New Braunfels public meetings in 2025

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a request for an Alternative Sign Plan allowing two freestanding pole signs at 1310 IH-35 South. The meeting will also include the approval of previous minutes.

• Public hearing: Alternative Sign Plan for 1310 IH-35 South
• Approval of September 25, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Executive session to discuss agenda items with attorney

Arts Commission

The New Braunfels Arts Commission will meet to discuss and consider the re-allocation of 2025 hotel occupancy tax funds to arts organization applicants for the 2026 award period. The meeting will also include the approval of the November 20, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approval of November 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Re-allocation of 2025 hotel occupancy tax to arts organizations
• Public hearing for 2026 award period applicants

Notice of Possible Quorum

This notice announces that a quorum of the New Braunfels City Council may be present at the National Wreaths Across America ceremony on December 13, 2025, at Comal Cemetery. The event is ceremonial; no official city business is scheduled to be conducted.

• Event: National Wreaths Across America ceremony at Comal Cemetery, 301 Peace Ave, December 13 at 11:00 AM

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is a notice that a quorum of the New Braunfels City Council may be present at a firefighter swearing-in ceremony. The event is not an official meeting; no decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Firefighter swearing-in ceremony on December 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers

Notice of Possible Quorum

The City of New Braunfels is hosting a police promotion ceremony on December 10, 2025, at City Hall. This event is a notice of possible quorum, meaning City Council members may attend, but it is not an official business meeting.

• Police promotion ceremony
• Notice of possible quorum
• City Council attendance
• Event at 550 Landa St
• Scheduled for 9:00 AM

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission will discuss and consider allocating hotel occupancy tax collected in 2025 to heritage organization applicants for the 2026 award period. The meeting also includes approval of the November 20, 2025 minutes and a public comment period.

• Allocation of hotel occupancy tax funds to heritage organizations for 2026
• Approval of November 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Citizens' communications period (no action taken)

Historic Landmark Commission

The Historic Landmark Commission will hold public hearings regarding a property alteration in the Downtown Historic District and proposed changes to the city's historic preservation incentives. The body will provide a recommendation to City Council on the ordinance amendments.

• Public hearing for exterior alterations and restoration at 209 W San Antonio (Case HST 25-424)
• Public hearing and recommendation on proposed amendments to Code of Ordinances Chapter 66, Section 66-57.1 regarding Incentives (ORD25-370)

The commission unanimously approved the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved a Certificate of Alteration for the property at 209 W San Antonio in the Downtown Historic District. The commission unanimously voted to table the proposed amendment to Chapter 66, Section 66-57.1 of the City Code for further review.

• Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (9-0-0)
• Approved Certificate of Alteration for 209 W San Antonio (9-0-0)
• Tabled ordinance amendment recommendation ORD25-370 (9-0-0)

Regional Workforce Education Alliance

The Regional Workforce Education Alliance will discuss a scope of work for a study covering Comal and Guadalupe Counties and brainstorm actionable goals for 2025-2026. The meeting will also include updates from facility naming and workforce committees.

• Discussion on scope of work for Regional Workforce Study
• Presentation on Talent Pipeline Management Collaborative
• Brainstorming actionable goals for 2025-2026
• Updates from Facility Naming & Signage Committee
• Updates from Workforce & ISDs Committee

City Council

The City Council will discuss the use of eminent domain to acquire land for Kohlenberg Road and review the 2025 Thoroughfare Plan Update. The body is also deciding on several rezoning requests and ordinances regarding school zones and speed limits.

• Proposed eminent domain for a 2.309 acre tract from the Estate of Frederick Frueholz, Jr. for Kohlenberg Road
• Rezoning of 72.097 acres south of Kohlenberg Road and west of FM 1101 to Light Industrial (M-1A AH) for Walmart Stores East, LP
• Rezoning of 0.2 acres at 265 School Avenue to allow a Short Term Rental (C-3 SUP)
• Professional Services Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for Alligator Creek Trail East Phase 1 Project
• Ordinances to establish a school zone for Legend Point Elementary School and lower speed limits near Wood Road, Walnut Avenue, and Loop 337

City Council - Executive Session

The City Council will hold an executive session to consider matters related to the City Manager, including possible appointment, evaluation, duties, discipline, or removal. The Council will also discuss pending or contemplated litigation and any settlement offers, specifically the case City of New Braunfels v. Stoddard Construction Management, Inc. and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions America Insurance Corp. (C2024-1777D). Any final action on these items will be taken in an open session.

• Deliberate appointment, evaluation, duties, discipline, or removal of the City Manager
• Deliberate pending or contemplated litigation and settlement offers in City of New Braunfels v. Stoddard Construction Management, Inc. and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions America Insurance Corp. (C2024-1777D)

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is a notice of possible quorum for a ceremonial ribbon cutting at Topgolf New Braunfels on December 5, 2025. No official city business will be conducted; it is not a formal meeting of the City Council, board, or commission.

• Ribbon cutting event at Topgolf New Braunfels, 427 Creekside Way
• Possible quorum of City Council members may be present

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is a notice that a quorum of the New Braunfels City Council may be present at the Wassailfest event on Main Plaza on December 4, 2025. No official city business will be conducted; it is not a formal council meeting.

• No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled; this is a notice of potential quorum only.

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will meet to discuss and consider the allocation of hotel occupancy tax collected in 2025. These funds are intended for arts organization applicants for the 2026 award period.

• Allocation of 2025 hotel occupancy tax for 2026 arts organization awards (Item 25-1494A)

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission will meet to discuss and decide on allocations of 2025 hotel occupancy tax revenue for 2026 award periods. The meeting is a re-allocation session with no other agenda items.

• Allocation of 2025 hotel occupancy tax to Heritage organization applicants
• Discussion of 2026 award period funding

Arts Commission

The New Braunfels Arts Commission will discuss and consider action on allocating hotel occupancy tax funds collected in 2025 to arts organization applicants for the 2026 award period. The commission will also consider approving the November 20, 2025 meeting minutes. A public comment period is provided for items not on the agenda.

• Allocation of 2025 hotel occupancy tax to arts organizations for the 2026 award period
• Approval of November 20, 2025 meeting minutes

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission will meet to approve minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting and discuss allocating hotel occupancy tax funds to organization applicants for the 2026 award period.

• Approval of November 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion on hotel occupancy tax allocations for 2026

Community Development Advisory Committee

The Community Development Advisory Committee will review the Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2025 funding and discuss grant activities from Program Year 2024. The committee will also set the meeting calendar for Program Year 2025 and plan for the upcoming Program Year 2026 application process.

• Approval of June 4, 2025, CDAC minutes
• Update on CDBG Program Year 2025 funding
• Discussion of CDBG Program Year 2024 activities and CAPER
• Discussion of CDAC meeting calendar for Program Year 2025
• Discussion of CDBG Program Year 2026 application schedule

Planning Commission

The New Braunfels Planning Commission will hold briefings on the Land Development Ordinance and the Envision New Braunfels plan. It will consider a waiver allowing the Perron Business Park to omit a sidewalk along its Loop 337 frontage. The commission will also hold public hearings on several rezoning proposals, including a 70.198‑acre conversion of River Gardens from single‑family to low‑intensity mixed‑use, a 6‑acre rezoning at Gruene Road to a resort commercial district, and multiple small parcels to permit short‑term rentals. Recommendations from these hearings will be forwarded to City Council.

• Waiver (WVR25-405) to forego sidewalk construction along Loop 337 frontage at Perron Business Park (Applicant: Julianna Kernahan; Owner: Michael Mazzola)
• Rezoning 70.198 acres (Lots 1A/1B, River Gardens) from R‑2 SUP to MU‑A SUP for mixed‑use development (Applicant: TBA Douglas; Owner: Julie Aniol Turner)
• Rezoning ~6 acres at 830‑870 Gruene Road from C‑1A/R‑3 SUP to C‑4A (Resort Commercial) (Applicant: Killen, Griffin & Farrimond, PLLC; Owner: Brandy Worley)
• Rezoning 0.2 acre at 385 West Faust Street from C‑3 to C‑3 SUP to allow short‑term rentals (Applicant/Owner: Chad Fletcher)
• Rezoning 0.7 acre at 1092 State Highway 46 South from C‑3 AH to C‑3 AH SUP for short‑term rentals (Applicant/Owner: Phong Tien Nguyen)

The commission approved a recommendation to City Council to waive the sidewalk requirement for the Perron Business Park frontage on Loop 337, conditional on a fee‑in‑lieu. It approved rezoning of about 6 acres at Gruene Road to C‑4A and approved several short‑term‑rental related rezoning requests. It denied a rezoning request for River Gardens and denied a rezoning request for a property on East Klingemann Street. All other items were approved as recommended.

• Approved waiver recommendation for Perron Business Park sidewalk with fee‑in‑lieu (8-1-0)
• Approved rezoning of ~6 acres at Gruene Road to C‑4A (7-2-0)
• Approved rezoning of 0.2 acre at 385 West Faust Street to C‑3 SUP (9-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of 0.7 acre at 1092 State Highway 46 South to C‑3 AH SUP (9-0-0)
• Denied rezoning of 70.198 acres at 740 & 750 Rusk Street (motions failed 4-5-0)
• Denied rezoning of 0.18 acre at 160 East Klingemann Street to C‑O SUP (7-2-0)
• Approved minutes of November 5, 2025 meeting (9-0-0)

Civil Service Commission

The New Braunfels Civil Service Commission will hear an appeal regarding a psychological examination result and appoint a list of medical professionals to an Examination Board. The meeting will also discuss promotional assessment centers for Battalion Chief, Fire Captain, and Fire Lieutenant positions.

• Hear appeal of psychological examination results (Jeremy Tucker)
• Appoint three physicians, psychiatrists, or psychologists to Examination Board
• Discuss Battalion Chief promotional assessment center
• Discuss Fire Captain promotional assessment center
• Discuss Fire Lieutenant promotional assessment center

The commission approved the minutes from the November 7, 2025 meeting. It approved the appeal of Jeremy Tucker's psychological examination results. It approved a list of three physicians/psychologists and an alternate to serve on a standing Examination Board. It also approved the creation of promotional assessment centers for a Battalion Chief, a Fire Captain, and a Fire Lieutenant.

• Approved minutes from November 7, 2025 meeting (motion passed)
• Approved appeal of Jeremy Tucker's psychological exam results (motion passed)
• Approved appointment of three physicians/psychologists and an alternate to Examination Board (motion passed)
• Approved calling for Battalion Chief promotional assessment center (motion passed)
• Approved calling for Fire Captain promotional assessment center (motion passed)
• Approved calling for Fire Lieutenant promotional assessment center (motion passed)

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will hear a presentation on the Children's room redesign, approve minutes from the October 28 meeting, and receive monthly operations updates from the library director, the library foundation, and the Friends of the Library.

• Presentation on Children's room redesign (item 25-1478)
• Approval of minutes from October 28, 2025 (item 25-1479)
• Monthly Operations Update from Library Director
• Monthly Operations Update from New Braunfels Public Library Foundation
• Monthly Operations Update from Friends of the Library

The board approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 Library Advisory Board meeting. A motion to cancel the scheduled December 23, 2025 meeting was adopted, moving the next meeting to January 27, 2026. No other actions were taken.

• Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (all approved)
• Cancelled December 23, 2025 meeting and set next meeting for Jan 27, 2026 (no opposed votes)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:10 p.m.

City Council

The New Braunfels City Council will consider a recommendation from the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation to approve up to $2,200,000 for a mixed-use development project by The Neue, LLC. The council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: a 0.2-acre property at 215 Dittlinger Street for a short-term rental with special use permit, and a 72-acre tract near Kohlenberg Road and FM 1101 from agricultural to light industrial. The consent agenda includes contract awards, budget amendments, and several ordinance changes including speed limits and fence regulations.

• Up to $2,200,000 expenditure to The Neue, LLC for mixed-use development and public infrastructure improvements (Item 25-1429E)
• Rezoning of 72.097 acres near Kohlenberg Road and FM 1101 from APD AH to M-1A AH, requested by Walmart Stores East, LP (Item 25-1419B)
• Rezoning of 215 Dittlinger Street from R-2 to C-O SUP for short-term rental (Item 25-1436A)
• First reading to lower speed limit in residential area bounded by Wood Road, Walnut Avenue, and Loop 337 (Item 25-1437J)
• Second reading to annex approximately 8.7 acres in Mayfair-Parcel EA-3 subdivision (Item 25-1420O)

The 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 FY 2025 budget amendments, a contract with TTL, Inc. for the Westside Library drain plans, and appointed two municipal court prosecutors. Several ordinances received first‑reading approvals, while a rezoning request at 215 Dittlinger Street was denied and a large Walmart‑related rezoning was approved.

• Approved $2,200,000 expenditure to The Neue, LLC for mixed‑use development (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025 budget amendments for General Fund and Special Revenue Funds (unanimous)
• Approved contract with TTL, Inc. for Westside Library permanent building drain plans (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeff Hohl and Sidney Reed as municipal court prosecutors (unanimous)
• Adopted Title VI Non‑Discrimination Plan (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of 0.2 acre at 215 Dittlinger Street for short‑term rental (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 72.097 acres from agricultural to light industrial for Walmart (unanimous)
• Approved second and final reading of ordinance adding downtown parking zone enforcement exception (unanimous)

City Council - Executive Session

The City Council will convene an executive session to deliberate the appointment, evaluation, duties, discipline, or removal of the City Manager under Texas Government Code Section 551.074. No final action will be taken in closed session; any votes will occur in open session afterward. The agenda contains no other items for discussion or decision.

• Deliberation on the appointment, evaluation, duties, discipline, or removal of the City Manager (item 25-1344A)

The council convened a closed executive session to consider the appointment, evaluation, duties, discipline, or removal of the City Manager. No vote or final action was taken during the session. Any action will be taken in an open session if required.

Economic Development Corporation

The Economic Development Corporation will review its November 2025 financial report and discuss potential expenditures for transportation and childcare projects. The board will hold a public hearing on a proposed expenditure of up to $2,200,000 for a mixed-use development project by The Neue, LLC.

• Approval of September and October 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation of November 2025 Treasurer's Report
• Public hearing on $2,200,000 to The Neue, LLC for mixed-use development
• Discussion on transportation, pedestrian, childcare, and placemaking projects
• Executive session to deliberate on economic development negotiations

The board unanimously approved the September 30 and October 16 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved an expenditure of up to $2,200,000 to The Neue, LLC for a mixed‑use development and related public infrastructure. An executive session was held to discuss several projects, but no action was taken.

• Approved September 30, 2025 special‑called meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 16, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved up to $2,200,000 expenditure to The Neue, LLC for mixed‑use development (unanimous)
• Executive session discussion of Project Shoot, Thread, Icon, Gruene 16 – no action taken

Police Dept Annual Training Advisory Board

The Police Dept Annual Training Advisory Board is scheduled to meet on November 20, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The agenda lists only meeting logistics and no discussion or action items.

• Agenda contains only meeting identification and location; no items listed.

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will consider approving February 2025 meeting minutes, elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson, and deliberate the 2026 Arts Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Grant process. No specific dollar amounts or project names are listed.

• Approval of February 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Election of a Chairperson
• Election of a Vice-Chairperson
• Deliberation of the 2026 Arts HOT Grant process

The commission approved the February 7, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The members elected Kara Koller‑Wood as Chair and Elizabeth West as Vice‑Chair, each by unanimous vote. No action was taken on the 2026 Arts HOT Grant process.

