New Braunfels public meetings in 2025

Board of Adjustment on 2025-12-18 6:00 PM

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on agenda item CS25-0351. The item is a request by U.S. Signs, on behalf of Kahlig Enterprises Inc. (DBA Bluebonnet Motors), for an Alternative Sign Plan that would permit two freestanding pole signs to deviate from the established sign standards at 1310 IH-35 South in the C-3 Commercial District. The Board will consider whether to approve the deviation.

• CS25-0351 – Public hearing on an Alternative Sign Plan for two freestanding pole signs at 1310 IH-35 South (C-3 Commercial District)
• Approval of the September 25, 2025 regular meeting minutes

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The commission approved a rezoning of approximately six acres from C‑1A/R‑3 to C‑4A with a 7‑2‑0 vote. It also approved two short‑term‑rental rezoning requests (0.2 acre and 0.7 acre) unanimously. A request to rezone 70.198 acres to mixed‑use was denied after multiple failed motions (4‑5‑0). The commission recommended a sidewalk waiver for Perron Business Park with a fee‑in‑lie condition (8‑1‑0).

• Approved rezoning of ~6 acres to C‑4A (Resort Commercial) (7-2-0)
• Approved rezoning of 0.2 acre to C‑3 SUP for short‑term rental (9-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of 0.7 acre to C‑3 AH SUP for short‑term rental (9-0-0)
• Denied rezoning of 70.198 acres from R‑2 to MU‑A after motions failed (4-5-0)
• Recommended approval of sidewalk waiver for Perron Business Park with fee‑in‑lie (8-1-0)
• Approved November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (9-0-0)

City Council - Executive Session on 2025-12-08 5:00 PM

The council entered a closed session to discuss the City Manager's appointment, evaluation, duties, discipline, or removal, and pending litigation matters. After reconvening in open session, they did not complete any of the executive‑session items and took no action. The council will reconvene in executive session after the regular meeting to address these items.

City Council on 2025-12-08 6:00 PM (Auto-Generated Trim Backup)

The council unanimously approved a vote of confidence that raises the City Manager’s salary by 3% to $322,680. It also approved the consent agenda, a resolution authorizing eminent‑domain for Kohlenberg Road, and the 2025 Thoroughfare Plan Update after a second motion. All actions were taken in open session.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved eminent‑domain resolution for Kohlenberg Road (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Thoroughfare Plan Update (passed after second motion)
• Approved 3% salary increase for City Manager Robert Camareno to $322,680 (unanimous)

City Council - Executive Session on 2025-11-24 5:00 PM

The council convened a closed executive session to consider the City Manager’s appointment, evaluation, duties, discipline, or removal. No vote or final action was taken during the session. The mayor adjourned the executive session, and any decisions will be made in an open session.

City Council on 2025-11-24 6:00 PM

The New Braunfels City Council unanimously approved a $2,200,000 expenditure to The Neue, LLC for a mixed‑use development and related public‑infrastructure improvements. It also approved the full consent agenda, including FY 2025 budget amendments and a library drain contract, and passed several zoning and traffic ordinances. A rezoning request for 215 Dittlinger Street was denied, while two other rezoning proposals were approved. No action was taken in the executive session.

• Approved $2,200,000 expenditure to The Neue, LLC for mixed‑use development (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (budget amendments, library drain contract, Title VI plan, etc.) (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of downtown parking zone ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Approved first reading to lower speed limit in Wood Rd/Walnut Ave/Loop 337 area (unanimous)
• Approved first reading to create school zone for Legend Point Elementary (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of 0.2 acre at 215 Dittlinger St to commercial office with short‑term rental (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 72.097 acres from agricultural to light industrial (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 0.2 acre at 265 School Ave to commercial with short‑term rental (unanimous)

City Council - Special on 2025-11-17 4:00 PM

The City Council will consider the first reading of an amendment to Chapter 126, Sec. 126-355(c) of the Code of Ordinances, adding exceptions to enforcement in the downtown parking zone. Council members will also approve a series of appointments to advisory boards, commissions, and the Utilities Board of Trustees. Additional agenda items include presentations on early childhood education, capital projects, traffic impact fee updates, and the creation of a tourism public improvement district.

• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 126, Sec. 126-355(c) to add downtown parking zone enforcement exceptions (item 25-1365K).
• Approval of numerous appointments to boards and advisory committees, including the Building Standards Commission, Community Development Advisory Committee, Animal Services Advisory Board, Landa Park Golf Course Advisory Board, Library Advisory Board, Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, Partnership Committee, River Advisory Committee, Economic Development Corporation, Workforce Housing Advisory Board, and others (items 25-1290A through 25-1320J).
• Interview and appointment of one individual to the New Braunfels Utilities Board of Trustees for a term ending November 30, 2030 (item 25-1314A).
• Presentation and discussion on early childhood education matters in New Braunfels (item 25-1247A).
• Presentation and discussion on creating a Tourism Public Improvement District (item 25-1427F).

The council approved the consent agenda, confirming dozens of appointments to various advisory boards and committees. It also approved the first reading of an ordinance amending downtown parking zone enforcement rules, passing unanimously. The council appointed Wayne Peters to the Utilities Board of Trustees with a 5‑1 vote. Staff was directed to form an ad hoc committee on floating vegetation issues.

• Approved consent agenda appointing members to multiple advisory boards (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of downtown parking zone ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Appointed Wayne Peters to Utilities Board of Trustees, term ending 11/30/2030 (5-1 vote)
• Approved appointments to Building Standards Commission (Lesha Blair, William Burrell)
• Approved appointments to Community Development Advisory Committee (Scott Morehouse, Serena Morris)
• Approved appointments to Animal Services Advisory Board (Robert Blythin, Eric Trager, Michael Doherty)
• Approved appointments to Library Advisory Board (Rykley Crowe, Nancy Pappas, Sierra Crowley)
• Directed staff to create an ad hoc committee on floating vegetation (no vote recorded)

City Council on 2025-11-10 6:00 PM

The New Braunfels City Council will consider a second reading ordinance creating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 4 at Zipp Park and a first reading ordinance amending fence regulations. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as vehicle purchases and a $250,000 expenditure for a small business center.

• Approval of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 4 (TIRZ 4) at Zipp Park
• First reading of ordinance amending fence regulations (Chapter 144-5.3)
• Approval of up to $250,000 for SPARK Small Business Center
• Approval of up to $90,000 for Oak Run Intersection Improvements Project
• Approval of vehicle purchases from Bluebonnet Motors Ford and Lake Country Chevrolet

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included routine approvals such as vehicle purchases, a $90,000 right‑of‑way acquisition, and a $250,000 grant to the SPARK Small Business Center. It also approved the first reading of a fence‑code amendment and the first reading of an annexation ordinance. The council adopted the final ordinance establishing Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 4 (Zipp Park) and approved two rezoning ordinances. All actions were taken with unanimous votes.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of fence‑code amendment (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of annexation ordinance for Lots 1R‑3R (unanimous)
• Approved final ordinance creating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 4 – Zipp Park (unanimous)
• Approved final rezoning ordinance for 0.75‑acre APD to C‑1A (unanimous)
• Approved final rezoning ordinance for 0.4‑acre R‑3 to R‑3 SUP (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 expenditure to SPARK Small Business Center (unanimous)
• Approved $90,000 right‑of‑way acquisition for Oak Run Intersection Improvements (unanimous)

City Council - Executive Session on 2025-11-10 5:00 PM

The City Council will hold an executive session on November 10, 2025. Council members will deliberate the appointment, evaluation, duties, discipline, or removal of the City Attorney. Any final action will be taken in an open session. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 PM at City Hall, 550 Landa Street.

