San Marcos
Upcoming
TIRZ Number 5 Board - (Downtown)
The San Marcos TIRZ #5 Board will consider approving a $1.57 million funding request for FY27 Main Street projects, including intersection improvements, downtown maintenance, and engineering services for a festival street. The board will also discuss amending the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone's Project and Financing Plan.
- Approval of $1,569,687 for FY27 Main Street projects
- Amendment of TIRZ #5 Project and Financing Plan
- Engineering services for downtown flexible festival street
- Intersection and sidewalk infrastructure improvements
- Downtown maintenance and personnel funding
TIRZ Number 5 Board - (Downtown)
The TIRZ 5 Board will decide on a funding request for FY27 Main Street downtown projects, including intersection and sidewalk improvements, maintenance, engineering for a flexible festival street, and aesthetic upgrades. They will also consider amending the Project and Financing Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 5. The board will approve previous meeting minutes and set future meeting dates.
- Approve FY27 Main Street downtown projects funding request
- Amend Project and Financing Plan for TIRZ No. 5
- Intersection and sidewalk infrastructure improvements
- Engineering services for downtown flexible festival street
- Aesthetic improvements related to lighting and landscaping
City Council
At this work session, the City Council will receive presentations on the city's community brand, an update to water and wastewater impact fees, and draft preliminary designs for the Riverfront and Eastside Regional Park. The council will then convene in executive session to discuss appointment of a new municipal court judge, legal advice on a lawsuit by Hays County ESD No. 9, and an officer-involved shooting on June 26, 2026.
- Presentation on community brand
- Staff update on Water and Wastewater Impact Fees
- Draft preliminary designs for Riverfront and Eastside Regional Park
- Executive session: appointment of new presiding judge for Municipal Court
- Executive session: legal advice on Hays County ESD No. 9 lawsuit and officer-involved shooting
City Council
The San Marcos City Council will hold public hearings and consider multiple items, including a development agreement for 643 acres near SH 123 and FM 1978 that includes a city water reclamation facility, a $23 million loan for a water storage tank, and an expansion of the River Bridge Ranch Public Improvement District (PID) from $10 million to $60 million. Consent agenda items cover contracts for utility consulting, engineering, and equipment purchases.
- Public hearing on Development Agreement with JLCB 710 Investments for 643 acres including city water reclamation facility
- Approval of $23M TWDB loan application for Blanco Vista Elevated Storage Tank
- River Bridge Ranch PID boundary reduction and cost increase from $10M to $60M
- Sale of used 2014 Spartan aerial ladder truck to Austin Community College for $321,000
- Contract with BGE Inc. for North Side 12-inch Water Connection Project design ($500,000)
City Council
The City Council will review a $80,000 community branding initiative and updates to water and wastewater impact fees. They will also discuss preliminary designs for the Riverfront and Eastside Regional Park.
- $80,000 community branding presentation
- Water and Wastewater Impact Fee updates
- Riverfront and Eastside Regional Park preliminary designs
- Personnel matter: San Marcos Municipal Court presiding judge appointment
- Legal discussion regarding Hays County Emergency Services District No. 9 litigation
City Council
The City Council will consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts and resolutions, including utility consulting, water projects, and equipment sales. Public hearings are scheduled for a major development agreement covering 643 acres north of SH 123 and FM 1978, a low-income housing tax credit application for the Riverstone project, and an amendment to the River Bridge Ranch PID increasing costs to $60 million.
- Development agreement with JLCB 710 Investments for 643 acres including a city-owned water reclamation facility
- Application for $23 million from Texas Water Development Board for Blanco Vista Elevated Storage Tank
- Sale of 2014 Spartan aerial ladder truck to Austin Community College for $321,000
- Change order for Dunbar Water and Wastewater Improvement Project totaling $7,397,390
- Amendment to River Bridge Ranch PID increasing estimated costs from $10 million to $60 million
Human Services Advisory Board
This is a notice of potential quorum for the Human Services Advisory Board during a City Council meeting. No action can be taken by the board at this event.
