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Council Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncilman Bill Murray Does a Little MagicWhat is the problem the city is solving regarding Constitution Ave?
Listen to how magically Councilman Bill Murray segues from Utilities to Homeowners Associations to Constitution Ave. What is the Economy doing at this stage? Where have all the workers gone? Will there be a recession in 2023? Some people say “Yes” and others say “No.” Which will it be? Will Colorado Springs be caught flatfooted again? What are the future electrical requirements for Colorado Springs? Will they meet them? What’s TNGG? Will the citizens of Colorado Springs be asked to vote on a PPRTA package of project...
2022-06-2738 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsPersonal SubjectsHealthcare: A cautionary tale from a local perspective.
The opinions of the speakers are their own and do not reflect the positions of Studio809podcast.com.
What is really going on with our healthcare system? Is being threatened or intimidated the modus operandi of today’s medical establishment? Who is advocating for you when it comes to your healthcare needs? We want to hear your stories. bill.murray@coloradosprings.gov
In other news, will there be a PPRTA ballot issue coming your way this November? Impact fees are getting a serious look (yeah, right)
2022-06-2031 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsThings are Changing Whether or Not Certain Factions Want to Accept It.But, then again, some things are not.
Is income flat in Colorado Springs? Has Colorado Springs reached the point of low wages and high costs? Is the growth slowing or accelerating? Is Colorado Springs becoming more diverse? Get ready for a couple of November Ballot Issues. Councilman Bill Murray is announcing his support for a candidate for Sheriff. A risky move on his part?
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2022-04-2430 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsInflation: What is it? What does it mean?Should we really be afraid of inflation?
Has your Colorado Springs Utility bill recently gone up? With inflation, is FREE money about to stop? Those of you on variable interest rate credit cards and mortgages, watch out. Here it comes! Is inflation here to stay? Through 2022? 2023? 2024?
Is there a role for Colorado Springs city council during this inflationary period? What do you think it should be? Giving breaks to Colorado Springs Utility customers? bill.murray@coloradosprings.gov
How many fast-food restaurants does Colorado Springs need?
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2022-02-2031 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsBroadband has finally arrivedColorado Springs city council district 3 discussion
The world according to Councilman Bill Murray in 2022. Ting! Ting! Ting! Coming to a residence near you? Broadband finally arriving? The Fourth of July is coming early this year. Lots of fireworks. What is a Carpet Bagger? The replacement for Councilman Richard Skorman is discussed and there’s more.
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2022-01-0940 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsPredictions for Colorado Springs 2022We’ve put on our Wizard hats to predict the future
Councilman Bill Murray has gathered his stable of Prognosticators together along with the good old reliable Ouija Board to look into the future of Colorado Springs.
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2021-12-1336 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsColorado Springs 2022 Budget Discussion 3Councilman Bill Murray is trying to tell us something here?
Is there really long range planning for the budget? Are the forecast assumptions real? Is a 5% sales tax growth rate real? What about inflation? Is enough being allowed for operating expenditures and capital outlays? What’s that $1.7B needed? Should this area be more robust? Allowing for a 1.0% increase? Isn’t this getting into Smoke & Mirrors territory?
What are the risks to Colorado Springs? What are the opportunities for Colorado Springs? Should the city be bonding like other communities to get projects completed in a time...
2021-10-2529 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsBefore you Vote know where your tax dollars are going.Councilman Bill Murray takes you through the 2022 city budget
Is the city spending your money wisely? But before you vote, checkout the spending measures. What is really needed to run the city? Is the $400.6M enough to provide all the needed services including police and fire protection? Should it be more? Can Home Owner’s Associations file appeals or is it up to individuals? What does a city council meeting and discussion look like? Councilman Bill Murray takes you through step by step.
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2021-10-1931 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsThe second conversation about emergency evacuation proceduresCouncilman Bill Murray is interviewed by the Wall Street Journal about evacuation procedures and processes for Colorado Springs. This is a timely subject that needs immediate attention. Is Colorado Springs prepared for the next catastrophic emergency? Are the plans and procedures in place? Does Colorado Springs have the necessary equipment and manpower currently in place?
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2021-10-1730 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsDoes Colorado Springs have a Community Evacuation Plan?Is the public paying attention?
Are evacuation maps available to the citizens? What’s Fleet Modeling? Should Colorado Springs quit building? Is Colorado Springs already overbuilt? What is Colorado Springs all about? Would you call the new apartment complexes in Down Town Colorado Springs “Affordable Housing?” What is WUI?
These and other topics are discussed by Councilman Bill Murray’s guests: Dana Duggan, Richard Smith, Jim Shirey, and Bill Wysong
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2021-10-0436 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsWe are Not in Control!Do we need mandates?
Councilman Bill Murray contemplates the unraveling the Covid-19 mysteries. Is Consequence Management coming into play? How is human authority over the Covid-19 working? What are the mayor of Colorado Springs and the El Paso County commissioners thinking? Would they care to share their thought processes? Should pandering be allowed to those that refuse to take the vaccine?
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2021-08-0229 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsThis episode is a real eye opener. June 21 2021Is the Colorado Springs City Auditorium on the chopping block?
Councilman Bill Murray discusses the Mayor’s Retreat and the $36 Million gift from OUR Uncle. You might find the breakdown of how the money is to be spent very interesting. What are your priorities? Send your suggestions of how to spend the money to bill.murray@coloradosprings.gov.
Covid-19 warnings are on tap and are you prepared for the sticker shock on your trip to America’s Mountain via the Cog Railway? Will you need good credit or a loan to make the trip?
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2021-06-2129 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsHas Public Health become a football? June 14 2021With the changes to Colorado Springs city council will public health get shoved to the side?
Does Colorado Springs still have health issues? Should persons associated with the El Paso County Health Department be vaccinated? Is the future of the city tied to healthy families? Should social workers be attached to city police/sheriff’s patrols? Your thoughts? Is the budget for EPCHD enough? Does the city think of the future? Are the city bureaucrats well paid? Over/under paid?