• Deliberate appointment, evaluation, duties, discipline, or removal of the City Attorney

Councilmember Carter moved to approve a 4% salary increase for City Attorney Valeria Acevedo, raising her annual salary to $238,400. Councilmember Capizzi seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously when the council reconvened in open session.

• Approved 4% salary increase for City Attorney Valeria Acevedo, raising salary to $238,400 (unanimous)

Planning Commission on 2025-11-05 6:00 PM

The New Braunfels Planning Commission will consider public hearings for zoning amendments, including a proposed light industrial zone for 72 acres south of Kohlenberg Road and a fence ordinance amendment. The body will also discuss a short-term rental rezoning request for 0.2 acres on School Avenue.

• Public hearing for zoning 72.097 acres to light industrial (M-1A AH) south of Kohlenberg Road
• Public hearing for ordinance amendment regarding fence requirements
• Public hearing for rezoning 0.2 acres to allow short-term rentals at 265 School Avenue
• Public hearing for rezoning 0.2 acres to allow short-term rentals at 215 Dittlinger Street
• Approval of the Planning Commission 2026 Calendar

The commission approved a rezoning of about 72.1 acres from Agricultural/Pre‑development to Light Industrial for Walmart Stores East. It also approved amendments to Chapter 144 zoning notices and to the city’s fence ordinance, and recommended approval of two short‑term‑rental‑related rezoning requests while denying another. All motions passed unanimously with an 8‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved amendment to Chapter 144 zoning notice requirements (ORD25‑373) (8‑0‑0)
• Approved amendment to fence ordinance (ORD25‑380) (8‑0‑0)
• Recommended approval of short‑term‑rental rezoning at 265 School Avenue (SUP25‑368) (8‑0‑0)
• Recommended denial of short‑term‑rental rezoning at 215 Dittlinger Street (SUP25‑367) (8‑0‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 72.097 acres for Walmart Stores East to Light Industrial (PZ25‑0366) (8‑0‑0)

City Council - Special on 2025-11-04 6:00 PM

At this special meeting, the City Council will hold a workshop to present, discuss, and possibly give staff direction on the City of New Braunfels Thoroughfare Plan Update. No final decisions are scheduled; any action would be limited to direction to staff.

• Workshop on the City of New Braunfels Thoroughfare Plan Update (presentation, discussion, possible staff direction)

The council held a workshop on the City of New Braunfels Thoroughfare Plan Update, presented by Jordan Matney, Garry Ford, and Chief Lozano. Several community members spoke during the discussion. No action was taken on the item.

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The council voted to reappoint Municipal Court Judge Rose Zamora for a two‑year term starting October 1, 2025. The motion also approved a 3% salary increase, raising her annual salary to $162,207. The motion passed unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Reappointed Municipal Court Judge Rose Zamora for two‑year term and approved 3% salary increase to $162,207 (unanimous)

City Council on 2025-10-27 6:00 PM

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on creating two tax increment reinvestment zones: a final reading for TIRZ 5 (West End) and a first reading for TIRZ 4 (Zipp Park). Also up for public hearing are rezonings for a short-term rental at 1731 Kuehler Avenue and a commercial development at 160 FM 1863. The consent agenda includes routine expenditures, a contract modification for Conrads Lane design, and an economic development agreement with Worth & Associates for electrical infrastructure. The council will go into executive session to discuss the appointment or removal of the Municipal Court Judge and City Attorney.

• Final reading of ordinance creating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Five – West End (TIRZ 5).
• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance creating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Four – Zipp Park (TIRZ 4).
• Public hearing to rezone 1731 Kuehler Avenue from R-3 to R-3 SUP for a short-term rental.
• Public hearing to rezone 160 FM 1863 from APD to C-1A (Neighborhood Commercial).
• Approval of an economic development agreement with Worth & Associates for transfer of electrical infrastructure equipment (Consent Agenda item 25-1258K).

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included routine expenditures, contracts, and the Transit Asset Management Plan. In separate items, the council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance creating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 4 (Zipp Park). The council also unanimously approved two rezoning ordinances: one allowing short‑term rentals at 1731 Kuehler Avenue and another converting land at 160 FM 1863 to a Neighborhood Commercial district.

• Approved consent agenda items (routine expenditures, contracts, Transit Asset Management Plan) – unanimous
• Approved first reading of TIRZ 4 – Zipp Park reinvestment zone ordinance – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 0.4 acre at 1731 Kuehler Avenue to R‑3 SUP for short‑term rentals – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 0.75 acre at 160 FM 1863 to C‑1A Neighborhood Commercial district – unanimous
• Approved contract modification with Pape Dawson Engineers for Conrads Lane schematic design – unanimous
• Approved FY 2025 close‑out contract with Siddons Martin Fire Apparatus – unanimous
• Approved acceptance of 0.11‑acre Lot 904, Block 26, Town Creek Subdivision – unanimous
• Approved New Braunfels Transit Asset Management Plan – unanimous

City Council - Special on 2025-10-20 5:00 PM

The New Braunfels City Council will hear presentations on downtown parking, the One Water annual report, and a reorganization of the Transportation & Construction Services Department with proposed ordinance changes for fence permits and a new plumbing code concept. The council will then enter an executive session to deliberate pending litigation and settlement offers in City of New Braunfels v. Stoddard Construction Management, Inc. and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions America Insurance Corp. (case C2024-1777D). No final actions are indicated for these items at this meeting.

• Presentation on Downtown Parking Update (item 25-719A)
• Presentation on the One Water New Braunfels Annual Report (item 25-1007B)
• Presentation on Transportation & Construction Services reorganization and proposed ordinance amendments for fence permits and a new plumbing code concept (item 25-1266C)
• Executive session to discuss pending litigation and settlement offers in City of New Braunfels v. Stoddard Construction Management, Inc. and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions America Insurance Corp.; case C2024-1777D (item 25-1227A)
• Proclamations: Manufacturing Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Chamber of Commerce Week

The New Braunfels City Council met on Oct. 20, 2025, reading proclamations for Manufacturing Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Chamber of Commerce Week. Several presentations were given on downtown parking, the One Water report, and a transportation department reorganization, but no action was taken on any of them. The council entered a closed executive session to discuss pending litigation and did not reconvene to act on any items. The meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.

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The council entered a closed executive session to discuss the municipal court judge appointment, economic development negotiations (Neue and Project Maiden), and litigation concerning right‑of‑way for the Kohlenberg Road Improvements Project. The session ended without reconvening in open session, and no action or vote was taken on any of the items.

• No action taken on any executive session items (no vote)

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The council unanimously approved a joint‑bid contract with Capital Excavation Company for the San Antonio/Water Lane street project under the 2023 Bond Citywide Streets Program. It also approved contracts for micro‑transit services, a tax‑abatement agreement with Continental Autonomous Mobility US, LLC, and the creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 5 – West End. Additionally, the council accepted two park land tracts, a farming lease, and an audio‑visual upgrade contract for the Civic and Convention Center.