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings for two Certificates of Appropriateness. The body will decide on pedestrian improvements in a historic alley and a facade material change for a local business.
- HPC-26-02: Installation of seating in Kissing Alley (100 Block East Hopkins Street) to convert it to a pedestrian-oriented alley
- HPC-26-06: Replacement of stucco skirting with brick-style galvanized metal at 617 West Hopkins Street
- Progress update on the Dunbar School Home Economics Building restoration
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on two Certificate of Appropriateness requests: one for installing seating in Kissing Alley as part of a pedestrian-oriented alley conversion (HPC-26-02), and another for replacing stucco skirting with metal skirting on a West Hopkins Street property (HPC-26-06). The commission will also consider approval of the May 7, 2026 meeting minutes and receive updates on committee reports, grant opportunities, and the Dunbar School Home Economics Building restoration.
- Public hearing on HPC-26-02: Certificate of Appropriateness for seating in Kissing Alley (100 Block East Hopkins Street) as part of alley conversion project
- Public hearing on HPC-26-06: Certificate of Appropriateness for skirting replacement at 617 West Hopkins Street
- Consider approval of May 7, 2026 meeting minutes
- Update on Dunbar School Home Economics Building restoration progress
Last 30 days
City Council
The San Marcos Police Department is hosting a community meeting for the East Guadalupe, Hunter’s Hill, Rio Vista, and Victory Gardens areas. City Council members may attend, but no official city business or council actions will be taken during this session.
- Police neighborhood conversation: Sector 4
Main Street Advisory Board
Members of the City Council and several advisory boards will attend a presentation by the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association. The session focuses on the legal and effective uses of local hotel occupancy taxes. No official city business or voting will take place.
- Educational workshop led by Scott Joslove
Convention & Visitor Bureau Board
This is not a regular meeting but a public workshop on legal and effective uses of hotel occupancy tax, presented by the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association. No formal decisions or actions will be taken by any board or council in attendance.
- Educational workshop by Texas Hotel & Lodging Association President Scott Joslove
- Topics: legal and effective uses of local hotel occupancy tax
Arts Commission
This is a notice of a potential quorum for a Hotel Occupancy Tax workshop. The Arts Commission may discuss city business but cannot take any action. No decisions will be made at this workshop.
- Hotel Occupancy Tax workshop discussion
City Council
The City Council will receive a staff presentation and hold discussion on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 financial update and the preliminary Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. This is the final budget workshop before the proposed budget is submitted in August. Council will provide direction to the City Manager on budget priorities, including community engagement feedback and departmental service levels.
- Discussion on FY 2027 budget including community input from 3 townhalls and participatory budgeting
- Update on hiring freeze (24 frozen positions) and retirement incentive eliminating 28 positions, saving $2.7M annually
- Department service level impacts due to flat operating budgets and managed hiring
- Compensation philosophy and peer city salary comparisons for retention
- Key performance indicators to be submitted with proposed budget on August 18
City Council
The City Council is holding a special meeting to interview and deliberate on candidates for the position of Municipal Court Judge. The council will take formal action or provide direction to staff following an executive session.
- Appointment of a Municipal Court Judge
City Council
The City Council will receive a staff presentation on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Financial Update and the preliminary Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. Council members will discuss the budget and provide direction to the City Manager. This is a workshop meeting with no formal votes.
- Receive staff presentation and hold discussion on FY 2025-2026 financial update and preliminary FY 2026-2027 budget
Arts Commission
This is a notice of a potential quorum for the Arts Commission to attend a public art dedication at the Price Center. The commission cannot take any action during this event; it is purely ceremonial.
