New Braunfels, TX

Downtown Parking Revenue Advisory Committee

The Downtown Parking Revenue Advisory Committee will discuss and possibly recommend changes to the Downtown Managed Parking Program for the Downtown Board's consideration. They will also hear a presentation on parking reinvestment projects for FY27 and receive an update on the Curb Management Study. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and public comments.

• Discussion and possible action on Downtown Managed Parking Program changes (item 26-879)
• Presentation on upcoming parking reinvestment projects and potential FY27 projects (item 26-1025)
• Update on Curb Management Study (item 26-1007)
• Approval of August 11, 2026 meeting minutes (item 26-866)

City Council - Executive Session

This is an executive session agenda, so the City Council will meet behind closed doors to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters. No final votes are expected in this session; any action would be taken later in open session. The agenda lists only these two discussion items and is otherwise procedural.

• Deliberate litigation in Cause No. 2026CV0238, City of New Braunfels v. Lynn K. Wohlfahrt
• Discuss appointment and employment of a City Attorney and City Manager, including candidate search and selection

Arts Commission

The New Braunfels Arts Commission is meeting to discuss and consider an update to the Arts & Heritage Grant Guidelines and to deliberate the 2027 Heritage HOT Grant process. The commission will also review staff updates on 2026 applicant quarterly reports. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a public comment period, but no action will be taken on citizen communications.

• Possible update to Arts & Heritage Grant Guidelines (item 26-972)
• Deliberation of 2027 Heritage HOT Grant process (item 26-973)
• Approval of December 15, 2026 meeting minutes (item 26-974)
• Staff update on 2026 applicant quarterly reports (item 26-975)

City Council

The New Braunfels City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on two rezoning requests, consider a second reading on drought surcharge adjustments, and discuss a resolution authorizing eminent domain for right-of-way needed to improve Barbarosa Road and Saur Lane. The council will also consider issuing tax notes, a contract for a live fire training facility, and several consent agenda items including construction contracts and an interlocal agreement with the Joshua Independent School District.

• Rezone 0.3 acre at 1038 and 1042 Seidel Street from M-1 to R-2A
• Rezone 2.7 acres at 2009 South Walnut Avenue from APD SUP to C-1A
• Eminent domain resolution for 0.4592-acre ROW at 2241 Westmeyer Road
• Contract with BRW Architects for live fire training facility
• Ordinance authorizing Tax Notes, Series 2026

Reinvestment Zone No. 4 - Zipp Park

The Reinvestment Zone No. 4 (Zipp Park) board will discuss estimated project costs and consider approving a draft Project and Finance Plan to recommend to the New Braunfels City Council for final adoption. The meeting also includes approval of July 6, 2026 minutes and a public comment period.

• Discussion and direction on estimated TIRZ 4 project costs (26-946)
• Possible action to approve the TIRZ #4 Project and Finance Plan draft and recommend to City Council (26-947)
• Approval of July 6, 2026 regular meeting minutes (26-937)

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will meet to discuss and take action on two items: a review of Policy 2.12 on device circulation and approval of the NBPL Bylaws. The agenda also includes routine reports from the Library Director, the New Braunfels Public Library Foundation, and the Friends of the Library, plus a public comment period.

• Review of Policy 2.12 Device Circulation (Item 6A)
• Approval of NBPL Bylaws (Item 6B)
• Monthly operations updates from Library Director, Foundation, and Friends

Cemetery Committee

The New Braunfels Cemetery Committee will meet to approve the July 23, 2026 minutes and discuss two agenda items: 2026 Soul Searching and Field of Graves. No other substantive actions are listed; the meeting includes standard items like call to order, roll call, and citizen communications.

• Approval of July 23, 2026 minutes (item 26-968)
• Discussion and action on 2026 Soul Searching (item 26-970)
• Discussion and action on Field of Graves (item 26-969)

City Council - Special

The New Braunfels City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services, including the proposed 2026 tax rate. They will also receive a presentation on the charter review committee's application, composition, and selection process. The agenda includes an executive session and possible action on items discussed.