• Approved joint‑bid contract with Capital Excavation Co. for San Antonio/Water Lane Project (unanimous)
• Approved contract with River North Transit LLC for micro‑transit services (unanimous)
• Approved tax‑abatement agreement with Continental Autonomous Mobility US, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance creating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 5 – West End (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of 15.03‑acre tract (Lot 901, Block 1, Arroyo Verde Subdivision) from New Braunfels Parks Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of 46‑acre tract (Lot 908, Block K, Oak Creek Subdivision) from New Braunfels Parks Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved lease for farming on approx. 62.6 acres to Skyler and Kameron Koepp (unanimous)
• Approved audio‑visual upgrades contract with Ford Audio‑Video Systems, LLC for Civic and Convention Center (unanimous)

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The commission approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It recommended approval of a rezoning of 0.75 acre at 160 FM 1863 from Agricultural Predevelopment to Neighborhood Commercial. It also recommended approval of a rezoning of 0.4 acre at 1731 Kuehler Avenue from Multifamily to Multifamily with a special‑use permit for short‑term rentals. Both recommendations passed with an 8‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0-0)
• Recommended rezoning of 0.75 acre at 160 FM 1863 to C‑1A (Neighborhood Commercial) (8-0-0)
• Recommended rezoning of 0.4 acre at 1731 Kuehler Avenue to R‑3 SUP (Multifamily with short‑term rental permit) (8-0-0)

BOA 9.25.25

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance allowing a main dwelling at 1055 Booneville Avenue to encroach 15 feet into the rear setback. It also approved a variance permitting off‑street parking at 291 S. East Avenue to be constructed with permeable basalt gravel. Additionally, the Board approved an alternative sign plan for 1317U SH‑46, authorizing a 32‑foot high monument sign with specific conditions.

• Appointed Member Avary as Temporary Chair for the meeting (5-0-0)
• Approved August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Nominated Member Lewis to the Land Development Ordinance Citizen Advisory Committee (5-0-0)
• Approved variance for 1055 Booneville Ave rear‑setback encroachment (5-0-0)
• Approved variance for 291 S. East Ave off‑street parking material (5-0-0)
• Approved alternative sign plan for 1317U SH‑46 with conditions (5-0-0)

City Council - Executive Session on 2025-09-22 5:00 PM

The council entered a closed executive session to discuss negotiations with Continental Autonomous Mobility US, LLC (Aumovio). No vote or final action was taken, and the council did not reconvene into open session. The meeting adjourned at 5:21 p.m.

• Entered executive session to discuss Continental Autonomous Mobility US, LLC (Aumovio) – no action taken

City Council on 2025-09-22 6:00 PM

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $5,000,000 in Unlimited Tax Road Bonds by Comal County Water Improvement District No. 3A. The consent agenda items, including several contracts and purchases, were also approved unanimously. First readings of three zoning ordinances and a fee‑adjustment ordinance were approved unanimously. Two board‑nomination resolutions were postponed to the October meeting.

• Approved resolution authorizing up to $5,000,000 bond issuance (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (contracts, purchases, ordinance readings) (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Reinvestment Zone No. 2024‑01 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of rezoning 1160 Dunlap Drive to C‑3 SUP (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of rezoning 341 North Market Avenue to C‑2 SUP (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of fee‑adjustment ordinance for Landa Park Aquatic Center (unanimous)
• Postponed nomination resolution for Guadalupe County Appraisal District Board (unanimous)
• Postponed nomination resolution for Comal County Appraisal District Board (unanimous)

City Council - Special on 2025-09-15 5:00 PM

The council approved the consent agenda, which updates resolutions authorizing the Director of Finance to act on several federal and state grant programs and includes the first reading of an ordinance setting the number of positions in the Fire and Police Departments. Councilmember Ryan moved to approve, Councilmember Capizzi seconded, and the motion passed with Councilmember Carter abstaining. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda authorizing finance director actions on multiple grant programs and first reading of fire/police positions ordinance (motion passed, Carter abstained)

City Council on 2025-09-08 6:00 PM

The council approved the consent agenda items unanimously, including contracts and equipment purchases. A rezoning motion for the Frank Real Subdivision failed due to lack of a super‑majority. The FY 2026 operating budget and plan were adopted unanimously, and the related property‑tax revenue increase and a slight tax‑rate decrease were also approved unanimously. An ordinance to update park admission fees was postponed to the September 22 meeting.

• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Rezoning of 0.6 acres at 846 Ewelling Lane failed
• Adopted FY 2026 Operating Budget and Plan (unanimous)
• Ratified property‑tax revenue increase in FY 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted reduced tax rate of .408936 per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• Postponed park admission‑fees ordinance to Sept 22 (unanimous)

City Council - Executive Session on 2025-09-08 5:00 PM

The New Braunfels City Council convened a closed‑session meeting to deliberate legal options concerning easements for the HW 14 feeder to FM 3009 Extension Phase 2 project. No vote or formal decision was made, and the council did not reconvene in open session.

• No action taken

City Council - Special on 2025-09-04 5:00 PM

The New Braunfels City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance adopting the FY 2026 Operating Budget and Plan of Municipal Services, and also approved the first reading of an ordinance adopting the 2025 ad valorem tax rates. Both motions passed unanimously. Public hearings on the FY 2026 budget and the proposed 2025 tax rate were held, but no action was taken on those items at this meeting. The full budget and tax rate are scheduled for final adoption on September 8, 2025.

• Approved first reading of FY 2026 Operating Budget ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of 2025 ad valorem tax rate ordinance (unanimous)
• Public hearing on FY 2026 budget – no action taken
• Public hearing on 2025 tax rate – no action taken

Planning Commission on 2025-09-03 6:00 PM

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to the City Council on three rezoning requests, including a 70-acre mixed-use rezoning at 740 & 750 Rusk Street. Two smaller properties are seeking special use permits for short-term rentals. The agenda also includes approval of August minutes, a citizens' comment period, and a legislation briefing.

• Rezoning 70.198 acres at 740 & 750 Rusk St. from R-2 SUP to MU-A (Low Intensity Mixed Use District)
• Public hearing for SUP to allow short-term rental at 341 North Market Avenue (0.2 acres, C-2 to C-2 SUP)
• Public hearing for SUP to allow short-term rental at 1160 Dunlap Drive (0.3 acres, C-3 to C-3 SUP)
• Briefing on legislation updates from Chris Looney
• Approval of August 5, 2025 regular meeting minutes

The commission unanimously approved the August 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted 8-0-0 to recommend approval of two rezoning requests (SUP25-233 and SUP25-237) to the City Council. A recommendation for rezoning PZ25-0274 failed with a tied vote of 4-4-0.

• Approved August 5, 2025 minutes (8-0-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP25-233 rezoning to City Council (8-0-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP25-237 rezoning to City Council (8-0-0)
• Recommendation for PZ25-0274 rezoning failed (4-4-0)

Board of Adjustment on 2025-08-28 6:00 PM

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider variance requests for two properties. The board will determine if the requested exceptions to the Zoning Ordinance are permissible for the specified sites.

