Terra Mesa Metropolitan District Service Plan

At a glance

What: A resolution approving a service plan for the Terra Mesa Metropolitan District on 42 acres east of the intersection of Powers Boulevard and Research Parkway (Council District 2), land that was annexed and zoned under Ordinance 25-98 and Resolution 181-25 as the Peach Ranch Addition No. 1.
Where it stands: Introduced at the City Council work session on July 13, 2026; no vote was taken.

Drew Foxx presented the request, vicinity, service plan details, anticipated land uses, services and next steps.
Henjum asked why no intergovernmental agreements are needed. Kevin Walker said the areas are owned by the districts, not the City. Roads, sidewalks and traffic signals will be maintained by the City; the park will be private, since a City park would require an agreement for upkeep.
Donelson asked if the plan is in the City's best interest (Walker said yes) and whether the staff-level district committee reviewed it (yes); he asked that the committee comment on each review even when it has no concerns. On financial effects of roads, police and fire, Walker said districts are designed to add to City maintenance and quality of life and any extra improvements are the district's responsibility.
Leinweber said metropolitan districts create many amenities, and asked if they could be formed to maintain community parks; Walker said they could.

City Council Work Session minutes, July 13, 2026: https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/7/2843_M_City_Council_Work_Session_26-07-13_Meeting_Minutes.pdf (file 26-246; service plan, redline, legal description and financing plan attached).

Item 8.A introduced; questions on intergovernmental agreements, a private park and fiscal effects.