- Public art dedication at Price Center, 222 W. San Antonio Street
Economic Development Board
The Economic Development Board will discuss potential changes to its Economic Development Policy, including amendments to incentive agreements and fee waivers, as well as updates to targeted industries and definitions. No action items are scheduled. The board will also receive reports on business retention, outreach, and a local business survey.
- Discuss amendments to Chapter 312 and 380 agreements, fee waivers, and incentive criteria
- Update targeted industries and policy definitions
- Receive updates on business retention and workforce efforts
- Review communication and outreach strategy updates
- Receive update on local business survey
Economic Development Board
The Economic Development Board will discuss potential changes to the city's economic development policy, including amendments to incentive agreements and fee waivers. The meeting will also include approval of previous meeting minutes and updates on business retention and attraction efforts.
- Approval of May 27, 2026 meeting minutes
- Discussion on Economic Development Policy amendments
- Updates on Business Retention and Expansion
- Updates on Economic and Local Business Development Attraction
- Presentation on Transportation Master Plan (future agenda)
Cemetery Commission
The Cemetery Commission will consider approving the May 27, 2026 meeting minutes and receive reports on cemetery conditions and the status of the cemetery expansion project, which has been delayed due to water restriction changes.
- Approval of May 27, 2026 meeting minutes
- Report on cemetery condition from scheduled commissioners
- Staff report on cemetery expansion project status
- Project plans modified to meet new water restrictions
Arts Commission
The Arts Commission will meet to plan the 2027 Arts and Cultural Grant process and discuss a potential Eco Art Project. The body will also review financial reports and receive updates from various arts committees and task forces.
- Discussion on 2027 Arts and Cultural Grant process
- Discussion on a potential Eco Art Project
- Approval of alternate meeting dates for November and December
- Financial report review (FY 2026 budget shows 25.01% utilization)
- Reports from Mural Arts, Community Engagement, and Performing Arts Center Task Force
Planning & Zoning Commission
The commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permit renewals for alcohol sales at Bluebonnet Copacking and Valentino's. They will also consider renewing the master plan for a 471.94-acre development at Rattler Road and Highway 123. The commission may enter executive session to discuss legal advice on conditional use permits.
- Renewal of master plan for 471.94-acre Cottonwood Creek development at Rattler Rd & Hwy 123
- Public hearing: CUP renewal for Bluebonnet Copacking for beer & wine at 110 E MLK Dr Suite 130
- Public hearing: CUP renewal for Valentino's for mixed beverages at 110 N LBJ Dr
- Approval of June 9, 2026 meeting minutes
- Executive session for legal advice on conditional use permits
Planning & Zoning Commission
The commission will consider renewing a master plan for a 471.94-acre development at Rattler Road and Highway 123, and hold public hearings on renewing conditional use permits for Bluebonnet Copacking (beer/wine) and Valentino's (mixed beverages). They will also approve previous meeting minutes and may discuss legal advice on CUPs in executive session.
- Renewal of master plan for 471.94-acre Cottonwood Creek development at Rattler Rd & Hwy 123
- Public hearing: renewal of CUP for Bluebonnet Copacking at 110 E MLK Dr Suite 130 (on-premise beer/wine)
- Public hearing: renewal of CUP for Valentino's at 110 N LBJ Dr (on-premise mixed beverages)
- Approval of June 9, 2026 meeting minutes
Housing Authority
The Board of Commissioners will discuss updating the personnel policy manual and approving a new employee benefits package through Colonial Life. The meeting also includes updates to the public housing utility allowance schedule and legal consultations regarding governance and pending claims.
- Adoption of Personnel Policy Manual (Resolution No. 2026-06.23.001)
- Approval of Colonial Life employee benefits effective July 1, 2026
- Updated Public Housing Utility Allowance Schedule
- New procedures for virtual meeting attendance (Resolution No. 2026-06.23.002)
- Executive session regarding Riverstone and Texas Housing Foundation negotiations
Library Board
The San Marcos Library Board will approve the May minutes and review routine staff reports on website accessibility and performance metrics. The board will also vote on a new meeting room policy for library facilities.
