UPDATE: MONDAY 11/25/2024 12:45 p.m. (COLORADO SPRINGS) — Colorado Springs City Council Chambers was nearly full on Monday, Nov. 25 with only a couple of seats available, as City Council members heard from Aaron Salt, a Member of the Pikes Peak Library District's (PPLD) Board of Trustees. Monday's meeting comes after the controversial decision to close the Rockrimmon Library on Dec. 1, 2024, due to a lack of funding. According to FOX21 News Reporter Erin Bowling, who attended Monday's meeting, the presentation by Salt lasted an hour and a half, with community members listening in. Council member Yolanda Avila spoke in support of the Board and said she understood that the decision was not made lightly. She also expressed that she feels bad for the board members for all the heat they are taking. Meantime, Council member David Leinweber also expressed the same sentiment regarding the decision but spoke at length about other possible solutions or potential compromises that could be made. Lastly, Council member Dave Donelson questioned Salt extensively about the Board's decision and also asked about several potential solutions and compromises, as well as specific questions regarding finances and income. Donelson ended the discussion by asking that the Board of Trustees reconsider extending the lease for another year. The PPLD Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet again on Wednesday, Dec. 4. ORIGINAL STORY: Rockrimmon Library closure goes before Colorado Springs City Council MONDAY 11/25/2024 8:37 a.m. This week, Colorado Springs City Council will hear from the Pikes Peak Library District's (PPLD) Board of Trustees regarding the controversial decision to close the Rockrimmon Library on Dec. 1, 2024, due to a lack of funding. Several City Council members are calling to push the closure back as the group, 'Save Rockrimmon Library' said City Council members Dave Donelson, Nancy Henjum, and David Leinweber signed a letter calling to postpone its closure. Save Rockrimmon Library said people have pledged more than $50,000 to help keep the library open for at least another year until a more concrete plan can be drafted. The community is also pushing for an increased mill levy. On Monday, Nov. 25 beginning at 9 a.m. PPLD's Board of Trustees will give a presentation to City Council regarding the closure.