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Peak Town SquareSneak Preview: Music You’ll Hear at MeadowGrass Music Festival 2023Get a taste of what you’ll hear under the sun and stars this Memorial Day weekend in the Black Forest. MeadowGrass Music Festival Music Director Steve Harris drops by the studio to fill us in on the artists who’ll grace the stage and give us a musical sampling from some of the bands.
In this episode we hear the music of The Coffis Brothers, Red Moon Rounder, Donna the Buffalo, The Commonheart, Cha Wa and Twisted Pine. Find the full lineup at rockymountainhighway.org.
MeadowGrass takes place May 26-28, 2023 at La Foret Conf...2023-05-2239 minPeak Town SquareWhat If Festival of Innovation & Imagination 2022Leave your inhibitions at home and unleash your creativity at the What IF Festival in downtown Colorado Springs on Saturday, September 10. This free festival offers over 100 interactive experiences in engineering, science, technology, and the arts – for people of all ages.
The festival’s Deborah Thornton, Curious Choreographer of Creativity, and Betsy McClenahan, Magical Maestro of Music & Movement, share the history of the festival, it’s culture and purpose, and what we can expect at this year’s event.
What If Festival of Innovation & Imagination 2022
Saturday, September 10, 2022
10 a.m. to 4 p.m
Do...2022-08-2835 minPeak Town SquareMusic at the Indy: Joe Johnson and Grant SabinGet to know Colorado Springs musicians Joe Johnson and Grant Sabin, and hear them perform three original songs.
Joe and Grant sat down with Indy Editor-in-Chief Bryan Grossman in the new in-house studio at the Indy to chat – and perform a “tiny studio concert.” Their connection and respect for each other (“eternal and inevitable”) shines throughout this conversation. Learn how Joe and Grant met and began performing together. Get their take on the blues. Joe Johnson can’t stand music snobs, but some of his best friends ARE music snobs. Learn what they’re up to, what they’...2022-06-1632 minPeak Town SquareSummer of Music: Rocky Mountain Highway Music CollaborativeRocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative Executive Director (and MeadowGrass director) Nicole Nicoletta sat down with Studio 809 Podcasts’ Dave Gardner at the MeadowGrass Music Festival to debrief on the festival and to share details of other live, local music events planned for the summer.
Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative
EVENTS DISCUSSED
Rocky Mountain FlowerFest
June 25, 2pm to 10 pm
Venetucci Farm
Music and Flowers
August 19-21
Summerfest German Festival
September 10
Mountain of the Sun
About Peak Town Square:2022-06-1315 minPeak Town SquareMeadowGrass Music Festival This WeekendThe MeadowGrass Music Festival starts this Friday, May 27 and features live Americana Music under the sun and stars through Sunday. Festival Director Nicole Nicoletta updates us on all the attractions – the Faricy Boys KidZone, the VIP Experience, camping, great food, and more.
The MeadowGrass Music Festival is a Memorial Day Weekend outdoor tradition in Black Forest, CO. It’s brought to us by the nonprofit Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative, a community-focused music cooperative.
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MeadowGrass Music Festival – information and tickets
MeadowGrass 2022 Music Lineup
MeadowGrass Music Festiv...2022-05-2320 minPeak Town SquareMeadowGrass Music Festival 2022Live music under blue skies and bright stars on Memorial Day Weekend – get to know MeadowGrass Music Festival 2022. Music Director Steve Harris and Festival Director Nicole Nicoletta share the just-announced music lineup (hear some samples in this episode).
Learn all about the MeadowGrass Music Festival – a Memorial Day Weekend outdoor tradition in Black Forest, CO. Plus, more live music events from the Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative.
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MeadowGrass Music Festival
Rocky Mountain Highway app
in Apple App store
in GooglePlay store
Rocky Mountain Highway Musi...2022-02-0232 minPeak Town SquareJill Gaebler and Jan Martin Ring in 2022A roundup of noteworthy local happenings from two former Colorado Springs city councilors who return to the studio after a 4-year break. Jan Martin and Jill Gaebler were the first Studio 809 podcasters, launching their CityTalk podcast in 2016. In this episode they catch us up on their passion projects, and more.
Peak Town Square Producer Dave Gardner invited Jill and Jan back to the studio for what could become a recurring feature. This conversation visits changes at CONO; bike lanes and the growth of PikeRide; the city’s eScooter pilot program; e-Bikes, Segways and road construction at...2022-01-0400 minPeak Town SquareCommunity Conversation: Real Estate Nov 2021What is the state of commercial real estate in the Pikes Peak Region today? Michael Suggs of NAI Highland shares a wealth of information with Colorado Springs Business Journal Managing Editor Helen Lewis in this Community Conversation held November 5, 2021. NAI Highland is a local commercial real estate company founded in 1984.
Thank you to Intergy Private Wealth for sponsoring this series.
Community Conversations are free, live lunchtime webinars hosted by the Colorado Springs Business Journal. For registration and information, visit https://www.csbj.com/events.
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Colorado Springs Business Jo...2021-12-0200 minPeak Town SquareCommunity Conversation: InsuranceEverything you want to know about business and personal insurance. Michael Janzen of American Family Insurance shares a wealth of information with Colorado Springs Business Journal Publisher Amy Gillentine in this Community Conversation held October 29, 2021.
