New Braunfels, TX

City Council on 2026-10-26 6:00 PM - AGENDA AMENDED 10/20/2026

Reinvestment Zone No.3 - Downtown TIRZ on 2026-10-26 11:00 AM

The Reinvestment Zone No.3 Board will discuss revisions to the Business Improvement & Preservation Grant program. The board will also consider grant applications received by October 9, 2026, and a proposed expenditure for downtown trees.

• Revisions to the TIRZ 3 Business Improvement & Preservation Grant program
• Business Improvement & Preservation Grant applications received as of October 9, 2026
• Expenditure for public infrastructure improvement of downtown trees

City Council - Special on 2026-10-19 5:00 PM

River Advisory Committee on 2026-10-22 4:00 PM

The River Advisory Committee will review a presentation on the 2026 end of river season. Members will discuss and consider changes to the river management fee and an ordinance regarding vessel access to the last public exit.

• Changes to the River Management Fee
• Changes to Ordinance 86-16 regarding vessel access to the last public exit
• 2026 End of River Season Presentation

Economic Development Corporation on 2026-10-15 5:00 PM

The Economic Development Corporation will discuss redevelopment input for Dittlinger Mill and updates on the Northwest Park Master Plan. The board may take action on a funding request for the Park at Dogwood and a contract amendment for 210 S. Castell, LLC.

• Public hearing and possible action to approve up to $500,000 for the Park at Dogwood
• Possible action to amend the contract with 210 S. Castell, LLC to extend deadlines
• Discussion of Dittlinger Mill redevelopment public input
• Update on the Northwest Park Master Plan
• Q4 update from the SPARK Small Business Center

City Council - Special on 2026-10-19 5:00 PM

Cemetery Committee on 2026-10-22 4:00 PM

The Cemetery Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss the 2026 Soul Searching Recap. The meeting includes a period for citizen communications where no board action will be taken.

• Approval of September 24, 2026, minutes
• Discussion and action on 2026 Soul Searching Recap

City Council on 2026-10-12 6:00 PM

The City Council will consider funding for a multi-year incubator project and discuss modifications to residential solid waste rates. The body is also reviewing contract amendments for park and road projects and updating police and fire department staffing levels.

• Proposed expenditure of up to $1,125,000 to Gener8tor for an entrepreneurship incubator project
• Contract amendment with Landscapes Unlimited, LLC for Landa Park Golf Course Bunker Renovation
• Contract modification with STV, Inc. for Solms Road Improvement design services
• Ordinance to lower speed limits in residential areas off Lake Front Avenue
• Discussion on proposed modifications to solid waste residential services rates

City Council on 2026-10-12 6:00 PM

City Council - Executive Session on 2026-10-12 5:00 PM

Economic Development Corporation on 2026-10-15 5:00 PM

The Economic Development Corporation will hold a public hearing regarding funding for the Park at Dogwood. The board will also review updates on the Northwest Park Master Plan and the Dittlinger Mill redevelopment.

• Public hearing and possible action on an expenditure of up to $500,000 for the Park at Dogwood
• Possible action to amend a contract with 210 S. Castell, LLC to extend deadlines
• Presentation and summary of the Dittlinger Mill redevelopment public input meeting
• Update on the Northwest Park Master Plan
• Q4 update from the SPARK Small Business Center

Historic Landmark Commission on 2026-10-13 8:30 AM

The Historic Landmark Commission will review four Certificates of Alteration for properties in historic districts. The body will also receive staff reports from Preservation Texas and the Comal County Historical Commission.

• Relocation or demolition of primary structure at 375 Magazine Avenue (HST26-336)
• ADA ramp, railing, and fachwerk exposure at 195 E Coll (HST26-311)
• Installation of two wall signs at 297/299 West San Antonio Street (HST26-316)
• Replacement of eight windows at 205 South Academy Avenue (HST26-337)

Planning Commission on 2026-10-07 6:00 PM

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to City Council on four rezoning requests. Three of the requests seek special use overlays to allow short-term rentals.

• PZ26-0302: Rezone 2.6 acres at 1283 State Highway 46 South to Commercial Office
• SUP26-266: Rezone 0.32 acres at 1330 Fieldcrest to allow short-term rental
• SUP26-287: Rezone 0.16 acres at 242 East Austin Street to allow short-term rental
• SUP26-313: Rezone 0.21 acres at 1064 Comal Avenue to allow short-term rental

Roadway Impact Fee Committee on 2026-10-13 3:00 PM

The Roadway Impact Fee Committee will discuss and potentially recommend changes to the city's land use assumptions and capital improvement plan. The body will also consider recommendations for the maximum assessable impact fee, the collected fee rate, and the effective date.