• Approved February 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Kara Koller‑Wood as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Elizabeth West as Vice Chair (unanimous)

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission will consider approving the minutes from its February 27, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will vote on the election of a Chairperson and a Vice‑Chairperson. The commission will also deliberate the process for the 2026 Heritage HOT Grant.

• Approve February 27, 2025 meeting minutes (Agenda item 3).
• Election of a Chairperson (Agenda item 5).
• Election of a Vice‑Chairperson (Agenda item 5).
• Deliberate the 2026 Heritage HOT Grant process (Agenda item 5).

The commission approved the February 27, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. Commissioners elected Pam Brandt as chairperson, also unanimously. They elected Tammy Walden as vice‑chairperson, with a unanimous vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved February 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Pam Brandt as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Tammy Walden as Vice‑Chairperson (unanimous)

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will discuss airport terminal parking. The board will also hear an Airport Director's report and consider approval of minutes from September 17, 2025.

• Approval of September 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Airport Director's report
• Discussion on airport terminal parking

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review minutes, receive presentations on park master plans, and discuss the placement of a historical marker in Landa Park as well as the operation dates for the Landa Park Aquatic Complex.

• Approval of placement of Historical Marker in Landa Park
• Landa Park Aquatic Complex Dates of Operation
• Northwest Park Master Plan Update
• System-Wide Master Plan Update
• Landa Park Golf Course Annual Summary

Downtown Board

This is a special-called meeting of the New Braunfels Downtown Board. The board will discuss and possibly amend its bylaws and consider creating a Downtown Parking Revenue Subcommittee, recommending that City Council appoint applicants.

• Approval of October 2, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Presentation and possible action to amend Article VI: Committees and Article IIX: Amendment to Bylaws
• Presentation and possible action to create a Downtown Parking Revenue Subcommittee
• Recommendation that City Council appoint subcommittee applicants through the boards and commissions process

The Downtown Board unanimously approved amendments to Articles VI Section 6.1 and 6.2 of its bylaws. It also unanimously approved the creation of a Downtown Parking Revenue Advisory Standing Committee with seven members and two‑year staggered terms. The October 2, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously as well.

• Approved October 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw amendment Article VI Section 6.1 adding City Council to standing committee approval (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw amendment Article VI Section 6.2 adding City Council to standing committee approval and setting notice to seven days (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Downtown Parking Revenue Advisory Standing Committee, seven members, two‑year staggered terms (unanimous)

River Advisory Committee

The River Advisory Committee will receive a final update on the 2025 river season and discuss possible recommendations for the 2026 river season. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from September 18, 2025, and time for citizen comments.

• Approval of September 18, 2025, meeting minutes
• Staff report on final 2025 river season update
• Discussion and possible recommendation for 2026 river season

City Council - Special

The City Council will hold a special meeting to approve appointments to multiple boards and commissions, vote on the first reading of an ordinance amending downtown parking zone enforcement, interview candidates for the New Braunfels Utilities Board of Trustees, and receive presentations on early childhood education, capital projects, traffic impact analysis fees, floating vegetation management, and a proposed Tourism Public Improvement District.

• First reading of ordinance amending downtown parking zone enforcement exceptions (Chapter 126, Sec. 126-355(c))
• Interview and appointment of one member to the New Braunfels Utilities Board of Trustees (term ending 2030)
• Appointments to Building Standards Commission, Community Development Advisory Committee, Animal Services Advisory Board, Landa Park Golf Course Advisory Board, Library Advisory Board, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Partnership Committee, River Advisory Committee, New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation, and Workforce Housing Advisory Board
• Presentation and discussion on proposed Tourism Public Improvement District
• Presentation and discussion on proposed amendments to Traffic Impact Analysis fees and requirements

The council gave a first reading approval to an amendment of Chapter 126, Sec. 126-355(c) that adds exceptions to the downtown parking zone enforcement, passing unanimously. Councilmembers voted 5‑1 to appoint Wayne Peters to the New Braunfels Utilities Board of Trustees for a term ending November 30, 2030. Numerous advisory board appointments were approved, and staff were directed to form an ad‑hoc committee on floating vegetation to report in early 2026.

• Approved first reading of downtown parking zone ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Appointed Wayne Peters to Utilities Board of Trustees (5-1)
• Approved Building Standards Commission appointments: Lesha Blair, William Burrell
• Approved Community Development Advisory Committee appointments: Serena Morris, Scott Morehouse
• Approved Animal Services Advisory Board appointments: Robert Blythin, Eric Trager, Michael Doherty
• Approved Library Advisory Board appointments: Rykley Crowe, Nancy Pappas, Sierra Crowley
• Approved Landa Park Golf Course Advisory Board and NB Golf Association appointments
• Directed staff to create an ad‑hoc committee on floating vegetation (action by early 2026)

Historic Landmark Commission

The Historic Landmark Commission will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to City Council on proposed amendments to Chapter 66 (Historic Preservation) regarding incentives. They will also discuss two Certificates of Alteration: relocating the Unicorn Statue at 430 West Mill Street and restoring the ghost sign on the Henne Hardware building at 246 West San Antonio Street. The agenda also includes approval of September meeting minutes and staff updates.

• Public hearing and recommendation on amendments to Chapter 66, Section 66-57.1 (Incentives)
• Certificate of Alteration to relocate the Unicorn Statue/Monument at 430 West Mill Street
• Certificate of Alteration to restore the ghost sign on Henne Hardware building at 246 West San Antonio Street
• Approval of September 9, 2025, meeting minutes
• 2026 CLG Grant Applications now open

The commission unanimously approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a certificate of alteration to relocate the Unicorn Statue at 430 West Mill Street with a 5‑0‑0 vote. It approved a certificate of alteration to restore the historic “Louis Henne Co. Hardware” ghost sign at 246 West San Antonio Street, also 5‑0‑0. The commission postponed consideration of proposed amendments to Chapter 66 historic preservation incentives to the December 9, 2025 meeting, with a unanimous vote.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved relocation of Unicorn Statue at 430 West Mill Street (5-0-0)
• Approved restoration of "Louis Henne Co. Hardware" ghost sign at 246 West San Antonio Street (5-0-0)
• Postponed ordinance amendment ORD25-370 on historic preservation incentives to Dec 9, 2025 (5-0-0)

City Council

The New Braunfels City Council will hold public hearings and consider the second and final reading of an ordinance creating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Four (Zipp Park), a major economic development tool. The council also will conduct public hearings on fence regulation amendments and vote on two rezonings, including a short-term rental request at 1731 Kuehler Avenue. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the appointment or removal of the City Attorney.

• Second reading of ordinance creating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Four – Zipp Park (TIRZ 4)
• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance amending fence regulations (Chapter 144-5.3)
• Second reading of rezoning 0.75 acre at 160 FM 1863 from APD to C-1A (Neighborhood Commercial)
• Second reading of rezoning 0.4 acre at 1731 Kuehler Avenue from R-3 to R-3 SUP for a short-term rental
• Approval of up to $250,000 expenditure to SPARK Small Business Center for economic development program

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included routine approvals such as minutes, appointments, vehicle purchases, and a $90,000 right‑of‑way acquisition. It also approved the first reading of a fence‑code amendment, the creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 4 (Zipp Park), and two rezoning ordinances. Resolutions were adopted to cast all 495 votes for the Comal Appraisal District and all 53 votes for the Guadalupe Appraisal District. No other actions were taken in the executive session.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of fence‑code amendment ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 4 (Zipp Park) (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 0.75 acre from Agricultural to Neighborhood Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 0.4 acre to Multifamily with Special Use Permit for short‑term rentals (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to cast 495 votes for Case Brown to Comal Appraisal District (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to cast 53 votes for Letticia Sever to Guadalupe Appraisal District (unanimous)
• Approved $90,000 right‑of‑way acquisition for Oak Run Intersection Improvements (unanimous)

City Council - Executive Session

The council voted on a salary increase for City Attorney Valeria Acevedo. The motion approved a 4% raise, bringing her annual salary to $238,400. Councilmember Capizzi seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. No other actions were taken in the session.

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

Civil Service Commission

The New Braunfels Civil Service Commission will meet at City Hall to certify the eligibility list for Police Officers from an October 18, 2025 examination. The body will also discuss a possible evidentiary hearing regarding a demotion recommendation for Lieutenant John Weige.

• Certify Police Officer eligibility list from October 18, 2025 exam
• Discuss probable cause for evidentiary hearing regarding Lieutenant John Weige
• Executive session for legal advice on agenda items

The commission approved the eligibility list for the police officer entrance exam conducted on October 18, 2025. It also voted that probable cause exists and ordered the demotion process for Lieutenant John Weige to proceed. No other actions were taken during the executive sessions.

• Approved eligibility list for police officer exam (motion passed)
• Approved proceeding with demotion process for Lieutenant John Weige (motion passed)

Transportation & Traffic Advisory Board

The Transportation & Traffic Advisory Board will review updates to the City Thoroughfare Plan and discuss speed limits for Mission Drive and nearby streets. The board will also consider a traffic calming plan for Rivertree Drive and elect its chair, vice chair, and secretary.

• Update on the City of New Braunfels Thoroughfare Plan
• Discussion on speed limits for Mission Drive and surrounding neighborhood streets
• Consideration of a traffic calming plan on Rivertree Drive
• Election of board chair, vice chair, and secretary

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to City Council on several zoning amendments. Items include updates to public notice and fence ordinance requirements, two small parcel rezones for short‑term rentals, and a large rezoning of about 72 acres for light industrial use near Kohlenberg Road. The commission will also approve its 2026 meeting calendar.

• Public hearing on amendment to Chapter 144 Zoning to align notices, protests, and sign requirements (ORD25-373)
• Public hearing on amendment to Chapter 144‑5.3 regarding fence regulations (ORD25-380)
• Rezoning of ~0.2 acre at 265 School Avenue from C‑3 to C‑3 SUP for short‑term rental (SUP25‑368)
• Rezoning of ~0.2 acre at 215 Dittlinger Street from R‑2 to C‑O SUP for short‑term rental (SUP25‑367)
• Rezoning of ~72.1 acres from Agricultural/Pre‑development (APD AH) to Light Industrial (M‑1A AH) near Kohlenberg Road and west of FM 1101 for Walmart Stores East (PZ25‑0366)

The commission unanimously approved the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes and the 2026 Planning Commission calendar. It recommended City Council approve amendments to Chapter 144 zoning notices, fence regulations, a commercial‑with‑SUP rezoning in the Buena Vista Addition, and a 72‑acre light‑industrial rezoning. It recommended City Council deny a commercial‑with‑SUP rezoning request for 215 Dittlinger Street.

• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0-0)
• Approved 2026 Planning Commission calendar (8-0-0)
• Recommended approval of Chapter 144 zoning notice amendment (8-0-0)
• Recommended approval of Chapter 144‑5.3 fence amendment (8-0-0)
• Recommended approval of Buena Vista Addition rezoning to C‑3 SUP (8-0-0)
• Recommended denial of 215 Dittlinger Street rezoning to C‑O SUP (8-0-0)
• Recommended approval of 72.097‑acre rezoning to M‑1A AH (8-0-0)

City Council - Special

The City Council will hold a workshop to receive a presentation, discuss, and possibly give staff direction on the proposed update to the City's Thoroughfare Plan. No final action is expected on this item during the workshop; any action would occur after a possible executive session.

• Workshop on the City of New Braunfels Thoroughfare Plan Update (presentation by Deputy City Manager and Transportation Director)

The council presented the Thoroughfare Plan Update and heard public comments. No action or vote was taken on the presentation. No executive session items were discussed, and the meeting was adjourned.

Economic Development Corp. Workshop

The New Braunfels Economic Development Corp. will meet for a workshop to identify and prioritize strategic planning initiatives. The session also includes a presentation to recognize the service of Kathy Meurin.

• Strategic Planning Initiatives discussion and deliberation
• Award presentation for Kathy Meurin

The board presented an award to Director Kathy Meurin for her service since 2016. A workshop led by BerryDunn consultants identified and prioritized NBEDC strategic initiatives across workforce support, infrastructure, placemaking, and business recruitment. Consultants will compile the workshop results into an outcomes report to be reviewed at the January 15, 2026 meeting. No board actions or votes were taken.

New Braunfels Partnership Committee

The New Braunfels Partnership Committee will discuss future trips to Germany and explore moving its jurisdiction to a nonprofit entity. The body will also review committee budget funding and potential sister cities.

• Discussion on Germany resident trips
• Review of committee budget and funding
• Exploration of sister cities
• Potential move to nonprofit entity
• Approval of July 9, 2025 minutes

The committee unanimously approved the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It decided not to consider additional sister cities at this time and to keep the Partnership Committee within city limits. Items A and B were placed back on the agenda for the next meeting, along with a future discussion on murals.

• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided not to entertain additional sister cities now (no vote recorded)
• Consensus to keep the Partnership Committee within city jurisdiction (no vote recorded)
• Deferred items A and B to next agenda (no vote recorded)
• Added future agenda item to discuss murals (no vote recorded)

Watershed Advisory Committee

The Watershed Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from October 2024, receive updates on the Drainage Area Master Plan and Watershed Program, and elect a committee vice-chair.

• Approval of October 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation of Drainage Area Master Plan
• Presentation of Watershed Program Updates
• Election of Committee Vice-Chair

The Watershed Advisory Committee unanimously elected Alexander Morvant as Vice Chair. The committee also unanimously approved the minutes from the October 22, 2024 Watershed Advisory Committee meeting. No other actions or decisions were taken at this meeting.

• Elected Alexander Morvant as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved October 22, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will receive a presentation on library site visits, consider approval of minutes from August 26, and hear monthly operations reports from the Library Director, Library Foundation, and Friends of the Library. No decisions are expected on items not on the agenda.

• Presentation on library site visits (25-1350)
• Approval of minutes from August 26, 2025 meeting (25-1351)
• Monthly Operations Update from Library Director
• Monthly Operations Update from New Braunfels Public Library Foundation
• Monthly Operations Update from Friends of the Library

The Library Advisory Board approved the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting after correcting two misspellings, with a motion by Adam Mauldin and a second by Kevin Stone. Sara reported that the soft launch for Hobby Haus has been moved to January. No other actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes with corrections (motion by Adam Mauldin, seconded by Kevin Stone, unanimous)
• Noted soft launch for Hobby Haus moved to January (reported by Sara)

City Council

The council will vote on routine consent agenda items, including a $455,386 administrative services contract with the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation for FY 2026. It will also hear public hearings and first readings on two rezoning proposals and a tax increment reinvestment zone for Zipp Park. An executive session will consider personnel matters for the municipal court judge and city attorney.

• Approve a contract not to exceed $455,386 for administrative support and professional services with NBEDC for FY 2026 (25-1272C)
• Approve a contract modification with Pape Dawson Engineers for schematic design of Conrads Lane from FM 1102 to Union Pacific tracks (25-1296E)
• Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance creating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 4 – Zipp Park (TIRZ 4) (25-1162A)
• Public hearing and first reading of a rezoning of ~0.4 acre at 1731 Kuehler Avenue from R‑3 to R‑3 SUP for short‑term rentals (25-1271B)
• Public hearing and first reading of a rezoning of ~0.75 acre at 160 FM 1863 from APD to C‑1A (Neighborhood Commercial) (25-1274C)

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included routine FY 2026 expenditures, several contracts, a land purchase, a grant application, an investment policy, and the Transit Asset Management Plan, all by unanimous vote. The council also gave a first reading and approved the creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 4 (Zipp Park). Additionally, the council approved a rezoning to allow short‑term rentals and a rezoning to a neighborhood commercial district, each passing unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (routine FY 2026 expenditures, contracts, land acquisition, grant application, investment policy, transit plan) – unanimous
• Approved first reading of TIRZ 4 (Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 4 – Zipp Park) – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 0.4 acre at 1731 Kuehler Ave from R‑3 to R‑3 SUP for short‑term rentals – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 0.75 acre at 160 FM 1863 from APD to C‑1A neighborhood commercial – unanimous

City Council - Executive Session

The City Council will convene in a closed executive session to deliberate the appointment, evaluation, duties, discipline, or removal of the Municipal Court Judge and the City Attorney. Any final action or vote on these items will be taken in open session afterward.