• Discussion of FY 2027 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services
• Proposed 2026 tax rate of $0.408936 per $100 of value
• Taxpayer impact statement: median Comal County homestead tax bill estimated at $1,150 (proposed rate) vs $1,169 (no-new-revenue rate)
• Taxpayer impact statement: median Guadalupe County homestead tax bill estimated at $971 (proposed rate) vs $987 (no-new-revenue rate)
• Presentation and possible direction on charter review committee

City Council - Special

The New Braunfels City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services, along with the 2026 tax rates. The agenda includes a presentation by the City Manager and a discussion on approving the proposed 2026 tax rate. The meeting may also go into executive session, but no final action is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of FY 2027 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services
• Consider approval of Proposed 2026 Tax Rate of $0.408936 per $100 of value
• Taxpayer impact statement: median Comal County homestead tax bill estimated at $1,150 (proposed rate) vs $1,169 (no-new-revenue rate)
• Taxpayer impact statement: median Guadalupe County homestead tax bill estimated at $971 (proposed rate) vs $987 (no-new-revenue rate)

Roadway Impact Fee Committee

The Roadway Impact Fee Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from May 4, 2026, and to hear a presentation and discussion on the Roadway Impact Fee Program and the 2026 Roadway Impact Fee Study, led by Pete Kelly of Kimley-Horn & Associates. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; the fee study discussion is the main substantive item. Citizens may address the committee on non-agenda items during the communications period.

• Approval of May 4, 2026 meeting minutes (item 26-990)
• Presentation and discussion on 2026 Roadway Impact Fee Study (item 26-992)
• Citizens' communications period for non-agenda items

Reinvestment Zone No.3 - Downtown TIRZ

The Reinvestment Zone No.3 (Downtown TIRZ) board will meet to discuss the estimated FY26 fund balance and possibly designate FY27 allocations. They will also review the status of Downtown Business Improvement & Preservation Grants and consider applications received as of August 3, 2026. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and citizens' communications.

• Discussion and possible action on FY27 allocations (item 26-872)
• Status review of Downtown Business Improvement & Preservation Grants (item 26-873)
• Consideration of grant applications received as of August 3, 2026 (item 26-874)
• Approval of March 30, 2026 meeting minutes (item 26-871)

City Council - Special

The New Braunfels City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget and tax rate, including a taxpayer impact statement showing estimated property tax bills for median-valued homes. They will also receive updates on the Westside Community Center and the 2026 Roadway Impact Fee Study. The meeting may include an executive session, but no final votes are listed on the agenda.

• FY 2027 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services and 2026 tax rate discussion
• Taxpayer Impact Statement: median Comal County homestead tax bill estimated at $1,150 (proposed rate) vs $1,169 (no-new-revenue rate)
• Taxpayer Impact Statement: median Guadalupe County homestead tax bill estimated at $971 (proposed rate) vs $987 (no-new-revenue rate)
• Presentation and update on the Westside Community Center
• Presentation and discussion on the 2026 Roadway Impact Fee Study

Heritage Commission

The New Braunfels Heritage Commission will meet to consider an update to the Arts & Heritage Grant Guidelines and deliberate the 2027 Heritage HOT Grant process. The commission will also receive a staff update on 2026 applicant quarterly reports. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and citizens' communications.

• Possible update to Arts & Heritage Grant Guidelines (26-972)
• Deliberation on 2027 Heritage HOT Grant process (26-973)
• Staff update on 2026 applicant quarterly reports (26-975)
• Approval of December 10, 2025 meeting minutes (26-971)

Transportation & Traffic Advisory Board

The New Braunfels Transportation & Traffic Advisory Board will hear presentations on traffic control device rules, speed limits on Mission Drive, and the Vision Zero safety plan. It will also consider approving a traffic calming plan for Pahmeyer Road and recommending parking/loading restrictions on Zipp Road, Klein Meadows, and Legend Pond to City Council.