- Approval of May 2026 meeting minutes
- Vote on new library meeting room policy
- Review of website accessibility (WCAG) updates
- Director's monthly report and key performance indicators
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will consider approval of May meeting minutes and discuss a proposal for a Community Trinket Box at Franklin Square Park. Staff will provide updates on Summer 2026 operations and managed access at Rio Vista, as well as current Parks & Recreation projects. No final decisions are expected on the discussion items.
- Approval of May 21, 2026 regular meeting minutes
- Proposal for Community Trinket Box at Franklin Square Park
- Staff update on Summer 2026 operations and Managed Access at Rio Vista
- Staff update on current Parks & Recreation projects
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will discuss a proposal for a Community Trinket Box at Franklin Square Park and receive updates on Summer 2026 operations and managed access at Rio Vista, including a $5 fee for out-of-area visitors starting June 20. They will also review current parks projects such as Cape's Dam feasibility study ($500,000 CIP) and design plans for Eastside Regional Park/Quail Creek and Riverfront Parks.
- Community Trinket Box proposal at Franklin Square Park
- Rio Vista managed access fee of $5 for out-of-area visitors on weekends/holidays begins June 20
- Summer 2026 operations update including park ambassadors and Perry Weather alert system
- Current projects update: Cape's Dam ($500,000 CIP), Eastside Regional Park design ($250,000), River Parks design ($188,000), Mill Street Park improvements ($300,000)
- Approval of May 21, 2026 meeting minutes
Neighborhood Commission
The Neighborhood Commission will discuss the status of the Tenant Bill of Rights and next steps. They will also consider a recommendation resolution for the Riverfront and Eastside Regional Park Preliminary Design Plans at a July 7 work session. The meeting includes citizen comment, approval of previous minutes, and community updates.
- Discuss Tenant Bill of Rights status and next steps
- July 7 work session for Recommendation Resolution on Riverfront and Eastside Regional Park Preliminary Design Plans
- Consider approval of May 20, 2026 meeting minutes
- Citizen comment period (3 minutes per person, register by noon on June 17)
- No meeting in July; reconvene in August
Neighborhood Commission
The Neighborhood Commission will discuss the status of the Tenant Bill of Rights and next steps. They will also consider approving the May 20, 2026 meeting minutes and hear updates from the Community Vitality Coordinator. A future work session on July 7 is scheduled to finalize a recommendation on the Riverfront and Eastside Regional Park design plans.
- Discuss Tenant Bill of Rights status and next steps
- Approve May 20, 2026 meeting minutes
- Reminder: no July meeting; reconvene August
- July 7 work session on Riverfront and Eastside Regional Park design plans
- Update from Community Vitality Coordinator Tiffany Harris
Human Services Advisory Board
The Human Services Advisory Board will review preliminary scores and proposed funding allocations for grant applications. The board aims to select recipient agencies and determine funding amounts to recommend to the City Council.
- Selection of FY 2026-2027 Human Services Grant recipients
- Approval of the 2027 Human Services Advisory Board Annual Calendar
City Council
The Council will receive a staff update on the proposed new City Hall and downtown redevelopment project. Discussion includes site location options, financing considerations, and recommendations from the steering committee regarding future development steps.
- New City Hall / Hopkins City Center Project update
- Potential sale of electric substation assets
- Development incentives for River Bridge Ranch Public Improvement District
- Lease of City-owned land at 201 South LBJ Drive
- Hiring of emergency medical services personnel
City Council
The City Council will consider a $5.6 million contract to remodel and expand Fire Station No. 3 on Hunter Road, and hold a second reading on a comprehensive development code update addressing data centers, parkland dedication, and tree mitigation. Public hearings are scheduled for a student housing project at 325 N. Comanche Street, establishment of a Historic Preservation Plan Oversight Committee, and tax-exempt bonds up to $49 million for Redwood Apartments. Consent agenda items include contracts for stormwater drainage improvements, fire truck outfitting, and additional funding for a home repair program.