• Executive session to discuss appointment, evaluation, duties, discipline, or removal of the Municipal Court Judge (25-1342A)
• Executive session to discuss appointment, evaluation, duties, discipline, or removal of the City Attorney (25-1342A)

After reconvening in open session, Councilmember Carter moved to approve a 3% salary increase for Municipal Court Judge Rose Zamora, raising her annual salary to $162,207, and to reappoint her for a two‑year term beginning Oct. 1, 2025. Councilmember Capizzi seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved 3% salary increase to $162,207 and two‑year reappointment for Judge Rose Zamora (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve the minutes from the previous meeting and discuss the eligibility list for Fire Engineer positions based on an August 26, 2025, examination.

• Approval of minutes from October 9, 2025
• Discussion on revised eligibility list for Fire Engineer
• Executive Session per Texas Government Code Chapter 551

The commission approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. It also approved and certified the revised eligibility list for the Fire Engineer position from the promotional examination held on August 26, 2025. Both motions were made by Vice‑Chairperson Aleman, seconded by Chairperson Ericksen, and passed.

• Approved minutes from Oct 9, 2025 (motion passed)
• Approved revised eligibility list for Fire Engineer (motion passed)

Board of Adjustment

The New Braunfels Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a request for an Alternative Sign Plan to allow a freestanding electronic-message pole sign that deviates from established sign standards. The request is from U.S. Signs on behalf of Kahlig Enterprises Inc., doing business as Bluebonnet Motors, for property at 1310 IH-35 South in a C-3 Commercial District. The board will also approve minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting and may convene in executive session to discuss legal matters.

• Public hearing and consideration of Alternative Sign Plan (CS25-0351) for an electronic-message pole sign at 1310 IH-35 South, deviating from sign standards

Cemetery Committee

The Cemetery Committee will consider approving the September 29, 2025, minutes and hold discussions on cookbook sales and a 2025 Soul Searching recap. No major decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Approval of September 29, 2025, meeting minutes (25-1299)
• Discussion on cookbook sales (25-1300)
• 2025 Soul Searching recap discussion (25-1301)
• Citizen communications period for non-agenda items

Landa Park Municipal Golf Course Advisory Board

The Landa Park Municipal Golf Course Advisory Board will approve the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes and receive updates on course maintenance, tournament and league play, and the third‑quarter financial status. The board will also consider amendments to Bylaw Article V, covering the election of officers and meeting procedures. No other actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approval of July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (Agenda item 3)
• Course Maintenance Update (Agenda item 5, item 25-1305A)
• Tournament and League Play Update (Agenda item 5, item 25-1306B)
• Q3 Golf Course Financial Update (Agenda item 5, item 25-1307C)
• Amendment of Bylaws: Article V, Section 2 (Election of Officers) and Section 1 (Meetings) (Agenda item 5, item 25-1309E)

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is a notice of possible quorum, not an official meeting. The New Braunfels City Council may be present at a quarterly luncheon featuring the 2025 State of the City Address. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• No actionable items; only a notice that a quorum of the City Council may attend the GNBEDF quarterly luncheon and State of the City Address at the McKenna Events Center.

City Council - Special

The City Council is holding a special meeting to receive presentations on a downtown parking update, the One Water New Braunfels annual report, and proposed code amendments to streamline fence permits and introduce a new plumbing code. The council may also convene in closed session to discuss pending litigation with Stoddard Construction Management.

• Presentation on Downtown Parking Update
• Presentation on One Water New Braunfels Annual Report
• Presentation and update on Transportation & Construction Services Department reorganization and code amendments for fence permits and plumbing code
• Executive session regarding City of New Braunfels v. Stoddard Construction Management, Inc. (C2024-1777)
• Proclamations for Manufacturing Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Chamber of Commerce Week

The council read proclamations for Manufacturing Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Chamber of Commerce Week. Presentations on downtown parking, the One Water report, and a department reorganization were given, but no actions were taken. An executive session was held to discuss pending litigation, and the council did not reconvene to take any action.

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is a notice of possible quorum, not an official meeting. A quorum of the New Braunfels City Council may be present at the Rockin' the Quarry event at Cemex Pavilion on October 18, 2025. No official business will be conducted.

• No official business on agenda; only notice of possible quorum.

Economic Development Corporation

The Economic Development Corporation will discuss and possibly approve an expenditure of up to $250,000 to the SPARK Small Business Center. The board will also receive updates on the Gruene 16 Project and deliberate on several economic development projects in executive session.

• Possible action to approve up to $250,000 for SPARK Small Business Center
• Update on the Gruene 16 Project
• Executive session to discuss economic development negotiations for 7 projects
• Presentation on the October 2025 Treasurer's Report
• Presentation from the SPARK Small Business Center

The Economic Development Corporation unanimously approved a contract of up to $250,000 to fund the SPARK Small Business Center's FY 2026 program. No public comments were made during the hearing. The board also received updates on the Gruene 16 Project and held an executive session on several development negotiations, but no actions were taken on those items.

• Approved up to $250,000 contract to SPARK Small Business Center (unanimous)
• No action taken on Gruene 16 Project update
• Executive session discussed multiple projects; no action taken

Notice of Possible Quorum

The City of New Braunfels has scheduled an informational session regarding Texas State Technical College Prop 1. This is not an official meeting of the City Council, Board, or Commission, though a quorum of City Council may be present.

• Texas State Technical College Prop 1 informational session

Historic Landmark Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a recommendation to City Council regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 66 (Historic Preservation), Section 66-57.1, which deals with incentives. The meeting also includes approval of past minutes and time for citizen comments on non-agenda items. No other substantive actions are scheduled.

• Public hearing and recommendation on Ord25-370: amendments to Chapter 66, Section 66-57.1 (Incentives)

Regional Workforce Education Alliance

The Regional Workforce Education Alliance will discuss and potentially approve a scope of work for a workforce study covering Comal and Guadalupe Counties. The body will also brainstorm actionable goals for 2025-2026 and receive committee updates.

• Possible action to approve a scope of work for a Regional Workforce Study for Comal and Guadalupe Counties
• Discussion of RWEA actionable goals for 2025-2026
• Update from the Facility Naming & Signage Committee
• Update from the Workforce & ISDs Committee

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will approve the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes and hear recognitions. Citizens may address the board, but no action will be taken on those comments. Several presentations will be given, including a River Season wrap‑up, a System‑Wide Master Plan update, a Zipp Family Sports Park update, and a Landa Park Golf Course summary. The board will discuss and act on the dates of operation for the Landa Park Aquatic Complex.

• Approval of September 9, 2025 minutes (Agenda item 3)
• Citizens' communications – no board action (Agenda item 5)
• River Season Wrap Up presentation (Agenda item 6)
• System‑Wide Master Plan Update Part 1 presentation (Agenda item 6)
• Discussion and action on Landa Park Aquatic Complex dates of operation (Agenda item 7)

City Council

The city council will hold public hearings and consider approving a tax abatement agreement with Continental Autonomous Mobility US, LLC, and the first reading of an ordinance creating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Five (West End). They will also discuss a contract for microtransit services and a joint-bid contract for the San Antonio/Water Lane streets project. The consent agenda includes approvals related to Continental agreements, land donations, fire truck interlocal amendment, and solid waste rate adjustments.

• Public hearing and possible action on tax abatement agreement with Continental Autonomous Mobility US, LLC
• First reading of ordinance creating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Five (West End)
• Contract with River North Transit LLC for microtransit services to the New Braunfels Urban Transit District
• Joint-bid contract for construction of San Antonio/Water Lane Project as part of 2023 Bond Citywide Streets Program
• Second and final reading to rezone 341 N Market Ave and 1160 Dunlap Dr for short-term rental with Special Use Permit

The council approved a joint‑bid contract for the San Antonio/Water Lane road project and a micro‑transit contract with River North Transit. It also approved a tax‑abatement agreement and a second amendment to the economic‑development contract with Continental Autonomous Mobility US, LLC. Several ordinances, including the creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 5 – West End, were also adopted unanimously.

• 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 Second Amendment to Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Continental Autonomous Mobility US, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved renewal and amendment of Meet and Confer Agreement with New Braunfels Professional Fire Fighters Association (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance annexing 19.99‑acre Lot 1, Block 115 (unanimous)
• Approved second and final reading of ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2024‑90 (unanimous)
• Approved second and final reading creating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 5 – West End (unanimous)

City Council - Executive Session

The New Braunfels City Council will hold a closed executive session to discuss the evaluation of the Municipal Court Judge and potential litigation regarding land acquisition for the Kohlenberg Road Improvements Project.

• Evaluation of Municipal Court Judge
• Economic development negotiations (Neue, Project Maiden)
• Legal options for Kohlenberg Road Right-of-Way
• 2.309 acre land tract for road improvements

The council entered a closed executive session to discuss the municipal judge appointment, economic‑development negotiations for the Neue and Project Maiden, and legal options for a right‑of‑way parcel for the Kohlenberg Road Improvements. No vote or formal action was taken, and the council did not reconvene in open session to act on any item.

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is a notice that a quorum of the New Braunfels City Council may be present at a county and city officials luncheon on October 13, 2025. No official City Council business will be conducted; it is not a formal meeting. The notice serves as a transparency requirement.

Civil Service Commission

The commission will discuss and consider approving the eligibility list for Police Sergeant from exams held on August 25 and October 1, 2025. They will also consider calling for promotional examinations for Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, and Battalion Chief to fill vacancies or create eligibility lists. Additionally, they will consider approving updated Promotional Testing Reference Material for the Police Department.

• Approval of Police Sergeant eligibility list from promotional exams on August 25 and October 1, 2025
• Call for Fire Lieutenant promotional examination to fill a vacancy or create an eligibility list
• Call for Fire Captain promotional examination to fill a vacancy or create an eligibility list
• Call for Battalion Chief promotional examination to fill a vacancy or create an eligibility list
• Approval of updated Promotional Testing Reference Material for the Police Department

The commission approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the eligibility list for the Police Sergeant promotional exam. It approved calling for promotional examinations for Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, and Battalion Chief positions. It also approved the updated Promotional Testing Reference Material for the Police Department.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved Police Sergeant eligibility list (motion passed)
• Approved calling for Fire Lieutenant promotional exam (motion passed)
• Approved calling for Fire Captain promotional exam (motion passed)
• Approved calling for Battalion Chief promotional exam (motion passed)
• Approved updated Police Department Promotional Testing Reference Material (motion passed)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to the City Council regarding two property requests. These include a rezoning for commercial use and a special use permit for a short-term rental.

• PZ25-0333: Proposed rezoning of 0.75 acres at 160 FM 1863 from Agricultural Predevelopment to Neighborhood Commercial
• SUP25-315: Proposed rezoning of 0.4 acres at 1731 Kuehler Avenue to allow a Short Term Rental via Special Use Permit

The commission unanimously approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It then recommended approval of a rezoning from Agricultural Predevelopment District to Neighborhood Commercial (PZ25-0333) to the City Council. Finally, it recommended approval of a rezoning from Multifamily to Multifamily with a Special Use Permit for short‑term rentals (SUP25-315) with staff‑recommended conditions, also to the City Council.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (8-0-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning PZ25-0333 to City Council (8-0-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning SUP25-315 with staff conditions to City Council (8-0-0)

Notice of Possible Quorum

The City of New Braunfels posted a notice of possible quorum for a Living Legends Luncheon scheduled for Monday, October 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM in the McKenna Events Center, 801 W San Antonio St. The notice states that this gathering is not an official city council, board, or commission meeting, though a quorum of City Council members may be present. No agenda items, decisions, or contracts are listed.

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is a notice that a quorum of the New Braunfels City Council may be present at a New Braunfels Leadership Academy Meet & Greet event. No official city business, decisions, or discussions are scheduled.

• Event: NBLA Meet & Greet at City Hall - Tejas Room, 550 Landa St., Oct 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Downtown Board

The Downtown Board will approve the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive a presentation and update on the 2010 Downtown Implementation Plan. The board will discuss and possibly act on the downtown managed parking program, including recommendations to City Council. General updates on downtown projects, events, and initiatives will also be presented.

• Approval of August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (Agenda item 3).
• Presentation and update on the 2010 Downtown Implementation Plan (Agenda item 5, first sub-item).
• Presentation and possible action on the downtown managed parking program, with recommendations to City Council (Agenda item 5, second sub-item).
• General downtown updates on projects, events, and initiatives (Agenda item 6).

The Downtown Board approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The Board also unanimously approved eight downtown parking program recommendations and will forward them to City Council, with staff scheduled to present on October 20, 2025. The Board encouraged staff to continue work on projects outlined in the 2010 Downtown Implementation Plan.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved eight downtown parking recommendations, advancing them to City Council (unanimous)

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is a notice of possible quorum for an airport economic briefing, not an official decision-making meeting. City Council, Economic Development Corporation, and Airport Advisory Board members may attend. No votes or actions are scheduled.

• Airport economic briefing at Central Texas Technology Center on FM 758
• Possible quorum of City Council, EDC, and Airport Advisory Board
• No specific agenda items or actions listed

Economic Development Corporation

The Economic Development Corporation will discuss a proposed expenditure for early childhood education and modify a contract with Continental Autonomous Mobility US, LLC. The board will also consider economic development agreements and a tax abatement.

• Discussion on early childhood education expenditure
• Second Amendment to contract with Continental Autonomous Mobility US, LLC
• Economic development agreement with Continental Autonomous Mobility US, LLC (up to $300,000)
• Resolution of support for a tax abatement with Continental Autonomous Mobility US, LLC
• Public hearing for economic development agreement with Worth & Associates

The board unanimously approved several contracts and agreements, including a second amendment to the Continental Autonomous Mobility US, LLC contract, a $300,000 economic development agreement with the same company, and a resolution supporting a tax abatement for Continental. It also approved an agreement with Worth & Associates for electrical infrastructure equipment and a FY‑26 administrative support contract. All motions passed unanimously. The meeting approved the August 14, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved August 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved second amendment to Continental Autonomous Mobility US, LLC contract (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 economic development agreement with Continental Autonomous Mobility US, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting tax abatement with Continental Autonomous Mobility US, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Worth & Associates for electrical infrastructure equipment (unanimous)
• Approved FY‑26 contract for administrative support, professional services, and asset management (unanimous)

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is a notice of possible quorum for a volunteer appreciation event on September 29, 2025, at Landa Park Golf Course. No official city business will be conducted; it is a social gathering where a quorum of the City Council may be present.

• Volunteer Appreciation Event at Landa Park Golf Course, 180 Golf Course Rd.
• Possible quorum of City Council members attending

Cemetery Committee

The Cemetery Committee will consider approving the August 28, 2025 minutes, discuss reprinting the cemetery cookbook, and review the 2025 Soul Searching Event. No major policy or budget decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (Item 25-1213A)
• Discussion and action on reprint of the Cookbook (Item 25-1214A)
• Discussion and action on 2025 Soul Searching Event (Item 25-1215B)

Notice of Possible Quorum

A possible quorum meeting is scheduled for September 26, 2025 at 7:30 AM at Central Fire Station #1, 169 Hill Ave. The meeting may include members of the City Council to discuss the Comal County Fair Parade. No official decisions are expected because this is not an official council meeting.