• Traffic calming plan on Pahmeyer Road
• Recommendation to amend Code sections 126-346 and 126-369 for parking/loading bans on Zipp Road, Klein Meadows, Legend Pond
• Presentation on traffic control device authorization process
• Speed limit update for Mission Drive and surrounding streets
• Vision Zero and Street Safety Action Plan update

Economic Development Corporation

The New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation will consider adopting its 2026-2027 fiscal year budget and approving an annual administrative services contract with the City. The board will also discuss a proposed expenditure to acquire 6.7 acres on Gruene Road and may reschedule its September meeting. An executive session is scheduled for economic development negotiations involving several named projects.

• Adoption of 2026-2027 fiscal year budget (26-943)
• Annual contract with City of New Braunfels for administrative, professional, and asset management services (26-941)
• Proposed acquisition of 6.7 acres on Gruene Road (26-945)
• Rescheduling September 2026 NBEDC Board Meeting (26-944)
• Executive session on economic development negotiations: Gruene 16, Project Shoot, Project Thread, Project Casa, Project Sherpa (26-868)

New Braunfels Partnership Committee

The New Braunfels Partnership Committee will meet to discuss and possibly take action on communications and future trips for residents to Germany, as well as future projects and possible funding opportunities for a committee budget. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the April 15, 2026 meeting and a period for citizens' communications.

• Discussion and possible action on communication and future trips for residents to Germany (26-565)
• Discussion and possible action on future projects and possible funding opportunities for a committee budget (26-566)
• Approval of minutes from the April 15, 2026 Partnership meeting (26-567)

City Council - Special

The New Braunfels City Council will hold a budget work session to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget and the 2026 tax rates, including the no-new-revenue and voter approval rates. They will also consider scheduling public hearings on the tax rate and budget. The agenda includes a taxpayer impact statement showing estimated property tax bills for median-valued homes in Comal and Guadalupe counties.

• Presentation and discussion of FY 2027 Proposed Budget and Plan of Municipal Services
• Discussion of 2026 No New Revenue and Voter Approval tax rates
• Consider scheduling public hearings on the 2026 tax rate and FY 2027 budget
• Taxpayer impact statement: median homestead in Comal County estimated tax bill $1,150 (proposed rate) vs $1,169 (no-new-revenue rate)
• Taxpayer impact statement: median homestead in Guadalupe County estimated tax bill $971 (proposed rate) vs $987 (no-new-revenue rate)

Historic Landmark Commission

The Historic Landmark Commission will consider two Certificate of Alteration requests for historic properties: a carport, driveway, and roof replacement at the Froehlich-Stein House, and enclosing a carport with a garage addition at the Schaeffer-Brewer House. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, citizen comments, and staff updates on Coffee with Commissioners.

• Certificate of Alteration for carport, driveway, and roof replacement at 586 W Mill Street (Froehlich-Stein House, Mill Street Historic District)
• Certificate of Alteration to enclose carport and add rear garage addition at 455 S Academy (Schaeffer-Brewer House, Sophienburg Hill Historic District)
• Approval of June 9, 2026 and July 14, 2026 meeting minutes

Downtown Parking Revenue Advisory Committee

The Downtown Parking Revenue Advisory Committee will review the Downtown New Braunfels Parking Revenue Reinvestment Plan, program revenue estimates, and parking data. They will also discuss completed and upcoming parking reinvestment projects and future project ideas for FY27. The meeting includes approval of the March 23, 2026 minutes and time for citizen comments.

• Review of Parking Revenue Reinvestment Plan and revenue estimates (26-877)
• Review of managed parking program goals and parking data (26-876)
• Discussion of completed and upcoming parking reinvestment projects and FY27 ideas (26-878)
• Approval of March 23, 2026 meeting minutes (26-865)

Regional Workforce Education Alliance

The Regional Workforce Education Alliance will meet to elect a chair for the term ending April 2027. The body will discuss the membership status of post-secondary institutions and review a workforce study for Comal and Guadalupe Counties.