Topics include how the pandemic-related supply chain challenges are impacting insurance rates, why we need insurance agents, and what to look for when choosing an agent for commercial insurance. Did you know Colorado has one of the highest property damage rates in the country due to our wind and hail? Or that the state’s laws are very favorable for li...2021-11-0200 minPeak Town SquareCommunity Conversation: Non-ProfitsRunning a non-profit is not all heart and no head, as Teddy Rosendo says in this conversation about managing non-profits and philanthropy in today’s climate. The panelists offer their candid take on a variety of management issues in this Community Conversation hosted by the Colorado Springs Business Journal on October 22, 2021.
Sponsor: Intergy Private Wealth
Moderator: Brian Grossman, Editor in Chief of the Colorado Springs Business Journal
Panelists:
Teddy Rosendo of Spur Philanthropy
Lisa Amend James, Executive Director of the Give Campaign
Community Conversations are fr...2021-10-2900 minPeak Town SquareSuperintendents Panel Sept 23 2021How are area school districts addressing staffing and budget challenges, COVID protocols, politics, diversity and other divisive social issues? The Colorado Springs Business Journal convened this panel of superintendents, the people in charge of steering students to business and workplace success in the Pikes Peak Region. It’s a candid and hard-hitting discussion, moderated by Helen Robinson, Managing Editor of the Colorado Springs Business Journal.
Presenting Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente
Sponsors:
GH Phipps Construction Company
Harrison School District 2
OfficeScapes
RTA Architects
Wember
Ca...2021-10-2200 minPeak Town SquareMayors Panel 2021Learn how communities of Southern Colorado can be, and are, working together to benefit the entire region. Every year, the Colorado Springs Business Journal gathers mayors from all over the Pikes Peak region to participate in this unique panel discussion. This year’s panel was held on July 22 at The Pinery at the Hill. The event was moderated by Helen Robinson, Managing Editor of the Colorado Springs Business Journal.
Panelists:
Jane Newberry of Green Mountain Falls
President Pro Tem Richard Skorman of Colorado Springs (Mayor John Suthers was unavailable)
Nick Gradisar of Pueblo
Gabriel Or...2021-08-0400 minPeak Town SquareCommunity Conversation: Health CareHow has health care philanthropy managed during the pandemic, and how does it fit into the local business scene? Josh Bailey, Vice President of Philanthropy at Centura Health, and head of the Penrose-St. Francis Health Foundation shares information and perspective about health care philanthropy.
This is a recording of a live Community Conversation held on July 16, 2021, moderated by Bryan Grossman, Editor-in-Chief of the Colorado Springs Business Journal.
Community Conversations are free, live lunchtime webinars hosted by the Colorado Springs Business Journal. Registration and information.
Sponsor:
Dunn Perrault & Associates
2021-08-0200 minPeak Town SquareMaking Democracy Work News – June 24Get the latest League of Women Voters news, and learn about some exciting upcoming podcast episodes. Plus, host Shelly Roehrs shares the news that the Making Democracy Work series – until now part of the Peak Town Square podcast – will become its own weekly podcast in July. The League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region is stepping up to make this possible, with financial support from Shelly Roehrs and Blue Picket Realty.
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, cul...2021-06-2400 minPeak Town Square2021 Juneteenth FestivalThis year’s Juneteenth celebration in Colorado Springs promises to be bigger and better. League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region’s Shelly Roehrs gets the details from organizer Jennifer Smith on this three-day festival, happening June 18-20, at America the Beautiful Park. Jennifer is also co-founder of OneBody ENT.
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Juneteenth Festival
League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region
OneBodyENT
Cornerstone Movement
This is one of a series of Peak Town Square episodes titled Making Democracy Work, from the League of W...2021-06-1100 minPeak Town SquareCommunity Conversation: BankingWhat you need to know about the Payroll Protection Plan, and the latest banking regulations – for large and small businesses. This panel conversation includes Tom Ashley with ANB Bank, Yvonne Wilder and Wendy Droke with KeyBank, and Ted Mentry with 5Star Bank.
This is a recording of a live Community Conversation held on May 7, moderated by Amy Gillentine, Publisher and Executive Editor of the Colorado Springs Business Journal.
Community Conversations are free, live lunchtime webinars hosted by the Colorado Springs Business Journal. For registration and information, visit csbj.com/events.
Sponsors:...2021-06-0500 minPeak Town SquareCommunity Conversation: MarketingHow do you stay top of mind for your clients, and how can you impact and increase sales as the pandemic ends? This panel conversation includes Anthony Hyatt from Magneti, Susana Keiland from Colorado Publishing House and Laura Schnarr from Neon Pig Creative.
This is a recording of a live Community Conversation held on April 30, moderated by Bryan Grossman, editor-in-chief of the Colorado Springs Business Journal.
Community Conversations are free, live lunchtime webinars hosted by the Colorado Springs Business Journal. For registration and information, visit csbj.com/events.
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...2021-05-2000 minPeak Town SquareCommunity Conversation: RetirementLearn how to prepare for retirement: options for saving, investing and how to choose a retirement living facility for yourself or for your family member. We hear from Ben Harvey of Northwestern Mutual of Colorado Springs, Kristen Curran-Brookham of MBK Senior Living, and Aimee Cooper of Aspen Trail Retirement.