• ZB25-0010: Variance request for 440 Kohlenberg Rd to allow a manufacturing facility addition to exceed the 801-foot elevation limit by 42.20 feet
• ZB25-0013: Three variance requests for 645 Cross St regarding accessory structure rear yard coverage, height, and square footage
• Approval of July 24, 2025 regular meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved variance ZB25-0010, allowing the manufacturing facility at 440 Kohlenberg Rd to exceed the elevation limit by 42.20 feet. The request for three variances at 645 Cross St (ZB25-0013) was denied because no motion was made. No other actions were taken.

• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved ZB25-0010 elevation variance for 440 Kohlenberg Rd (5-0-0)
• Denied ZB25-0013 accessory‑structure variances at 645 Cross St (no motion)

City Council on 2025-08-25 6:00 PM

The New Braunfels City Council unanimously approved a $950,000 economic development incentive for Lefko USA, Inc. and designated the company as an Enterprise Zone Project. It also reduced the speed limit on Mission Drive to 25 mph and adopted first‑reading fee ordinances for several city services. Additional approvals included the consent agenda items, a bridge right‑of‑way abandonment, and a police staffing ordinance.

• Approved $950,000 incentive for Lefko USA, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved designation of Lefko USA as an Enterprise Zone Project (unanimous)
• Reduced speed limit on Mission Drive to 25 mph (unanimous)
• Approved first‑reading fee ordinance for EMS rates and hospital inspection fee (unanimous)
• Approved first‑reading fee ordinance for Neighborhood & Community Planning Department services (unanimous)
• Approved first‑reading fee ordinance for Landa Park Aquatic Center and related park fees (unanimous, with two members opposed)
• Approved abandonment of 0.972‑acre portion of East Bridge Street right‑of‑way (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including contracts, professional services, and DBE program (unanimous)

City Council - Special on 2025-08-21 5:00 PM

The New Braunfels City Council will hold a special meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget and the 2025 No New Revenue tax rates. The agenda includes presentations on capital projects and transit initiatives, followed by a possible executive session.

• Presentation on Capital Projects and Initiatives
• Presentation on New Braunfels Transit District
• Workshop on Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget
• Discussion on 2025 No New Revenue tax rates
• Executive session under Texas Government Code

The council received presentations on capital projects, the transit district, and the FY 2026 proposed budget and tax rates. No actions were taken during the meeting. Mayor Linnartz announced a public hearing on the tax rate and budget for September 4, 2025, and that the budget and tax rate will be adopted on September 8, 2025.

City Council - Special on 2025-08-19 5:00 PM

The New Braunfels City Council will hold a special meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget and the 2025 No New Revenue tax rates. The session includes a workshop presentation followed by a possible executive session.

• Workshop: FY 2026 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services
• Workshop: 2025 No New Revenue and Voter Approval tax rates
• Possible executive session under Texas Government Code Ch. 551.071

Council members heard a presentation on the FY 2026 proposed budget and the 2025 no‑new‑revenue tax rates. The mayor announced a public hearing on the tax rate and budget for September 4, 2025. He also said the budget and tax rate will be adopted on September 8, 2025. No formal actions or votes were taken at this meeting.

City Council - Special on 2025-08-18 5:00 PM

This special meeting is a budget work session. The council will receive presentations on HB 24 (supermajority for protested rezonings) and the Envision New Braunfels comprehensive plan update. They will then workshop the FY2026 Proposed Budget, Plan of Municipal Services, and the 2025 tax rates, including a vote on the Proposed 2025 Tax Rate. A consent item approves second reading of an ordinance setting police department positions.

• Presentation on HB 24 modifying supermajority requirement for protested rezoning requests
• Presentation on Envision New Braunfels comprehensive plan update
• Second reading of ordinance establishing police department position classifications
• Workshop on Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services
• Discussion and consideration of approval of the Proposed 2025 Tax Rate

The council approved the second reading of an ordinance establishing the number of positions in each classification of the New Braunfels Police Department. It also approved the 2025 property tax rate of $0.408936 per $100 of assessed valuation, allocating $0.193888 to debt service and $0.215048 to operations and maintenance. The FY 2026 proposed budget and the 2025 tax rate will be formally adopted at a September 8 meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved second reading of police department positions ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 property tax rate $0.408936 per $100 assessed (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation on 2025-08-14 5:00 PM

The Economic Development Corporation will review the August 2025 Treasurer's Report and a quarterly advisory report. The board will discuss renewing an annual contract with the City of New Braunfels for professional services and asset management. An executive session is scheduled to discuss specific economic development projects and litigation.

• Renewal of annual contract with City of New Braunfels for administrative support and asset management
• Executive session on Project Shoot, The Neue, and Project Nemo
• Executive session regarding IBEX Generator litigation
• Discussion on future workshops and a strategic planning retreat
• August 2025 Treasurer’s Report

The board approved the July 17, 2025 regular meeting minutes unanimously. No other agenda items resulted in a vote or formal action. The board entered executive session to discuss several projects and a litigation matter, but took no action. All remaining items were informational presentations.

• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council on 2025-08-11 6:00 PM

The council will discuss and consider a $3.8 million expenditure for Alamo Colleges District to build a job training facility and a $240,000 resolution for the Dry Comal Creek Floodplain Remapping Project. It will also hold first reading of an ordinance to establish police department position classifications and second readings for a short-term rental rezoning at 1070 Sanger Avenue, speed limit on W Klein Road, and parking restrictions on Kentucky Boulevard and Canyon Drive. Consent items include a grant of up to $11,225 to the Elks Lodge.

• Resolution to spend up to $3.8 million for Alamo Colleges job training facility and career center
• Resolution to spend up to $240,000 for Dry Comal Creek Floodplain Remapping Project
• First reading of ordinance to set police department position classifications
• Second reading of rezoning 1070 Sanger Avenue from C-3 to C-3 SUP for short-term rental
• Second reading to restrict parking on Kentucky Boulevard and Canyon Drive

The City Council approved the consent agenda items, including a grant, a contract modification, and several ordinances. It also approved a $240,000 floodplain remapping project and a $3.8 million expenditure for an Alamo Colleges training facility. Additional ordinances restricting parking and rezoning a parcel for short‑term rentals were adopted, and three councilmembers were appointed to an ad hoc committee.

• Approved consent agenda items (grant, contract modification, airport manual, police positions, rezoning, speed limit, parking restrictions, service plan) – unanimous
• Approved $240,000 Dry Comal Creek Floodplain Remapping Project – passed (opposition noted)
• Approved $3,800,000 Alamo Colleges Northeast Lakeview College training facility – unanimous
• Approved parking restriction ordinance for Arroyo Verde (Goodwin Lane to Arroyo del Sol) – unanimous
• Approved parking restriction ordinance for northeast side of Old FM 306 (Hunter Road to Common Street) – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 0.3 acres at 1070 Sanger Avenue to allow short‑term rentals – unanimous
• Approved speed limit ordinance for W Klein Road – unanimous
• Appointed three councilmembers to an Ad Hoc Committee on Boards and Commissions – unanimous

City Council - Executive Session on 2025-08-11 5:00 PM

The City Council convened a closed executive session to deliberate economic development negotiations for Project Nemo. The session was adjourned without reconvening into open session, and no action or vote was taken.