Musings: Listen as Councilman Bill Murray explains a development’s forecast was Pie N’ the Sky. H...
2021-06-1435 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsThe Mayor wants to add more police and fire protection May 10 2021Is this Crisis Management in full flower?
Is there retention and recruiting problem for Colorado Springs? Where’s the Dashboard showing the condition of the Police Department? How long has it been since the Dashboard was requested? What size will the size of the classes be to catch up? How big is the problem?
How short is Trails, Open Space funding (aka TOPS)? Are other areas of the city government are short of funds? Is a tax increase in the future? What is Care & Feeding? Who’s causing the Sprawl? Is there a sense of respo...
2021-05-0933 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsThe New Colorado Springs City Council 2021. Ho Hum. May 03 2021Are there new leaders elected or followers?
“The city council members were not elected?” What do you mean? There was an election wasn’t there? Will damage be done by this new council or will it be status quo? Will there be progress? What’s going to be this council’s Strawberry Fields? The test is coming up very soon. Will the city still be “risk adverse?”
Did you know that the city has a “Cash Cow?” Have you ever heard of “Excess Revenue?” Maybe it’s a local term used only for “special” circumstances. What would Colorado Springs...
2021-05-0329 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsIs Colorado Springs really #1? Is being #1 an illusion or reality? April 26 2021The self-perpetuating Bubble Machine.
What’s Colorado Springs going to be #1 in? Will there be a cost associated with being #1? Is Colorado Springs #1 in Covid-19 tests? Is Covid-19 going up? Hospitalizations? Is Colorado Springs really ready for the B.1.1.7 variant? Is a 4th surge happening? Is Covid-19 a “Bubble?” What’s happening regarding long term and long haul effects of Covid-19? Who is Dr. Atlas?
What’s happened to Common Sense? Councilman Bill Murray gives a lesson in the art of “Bit-Coin.” What are the 3 causes of “Bubbles?” Bob Cutter gives us a clue.. What about migration of...
2021-04-2642 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncilman Bill Murray gets thrown under the bus March 29 2021Don’t Major in the Minors
Colorado Springs city council elections are fast approaching. Will the incumbents do well or will one or two be knocked off by the up and coming challengers? Is city council being treated fairly by the executive branch or is it being abused? Learn the definition of a Metro District. It ain’t what the city is practicing today. Learn what a couple of the top priorities are for the city. (You’ve got to be kidding me? The city is wasting time on these? Aren’t there more important things to be discu...
2021-03-2934 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsHave you watched Colorado Springs city council lately? March 22 2021Councilman Bill Murray has a few words for “Zoom” culture
Councilman Bill Murray unloads because he can’t get straight answers to his Covid-19 questions. Will the B.1.1.7 variant take over? What happens when the Federal stimulus ends? Does Colorado Springs really need the money? Bob Cutter has an answer to Bill’s inquiry. Is it a one-shot deal? One-offs? What are the capital issues?
You’ve heard of the “Bridge to Nowhere?” Colorado Springs has it’s “Bridge over Cow Poke.” An expensive proposition to say the least. This highlights the concept of “Who Pays?” The Transit Cen...
2021-03-2233 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsElection Season is in Full Bloom for Colorado Springs city council. March O8 2021Skyscrapers are in the pipeline for Downtown Colorado Springs
Councilman Bill Murray says he shouldn’t get on a Rant, but he did!
Whoever gets elected to the Colorado Springs City Council will really determine if Council Matters. Will the newly elected be up to the task of moving Colorado Springs Utilities into the future? Or will there be backsliding by the new city council? A surprise letter from the students at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS) serves up some surprises.
Will campaign contributions influence council’s vote on the Park Land...
2021-03-0947 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncilman Bill Murray grills Mike Seeger Mar 04 2021A Q&A for city council candidate in district #1
An unvarnished and unedited Q&A with Councilman Bill Murray and Colorado Springs City Council candidate Mike Seeger about issues facing City Council District #1, Colorado Springs Utilities, and city council in general.
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2021-03-0427 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncilman Bill Murray grills Dave Donelson Mar 01 2021A Q&A for city council candidate in district #1
An unvarnished and unedited Q&A with Councilman Bill Murray and Colorado Springs City Council candidate Dave Donelson about issues facing City Council District #1, Colorado Springs Utilities, and city council in general.
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2021-03-0130 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsQuestions for Prospective City Council Candidates Feb 01 2021Who do you side with? Developers or the Community?
If you decide to run for Colorado Springs City Council, do you think you can answer the questions that are sprinkled throughout this podcast? The usual talking point answers will not suffice.
How do you see the future of the city? No platitudes. Are Land Use situations real or imagined? Are you up on the city’s budget, revenue streams, issues facing Parks & Recreation? What is enough? What do you need to keep the city running? How are you going to pay for it? What are Lif...
2021-02-0139 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsElections 2021 Utilities Development Retool Colorado Springs Jan 18 2021Starting the 2021 year with a full plate
An offer you can’t refuse: An opportunity to sit down (virtually) with Councilman Bill Murray to discuss running for city council. Plus, getting into the weeds on how development DOESN’T pay for itself. You pay for it. Find out how that works.
Colorado Springs Utilities presses into the future (a good thing). Do you think there are any demands on CSU other than delivering the best in the country?
People are concerned about Retool Colorado Springs. Bill gives a few hints on how this is b...
2021-01-1835 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsParkland Dedication Ordinance & Covid-19 information Dec 07 2020Two important topics that affect the citizens of Colorado Springs.
Councilman Bill Murray vents his frustration with the possible changing of the requirements for the Parkland Dedication Ordinance. He needs the citizenries support on this matter.
Confused about issues surrounding the Covid-19? So is Bill Murray. Will you still need to wear a mask, social distance, and wash your hands after receiving your vaccination? How long does it take for the vaccine to take effect? Rumor has it the Colorado Springs Police Department is a Hot Spot for Covid-19. Is it true?
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2020-12-0732 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsA serious conversation from an outside perspective Nov 23 2020What will be the impact of the changes coming to Colorado Springs?