This is a recording of a live Community Conversation held on April 16, moderated by Amy Gillentine, publisher and executive editor of the Colorado Springs Business Journal. It’s one of a series of community conversations about managing the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on your business. The seri...2021-04-2900 minPeak Town SquareCommunity Conversation: Health in Home CareLocal in-home health care executive Kathy Miller of Gentle Shepherd Home Care discusses running a senior home care business in these times of COVID. This is the second in a series of community conversations about managing the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on your business. The series is hosted by the Colorado Springs Business Journal. This conversation was recorded on January 13, 2021, and hosted by the Colorado Springs Business Journal’s Publisher and Executive Editor Amy Gillentine, and Editor-in-Chief Bryan Grossman.
These six free, live lunchtime webinars run through February 10 of 2021. For registration and information, visit csbj.co...2021-02-0300 minPeak Town SquareFirst Friday Live (May 1, 2020)A rundown of Virtual First Friday happenings
This is a replay of Studio 809’s first live webcast, from May 1 of 2020. It’s a rundown of happenings during that evening’s Virtual First Friday, and a great way to find out how the Pikes Peak Region’s arts community is responding to the COVID crisis. Some of the events discussed happened that evening, or in the week following, and may no longer be available. For more information, check the links in these show notes.
On the first Friday of every month, First Friday Downtown features FREE monthly...2020-05-091h 03Peak Town SquarePeak Town Square: COVID-19 Press Conference Local March 5 2020A joint press conference on the COVID-19 virus is held by the El Paso County (Colorado) Health Department along with the city of Colorado Springs. Speakers include the mayor of Colorado Springs along with officials of the El Paso County Health Department.
Let us know after listening to this podcast, whether you got that warm, comfortable, safe feeling. Take the time to compare it with the other podcasts on the Coronavirus (aka COVID-19).
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2020-03-1038 minPeak Town SquarePeak Town Square: Colorado Springs City Council discusses the Coronavirus MAR 09 2020Is the city administration doing an adequate job keeping the citizens informed?
An unvarnished Colorado Springs Council work session discussing the topic of the Coronavirus and whether the city administration and El Paso County Health Departments are doing an adequate job keeping the citizens informed. Are there fireworks? You bet! You be the judge on this. Let us know your thoughts. You are an important part of the process and your health is at stake.
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2020-03-101h 40Peak Town SquarePeak Town Square: Colorado U.S. Senate candidates Feb 08 2020Too many candidates?
Count ’em folks! Eight candidates vying to replace Cory Gardner in the U. S. Senate. Which one will be the lucky one to run? The presumptive favorite isn’t at this gathering. But they all have something important to say. The Democratic caucuses will winnow the herd. Stay tuned.
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2020-02-1852 minPeak Town SquarePeak Town Square: An Accessory Dwelling Unit Town Hall Nov 19 2019Colorado Springs City Council holds an Accessory Dwelling Unit Town Hall
Accessory Dwelling Units? Affordable Housing? Home Owners Associations? The city superseding HOA rules? Aging in Place? Staying in your home? Renting out part of your house? Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit? Living with your adult children and grandchildren? Caregivers?
What does all this mean?
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2019-11-231h 33Peak Town SquarePeak Town Square: An Auxiliary Dwelling Unit (ADU) coming to your neighborhood.Are you ready for that new addition to your neighbor’s house?
The Colorado Springs Pro-Housing Partnership presents a session on Auxiliary Dwelling Units (ADU). Max Kronstadt, Liam Reynolds, and Elam Bocckvar-Klein make a compelling presentation.
Subjects covered: Housing Burden, Evictions, What other cities are doing, and Softer Benefits of ADUs. This is followed by a Q&A.
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2019-11-1131 minPeak Town SquarePeak Town Square: A conversation on The National Popular Vote presented by the League of Women VotersThis conversation from a Republican and Democratic point of view
The National Popular Vote is discussed in detail by State Senator Mike Foote and former California assembly member and state senator, Ray Haynes. Senator Foote will present the Democratic view and Ray Haynes will present the Republican conservative point of view. Will they be close in their observations or opposite?
You’ll get an excellent history lesson from both speakers and learn why Congress dumped voting issues on the states.
The post Peak Town Square: A conversation on The National Popular Vote presented by the Le...2019-10-211h 02Peak Town SquareLeague of Women Voters presents ballot issues CC & DDA non-partisan view of Colorado Ballot Issues
The League of Women Voters, with the help of Elliot Goldbaum, presents ballot issues CC & DD. Added, also, the basics of fiscal policy in Colorado. The Q & A is spirited and informative.
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2019-10-2055 minPeak Town SquarePeak Town Square: The League of Women Voters discuss the upcoming ballot issuesState Ballot Issues CC & DD Colorado Springs Ballot Issues 2B & 2C. The League of Women Voters lay out the Pros and Cons of statewide ballot issues CC (state keeping tax money) and DD (Sports betting and a water plan). They do the same for Colorado Springs issues 2B (Retaining revenue for parks and recreation) & 2C (Temporary sales and Use tax).