• No action taken on Project Nemo

City Council - Special on 2025-08-07 5:00 PM

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services. Members will also review the 2025 No New Revenue and Voter Approval tax rates. The body will consider scheduling public hearings for these items.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services
• Review of 2025 No New Revenue and Voter Approval tax rates
• Scheduling of public hearings for the 2025 tax rate and FY 2026 budget

The council voted to schedule a public hearing on the FY 2026 proposed budget and the 2025 tax rate for September 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The motion was made by Councilmember Carter, seconded by Councilmember Labowski, and passed unanimously. The mayor announced that the budget and tax rate will be formally adopted on September 8, 2025. No action was taken on the FY 2026 budget presentation at this meeting.

• Scheduled public hearing for FY 2026 budget and 2025 tax rate on Sep 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• No action taken on FY 2026 budget presentation (no vote)

Planning Commission on 2025-08-05 6:00 PM

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed updates to the City of New Braunfels Thoroughfare Plan. The body will also consider a recommendation to City Council on the abandonment of a portion of East Bridge Street right-of-way.

• Public hearing on proposed updates to the City of New Braunfels Thoroughfare Plan
• Proposed abandonment of a 0.972-acre portion of East Bridge Street Right-of-Way for ADM Milling Co.

The commission unanimously approved the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously recommended to City Council the abandonment of a 0.972‑acre portion of East Bridge Street right‑of‑way with staff‑recommended conditions. Additionally, the commission unanimously recommended approval of updates to the Thoroughfare Plan, excluding Seminole Drive, Country Side Drive, Pleasant Lane, and Mission Lane.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (9-0-0)
• Recommended approval of abandonment of 0.972‑acre East Bridge St. ROW to City Council (9-0-0)
• Recommended approval of Thoroughfare Plan updates to City Council, excluding Seminole Drive, Country Side Drive, Pleasant Lane, Mission Lane (9-0-0)

Water/ Wastewater Impact Fee Adv. Committee on 2025-08-05 5:30 PM

The Water/Wastewater Impact Fee Advisory Committee will consider a report from New Braunfels Utilities covering impact fees from Jan. 1 to July 1, 2025. The committee will then make a recommendation to City Council based on that report. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of prior minutes and a public comment period.

• Review New Braunfels Utilities report on water and wastewater impact fees (Jan 1–July 1, 2025)
• Formulate recommendation to City Council on impact fee policy

City Council on 2025-07-28 6:00 PM

The New Braunfels City Council approved several contracts, grant submissions and traffic policies, and took action on multiple parking‑restriction ordinances. It denied a rezoning request for short‑term rentals in the Mission Oaks Unit 5 subdivision, while approving a similar rezoning with conditions in the Kuehler Addition. All votes were recorded as noted in the minutes.

• Approved ground lease for billboard at 2932 Interstate 35 South
• Approved three‑year software maintenance agreement for Cityworks PLL
• Approved additional contingency for Landa Park Aquatic Complex bathhouse renovation
• Approved contract with PGAL for New Braunfels National Airport Terminal feasibility study
• Approved Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy replacing Speed Hump Policy (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance restricting parking on Old FM 306 (5‑2)
• Denied rezoning of Mission Oaks Unit 5 for short‑term rental (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Kuehler Addition for short‑term rental with conditions (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment on 2025-07-24 6:00 PM

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request to exceed the 75-foot maximum building height by 8 feet 10 inches in the C-4 (Resort Commercial District) at 738 IH 35 North. The meeting also includes approval of the June 26, 2025 minutes and possible executive session.

• Public hearing and decision on variance ZB25-0011 from Sec. 144-3.3-10(b)(1)(i) to allow a building at 738 IH 35 North to reach 83'10" (8'10" over the 75' limit) in C-4 district

The Board unanimously approved the June 26, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved a variance allowing the building at 738 IH 35 North to exceed the 75‑foot height limit by 8 feet 10 inches.

• Approved June 26, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved variance to exceed 75‑ft height by 8‑ft‑10‑in at 738 IH 35 North (5-0-0)

City Council - Special on 2025-07-21 5:00 PM

The New Braunfels City Council met on July 21, 2025 for a special session. Council members heard presentations on various Texas awards, a Humane Society update, the Street Safety Action Plan, floodplain remapping, and a Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy. No executive‑session items were presented and no votes or actions were recorded.

Economic Development Corporation on 2025-07-17 5:00 PM

The New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation will hold public hearings to discuss several project expenditures and contract amendments. The board is deciding on financial incentives for businesses and educational infrastructure.

• Up to $3,800,000 for Alamo Colleges District - Northeast Lakeview College job training facility and career center
• Up to $950,000 economic development incentive for Lefko USA, Inc.
• Up to $240,000 for the Dry Comal Creek Floodplain Remapping Project
• Third Amendment to the contract with HD Supply Facilities Maintenance, Ltd. regarding sales tax rebates and term extension

The board approved four spending actions and a contract amendment. It authorized a $3.8 million expenditure for a primary job‑training facility at Alamo Colleges’ Northeast Lakeview College. It also approved a $950,000 incentive for Lefko USA, Inc., a $240,000 floodplain‑remapping project, and a third amendment to the HD Supply Facilities Maintenance contract. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Third Amendment to HD Supply Facilities Maintenance contract (unanimous)
• Approved $950,000 economic development incentive to Lefko USA, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved up to $3,800,000 expenditure for Northeast Lakeview College job‑training facility (unanimous)
• Approved $240,000 expenditure for Dry Comal Creek Floodplain Remapping Project (unanimous)
• Approved June 24, 2025 workshop meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 24, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council - Executive Session on 2025-07-14 5:00 PM

The council entered a closed executive session to discuss economic development negotiations involving Northeast Lakeview College at New Braunfels, Lefko USA, Inc., The Neue, and HD Supply. No vote or decision was made, and the council did not reconvene in open session. Consequently, no action was taken on any of the items.

City Council on 2025-07-14 6:00 PM - Amended 07-10-2025

The council will consider a resolution authorizing up to $1,200,000 for a primary job‑training facility and career center at Alamo Colleges District – Northeast Lakeview College. It will also take final readings on several ordinances, including a historic landmark designation and rezoning at 648 West Mill Street, a 5‑acre commercial rezoning at 4001 IH 35 S, amendments to sidewalk requirements, and a bond‑issuance ordinance. Routine items on the consent agenda cover minutes, budget amendments, contracts, and agreements.

• Resolution to fund up to $1,200,000 for a job‑training facility at Alamo Colleges District – Northeast Lakeview College (Resolution 25-803K)
• Ordinance adding a historic landmark designation and rezoning 0.21 acres at 648 West Mill Street (Ordinance HST25-134)
• Ordinance rezoning ~5 acres at 4001 IH 35 S from commercial and agricultural districts to General Business District (Ordinance 25-799M)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 144 sidewalk requirements (Ordinance 25-818N)
• Ordinance authorizing issuance of general obligation bonds and related tax and agreements (Ordinance 25-856A)

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included routine approvals such as meeting minutes, budget amendments, contracts, and a $1.2 million job‑training facility resolution. They also unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing the issuance of general‑obligation bonds and an ad‑valorem tax to support them. No action was taken on items discussed in executive session.