Topics: Space Command; Covid-19; Denmark; Mask wearing; Public transportation shutdown; What is the government role in all of this; What will the economy look like; Infrastructure; Real Estate; End game; Has the world stopped?
These topics and a few more were discussed by Councilman Bill Murray and his guest, Bob Cutter.
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2020-11-2329 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsWhat is it about Justice that we don’t understand? Sept 28 2020Councilman Bill Murray pays respects to RBG. What is the American Anthem?
Is Lady Justice really blind? Is Justice equitable? A conversation about Pastor Mike McBride and Reverend Ben McBride and what they did in Oakland, CA. The word that comes out is “Communication.” They talk about “de-constructing” and then “re-constructing” the current police system. Does Colorado Springs need to go that far? Does the presence of a Para-military style police department help or exacerbate a situation? Does Colorado Springs have role models in the community? Is there enough law enforcement transparency?
Are some of the issues that...
2020-09-2831 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsVoting Voting Voting Guess what today’s topic is? Sep 14 2020It’s important to vote, ladies and gentlemen.
Councilman Bill Murray has as his guest today Mike Maday, a member of the Executive Committee of the Democratic Party. He’s also the Voter Protection Coordinator.
Is there voter suppression in El Paso County? Is the citizenry educated on the topics that they’ll be voting on? Will people vote? Why don’t people vote when it’s so easy here in Colorado? That’s a question for the ages. Was 2016 the Great Reckoning? Bill gets on his Soapbox. Is Colorado Springs changing politically? Are the demographics...
2020-09-1432 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsLaw Enforcement & Transparency Accountability Commission. WTF? Sep 07 2020Is this another put the data on the shelf issue or will something really come from it?
What is the LETAC? Just another acronym commission that will languish? How is Colorado Springs Police Department? Bob Falcone offers his assessment. Councilman Bill Murray shares a portion of his former life. Also, his current life. Is the police department doing tasks that it’s not trained for? Some people think so. Lots of issues out there. Does it involve training, training and more training? Will the city pay for the additional and necessary training? Can’t hurt. Only help. Is t...
2020-09-0730 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsHey, Bill! Take a Hike! Bob Falcone shows Bill the way. Aug 31 2020Bob Falcone gives us the details of Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to hiking the trails in Colorado Springs
Hiking affectionando, Bob Falcone, shows Councilman Bill Murray the way around Colorado Springs trails and open space. What is the state of trails & open space? What is the Parkland Dedication ordinance? The Conservation Trust fund? How did the Strawberry Field land swap work out? Was it a plus for the Colorado Springs? Are there four legged and two legged critters to watch out for on the trails? Are they dangerous? How many neighborhood parks does El P...
2020-09-0238 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsPolice Dept. are expensive. Will the citizens pay for the necessary improvements? Aug 17 2020Are the citizens of Colorado Springs ready for a wakeup call?
Councilman Bill Murray wants the best police force. Will the citizens pay for the necessary training and peripheral equipment to make this happen? How do you balance the extremes? Is getting the respect of the population the real key to good police enforcement? Should a police officer’s private and public persona be the same? The councilman thinks Graffiti is criminal. Do you?
How does the police force figure into domestic violence? Should social workers be called on domestic issues? Is the city’s budg...
2020-08-1950 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsProtect Our Parks Vote for Our Parks Aug 03 2020In hindsight is Colorado Springs getting a good deal on its parks
Strawberry Fields raises its ugly head again. Will there be a ballot issue to determine if the citizens have a vote to determine the sale of park land in Colorado Springs? Donna Strom, Councilman Bill Murray’s guest says that what the city got in the Strawberry Fields land swap was “Corporate Junk.” Is she right? Is Colorado Springs lacking leadership in this area? Is there enough transparency with transactions that the city is conducting? The city attorney wants to know what a “Park” is. Say, what?
2020-08-0338 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsA story to tell. Everybody likes a good story. July 20 2020This ain’t pretty and it’s not intended to be.
Councilman Bill Murray has a story to tell. It’s about the Coronavirus, how people think it’s an infringement on their Constitutional Rights NOT to wear a mask, and if we, as a community, are prepared for the Covid-19. Are the sheriff’s and police department on board with helping the citizens out? Is the Federal Government letting us down? Are decision politically driven? Is the county health department up to speed with their “partners?”
Councilman Murray has a Solution Set. Want to hear it?
2020-07-2034 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Colorado Springs New Sustainable Energy Plan 17 July 06 2020Finally! CSU is moving forward. Will the rest of the city follow?
Colorado Springs Utilities is finally moving into the 21st century with its New Sustainable Energy Plan 17. Hooray! About time. Won’t list the accomplishments here (you’ll have to listen), but you’ll have to thank UPAC, the Utilities Board, and the management of CSU.
Eight hundred affordable housing units will be built in Colorado Springs. The city isn’t doing it. They’re only the financial conduit. All private companies doing the work. The city has been encouraging high end housing through its policies...
2020-07-0633 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Policing in Colorado Springs June 29 2020Deb Walker of Citizens Project joins Councilman Bill Murray
A meaty subject for Councilman Bill Murray and Deb Walker of Citizens project to discuss: Policing. Transparency. Open dialog. Deb’s questions. A citizens committee. Incarceration. Open carry. Taking things to extremes. What is the Storm Water Syndrome?
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2020-06-2938 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: A three-way Rant June 22 2020You want their opinions? Now you got ‘em
Councilman Bill Murray gets on a roll followed by Kent Obee and Gary Casimir. No toes untouched here. (Note: There was an unscheduled technical glitch that cut this segment short.)
Drake (resolve distrust), 30 year plan, renewables, Covid-19, EIRP, loss of revenue, police review board (resolve distrust), demilitarization, show stopper, USOC lawsuits, how’s the new soccer stadium going to make it, the Air Force Academy visitors center pushed back, is the $121M in taxpayer monies future in question? Is Colorado Springs building for the future? At first glan...
2020-06-2228 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 Podcasts23 Kent Obee Protect Our Parks June 15 2020Are people in the city at odds with the citizens regarding parks?