Plus as an added bonus, the requirements for voting in Colorado are explained. It’s really simple
The post Peak Town Square: The League of Women Voters discuss the upcoming ballot issues appeared first on St...2019-10-1143 minPeak Town SquarePeak Town Square 38: Switchbacks Soccer Stadium Q&AThis is the follow-up to the Switchbacks Soccer Stadium presentation. The audience’s take is very interesting.
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2019-09-0215 minPeak Town SquarePeak Town Square 37: The Switchbacks soccer stadium presentationA detailed presentation of the Switchbacks soccer stadium which includes the 8000 seat stadium, apartments and eating establishments. The events will need an additional 2400 (est.) parking spaces. This will be a multi-use facility for events other than soccer.
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2019-09-021h 01Peak Town SquareTown Square Podcast: Policing and Incarceration in Colorado: Results from the 2019 Legislative SessionThis is the first episode in our podcast series outlining bills that Citizens Project took stances on this past Legislative Session. Listen to interviews from activists, politicians, and community members to learn more about how these bills were passed and how they impact our community.
In this episode, we have two guests: Senator Pete Lee from El Paso County District 11, and Siena Mann from the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition, both here to talk about bills they worked on passing in the legislature.
We talk about the following bills this episode (all passed!), which Citizens Project...2019-08-2956 minPeak Town SquarePeak Town Square: 35 Meadows Park Town Hall Jul 30 2019A spirited town hall Q&A session that covers: Homelessness, Accessory Dwelling Units, Short Term Rentals, Senior meals, Drake power plant, Fireworks, Urban development, Ballot issues, and more. Learn what legislation that was passed by state government that affects you.
This was hosted by Richard Skorman and Yolanda Avila with state house member Terri Carver.
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2019-08-051h 29Peak Town SquarePeak Town Square: 34 A vision for the cities that includes a strong foundationA vision for the cities in El Paso, Teller, and Pueblo counties that includes a strong foundation, people participating, and an agility to adapt to the business environment, housing, and facilities for the citizens.
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2019-07-291h 07Peak Town SquareTown Square: 30 Prison Reform Recidivism Criminal Justice SystemRestorative Justice, Prison Reform, Recidivism, Incarceration Rate, Ban the Box, are just some of the topics that Senator Pete Lee and Robin Roberts discuss.
Normalization of the prison experience, European prisons, Pre-release programs, and expunging records are also discussed.
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2019-07-2245 minPeak Town SquareTown Square: 23 Examining Privilege: Citizens Project 2019 Creating Community BreakfastThe Citizens Project 2019 Creating Community Breakfast, featuring speakers from community organizations and conversations examining our privilege and ways we can use it.
Idris Goodwin’s American Prom:
Springs Mag interview
CS Indy interview
Gazette interview
Spirettes band
Instagram: @spirettes
Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Institute
Twitter: @RMWFF
Instagram: rmwfilm
Julissa Molina Soto:
Documentary
Program video by Lauren Ferrara Storytelling
YOU can contribute to Citizens Project. As a grassroots nonprofit, any and all donations help us continue our work in the f...2019-07-0136 minPeak Town SquareTown Square: Town Hall with Pete Lee, Tony Exum, Marc Synder – June 6 2019Legislation 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). County Commissioner Longinos Gonzalez makes a brief appearance.
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2019-06-201h 30Peak Town SquareTown Square: Jena Griswold CO Secretary of State – June 8 2019The 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. She was the special guest of Senator Pete Lee and House members Tony Exum and Marc Snyder at their town hall in Colorado Springs. (Episode 29, Recorded 6/8/19)
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2019-06-1225 minPeak Town SquareTown Square: Governor Polis Town Hall – Colorado Springs May 4 2019Colorado Governor Jared Polis offers his perspective on the recently concluded legislative session and his first few months in office. He also answers audience questions at this town hall co-hosted by the Colorado Springs Independent, Colorado Springs Business Journal, and Southeast Express. Subjects include: A re-insurance bill; full-day kindergarden, bills passed that will improve health care and reduce health care and insurance costs.
(Recorded 5/4/19)
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2019-05-1359 minPeak Town SquareTown Square: National Popular VoteThe history of the Electoral College and advantages of a national popular vote for U.S. President and Vice President. The League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region presented this session as part of their annual meeting April 27, 2019. The presenter is Sylvia Bernstein, co-chair of Colorado National Popular Vote.
On March 15, 2019 Governor Polis signed the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact and officially added Colorado to the growing number of states committing to a National Popular Vote for the U.S. Presidency. Learn more about the National Popular Vote.
This episode of Town Square...2019-05-0754 minPeak Town SquareTown Square: Surprised by Property Value Increase?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 questions.
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2019-04-1859 minPeak Town SquareTown Square: #25 – MeadowGrass Music Festival 2019Everything 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 – all in the Black Forest between Colorado Springs and Denver.
MeadowGrass Music Director Steve Harris joins Festival Director Nicole Nicoletta and Whitney Luckett, president of the Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative, to dish on this year’s festival with Town Square host Dave Gardner.
...2019-04-1044 minPeak Town SquareTown Square: #24 – Tools for Transparency – Civic Superhero TrainingReport 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 Engagement Administrator for the City of Colorado Springs, explains how you can use these powers to be a “civic superhero.” This public presentation was hosted March 16, 2019 by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region.