• Recommendation to City Council on land use assumptions and roadway impact fee capital improvement plan
• Recommendation on maximum assessable impact fee
• Recommendation on collected fee rate and effective date
• Establishment of the committee's regular meeting schedule

Transportation & Traffic Advisory Board on 2026-10-08 6:00 PM

The New Braunfels Transportation & Traffic Advisory Board meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Tejas Room at 550 Landa Street. The board will hear a presentation and possible direction on amendments to Chapter 138, Vehicles for Hire, covering pedicabs, general shuttle services, and horse-drawn carriages. It will also discuss and consider a recommendation to City Council for traffic calming on Walnut Heights Boulevard between Broadmoor Drive and McQueeney Road. The agenda also includes approval of the September 10, 2026 minutes and a citizens' communications period with no board action.

• Possible direction on amendments to New Braunfels Code of Ordinances Chapter 138, Vehicles for Hire, regarding pedicabs, general shuttle services, and horse-drawn carriages (item 26-1214)
• Discuss and consider a recommendation to City Council for traffic calming on Walnut Heights Boulevard between Broadmoor Drive and McQueeney Road (item 26-1187)
• Approval of minutes from the September 10, 2026 Transportation and Traffic Advisory Board meeting (item 26-1215)
• Citizens' communications period for issues not on the agenda, with no board action

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on 2026-10-13 6:00 PM

The New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meets Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM at City Hall, 550 Landa St. The board will discuss and consider approval of the Northwest Park Master Plan, and will hear presentations on the summer programming wrap-up and a Field and Facility Allocation Policy. It will also consider approval of minutes from its July 14, 2026 meeting, with time set aside for citizen comments on items not on the agenda.

• Vote on approval of the Northwest Park Master Plan (item 26-1175)
• Presentation: Summer Programming Wrap-Up (26-1174)
• Presentation: Field and Facility Allocation Policy (26-1176)
• Approval of July 14, 2026 meeting minutes (26-1172)
• Citizens' Communications: public comment on non-agenda items, no board action

Planning Commission on 2026-10-07 6:00 PM

The New Braunfels Planning Commission meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM at City Hall, 550 Landa Street. The Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to City Council on four rezoning requests, including three that would add a Special Use Overlay to allow short-term rental of a residence. The Commission will also consider approval of its September 1st, 2026 regular meeting minutes and may convene in closed session with its attorney under the Texas Open Meetings Act.

• PZ26-0302: Rezone about 2.6 acres from R-2 AH and APD AH to C-O AH (Commercial Office, Airport Hazard Overlay District) at 1283 State Highway 46 South; requested by Quintin Santiago on behalf of the Estate of Carolyn A. Miller
• SUP26-266: Rezone about 0.32 of an acre from R-1 to C-O SUP for short-term rental at 1330 Fieldcrest; requested by Schumann Consulting on behalf of Fieldcrest Moose Lodge, LLC
• SUP26-287: Rezone about 0.16 of an acre from C-1 to C-1 SUP for short-term rental at 242 East Austin Street; requested by owner Jeremy Coburn
• SUP26-313: Rezone about 0.21 of an acre from C-3 to C-3 SUP for short-term rental at 1064 Comal Avenue; requested by Blackbird Development Group, LLC on behalf of owner James Fritsch
• Approval of September 1st, 2026 regular meeting minutes; possible executive session with the Commission's attorney under Government Code Ch. 551.071

City Council - Executive Session on 2026-09-30 4:00 PM

The New Braunfels City Council is scheduled to convene in a closed executive session on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM at City Hall, 550 Landa Street. Under the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council may discuss a legal briefing on the Open Meetings Act, the Public Information Act, roles of Council and Charter Officers, decorum and the First Amendment, and deliberate the terms of employment of the Interim City Attorney (personnel matters). Any final action or vote on these items would be taken in open session if the Council reconvenes. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Closed session legal briefing on the Open Meetings Act, Public Information Act, roles of Council and Charter Officers, decorum and the First Amendment (item 26-1169)
• Closed session deliberation of the terms of employment of the Interim City Attorney, Texas Government Code Section 551.074 personnel matters (item 26-1186)
• Possible reconvene into open session to take any action relating to the executive session items
• No ordinances, contracts, dollar amounts, rezonings, or fee changes appear on this agenda

The City Council met in closed session to discuss legal briefings and the employment terms of the Interim City Attorney. The Council did not reconvene in open session, and no action was taken.

