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San Marcos public meetings in 2025

70 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 22, 2025 · 5:30 PM

City Council

Council to canvass runoff election, swear in new Place 2 member

The City Council will canvass the December 13 runoff election results for Council Member Place 2 via Ordinance 2025-54, issue a certificate of election, and administer the oath of office. The Council will also consider appointments for Mayor Pro Tempore and Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Dec 16, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council to vote on rezoning 26.76 acres near Wonder World Dr and SH 123

The consent agenda includes second readings of ordinances on downtown TIRZ funding, rezoning 26.76 acres near Wonder World Drive and SH 123, speed limit increase on FM 110, budget carryforward, and a change order for lift station improvements. Non-consent items include a vote on supporting historic designation for Thompson-Cape Dam and Millrace, discussion of a Comprehensive Plan amendment for 199.49 acres on Francis Harris Lane, and a board appointment. The council will also discuss economic development incentives for two public improvement districts in executive session.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Dec 16, 2025 · 3:00 PM

City Council

City Council discusses survey results and economic development incentives

The City Council will receive a presentation on the 2025 National Community Survey results and discuss potential economic development incentives for two public improvement districts. The meeting includes a work session on community support and the FM-110 Connection Drive Project.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Dec 9, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

Amend Preferred Scenario map for 199.49 acres to Commercial/Employment Low

The Planning and Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from the November 12 meeting, hear a staff presentation requesting to change the Preferred Scenario map for about 199.49 acres from Conservation/Cluster to Commercial/Employment Low, and conduct public hearings on the Historic Preservation Plan and several conditional use and zoning requests.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Dec 2, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

City Council will consider rezoning 112 Smith Lane from SF-6 to ND-3.

The San Marcos City Council will receive staff presentations on the September 2025 financial and investment reports and provide direction to the City Manager. The council will act on a consent agenda that includes a rezoning ordinance, several resolutions for contracts, artwork, grant applications, and fee refunds. Public hearings will be held on a downtown TIRZ financing amendment, a community development block‑grant report, and a large zoning change near Wonder World Drive. The meeting also includes non‑consent ordinances on human services reporting, budget adjustments, and a speed‑limit increase on FM 110, as well as board appointments and discussion of the Flock Safety contract.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Dec 2, 2025 · 3:00 PM

City Council

Council to discuss incentives for Project Shirley Temple and detention pond easement

The City Council will receive an update on the Sister Cities program and policy. In executive session, the council will deliberate on possible incentives for Project Shirley Temple (economic development) and on acquiring an easement for the Sunset Acres Regional Detention Pond (real property). No voting is expected as this is a work session.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council to consider rezoning 112 Smith Lane from SF-6 to ND-3

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance to rezone 2 acres at 112 Smith Lane from Single Family-6 to Neighborhood Density-3. The consent agenda includes applications for TWDB funding totaling over $4.7 million for flood modeling, early warning gauges, and dam evaluations, plus contract amendments and new engineering services. Non-consent items involve allocating $750,000 in human services grants, adjusting a wastewater treatment cost-sharing agreement, and casting votes for appraisal district boards. Discussions include renaming the Dunbar Recreation Center, a possible fee refund for a restaurant's alcohol variance, and an executive session on economic development incentives for projects Shirley Temple and Primrose.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 3:00 PM

City Council

Council to hear grant proposal, discuss incentives for two projects

The City Council will receive a presentation on creating a Heritage Tourism and Preservation Grant and provide direction. The council will also hold an executive session to deliberate economic incentives for Project Shirley Temple and Project Primrose, and discuss the possible sale, lease, or exchange of real property at 201 South LBJ Drive.

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City Council Chambers
Mon Nov 17, 2025 · 5:30 PM

City Council

City Council to approve Ordinance 2025-47 certifying election results, ordering runoff

The City Council will consider approval of Ordinance 2025-47, which canvasses returns and declares the results of the November 4, 2025 General Election for City Council Place One and Place Two. The ordinance also proposes submitting charter amendments to voters, ordering a runoff election for Place Two on December 13, 2025, and establishing early voting and election‑day polling locations. The Council will issue a Certificate of Election for Place One and administer the oath of office. The special meeting is scheduled for 5:30 PM on November 17, 2025 at the City Council Chambers, 630 E. Hopkins St.