Scroll down to audio player. Here i...2019-04-081h 08Peak Town SquareTown Square: #23 CC Ice Arena Mtg 3 Q&A – March 23 2019City 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)
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2019-03-2556 minPeak Town SquareTown Square: #22 CC Ice Arena Public Mtg 3 – March 23 2019Major 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 portion of this meeting. Public meeting schedule and additional information can be found here. (Episode 22, Recorded 3/23/19)
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2019-03-251h 10Peak Town SquareTown Square: #21 Council Candidates Forum – March 21 2019Growth, 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 and an amplification system. (Episode 22, Recorded March 21, 2019)
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2019-03-251h 52Peak Town SquareTown Square: Collective Bargaining Ballot Issue Forum – March 18 2019Learn 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 was held at the Penrose Public Library the evening of March 18, 2019, and was hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and Citizens Project.
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Vote YES on #1 (Firefighters for a Safer Colorado Springs)
Say NO on #1 (Ci...2019-03-1958 minPeak Town SquareTown Square: Candidate Forum March 9 2019Taxes, 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)
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2019-03-121h 30Peak Town SquareTown Square: Candidates Debate Environment, Energy, Open SpacesCandidates 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)
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2019-03-111h 01Peak Town SquareTown Square: CC Ice Arena Architectural Q&A – Feb 16 2019The 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)
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2019-02-2250 minPeak Town SquareTown Square: CC Ice Arena Architecture Presentation – Feb 16 2019Architecture 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 City for Champions economic development project. Meeting schedule and other information can be found here. Your comments are welcome below. (Episode 14, Recorded 2/16/19)
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2019-02-2258 minPeak Town SquareTown Square: CC Ice Arena Meeting Q&A – Jan 5 2019Parking, 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 Champions economic development project. The next meeting is January 19. Meeting schedule and other information can be found here. Your comments are welcome below.
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2019-01-111h 42Peak Town SquareTown Square: CC Ice Arena Public Meeting – Jan 5 2019This 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 Arena is part of the Colorado Springs City for Champions economic development project. The next episode of Town Square covers the Q&A session at this meeting. Listen to it here. This meeting was held January 5, 2019. The next meeting is January 19. Meeting schedule and other information...2019-01-091h 04Peak Town SquareTown Square: New Colorado Springs Comprehensive PlanAre 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 Olmedo (Comprehensive Planner II) share details about what the plan involves, where we are in the process, and how you can learn more or participate in the final public meetings on the plan over the next 3 months.
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Pla...2018-10-1840 minPeak Town SquareTown Square: Bike Share Now in Colorado SpringsBike 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 tourist, now you can rent a bike to explore the city. How will you use PikeRide?
Learn how it works from PikeRide’s Jolie NeSmith. Colorado Springs city councilor (and occasional Town Square host and bicycle advocate) Jill Gaebler joins frequent co-host Dave Gard...2018-06-2617 minPeak Town SquareTown Square: Bike Month is HereJune 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 and Eileen Healy of the Trails and Open Space Coalition. Includes details of: Mayors Ride, Starlight Spectacular, PikeRide, and Bike to Work Day.
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Bike Colorado Springs
Bike Month Calendar
Trails and Open Space Coalition
2018-05-3128 minPeak Town SquareTown Square: MeadowGrass Music Festival 2018The 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, camping, and fun for the kids are all part of the scene. If you’ve not attended before, this episode of Town Hall will give you all you need to know to make the festival an awesome experience.
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MeadowGrass Musi...2018-05-0337 minPeak Town SquareTown Square: Is Colorado Springs Smart?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 into the future and make maximum use of emerging technologies. Plus: Learn about the city’s app that makes it easy for you to report potholes, graffiti, downed trees, etc., and this weekend’s Sustainafest block party (April 14).
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2018-04-1146 minPeak Town SquareTown Square: Loving Garden of the Gods to DeathAutomobiles 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 a year to the popular park/tourist destination. Plus: the North Cheyenne Cañon Master Plan, and the timing for new bike lanes and traffic calming in the North End. Jan Martin is a former city councilor and chair of the Garden of the Gods F...2018-04-0534 minPeak Town SquareTown Square: Giving Away the Farm to Develop Banning Lewis RanchCitizens 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 as a private citizen, not on behalf of the board), and former Utilities employee Esther Mueller join host Dave Gardner to share their concerns about proposed amendment of the Banning Lewis Ranch annexation agreement.
Citizens have a chance to comment on the amend...2018-03-1954 minPeak Town SquareTown Square: Homeless Not AloneDoes Colorado Springs attract an inordinate share of homelessness? What exacerbates the problem, what do the homeless need, and how is our city doing on this? Homelessness, always an important issue, is frequently front page news these days in Colorado Springs. In this episode we get detail about the issue and what’s being done to address it. In the know are guest co-hosts Beth Roalstad, executive director of Homeward Pikes Peak and chair of the Pikes Peak Continuum of Care, and Andy Phelps, Homelessness Prevention and Response Coordinator for the City of Colorado Springs. They do some myth-busting an...2018-03-1438 minPeak Town SquareTown Square: Banning Lewis – Giving Up Too Much?Four citizens discuss flaws in the proposed amendments to the Banning Lewis Ranch annexation agreement, and the shortcomings in the process that are giving us this result. Colorado Springs City Council is scheduled to vote in April on this proposal designed to jump-start development. The ranch represents about 20% of the total area of Colorado Springs. Around the table: Lee Milner, Neil Talbott, Walter Lawson and Dave Gardner.
