Peak Town Square

Legislation that was passed and not passed in Colorado’s 2019 legislative session pack the agenda in this town hall featuring Pete Lee (Senate district 11), Tony Exum, Jr. (House district 17) and Marc Snyder (House district 18). The post Town Square: Town Hall with Pete Lee, Tony Exum, Marc Synder – June 6 2019 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

The Omnibus election bill, dark money, voting machines, foreign money in Colorado politics, lobbyists, and more were on the agenda as Jena Griswold, Colorado Secretary of State, spoke on June 8. The post Town Square: Jena Griswold CO Secretary of State – June 8 2019 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

Colorado Governor Jared Polis offers his perspective on the recently concluded legislative session and his first few months in office. The post Town Square: Governor Polis Town Hall – Colorado Springs May 4 2019 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

The history of the Electoral College and advantages of a national popular vote for U.S. President and Vice President. The post Town Square: National Popular Vote appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

Learn how your property tax bill is determined from El Paso County Assessor Steve Schleiker. He explains the 2019 re-appraisal process and how it affects property owners. This town hall was held April 2, 2019 by the El Paso County Assessor’s Office and the Council of Neighbors and Organizations. Contact the Assessor’s office with your… The post Town Square: Surprised by Property Value Increa...

Everything you need to know about spending a beautiful Memorial Day weekend listening to amazing music under the sun and stars. Now in its second decade, MeadowGrass is the perfect getaway for families and music lovers. The festival features more than 20 national, regional and local artists, music workshops, yoga, kids’ activities, and camping –… The post Town Square: #25 – MeadowGrass Music...

Report a pothole, avoid cone zones, watch a particular agenda item in a city council meeting, see candidates’ campaign finance filings, see where your tax dollars are going. These are just a few of the powers in your hands with the City of Colorado Springs website and COSprings app. Jay Anderson, Open Data and Citizen… The post Town Square: #24 – Tools for Transparency – Civic Superhero Trai...

City for Champions, building materials, neighborhood congruity and existing neighborhood parking challenges are among the topics brought up in the Q&A section of public meeting #3 about the proposed Robson ice arena at Colorado College. Public meeting schedule and additional information can be found here. (Episode 23, recorded 3/23/19) The post Town Square: #23 CC Ice Arena Mtg 3 Q&A – Ma...

Major changes in the planned arena were explained in this third meeting about the Colorado College Robson Ice Arena: a parking garage and parking lot, plus a relocation of the arena and the tennis courts. The meeting also included more discussion of the architecture. Listen to the next episode of Town Square for the Q&A… The post Town Square: #22 CC Ice Arena Public Mtg 3 – March 23 2019...

Growth, marijuana, homelessness, public safety, public transportation and affordable housing are among the topics addressed by the 11 candidates for 3 at-large positions on Colorado Springs City Council. Douglas Sharp and a few friends organized this forum at Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School on March 21. This is a “warts-and-all” recording without the help of microphones… The post Town Sq...

Learn more about Issue 1, Collective Bargaining for All Uniformed Fire Department Employees – the only question on the 2019 Colorado Springs ballot. Speaking for the proponents is John Roy, Deputy Campaign Manager for the Colorado Springs Professional Firefighters. Speaking for the opponents is Mayor John Suthers, representing Citizens Against Public Employee Unions. The forum… The post Town...

Taxes, growth, traffic and collective bargaining for firefighters are among the topics debated by 11 candidates vying for 3 at-large Colorado Springs City Council seats. This forum was held at the Penrose House on March 9, hosted The Gazette, KOAA News 5 and the El Pomar Foundation’s Forum for Civic Advancement. (Episode 19, recorded 3/9/19) The post Town Square: Candidate Forum March 9 2019 appea...

Candidates for Colorado Springs City Council debated environmental issues March 7 at Colorado College. Hosted by the Colorado College Collaborative for Community Engagement, the Trails and Open Space Coalition, the Colorado Springs Independent and The Colorado Springs Business Journal. (Episode 18, Recorded 3/7/19) The post Town Square: Candidates Debate Environment, Energy, Open Spaces appeared f...

