Colorado Springs City Council Regular Meeting – July 28, 2026: Closed Executive Session
Colorado Springs City Council Regular Meeting – July 28, 2026: Closed Executive Session
The Colorado Springs City Council convened its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 9:00 AM in City Hall. Following the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, the Council immediately proceeded to a closed executive session, postponing all other agenda items.
Consent Calendar
- No items were considered. The consent calendar (including second presentations on urban forest ordinances, the Kettle Creek Addition No. 1 annexation and zoning, and first presentations on minutes and the Terra Mesa Metropolitan District service plan) was not addressed.
Public Comments & Testimony
- None were heard. The meeting did not reach the public comment period.
Discussion Items
- Closed Executive Session: The Council voted to enter a closed executive session under City Charter Article 3, Section 360(d) and Colorado Open Meetings Law (CRS § 24‑6‑402(4)(a) and (b)) for two purposes: (1) receiving legal advice on bond disclosures with the city attorney’s office and outside counsel; and (2) discussing the acquisition of water rights from the Public Service Company of Colorado. The session was estimated to last 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Key Outcomes
- Decision: The Council approved moving into closed executive session (with a two‑thirds vote of members present). All remaining agenda items—including recognitions, mayor’s business, unfinished business (ethics code revision, Old Colorado City DDA boundaries, PTAA Addition annexation and zoning), and new business (supplemental appropriation for South Nevada security services, Southeast Strong Neighborhood Plan)—were deferred or not addressed in the public portion of the meeting.
- Next Steps: The Council was expected to reconvene in open session after the executive session to continue the regular meeting, though the provided transcript does not include the remainder of the proceedings.
Meeting Transcript
In the observance of your holy law, that they may be preserved in the Union, and that in peace, which the world cannot give. And after enjoying the blessings of this life, be admitted to those which are eternal. We ask also that you guide all members of this board to seek your will in all things, to promote the common good of the citizens they serve, and to strive for virtue in all their thoughts, words, and actions. We ask all of this in the name of Jesus Christ, your son, who is Lord and King, forever and ever. Amen. Amen. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Thank you, Father. And I would ask everyone to join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the public, which it stands, one nation under God, individual liberty and all. All right, and please be seated. And thanks again, Father. Okay. So we know we usually have this routine, so we're going to break it up today and give it a little excitement here. So our first item on today's agenda is a closed executive session. Assuming we have the votes, we will go into closed executive session to discuss two items. We estimate the closed executive session will take about an hour and fifteen minutes. After the executive session concludes, we'll come back into the regular meeting for the rest of our agenda. And I'm now going to ask Renee Congon, our utilities division chief with the city attorney's office, to read the closed executive session notice and poll the board members. Renee, can you please read us into closed executive session? Yes, thank you. In accordance with City Charter Article 3, Section 360 D and its incorporated Colorado Open Meetings Law, CRS Section 2464024A and B, and Utilities Board By Laws Rules 10 C One and 2. The Utilities Board in open session is to determine whether it will hold a closed executive session on two issues. The first issue to be discussed involves conferences with the city attorney's office and outside legal counsel for the purpose of receiving legal advice on bond disclosures. The second issue to be discussed involves the acquisition of certain water rights from the public service company of Colorado. The City Attorney's Office on behalf of the chair of the Utilities Board shall pull the Utilities Board members and upon consent of two-thirds of the members present may conduct a closed executive session in the event any utilities board member is participating electronically or telephonically.
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