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City Faced with Changing the Rules on Banning Lewis Ranch to Spur Development
(outstanding news coverage in the Colorado Springs Independent)
2018-03-071h 04Peak Town SquareTown Square: Trains, Cars & Local Food – March 1 2018How will we get around Colorado Springs and the Front Range in the future? City Councilor and Council President Pro-Tem Jill Gaebler shares details of her work on the Passenger Rail Commission, exploring the idea of getting passenger rail service along the front range. She also discusses the desired lane addition to I-25 between Monument and Castle Rock, and the Hyperloop. Also, do we need a limited-access freeway bypass around the east side of town?
Then Jill updates us on the Food Policy Advisory Board, which was instrumental in allowing cottage food stands year-round, and multiple beehives...2018-03-0119 minPeak Town SquareTown Square: Bicycling in Colorado Springs – Feb 22 2017Do motorists own the roads in Colorado Springs? How can bicycles and cars get along? How having more bicycles on the roads saves motorists money. Lane changes in the Old North End, and the coming bike share program, PikeRide. These are among the topics as City Councilor Jill Gaebler guest-hosts with Dave Gardner on the premiere episode of Town Square. We’ll be rotating hosts and visiting a variety of topics on this new podcast series that will bring you the buzz on what’s happening in the Pikes Peak region. Listen and subscribe to this new podcast, our effo...2018-02-2232 min
Studio 809 SpecialsStudio 809 Special: Banning-Lewis Ranch Town Hall – Jan 16 2017This is the first of 3 public town hall meetings about the pending amendment of the Banning-Lewis Ranch annexation agreement. This agreement will govern decades of development in a massive area along the east side of the city of Colorado Springs. The developer who purchased most of the ranch has negotiated the proposed amendment. City Planning & Development Director Peter Wysocki begins the town hall with a brief presentation about the proposal.
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2018-01-181h 49Studio 809 SpecialsStudio 809 Specials: Drake Power Plant Decommissioning Town Hall Dec 5 2017Colorado Springs Utilities Board hears from the public about potentially closing the Martin Drake Power Plant earlier than currently planned. This public meeting was held on December 5, 2017. Thanks to the City of Colorado Springs for sharing this audio.
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2017-12-072h 04Studio 809 SpecialsStudio 809 Specials: Money in Local Politics – League of Women VotersGary Fornander, Jane Ard-Smith and Peg Perl of the League of Women’s Voters discuss the impact of outside money and special interest money on local politics in Colorado Springs. Well worth the listen. (Recorded 2017 11 18)
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CityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk: Bicycling in C SpringsDid you know Colorado Springs is one of the great bicycling locations in the world? Senior Bike Planner Kate Brady joins City Councilor Jill Gaebler for a lively discussion of bicycling issues. The city’s newly proposed Bike Plan is now out for public review and comment. See the plan and learn about public meetings at…
The post CityTalk: Bicycling in C Springs appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts.2017-11-1400 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk: Bicycling in C SpringsDid you know Colorado Springs is one of the great bicycling locations in the world? Senior Bike Planner Kate Brady joins City Councilor Jill Gaebler for a lively discussion of bicycling issues. The city’s newly proposed Bike Plan is now out for public review and comment. See the plan and learn about public meetings at coloradosprings.gov/bikeplan. The first meeting is tonight (11/14/17) 5 to 7 pm at the City Administration Building .(Episode 128, recorded 11/3/17)
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2017-11-1426 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk Oct 11 2017Jill Gaebler’s reelection campaign for Colorado Springs City Council in April required her to take a break from podcasting, but she is back! Jill and Jan reminisce about the 2017 city election, they discuss a lot of good news in the Mayor’s proposed 2018 city budget, and the upcoming vote on the proposed stormwater fee.…
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Jill Gaebler’s reelection campaign for Colorado Springs City Council in April required her to take a break from podcasting, but she is back! Jill and Jan reminisce about the 2017 city election, they discuss a lot of good news in the Mayor’s proposed 2018 city budget, and the upcoming vote on the proposed stormwater fee. They also chat about the remaining need (and hope) for parks funding. The school district 11 mill levy override on the ballot is also discussed. Wasson and Palmer get a nod. Jill is now an empty-nester. Wine and ice cream for dinner. Bicycles and change in t...2017-10-1130 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk – December 9 2016Jill’s campaign kickoff event, campaign issues like police and fire response times, responsible development, infill, local food policy. Should Jill and Jan start a commune? Co-housing for older residents? The “silver tsunami.” Jill was not ready for the barrage of mail from AARP when she recently turned 50. The upcoming CONO Christmas party. Jan’s plans…
The post CityTalk – December 9 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts.2016-12-0900 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk – December 9 2016Jill’s campaign kickoff event, campaign issues like police and fire response times, responsible development, infill, local food policy. Should Jill and Jan start a commune? Co-housing for older residents? The “silver tsunami.” Jill was not ready for the barrage of mail from AARP when she recently turned 50. The upcoming CONO Christmas party. Jan’s plans for Christmas Eve tea at the Brown Palace, and Jill’s beach plans. Jill and Jan are considering pausing the podcast for the duration of Jill’s campaign. Should they? Let us know what you think in the comment section below. Jill wants the podcast...2016-12-0924 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk – November 18 2016Thanksgiving plans. Why is the EPA suing Colorado Springs over stormwater? Has the city been too developer-friendly? Upcoming city election, status of ballot measure to kill the Strawberry Fields land swap with The Broadmoor, TABOR refund or not, and 6 district council seats up for grabs.
