New Braunfels
Upcoming
Reinvestment Zone No. 4 - Zipp Park
The Zipp Park Reinvestment Zone board will meet to recommend a new chair and vice chair to the city council for a term ending in December. The board will also review and recommend approval of the draft project and finance plan for Reinvestment Zone No. 4 to the city council for final adoption. No public hearings or major financial actions are scheduled.
- Recommend new board chair and vice chair to City Council
- Review draft project and finance plan for Reinvestment Zone No. 4
- Forward zone plan to City Council for final adoption
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also hold public hearings regarding rezoning requests for properties on East Austin Street, Seidel Street, and North Guenther Avenue.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Rezoning 256 East Austin Street from R-2 to MU-A with short term rental permit
- Rezoning 1038 and 1042 Seidel Street from M-1 to R-2A
- Rezoning 474 North Guenther Avenue from M-1 to M-1 SUP for a residence with short term rental
New Braunfels Partnership Committee
The committee will discuss organizing potential trips for residents to visit Germany. Members will also review upcoming projects and explore ways to fund the committee's budget.
- Resident trips to Germany
- Future project planning
- Committee budget funding opportunities
Transportation & Traffic Advisory Board
The Transportation & Traffic Advisory Board will review a proposed ordinance to prohibit parking on both sides of Divine Way near Fayette Drive. Members will also discuss and vote on implementing a traffic calming plan for Pahmeyer Road. The board will additionally approve its own 2026 meeting calendar and ratify January minutes.
- Recommend code amendment to ban parking on both sides of Divine Way for ~165 feet south of Fayette Drive
- Approve traffic calming plan for Pahmeyer Road
- Ratify January 8, 2026 board meeting minutes
- Adopt the 2026 Transportation & Traffic Advisory Board calendar
Downtown Board
The Board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair and consider amendments to its bylaws. Staff will also provide progress updates on downtown parking, curb management, and arts initiatives.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Bylaw amendments
- Downtown Curb Management Study update
- Arts and Culture Master Plan update
- Downtown parking program update
Last 30 days
Ethics Commissions
The Ethics Commission will meet to review the minutes from the January 22, 2026 meeting. The primary action item is the election of a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.
- Approval of January 22, 2026 minutes
- Election of Commission Chairperson
- Election of Commission Vice-Chairperson
Library Advisory Board
The board is meeting to discuss library card types and receive operational updates from the Library Director and local support groups. Action items include reviewing policy 2.2 regarding borrower eligibility and updating the board's own bylaws.
- Review of Policy 2.2: Borrower Eligibility
- Review of Library Advisory Board bylaws
- Presentation on Library Card Types
Cemetery Committee
The New Braunfels Cemetery Committee will meet to review cemetery operations and finances. The agenda is largely procedural, focusing on the Field of Graves initiative, cemetery financials, and the 2026 Soul Searching program. No specific budget allocations or contract details are listed.
- Discussion and potential action on the Field of Graves project
- Review of cemetery financial statements
- Update on the 2026 Soul Searching program
- Approval of May 28, 2026 meeting minutes
Board of Adjustment
The Board will elect new officers and consider two specific land-use requests. These include residential setback variances at 307 North Guenther Avenue and an alternative sign plan for properties along IH-35.
- Variance request for accessory structure encroachment at 307 North Guenther Avenue
- Variance request for garage setback encroachment at 307 North Guenther Avenue
- Alternative Sign Plan for seven multi-tenant monument signs at 827, 839, 851, & 863 IH-35
- Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
Library Advisory Board
The Library Advisory Board will review updates to borrower eligibility policies and its own governing bylaws. The meeting also includes presentations on library card types and monthly operational reports from the Library Director and local support groups.
- Review of Policy 2.2 Borrower Eligibility
- Review of Library Advisory Board bylaws
- Library Card Type presentation
City Council - Special
The City Council will meet to discuss and consider an ordinance declaring the official canvass and results of the recent runoff election. This election included races for mayor and one City Council seat.
- Ordinance declaring the result of the June 13, 2026, Runoff Election
- Election of a Mayor and one City Council member
City Council
The city council will discuss and vote on several items including the certification of a new mayor and councilmember, recognition of outgoing officials, and selection of a mayor pro tem. Key action items include approving a $700,000 construction contract for Phase 1 of citywide pedestrian improvements, a $405,000 design contract for Phase 2, and a contract for a feasibility study for a combined public safety training center. The consent agenda includes a lease with Ricoh for multifunction devices and budget amendments.
- Certify election of Michael French as Mayor and Nikki Shaw as District 6 Councilmember
- Approve $700,000 for construction of Alamo Area MPO pedestrian improvements Phase 1
- Approve $405,000 for final design of pedestrian improvements Phase 2
- Award contract to Randall Scott Architects for public safety training center feasibility study
- Lease agreement with Ricoh USA for citywide multifunction devices
River Advisory Committee
The River Advisory Committee will receive a staff update on the 2026 river season and hold a discussion to brainstorm ideas for the 2027 river season. They will also approve minutes from the May meeting and hear public comments.