• Possible quorum meeting to discuss Comal County Fair Parade (Sept 26, 2025, 7:30 AM, Central Fire Station #1)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will approve minutes from the August 28 meeting and consider appointing a member to a citizen advisory committee. The board will hold public hearings on three variance requests: a home setback encroachment, a parking surface change, and a sign plan deviation.

• Approval of August 28, 2025 minutes
• Appointment of Board Member to Land Development Ordinance Citizen Advisory Committee
• Variance request for 15-foot rear setback encroachment at 1055 Booneville Avenue
• Variance request for permeable basalt gravel parking at 291 S. East Avenue
• Alternative sign plan request for a freestanding monument sign at 1317U SH-46 South

The Board of Adjustment approved a residential setback variance for 1055 Booneville Avenue, a commercial parking variance for 291 S. East Avenue, and an alternative sign plan for 1317U SH‑46 South, all by unanimous vote (5‑0‑0). Each motion was carried without opposition. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved variance for 1055 Booneville Avenue (rear‑setback encroachment) – 5‑0‑0
• Approved variance for 291 S. East Avenue (off‑street parking material) – 5‑0‑0
• Approved alternative sign plan for 1317U SH‑46 South with height, copy‑area, base, construction‑time, and additional‑sign restrictions – 5‑0‑0

Cemetery Committee

The Cemetery Committee will consider approval of the August 28, 2025 minutes. Citizens may address the board, but no action will be taken on those comments. The committee will discuss a reprint of the Cookbook (item 25-1211A) and the 2025 Soul Searching Event (item 25-1212B). No actions are planned for items on the next agenda.

• Approval of August 28, 2025 Cemetery Committee minutes (item 25-1210A)
• Citizen communications – public comment period, no board action
• Reprint of the Cookbook (item 25-1211A)
• 2025 Soul Searching Event (item 25-1212B)
• Items for next agenda – no action may be taken

Library Advisory Board

The board will review a library site‑visits presentation and vote to approve the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting. It will hear monthly operations updates from the Library Director, the Public Library Foundation, and the Friends of the Library. No formal actions are scheduled for the public communications segment. The meeting will conclude with scheduling for the next agenda.

• Library site‑visits presentation (Agenda item 3)
• Approval of minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting (Agenda item 4)
• Monthly operations update from Library Director (Agenda item 6)
• Monthly operations update from New Braunfels Public Library Foundation (Agenda item 6)
• Monthly operations update from Friends of the Library (Agenda item 6)

City Council

The council will discuss a third‑party microtransit contract and consider a resolution authorizing up to $5,000,000 in unlimited tax road bonds for Comal County Water Improvement District No. 3. Routine items on the consent agenda include approval of meeting minutes, several contracts and purchases, and renewal of annual agreements. The body will also hold public hearings on rezoning proposals, consider multiple ordinance readings, update park fee schedules, and consider nominations to county appraisal district boards.

• Resolution to approve issuance of up to $5,000,000 in unlimited tax road bonds by Comal County Water Improvement District No. 3.
• Contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for engineering services to remap the Dry Comal Creek Floodplain.
• Purchase of new trash receptacles from Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds and Water Parks and BBQ grills from Texas Longhorn BBQ Pits, LLC for city parks.
• First reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 110, Appendix X to implement the next phase of solid waste commercial rate adjustments.
• Public hearing and first reading of a rezoning ordinance for approximately 0.3 acre at 1160 Dunlap Drive, changing from C‑3 to C‑3 SUP to allow short‑term rentals.

The council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing up to $5 million in unlimited tax road bonds. It also approved several consent‑agenda items, including contracts for floodplain engineering and park equipment, and adopted ordinances to create a reinvestment zone, rezone two parcels for short‑term rentals, set fire and police department staffing levels, and update park admission fees. Two appraisal‑district board nominations were postponed to the October 13 meeting.

• Approved resolution authorizing up to $5,000,000 unlimited tax road bonds (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for Dry Comal Creek Floodplain remapping (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance designating Reinvestment Zone No. 2024‑01 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 0.3 acre at 1160 Dunlap Drive to C‑3 SUP for short‑term rentals (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 0.2 acre at 341 North Market Avenue to C‑2 SUP for short‑term rentals (unanimous)
• Approved second and final reading of ordinance setting Fire and Police Department position numbers (unanimous)
• Approved amendment of fees for Landa Park Aquatic Center, Camp Minnehaha, Fischer Park, and Das Rec (unanimous)
• Postponed nominations to Guadalupe and Comal County Appraisal District Boards to Oct 13 (unanimous)

City Council - Executive Session

The City Council will convene in executive session to deliberate economic development negotiations with Continental Autonomous Mobility US, LLC (Aumovio) under Texas Government Code Section 551.087. No final action will be taken during the closed session; any votes would occur afterward in open session if needed.

• Discussion of economic development negotiations with Continental Autonomous Mobility US, LLC (Aumovio) (Item 25-1072A)

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

Finance and Audit Committee

The Finance and Audit Committee will receive presentations on the FY2025 third quarter financial report and the implementation of Rentalscapes as the city's Hotel Occupancy Tax payment platform. They will also discuss the status of ongoing interim and implementation audits. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• Update on status of interim and implementation audits
• Presentation on Rentalscapes as Hotel Occupancy Tax payment platform
• FY2025 Third Quarter Financial Report presentation

Housing Authority Board of Commissioners

The New Braunfels Housing Authority Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet on September 22, 2025, at the Community Center. The posted agenda contains only meeting logistics and no specific items for discussion or decision.

River Advisory Committee

The River Advisory Committee will receive a staff update on the 2025 river season and then discuss and brainstorm ideas for the 2026 river season. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and an opportunity for public comment. No final decisions are expected; this is a planning session.

• Staff report on 2025 River Season update
• Discussion and brainstorming for 2026 River Season
• Approval of minutes from June 26, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

Airport Advisory Board

The New Braunfels Airport Advisory Board will review a presentation and discuss updates regarding the Airport Reception. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a report from the Airport Director.

• Approval of July 23, 2025, minutes (25-1111A)
• Airport Director’s Report (25-1112A)
• Discussion and update on the Airport Reception (25-1114A)
• Review and discussion of Airport Reception presentation (25-1113B)

City Council - Special

This special meeting includes consent agenda items for updated resolutions authorizing grant programs and the first reading of an ordinance establishing position classifications for the Fire and Police Departments. Workshop presentations cover FY 2025 budget initiatives including street and park improvements, proposed bikeway improvements on Comal Avenue and E Faust Street, speed limit changes on Mission Drive, and an update on the New Braunfels National Airport. Possible staff direction may be given, and an executive session is scheduled.

• First reading of ordinance establishing position classifications in Fire and Police Departments (25-1126F)
• Updated resolutions to authorize Director of Finance for grant programs: DHS State Homeland Security (two programs), DOJ Edward Byrne Memorial JAG, Governor's Office Cybersecurity Grant (two programs)
• Presentation and update on FY 2025 budget initiatives: capital fund reallocation for street improvements, park development fee investments, Landa Park Aquatic Complex improvements, and traffic calming
• Presentation and possible staff direction on bikeway improvements on Comal Avenue and E Faust Street
• Presentation and possible staff direction on establishing speed limits on Mission Drive and surrounding neighborhood streets

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which updated resolutions to let the Director of Finance act on several federal and state grant programs. The agenda also included the first reading of an ordinance setting the number of positions in the Fire and Police Departments. Councilmember Carter abstained from the vote; the motion passed.

• Approved resolution authorizing Director of Finance to act on DHS Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention grant
• Approved resolution authorizing Director of Finance to act on DHS Regular Projects grant
• Approved resolution authorizing Director of Finance to act on DOJ Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant
• Approved resolution authorizing Director of Finance to act on Governor's Cybersecurity Grant – Governance and Planning objective
• Approved resolution authorizing Director of Finance to act on Governor's Cybersecurity Grant – Workforce Development objective
• Approved first reading of ordinance establishing number of positions in Fire Department and Police Department

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will discuss and consider appeals from four firefighters challenging questions on the Fire Engineer promotional written exam. The commission will then consider approving and certifying the eligibility list based on the exam results, subject to the outcome of the appeals. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from September 8 and a public comment period.

• Appeals by four firefighters of exam questions 19, 63, 96, and 100 from the August 26, 2025 Fire Engineer written examination
• Discussion and possible certification of the Fire Engineer eligibility list from the same exam
• Approval of minutes from the September 8, 2025 Civil Service Commission meeting

The commission approved the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting. It voted to sustain firefighter Chase Celli's appeal of exam question 63 and to eliminate firefighter Aaron Jacobsen's appeal of question 100. No action was taken on the Fire Engineer eligibility list, which will be re‑graded and placed on a future agenda.

• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Sustained appeal of exam question 63 (motion passed)
• Eliminated appeal of exam question 100 (motion passed)
• Deferred action on Fire Engineer eligibility list; tests to be re‑graded and reconsidered at next meeting

Notice of Possible Quorum

The City posted a notice of a possible quorum meeting for a 9/11 ceremony on September 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM in Downtown Plaza. The notice states that the gathering is not an official City Council, Board, or Commission meeting, but a quorum of City Council members may be present. No agenda items, decisions, or contracts are listed.

Transportation & Traffic Advisory Board

The Transportation & Traffic Advisory Board will hear presentations on city capital projects and the New Braunfels Transit District. They will also consider a variance request to allow a driveway without the required 3-foot flares at 291 S East Avenue, and elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary.

• Approval of minutes from July 10, 2025 meeting
• Presentation and update on City of New Braunfels Capital Projects and Initiatives
• Presentation and update on the New Braunfels Transit District
• Variance request to waive Section 114-98(f) flare requirement for driveway at 291 S East Avenue
• Election of chair, vice chair, and secretary

The board approved the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes with a correction, with all members in favor. A motion to deny a variance request for a residential driveway at 291 S East Avenue was passed 4‑2. Motions to postpone the elections of chair, vice chair, and secretary to the next meeting were adopted with all members in favor.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes with correction (all in favor)
• Denied driveway variance at 291 S East Ave (4-2)
• Postponed election of chair to next meeting (all in favor)
• Postponed election of vice chair to next meeting (all in favor)
• Postponed election of secretary to next meeting (all in favor)

Notice of Possible Quorum

A meeting is scheduled to discuss the Creative Social - Arts & Culture Masterplan. This is not an official meeting of the City Council, Board, or Commission, though a quorum of several city bodies may be present.

• Discussion of Creative Social - Arts & Culture Masterplan

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is a notice of possible quorum, not an official meeting. No decisions or discussions are scheduled. The event is a business expo where a quorum of City Council may be present.

• No business items; this is an informational notice only

Historic Landmark Commission

The Historic Landmark Commission will discuss and consider two Certificate of Alteration requests: one to paint a sign on the Faust Hotel at 240 S Seguin Avenue, and another to add awnings and new signage at 200 N Seguin Avenue. The commission will also receive a presentation of a historic plaque for a new local landmark at 648 W Mill. Standard items include approval of August meeting minutes and citizen communications.

• Certificate of Alteration to paint a sign on the south elevation of the Faust Hotel at 240 S Seguin Avenue
• Certificate of Alteration to add awnings on five windows and new signage at 200 N Seguin Avenue
• Presentation of Historic Plaque for 648 W Mill as a new local historic landmark
• Approval of the August 12, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Staff update on the Historic Resources Survey

The commission unanimously approved the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a Certificate of Alteration to paint the sign on the Faust Hotel with a staff verification condition (8-1-0). It also approved a Certificate of Alteration for new awnings and signage at 200 N Seguin Avenue (9-0-0).

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (9-0-0)
• Approved Certificate of Alteration for Faust Hotel sign with staff paint verification condition (8-1-0)
• Approved Certificate of Alteration for awnings and signage at 200 N Seguin Avenue (9-0-0)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider approval of the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes and recognize September achievements. Citizens will have a forum to speak, but no board action will be taken on those comments. Presentations will cover the summer recreation program wrap‑up, an update on Zipp Family Sports Park, and other park projects. The board will vote on appointing a member to the River Activities Committee and set the date for the November meeting.

• Approval of August 12, 2025 minutes (Agenda item 3)
• Appointment to River Activities Committee (Agenda item 7)
• Set November meeting date (Agenda item 7)
• Summer Recreation Programs Wrap‑Up presentation (Agenda item 6)
• Zipp Family Sports Park update presentation (Agenda item 6)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and consider the second and final reading of the ordinance adopting the FY 2026 operating budget and municipal services plan, including the proposed 2025 ad valorem tax rates. They will also vote on several routine consent‑agenda items such as contracts, fee approvals, and equipment purchases. Additional individual items include a rezoning request for 846 Ewelling Lane and an ordinance to abandon a portion of East Bridge Street right‑of‑way.

• Approval of a contract with the Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area for FY 2026 (item 25-1019B)
• Approval of water connection fees for Zipp Family Sports Park to Green Valley Special Utility District (item 25-1045C)
• Donation of two surplus 2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles to the NBISD Criminal Justice CTE program (item 25-1097D)
• Purchase of new equipment from Ewald Kubota, Hill Country Outdoor Power and Professional Turf Products for Parks & Recreation (item 25-1096E)
• Public hearing and final reading of an ordinance rezoning ~0.6 acres at 846 Ewelling Lane from R‑2 SUP to R‑3L SUP (item 25-800A)

The council approved the consent agenda, which included a contract with the Humane Society, water fee approvals, a police vehicle donation and new park equipment purchases. A rezoning ordinance for 846 Ewelling Lane failed because a super‑majority was not reached. The FY 2026 operating budget and the related property‑tax revenue increase were adopted unanimously. The council also approved a slight decrease in the ad valorem tax rate and postponed a park‑fees ordinance to the September 22 meeting.

• Approved consent agenda items (Humane Society contract, water fees, police vehicle donation, park equipment purchase) – unanimous
• Rezoning ordinance for 846 Ewelling Lane denied – motion failed (no super‑majority)
• Adopted FY 2026 Operating Budget and Plan of Municipal Services – unanimous
• Ratified property‑tax revenue increase reflected in FY 2026 budget – unanimous
• Adopted 2025 ad valorem tax rate of $0.408936 per $100 valuation (0.1% decrease) – unanimous
• Postponed park‑fees ordinance to September 22 – unanimous

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is a notice that a quorum of the New Braunfels City Council may attend a City and County Officials Luncheon on September 8, 2025. The notice states it is not an official meeting and no agenda items are listed for discussion or decision.

• No specific items listed; luncheon attendance only

City Council - Executive Session

The City Council will convene in executive session to deliberate legal options for New Braunfels Utilities real estate negotiations to secure two electric utility easements (0.386 acre and 0.043 acre) for the HW 14 Feeder to FM 3009 Extension Phase 2 project. Any final action will be taken in open session after the closed discussion.

• Discussed legal options for a 0.386-acre electric utility easement on Comal County Parcel No. 106509
• Discussed legal options for a 0.043-acre electric utility easement on Comal County Parcel No. 108345
• Easements relate to the HW 14 Feeder to FM 3009 Extension Phase 2 Project
• Council may reconvene into open session to take action on executive session items

The council entered a closed executive session to deliberate pending litigation, settlement offers, and confidential information related to utility easements for the HW 14 Feeder to FM 3009 Extension Phase 2 project. No vote or final action was taken, and the council did not reconvene in open session. The meeting was adjourned at 5:21 p.m.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will discuss calling for a police officer entrance examination to fill vacancies or create an eligibility list. The body will also consider updates to service and seniority history for police and fire departments.