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City Council Chambers
Wed Nov 12, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning commission to hear mixed beverage permit renewals and zoning changes

The San Marcos Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on renewals for mixed beverage permits at three locations and a zoning change for 26.8 acres southwest of Wonder World Drive and SH 123. The meeting will be hybrid, with a citizen comment period starting at 6:00 PM.

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City Council Chambers
Wed Nov 5, 2025 · 3:00 PM

City Council

City Council to discuss economic incentives and property lease

The City Council will receive a presentation on the Dunbar Neighborhood History Walk. The body will also meet in executive session to deliberate on economic development incentives and a real property lease.

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City Council Chambers
Wed Nov 5, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council considers pay increases for police and firefighters

The City Council will discuss base pay salary increases for police and fire personnel and the annexation of road rights-of-way. The body will also consider a vehicle lease contract and the termination of a development agreement in Caldwell County.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Oct 28, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission to consider zoning change for 2 acres on Smith Lane

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a zoning change request for 112 Smith Lane from Single Family-6 to Neighborhood Density-3, conditional use permit renewals for alcohol consumption at two locations, a variance for alcohol sales near a school, and an alternative compliance request for a private street in a manufactured home development. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the previous meeting.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Oct 21, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council to approve $12.0M water bond for regional supply project

The San Marcos City Council will consider a series of ordinances, resolutions, and contracts, including a $12,015,000 revenue bond issuance for the Regional Water Supply Contract Project. A public hearing will be held on Ordinance 2025-45 to annex about 5.42 acres of road rights‑of‑way in several corridors. The council will also vote on salary increases for senior officials and approve several procurement contracts and a downtown redevelopment agreement.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Oct 21, 2025 · 3:00 PM

City Council

City Council discusses historic preservation and executive sessions

The San Marcos City Council will hold a work session to discuss a draft Historic Preservation Plan and consider personnel and legal matters in executive session. The meeting will also include a question-and-answer session with the public.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Oct 14, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

P&Z to discuss draft historic preservation plan, code amendments

The Planning and Zoning Commission will receive a staff presentation on the Draft Historic Preservation Plan and hold discussion on proposed Land Development Code and Design Manual amendments. Public hearings are scheduled for two conditional use permits for beer and wine sales: renewal for Hampton Inn and Suites at 106 N IH 35 and new permit for Round Table Pizza at 1430 N IH 35, Suite 120. The commission will also consider approving the 2026 meeting date calendar.

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City Council Chambers
Wed Oct 8, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council will consider an ordinance to hold a general and special election on Nov 4, 2025.

The San Marcos City Council will vote on several consent agenda resolutions, including contracts for transportation planning, creek stabilization, airport runway reimbursement, and ticket writer support. Non‑consent items include an ordinance to schedule a Nov 4, 2025 election for council seats and charter amendments, and an ordinance recognizing tenant organizing rights. The council will also discuss board appointments and enter executive session to consider real‑property, personnel, economic‑development, and legal matters.

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City Council Chambers
Wed Oct 8, 2025 · 3:00 PM

City Council

Council to hear summer park season update, including paid parking pilot

The City Council will receive a staff presentation on the 2025 Summer Season in Riverfront Parks, including the Managed Access Test Plan at Rio Vista Park and an update on the paid parking pilot at the City Park parking lot. The council will then adjourn into executive session to discuss leasing city property at 201 South LBJ Drive, a possible sale or lease for a new city hall, meet and confer agreements with the police and fire associations, economic development incentives for Project Shirley Temple, and legal advice regarding a lawsuit against Canyon Regional Water Authority.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Sep 23, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission to review five alcohol consumption permits for local businesses

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider new and renewal requests for Conditional Use Permits. These permits would allow the on-premise consumption of beer, wine, or mixed beverages at five specific locations.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 3:00 PM

City Council

Council to discuss legal advice on dissolving Cotton Center Agreement and AVSM incentives.