Councilman Bill Murray and Kent Obee of Protect Our Parks, get fired up over the things happening to the parks of Colorado Springs naming names. Do the Named really have the interest of the citizens in mind when these deals or made? Have the recent, and not so recent, land deals involving Colorado Springs parks been a good deal or a not so good a deal? Does the city charter need the addition: “Park land shall not be sold or given away or traded without the co...
2020-06-1632 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters 22: What is Community? Jun 08 2020Kristy’s conversation continues with Councilman Bill Murray
What is Community? Is the city government The Community? Is the business community The Community? Is it the building and development community The Community?
In today’s environment we have conspiracy theories that abound. Does 5G cause cancer? Is Covid-19 a conspiracy theory? Are conspiracy theories distractions or total ………………….? Do you think the people of Colorado Springs have the right attitude toward Covid-19? What about vaccines? Should we try them? Can we trust the pharmaceutical industry to produce a safe vaccine for Covid-19 at an affordable rate?
With 30+ million unemployed...
2020-06-0830 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters 21: Kristy Milligan is Back and She gives Bill Murray an ear full June 01 2020So many things discussed. Can Colorado Springs really handle them?
You open a door and Kristy will walk through it. She leaves Councilman Bill Murray slack jawed with topics such as: Affordable Housing is a Pain Point. Donations to Westside Cares are never too small. There are challenges to the hygiene problems for the homeless. What is the city doing? The safety net. Generosity. Pantry. Economic times. And much, much more.
But Councilman Bill Murray does manage to squeeze in a few tidbits with what some council members are thinking. Their thoughts on Covid-19? Political will. Where’s...
2020-06-0129 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters 20: Don Knight conversation: a continuation May 25 2020More things discussed between Council members Bill Murray & Don Knight
Population getting more hostile? Does Colorado Springs have an unhealthy economy? What’s the future economy going to look like? Fewer businesses. How many will Colorado Springs lose? Is the citizens discretionary income shrinking, growing, or staying the same? Impact?
Will there by reductions in police, fire protection, a hiring freeze in the future for Colorado Springs? It’s a definite that sales tax receipts are going down. There’s already a 6% reduction in planning.
Is the Coronavirus Pandemic responsible for all of this?
The po...
2020-05-2522 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters 19: Two opposite ends of the Dais speaking together May 20 2020Two council members having a relaxing conversation without interference
Sorry for the delay this week. We had a difficult time getting the principals around the table at the same time. But you will not be disappointed.
Councilman Don Knight and host, Councilman Bill Murray have a frank discussion about issues that affect Colorado Springs. They don’t agree on everything.
Topics: City Charter; the city attorney (Appointed position or elected): The budget; the Legislative nature of city council; Checks & Balances; What should the 2012 candidates for city council look like; funding; responsibility.
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2020-05-2029 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters 18: Re-zoning study. Whose Ox is getting gored? May 11 2020Who’s the main beneficiary of the Unified Development Code
Is the Re-zoning study going to impact the city in the right or wrong way? There are concerns from Councilman Bill Murray. Will future park lands be impacted. You can find out at “The World According 2 Murray on Facebook.
There will be a Digital Open House, a retooling of Colorado Springs, and a Unified Development Code. What’s that? Citizens, better pay close attention.
A favorite subject of Councilman Murray comes up again: The Sand Creek Golf Course. What does the city get out of development of thi...
2020-05-1129 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters 15: No respect here Apr 20 2020How much can Colorado Springs take as far as economic losses?
No respect. Councilman Bill Murray pulls off the gloves and wants answers. How much of a hit can the local economy of Colorado Springs take? How many businesses can it afford to lose? Does Colorado Springs have the leadership to get it through this pandemic and economic downturn? Is the local economy in hibernation? Businesses closed. People out of work.
Is there enough testing and tracking of the COVID-19? Was the PPP loan amount enough? Did the local businesses get their share? Why is the city...
2020-04-2034 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters 13: A philosophical musing Apr 13 2020How did we get here?
This is a philosophical conversation by Councilman Bill Murray about COVID-19, the difficult time we are all having, how Event Management fits into the picture, Modeling of the situation. and finally, How Did We Get Here?
Please don’t tune this out because of the subject. There is some learnings that we all can use.
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2020-04-1425 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters 11: Affordable Housing Pt 2 Mar 23 2020Needs of the less fortunate are also discussed
Councilman Bill Murray, bruised and unbroken, comes back for round 2 with Kristy Milligan, of Westside Cares, and Erin McNab, of Silver Key housing.
Are Colorado Springs and El Paso County doing enough to help these two organizations? Are the shelters on their own? Kristy would like to see a reduction in Bureaucracy. Can it be done? Should members of council get involved? There is no backbone organization to coordinate these services of the homeless and senior community. Is there an abdication of responsibilities here? A case is made for...
2020-03-2332 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters 10: Is there any political will to establish Affordable Housing in Colorado SpringsTwo experts on the Affordable Housing issue weigh in.
Councilman Bill Murray has met his match this week with Kristy Milligan, of Westside Cares, and Erin McNab, of Silver Key, a senior citizens support organization. These two individuals work with at risk populations at the ground level and not the Ivory Tower level. Can there be a way to bring the NIMBYism groups together with the development community and the non-profit sector, like Westside Cares and Silver Key, together to solve this critical need for affordable housing in Colorado Springs? Is there a “Greed Factor” involved?
As a bo...
2020-03-1632 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters 8: So many issues facing Colorado Springs Mar 02 2020Can the Colorado Springs establishment handle it?
Councilman Bill Murray is frustrated by the news of the day he starts this session off with the Desiderata Poem.
Can Colorado Springs distance itself, or should it, from the United State Olympic Committee with all the legal issues surrounding the organization? Has money corrupted the organization?
Are there checks and balances in our city government? A discussion of the city charter makes for interesting conversation. Did you vote on all the changes to the charter in 2010?
What is the state of the healthcare in Colorado Springs? Is...
