Manitou, OK

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

Historic Preservation Commission

Park and Recreation Board

City Council

City Planning Commission

City Council

Housing Advisory Board

Mobility and Parking Board

Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board

Open Space Advisory Committee

Park and Recreation Board

City Council

Historic Preservation Commission

City Council

City Planning Commission

City Council

Housing Advisory Board

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 Planning Commission

City Planning Commission

City Council

Housing Advisory Board

Open Space Advisory Committee

Mobility and Parking Board

Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board

City Council

Historic Preservation Commission

Park and Recreation Board

City Council

City Planning Commission

City Council

Housing Advisory Board

Mobility and Parking Board

Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board

Open Space Advisory Committee

City Council

City Council

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)

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

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

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

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

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

City Council

The Manitou Springs City Council is holding a budget work session to discuss the 2027 budget. No decisions will be made at this session; it is for discussion only.

• 2027 Budget Discussion

City Planning Commission

The Manitou Springs City Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 12, 2026, at 5:30 PM, in person at Memorial Hall or via Zoom. The main business is three variance requests: one for artificial turf in a landscaped area, one for setback and lot coverage variances, and one for maximum lot coverage. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from May 13, 2026, and public comment on non-agenda items.

• VAR 2609: Variance to allow artificial turf in Landscaped Area at 306 Canon Avenue
• VAR 2605 & VAR 2606: Setback Variance and Lot Coverage Variance at 2 Grand Avenue
• VAR 2607 and VAR 2608: Maximum Lot Coverage Variance at 411 Pawnee
• Approval of CPC Minutes from 05.13.26

City Council

The Manitou Springs City Council will hold a work session and special meeting to discuss three items: the Fountain Creek Watershed District's in-lieu fee program, a planned sign permit for a Highway 24 'Manitou Springs' sign, and direction on a potential ballot measure for the November 2026 election. The council may take action on these items. The meeting will also include a budget meeting agenda, council correspondence, and a city administrator report.

• Discussion of Fountain Creek Watershed District In-Lieu Fee Program
• Planned Sign Program Permit PSP 2601 for Hwy 24 'Manitou Springs' sign
• Direction on potential ballot measure for November 2026 election
• Budget meeting agenda in special session

Historic Preservation Commission

The Manitou Springs Historic Preservation Commission will meet on August 5, 2026, to review new construction projects, discuss code revisions, and receive updates on public outreach and infrastructure repairs. The meeting includes public comment and unfinished business from prior sessions.

• MCAC 2613 - 112 South Path - New Construction review
• MCAC 2614 - 809 Midland (Accessory Structure, After the Fact) review
• Chapter 17 Code Revision Discussion
• Update on Creek Wall Repair at 218 Ruxton
• Task Assignment for Public Outreach Efforts and Goals

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2026 annual budget. The body will also consider a settlement agreement with the Manitou and Pikes Peak Railroad Company and a sign program permit for Highway 24.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 0726 to amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Budget
• Settlement Agreement with the Manitou and Pikes Peak Railroad Company
• Planned Sign Program Permit PSP 2601 for the Hwy 24 'Manitou Springs' Sign
• Resolution No. 1626 regarding Highway 24 Signage Design Plans
• Task Order No. 1 with Stantec for the Local Impact Accelerator (LIA) Code

The City Council unanimously approved a settlement agreement with the Manitou and Pikes Peak Railroad Company (COG), ending litigation and terminating the 2018 tax incentive agreement in exchange for a one-time payment of $3,200,000. The council also adopted Ordinance 0726, amending the 2026 budget and appropriating funds, which includes the settlement payment. Additionally, Rose Lyda was appointed to the Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board.

• Approved settlement agreement with COG, $3.2M payment (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 0726 amending 2026 budget and appropriating funds (7-0)
• Appointed Rose Lyda to Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Task Order No. 1 with Stantec (7-0)
• Removed items I3 and I4 from agenda, rescheduled to next meeting (7-0)

Park and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hold its August 3, 2026 meeting remotely to discuss park improvements, resurfacing projects, and partnership opportunities. No minutes are available for the July meeting, and the board will review updates from the Open Space Advisory Committee and director’s report.

• Schryver Park basketball court drainage and resurfacing proposal
• Fields Park Tennis/Pickleball Court Resurfacing Project discussion
• Partnership opportunity with Pikes Peak Pickleball Alliance
• HCM 30% schematic design proposal for Overlook Park (Higginbotham Flats)
• Mabel Willie Playground Improvement Project update

City Council

The Manitou Springs City Council will meet to consider possible settlement terms for ongoing litigation involving the Cog Railway. The meeting includes an executive session to consult with the city attorney on legal advice related to the case.