• Police officer entrance examination to fill vacancy and/or create eligibility list
• Updates to New Braunfels Police Department Service/Seniority History
• Updates to New Braunfels Fire Department Service/Seniority History
• Approval of August 19, 2025 minutes

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. It approved calling for a police officer entrance examination to fill a vacancy and create an eligibility list. The commission also approved and certified updates to the New Braunfels Police Department service/seniority history and to the New Braunfels Fire Department service/seniority history.

• Approved minutes from August 19, 2025 (motion passed)
• Approved calling for a police officer entrance exam to fill vacancy/create eligibility list (motion passed)
• Approved updates to New Braunfels Police Department service/seniority history (motion passed)
• Approved updates to New Braunfels Fire Department service/seniority history (motion passed)

City Council - Special

The New Braunfels City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026 Operating Budget and the proposed tax rate for tax year 2025. The body will also discuss the first reading of an ordinance adopting the budget and tax rates, with a final adoption scheduled for September 8, 2025.

• Public hearing on FY 2026 Operating Budget and Plan of Municipal Services
• Public hearing on proposed tax rate for tax year 2025
• First reading of ordinance adopting FY 2026 Operating Budget
• First reading of ordinance adopting 2025 ad valorem tax rates
• Taxpayer impact statement showing estimated property tax bills

The City Council unanimously approved the first reading of the ordinance adopting the FY 2026 Operating Budget and Plan of Municipal Services. The Council also unanimously approved the first reading of the ordinance adopting the 2025 ad valorem tax rates, which lowers the rate to $0.408936 per $100 of assessed value. Both actions were taken during the special regular meeting on September 4, 2025.

• Approved first reading of FY 2026 Operating Budget ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of 2025 ad valorem tax rate ordinance, decreasing rate to $0.408936 per $100 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The New Braunfels Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to City Council on three rezoning proposals. Two proposals seek to permit short‑term rentals by changing commercial districts to commercial‑with‑special‑use permits at 341 North Market Avenue and 1160 Dunlap Drive. The third proposal seeks to rezone about 70.198 acres at 740 and 750 Rusk Street from a residential‑with‑special‑use district to a low‑intensity mixed‑use district. A legislative update briefing will also be presented.

• SUP25-233: Rezone ~0.2 acres at 341 North Market Avenue from C‑2 (General Business) to C‑2 SUP to allow short‑term rentals.
• SUP25-237: Rezone ~0.3 acres at 1160 Dunlap Drive from C‑3 (Commercial) to C‑3 SUP to allow short‑term rentals.
• PZ25-0274: Rezone 70.198 acres at 740 & 750 Rusk Street from R‑2 SUP (single‑family/two‑family with special use) to MU‑A (Low Intensity Mixed Use).

The commission unanimously approved the August 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously recommended approval of two short‑term‑rental rezoning requests (SUP25-233 and SUP25-237) to the City Council. A recommendation to rezone the River Gardens site to a low‑intensity mixed‑use district (PZ25-0274) failed after a 4‑4‑0 tied vote.

• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP25-233 short‑term‑rental rezoning (8-0-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP25-237 short‑term‑rental rezoning (8-0-0)
• Recommendation for PZ25-0274 mixed‑use rezoning failed (4-4-0)

Notice of Possible Quorum

The City of New Braunfels is hosting an event to uncouple and cut the ribbon for Fire Station #5. This is a notice of a possible quorum, meaning City Council members may attend, but it is not an official meeting.

• Ribbon cutting for Fire Station #5
• Event at Fire Station #5, 1250 W County Line Rd
• Notice of possible City Council quorum

Board of Adjustment

The New Braunfels Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance requests. The first involves a 42.20-foot height variance above the Airport Hazard Zone limit for a manufacturing addition at 440 Kohlenberg Rd. The second involves three variances for an accessory structure at 645 Cross St, including rear-yard coverage, height, and size limits. The board will also approve minutes from the July 24 meeting.

• Public hearing on variance ZB25-0010: allow addition to manufacturing facility to exceed maximum elevation of 801 ft MSL by 42.20 ft (total 843.20 ft MSL) under Airport Hazard Zoning at 440 Kohlenberg Rd.
• Public hearing on variance ZB25-0013: three variances for accessory structure at 645 Cross St: rear-yard coverage increase from 30% to 32%, height exceed main dwelling by 4 ft 5.25 in, and size exceed 1,000 sq ft limit by 555 sq ft (total 1,555 sq ft).
• Approval of July 24, 2025 regular meeting minutes.

The Board unanimously adopted the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved a variance allowing a manufacturing facility at 440 Kohlenberg Rd to exceed the height limit to 843.20 feet MSL. A request for three variances at 645 Cross St was denied because no motion was made.

• Approved July 24, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved variance to raise elevation to 843.20 ft at 440 Kohlenberg Rd (5-0-0)
• Denied three variances at 645 Cross St due to lack of motion (no vote)

Cemetery Committee

The New Braunfels Cemetery Committee will consider approving the July 24, 2025 minutes and discuss several action items including a National Register nomination, Field of Graves, reprint of a cookbook, and the 2025 Soul Searching Event. No other significant decisions are expected beyond these discussion items.

• Discuss and consider National Register nomination (25-1049A)
• Discuss and consider Field of Graves (25-1050B)
• Discuss and consider reprint of the cookbook (25-1051D)
• Discuss and consider 2025 Soul Searching Event (25-1052E)

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will approve minutes from May and July and receive a report on the Summer Reading Program. The board will also hear updates from the Library Director, the Library Foundation, and Friends of the Library.

• Approval of minutes from May 27, 2025 and July 22, 2025
• Summer Reading Program Report
• Monthly Operations Update from Library Director
• Monthly Operations Update from New Braunfels Public Library Foundation
• Monthly Operations Update from Friends of the Library

Notice of Possible Quorum

A possible quorum of the New Braunfels City Council and the Regional Workforce Education Alliance may be present for the TX FAME Lone Star Chapter Signing Day event. The meeting is not an official City Council, Board, or Commission session and no formal actions are scheduled. The event will be held at the Central Texas Technology Center, 2189 FM 758, on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM.

• TX FAME Lone Star Chapter Signing Day – Tuesday, Aug 26, 2025, 5:00 PM, Central Texas Technology Center, 2189 FM 758

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is a notice of possible quorum for a HOT Grants Workshop. A quorum of the Arts Commission and Heritage Commission may attend, but it is not an official City Council meeting. The workshop will discuss Hotel Occupancy Tax grants.

• Possible quorum of Arts Commission and Heritage Commission at HOT Grants Workshop

City Council

The New Braunfels City Council will consider a resolution providing an economic development incentive not to exceed $950,000 to Lefko USA, Inc., and nominate the company for Enterprise Zone designation. Council will also discuss a traffic calming plan on Mission Drive and hold first readings of ordinances updating fees for EMS, parks, airport, and other services. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, contracts, and participation in opioid settlement agreements.

• Economic development incentive of up to $950,000 for Lefko USA, Inc.
• Traffic calming plan on Mission Drive between Valley View Lane and Trail View.
• First reading of ordinance updating EMS rates and restructuring Licensed Hospital Inspection Fee.
• First reading of ordinance updating admission fees at Landa Park Aquatic Center and Das Rec.
• Consideration of abandoning a 0.972-acre portion of East Bridge Street right-of-way.

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included several contracts, agreements and reports. It also approved a $950,000 economic development incentive for Lefko USA, Inc. and designated the company as an Enterprise Zone Project. Additional actions included lowering the speed limit on Mission Drive to 25 mph and adopting first‑reading fee ordinances for EMS, planning, parks, the convention center, and a right‑of‑way abandonment.

• Approved consent agenda (covers contracts, agreements, reports) – unanimous
• Approved $950,000 economic development incentive to Lefko USA, Inc. – unanimous
• Approved designation of Lefko USA, Inc. as Enterprise Zone Project – unanimous
• Approved reduction of speed limit to 25 mph on Mission Drive – unanimous
• Approved first reading of EMS fees ordinance – unanimous
• Approved first reading of Neighborhood & Community Planning Department fees ordinance – unanimous
• Approved first reading of Landa Park Aquatic Center and related fees ordinance – passed despite opposition
• Approved abandonment of 0.972‑acre portion of East Bridge Street Right‑of‑Way – unanimous

Notice of Possible Quorum

The City of New Braunfels issued a notice for a possible quorum of the City Council to attend the Alligator Creek Trail ribbon cutting on August 22, 2025. This is not an official meeting of the council, board, or commission.

• Notice of possible City Council quorum
• Alligator Creek Trail ribbon cutting event
• Event date: Friday, August 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• Event location: Alligator Creek Trail

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is a notice of possible quorum for a Family Promise of Greater New Braunfels dinner event. No official city business will be conducted. A quorum of the City Council may attend the social function.

• Notice of possible quorum for Family Promise of Greater New Braunfels dinner
• Event at McKenna Events Center, 801 W San Antonio
• City Council members may be present, but no official meeting

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is a notice of possible quorum for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event for the Alligator Creek Trail, not a formal meeting. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Ceremonial ribbon cutting for Alligator Creek Trail on August 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM

City Council - Special

The City Council holds a budget work session to hear presentations on capital projects and the transit district, then a workshop discussion on the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services, including the 2025 No New Revenue and Voter Approval tax rates. The council may also convene in executive session.

• Presentation on City of New Braunfels Capital Projects and Initiatives
• Presentation and update on the New Braunfels Transit District
• Workshop: discussion of Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services
• Discussion of 2025 No New Revenue and Voter Approval tax rates
• Possible executive session per Texas Government Code Ch. 551.071

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

Animal Services Advisory Board

The Animal Services Advisory Board will consider recommending an ordinance to amend Chapter 6-109 regarding home quarantine rules to the City Council. They will also receive an update on ordinances adopted by City Council in May 2025.

• Consideration and recommendation to City Council on an ordinance to amend Chapter 6-109 (home quarantine) (25-764A)
• Update on ordinances adopted by City Council in May 2025 (25-763B)

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the City Council for a ribbon cutting event. No official city business, decisions, or votes are scheduled for this gathering.

• Ribbon cutting at Willard Canyon Trail, 616 Beverly Ln.

Downtown Board

This Downtown Board meeting is largely procedural, covering approval of prior minutes and a presentation on downtown projects, events, and initiatives. No votes or binding actions are scheduled.

• Approval of June 17, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Presentation and update on Downtown projects, events, and initiatives

The Downtown Board approved the June 17, 2025 regular meeting minutes unanimously. No other actions or decisions were taken during this meeting.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council - Special

The New Braunfels City Council will hold a budget work session to review the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services. The agenda also includes discussion of the 2025 No New Revenue and Voter Approval tax rates. An executive session is scheduled for possible legal matters, with any action taken in open session.

• Workshop on Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services
• Discussion of 2025 No New Revenue and Voter Approval tax rates
• Presentation by City Manager Robert Camareno (item 25-985A)
• Executive session under Texas Government Code Ch. 551.071
• Possible reconvening for action on executive session items

The council heard a presentation on the FY 2026 proposed budget and 2025 tax rates but took no action. Mayor Linnartz announced a public hearing for the tax rate and budget on September 4, 2025, and said the budget and tax rate will be adopted on September 8, 2025. No executive‑session items were discussed.

Civil Service Commission

The New Braunfels Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes from July 2, 2025, and discuss the eligibility list for Police Officers from a July 26, 2025, examination. The body will also consider calling a promotional assessment center for Police Sergeant vacancies.

• Approval of minutes from July 2, 2025 meeting (25-1021A)
• Certification of Police Officer eligibility list from July 26, 2025 exam
• Discussion of Police Sergeant promotional assessment center

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the July 2, 2025 meeting. It also approved and certified the eligibility list for Police Officer candidates from the July 26, 2025 entrance exam. Additionally, the commission approved calling for a Police Sergeant promotional assessment center to fill a vacancy and create an eligibility list.

• Approved July 2, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved certification of Police Officer eligibility list from July 26, 2025 exam (motion passed)
• Approved call for Police Sergeant promotional assessment center and eligibility list (motion passed)

City Council - Special

The New Braunfels City Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY2026 proposed budget, the 2025 tax rates, and a presentation on HB 24 affecting rezoning supermajority requirements. They will also consider a second‑reading ordinance that sets the number of police department positions. Finally, the council will discuss and consider approval of the proposed 2025 tax rate.

• Presentation on HB 24 modifying supermajority requirement for certain protested rezoning requests (25-978A)
• Presentation on the forthcoming update to the community’s comprehensive plan: Envision New Braunfels (25-979B)
• Approval of the second reading of an ordinance establishing the number of positions in each classification in the New Braunfels Police Department (25-983A)
• Presentation and discussion of the FY2026 proposed budget and 2025 No New Revenue and Voter Approval tax rates (25-984A)
• Discussion and consideration of approval of the proposed 2025 tax rate (25-987B)

The council unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance establishing the number of positions in each classification of the New Braunfels Police Department. It also unanimously adopted a property tax rate of $0.408936 per $100 of assessed valuation for 2025. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

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

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is a notice of a possible quorum for the City Council to attend the Comal Independent School District's school opening ceremony at Texas State University. The notice states this is not an official City meeting.

• Possible City Council attendance at Comal ISD school opening ceremony
• Event location: Texas State University, 601 University Dr.
• Event date: Friday, August 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Economic Development Corporation

The Economic Development Corporation will discuss renewing an annual contract for administrative support and professional services. The board will also review the August 2025 Treasurer's Report and consider future strategic planning workshops.

• Approval of July 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation of August 2025 Treasurer's Report
• Discussion on renewal of administrative support contract
• Discussion on future strategic planning workshops
• Executive session on economic development negotiations

The board approved the July 17, 2025 regular meeting minutes by unanimous vote. No actions were taken on any items discussed in executive session.

• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Project Shoot – no action taken
• The Neue – no action taken
• Project Nemo – no action taken
• IBEX Generator – no action taken

Workforce Housing Advisory Committee

The Workforce Housing Advisory Committee will meet at City Hall to review committee background, recap past recommendations, and discuss current housing conditions and state legislative updates. The meeting will also cover the City's Strategic Plan priorities and policy changes.

• Approval of May 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of WHAC recommendations and work completed
• Discussion of City Strategic Plan housing priorities
• Briefing on state legislative housing updates
• Discussion of housing-related policy changes

Historic Landmark Commission

The Historic Landmark Commission will discuss and consider Certificates of Alteration for three specific properties. These requests involve the installation of wall signs and the painting of a sign on a building elevation.

• Certificate of Alteration for two wall signs at 401 Main Plaza (HST 25-235)
• Certificate of Alteration to paint a sign on the south elevation of the Faust Hotel at 240 S Seguin Avenue (HST 25-276)
• Certificate of Alteration for two wall signs at 144 S Seguin Avenue (HST 25-278)

The Historic Landmark Commission approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved certificates of alteration for wall signs at 401 Main Plaza and 144 S Seguin Avenue. The commission postponed the certificate of alteration for a painted sign on the Faust Hotel at 240 S Seguin Avenue to the September 9, 2025 meeting. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved Certificate of Alteration for two wall signs at 401 Main Plaza (6-0-0)
• Postponed Certificate of Alteration for painted sign at 240 S Seguin Avenue to Sep 9 2025 (6-0-0)
• Approved Certificate of Alteration for two wall signs at 144 S Seguin Avenue (6-0-0)

Regional Workforce Education Alliance

The Regional Workforce Education Alliance will hear citizen comments (no action) and approve the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive reports from local school districts, TSTC, FAME Lone Star Chapter, the Chamber of Commerce, and other partners. The board will discuss a possible comprehensive workforce study for New Braunfels and Seguin and brainstorm actionable goals for 2025‑2026.