The City Council will hear staff presentations on a proposed Tenant Rights to Organize Ordinance, the Police Department's Policy 4.6.1 regarding vehicle-use surcharges, and an update on the Airport Master Plan. The council may enter executive session to receive legal advice on dissolving the Cotton Center Development Agreement and possible incentives for Project AVSM, and to consider compensation and benefits for the City Manager, Municipal Court Judge, and City Attorney. A citizen comment period and a press Q&A are also scheduled.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council to adopt $371M budget, set tax rate, and raise utility rates

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the final adoption of the FY 2025-2026 operating budget ($371.3 million) and property tax rate (67.69 cents per $100). They will also consider second readings of ordinances raising rates for solid waste, electric, and water/wastewater utilities. Among other consent items are a zoning change at 906 Chestnut Street, several contracts for transit, traffic signals, HVAC, and a healthcare clinic for city employees, plus an extension of the economic development partnership.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Sep 9, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning Commission holds public hearings on five conditional use and compliance requests

The San Marcos Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on five items. The items include renewal of a Conditional Use Permit for on‑premise beer and wine at 1208 S IH 35 (La Fonda Alcohol), a new Conditional Use Permit for an auto body repair and paint shop at 320 S Stagecoach Trail, a renewal of a Conditional Use Permit for mixed beverages at 1625 Hunter Road (Jack’s Roadhouse), and an alternative compliance request for two irregularly shaped lots at 100 Riverside Drive. Commissioners may also act on the regular meeting minutes from August 26, 2025 by a single motion.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

City Council to hold public hearings on $371 million operating budget and tax rate

The City Council will hold public hearings to consider a $371,102,562 operating budget and a tax rate of 67.69 cents per $100 of taxable value. The body will also discuss rate changes for electric, water, wastewater, and solid waste services. Additionally, the council will consider several land annexations and rezoning requests.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 3:00 PM

City Council

Council to consider purchase of Old Southside School property and lease of 201 South LBJ

The San Marcos City Council will hold a work session with a citizen comment period and a staff presentation on the FY 2026 Capital Improvements Program. The council may move into executive session to discuss the possible purchase of the Old Southside School property between Cheatham Street and I‑35, the lease of city‑owned property at 201 South LBJ Drive, and a contract for economic development services with the Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership. They will also consider compensation, benefits, and goal‑setting for the City Manager, Municipal Court Judge, City Attorney, and City Clerk. The meeting includes a public Q&A before adjournment.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Aug 26, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission to consider new convenience store with gas sales on Posey Road

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several conditional use permit requests, including a new permit for a convenience store with gasoline sales at the corner of Posey Road and Old Bastrop Highway, and renewals of alcohol permits for three existing businesses. The consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Aug 19, 2025 · 3:00 PM

City Council

Council to discuss FY 2025-2026 proposed budget and give staff direction

The City Council will receive a staff presentation and hold discussion on the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Proposed Budget, and provide direction to staff. The council will also convene in executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to conduct annual evaluations of the City Manager, Municipal Court Judge, City Attorney, and City Clerk.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Aug 19, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

City Council to vote on annexations, zoning, and budget hearings

The City Council will consider approving ordinances for annexing land along IH-35 and Francis Harris Lane, amending flood hazard standards, and setting dates for the FY 2025-2026 budget and tax rate public hearings. The meeting also includes approval of contracts for mowing services and updates to public improvement district plans.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Aug 12, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission to review alcohol permits and zoning change for 906 Chestnut Street

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings for eight conditional use permits regarding the on-premise consumption of alcohol at various businesses. The body will also consider a zoning change request for a 0.77-acre property on Chestnut Street.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Aug 5, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

City Council to approve $40 million downtown hotel incentive and multiple zoning changes

The San Marcos City Council will consider a series of ordinances and resolutions, including annexing and rezoning about 10 acres of the UMC Subdivision, rezoning 26.77 acres on East McCarty Lane, and changing zoning for the UMC site to Heavy Commercial. The council will also vote on a Chapter 380 Economic Development Incentive Agreement that provides partial hotel occupancy and sales‑tax rebates for a new downtown hotel at 429 North Guadalupe Street, with a minimum $40,000,000 capital investment. Additional items include contracts for traffic control, a forklift purchase, software licensing, and allocation of $754,405 in CDBG funds for housing and community development.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Aug 5, 2025 · 3:00 PM

City Council

City Council to discuss utility fees and potential new city hall site

The City Council will review a community survey and recommendations regarding utility fees and penalties. The body will also hold an executive session to discuss economic incentives, real property acquisitions, and personnel evaluations.