The post CityTalk – November 18 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts.2016-11-1800 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk – November 18 2016Thanksgiving plans. Why is the EPA suing Colorado Springs over stormwater? Has the city been too developer-friendly? Upcoming city election, status of ballot measure to kill the Strawberry Fields land swap with The Broadmoor, TABOR refund or not, and 6 district council seats up for grabs.
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2016-11-1828 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk – November 11 2016Post-Election Blues. Jill reminds us that so much of politics and getting things done is local. What’s on Jan’s post-election music mix? Colorado and local election results are also discussed. Is Colorado a red state or a blue state? Council changes to the mayor’s proposed 2017 city budget. The funding challenge facing United Way for…
The post CityTalk – November 11 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts.2016-11-1100 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk – November 11 2016Post-Election Blues. Jill reminds us that so much of politics and getting things done is local. What’s on Jan’s post-election music mix? Colorado and local election results are also discussed. Is Colorado a red state or a blue state? Council changes to the mayor’s proposed 2017 city budget. The funding challenge facing United Way for our 211 local services phone service. Upcoming events, including RMFI Annual ShinDIG and 2016 Women of Influence.
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2016-11-1129 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk – November 4 2016Did Jan smoke pot in her youth? Reefer Madness in Colorado Springs: Jill Gaebler and Jan Martin discuss the medical marijuana moratorium. Is that being “business friendly?” Is the Gazette editorializing about this in its news coverage? Should city council be listening to “the voices of the people or the voices of the powerful?” The…
The post CityTalk – November 4 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts.2016-11-0400 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk – November 4 2016Did Jan smoke pot in her youth? Reefer Madness in Colorado Springs: Jill Gaebler and Jan Martin discuss the medical marijuana moratorium. Is that being “business friendly?” Is the Gazette editorializing about this in its news coverage? Should city council be listening to “the voices of the people or the voices of the powerful?” The politically active Shooks Run neighborhood. Unlimited dark money in city council campaigns. Has Colorado College been fracking? Utilities rate increases (does the news media ignore rate reductions?) Plus, a local developer is distributing an interesting flyer.
The post CityTalk – November 4 2016 appeared first on Studio...2016-11-0429 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk – October 28 2016Jan’s continuing Comcast adventures and a vote for Trump? Companies that care about customer service. Springs has highest water rates in the state. Will council refer a Strawberry Fields charter amendment? 2017 city budget update. It’s hard to keep police officers. Threat to city’s therapeutic recreation program.
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2016-10-2828 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk – October 28 2016Jan’s continuing Comcast adventures and a vote for Trump? Companies that care about customer service. Springs has highest water rates in the state. Will council refer a Strawberry Fields charter amendment? 2017 city budget update. It’s hard to keep police officers. Threat to city’s therapeutic recreation program.
The post CityTalk – October 28 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts.2016-10-2800 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk – October 21 2016Advice for those considering a city council run. City council is a full-time job. Controversial bike lane demonstration project on Research Parkway. Who Jill and Jan like in the district 3 race for county commissioner. School District 11 ballot issues. Colorado Teacher of the Year.
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2016-10-2131 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk – October 21 2016Advice for those considering a city council run. City council is a full-time job. Controversial bike lane demonstration project on Research Parkway. Who Jill and Jan like in the district 3 race for county commissioner. School District 11 ballot issues. Colorado Teacher of the Year.
The post CityTalk – October 21 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts.2016-10-2100 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk – October 14 2016The cable guy and Jill’s cat ate a hamburger. Trump and women’s rights. Jan Doran Day. The homeless camp disbanded by the city. Does the city have a long-term vision for the homeless challenge? The recently passed cottage food ordinance. Public Improvement Fees – a tax. The downside of term limits.
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2016-10-1429 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk – October 14 2016The cable guy and Jill’s cat ate a hamburger. Trump and women’s rights. Jan Doran Day. The homeless camp disbanded by the city. Does the city have a long-term vision for the homeless challenge? The recently passed cottage food ordinance. Public Improvement Fees – a tax. The downside of term limits.
The post CityTalk – October 14 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts.2016-10-1400 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk – October 7 2016Heartburn over parking rates doubling at the Manitou Incline, Jan’s pet peeve, the Utilities budget and water for city parks, medians and historic trees. A new apartment building for the homeless. QuikCycle coming to town.
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2016-10-0729 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk – October 7 2016Heartburn over parking rates doubling at the Manitou Incline, Jan’s pet peeve, the Utilities budget and water for city parks, medians and historic trees. A new apartment building for the homeless. QuikCycle coming to town.
The post CityTalk – October 7 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts.2016-10-0700 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk – Sept 30 2016School District 11 CFO Glenn Gustafson fills Jill and Jan in on the mill levy override and bond measure on the November ballot.