2020-03-0230 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters 4: What does Colorado Springs transit future look like? Jan 27 2020Is the mayor willing to invest in Colorado Springs transit future?
What is the overall community thought processes for transit in Colorado Springs? This question kicks off a discussion between Councilman Bill Murray and Peter Frantz of the Old North End transportation committee. What is traffic calming? Do you know what a High Level Study for transportation is? How about the Nevada Corridor Transit Conductivity study? Is a High Frequency/High Capacity corridor new G5 technology?
Did you know that Powers Blvd was supposed to be a limited access highway? Find out what happened.
Will there...
2020-01-2732 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters 3: What is Home Sharing? Jan 20 2020Is this a way to help seniors stay in their homes? Put food on the table?
Councilman Bill Murray gets a lesson in Home Sharing and the impact it can have on senior lives from Alison Joucovsky of Sunshine Home Sharing. Is home sharing safe? How long are the agreements for? Are there checks? What can the city council do to incentivize home sharing? Is there an “Off Ramp” when it’s necessary to part ways?
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2020-01-1327 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters 2: Aging-We all do it. What’s available in Colorado Springs? Jan 13 2020Does Colorado Springs support its aging population?
Melissa Marts of the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging and Councilman Bill Murray take on this simmering, below the surface, topic.
What is the history on our senior population? Tackling the issues that face an aging population in Colorado Springs. Are there enough resources to support this demographic? Is Colorado Springs a retirement mecca? What are the 5 things needed?
What is the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging? Are seniors cost burdened? Is the transportation adequate for their needs? What’s council’s role? Is there discrimination? Is ther...
2020-01-1330 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters 56: Budget Why is there a police shortage? Dec 30 2019Lots of Stuff
City Budget, Police shortages, Scheels, roads, revenue stream, special districts, USOC abuses tainting the city?, cost of C4C, USAFA Visitor Center Interchange, Powers extension, Voyager extension, gridlock, economic marketing plan, fiscal impact statement.
It’s all on the table in this episode of Council Matters with Councilman Bill Murray.
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2019-12-3031 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters 55: Climate Change Dec 23 2019Colorado Springs has its very own Climate Change Denier.
Climate Change discussion and does it really affect Colorado Springs? Pollution? Fires?
Councilman Bill Murray is asking for participants in the upcoming 2021 council elections. There’ll be 6 open seats. Come on! Throw your hat into the ring. Low pay and all the abuse you can handle.
Should the data given to council be challenged? Does Colorado Springs have the educated workforce for the future? Weigh in.
You’ll be surprised at the Gross Metropolitan Output per capita of the city in comparison to other cities.
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2019-12-2329 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters 53: Special Districts YIKES they’re still at it! Dec 09 2019Don’t put your Pitchforks and Torches away just yet.
This is another Jaw Dropping segment on Special Districts by Councilman Bill Murray and Tim Hoiles.
These Special Districts are complex issues especially when they’re not held to account. How can that be? What are one-way contracts? Are Special Districts government entities? You’d better check you tax bill.
The United State Air Force Academy’s new visitors center comes in for a little scrutiny. Who’s to pay for this?
Who are the bond holders on these Special Districts? The bonds are broken up? Are Sp...
2019-12-0930 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters 52: Special Districts Time for Pitchforks and Torches Dec 02 2019Are homeowner and business owners being taken for a ride?
Are Special Districts really created for the benefit of homeowners and business owners? In this eye opening episode Councilman Bill Murray and Tim Hoiles discuss this HOT TOPIC. They both get down into the weeds and it appears that Special Districts have some real issues like Accountability for starters.
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2019-12-0234 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters 51: Age and experience meet youth and enthusiasm Part 2 Nov 25 2019Councilman Bill Murray didn’t get enough on the first round?
Round 2! Toe to toe! Liam’s thoughts on city council. Thoughts on the city. Building to a clientele that aren’t in the city. What is the work force participation? Why doesn’t the city issue bonds for affordable housing? Accessory Dwelling Units. Is there opposition to Plan COS by members of council?
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2019-11-2531 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters 50: Age and experience meet youth and enthusiasm Part 1Has Councilman Bill Murray met his match?
Is this a challenge for Councilman Bill Murray as the Gauntlet has been thrown down? Liam Reynolds, of Colorado Springs Pro-Housing, gives him a run for his money discussing Auxiliary Housing Units, cost burdened citizens and families, affordable housing, market forces, the missing middle housing and their impacts on Colorado Springs.
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2019-11-1830 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters 49: Short Term Rentals Oct 28 2019Is the Colorado Springs Planning Commission encouraging STRs?
Are Short Term Rentals a boon or detriment to Colorado Springs’ economy? Council member Bill Murray discusses this issue with Mike Applegate of the Neighborhood Preservation Alliance.
What is the effect on neighbors and neighborhoods? Is there a balance between home ownership and STRs? The Planning Commission encouraging STRs? Really? Should STR properties be taxed like commercial? What kind of accountability will there be if city council approves Short Term Rentals?
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2019-10-2832 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters 46: An in depth discussion with Kent Obee about Land ExchangesThis conversation really gets down into the weeds.
Park land exchanges? Should the people have a vote on transferring parkland to developers? Councilman Bill Murray and Kent Obee get down in the weeds on the history of land transfers and possible future land transfers and what the impact will be on the citizens of Colorado Springs.
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2019-10-0730 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters 44: What a Crock! Developers. Special Districts. Overlay feesElectra Johnson, chair of the Democratic Party, stops by for a in depth discussion with Councilman Bill Murray.
Councilman Murray gives his Firefighters memorial speech.
How did the firefighters budget come up short? Who told council?
Get the scoop on developers, overlay fees, and special districts.
“What a Crock.”
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2019-09-2333 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Plan COS, taxes,Tabor, Gallagher, Council, data, & morePlan COS, taxes, Tabor, Gallagher, the Council, data, and more. What’s left to discuss about Colorado Springs? Oh, forgot one: Banning Lewis Ranch. Bill Murray, Bob Cutter, and Gary Casimir discuss it all.