- $5.6M contract to expand Fire Station No. 3 at 2420 Hunter Road
- Final reading of ordinance to allow 60-foot HEB sign at McCarty Commons
- Public hearing on $49M tax-exempt bonds for Redwood Apartments
- $793,998 for drainage improvements in Sunset Acres Subdivision
- $750,986 for flood reduction along Staples Road and Cape Road
City Council
The council will review several large-scale engineering and construction contracts, including a $5.6 million fire station remodel. They are also considering zoning changes for an HEB sign, student housing at 325 North Comanche Street, and various stormwater and subdivision improvements.
- Fire Station No. 3 remodel: $5,635,343
- Stormwater/drainage improvements near Staples Road: $750,986
- Sunset Acres Subdivision improvements: $793,998
- HEB sign height approval for McCarty Commons
- Student housing and building height changes at 325 North Comanche Street
City Council
The Council will receive an update on the New City Hall/Hopkins Urban Center project. They will also meet in executive session to discuss utility assets, emergency medical staffing, economic incentives for River Bridge Ranch, and city land leasing.
- Update on New City Hall/Hopkins Urban Center project
- Deliberation on sale of electrical substation assets
- Discussion regarding emergency medical services personnel hiring
- Economic development incentives for River Bridge Ranch Public Improvement District
- Lease of city-owned land at 201 South LBJ Drive
City Council
The City Council will review several large-scale engineering and construction agreements. Key items include a $5.6 million fire station remodel, water impact fee updates, and student housing requests for North Comanche Street.
- Fire Station No. 3 expansion/remodel: $5,635,343
- Drainage infrastructure at Wallace Addition: $750,986
- Sunset Acres Subdivision improvements: $793,998
- HEB signage modification for McCarty Commons
- Student housing and height variance for 325 North Comanche Street
City Council
The council will receive a staff update regarding the Hopkins City Center project. Additionally, leaders will meet in executive session to discuss utility assets, emergency medical personnel, economic development incentives, and city land leases.
- Hopkins City Center / New City Hall project update
- Sale of electric substation assets
- Hiring of emergency medical services personnel
- River Bridge Ranch Public Improvement District incentives
- Lease of City-owned land at 201 South LBJ Drive
Parking Advisory Board
The Parking Advisory Board will review a parking analysis and consider a resolution regarding a Downtown Parking Benefit District. Members will also discuss outreach to stakeholders and review the status of a paid parking pilot program.
- Recommendation Resolution for Downtown San Marcos Parking Analysis and Parking Benefit District
- Update on City Park Paid Parking Pilot Program
- Updated Parking Income Statement
- Student education flyer for downtown parking
Parking Advisory Board
The Parking Advisory Board will consider and vote on a recommendation resolution for a Downtown Parking Benefit District. They will also receive updates on parking enforcement reports, an income statement, a flyer to educate Texas State students, and the City Park Paid Parking Pilot Program. A discussion will be held on presenting to stakeholders about the district.
- Vote on recommendation resolution for Downtown Parking Benefit District
- Discuss presenting to stakeholders for feedback on the district
- Receive update on City Park Paid Parking Pilot Program
- Receive update on student education flyer for downtown parking
- Approval of May 18, 2026 meeting minutes
Civil Service Commission: Visit Meet/Confer Negotiations for agendas regarding Police and Fire
The Civil Service Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a protest regarding the Police Corporal's examination given on May 29, 2026. They will also consider approval of minutes from February 5, 2026, and hold a public Q&A session.
- Consider approval of minutes from February 5, 2026 meeting
- Consider protest of questions from Police Corporal's examination (May 29, 2026)
- Public Q&A session on agenda items (3-minute limit per speaker)