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2016-09-3029 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk – Sept 30 2016School District 11 CFO Glenn Gustafson fills Jill and Jan in on the mill levy override and bond measure on the November ballot.
The post CityTalk – Sept 30 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts.2016-09-3000 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk – Sept 23 2016How do Jill and Jan pack this all into a half-hour? Denver traffic and philanthropy. Recent police department cuts. The Mayor’s interest in restoring a stormwater fee. Doug Bruce is on the loose! 2017 city budget coming soon. Jill needs to get a handle on her sighing at council meetings. What’s going on with the city’s cannabis clubs? Plus news about the coal-fired Martin Drake power plant.
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2016-09-2330 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk – Sept 23 2016How do Jill and Jan pack this all into a half-hour? Denver traffic and philanthropy. Recent police department cuts. The Mayor’s interest in restoring a stormwater fee. Doug Bruce is on the loose! 2017 city budget coming soon. Jill needs to get a handle on her sighing at council meetings. What’s going on with the…
The post CityTalk – Sept 23 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts.2016-09-2300 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk – Sept 16 2016The Colorado Springs comprehensive plan is now being revised. The city wants to hear from you. #planCOS is the hashtag the city is watching. Jill is now hosting “office hours” out in the community, the first and third Thursday of each month from 1 to 3 pm. Council redistricting update. Should we have a “primer” on the School District 11 ballot items? A new organization, Citizen’s Chamber, comes up. They are looking to hire a political organizer. Progress Now’s big mistake. The current controversy over Manitou Incline and parking on Ruxton Avenue.
The post CityTalk – Sept 16 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Po2016-09-1630 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk – Sept 16 2016The Colorado Springs comprehensive plan is now being revised. The city wants to hear from you. #planCOS is the hashtag the city is watching. Jill is now hosting “office hours” out in the community, the first and third Thursday of each month from 1 to 3 pm. Council redistricting update. Should we have a “primer” on the…
The post CityTalk – Sept 16 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts.2016-09-1600 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk – Sept 9 2016Ever “play Frogger” on Pikes Peak Avenue? “Urban intervention” is among the fascinating topics as Jan and Jill are joined by special guest, landscape architect/urban designer John Olson. John won our contest on Facebook to have this guest spot. John describes the interesting experiment done with Pikes Peak Avenue (Better Block Pikes Peak). Discussed: A…
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Ever “play Frogger” on Pikes Peak Avenue? “Urban intervention” is among the fascinating topics as Jan and Jill are joined by special guest, landscape architect/urban designer John Olson. John won our contest on Facebook to have this guest spot. John describes the interesting experiment done with Pikes Peak Avenue (Better Block Pikes Peak). Discussed: A roundabout at Pikes Peak and Colorado? Guess how many roundabouts we have in C. Springs? Parklets. A project in Old Colorado City to improve parking and bicycle safety. John explains the advantages of “reverse angle parking.” The city’s revision of its comprehensive plan is also d...2016-09-0930 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk – September 2 2016City Auditorium’s new, improved restrooms. Guess who Jill saw in concert her first time at City Auditorium? Who does Jan remember seeing there? The political agenda of Colorado Springs Forward. Mary Lou Makepeace. Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority now has an executive director – Kitty Clemens. A downtown stadium, Sky Sox, Switchbacks, City for Champions.…
The post CityTalk – September 2 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts.2016-09-0200 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk – September 2 2016City Auditorium’s new, improved restrooms. Guess who Jill saw in concert her first time at City Auditorium? Who does Jan remember seeing there? The political agenda of Colorado Springs Forward. Mary Lou Makepeace. Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority now has an executive director – Kitty Clemens. A downtown stadium, Sky Sox, Switchbacks, City for Champions. Jan in a podle skirt and wig? The upcoming Silver Key Rockin’ in the 60’s fundraiser. Plus an update on local food policy.
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2016-09-0230 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk – August 26 2016Hunger Games – contest to win a guest spot on the show. Jill’s Pikes Peak Ascent adventure. Matt Carpenter still holds the Pikes Peak Ascent record. A new local eatery, Rita’s Italian Ice. Mary Ellen McNally. New appointees to the District 11 School Board. The importance of having a strong and healthy core school district.…
The post CityTalk – August 26 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts.2016-08-2600 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk – August 26 2016Hunger Games – contest to win a guest spot on the show. Jill’s Pikes Peak Ascent adventure. Matt Carpenter still holds the Pikes Peak Ascent record. A new local eatery, Rita’s Italian Ice. Mary Ellen McNally. New appointees to the District 11 School Board. The importance of having a strong and healthy core school district. The new Lincoln Elementary School redevelopment project.
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2016-08-2629 minCityTalk Archives - Studio 809 PodcastsCityTalk – August 19 2016Jill has an idea to hold a contest or drawing and inviting the winner to sit in on the show. Pioneers Museum annual breakfast coming up; Jill and her daughter will speak. The challenge of changing the light bulbs on the museum dome. It’s unusual for city councilors to attend and speak to city advisory…
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Jill has an idea to hold a contest or drawing and inviting the winner to sit in on the show. Pioneers Museum annual breakfast coming up; Jill and her daughter will speak. The challenge of changing the light bulbs on the museum dome. It’s unusual for city councilors to attend and speak to city advisory boards. Should this be strongly discouraged?
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