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2019-07-3038 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: 119 Are the projects presented to city council full aggregated?
Does city council fully understand that when they give tax rebates for 25 years what the future financial impact is to the citizens of Colorado Springs? Are there analysis completed at the 5 year, 10 year, 15 year, or 20 year points to see if the approved projects are tracking the way the presenter said they would at day one? Are the projects aggregated to determine if said projects are worth the time and effort? Is council chasing the Shiny Object instead of asking the question: “Is this project really that financially viable?” Is Stirling Ranch one of those Shiny Objects?
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2019-07-2236 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: A vision for Colorado Springs is discussed.x A Vision for Colorado Springs: Does it co-inside with your vision? Is it proper for Colorado Springs to offer financial incentives to any and every business that wants to set up shop? Are the taxpayers being shorted? A vision for Colorado Springs is discussed. Councilman Bill Murray and his special guest, Robin Roberts, discuss incentives, forward thinking, technology, digital equity/divide, and vision.
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2019-07-1528 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: A different perspective with Robin Roberts
The national economy and how it affects Colorado Springs are discussed by Robin Roberts and Councilman Bill Murray which segue into the local economy. Interest rates, loan, ability to re-pay, CPI, out of state investors, service industries, leverage lending bubble, and economic future.
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2019-07-0836 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Improving City Governance – June 24 2019Better pay? Larger staff? Separate utilities board? How can Colorado Springs City Council be improved? Host and city councilor Bill Murray invites guest Bob Cutter back for one more episode, to get down in the weeds on changing the makeup of city council. (Season 3, Episode 3, Recorded 6/7/19)
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2019-06-2432 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Alphabet Soup: ADUs, STRs and PlanCOS – June 17 2019Shall Colorado Springs spin off the various communities that are now in the city into independent cities? Shall businesses build “Communities of Excellence?” What’s this about STR’s (Short Term Rentals) being reclassified as commercial property? Will accessory dwelling units solve the affordable housing problem? Host and City Councilor Bill Murray welcomes Bob Cutter back to the guest mic, and they come out swinging. (Season 3 Episode 2, Recorded 6/7/19)
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2019-06-1732 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: How’s Our Local Economy Really Doing? – June 10 2019In Colorado Springs, employment is up, we’re adding jobs, and tax revenue has been rising. But affordable housing and good-paying jobs are scarce, tax increases are still a routine occurrence, and park funding is still not back to pre-recession levels. Bob Cutter joins Council Matters host and City Councilor Bill Murray to take a hard and honest look at Colorado Springs’ economy. This episode isn’t for the faint of heart. If you’re looking for cheerleading or boosterism, this isn’t the place. Just an open conversation.
The first episode of season 3 explores quality of life, econ...
2019-06-1035 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Old North End – April 22 2019Traffic, the ONEN, ADU (accessory dwelling units), political candidates, CORA (Colorado Open Records Act requests), communication flow, parking, and other subjects are on the table. We’re back, after a post-election pause. City Councilor Bill Murray hosts (Tom Strand is AWOL for another week) conducts this spirited conversation about neighborhoods with Vic Appugliese of the Old North End. (Episode 115, Recorded 4/19/19)
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2019-04-2232 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Campaign Forums – March 11 2019Co-hosts Bill Murray and Tom Strand (who happen to be City Council incumbents running for re-election) discuss the slew of candidate forums. Should they all follow a standard formula? If candidates get questions in advance, should their answers be published? (Episode 113, Recorded 3/8/19)
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2019-03-1132 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Strand & Murray Town Hall – Feb 14 2019A dialogue with Colorado Springs citizens was held by City Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand in this town hall on February 14 at City Hall. In this unedited and unfiltered special edition of Council Matters, Tom and Bill find out what’s on the citizens’ minds, and we get to hear the Councilors respond. (Episode 110, Recorded 2/14/19)
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2019-02-181h 26Council Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: USAFA Visitors Center – Feb 11 2019Will the Air Force Academy Visitors Center project bring Colorado Springs the promised economic windfall? Co-hosts and City Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand discuss the project and dig into the subject of tax giveaways by Colorado Springs. What do YOU think? Post your comments below. (Episode 210, Recorded 1/25/19)
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2019-02-1133 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Collective Bargaining for Firefighters? – Feb 4 2019Should firefighters be able to organize to negotiate pay? It’s on the April ballot. Plus: the Chamber & EDC is proposing “new financial arrangements” for business development to our City Council. Co-hosts and City Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand dig into the pros & cons of collective bargaining, discuss economic development incentives, and ponder the increasing ratio of elders to youngsters in Colorado Springs. Share your thoughts with us below. (Episode 109, recorded 1/25/19)
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2019-02-0436 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: CC Ice Arena Part Deux – Jan 28 2019The proposed new ice arena at Colorado College gets more attention from Council Matters co-hosts Tom Strand and Bill Murray (also Colorado Springs City Councilors). Parking seems to be the big issue. Also, the history of City for Champions gets a review. Somehow, Alabama football creeps into the discussion. (Episode 108, Recorded 1/25/19)
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2019-01-2833 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Bike Lane Heartburn Continues – Jan 21 2019Some motorists are still losing sleep over conversion of auto lanes to bike lanes. Co-hosts (and City Councilors) Bill Murray and Tom Strand continue to explore this issue in search of a solution. Are parties in full possession of the facts? Are there any opportunities for improvement in planning or implementation? (Episode 107, Recorded 1/4/19)
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2019-01-2126 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: The Deer, the Park & a Few Other Things – Jan 14 2019What to do about deer and homeless in our parks (and everywhere else for that matter)? Co-hosts (and city councilors) Tom Strand and Bill Murray explore what council should do. “Cull” the herd? Also on the table: should council put on the ballot an initiative requiring a citizen vote to sell, trade, lease, or transfer any park land? (Episode 106, Recorded 1/4/19)
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2019-01-1430 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Cold Shoulder for CC Ice Arena – Jan 7 2019Serious questions about the proposed hockey arena at Colorado College are being raised by North End neighbors. Has the planning been sufficient for the existing neighborhood? Why is Colorado Springs giving money to a private college for this project? Can parking issues be addressed and resolved? Who will cover infrastructure costs? Will the Robson Arena be a boon to the neighborhood or a white elephant? Citizen activists Jane Morgan and Monica Hobbs join co-hosts (and city councilors) Tom Strand and Bill Murray.(Episode 105, Recorded 1/4/19)
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2019-01-0737 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Springs 2018 in Review – Dec 17 2018
It was never a dull moment in 2018 for the City of Colorado Springs. Co-hosts (and city councilors) Bill Murray and Tom Strand discuss a new CEO, new governance committees, renewed commitment to renewables, and developments related to closing the coal-fired Martin Drake power plant at Utilities. Also on the docket: the new regulation of short-term rentals, the ban on camping within 100 feet of waterways (how are we doing in assisting the homeless?), and development incentives via Urban Renewal desgnation. Does the city really benefit from Urban Renewal Designation? Could developers build their projects without the city’s help? (Episode 104, Re...