• Executive session to discuss legal advice on Cog Railway litigation (El Paso County District Court Case No. 2025CV30766)
• Consideration of potential settlement terms for the Cog Railway lawsuit

The City Council voted unanimously (7-0) to direct the city attorney and staff to bring a $3.2 million settlement agreement with the Cog Railway to the August 4 meeting for formal approval, along with an amended budget and appropriation ordinance. The decision followed a closed executive session held for legal advice on the pending litigation. No other business was conducted.

• Approved the agenda as presented (7-0).
• Held executive session for legal advice on Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway Company v. City of Manitou Springs (7-0).
• Directed staff to prepare a $3.2 million settlement agreement with the Cog Railway for formal approval at the August 4 meeting (7-0).
• Directed staff to bring an amended budget and appropriation ordinance covering the settlement expenditure to the August 4 meeting (7-0).

Open Space Advisory Committee

The committee will review updates on the Black Canyon Open Space and trail map planning. The meeting includes reports on engineering and environmental impact assessments.

• BCOS Engineering Update
• BBOS Environmental Impact Assessment Update
• Black Canyon Open Space volunteer trail workday updates
• CPW Non-Motorized Trails Grant progress
• Trail map updates and Trailmixers planning

Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board

The MACH Board will make recommendations to City Council on a new member application and a change from alternate to regular membership. They will also review the proposed timeline for the 2026-2027 grant season and begin updating board guidelines. The meeting includes farewells to two departing members.

• Recommendation to City Council on Lisette Casey's change from Alternate to Regular Member
• Recommendation to City Council on Rose Lyda's application for membership
• Review and approve proposed timeline for 2026-2027 grant season
• Begin review of MACH Guidelines, Information, and FAQs
• Farewell to departing board members Wren Almitra and Marcus Medina

Mobility and Parking Board

City Council

The Manitou Springs City Council will consider several agenda items, including a contract amendment with JR Engineering for the Ruxton Avenue Improvements Project. The council will also review an updated memorandum of understanding with CRANE, appoint a new member to the City Planning Commission, and approve the audited 2025 financial statements. Additionally, the council will conduct a first reading of the 2026 budget amendment ordinance and hold a public hearing on an ordinance concerning automated vehicle identification systems.

• Approval of Contract Amendment #5 with JR Engineering for the Ruxton Avenue Improvements Project
• Approval of Updated Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Manitou Springs and CRANE
• Consider appointing Sean Warner to the City Planning Commission
• Approval of Audited 2025 Financials
• Second Reading and Public Hearing of Ordinance No. 0626 on Automated Vehicle Identification Systems

The council approved an updated Memorandum of Understanding with Creative Alliance Manitou Springs (CRANE) after removing two funding provisions (I(d) and I(e)) and rewording a maintenance-fee clause. It also unanimously appointed Sean Warner as an alternate to the City Planning Commission, approved the audited 2025 financials with an unmodified opinion, and passed a first-reading budget amendment and a second-reading ordinance on automated vehicle identification systems. No decisions were made in executive session.

• Approved updated MOU with CRANE, removing sections I(d) and I(e) and rewording II(i) (7-0)
• Appointed Sean Warner as alternate member of City Planning Commission (7-0)
• Approved audited 2025 financials with unmodified opinion (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 0726 amending FY2026 budget (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 0626 amending automated vehicle identification system code (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar as amended (7-0)

Housing Advisory Board

The Housing Advisory Board will hear a guest presentation on the DOLA ADU Grant Program and will discuss the mixed-use zoning designations and affordable housing finance models previously identified. No formal decisions are noted on the agenda. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, minutes approval, and public comment.

• Guest presentation: Overview of DOLA's ADU Grant Program
• Discussion of mixed-use zoning designations and affordable housing finance models
• Public comment on non‑agenda items
• Reports from City Council and staff liaisons

City Council

The Manitou Springs City Council meeting on July 14, 2026 includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of the agenda. The council may also hold an executive session to confer with the city attorney for legal advice regarding the case Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway Company v. City of Manitou Springs (Case No. 2025CV30766). No other substantive actions are listed.