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City Council Chambers
Mon Jul 28, 2025 · 2:00 PM

City Council

City Council to evaluate City Manager, Municipal Judge, and City Attorney

The City Council will meet in executive session to conduct annual appointee evaluations. The body will discuss performance goals and provide evaluations for the City Manager, Municipal Judge, and City Attorney.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Jul 22, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

Zoning change for 7.3 acres near IH 35 from Future Development to Heavy Industrial

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone approximately 7.30 acres along southbound IH 35 from Future Development to Heavy Industrial. The commission will also consider two other zoning changes and four conditional use permit renewals for alcohol consumption at restaurants. A staff presentation on the Riley's Pointe Qualified Watershed Protection Plan Phase 1 is scheduled for discussion.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Jul 1, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council considers $3.5M design contract for FM 1978 Water Reclamation Facility

The City Council will discuss infrastructure projects, including water reclamation and wastewater plant expansion. The body is also considering zoning changes, annexations, and a $40 million hotel development incentive in downtown San Marcos.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Jul 1, 2025 · 3:00 PM

City Council

Council to discuss economic incentives, city hall land, ARPA funds

At this work session, the City Council will receive updates on Community Development Block Grant and Human Services Advisory Board funding, as well as the status of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The Council will also convene in executive session to deliberate economic development incentives for Project AVSM and Project Cat Tree, the Village at Posey Road Public Improvement District proposal, and the possible purchase of land for a new city hall and other city uses. No votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and direction to staff.

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City Council Chambers
Thu Jun 26, 2025 · 5:30 PM

City Council

City Council will review the FY 2024‑25 financial update and FY 2025‑26 budget draft

The San Marcos City Council will hold a budget workshop on June 26, 2025. Council members will hear a staff presentation on the Fiscal Year 2024‑2025 financial update and a preliminary Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 budget. The agenda includes a citizen comment period and a public question‑and‑answer session. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Jun 24, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission to consider a Conditional Use Permit for gasoline sales at 1716 HW 123

The Planning and Zoning Commission will approve the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes and consider a renewal of a Master Plan for roughly 471.94 acres at Rattler Road and Highway 123. It will hold a public hearing and decide on a Conditional Use Permit request by SH 123 Wonderworld LLC to allow gasoline sales at 1716 HW 123. The commission will also receive a staff presentation and discuss water and wastewater impact fees.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Jun 10, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission to hear zoning change and mixed‑beverage permits at June meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three Conditional Use Permit renewals that would allow on‑premise consumption of mixed beverages at First Watch Daytime Café (1506 N IH 35, Ste 101), Courtyard by Marriott (625 Commercial Loop), and Axis (202 N LBJ Dr, Ste A). The commission will also consider a zoning change request to reclassify about 10.03 acres at 1550 Clovis Barker Rd. from Future Development to Heavy Commercial. The agenda includes approval of the May 27 meeting minutes by a single motion.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Jun 3, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council to consider negotiating development deal for 785-acre data center project

Council will receive staff presentations on quarterly financial and investment reports and the Five-Year Sidewalk Maintenance Program. The consent agenda includes numerous contracts and amendments, such as a police license plate recognition system, park improvements, drainage relocation, and grant applications for street and path projects. Public hearings are scheduled for two new parking permit zones and the Community Development Block Grant consolidated plan for housing and community development.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Jun 3, 2025 · 3:00 PM

City Council

City Council to review FY 2026 Capital Improvements Program

The City Council will receive staff presentations on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget's capital improvements and the Police Department's take-home vehicle program. The body will also hold an executive session to discuss economic incentives and property acquisition.