2018-12-1731 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Can Cars & Bikes Get Along? – Dec 10 2018
Bike lanes (340 miles of them) and other efforts to modernize city streets are making a few people cranky. In this episode, two volunteers from Bike Colorado Springs offer their take, and take some licks. Corey Sutela, advocacy chair, and Cully Radvillas, communication chair, sit down with co-hosts Bill Murray and Tom Strand (also Colorado Springs city councilors). (Episode 103, Recorded 11/16/18)
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2018-12-1035 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: The Ugly Stormwater Mess – Dec 3 2018Stormwater management in Colorado Springs is a mess. Co-hosts and city councilors Tom Strand and Bill Murray get into the ugly truth in this episode. What’s next now that the city lost the EPA lawsuit? Will stormwater fees be increased? Will new taxes be levied? Is the city in a financial hole it can’t get out of? How can the city encourage development with this issue hanging over its head? (Episode 102, Recorded 11/16/18)
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2018-12-0334 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: 3 Important Employees – Nov 26 2018Just three important city employees out of about 4,000 report directly to Colorado Springs City Council. Councilors (and co-hosts) Bill Murray and Tom Strand discuss the 3 positions: city auditor, council administrator, and CEO of Colorado Springs Utilities. They have other musings about regionalization, the Martin Drake power plant, and the AMI system. (Episode 101, recorded 11/2/18)
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2018-11-2626 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Your Fortune Told Here (Post-Election) – Nov 19 2018Political ads, term limits, and special interests are in the mix as co-hosts (and city councilors) Tom Strand and Bill Murray interpret election results. Plus: a look into the future. This is Bill and Tom’s 100th episode. Cheers! (Episode 100, Recorded 11/16/18)
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2018-11-1936 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Amy Sweet of Colorado Springs Business Journal – Nov 12 2018From city growth and traffic congestion to bike lanes and sustainability, everything’s on the table as Amy Sweet, editor of the Colorado Springs Business Journal drops in for a chat. Colorado Springs City Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand co-host, as always. (Episode 99, recorded 11/2/18)
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2018-11-1238 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: City Councilors Town Hall – Oct 1 2018In this “No Holds Barred” town hall, Colorado Springs City Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand hear from an energetic crowd. Citizens voiced concerns about homelessness, Colorado College, vacation rentals, and more. No pitchforks or torches, but a robust discussion. Can Tom and Bill deliver? (Episode 94, recorded 9/27/18)
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2018-10-011h 12Council Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: State of the City – Sept 17 2018Energy flows as Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand gear up for the Mayor’s State of the City address. Collaboration, addressing specific issues, and the future economic climate are on Bill’s mind. Let’s not forget storm water, legal issues, and economic sustainability. Tom’s heartburn: “Are we, as a city, gaining on having a robust public safety environment?” (Episode 91, Recorded 9/13/18)
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2018-09-1730 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsIs Colorado Springs City Council working in secret too often? Councilor Bill Murray thinks so. What are the true legal requirements placed on executive sessions? What subjects really should be discussed behind closed doors? City Councilor Tom Strand has a different take than Murray on the subject. (Episode 78, recorded 5/18/18)
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2018-06-0426 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Banning Lewis Ranch Post Mortem – May 7 2018Amending the Banning Lewis Ranch annexation agreement was just the first step. According to Colorado Springs City Councilor Bill Murray, “The Heavy Lifting” is yet to be done. This includes road construction, fire and police stations. Bill Murray and Tom Strand also discuss Arbor Day and the teachers protests (locally and in Denver). (Episode 74, recorded 4/26/18)
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2018-05-0732 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Water, Parks, and A Few Other Things – April 23 2018Can Colorado Springs afford to water its parks? City Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand discuss ways of addressing that financial challenge. Also: Surplus city revenue? Bill thinks the town will be hitting an economic downturn very soon. Doug Lamborn’s spot in the primary heads to the Colorado Supreme Court. Hickenlooper for president 2020? (Episode 72, recorded 2018 04 20)
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2018-04-2331 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Traffic Issues – April 2 2018Do you have Traffic Issues? Does Colorado Springs? City Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand discuss traffic and pedestrian issues facing Colorado College and the Old North End. What will be the downstream impact of Colorado Springs road dieting and changes? Plus: Is there such a thing a affordable housing? Bill Murray has your answer. Share your thoughts below. (Episode 69, recorded 2018 03 23)
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2018-04-0232 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Executive Sessions – March 12 2018“I’ve got a secret” isn’t exactly the motto you want those running your city to adopt. Springs City Councilors Tom Strand and Bill Murray discuss the city attorney’s role in executive sessions. Should the city attorney be elected instead of appointed by the mayor? How does the city attorney set the (mayor’s?) agenda for council? Bill Murray argues for more pubic discourse and wants CORA requests for minutes of executive sessions to be honored. Should the city council have their own attorney for legal representation and advice? Share your thoughts below. (Episode 67, recorded 2018 03 02)
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2018-03-1235 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Police & Public Safety – Jan 15 2017An uptick in pedestrian accidents and crime in Colorado Springs? City Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand get serious about Public Safety. Bill’s experience walking with police officers and an incident he personally experienced provide an eye opener. Bill likes Community Police Involvement and Innovative Policing Procedures. What do you think? (click POST below) The firemen (Local 5) of Colorado Springs want collective bargaining. Why not? Bill likes “Smoking Clubs” where people can enjoy a joint or two. Watch out for Bill’s comments on State’s rights and AG Jeff Sessions plus his take on the mayor’s Morality. (Ep...
