is requested.
Submitted by: Denise Howell, City Administrator · Time allotted: 30 Minutes
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H. BUSINESS
1. Consideration of Resolution No. 1926, A Resolution of the City of Manitou Springs City Council Urging the Registered Electors of Manitou Springs to Vote "Yes" on the Ballot Issue 7A Seeking Approval of a 0.333% Sales Tax in the Front Range Passenger Rail District to Fund the Operation and Maintenance of the Colorado Connector Passenger Rail for the City at the November 3, 2026 Election
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2. Consideration of Resolution No. 2026, A Resolution of the City of Manitou Springs City Council, Urging the Registered Electors of Manitou Springs to Vote "YES" on the Ballot Issue 2A Seeking Approval of a 4.03% Excise Tax Increase Generating $1.1 Million for the City at the November 3, 2026 Election
Purpose, from the staff memo: To present a resolution expressing the City Council's support for Ballot Issue 2A.
Submitted by: City Council · Time allotted: 10 Minutes
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I. HEARINGS
1. Public Hearing to Consider Issuance of a New Lodging Facility Liquor License at 229 Manitou Avenue, The Ridge Hotel LLC, dba The Outrider Hotel
Purpose, from the staff memo: To assess whether the applicant meets the legal requirements for a Lodging Facility liquor license. The City Council, serving as the Local Licensing Authority (LLA), will review evidence and hear testimony from both the applicant and local adult residents and business owners. This process will focus on the necessity for a lodging facility liquor license, the character of the applicant, the identified premises, and any other relevant information to help determine whether the license should be granted.
Submitted by: Elena Krebs, City Clerk · 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. 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. Two comments from the public were received and entered into the record by the CPC during its hearing. Since the CPC's hearing, one additional comment from the public was received. These comments are 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
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. An Executive Session to hold a conference with legal counsel for the City pursuant to Section 5.1(c) of the Manitou Springs City Charter concerning Roy Chaney v. City of Manitou Springs, El Paso County District Court, 2025CV32803.
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ADJOURN
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