• Election of RWEA Chair
• Discussion on ex-officio membership status of Post-Secondary Educational Institutions
• Update on the Workforce Study for Comal and Guadalupe Counties
• Debrief of the Regional Externship Program
• Review of RWEA Bylaws and Committee Purpose

City Council

The City Council will consider a $1.4 million expenditure for final design of the Gruene Multimodal Improvements Project, a contract with Pape-Dawson Engineers for the same project, and first-reading amendments to drought surcharge rates and triggers. They will also hold a public hearing on parking restrictions on Divine Way and hear an appeal from Lennar Corporation regarding park development fee reimbursement. The consent agenda includes fire truck purchases, a budget amendment for special revenue funds, and a contract with the Humane Society.

• Resolution approving up to $1,400,000 from the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation for final design of the Gruene Multimodal Improvements Project
• Contract with Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc. for final plans, specifications, and estimates of the Gruene Area Multimodal Improvements Project
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 130 to adjust residential and landscape irrigation drought surcharges and revise drought stage triggers
• Second reading of ordinance to rezone 0.3 acre at 256 East Austin Street from R-2 to C-O SUP for a short-term rental
• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance to prohibit parking on both sides of Divine Way from Fayette Drive for approximately 165 feet

City Council - Executive Session

This is a closed executive session agenda. The council will deliberate the appointment and employment of a City Attorney and City Manager, including candidate search and selection. They will also discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property related to a Connections Lease. Any final action will be taken in open session.

• Deliberation on hiring a City Attorney and City Manager (26-684A)
• Discussion of real property lease terms for Connections Lease (26-904B)

Planning Commission

The New Braunfels Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on three items: aligning home occupation definitions with state law, amending the Mayfair Development Design Control Document, and rezoning 2.7 acres at 2009 South Walnut Avenue for retail development. All items require recommendations to the City Council.

• Amend home occupation definitions in Chapter 144 Zoning to comply with House Bill 2464 (ORD26-228)
• Amend Mayfair Development Design Control Document per request from Southstar at Mayfair Developer, LLC (PZ26-0199)
• Rezone 2.7 acres at 2009 South Walnut Avenue from APD SUP to C-1A for retail development (PZ26-0216) on behalf of Karma Enterprises NB LLC

City Council - Special

The New Braunfels City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss a formal investigation into the architectural design, engineering, construction, and administration of the New Braunfels Police Department Headquarters. The investigation is conducted under the city charter, and any final action will occur in open session after a possible closed-session discussion.

• Executive session to discuss New Braunfels Police Department Headquarters construction oversight
• Possible open-session vote on investigation findings regarding Police Headquarters project

Other Public Meetings

This is a meet-and-confer meeting between the City of New Braunfels and the New Braunfels Police Officers Association (NBPOA). The only substantive item is a discussion of proposed amendments to the existing Meet and Confer Agreement. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of proposed amendments to the Meet and Confer Agreement between the City of New Braunfels and the New Braunfels Police Officers Association (NBPOA) (26-899A)

Other Public Meetings

This is a Meet and Confer meeting between the City of New Braunfels and the New Braunfels Professional Firefighters Association (IAFF Local 3845). The sole substantive item is a discussion of proposed amendments to the existing Meet and Confer Agreement. No vote or decision is scheduled; the meeting is limited to discussion.

• Discussion of proposed amendments to the Meet and Confer Agreement between the City and the New Braunfels Professional Firefighters Association (NBPFFA), IAFF Local 3845

Finance and Audit Committee

The committee will review the FY 2026 May Financial Report and the FY 2026 Annual External Audit presented by Crowe LLP. Members will also discuss a proposed public educational workshop on governmental finance.

• FY 2026 Annual External Audit presented by Crowe LLP
• FY 2026 May Financial Report
• Texas State Comptroller’s Transparency Stars Award presentation
• Proposed Finance Department educational workshop for the public
• Update on the City's Internal Audit Program

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will discuss and vote on three items: the Board Bylaws (item 26-864), policy 2.3 Loans (item 26-862), and the NBPL Five-Year Plan (item 26-863). No other agenda items involve board action; reports from the Library Director, the Foundation, and Friends of the Library will be presented. The meeting includes a public comment period with no board decisions at that time.