• Citizens' communications – open floor for comments, no committee action
• Approval of June 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation and discussion on a possible Comprehensive Workforce Study for New Braunfels and Seguin
• Discussion and brainstorming of RWEA actionable goals for 2025‑2026
• Committee updates from Facility Naming & Signage Committee and Workforce & ISDs Committee

Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of NB

The Reinvestment Zone No. 1 and New Braunfels Development Authority will hold a joint meeting to discuss the FY 2026 proposed budget. The board will also consider leadership appointments and changes to the Advisory Board's appointment schedule.

• Approval of FY 2026 Proposed Budget for Reinvestment Zone No. 1/New Braunfels Development Authority
• Appointment of a Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Chair and election of a Vice-Chair
• Proposal to transition TIRZ 1 Advisory Board from Spring-appointed to Fall-appointed
• Update on Creekside Town Center Development
• Update on active capital projects supported by Reinvestment Zone No. 1

The TIRZ 1 board approved the FY 2026 proposed budget. Members elected John Malek as chair and Kevin Webb as vice‑chair, each for terms ending Dec 31, 2025. The board also voted to shift future appointments to the fall and extend current terms to Nov 30. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved FY 2026 Proposed Budget (unanimous)
• Elected John Malek as Chair (term ends Dec 31, 2025) (unanimous)
• Elected Kevin Webb as Vice Chair (term ends Dec 31, 2025) (unanimous)
• Moved TIRZ 1 board appointments to fall and extended terms to Nov 30 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 6, 2025 (unanimous)

New Braunfels Development Authority

The New Braunfels Development Authority is meeting jointly with Reinvestment Zone No. 1. The board will discuss and consider approval of the FY 2026 proposed budget for the zone. Presentations include updates on active capital projects and the Creekside Town Center development. The board will also discuss appointing a Chair and Vice-Chair for the zone and transitioning the TIRZ 1 Advisory Board appointment timing from spring to fall.

• Presentation and update on active capital projects supported by Reinvestment Zone No. 1
• Presentation and update on the Creekside Town Center Development
• Discuss and consider approval of the FY 2026 Proposed Budget for Reinvestment Zone No. 1/New Braunfels Development Authority
• Discuss and consider recommendation for appointment of Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Chair and election of Vice-Chair
• Discussion and possible action to transition TIRZ 1 Advisory Board from spring-appointed to fall-appointed and extend terms

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to receive presentations on the Northwest Park Master Plan update, Landa Park Drive tree issues, and a discussion on appointments to the River Activities Committee. The board will also consider approving the July 8, 2025 minutes. No other action items are on the agenda.

• Northwest Park Master Plan Update presentation (25-993A)
• Landa Park Drive Tree discussion (25-994B)
• Appointment to River Activities Committee discussion (25-995C)
• Park Projects Update presentation (25-996D)
• Approval of July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (25-991A)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and vote on a resolution to spend up to $3.8 million from the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation for a job training facility with Northeast Lakeview College. Other major items include a $240,000 floodplain remapping project for Dry Comal Creek, rezoning of a property at 1070 Sanger Avenue for short-term rental, and multiple parking restrictions on Arroyo Verde, Old FM 306, Kentucky Boulevard, and Canyon Drive. The consent agenda includes a grant of up to $11,225 to the New Braunfels Elks Lodge #2279. An executive session will discuss economic development negotiations for 'Project Nemo.'

• Up to $3.8 million expenditure to Alamo Colleges District for a job training facility and career center
• Up to $240,000 for the Dry Comal Creek Floodplain Remapping Project
• Up to $11,225 Business Improvement and Preservation Grant to New Braunfels Elks Lodge #2279
• Second reading of rezoning 0.3 acres at 1070 Sanger Avenue from C-3 to C-3 SUP for short-term rental
• Parking restrictions on Kentucky Boulevard, Canyon Drive, Arroyo Verde, and Old FM 306

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included routine items such as a grant to the Elks Lodge and a contract modification with Emergency Services District No. 7. It also approved a $240,000 floodplain‑remapping project and a $3,800,000 Alamo Colleges training‑facility project. Several ordinances were adopted, covering police staffing, rezoning for short‑term rentals, speed limits, and parking restrictions.

• Approved consent agenda items (including $11,225 Elks Lodge grant) unanimously
• Approved $240,000 Dry Comal Creek Floodplain Remapping Project (motion passed, opposed by Councilmember Carter)
• Approved $3,800,000 Alamo Colleges Northeast Lakeview College training‑facility project unanimously
• Approved contract modification with Emergency Services District No. 7 unanimously
• Approved National Airport Development and Design Standards Manual unanimously
• Approved first reading of ordinance establishing police department positions unanimously
• Approved rezoning of 0.3 acre at 1070 Sanger Avenue to allow short‑term rentals unanimously
• Approved speed‑limit ordinance for W Klein Road unanimously

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is a notice of possible quorum for a luncheon event on August 11, 2025, at McKenna Events Center. No official city business is being decided or discussed. The agenda is purely procedural boilerplate.

• Event: City and County Officials Luncheon at McKenna Events Center, 801 W San Antonio St.
• Possible quorum of City Council may attend, but no formal meeting or decisions occur.

City Council - Executive Session

The City Council will meet in a closed executive session to deliberate on economic development negotiations. The session focuses on a specific project identified as Project Nemo (25-1006A).

• Economic development negotiations regarding Project Nemo (25-1006A)

The City Council convened a closed executive session to discuss Project Nemo, an economic development negotiation. No vote or formal action was taken, and the council did not reconvene in open session before adjourning.

• Entered executive session to discuss Project Nemo – no action taken

Notice of Possible Quorum

The City of New Braunfels has issued a notice of a possible quorum for a New Braunfels Fire Department new hire swearing-in ceremony. This is not an official meeting of the City Council, Board, or Commission.

• NBFD new hire swearing-in ceremony

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is a notice that a quorum of the New Braunfels City Council may attend the 23rd Annual Teacher of the Year Back to School Luncheon. No official business is being conducted; it is a social event.

City Council - Special

The New Braunfels City Council will hold a special meeting to present and discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget and the 2025 No New Revenue tax rates. The agenda includes a workshop on scheduling public hearings for these items and a potential executive session.

• Workshop on Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget
• Discussion on 2025 No New Revenue tax rates
• Consideration of scheduling public hearings
• Potential executive session under Open Meetings Act

The council voted to schedule a public hearing on the FY 2026 proposed budget and the 2025 tax rate for Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council chambers. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Linnartz announced the budget and tax rate will be formally adopted on Monday, September 8, 2025.

• Set public hearing for FY 2026 budget and 2025 tax rate (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending proposed updates to the City of New Braunfels Thoroughfare Plan to City Council. They will also discuss and consider recommending the abandonment of a 0.972-acre portion of East Bridge Street right-of-way, located between the terminus of East Bridge Street and the Comal River, with applicant ADM Milling Co. The agenda includes approval of July 1, 2025 meeting minutes and citizens' communications.

• Public hearing and recommendation on proposed updates to the City of New Braunfels Thoroughfare Plan
• Abandonment of 0.972-acre portion of East Bridge Street right-of-way; applicant ADM Milling Co.
• Approval of July 1, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Citizens' communications on items not on the agenda

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

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (9-0-0)
• Recommended approval of ROW24-149 abandonment to City Council with staff conditions (9-0-0)
• Recommended approval of Thoroughfare Plan updates to City Council, excluding four streets (9-0-0)

Water/ Wastewater Impact Fee Adv. Committee

The Water/Wastewater Impact Fee Advisory Committee will approve the February 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It will provide time for citizens to address the committee. The committee will consider a New Braunfels Utilities report on water and wastewater impact fees for the period January 1 through July 1, 2025 and will formulate a recommendation to City Council.

• Approve February 4, 2025 meeting minutes (Item 3)
• Citizens' communications open floor (Item 4)
• Review New Braunfels Utilities report on water and wastewater impact fees for Jan 1–Jul 1, 2025 (Item 5)
• Develop recommendation to City Council on impact fees (Item 5)

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the City Council for the GNBEDF quarterly luncheon. No official city business is scheduled for decision or discussion.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on parking restrictions for several streets and rezoning requests for short-term rentals. The body is also reviewing a new Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy and a tax abatement policy.

• Grants up to $1,739.25 for Altar Space Crystals and $11,225 for New Braunfels Elks Lodge #2279
• Rezoning of 13 & 15 Moss Rock Drive and 1070 Sanger Avenue for short-term rentals
• Parking restrictions on Old FM 306, Arroyo Verde, Kentucky Boulevard, and Canyon Drive
• Contract with PGAL for New Braunfels National Airport Terminal Feasibility and Planning Study
• Ground lease with Natural Bridge Caverns, Inc. for a billboard at 2932 Interstate 35 South

The council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, appointments, grant awards, a billboard lease, a software agreement, a project contingency, an airport study contract, and a HUD plan submission. It also adopted several ordinances restricting parking, setting a speed limit on W Klein Road, and updating the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy. The council denied a rezoning request for Mission Oaks and approved a rezoning for Kuehler Addition with conditions, and reauthorized the city’s Tax Abatement Policy.

• Approved consent agenda items: minutes, appointments, grants, billboard lease, software maintenance, project contingency, airport study contract, HUD plan submission
• Approved parking restriction on Old FM 306 (5-2)
• Approved parking restriction on Arroyo Verde (6-1)
• Approved parking restriction on Kentucky Boulevard and Canyon Drive (unanimous)
• Approved speed limit ordinance for W Klein Road (unanimous)
• Approved Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of Mission Oaks Unit 5 to allow short‑term rentals (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Kuehler Addition to allow short‑term rentals with conditions (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request for a property at 738 IH 35 North. The request seeks to allow a building to exceed the 75-foot maximum height by 8 feet 10 inches in the C-4 (Resort Commercial District). The board may also discuss items in executive session, but final action will be taken in open session.

• Public hearing and variance request ZB25-0011 to exceed 75-foot height limit by 8 feet 10 inches at 738 IH 35 North in C-4 district
• Approval of June 26, 2025 regular meeting minutes

The Board unanimously approved the June 26, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a variance request (ZB25-0011) allowing the building at 738 IH 35 North to exceed the 75‑foot height limit by 8 feet 10 inches. Both motions passed with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved variance ZB25-0011 for 738 IH 35 North, height increase of 8 ft 10 in (5-0-0)

Cemetery Committee

The Cemetery Committee will meet to approve minutes from June 26, 2025, and discuss several action items. These include a National Register nomination, the Field of Graves project, reprint of a cookbook, street signage at Comal Cemetery, and the 2025 Soul Searching Event. No decisions have been made; these are agenda items for discussion and potential action.

• National Register nomination (25-904A)
• Field of Graves discussion (25-905B)
• Reprint of the Cookbook (25-906C)
• Comal Cemetery Street Signage (25-908D)
• 2025 Soul Searching Event (25-907E)

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will hear a height variance request for the construction of an ASRS building by the Continental Facility on Kohlenberg Road. It will also discuss a commercial property height variance at a specific latitude/longitude and consider amending Chapter 10 of the Aviation Ordinances to adopt the Airport Development and Design Standards Manual. An open house for the airport will be discussed, and no formal action is scheduled for this meeting.

• Height variance request for ASRS building by Continental Facility on Kohlenberg Road (Agenda item 8, ref 25-887A)
• Discussion and possible recommendation for commercial property height variance at lat 29-44-26.71N, long 98-03-27W (ref 25-888A)
• Discussion and possible recommendation to amend Chapter 10: Aviation Ordinances to adopt the Airport Development and Design Standards Manual (ref 25-890B)
• Discussion on the Airport Open House (ref 25-891C)
• Approval of May 21, 2025 minutes (ref 25-885A)

The Airport Advisory Board approved the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It unanimously recommended granting a commercial‑property height‑variance waiver for the Continental Facility on Kohlenberg Road. The board also voted unanimously to amend Chapter 10 of the City Code of Ordinances to incorporate the Airport Development and Design Standards Manual. No other actions were taken.

• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended commercial property height‑variance waiver (unanimous)
• Amended Chapter 10 of City Code of Ordinances (unanimous)

Notice of Possible Quorum

A quorum of City Council members may attend a meeting to discuss the Home 2 Texas Community Celebration. The notice clarifies that this is not an official City Council, Board, or Commission meeting. No decisions or agenda items are listed beyond the event details.

• Home 2 Texas Community Celebration – possible quorum meeting, July 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM, New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce, 390 S Seguin Ave.

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will hear presentations on adult services programming and the Hobby Haus project. It will receive monthly operational updates from the Library Director, the New Braunfels Public Library Foundation, and the Friends of the Library. The board will discuss and potentially adopt revisions to policy 2.2 Borrower Eligibility. No other actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Presentation on Adult Services Programming (item 25-894A)
• Presentation on Hobby Haus (item 25-895B)
• Monthly Operations Update from Library Director
• Monthly Operations Update from New Braunfels Public Library Foundation
• Discussion and action on updates to policy 2.2 Borrower Eligibility (item 25-893A)

The New Braunfels Library Advisory Board met on July 22, 2025. After presentations on adult services and a new Hobby Haus program, the board took action on a policy update. The board unanimously approved Policy 2.2 Borrower Eligibility as written. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved Policy 2.2 Borrower Eligibility (unanimous approval)

City Council - Special

The City Council will hold a special meeting featuring several presentations and workshops. The body will discuss the FY 2026 contract for the Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area and a new Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy.

• Possible direction to staff regarding the FY 2026 contract for the Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area
• Discussion on the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy to replace the Speed Hump Policy
• Update on the Street Safety Action Plan progress and Vision Zero
• Presentation on the Dry Comal Creek re-mapping floodplain project
• Presentation of the 2025 Texas Travel Award to Art Haus and other local winners

The council met on July 21, 2025, heard presentations on awards, the Humane Society contract, street safety, floodplain mapping, and traffic‑calming. No executive session items were discussed and no votes or approvals occurred. The meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m.

Economic Development Corporation

The New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation will hold public hearings and possibly approve several economic development incentives and expenditures. These include a $3.8 million addition for Alamo Colleges District to build a job training and career center, a $950,000 incentive for Lefko USA, and a $240,000 project for Dry Comal Creek floodplain remapping. The board will also discuss modifying the sales tax rebate contract with HD Supply Facilities Maintenance. An executive session is scheduled for negotiations on projects code-named 'The Neue' and 'Project Shoot'.

• Third Amendment to HD Supply Facilities Maintenance contract to modify sales tax rebate percentage and extend term
• Economic development incentive of up to $950,000 to Lefko USA, Inc.
• Additional project expenditure of up to $3,800,000 to Alamo Colleges District for a job training facility and career center
• Project expenditure of up to $240,000 for Dry Comal Creek Floodplain Remapping Project
• Executive session for economic development negotiations on 'The Neue' and 'Project Shoot'

The Economic Development Corporation board unanimously approved a third amendment to its contract with HD Supply Facilities Maintenance, a $950,000 incentive for Lefko USA, Inc., an additional $3.8 million expenditure for a Northeast Lakeview College job‑training facility, and a $240,000 expenditure for the Dry Comal Creek Floodplain Remapping Project. All motions were adopted without opposition.