• Call to Order
• Roll Call
• Approval of Agenda
• Executive session: legal advice on Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway Company v. City of Manitou Springs (Case No. 2025CV30766)

The City Council met in special session and unanimously approved the agenda. They then entered a 27-minute executive session with the city attorney for legal advice regarding the Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway Company lawsuit (Case No. 2025CV30766). No formal decisions were made during the session, and the meeting adjourned at 6:30 PM.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Entered executive session for legal advice on railway lawsuit (7-0)
• No formal decisions made in executive session

City Planning Commission

The Manitou Springs City Planning Commission will meet on July 8, 2026 to approve minutes, address unfinished business, hear public comments on non‑agenda items, consider new business, and receive updates. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinance proposals are listed on the agenda.

City Council

The City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance regarding automated vehicle identification systems. The body is also reviewing professional services contracts and a community budget engagement report.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 0626 concerning Automated Vehicle Identification Systems
• On-Call Professional Services Contract for WSB LLC
• On-Call Professional Services Contract for Stantec
• Reappointment of Alan Delwiche to the Urban Renewal Authority Board
• Executive session regarding Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway Company v. City of Manitou Springs

The City Council approved the consent calendar (5-2), which included two on-call professional services contracts totaling $1.3 million and the reappointment of Alan Delwiche to the Urban Renewal Authority Board. Councilors Shada and Latimer dissented. The council also unanimously approved an ordinance updating automated vehicle identification systems to comply with state law, with an amendment suggested by Councilor Wolfe. No other substantive decisions were made; the executive session was for legal advice only.

• Approved consent calendar including $1.3M in contracts and Delwiche reappointment (5-2)
• Approved Ordinance No. 0626 on automated vehicle identification systems, as amended (7-0)
• Entered executive session for legal advice on railway lawsuit; no formal decision made

Park and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss the 2026 budget and identify priorities for the draft 2027 budget. It will also review a schematic design proposal for Overlook Park/Higginbotham Flats and consider resurfacing projects for shuffleboard, pickleball, and tennis courts. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• HCM 30% schematic design proposal review – Overlook Park/Higginbotham Flats
• Shuffleboard court resurfacing
• Pickleball/tennis court resurfacing update and discussion
• Review of the 2026 budget
• Draft 2027 budget priorities

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review three exterior improvement applications and discuss code revisions. The body will also consider appointing a new commissioner and forming a public outreach sub-committee.

• MCAC 2610 - 965 Manitou Ave - Exterior Improvements
• MCAC 2611 - 80 Waltham Avenue - Exterior Alterations
• MCAC 2612 - 2 Grand Avenue - New Construction of Accessory Structure
• Consideration of Jehan-Ara Kahn for Historic Preservation Committee Commissioner
• Sub-Committee Appointments for HPC Public Outreach Efforts

The Historic Preservation Commission approved three Material Change of Appearance Certifications (MCACs). MCAC 2610 for 965 Manitou Ave was approved with a condition specifying a pine-clad double-hung window. MCAC 2611 for 80 Waltham Ave was approved, allowing removal of two stones from a retaining wall if necessary. MCAC 2612 for 2 Grand Ave was approved, contingent on variances from the City Planning Commission. The commission also unanimously recommended Jehan-Ara Khan as a full commissioner.

• Approved MCAC 2610 (965 Manitou Ave) for a window replacement, specifying the Lifestyle, Direct Set Fixed Frame Rectangle, Double Hung, with Pine Cladding (4-0)
• Approved MCAC 2611 (80 Waltham Ave) for a concrete retaining wall and trash enclosure, with a condition allowing removal of two stones if necessary (4-0)
• Approved MCAC 2612 (2 Grand Ave) for a 6-space accessory parking structure, contingent on required variances and staff approval of a modified design if variances are denied (4-0)
• Voted unanimously to recommend Jehan-Ara Khan for appointment as a full commissioner
• Tabled discussion on sub-committee appointments for public outreach until the next meeting
• Discussed Chapter 17 code revisions, including a proposed Minor vs. Major MCAC review process and ADA accommodation criteria; no formal action taken

City Council

The Manitou Springs City Council will conduct routine business including call to order, roll call, and approval of the agenda. The council will also hold an executive session to confer with the city attorney for legal advice on the case Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway Company v. City of Manitou Springs (Case No. 2025CV30766). No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Call to order
• Roll call
• Approval of agenda
• Executive session: conference with city attorney for legal advice on case 2025CV30766

The City Council met in special session and unanimously approved the agenda. The council then entered an executive session to receive legal advice from the city attorney regarding the lawsuit Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway Company v. City of Manitou Springs (El Paso County District Court Case No. 2025CV30766). After returning to regular session, the mayor confirmed no formal decision was made, and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (7-0).
• Entered executive session for legal advice on the railway lawsuit (7-0).
• Adjourned the meeting with no other items discussed (7-0).

Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board

The Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board will hold its regular meeting on June 25, 2026. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes, reports, and a guest discussion with the city communications manager. The board will present a revised rubric for review and approval, discuss its working relationship with CRANE on public‑art applications and proposed murals, and consider transferring yoga mats to Stephany Butts. An update on the MACH website transition development will also be provided.

• Presentation of revised rubric for review and approval (Wren Almitra)
• Discussion of working relationship with CRANE on public‑art applications and proposed murals (Ralph Routon)
• Consider approval of transfer of yoga mats to Stephany Butts, stored at the Manitou Art Center (Ralph Routon)
• Update on MACH website transition development (Kinsey Watts)
• Guest discussion with Alex Riegelmann, City Communications Manager, on communications role and collaboration opportunities

Mobility and Parking Board

The Mobility and Parking Board will receive several presentations, including a review of board goals and updates on the Pike Ride, Mountain Metro, SeeClickFix, Hiawatha Gardens lot, and an accessibility grant. Staff will also provide regular infrastructure and project updates. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• MAP Board Goal Review
• Pike Ride Update
• Mountain Metro Report
• Hiawatha Gardens Lot Update
• Accessibility Grant Update

Open Space Advisory Committee

The Open Space Advisory Committee will discuss several ongoing projects, including trail maintenance updates and fire mitigation efforts. A key item is a motion to approve funding for an Environmental Impact Assessment for the Bill Bauers Open Space. The committee will also consider a grant from Colorado Parks & Wildlife for non‑motorized trails and other new business items.

• Consider motion to approve funding for Environmental Impact Assessment for Bill Bauers Open Space
• Update on RMFI contract work for Black Canyon trail
• Discussion of bridge and connector trail with Kimley‑Horn and City of Colorado Springs
• Presentation on fire mitigation equipment purchase and hiring of field team
• Discuss Colorado Parks & Wildlife Non‑Motorized Trails Grant

The Open Space Advisory Committee recommended accepting the lowest responsible bid from Blue Mountain for an environmental impact assessment. The committee also supported forming a sub-committee to apply for a Colorado Parks & Wildlife grant for Black Canyon Open Space trail construction.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved May 18, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
• Recommended acceptance of Blue Mountain bid for Bill Bauers Open Space Environmental Impact Assessment (5-0)
• Supported formation of sub-committee to apply for Colorado Parks & Wildlife Non-Motorized Trails Grant

Housing Advisory Board

The Housing Advisory Board will meet to discuss the Paragon Affordable Apartments Project at 123 Manitou Ave. The board will also review mixed-use zoning designations and affordable housing finance models.

• Paragon Affordable Apartments Project - 123 Manitou Ave
• Mixed-Use Zoning Designations and Affordable Housing Finance Models

City Council

The Manitou Springs City Council will consider a consent calendar item authorizing an agreement with Myers & Sons Construction, LLC for construction manager/general contractor services on the Lovers Lane Creek retaining wall. The council will also discuss appointing Sean Warner to the City Planning Commission and hold an executive session for legal advice on a pending court case. Additional agenda items include several proclamations, a budget engagement overview, and a monthly financial report.

• Authorize contract with Myers & Sons Construction, LLC for Lovers Lane Creek retaining wall replacement
• Consider appointment of Sean Warner to the City Planning Commission
• Executive session for legal advice on Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway Co. v. City of Manitou Springs case
• Presentation of June 2026 community budget engagements overview
• Presentation of multiple June proclamations (Juneteenth, Pride Month, Pollinator Month/Week)

The council unanimously approved an amended agenda that removed all items after item G3. It then approved the consent calendar, which includes authorizing an agreement with Myers & Sons Construction, LLC for construction manager/general contractor services for the Lovers Lane Creek retaining wall replacement. Three proclamations were adopted recognizing Juneteenth, Pride Month, and National Pollinator Month/Week. The meeting was adjourned at 6:14 PM.

• Approved agenda amendment removing items after item G3 (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar (4-0)
• Authorized agreement with Myers & Sons Construction, LLC for retaining wall replacement (4-0)
• Adopted Proclamation No. 0826 recognizing Juneteenth (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation No. 0926 recognizing Pride Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation No. 0726 recognizing National Pollinator Month and Week (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)