City Council - Special on 2026-09-30 6:00 PM

The City Council held a special meeting consisting of several presentations and an executive session. No votes were cast and no official actions were taken on any agenda items.

City Council - Executive Session on 2026-09-28 5:00 PM

The New Braunfels City Council is holding an executive session, meaning a closed meeting, on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM at City Hall, 550 Landa Street. Under the Texas Open Meetings Act, the council may discuss three items privately: regulation of data centers, the Municipal Court Judge's appointment or evaluation, and the appointment of a City Attorney and City Manager. Any final action or vote on these items would be taken afterward in open session, if the council chooses to reconvene. The agenda lists no other business.

• Closed session on regulation of data centers (item 26-1168)
• Closed session on appointment, evaluation, duties, discipline, or removal of the Municipal Court Judge (item 26-1146)
• Closed session on appointment and employment of a City Attorney and City Manager, including candidate search and selection (item 26-1143)
• Possible reconvening into open session to take action on any executive session item
• No public hearings, contracts, or dollar amounts appear on this agenda

The City Council met in a closed executive session to deliberate on several items. The council did not reconvene in open session, and no action was taken.

City Council on 2026-09-28 6:00 PM

City Council - Executive Session on 2026-09-28 5:00 PM

The New Braunfels City Council is meeting in executive (closed) session to discuss pending litigation and regulation of data centers, the appointment or removal of the Municipal Court Judge, and the appointment and employment of a City Attorney and City Manager. Any final action or vote on these items will be taken in open session afterward. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public decisions listed.

• Deliberate regulation of data centers (Item 26-1168)
• Deliberate appointment, evaluation, duties, discipline, or removal of Municipal Court Judge (Item 26-1146)
• Deliberate appointment and employment of City Attorney and City Manager, including candidate search (Item 26-1143)

City Council on 2026-09-28 6:00 PM

The New Braunfels City Council meets Monday, September 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM at City Hall, 550 Landa Street. The council will consider a second reading of an ordinance revising drought stage designations and triggers, two rezoning requests with public hearings, a bicycle and pedestrian network plan, and an ordinance authorizing the issuance of 2026 combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation. A large consent agenda covers routine items including right-of-way spending for the South Kowald Lane and Conrads Lane projects, and the council may convene in closed session on data center regulation, the Municipal Court Judge, and the City Attorney and City Manager positions.

• Second reading of an ordinance revising drought stage designations and triggers (Chapter 130, Article IV, Division 7)
• Public hearing and first reading to rezone about 0.17 acre at 839 Oasis Street from R-2 to C-O SUP for a short-term rental
• Public hearing and first reading to rezone about 11.44 acres at 141 Rueckle Road from C-3 to C-3 SUP to allow manufactured homes
• Consent agenda includes expenditures of up to $300,000 for South Kowald Lane and up to $150,000 for Conrads Lane right-of-way and easements
• Ordinance authorizing issuance of 2026 combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation

The New Braunfels City Council approved multiple items, including certificates of obligation, right-of-way acquisitions for roadway projects, a bicycle and pedestrian network plan, and revisions to drought stage designations. Several consent agenda items were pulled for public comment and separate discussion before being approved. A rezoning request for short-term rentals was withdrawn, and a manufactured home park rezoning request was postponed.

• Approved minutes, disaster debris removal agreements, license agreement for signs, and first reading of ordinances for fire/police staffing and parking zones on consent (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of drought stage revisions ordinance (4-3)
• Approved lowering speed limit in residential areas off Lake Front Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Bicycle and Pedestrian Network Plan (unanimous)
• Postponed 141 Rueckle Road rezoning request to October 26 meeting (5-2)
• Approved ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation, series 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way expenditures and acquisitions for South Kowald Lane and Conrads Lane projects (unanimous)

Roadway Impact Fee Committee on 2026-10-01 3:00 PM

The Roadway Impact Fee Committee meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM in the Tejas Room at City Hall, 550 Landa Street. The main item is a presentation and discussion on the 2026 Roadway Impact Fee collected fee rate, led by Pete Kelly, PE, of Kimley-Horn & Associates. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its September 15, 2026 regular meeting and will hear citizens' communications on items not on the agenda. No votes on the fee rate itself are listed beyond the discussion and action item.