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City Council Chambers
Tue May 27, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission to hold public hearings on three conditional use permits for alcohol sales

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider three conditional use permits for on-premise alcohol consumption at restaurants. Two are new requests (Grins Restaurant for mixed beverages at 802 N LBJ Drive, Sabor y Vida for beer & wine at 311 E Hopkins St) and one is a renewal (Rogelio's for mixed beverages at 625 S LBJ Dr). The consent agenda includes approval of the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes.

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City Council Chambers
Tue May 20, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council to hear public comments on Downtown TIRZ funding increase

The council will hold a public hearing on amending the Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 5 plan to increase funding for downtown operations. They will also receive a presentation on the 2025 Point In Time count of homelessness and a final report from the Charter Review Commission. The consent agenda includes a $938,153.70 contract for police station improvements, speed limit reductions on multiple streets, and several other contracts and grants.

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City Council Chambers
Tue May 20, 2025 · 3:00 PM

City Council

City Council to discuss preliminary Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget

The City Council will receive staff presentations and provide direction on the preliminary Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and Capital Improvements Program. The body will also review preparations for the 2025 Riverfront Parks summer season. An executive session is scheduled to discuss legal matters, real property, and personnel.

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City Council Chambers
Tue May 13, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

Public hearing on zoning change for 26.77 acres on East McCarty Lane

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a zoning change from CD-4 to CD-5 for 26.77 acres on East McCarty Lane, a replat of Lot 1 of Gil-Mor Company Subdivision to create Guadalupe Crossing, and a renewal of a conditional use permit for on-premise mixed beverage consumption at Bazaar. The commission also will receive an update on the Joint City Council/Planning and Zoning Commission Conditional Use Permit Committee.

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City Council Chambers
Tue May 6, 2025 · 3:00 PM

City Council

Council to discuss proposed ceasefire resolution in executive session

The San Marcos City Council will convene in a special meeting for executive session to receive legal advice on three matters: a proposed resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, changes in federal grant requirements, and an ongoing court case regarding the city's enforcement of marijuana laws. No action is scheduled; the meeting is limited to legal consultation.

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City Council Chambers
Tue May 6, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council to consider resolution calling for ceasefire in Palestine

City Council will discuss a resolution regarding a ceasefire in Palestine and an arms embargo on Israel. The body is also considering several park improvement contracts and security system funding updates.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Apr 22, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission to review 2026 Capital Improvement Program and alcohol permits

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a recommendation for the 2026 Capital Improvement Program. The body will also hold public hearings regarding four conditional use permits for alcohol consumption at local businesses.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Apr 15, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council to consider $68M in bonds for infrastructure

The San Marcos City Council will vote on issuing $37.6 million in certificates of obligation and $30.45 million in water/wastewater bonds for capital projects. Other agenda items include proposed speed limit reductions in the Wallace Addition neighborhood, a conditional use permit for student housing near West Hutchison Street, and creation of the La Cima Municipal Management District. The council will also discuss a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Palestine.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Apr 15, 2025 · 3:00 PM

City Council

Council to get update on New City Hall/Hopkins City Center Project

The City Council will receive a staff update on the New City Hall/Hopkins City Center Project and provide direction. They will also convene in executive session to receive legal advice on acquiring multifamily residential developments via tax-exempt housing finance and public facilities corporations.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Apr 1, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council to consider rezoning 14.8 acres for manufactured homes and $2.5M lift station

The council will receive an update from the Charter Review Commission and provide direction. On the consent agenda, they will vote on rezoning 14.798 acres on FM-110 from Light Industrial to Manufactured Home district, approve contracts for park improvements (Victory Gardens and Swift Memorial parks), police equipment and license plate recognition technology, leases with Calaboose Museum, annexation of 18.25 acres near IH-35, and other items. Non-consent items include awarding a $2.5 million contract for the Davis Lane Lift Station and Gravity Main Improvements, discussing the Village at Posey Road Public Improvement District, and making board appointments.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Apr 1, 2025 · 3:00 PM

City Council

Council to review SPIN scooter pilot results and bicycle community status

The City Council will receive staff presentations on the city's Bicycle Friendly Community designation and the results of a six-month SPIN scooter pilot program. Council will provide direction on whether to make the scooter service area east of IH 35 permanent and expand it further. The body will also receive an update on the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan.