• Approved Third Amendment to HD Supply contract (unanimous)
• Approved $950,000 incentive to Lefko USA, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved up to $3,800,000 expenditure for Northeast Lakeview College training facility (unanimous)
• Approved $240,000 expenditure for Dry Comal Creek Floodplain Remapping Project (unanimous)

Housing Authority Board of Commissioners

The agenda provided is a notice for a meeting of the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. No specific action items, discussion topics, or decisions are listed in the provided text.

City Council

The City Council will discuss authorizing the issuance of general obligation and refunding bonds and levying a supporting ad valorem tax. The body will also hold a public hearing on the HUD Community Development Block Grant 2025-2029 plans. Other items include various contracts, rezoning requests, and a budget amendment for police facilities.

• Project expenditure of up to $1,200,000 to Alamo Colleges District - Northeast Lakeview College for a job training facility
• Rezoning of approximately 5 acres at 4001 IH 35 S from C-3 and APD to C-1B
• Historic landmark designation and rezoning of 0.21 acres at 648 West Mill Street
• Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates to update the Roadway Impact Fee Study
• Addition of an Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) Release Petition filing fee to the Fee Schedule

The council unanimously approved a consent agenda covering routine items. It also unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing the issuance of general‑obligation bonds and an ad valorem tax to support them. Additional approvals included a $1.2 million project for Alamo Colleges, several contracts, and multiple ordinance changes. No action was taken on executive‑session items.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved bond issuance ordinance and ad valorem tax (unanimous)
• Approved $1.2 M project for Alamo Colleges (Resolution K)
• Approved contract with Kimley‑Horn for Roadway Impact Fee Study (Item D)
• Approved contract with Cognizant for Workday services (Item H)
• Approved ordinance adding historic landmark designation and rezoning (Item L)
• Approved ordinance rezoning 5 acres to General Business District (Item M)
• Approved ordinance amending fee schedule to add ETJ release petition fee (Item O)

Notice of Possible Quorum

A possible quorum of the New Braunfels City Council may be present at a city and county official luncheon on July 14, 2025 at the McKenna Events Center. The gathering is not an official council meeting, so no formal actions are expected.

• City and County Official Luncheon – July 14, 2025, 12:00 PM, McKenna Events Center, 801 W San Antonio St

City Council - Executive Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session to deliberate on economic development negotiations. Any final actions or votes resulting from these discussions must be taken in an open session.

• Negotiations regarding Northeast Lakeview College at New Braunfels
• Negotiations regarding Lefko USA, Inc.
• Negotiations regarding The Neue
• Negotiations regarding HD Supply (25-804A)

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 final action was taken on any of these items. The council adjourned the meeting at 5:49 p.m.

• No action taken on economic development negotiations (closed session)

Transportation & Traffic Advisory Board

The board approved a motion to restrict parking on both sides of Arroyo Verde from Goodwin Lane to Arroyo del Sol. It also approved restricting parking on Kentucky Boulevard between Ohio Ave and Canyon Dr and on Canyon Dr at the Kentucky Blvd intersection. A motion to set a new speed limit on W Klein Road was approved. Elections for chair, vice chair, and secretary were postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved June 12, 2025 minutes with correction to speaker name (all in favor)
• Approved restriction of parking on both sides of Arroyo Verde from Goodwin Lane to Arroyo del Sol (all in favor)
• Approved restriction of parking on Kentucky Blvd between Ohio Ave and Canyon Dr and on Canyon Dr at the intersection with Kentucky Blvd (all in favor)
• Approved creation of Section 126-154 to set speed limit on W Klein Road (all in favor)
• Postponed election of chair to next meeting (all in favor)
• Postponed election of vice chair to next meeting (all in favor)
• Postponed election of secretary to next meeting (all in favor)

New Braunfels Partnership Committee

The New Braunfels Partnership Committee will meet to discuss international relations and cultural exchanges. The body will consider future resident trips to Germany and the potential for adding other sister cities.

• Resident trips to Germany
• Mural exchange
• Committee budget funding opportunities
• Exploration of other sister cities

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. Discussion of exploring additional sister cities was deferred to the next meeting. Tate Korpi was tasked with contacting stakeholders to start a mural exchange, and the committee agreed to reach out to the Sophienburg for a potential museum partnership.

• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred discussion of other sister cities (tabled)
• Assigned Tate Korpi to contact stakeholders for mural exchange
• Committee agreed to contact Sophienburg stakeholders for museum partnership

Historic Landmark Commission

The Historic Landmark Commission will consider two Certificates of Alteration at this meeting: one to enclose a rear door at 430 W Mill Street, and another to add two windows on an accessory structure at 492 E Main Street, which is an individually designated historic landmark. Commissioners will also approve the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes and hold a Designation and Survey Subcommittee discussion. Staff will recap the Preservation Texas Summit.

• Approval of June 10, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Certificate of Alteration HST 25-195 to enclose a rear door at 430 W Mill Street
• Certificate of Alteration HST 25-226 to add two windows on an accessory structure at 492 E Main, an individually designated historic landmark
• Designation and Survey Subcommittee meeting and discussion
• Staff report on Preservation Texas Summit

The commission elected Commissioner Justin Ball as acting Chair (5-0-0) and approved the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0). It approved a Certificate of Alteration to enclose a door at 430 W Mill Street (5-0-0) and approved the installation of two wood windows at 492 E Main with a matching appearance condition (5-0-0). No other actions were taken.

• Appointed Commissioner Justin Ball as acting Chair (5-0-0)
• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved Certificate of Alteration for 430 W Mill Street (5-0-0)
• Approved installation of wood windows at 492 E Main with appearance condition (5-0-0)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from May 13, 2025, and receive updates on park projects and a system-wide master plan. The board will also discuss the date for its August meeting.

• Approval of May 13, 2025 minutes (25-825A)
• Park Projects Update (25-827A)
• System Wide Master Plan Update (25-853B)
• Discussion of August meeting date (25-852A)

Landa Park Municipal Golf Course Advisory Board

The advisory board will consider updates on course maintenance, tournament and league play, the third‑quarter financial status, and a parks update. No formal actions are scheduled; the meeting is informational. Citizens may address the Finance and Audit Committee, but no decisions will be made on those comments.

• Course Maintenance Update (item 25-873A)
• Tournament and League Play Update (item 25-874B)
• Q3 Golf Course Financial Update (item 25-875C)
• Parks Update (item 25-876D)

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is a notice that a quorum of the City Council may be present at the 4th of July Parade. The document states this is not an official meeting of the City Council, Board, or Commission.

• 4th of July Parade starting at 7:45 AM at Fire Station 1 - 169 Hill Ave.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will approve the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. A public comment period is provided for citizens, with no action taken. The commission will discuss and consider calling for a police sergeant promotional examination to fill a vacancy and/or create an eligibility list.

• Approve minutes from May 27, 2025 meeting (Agenda item 4)
• Public comment period – no action (Agenda item 5)
• Discuss possible police sergeant promotional examination to fill vacancy/create eligibility list (Agenda item 6)

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. It also approved a motion to discuss and consider calling for a Police Sergeant promotional examination to fill a vacancy and/or create an eligibility list.

• Approved minutes from May 27, 2025 meeting (motion passed)
• Approved discussion of Police Sergeant promotional examination (motion passed)

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing and vote on recommending a rezoning of 0.3 acres at 1070 Sanger Ave. from C-3 to C-3 SUP to allow a short-term rental. They will also receive a presentation on the city's Thoroughfare Plan Update and consider approval of the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes. Citizens may address the commission on non-agenda items.

• Public hearing on rezoning 0.3 acres at 1070 Sanger Ave. to C-3 SUP for short-term rental (applicants: Martha and Justin Dixon)
• Presentation on the City of New Braunfels Thoroughfare Plan Update by Transportation Director Garry Ford
• Approval of June 3, 2025 regular meeting minutes

The commission unanimously approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It held a public hearing on rezoning approximately 0.3 acres at 1070 Sanger Ave and unanimously voted to recommend approval of the rezoning to the City Council. No action was taken on the Thoroughfare Plan update. No action was taken in the executive session.

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

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the New Braunfels Planning Commission for a training session on July 1, 2025. It is not an official meeting with decisions or votes; only training is scheduled.

• Planning Commission training session only, no official business

City Council - Special

The council heard presentations on a Tourism Public Improvement District, a civic/convention center expansion study, the FY 2026‑2030 financial forecast, FY 2026 budget priorities, two Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones, and an update to the residential green waste program. No action or direction was given on any of these items.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on a variance request (ZB25-0009) to allow an addition that connects the main dwelling to the garage at 574 South Academy Avenue. The variance would reduce the side‑yard setback by 1 ft 6 in and the rear‑yard setback by 20 ft in the SND‑1 district. The meeting will also approve the May 22 minutes and elect a chair and vice chair.

• Variance request ZB25-0009 for 574 South Academy Ave: encroachment into side‑yard and rear‑yard setbacks
• Approval of May 22, 2025 regular meeting minutes (25‑793A)
• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair

The Board approved the May 22, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Members elected Brandon Mund as Chair and Jenny Jaeckle as Vice Chair, each by unanimous vote. The Board also approved variance request ZB25-0009 for the property at 574 South Academy Avenue, granting the requested setbacks.

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

Cemetery Committee

The Cemetery Committee will discuss and consider approval of the April 24, 2025 minutes and receive citizen comments. They will discuss the National Register nomination of the New Braunfels Cemetery, updates on Field of Graves and cemetery software, the 2025 Soul Searching Event, and a gate at the cemetery. No binding decisions are listed beyond possible approval of minutes.

• Approval of April 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• National Register nomination of the New Braunfels Cemetery
• Update on Field of Graves
• Update on Cemetery Software
• 2025 Soul Searching Event

Ethics Commissions

The New Braunfels Ethics Commission will hold a procedural meeting to introduce new appointees from Districts 1 and 2, approve minutes from January 2025, and elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson. The agenda also includes a discussion of the commission's role for new members. No substantive complaints or investigations are scheduled for consideration.

• Welcome and introduction of District 1 appointee Joseph Ricouard and District 2 appointee Kyle Swaner
• Discuss and consider approval of minutes from January 7, 2025
• Election of officers: chairperson and vice-chairperson
• Discussion of Ethics Commission role for newest members

River Advisory Committee

The River Advisory Committee will meet to appoint a Chair and Vice Chair for 2025. The body will also discuss parameters for speakers during citizens' communications and receive a staff update on the 2025 river season.

• Appointment of 2025 Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of speaker parameters for Citizens Communication
• 2025 River Season staff update

Reinvestment Zone No.3 - Downtown TIRZ

The Reinvestment Zone No.3 Downtown TIRZ Advisory Board will discuss and possibly act on outstanding Downtown Business Improvement & Preservation Grant applications received as of June 20, 2025. The board will also consider transitioning from spring-appointed to fall-appointed terms and extending current member terms through November 30. Additionally, the board will discuss extending current Chair and Vice Chair roles through December 2025 and recommending new officers for a one-year term starting January 1, 2026.

• Discussion and possible action on outstanding Downtown Business Improvement & Preservation Grant applications (item 25-753B)
• Proposal to transition TIRZ 3 Advisory Board from spring-appointed to fall-appointed terms and extend all members' terms from May 31 to November 30 (item 25-767C)
• Extension of current Chair and Vice Chair roles through December 31, 2025 (item 25-756D)
• Recommendation of new Chair and Vice Chair to City Council for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2026 (item 25-755E)

The TIRZ 3 Board approved a $1,739.25 grant for Altar Space Crystals and an $11,225 grant for the NB ELKS Lodge #2279. It denied the Red Stag grant, postponed action on the La Belle Vie and West San Antonio 111 applications, and approved several governance changes, including extending current officer terms and recommending new Chair and Vice‑Chair for 2026.

• Approved $1,739.25 grant to Altar Space Crystals (unanimous)
• Denied Red Stag grant application (unanimous)
• Approved $11,225 grant to ELKS Lodge #2279 (unanimous)
• Postponed La Belle Vie grant application pending additional details (unanimous)
• Postponed West San Antonio 111 LLC grant application until new fiscal year (unanimous)
• Approved transition of Advisory Board to Fall‑appointed terms and extension to Nov 30 (unanimous)
• Approved extension of current Chair and Vice Chair roles to Dec 31 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended Nathan Manlove as Chair and Joe Turner as Vice Chair for 2026 (unanimous)

Notice of Possible Quorum

The City of New Braunfels will host a training session for the Board of Adjustment on June 25, 2025. This is a notice of a possible quorum for the board, not an official City Council meeting.

• Board of Adjustment Training session
• Notice of possible quorum
• City Hall - Braunfels Room

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is not an official meeting of the City of New Braunfels City Council, Board, or Commission. The event is a parliamentary procedure training where a quorum of several advisory boards may be present.

• Parliamentary procedure training for Landa Park Golf Course Advisory Board, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and Cemetery Committee

Economic Development Corporation

The Economic Development Corporation will hear presentations on proposed economic development incentives for Lefko USA, Inc. to create or retain primary jobs, and for Northeast Lakeview College to promote workforce training. The board may also discuss negotiations for several projects in executive session.

• Presentation on a proposed incentive to Lefko USA, Inc. for an expansion creating/retaining primary jobs
• Presentation on a proposed additional incentive to Northeast Lakeview College for workforce training expansion
• Executive session to deliberate economic development negotiations for HD Supply, Northeast Lakeview College, Project Ellie, Project Nemo, The Neue, Project Shoot, and Project Ambiance

The Economic Development Corporation board approved the May 15, 2025 workshop meeting minutes and the May 15, 2025 regular meeting minutes, each with a unanimous vote. No other actions were taken; the board heard presentations on proposed incentives but did not vote on them. The board entered executive session, discussed several items, and returned to open session without any decisions.

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

Economic Development Corp. Workshop

The New Braunfels Economic Development Corp. holds a workshop meeting to receive the June 2025 Treasurer's Report and capacity analysis, and to discuss updates on current Transportation and Capital Improvement projects as well as future strategic initiatives. No formal votes are expected; the meeting is for presentation and discussion only.

• Treasurer's Report and capacity analysis for June 2025 (item 25-742A)
• Update on current Transportation and Capital Improvement projects (item 25-743A)
• Discussion on future NBEDC strategic initiatives (item 25-744B)

The board heard a treasurer's report on sales tax collections and NBEDC funding capacity. Presentations were given on current transportation and capital improvement projects and on future strategic initiatives. The board unanimously agreed to consider funding the Dry Comal Creek Floodplain study at the July 2025 regular meeting.

• Board unanimously agreed to consider funding Dry Comal Creek Floodplain study at July 2025 meeting

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will meet to receive a report on adult services programming. The board will also review monthly operations updates from the Library Director, the New Braunfels Public Library Foundation, and the Friends of the Library.

• Report on Adult Services Programming (25-782A) by Naomi Jader and Leann Weaver
• Approval of May 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Monthly operations updates from Library Director, Library Foundation, and Friends of the Library

City Council

The New Braunfels City Council will hold second and final readings on ordinances that adjust electric, water, and sewer rates for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. A consent agenda includes contracts for a Zipp Family Sports Park sewer connection, an airport perimeter fence, and a bicycle/pedestrian network plan, plus a police union meet-and-confer agreement. Public hearings will consider rezoning properties at 1251 Ervendberg Avenue, 4001 IH 35 S, and a historic landmark designation at 648 West Mill Street.