• Approved June 23,2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for Police Department Facility (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Kimley‑Horn for Roadway Impact Fee Study (unanimous)
• Approved Multi‑Agency Mutual Aid Agreement with fire districts (unanimous)
• Approved $1.2M job‑training facility resolution for Alamo Colleges (unanimous)
• Approved historic landmark designation ordinance at 648 West Mill St (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 5 acres at 4001 IH 35 S (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance authorizing issuance of general‑obligation bonds and tax (unanimous)

Planning Commission on 2025-07-01 6:00 PM

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a property on Sanger Ave. The body will also receive a staff update on the City of New Braunfels Thoroughfare Plan Update.

• Public hearing for SUP25-144 to allow a Short Term Rental at 1070 Sanger Ave (0.3 acres)
• Staff report on the City of New Braunfels Thoroughfare Plan Update

The commission unanimously approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It held a public hearing on rezoning about 0.3 acres at 1070 Sanger Ave and unanimously recommended the rezoning to the City Council, changing the designation to C‑3 SUP to permit short‑term rentals. No action was taken on the Thoroughfare Plan update or any executive‑session items.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (9-0-0)
• Recommended rezoning of 0.3 acres at 1070 Sanger Ave to C‑3 SUP for short‑term rentals to City Council (9-0-0)
• No action on City Thoroughfare Plan update
• No action taken in executive session

Board of Adjustment on 2025-06-26 6:00 PM

The New Braunfels Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request for an addition at 574 South Academy Avenue that would encroach into required side and rear setbacks in the SND-1 district. The board will also elect a chair and vice chair, and approve minutes from the May 22 regular meeting.

• Public hearing and variance request for encroachment into 6-foot side setback by 1.5 feet and 20-foot rear setback by 20 feet at 574 South Academy Avenue
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of May 22, 2025 regular meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved the May 22, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0‑0 vote. Members elected Brandon Mund as Chair and Jenny Jaeckle as Vice Chair, each unanimously. The Board also approved variance request ZB25-0009 for 574 South Academy Avenue, granting both requested setbacks, with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved May 22, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Elected Brandon Mund as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Jenny Jaeckle as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved variance ZB25-0009 for 574 South Academy Avenue (5-0-0)

Economic Development Corporation on 2025-06-24 5:30 PM

The New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation will hear presentations on proposed incentives for Lefko USA Inc.'s expansion and Northeast Lakeview College's workforce training project. The board will then enter executive session to discuss negotiations for several unnamed projects. No final votes on incentives are scheduled in open session.

• Presentation on proposed economic development incentive to Lefko USA, Inc. for an expansion project to create or retain primary jobs
• Presentation on proposed additional economic development incentive to Northeast Lakeview College for workforce training expansion
• Executive session to discuss economic development negotiations for HD Supply, Northeast Lakeview College, Project Ellie, Project Nemo, The Neue, Project Shoot, and Project Ambiance
• Approval of May 15, 2025 workshop and regular meeting minutes

The Economic Development Corporation approved the workshop minutes from May 15, 2025 and the regular meeting minutes from the same date, both by unanimous vote. No other actions or decisions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved May 15, 2025 workshop minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 15, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council on 2025-06-23 6:00 PM - AGENDA AMENDED 06-20-2025

The New Braunfels City Council will hold second and final readings on ordinances adjusting electric, water, and sewer rates for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. They will also consider a resolution approving a meet and confer agreement with the New Braunfels Police Officers' Association and hold public hearings on several rezonings, including a 4-acre property at 1251 Ervendberg Avenue for resort commercial use.

• Second reading and final vote on electric rate adjustments for FY2026-2027
• Second reading and final vote on water rate adjustments for FY2026-2027
• Second reading and final vote on sewer rate adjustments for FY2026-2027
• Resolution approving Meet and Confer Agreement between the city and the New Braunfels Police Officers’ Association
• Public hearing and first reading to rezone 4 acres at 1251 Ervendberg Avenue from R-2 AH to C-4A AH (Resort Commercial)

The council approved the consent agenda and a series of ordinances, including historic landmark designation, sidewalk code changes, and several rezoning actions. It also approved a contract for a perimeter security fence at the New Braunfels National Airport and rate‑adjustment ordinances for electric, water and sewer services. Requests to postpone or deny the rezoning of 1251 Ervendberg Avenue were rejected. All votes were unanimous except the electric‑rate ordinance, which passed with one councilmember opposing.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Denied postponement request for rezoning of 1251 Ervendberg Ave (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of 1251 Ervendberg Ave (unanimous)
• Approved historic landmark designation and rezoning of 648 West Mill St (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to sidewalk requirements (Chapter 144) (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 5 acres at 4001 IH 35 S (unanimous)
• Approved contract with American Fence Company for airport perimeter security fence (unanimous)
• Approved electric rate adjustment ordinance for FY2026/2027 (passed, opposition from Councilmember Carter)

City Council - Special on 2025-06-16 5:00 PM - AGENDA AMENDED 06-12-2025

The council approved the first reading of an ordinance establishing fire‑department staffing positions. It also approved the first readings of ordinances adjusting electric, water, and sewer rates for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The electric‑rate ordinance passed despite opposition from Councilmember Carter, while the water and sewer rate ordinances passed unanimously.

• Approved first reading of fire‑department staffing ordinance (consent agenda)
• Approved first reading of electric‑rate amendment ordinance (passed, Councilmember Carter opposed)
• Approved first reading of water‑rate amendment ordinance (unanimously passed)
• Approved first reading of sewer‑rate amendment ordinance (unanimously passed)

City Council - Executive Session on 2025-06-09 5:00 PM

The City Council will convene in executive session to deliberate pending litigation in the case City of New Braunfels v. Stoddard Construction Management, Inc. and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions America Insurance Corp. (Case No. C2024-1777D). No other substantive items are on the agenda; the meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Executive session to discuss pending litigation: City of New Braunfels v. Stoddard Construction Management, Inc. and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions America Insurance Corp., Case No. C2024-1777D

The council entered a closed executive session to discuss the City of New Braunfels v. Stoddard Construction Management and related settlement offers. The session was reconvened in open session at 5:57 p.m., and no action or vote was taken on the matter.

• No action taken

City Council on 2025-06-09 6:00 PM

The New Braunfels City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on a proposal to rezone about 35 acres at Hunter Road and FM 1102 from single-family and light industrial to multifamily low density with a special use permit. The consent agenda includes several contract renewals, a video surveillance purchase for Mission Hill Park, a handrail installation on McQueeney Road, and an amendment to the Weltner Farms Development Agreement. Individual items also include a resolution to acquire the Mary B. Erskine Building for the Guadalupe Appraisal District and a second reading for a short-term rental at 463 Barcelona Drive.

