Manitou Springs, CO

Park and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider a request for new art installations along the Creek Walk Trail. The board will also determine its stance on trail construction in open space following an environmental impact assessment.

• Vote on 2D art installations along the Creek Walk Trail adjacent to Schryver Park
• Action on trail construction in open space based on Bill Bauers Environmental Impact Assessment
• Discussion of shuffleboard equipment storage and checkout system
• Announcement of one regular and three alternate board member openings

City Council

City Council

Historic Preservation Commission

City Council

City Council

City Planning Commission

City Planning Commission

Mobility and Parking Board

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

Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board

City Council

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

Housing Advisory Board

Open Space Advisory Committee

Mobility and Parking Board

Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board

Park and Recreation Board

Historic Preservation Commission

City Planning Commission

Housing Advisory Board

Open Space Advisory Committee

Mobility and Parking Board

Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board

Park and Recreation Board

Historic Preservation Commission

City Planning Commission

Housing Advisory Board

Open Space Advisory Committee

Mobility and Parking Board

Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board

Park and Recreation Board

Historic Preservation Commission

City Planning Commission

Housing Advisory Board

Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board

Open Space Advisory Committee

Mobility and Parking Board

Park and Recreation Board

Historic Preservation Commission

City Planning Commission

Housing Advisory Board

Open Space Advisory Committee

Mobility and Parking Board

Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board

Historic Preservation Commission

Park and Recreation Board

City Planning Commission

Housing Advisory Board

Mobility and Parking Board

Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board

Open Space Advisory Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

City Planning Commission

Housing Advisory Board

Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board

Open Space Advisory Committee

Mobility and Parking Board

Park and Recreation Board

Historic Preservation Commission

City Planning Commission

Housing Advisory Board

Open Space Advisory Committee

Mobility and Parking Board

Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board

Historic Preservation Commission

City Planning Commission

Housing Advisory Board

Mobility and Parking Board

Open Space Advisory Committee

Park and Recreation Board

Historic Preservation Commission

City Planning Commission

Housing Advisory Board

Open Space Advisory Committee

Mobility and Parking Board

Park and Recreation Board

Historic Preservation Commission

City Planning Commission

Housing Advisory Board

Open Space Advisory Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

Park and Recreation Board

City Planning Commission

Housing Advisory Board

Open Space Advisory Committee

Mobility and Parking Board

The Mobility and Parking Board will discuss goals for 2027 and review the reappointment of two board members. The meeting includes project updates and a presentation on the Local Impact Accelerator Grant.

• Local Impact Accelerator Grant presentation by Stantec
• Bill Bauers Open Space project update
• Discussion of 2027 MAP Board Goals
• Reappointment of Rolf Jacobsen and Joy Porter

Open Space Advisory Committee

The Open Space Advisory Committee will discuss the Black Canyon Open Space Master Plan and review the proposed 2027 budget. The meeting includes an executive session to consider the purchase of properties for open space acquisition.

• Local Impact Accelerator Grant presentation by Mohan Garakhalli of Stantec
• CPW Non-Motorized Trails Grant application status and timeline
• Review of the OSAC 2027 Proposed Budget
• Potential action on property purchases discussed in executive session
• Black Canyon Open Space Master Plan trail naming process

Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board

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

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

The committee approved a modified 2027 budget draft that allocates approximately $375,000 for potential acquisitions. Members also reviewed an environmental impact assessment and discussed a pending grant application for trail construction.

• Approved amended meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved modified 2027 Open Space Fund budget draft allocating approx. $375,000 to potential acquisition (5-0)

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

The Manitou Springs Housing Advisory Board unanimously approved a letter of support for Major Development Plan #MJR 2601 at 123 Manitou Ave, a 50-unit affordable housing apartment complex, with an amendment regarding local workforce prioritization. The board also agreed to investigate the ADU Grant Program and potential support for round 3 applications.

• Approved letter of support for Major Development Plan #MJR 2601 at 123 Manitou Ave with amendments (unanimous)
• Accepted the meeting agenda

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

The Historic Preservation Commission approved two Material Change of Appearance Certifications for exterior alterations. The commission also directed staff to draft changes to the demolition and economic hardship code sections.

• Approved MCAC 2616 for exterior alterations at 210 Iron Road (6-0)
• Approved MCAC 2615 for renovations at 935 Osage Avenue (5-1)
• Approved August 5, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Directed staff to draft changes separating demolition and economic hardship into two separate applications
• Postponed task assignment for public outreach efforts and goals until October

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)

The Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board approved revisions to the 'About MACH' webpage and a $35 budget overage for banners. The Board postponed a vote on revised frequently asked questions to allow for further language clarifications.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved June 25, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Approved July 23, 2026 minutes with revisions (6-0)
• Approved revisions to 'About MACH' webpage (7-0)
• Postponed discussion on revised FAQs (7-0)
• Approved $35 expenditure increase for MACH banners (7-0)

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