• Second/final readings for electric, water, and sewer rate adjustments (FY2026-27) by New Braunfels Utilities
• Meet and Confer Agreement between City and New Braunfels Police Officers’ Association (NBPOA)
• Rezoning 4 acres at 1251 Ervendberg Avenue from R-2 AH to C-4A AH (Resort Commercial with Airport Overlay)
• Approval of $? contract with American Fence Co. for New Braunfels National Airport perimeter security fence
• Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Kimley Horn for Bicycle and Pedestrian Network Plan

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including contracts, service agreements, and resolutions. It denied a request to postpone and the rezoning item for 1251 Ervendberg Avenue. It also approved a historic landmark designation, sidewalk code amendment, rezoning for 4001 IH‑35 S, and utility rate adjustments for electric, water, and sewer, as well as the ordinance setting fire‑department positions.

• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Denied postponement request for 1251 Ervendberg Ave rezoning (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning item for 1251 Ervendberg Ave (unanimous)
• Approved historic landmark designation at 648 West Mill St (unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk code amendment (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 5 acres at 4001 IH‑35 S (unanimous)
• Approved electric, water, and sewer rate adjustments for FY 2026‑2027 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance establishing fire‑department positions (unanimous)

Finance and Audit Committee

The Finance and Audit Committee will review the status of projects funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The body will also discuss audit services from Crowe, LLP and the FY 2025 Second Quarter Investment Report.

• Status update on ARPA funded projects
• Audit services and ERP implementation audit by Crowe, LLP
• FY 2025 Second Quarter Investment Report

Animal Services Advisory Board

The Animal Services Advisory Board will consider a recommendation to City Council regarding an amendment to Chapter 6-109 of the City's Code of Ordinance. The board will also receive an update on ordinances adopted by City Council in May 2025.

• Recommendation on ordinance amendment to Chapter 6-109 regarding home quarantine
• Update on ordinances adopted by City Council in May 2025
• Approval of 7/10/2024 meeting minutes

Downtown Board

The Downtown Board will consider electing a Chair and Vice Chair, approve changes to the attendance section of its bylaws, and schedule meeting dates for the next year. It will also vote on selecting seven artworks as finalists for the Traffic Signal Art Box program. The board will receive updates on downtown projects, events, and initiatives.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair (25-648B)
• Approval of changes to Article III - Section 3.5 Attendance of the Downtown Board Bylaws (25-581C)
• Approval of seven artworks as finalists for the Traffic Signal Art Box program (25-582E)
• Scheduling of Downtown Board meeting dates for June 2025 – May 2026 (25-650D)
• Approval of March 11, 2025 regular meeting minutes (25-580A)

The Downtown Board unanimously kept Jenny Jaeckle as Chair and Paul Schaefer as Vice Chair. The Board also unanimously approved changes to the attendance section of its bylaws, adopted the meeting schedule for June 2025‑May 2026, and approved seven finalist artworks (with two alternates) for the Traffic Signal Art Box program.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Retained current officers: Jenny Jaeckle as Chair and Paul Schaefer as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved changes to Article III‑Section 3.5 attendance bylaws (unanimous)
• Approved meeting dates: Aug 19, Oct 21, Feb 17 2026, Mar 17 2026, May 19 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved seven finalist artworks and two alternates for Traffic Signal Art Box (unanimous)

City Council - Special

The New Braunfels City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the first reading of ordinances adjusting electric, water, and sewer rates for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The council will also approve the first reading of an ordinance establishing positions for the New Braunfels Fire Department.

• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance adjusting electric rates for FY 2026 and 2027
• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance adjusting water rates for FY 2026 and 2027
• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance adjusting sewer rates for FY 2026 and 2027
• Approval of first reading of ordinance establishing New Braunfels Fire Department positions
• Presentation on updated utility rate adjustments from New Braunfels Utilities

The council approved the first reading of an ordinance setting fire department staffing positions. It also approved first readings of ordinances to adjust electric, water and sewer rates for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The electric rates ordinance passed with one councilmember opposed, while the water and sewer rate ordinances passed unanimously.

• Approved first reading of fire department positions ordinance (consent agenda)
• Approved first reading of electric rates amendment ordinance (motion passed, Councilmember Carter opposed)
• Approved first reading of water rates amendment ordinance (unanimous vote)
• Approved first reading of sewer rates amendment ordinance (unanimous vote)

Transportation & Traffic Advisory Board

The Transportation & Traffic Advisory Board will discuss recommendations for traffic calming and parking restrictions. The board is considering a new policy to replace the existing Speed Hump Policy.

• Traffic calming plan on Mission Drive between Valley View Lane and Trail View
• Proposed parking restrictions on the northeast side of Old FM 306 from Hunter Road to Common Street
• Proposed Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy to replace the current Speed Hump Policy

The board approved the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting as amended. It adopted staff recommendations to correct signs, clean vegetation, repaint markings and add hardscape on Mission Drive, with a 5‑yes, 1‑no vote. The board also approved a restriction on parking on the northeast side of Old FM 306 from Hunter Road to Common Street. Finally, it adopted the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy to replace the existing speed hump policy.

• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (as amended)
• Approved Mission Drive traffic calming actions (5 yes, 1 no)
• Approved parking restriction on northeast side of Old FM 306 from Hunter Rd to Common St
• Adopted Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy to replace speed hump policy

Historic Landmark Commission

The Historic Landmark Commission will discuss and consider two Certificates of Alteration: demolishing an existing garage and building a new one at 594 S Academy, and a rear addition with exterior replacements at 574 S Academy. The meeting also includes a staff report on Survey123 training for historic resource collection.

• HLC Case HST 25-174: Certificate of Alteration to demolish garage and build new garage at 594 S Academy
• HLC Case HST 25-184: Certificate of Alteration for rear addition, siding, roof, door, window, and porch columns at 574 S Academy
• Staff report: Survey123 training for historic resources collection

The commission unanimously approved the May 13 and May 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a Certificate of Alteration to demolish and rebuild a garage at 594 S Academy with a 6-1-0 vote. It also approved a Certificate of Alteration for a rear addition and multiple exterior repairs at 574 S Academy with a 7-0-0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved May 23, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved Certificate of Alteration for 594 S Academy garage demolition/rebuild (6-1-0)
• Approved Certificate of Alteration for extensive alterations at 574 S Academy (7-0-0)

Regional Workforce Education Alliance

The Regional Workforce Education Alliance will elect a Chair (New Braunfels) and Vice-Chair (Seguin) for terms expiring April 2027. The committee will also discuss next steps for the Facility Naming & Signage and Workforce & ISDs committees. Partner reports from ISDs, TSTC, FAME, and others will be heard.

• Election of RWEA Chair and Vice-Chair for two-year terms (Item 5)
• Discussion of next steps for Facility Naming & Signage Committee (Item 6)
• Discussion of next steps for Workforce & ISDs Committee (Item 6)
• Partner updates from ISDs, TSTC, FAME Lone Star Chapter, NLC at NB, Chamber of Commerce, Industries, and Cities (Item 7)
• Approval of April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (Item 3)

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is not an official City Council meeting; it is a social event at the Crisis Center of Comal County where a quorum of the City Council may be present. No official business will be conducted.

• Event: Crisis Center Topping Off and Hard Hat Happy Hour
• Location: 655 Landa St
• Possible quorum of City Council

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed rezoning of approximately 35 acres from single-family and light industrial to multifamily low density with a special use permit. They will also discuss a resolution to acquire the historic Mary B. Erskine Building in Seguin for the Guadalupe Appraisal District headquarters. The consent agenda includes routine reappointments, contract renewals, and second readings of several rezonings.

• Public hearing on rezoning 35 acres at Hunter Road and FM 1102
• Discuss acquisition of historic Mary B. Erskine Building for Guadalupe Appraisal District
• Second reading to rezone 7 acres at 2944 and 2956 Loop 337 to General Business
• Second reading to allow short-term rental at 380 Kessler Street via special use permit
• Approval of video surveillance system installation at Mission Hill Park Phase 2

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including minutes, mayoral appointments, and contract renewals. It approved the purchase of NextGen Security equipment for Mission Hill Park Phase 2 and the acquisition of the Mary B. Erskine Building for the Guadalupe Appraisal District headquarters. Several rezoning ordinances were adopted, and a 35‑acre rezoning was postponed to the July 14 meeting. Councilmembers were appointed to various committees and boards.

• Approved May 27 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved mayoral appointments of John Malik, Mark St. John, and Scott Morehouse to TIRZ Resident seats (unanimous)
• Approved purchase with NextGen Security for video surveillance at Mission Hill Park Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved acquisition and renovation of Mary B. Erskine Building for Guadalupe Appraisal District headquarters (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 0.21 acre at 380 Kessler St. to C‑3 SUP for short‑term rental (unanimous)
• Approved postponement of 35‑acre FM 1102 rezoning to July 14 2025 (motion passed)
• Appointed Councilmember Carter to Finance and Audit Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmember Edwards (primary) and Councilmember Capizzi (alternate) to AAMPO Transportation Policy Board (unanimous)

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the City Council for a luncheon. The document states this is not an official meeting of the City Council, Board, or Commission.

City Council - Executive Session

The City Council will convene an executive session to deliberate pending litigation and settlement offers related to City of New Braunfels v. Stoddard Construction Management, Inc. and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions America Insurance Corp. No votes will be taken in closed session; any final action will occur in open session afterward.

• Executive session to discuss pending litigation: City of New Braunfels v. Stoddard Construction Management, Inc. and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions America Insurance Corp. (C2024-1777D)

The council entered a closed executive session to deliberate pending litigation, including City of New Braunfels v. Stoddard Construction Management and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions America Insurance Corp. The session reconvened in open meeting at 5:57 p.m., and no action or vote was taken.

Community Development Advisory Committee

The Community Development Advisory Committee will discuss the Program Year 2024 CDBG progress report and the Program Year 2025 funding allocation. The committee will also consider and vote on adjusted recommendations for PY2025 funding awards. Public comments will be heard on non-agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for December 3, 2025.

• Approval of minutes from May 8, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of CDBG Program Year 2024 Project Progress Report
• Discussion of CDBG Program Year 2025 funding allocation
• Discussion and approval of adjusted recommendations for CDBG Program Year 2025 funding awards

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to City Council on a historic landmark designation and rezoning at 648 West Mill Street, two other rezonings, and a proposed amendment to sidewalk requirements in Chapter 144. The commission will also elect a chair and vice chair, and receive a staff update on the Land Development Ordinance.

• Public hearing for historic landmark designation and rezoning at 648 West Mill Street (HST25-134)
• Public hearing to rezone 846 Ewelling Ln from R-2 SUP to R-3L SUP (SUP25-140)
• Public hearing to rezone 4001 IH 35 S from C-3 and APD to C-1B (PZ25-0139)
• Public hearing on proposed ordinance amendment to Chapter 144 regarding sidewalk requirements (ORD25-145)
• Election of chair and vice chair, and appointments to advisory committees

The commission elected Jerry Sonier as Chair and Chase Taylor as Vice‑Chair. It approved three zoning and historic‑landmark recommendations and adopted a sidewalk code amendment, sending all to City Council. All actions were taken by recorded vote.

• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Elected Jerry Sonier as Planning Commission Chair (7-0-0)
• Elected Chase Taylor as Vice‑Chair (6-0-1, Taylor abstained)
• Recommended historic landmark designation and rezoning of 648 West Mill St (7-0-0)
• Recommended rezoning of 846 Ewelling Ln to allow multifamily (6-1-0, Vice‑Chair Taylor opposed)
• Recommended rezoning of 4001 IH 35 S from C‑3/APD to C‑1B (7-0-0)
• Approved sidewalk code amendment recommendation to City Council (6-1-0, Vice‑Chair Taylor opposed)

Roadway Impact Fee Committee

The Roadway Impact Fee Committee will approve the minutes from the December 3, 2024 regular meeting. It will provide a public comment period for citizens on non‑agenda items. The committee will consider a city report on roadway impact fees for the period October 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025 and make a recommendation to City Council.

• Approval of December 3, 2024 meeting minutes (Item 3).
• Citizens' communications period for non‑agenda issues (Item 4).
• Consideration of the Roadway Impact Fee report for Oct 1 2024–Mar 31 2025 and recommendation to City Council (Item 5).

Other Public Meetings

The city will discuss proposed amendments to the Meet and Confer Agreement with the New Braunfels Professional Firefighters Association (IAFF Local 3845). No vote or decision is scheduled; the item is listed for discussion only.

• Discussion of amendments to the Meet and Confer Agreement between the City and the NBPFFA (IAFF Local 3845), agenda item 25-686A

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is a notice that a quorum of the New Braunfels City Council may attend the Market Plaza Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony on May 28, 2025. The event is not an official meeting and no business will be conducted.

• Dedication of historical marker at Market Plaza, 292 Tolle St

Notice of Possible Quorum

This is a notice of possible quorum for a New Commissioner Orientation. It is not an official meeting, and no business will be conducted or decided. Only the Planning Commission may have a quorum present for training purposes.

City Council

The council will elect a mayor pro tem, recognize outgoing members, and consider consent agenda items including a final design contract for the Southeast Library, a $75,000 escrow and due diligence expenditure for the Gruene 16 project, and a final reading to establish paid parking downtown. Individual items include public hearings on rezoning for short-term rentals and industrial use.

• Second and final reading of ordinance establishing paid parking downtown, fees, and enforcement times
• Approval of contract with Ford, Powell & Carson Architects for final design of Southeast Library
• Expenditure of up to $75,000 for escrow and due diligence for Gruene 16 project
• Public hearing to rezone 556 Krueger Canyon from R-2 to M-1A (Light Industrial)
• Public hearings on rezoning three properties for short-term rental use (Moss Rock Drive, Barcelona Drive, Kessler Street)

The council appointed Lawrence Spradley as Mayor Pro Tem and unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included several appointments and contracts. It also passed an ordinance creating paid downtown parking zones and changed a street name. Several rezoning proposals were approved, one was denied, and one was postponed to July 28, 2025.

• Appointed Lawrence Spradley as Mayor Pro Tem (motion passed, Spradley abstained)
• Approved consent agenda items A–L unanimously
• Approved amendment to downtown parking zone establishing paid parking areas (second reading)
• Approved street name change from Blue Duck to Redstart in Dean, Unit 3
• Denied rezoning of 3.5 acres J M Veramendi Survey from R-2 to M-1A (failed supermajority)
• Postponed rezoning of 0.25 acres Mission Oaks Unit 5 to July 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 0.30 acres Villa Rio Subdivision from C-3 to C-3 SUP (approved)
• Approved rezoning of 0.21 acres City Block 1059 Subdivision from C-3 to C-3 SUP (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The New Braunfels Civil Service Commission will review minutes from the May 7 meeting and discuss calling for entrance and promotional examinations for police officers and fire engineers. The body will also hold an executive session.

• Approval of minutes from May 7, 2025
• Discussion on Police Officer entrance examination
• Discussion on Fire Engineer promotional examination
• Executive session under Texas Government Code Chapter 551

The commission approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting. It approved discussion and consideration of a police officer entrance examination to fill a vacancy or create an eligibility list. It also approved discussion and consideration of a fire engineer promotional examination to fill a vacancy or create an eligibility list. No other actions were taken.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved discussion of police officer entrance exam to fill vacancy or create eligibility list (motion passed)
• Approved discussion of fire engineer promotional exam to fill vacancy or create eligibility list (motion passed)

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will hear presentations on the Teen Advisory Board report and a Library of Things update. The board will also receive monthly operational updates from the Library Director, the New Braunfels Public Library Foundation, and the Friends of the Library. No votes or decisions are on the agenda; the meeting is largely informational and procedural.

• Teen Advisory Board report from Youth Services Librarian II Diane Burd (25-680A)
• Library of Things update from Assistant Director Sara Phippen (25-681B)
• Approval of April meeting minutes
• Monthly Operations Update from Library Director
• Monthly Operations Updates from Library Foundation and Friends of the Library