• Presentation and discussion on the 2026 Roadway Impact Fee collected fee rate (item 26-1192), presented by Pete Kelly, PE, Kimley-Horn & Associates
• Approval of minutes from the September 15, 2026 regular meeting (item 26-1191), presented by Brenadette Faust, Capital Projects Manager
• Citizens' communications period for items not on the agenda; comments may also be emailed to [email protected]
• Meeting held at City Hall, Tejas Room, 550 Landa Street, New Braunfels, TX

Board of Adjustment on 2026-09-23 6:00 PM

The New Braunfels Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three requests: two variances for carport encroachments on residential properties and one alternative sign plan for a light industrial property. The board will also approve minutes from its August 27th meeting and may enter executive session to discuss legal matters.

• Variance to allow carport to encroach 13 feet into 25-foot front setback at 831 East Basel Street (ZB26-0012)
• Variance to allow detached carport to encroach 2 feet into 5-foot interior side setback at 586 West Mill Street (ZB26-0013)
• Alternative Sign Plan by Pax Terra LLC for freestanding monument sign at 710 North Walnut Avenue (CS26-0301)
• Approval of August 27th, 2026 regular meeting minutes

City Council - Executive Session on 2026-09-30 4:00 PM

The New Braunfels City Council is holding an executive session to receive legal briefing on the Open Meetings Act, Public Information Act, council roles, decorum, and the First Amendment, and to deliberate the terms of employment for the Interim City Attorney. Any final action or vote will be taken in open session afterward.

• Legal briefing on Open Meetings Act, Public Information Act, council roles, decorum, First Amendment (26-1169)
• Deliberation on Interim City Attorney employment terms (26-1186)

New Braunfels Development Authority on 2026-09-30 5:30 PM - JOINT MEETING WITH REINVESTMENT ZONE NO.1

The New Braunfels Development Authority, meeting jointly with Reinvestment Zone No. 1, will consider approving the FY 2027 proposed funds and hear a presentation on FY 2027–FY 2032 financial projections. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from May 14, 2026, and a period for citizens' communications.

• Discussion and action on FY 2027 Proposed Reinvestment Zone No. 1/New Braunfels Development Authority Funds (26-1161)
• Presentation on FY 2027–FY 2032 financial projections (26-1162)
• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2026 (26-1124)

Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of NB on 2026-09-30 5:30 PM - JOINT MEETING WITH THE NEW BRAUNFELS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

The Reinvestment Zone No. 1 and the New Braunfels Development Authority will hold a joint meeting to consider approving the FY 2027 proposed funds and to review financial projections for FY 2027-2032. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from May 14, 2026, and a period for citizens to address items not on the agenda.

• Consider approval of FY 2027 Proposed Reinvestment Zone No. 1/New Braunfels Development Authority Funds (26-1161)
• Presentation and discussion on FY 2027-FY 2032 financial projections (26-1162)
• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2026 (26-1124)
• Citizens' communications for non-agenda items

Board of Adjustment on 2026-09-23 6:00 PM

The New Braunfels Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three requests: two variances for carport encroachments on residential properties and one alternative sign plan for a commercial property. The board will also approve minutes from its August meeting and hear citizen comments.

• Variance to allow carport to encroach 13 ft into 25-ft front setback at 831 East Basel Street (ZB26-0012)
• Variance to allow detached carport to encroach 2 ft into 5-ft interior side setback at 586 West Mill Street (ZB26-0013)
• Alternative Sign Plan for freestanding monument sign at 710 North Walnut Avenue (CS26-0301)
• Approval of August 27, 2026 regular meeting minutes

Economic Development Corporation on 2026-09-15 5:00 PM

The New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation will discuss and possibly act on several items, including a proposed $4.6 million land purchase, a Comal River Master Plan expenditure, an update on Mayfair community development, a contract amendment with 210 S. Castell, LLC, a five-year trail lease with the city, and an extension of a purchase contract feasibility period. The board will also hold a public hearing on the land purchase and enter executive session for economic development negotiations under multiple project code names.

• Public hearing and possible approval of up to $4,600,000 to purchase 6.688 acres in H. Foster Survey No. 34, Abstract 154, Comal County
• Proposed expenditure to support a Comal River Master Plan
• Update on Mayfair community development
• Proposed amendment to contract with 210 S. Castell, LLC
• Five-year lease with City of New Braunfels for trail and park access

The New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation approved a five-year, no-cost lease with the City of New Braunfels for trail and park access. The Board also approved the third and final extension of the feasibility period for a purchase contract involving Mildred V. Bartels and Jerald D. Voges. Other items, including a proposed contract amendment for 210 S. Castell, LLC and various economic development projects, were discussed but resulted in no action.

• Approved August 13, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved five-year, no-cost park and trail lease with City (unanimous)
• Approved final feasibility period extension for Bartels/Voges contract (unanimous)