Watershed Commercial Recreation Authorization

At a glance

• What: Resolution authorizing commercial recreation on Colorado Springs Utilities-controlled watershed areas and reservoirs, a new permitted use (file 26-157, Resolution 35-26).
• Outcome: Adopted 8-0-0-1 on April 28, 2026; Councilmember Leinweber recused.

Detail

• Leinweber recused himself because he owns a commercial outfitter business.
• Abigail Ortega, General Manager of Infrastructure and Resources Planning at Colorado Springs Utilities, presented an overview of the new use, its benefits and next steps. Travas Deal, Utilities CEO, was also a listed presenter. There were no comments on the item. The attachment is titled "New Commercial Recreation Use April 2026".

Votes

• April 28, 2026: moved by Henjum, seconded by Gold. Passed 8-0-0-1. Aye: Casey, Crow-Iverson, Donelson, Gold, Henjum, Rainey Jr., Risley, Williams. Recused: Leinweber.

Sources

• City Council minutes, April 28, 2026: https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/4/2778_M_City_Council_26-04-28_Meeting_Minutes.pdf (item 8.A, Signed Resolution 35-26).

Log

2026-04-28 - City Council

Utilities Business item 8.A; presented, no comments, adopted 8-0-0-1 with one recusal.