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City Council Chambers
Thu Mar 27, 2025 · 5:30 PM

City Council

Council to discuss San Marcos Housing Authority programs and operations

This is a joint workshop between the City Council and the San Marcos Housing Authority. No formal votes are scheduled. The council will hold a discussion on the Housing Authority's programs, services, operations, and processes, and may provide direction as appropriate.

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San Marcos Activity Center - 501 E. Hopkins St.
Tue Mar 25, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

P&Z Commission to consider height increase and zoning changes for student housing and industrial land

The San Marcos Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a request to increase the building height limit from five to seven stories for a student housing project at 210 W. Hutchison St. The body will also hold public hearings on a zoning change to Light Industrial for 199.49 acres on Francis Harris Lane and renew several Conditional Use Permits for alcohol service at local businesses.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Mar 18, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Public hearing on rezoning 14.8 acres to manufactured home district

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance to rezone 14.8 acres near FM-110 from Light Industrial to Manufactured Home District. Other major items include a discussion on a stormwater utility fee waiver for the school district, a feasibility study contract for Cape's Dam Complex, and executive sessions on economic development incentives and land acquisition. Consent agenda items include annexation of La Cima Entry Lot and various ordinance amendments.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Mar 18, 2025 · 3:00 PM

City Council

Council to discuss Downtown Area Plan, ALPR policies, and Project Cat Tree incentives

City Council will hear presentations on the Downtown Area Plan implementation and on Police Department Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) policies. Council will also convene in executive session to discuss economic development incentives for Project Cat Tree and possible land acquisition for Upper Purgatory Creek Natural Area. No formal votes are expected at this work session.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Mar 4, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council to consider amended development agreement for 1,046-acre Riverbend Ranch project

The city council will hold public hearings and consider several major items, including an amended development agreement for a 1,046-acre mixed-use project between Old Bastrop Highway and the San Marcos River, and the Blanco Gardens Neighborhood Area Plan. They will also vote on construction contracts for Sessom Creek bank stabilization ($2.53 million) and a municipal court renovation ($2.47 million), plus multiple annexation requests and ordinance changes. The meeting includes a presentation on the 2025-2029 CDBG Consolidated Plan and a discussion on waiving stormwater fees for the school district.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Mar 4, 2025 · 3:00 PM

City Council

Council to discuss lawsuit settlement and EMS contracts

The City Council will hear a presentation from Evoke Wellness San Marcos on providing mental health services for police referrals and receive a 2024 public safety update from the Police Department. The council will then convene in executive session to receive legal advice regarding a pending lawsuit (Whisper Master Community, LP vs. City, Cause No. 24-2917) and matters related to emergency medical services contracts. A citizen comment period and question-and-answer session are also scheduled.

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City Council Chambers
Thu Feb 27, 2025 · 5:30 PM

City Council

Council holds workshop on FY 2025-2026 budget policy

The City Council will receive a staff presentation and hold a discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Policy. The council may provide direction to the City Manager based on the discussion. This is a workshop only, with no formal votes expected.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Feb 25, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission to consider zoning change for 14.8 acres to Manufactured Home

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four items: an alternative compliance request for cut and fill at a PEC substation, conditional use permits for mixed beverage consumption at Logie's On The Square and Olive Garden, and a zoning change from Light Industrial to Manufactured Home for 14.798 acres. Two related items (Preferred Scenario Amendment and zoning change at 904 Francis Harris Lane) have been postponed by the applicant. The consent agenda includes approval of the February 11 meeting minutes.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Feb 18, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

San Marcos Council considers $67.8M in certificates of obligation for city projects

City Council will discuss the issuance of two sets of certificates of obligation for infrastructure and a new wastewater treatment plant. The body is also considering various contract extensions, zoning changes, and the adoption of the FY 2025-2026 Strategic Plan.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Feb 18, 2025 · 3:00 PM

City Council

City Council to review utility assistance and American Rescue Plan funding

The City Council will receive staff presentations on utility payment assistance and the status of American Rescue Plan funding. The body will provide direction to the City Manager on these items. An executive session is scheduled to discuss legal matters and real property.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Feb 11, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit at 600 Centerpoint Road