2018-01-1532 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Downtown Power Plant – Jan 8 2017The dynamic duo is back from holiday break and they don’t miss a beat. Colorado Springs City Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand discuss the closing of the belching behemoth known as Martin Drake. Then they switch gears to converse about the blue frame, Colorado Municipal League, gas taxes, the strong mayor and – in Bill’s own words, “The lack of new businesses. I’m still looking for those 2100 jobs that were promised me.” The cybersecurity center, Panasonic, Broadband, and the Consumer Electronics Show come in for honorable mention. (Episode 59, Recorded 2018 01 05)
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2018-01-0832 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Banning-Lewis Ranch – Dec 11 2017Leave it to Bill Murray and Tom Strand to go toe to toe on Banning-Lewis Ranch. The annexation agreement is one of the bones of contention. Stormwater is in for another round. Is there a conflict for one of the council members? The stormwater fee issue has not been settled. Why does Colorado Springs foot the bill for the some Manitou Incline facilities when the Incline resides in Manitou Springs? If you have an opinion click POST below or call 719.203.1660. (Episode #56, recorded 2017 12 01)
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2017-12-1138 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Strawberry Fields & Martin Drake – Dec 4 2017More hot topics this week with Colorado Springs City Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand. Strawberry Fields is back on the agenda: questions surrounding the property appraisal. Martin Drake power plant, that belching behemoth in the center of Colorado Springs, is another hot topic: To close or not to close? That is the question. What do Bill and Tom think? Sale of Colorado Springs Utilities? Tom’s a strong “NO” vote. Share your opinion with us by clicking POST below.
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2017-12-0432 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Homelessness November 6 2017Council member Bill Murray was confronted about homelessness at a recent meeting. Surprise! Surprise! There is a problem when an urban renewal project starts and all the current inhabitants (homeless) are moved out of their current domiciles. Thefts, sleeping on porches, opioid issues, neighbors wanting a police presence (only to find out there are not enough police to satisfy the neighborhood needs due to low pay and slow recruitment).
Bill couldn’t find any homeless vets during his investigation. Can the Rescue Mission, Catholic Charities, or Care & Share help improve the situation? Give a listen and you de...
2017-11-0633 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Nov City/County Election Oct 30 2017Why do some people go to the polls while others don’t bother to exercise their right to vote? Ballot issues, stormwater, toll roads, money, and voter engagement are all teed up by Colorado Springs city councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand in this episode. Listen to Bill get on a rant about 2/3 of the way through. He’s on a roll! (Episode 51. recorded 2017 10 27)
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2017-10-3033 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Stormwater #46 Sept 5 2017Bill Murray and Tom Strand get into a heated and somewhat testy conversation about Stormwater. The mayor is bandied about with a certain irreverence and as Bill says, “Get ready for a ride.” Do they solve the problem? No! They’re only scratching the surface. Fees, water volume, Pueblo, EPA development polling and Costa Rica (?) are in the mix. What do you think? Let us know by clicking POST below. (recorded 8/18/17)
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2017-09-0527 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Marijuana #43 August 21 2017This may be the first time urinalysis has been discussed on Council Matters. Medical Marijuana is the burning topic today as Bill Murray tries to persuade Tom Strand that Colorado Springs should legalize it. The city is leaving $16 to $24 million a year in tax revenue on the table by not allowing recreational marijuana sales. Gateway drug? Crime? Black market? All get some discussion. Vandalism in Venezia Park also gets some attention. Bill Murray asks for citizen help. Weigh in with a comment by clicking POST below. (recorded 8/14/17)
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2017-08-2136 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Stormwater August 14 2017Bill and Tom discuss the stormwater ordinance Mayor Suthers has asked City Council to put on the November ballot, creating a new fee to cover the costs of maintaining and improving stormwater infrastructure. Shouldn’t the fee be based on amount of impervious surface? Should Colorado Springs Utilities handle the billilng? Why is the Mayor popular? Is it leadership or is it politics? Will the stormwater work be outsourced? Tom and Bill decide a public town hall should be held over the stormwater fee. Let city councilors Tom Strand and Bill Murray know what you think in the comments se...
2017-08-1434 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters:They’re at it again – discussing things you won’t hear at council meetings. Tom & Bill discuss Red Light cameras (being considered by Chief Carey). Plus: Should council put recreational marijuana to a vote? There’s a lot crammed into this 40 minute segment with Colorado Springs city councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand. (recorded 7/28/17)
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2017-07-3132 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Renewables – June 5 2017
Council members Bill Murray and Tom Strand are at it again taking on the subject of renewables in Colorado Springs. The citizen owned utility needs to get out of the coal generating business. Both agree. Looking at battery storage is one of Bill’s suggestions. It’s being done in other locales. Why not here in Colorado Springs? Is the community and its government too risk averse? Could be. Wind, solar gardens and open markets are all on the table.
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2017-06-0533 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters: Leadership – April 24 2017Wild Bill Murray and ever so polite Tom Strand are at it again discussing the Drake Power Plant. Will widening I-25 really benefit the driving public or just add more congestion to the problem? Bill takes the position Dynamic Leadership and Static Leadership positions are needed to make an organization run smoothly. As usual, no stone is left unturned.
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2017-04-2430 minCouncil Matters Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCouncil Matters – Sept 8 2016Reefer Madness: The city’s special marijuana working group. Bill takes exception to the idea of limiting the number of dispensaries. Protestors outside City Hall on August 24 – disrespectful to city councilors?
Each week Colorado City Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand analyze current issues in Colorado Springs local government.
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