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1 Colorado Springs thoughts on Present and Future 28:59
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Are things slowing down for Colorado Springs? Do sales tax revenues show a slowing of Colorado Springs economic activity? Is there a slowing of housing sales? Are $500K homes out of the reach of the average resident? Does it look like ARMs are making a comeback? Will the new development in Downtown Colorado Springs pick up the slack of an economic downturn? Is Colorado Springs failing in the area of commercial development? Do you know the makeup of city council? Is there complacency in Colorado Springs? Six new businesses have come to Colorado Springs since the first of the year. Really? Who are they? Is Climate Change a social issue? The post Colorado Springs thoughts on Present and Future appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .…
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1 Colorado Springs Ballot Issues for November 2022 33:17
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Didn’t we just finish an election? Recreational Marijuana (aka Cannabis) is on the Colorado Springs November 2022 ballot. Will it pass? The PPRTA tax extension issue spells out where the money is going. It looks like the Smoke & Mirror games regarding some city financing issues are raising some eyebrows. Is it 3-card Monty or the Pea in the Shell game? Why is Colorado Springs Utilities setting aside $40M for the purchasing of water rights? The post Colorado Springs Ballot Issues for November 2022 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .…
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1 We’re all affected by decisions that Colorado Springs City Council makes. 25:27
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If Colorado Springs drops into a recession, what does it mean for you? What is City Council’s function? What is the 60% solution? Wouldn’t it be nice to have an 80% solution? 100% solution? Impact Fees: Is the city attempting to slide another issue by the citizens? What’s O&M? Do we need it? What game is being played here and to who’s benefit? Tax give-a-ways. The USAFA visitor center. Will it be a net drain on the city? The post We’re all affected by decisions that Colorado Springs City Council makes. appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .…
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1 Are Impact Fees the Panacea that will solve all of Colorado Springs financial problems? 29:59
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Will the taxpayer get stuck……………….. again? PPRTA Ballot issue. Will Constitution Ave. finally be scrapped? What are the plans for Nevada Ave.? Do Colorado Springs communities get the attention they need? Do communities matter? What’s a “Shoehorn” project? Is one coming to a neighborhood near you? Did you know about it? What’s this 70% stuff? Who pays the other 30%? Why not 100%? Can sales taxes be used to make up the delta regarding Impact Fees? What are the chances of visitors going to the new USAFA visitor center of going downtown to spend money when all the amenities will be at the visitor center? The post Are Impact Fees the Panacea that will solve all of Colorado Springs financial problems? appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .…
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1 Is there a unifying vision for Colorado Springs? 37:28
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Can Colorado Springs afford its own growth? What are the mayoral and city council candidates’ vision for Colorado Springs? Can Colorado Springs survive on sales taxes alone? Will the proposed impact fees cover the needs of the city’s expansion? How could it with all the tax give-a-ways? Is Colorado Springs inefficient in its functioning as a city? Is Colorado Springs in a Regression Phase? If it doesn’t make sense, maybe it doesn’t. Does Colorado Springs need quality Day Care? What is the Colorado Springs Creek Plan? Ever hear of it? Is putting up municipal buildings as collateral for bonds a good idea? The post Is there a unifying vision for Colorado Springs? appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .…
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What 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 projects this November 2022? The post Councilman Bill Murray Does a Little Magic appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .…
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Healthcare: 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 <span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span> In other news, will there be a PPRTA ballot issue coming your way this November? Impact fees are getting a serious look (yeah, right) The post Personal Subjects appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .…
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1 A number of issues that are current for today’s environment. 32:34
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Guns Guns Guns 1) Gun regulations. Rules of Engagement. Ban open carry? 2) A sniper on the roof. 3) Let’s begin with Public Safety. 4) Colorado Springs being sued again. The post A number of issues that are current for today’s environment. appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .
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1 Is the data being provided by the city to the citizens to make future decisions good? 32:15
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Apparently NOT! Is there a disconnect between what data the city is providing the public vs. the real world? Do emerging economies affect Colorado Springs? Are they Colorado Springs competition? Should Colorado Springs be looking at future trends? What is the fastest growing demographic in the labor force? Will Colorado Springs ebb out of the competition for businesses? Does Colorado Springs debate and make informed decisions? What are the consequences of NOT changing? The post Is the data being provided by the city to the citizens to make future decisions good? appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .…
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Can’t argue with the data When did the slower growth rate begin? Was the Great Recession tough on Colorado Springs? Data shows Colorado Springs is getting older. True or False? What is the largest growing demographic? Has there been under-building in Colorado Springs? For how long? Do you want to retire in place? Should the city be data driven? What is “Intentionality?” Nesting communities. Should builders concentrate on building communities vs. developments? The post Colorado Springs’ Growth is Slowing appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .…
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1 Executive Compensation in the City of Colorado Springs 39:33
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Are the city’s executives under paid? Public and private section executive compensation. Can and should the city of Colorado Springs try and compete? Does the old adage “You get want you pay for” apply here? There’s a faction that wants the city to be run like the private sector. But can it? Will it? Does it show an inclination that it wants to? Colorado Springs Utilities continues its changing environment. How will the collective bargaining bill in the Colorado State capitol fair? Are the numbers being thrown around overly exaggerated by some city/county officials as a scare tactic? Do city officials learn from Program Management Reviews? The post Executive Compensation in the City of Colorado Springs appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .…
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1 Things are Changing Whether or Not Certain Factions Want to Accept It. 30:53
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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? The post Things are Changing Whether or Not Certain Factions Want to Accept It. appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .…
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1 The 2023 Mayoral Election in Colorado Springs 30:36
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Are these the best candidates for the future of Colorado Springs? Four persons have declared their intention to run for Colorado Springs mayor in 2023. Does one have too much baggage? Does a novice stand a chance? Retreads anyone? What are the candidate’s interests and what do they hope to accomplish? This question should be asked of every candidate. Should Colorado Springs disband the Human Rights Commission? What’s a Diversity Office? More management issues at Colorado Springs Utilities? Did development around Garden of the Gods work out well? The city says they don’t need outside fire mitigation studies. Is the city circling the wagons to protect development in the Wildland Urban Interface? The post The 2023 Mayoral Election in Colorado Springs appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .…
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1 The April 2022 Colorado Springs Fiscals are out. 31:29
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Should we be doing a Happy Dance? The Fiscal 2022 Data is current, right? When will the party end? We’re in a housing bubble, right? New rental homes are being built. Care to guess what the rents will be? Is the dream of fiber optics finally being realized? The Hot Topic for City Council: Massage Parlors. Whoop De Do. Really important stuff don’t ya think? Been a year since the city administration had begun talking Development Fees. Is it about to happen anytime soon? Colorado Springs will be expanding Electric Vehicle hook-ups but not much else. Oh, well. The post The April 2022 Colorado Springs Fiscals are out. appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts .…
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