Shaun King provides insights and ideas on how to combat the effects of “fake news,” reporting bias and declining media independence. King made this presentation to a sold-out audience in the Shove Chapel at Colorado College on February 20, 2019. Shaun King is a Brooklyn-based writer and activist who focuses on civil and human rights,… The post Town Square: Beyond Dialogue – Tools for Reclaim...

The Q&A session on architectural plans for the Colorado College Robson Ice Hockey Arena. This is part two of the second public meeting on the arena. Public meeting schedule and additional information can be found here.  (Episode 15, recorded 2/16/19) The post Town Square: CC Ice Arena Architectural Q&A – Feb 16 2019 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

Architecture design and criteria are laid out by the project team in the second in a series of discussions about the Colorado College Robson Ice Arena. Be sure to listen to the next episode of Town Square, as well – the Q&A segment that followed this presentation. The arena is part of the Colorado Springs… The post Town Square: CC Ice Arena Architecture Presentation – Feb 16 2019 appeare...

Parking, traffic, funding and return on investment top the issues as neighbors ask challenging questions of the city and Colorado College. This is the Q&A portion of the January 5 public meeting on the proposed Robson Arena. Listen to part one of the meeting here. The arena is part of the Colorado Springs City for… The post Town Square: CC Ice Arena Meeting Q&A – Jan 5 2019 ap...

This is the opening presentation by Colorado College on the concept of the proposed Robson Arena and the projected impact on the neighboring area. Robson Arena is a planned sporting event venue on the southern edge of the campus that will seat 3,000. Groundbreaking on construction of the arena is anticipated late in 2019. Robson… The post Town Square: CC Ice Arena Public Meeting – Jan...

Are you turned on by vibrant neighborhoods, unique places, a thriving economy, strong connections, renowned culture or majestic landscapes? Learn all about the proposed new Comprehensive Plan for the City of Colorado Springs, PlanCOS, a plan that will guide our community’s physical development over the coming decades. The City’s Carl Schueler (Comprehensive Planning Manager) and Conrad… The...

Bike sharing launches today (June 26, 2018) in the Springs. Hop off the bus and pick up a bike to ride the last few blocks or miles to work or play. Or, leave your car in the office garage and hop on a PikeRide bike to run up the street for lunch. If you’re a… The post Town Square: Bike Share Now in Colorado Springs appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .

June is a great month to get on your bike in Colorado Springs. This episode has the details on the many fun bicycling events in Colorado Springs during Colorado Bike Month in June, 2018. City Councilor and bicycling advocate Jill Gaebler guest hosts with Dave Gardner. They’re joined by Allen Beauchamp of Bike Colorado Springs… The post Town Square: Bike Month is Here appeared first on Studio...

The MeadowGrass Music Festival is the premier outdoor music event of the summer in Southern Colorado. Festival director Michele Mukatis samples some of the artists booked for this year’s festival, on Memorial Day Weekend (May 25-27, 2018). She also shares news about special features, including, new this year, a Friday night beer tasting. Music, food,… The post Town Square: MeadowGrass Music...

Could Colorado Springs be one of the smartest cities in the country? Find out all about the SmartCOS project from Ryan Trujillo, Innovation & Sustainability Manager, and Jay Anderson, Open Data and Citizen Engagement Administrator, both for the City of Colorado Springs. The city is partnering with Panasonic’s CityNOW consulting team to chart a path… The post Town Square: Is Colorado Spri...

Automobiles banned from Garden of the Gods? Just for a few hours on Earth Day, but this is just one of the options discussed in this episode about loving Garden of the Gods to death. Jan Martin and Jill Gaebler get together with Dave Gardner to discuss plans for dealing with the 6 million visitors… The post Town Square: Loving Garden of the Gods to Death appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts...

Citizens see flaws in the City’s plans to grease the wheels of development at Banning Lewis Ranch. In this follow up to episode 3 of Town Square (Banning Lewis – Giving Up Too Much?), Bob Falcone, Past-President of the Friends of Cheyenne Cañon and a member of the El Paso County Parks Advisory Board (speaking… The post Town Square: Giving Away the Farm to Develop Banning Lewis Ranch appeared...