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a Conditional Use Permit for warehouse/office and storage at 600 Centerpoint Road. They will also receive a presentation on amending the Preferred Scenario map for 199 acres near Francis Harris Lane from Conservation/Cluster to Commercial/Employment Low. Additionally, a public hearing is scheduled for the Blanco Gardens Neighborhood Area Plan. The consent agenda includes approval of the January 28 meeting minutes.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Feb 4, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council to vote on rezoning 3.7 acres, annexation, and $265k bucket truck

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance to rezone 3.7 acres on Post Road from SF-6 to CD-4. The consent agenda includes contracts for WIC nutrition funding, legislative consulting services, and a $265,191 bucket truck for advanced metering infrastructure. Other items include annexation of a 0.81-acre La Cima entry lot, police license plate recognition technology, and appointments to various boards and committees. The council will also discuss a lawsuit settlement in executive session.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Feb 4, 2025 · 3:00 PM

City Council

Council hears FY25 CIP projects, debt issuance, lawsuit settlement advice

This is a City Council work session to receive a staff presentation on approved FY 2025 Capital Improvement Program projects and related funding, including proposed debt issuance. Council will also hear results and recommendations from an Equity Cabinet pilot research study led by Texas State University and provide direction to the City Manager. An executive session is scheduled to receive legal advice regarding a pending lawsuit and possible settlement. The meeting includes citizen comment and a question-and-answer session with press and public.

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City Council Chambers
Fri Jan 31, 2025 · 8:30 AM

City Council

City Council holds FY 2025-2026 visioning workshop on growth, infrastructure, flood mitigation

The San Marcos City Council will hold a visioning session to discuss priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. Topics include growth, economic development, transportation, infrastructure, flood mitigation, and staffing. No votes are scheduled; staff will receive direction.

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San Marcos Activity Center 501 E. Hopkins St.
Thu Jan 30, 2025 · 8:30 AM

City Council

City Council holds visioning workshop for FY 2025-2026

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss topics for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and vision, including growth, infrastructure, and flood mitigation. The meeting will include a citizen comment period and a question-and-answer session.

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San Marcos Activity Center 501 E. Hopkins St.
Tue Jan 28, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

Public hearing for beer & wine permit at Lab C Food Kitchen

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit to allow on-premise consumption of beer and wine at Lab C Food Kitchen, located at 200 Springtown Way, Apt 124. The consent agenda includes approval of the January 14 meeting minutes. Citizen comments and a Q&A session are also scheduled.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Jan 21, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council to vote on settlement for water service to 306-acre tract

The San Marcos City Council will consider a settlement agreement with Qualico Developments to provide water and wastewater service to a 306-acre tract west of Centerpoint Road. The council also will hear a presentation on the Blanco Gardens Neighborhood Area Plan and vote on a one-year extension of a $950,000 contract for water meters. Several consent agenda items include amendments to the development code and contracts for pump repair.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Jan 21, 2025 · 3:00 PM

City Council

Council to hear traffic calming pilot for Sessom and Academy

The City Council will receive a staff presentation on the Sessom Drive and Academy Street Traffic Calming Pilot project and provide direction. They will also receive an update on the city's water supply portfolio. The council will convene in executive session to discuss a possible lease of real property at 201 South LBJ Drive.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Jan 7, 2025 · 3:00 PM

City Council

Council to discuss Chamber of Commerce goals and real estate lease

The City Council will receive a presentation on the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce 2025 Strategic Goals. The body will also meet in executive session to discuss legal advice regarding real property and utility service agreements.

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City Council Chambers
Tue Jan 7, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

City Council to approve $643,800 police range safety contract and other items

The San Marcos City Council will consider a series of ordinances, resolutions and contracts, including a $643,800 contract to install a bullet containment trap at the police department shooting range. Other items include a $550,000 grant to non‑profit human services agencies, a $200,000 per‑firm stormwater consulting agreement, and a public hearing on a Development Code amendment aligning with the Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan. The council will also discuss executive‑session matters such as a possible lease of city property at 201 South LBJ Drive.

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City Council Chambers