- Staff report on 2026 River Season Update
- Discussion and brainstorming for 2027 River Season changes
- Approval of May 14, 2026 meeting minutes
Economic Development Corporation
The Economic Development Corporation board will hold public hearings and vote on several expenditures including $2.4 million for Castell Avenue drainage, $1.4 million for Gruene multimodal improvements, and $1.2 million for the Gener8tor entrepreneurship incubator. They will also discuss real estate acquisitions and economic development negotiations in executive session. Citizens can comment on non-agenda items.
- Public hearing on $2,400,000 for Castell Avenue Phase 1 drainage improvements
- Public hearing on $1,400,000 for AAMPO Gruene Multimodal Improvements design
- Public hearing on $1,200,000 for Gener8tor multi-year entrepreneurship incubator
- Possible action on $10,000 to extend feasibility period for Bartels/Voges property purchase contract
- Executive session on economic development negotiations (Gener8tor, Gruene 16, Projects Shoot/Thread/Icon/Casa/Sherpa) and real estate (New Braunfels Sports Complex Lots)
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission will meet to discuss and consider several appeals from police officers. These appeals concern specific question numbers from the online written examination conducted on May 18, 2026.
- Appeals regarding Police Corporal exam questions 26, 30, 36, 60, 61, 62, and 72
Reinvestment Zone No. 5 - West End
The Reinvestment Zone No. 5 board will consider approving the New Braunfels Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #5 Project and Finance Plan during the meeting. If approved, the plan will be recommended to City Council for final adoption. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and take public comments on non-agenda items.
- Approval of April 23, 2026 meeting minutes
- Presentation and discussion of Zone #5 Project and Finance Plan
- Possible action to approve the plan and recommend to City Council
- Public comment period for non-agenda items
Community Development Advisory Committee
The committee will review the progress of PY 2025 CDBG projects and discuss the funding award and allocation methodology for PY 2026. They will also discuss upcoming expiring terms for committee members. Approval of previous meeting minutes is on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from May 6, 2026 meeting
- Review of PY 2025 Project Progress Report
- Recap of CDBG Program Year 2026 funding award and allocation methodology
- Discussion of CDAC members with terms expiring November 30, 2026
Notice of Possible Quorum
This is a notice that a quorum of the City Council and NBEDC may be present at a ribbon cutting ceremony for Zipps Family Sports Park. No official decisions or discussions are scheduled.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve May minutes, hear recognitions, and receive three presentations: a River Advisory Committee report, a Bike and Pedestrian Network Plan, and a park development update. No formal action items beyond minute approval are on the agenda. The meeting is informational in nature.
- Approval of May 12, 2026 board minutes
- River Advisory Committee report presentation
- Bike and Pedestrian Network Plan presentation
- Park Development Update presentation
Historic Landmark Commission
Notice of Possible Quorum
This is not an official meeting but a notice that a quorum of City Council members may be present at a City and County Officials Luncheon. No official action will be taken. The event is purely social and informational.
- City and County Officials Luncheon at McKenna Events Center, 801 W San Antonio St, June 8, 2026 at 11:30 AM
City Council - Special
The city council will interview candidates and appoint three members to the Planning Commission. They will also approve appointments to the Airport Advisory Board, Arts Commission, Board of Adjustment, Heritage Commission, Historic Landmark Commission, Regional Workforce Education Alliance, Watershed Advisory Committee, and Downtown Board. An executive session may be held, but no major policy decisions or spending are on the agenda.
- Interview and appoint 3 Planning Commission At Large seats
- Appoint Wesley Stamps and Kyle Kimmell to Airport Advisory Board
- Appoint Bret Bradberry, Tera Thompson, Eric Kennedy to Regional Workforce Education Alliance
- Appoint Gary Seals, David Kneuper, and others to Downtown Board
- Appoint Craig Wilson and others to Watershed Advisory Committee
City Council
The council will vote on issuing up to $25 million in utility system revenue program notes for interim financing of utility projects. They will also consider authorizing eminent domain for New Braunfels Utilities to acquire easements for water system expansion if negotiations fail. Second readings of ordinances to rezone two properties for short-term rentals and approval of the Charter Review Commission composition are on the agenda.
- Authorize up to $25M in utility system revenue program notes for interim financing
- Authorize eminent domain for NBU water system expansion easements (0.005 ac permanent, 0.042 ac temporary)
- Second reading: rezone 0.3 acres at 1258 W San Antonio St to allow short-term rental
- Second reading: rezone 0.2 acres at 284 Perryman St to allow short-term rental
- Approve Charter Review Commission composition and selection process
Notice of Possible Quorum
This is not an official meeting; it is a quarterly luncheon where a quorum of the City Council may be present. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.