• Public hearing and first reading for rezoning 35 acres at Hunter Road and FM 1102 to multifamily low density
• Resolution proposing acquisition and renovation of the Mary B. Erskine Building at 216 East College Street, Seguin
• Second reading to rezone 0.30 acres at 463 Barcelona Drive for a short-term rental
• Approval of contract with Sullivan Contracting Services for handrails and driveway modifications on McQueeney Road
• Purchase with NextGen Security for video surveillance and access control at Mission Hill Park Phase 2

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included contract renewals, an interlocal agreement, and several ordinances. It also approved the purchase and renovation of the historic Mary B. Erskine Building for a future Guadalupe Appraisal District headquarters. Additional actions included rezoning approvals, appointments to committees and boards, and postponing a large rezoning hearing to July 14.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, appointments, contract renewals, interlocal agreement, NextGen Security purchase, BOA term limits, project expenditures, Sullivan Contracting, Weltner Farms amendment, transportation resolution, and ordinances) – unanimous
• Postponed public hearing on 35‑acre FM 1102 rezoning to July 14 – motion passed
• Approved acquisition and renovation of historic Mary B. Erskine Building for Guadalupe Appraisal District headquarters – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 0.21 acre City Block 1059 subdivision to C‑3 SUP for short‑term rental – unanimous
• Appointed Councilmember Carter to Finance and Audit Committee – unanimous
• Nominated Councilmember Labowski as alternate to Alamo Area Council of Governments Board – unanimous
• Nominated Councilmember Edwards (primary) and Councilmember Capizzi (alternate) to Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Board – unanimous
• Approved resolution supporting New Braunfels’ application to TxDOT 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set‑Aside – unanimous

Planning Commission on 2025-06-03 6:00 PM

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to City Council on several rezoning proposals, including a historic landmark designation. Items include rezoning of parcels on West Mill Street, Ewelling Lane, and IH‑35 South, as well as an amendment to the sidewalk requirements in the city code. The commission will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair and consider appointments to advisory committees.

• HST25-134: Add historic landmark designation and rezone 0.21 acres of Lot 5, New City Block 3019 at 648 West Mill Street from R‑2 HD to R‑2 HD HL
• SUP25-140: Rezone 0.6 acres in Frank Real Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 2 at 846 Ewelling Ln from R‑2 SUP to R‑3L SUP
• PZ25-0139: Rezone 5 acres in John Thompson Survey 21, Abstract 608 at 4001 IH 35 S from C‑3 and APD to C‑1B
• ORD25-145: Amend City Code Chapter 144 regarding sidewalk requirements
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair and consideration of appointments to the Workforce Housing Advisory Committee and Citizens' Advisory Committee

The commission elected Jerry Sonier as chair and Chase Taylor as vice‑chair. It appointed Vice‑Chair Taylor to the Workforce Housing Advisory Committee and Commissioner Allsup to the Citizens Advisory Committee. The commission recommended approval of a historic landmark designation and three rezoning proposals, as well as a sidewalk code amendment, to the City Council.

• Elected Jerry Sonier as Chair (vote 7-0-0)
• Elected Chase Taylor as Vice Chair (vote 6-0-1)
• Appointed Vice‑Chair Taylor as Workforce Housing Advisory Committee representative (accepted)
• Appointed Commissioner Allsup as Citizens Advisory Committee representative (accepted)
• Recommended historic landmark designation (HST25-134) to City Council (vote 7-0-0)
• Recommended rezoning of Frank Real Subdivision (SUP25-140) to City Council (vote 6-1-0)
• Recommended rezoning of John Thompson Survey (PZ25-0139) to City Council (vote 7-0-0)
• Recommended sidewalk code amendment (ORD25-145) to City Council (vote 6-1-0)

Roadway Impact Fee Committee on 2025-06-03 5:30 PM

The Roadway Impact Fee Committee will consider a report on impact fees collected from October 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025 and make a recommendation to the City Council. Other agenda items include approval of the December 3, 2024 meeting minutes and a period for citizen comments on non-agenda items.

• Consider report on roadway impact fees for Oct 1, 2024 – Mar 31, 2025 and make recommendation to City Council
• Approval of December 3, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Citizens' communications on non-agenda items

City Council on 2025-05-27 6:00 PM

The City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on rezoning 3.5 acres at 556 Krueger Canyon from single-family to light industrial. Other first readings include short-term rental special use permits at three locations and two commercial rezoning requests. The consent agenda includes a contract for the Southeast Library final design, a $75,000 escrow for the Gruene 16 project, and adoption of paid parking downtown. New council members for Districts 1 and 2 will be sworn in.

• Public hearing on rezoning 3.5 acres at 556 Krueger Canyon to Light Industrial (M-1A)
• Second and final reading to establish paid parking zones, fees, and enforcement hours downtown
• Approval of a contract with Ford, Powell & Carson Architects for final design of Southeast Library Project
• Resolution authorizing up to $75,000 escrow and due diligence for the Gruene 16 project
• Public hearing on short-term rental special use permits at 13 & 15 Moss Rock Drive, 463 Barcelona Drive, and 380 Kessler Street

The council adopted an ordinance establishing paid parking zones in downtown New Braunfels. It also approved several rezoning ordinances, a police vehicle purchase, and the sale of surplus land. One rezoning request failed for lack of a super‑majority. All other listed actions passed, most unanimously.

• Approved ordinance amending downtown parking zone to create paid parking areas – passed unanimously
• Approved ordinance changing street name from Blue Duck to Redstart – passed unanimously
• Approved rezoning of 7 acres at Loop 337 to General Business District – passed unanimously
• Approved rezoning of 0.30 acres at 463 Barcelona Drive to Commercial with short‑term rental SUP – passed (opposed by Carter, Spradley, Labowski)
• Approved postponement of rezoning 0.25 acres at 13 & 15 Moss Rock Drive – passed unanimously
• Failed rezoning of 3.5 acres at 556 Krueger Canyon to Light Industrial – failed for lack of super‑majority
• Approved purchase of a police vehicle from Lake Country Chevrolet and related budget amendment – passed unanimously
• Approved sale of 1.139 acres (Lot 1, Coco Subdivision) as surplus – passed unanimously

Board of Adjustment on 2025-05-22 6:00 PM

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a request to reduce required off-street parking. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting.

• ZB25-0007: Request to reduce required off-street parking spaces by 5 for a beauty shop at 323 St. Mary Street

The Board unanimously approved the April 24, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0). It also approved variance ZB25-0007 to reduce five off‑street parking spaces for a beauty shop, with the condition that the variance applies only to the proposed business and land use (4-1-0). The executive session was discussed but no action was taken. The meeting was adjourned at 6:31 p.m.

• Approved April 24, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved variance ZB25-0007 to reduce 5 parking spaces, limited to proposed business (4-1-0)

Economic Development Corporation on 2025-05-15 5:00 PM

The New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation is holding a regular meeting on May 15, 2025. Action items include approving up to $75,000 for escrow and due diligence for the Gruene 16 project and up to $1,200,000 for Phase 1 construction of a primary job training facility and career center at Northeast Lakeview College. The board will also discuss proposed changes to the Coll/Castell Parking Lots and hold an executive session on economic development negotiations for several projects.

• Public hearing and possible action on up to $1,200,000 for Northeast Lakeview College job training facility
• Public hearing and possible action on up to $75,000 for Gruene 16 project escrow and due diligence
• Presentation, discussion, and update on proposed changes to Coll/Castell Parking Lots
• Executive session to deliberate economic development negotiations for HD Supply, Northeast Lakeview College, Project Ellie, Project Shoot, and Project Nemo
• Executive session on pending/contemplated litigation regarding Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.

The Economic Development Corporation approved the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved $75,000 for escrow and due‑diligence funding for the Gruene 16 project and $1,200,000 for Phase 1 construction of a job‑training facility at Alamo Colleges District – Northeast Lakeview College. No action was taken on items discussed in executive session.

• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 escrow and due‑diligence funding for Gruene 16 project (unanimous)
• Approved $1,200,000 to Alamo Colleges District – Northeast Lakeview College for Phase 1 construction (unanimous)
• No action taken on Project Shoot and Project Nemo discussed in executive session

City Council on 2025-05-12 6:00 PM - AGENDA AMENDED 05-09-2025

The council will consider routine consent‑agenda items, including contract approvals and a budget amendment. It will vote on resolutions authorizing a $2.3 million expenditure for the Headwaters at the Comal development and a $481,000 amendment for Fire Station 5 renovation. Ordinances will be adopted to rezone a half‑acre parcel on State Hwy 46 S and to establish paid downtown parking zones and fees. A presentation on proposed bikeway improvements and an executive‑session discussion of the Coco Lane property will also be held.

• Resolution 25-523J: Approve up to $2.3 million project expenditure for Headwaters at the Comal construction completion
• Resolution 25-561G: Approve $481,000 FY 2025 budget amendment for Fire Station 5 renovation funded by the 2019 Bond Fund
• Resolution 25-536C: Contract modification with Pape‑Dawson Engineers for final plans of West Coll Street/South Castell Avenue parking lot reconfiguration
• Resolution 25-539L: Rezone ~0.5 acre at 1655 State Hwy 46 S from C‑1AH (Local Business District with Airport Hazard Overlay) to C‑1B AH (General Business District with Airport Hazard Overlay)
• Resolution 25-344A: Adopt ordinance establishing paid downtown parking zones, fees, and enforcement times, repealing existing parking meter provisions

The council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing up to $2,300,000 for the Headwaters at the Comal construction project. It also approved a $481,000 FY 2025 budget amendment to fund Fire Station #5 renovation from the 2019 Bond Fund. The council gave first‑reading approval to a downtown parking zone ordinance establishing paid parking areas and fees. Additionally, the council approved the issuance of utility system revenue refunding bonds and adopted numerous routine contracts and resolutions included in the consent agenda.

• Approved $2.3 M Headwaters at the Comal project expenditure (unanimous)
• Approved $481,000 FY 2025 budget amendment for Fire Station #5 renovation (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of downtown parking zone ordinance establishing paid parking (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance authorizing utility system revenue refunding bonds (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending dangerous dogs and rabies control code (second and final reading) (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance rezoning 0.5 acre from C‑1 AH to C‑1B AH (second and final reading) (unanimous)
• Approved annual road construction contracts with Asphalt Inc DBA Lonestar Paving and others (unanimous)
• Approved multi‑award carwash service contract for the city (unanimous)

Planning Commission on 2025-05-06 6:00 PM

The New Braunfels Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to the City Council on multiple rezoning requests, including a 38-acre rezoning from single-family and agricultural to single-family residential near State Highway 46 West. Other items include a 35-acre multifamily rezoning with a special use permit, several smaller rezonings, and special use permits for short-term rentals. The commission will also review amendments to the city's zoning code regarding definitions and residential buffering requirements.

• PZ25-0096: Rezone 38 acres near 2815 State Highway 46 West from R-1/APD to R-1A-5.5 (single-family residential), applicant KB Home.
• SUP25-103: Rezone 35 acres at Hunter Road and FM 1102 from R-1A-6.6 AH/M-1A AH to R-3L AH SUP (multifamily low-density with airport overlay and special use permit for alternate design).
• PZ25-0071: Rezone 4 acres at 1251 Ervendberg Avenue from R-2 AH to C-4A AH (resort commercial with airport overlay).
• SUP25-094, SUP25-088, SUP25-084: Three special use permits for short-term rentals at 463 Barcelona Drive, 13 & 15 Moss Rock Drive, and 380 Kessler Street.
• Amendments to Chapter 144 Zoning: Definitions (Section 1.4) and Additional residential buffering requirements (Section 5.3-4).

The commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of the 38‑acre PZ25-0096 rezoning to City Council. A second large rezoning, SUP25-103, was also denied (6‑1‑0). All other items on the agenda were recommended for approval, with unanimous votes on PZ25-0095, PZ25-0101, PZ25‑0105, SUP25‑094, and a failed motion on PZ25‑0071. No motion was recorded for SUP25‑088.

• Recommend denial of PZ25-0096 rezoning (38 acres) – motion carried unanimously (7-0-0)
• Recommend denial of SUP25-103 rezoning (35 acres) – motion carried (6-1-0)
• Recommend approval of PZ25-0095 rezoning (3.5 acres) – motion carried unanimously (8-0-0)
• Recommend approval of PZ25-0101 rezoning (7 acres) – motion carried unanimously (8-0-0)
• Recommend approval of PZ25-0105 rezoning (0.1 acres) – motion carried unanimously (8-0-0)
• Recommend approval of SUP25-094 rezoning (0.3 acres) – motion carried unanimously (8-0-0)
• Recommendation to approve PZ25-0071 rezoning (4 acres) denied – motion failed (3-5-0)
• No motion recorded for SUP25-088 rezoning (0.25 acres)

City Council on 2025-04-28 6:00 PM

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, grant awards, contracts, resolutions, and ordinance readings. Individual items approved were a contract for an Arts and Culture Master Plan and a rezoning of a half‑acre parcel on State Hwy 46. No executive‑session actions were taken.

• Approved minutes for April 14, 2025 regular and executive sessions (unanimous)
• Approved grants to New Braunfels Art League ($13,065.50) and Elks Lodge #2279 ($7,943.75) (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Landa Park Mini-Train concession with Landa Park Railroad, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved contract with CINTAS Corporation for city‑wide uniform rental/purchase and cleaning services (unanimous)
• Approved Advanced Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for Solms Road and I‑35 improvement project (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting National Register of Historic Places designation for Central New Braunfels Downtown (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending dangerous dogs and rabies control code (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Designing Local, LTD and steering committee for Arts and Culture Master Plan (unanimous)

City Council - Special on 2025-04-28 5:00 PM - AGENDA AMENDED 04-25-2025

This special city council meeting will approve a consent agenda of board appointments (Airport Advisory Board, Arts Commission, Board of Adjustment, etc.) and hold a workshop to discuss an appointment to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3 and to interview and appoint three at-large members to the New Braunfels Planning Commission with terms ending 05-31-2028.

• Interview and appoint three at-large members to the Planning Commission
• Discuss and consider an appointment to TIRZ No. 3 at-large seat
• Approve appointments to Airport Advisory Board (Curtis Lepp, Jason Kern, John Smith)
• Approve appointments to Arts Commission (Brianna Mendez, Elizabeth West, Madison Crowe)
• Approve appointments to Board of Adjustment (Jenny Jaeckle, Seth Reichenau, Maurice Lewis II, Timothy Bray)

The council approved the consent agenda, confirming appointments to the Airport Advisory Board, Arts Commission, Board of Adjustment, Community Development Advisory Committee, Construction Board of Appeals, Downtown Board, Heritage Commission, Historic Landmark Commission, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Advisory Committee, and Watershed Advisory Committee. In a workshop, the council also appointed Zackary Meador to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3 At‑Large seat and selected Angela Allen, Hunter Schwarz, and Karen Brasier to the Planning Commission At‑Large seats. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda appointments to multiple boards and commissions (unanimous)
• Appointed Zackary Meador to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3 At‑Large seat (unanimous)
• Appointed Angela Allen, Hunter Schwarz, and Karen Brasier to Planning Commission At‑Large seats (unanimous)