• Discussion and approval of Library Advisory Board Bylaws (item 26-864)
• Discussion and approval of policy 2.3 Loans (item 26-862)
• Discussion and approval of NBPL Five-Year Plan (item 26-863)

City Council - Executive Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss economic development, pending litigation, and the appointment of a City Attorney. Any final votes on these items must be taken in an open session.

• Economic development negotiations regarding Gruene 16
• Legal options for a 0.7402-acre easement at 470 Rio Drive for the IH 35 Interceptor Upgrade Rio Bar Screen Project
• Legal options for a 0.4592-acre ROW and 0.158-acre easement at 2241 Westmeyer Road for the Barbarosa Road Improvements Project
• Litigation: City of New Braunfels v. Lynn K. Wohlfahrt and City of New Braunfels v. Stoddard Construction Management, Inc.
• Search and selection of candidates for City Attorney

The New Braunfels City Council met in executive session on July 27, 2026, to discuss economic development negotiations (Gruene 16), pending litigation, real estate negotiations for utility easements, and personnel matters regarding the City Attorney and City Manager. After reconvening in open session, no action was taken on any of the discussed items.

• No action taken on executive session items

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests and discuss the issuance of Certificates of Obligations. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2019 Bond Project for the Police Department Headquarters.

• Purchase of a modular building for Parks Operations Division for $223,160.00
• Rezoning of 1038 and 1042 Seidel Street from M-1 to R-2A
• Rezoning of 256 East Austin Street from R-2 to C-O SUP for short term rental
• Rezoning of 474 North Guenther Avenue from M-1 to M-1 SUP for one residence and short term rental
• Contract with Siddons-Martin Emergency Group for Fire Department equipment maintenance

The New Braunfels City Council approved the consent agenda items A, C, and G, and individually approved contracts for fire apparatus maintenance, a modular building purchase, a budget amendment, a lease amendment, and a bond resolution. They also approved resolutions for certificates of obligation and reimbursement, and appointed three councilmembers to an ad hoc committee. Two rezoning items were postponed, and one rezoning was approved with opposition.

• Approved consent agenda items A, C, G (unanimous)
• Approved Siddons-Martin Emergency Group contract for fire apparatus maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved $223,160 modular building purchase for Parks Operations (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 Special Revenue Fund budget amendment (opposed: Mayor French)
• Approved lease amendment with Dietz Gun Shop and Range (unanimous)
• Approved consent to Comal County WCID No. 3 bond issuance (opposed: Mayor French)
• Approved rezoning at 256 East Austin Street to C-O SUP (opposed: Councilmember Shaw)
• Approved resolution for Certificates of Obligation Series 2026 (unanimous)

City Council - Special

The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially take action regarding an investigation into the New Braunfels Police Department Headquarters. The scope of the investigation includes the project's architectural design, engineering, construction, and administration.

• Investigation into New Braunfels Police Department Headquarters design and construction
• Executive session regarding New Braunfels Police Department Headquarters

Civil Service Commission

The New Braunfels Civil Service Commission will discuss and consider approving a promotional eligibility list for the Deputy Chief position based on examinations held May‑July 2026. It will also consider calling entrance examinations for Firefighter and Police Officer vacancies and creating eligibility lists for those positions. No formal actions are scheduled for other agenda items.

• Approve and certify promotional eligibility list for Deputy Chief (exam May‑July 2026)
• Discuss calling a Firefighter entrance examination to fill a vacancy or create an eligibility list
• Discuss calling a Police Officer entrance examination to fill a vacancy or create an eligibility list

City Council

Cemetery Committee

El Comité de Cementerios se reunirá para discutir dos temas, 'Campo de Tumbas' y 'Búsqueda de Alma 2026', y aprobar las actas de una reunión anterior. No hay acciones oficiales programadas para comunicaciones ciudadanas.

• Aprobación de las actas del 25 de junio de 2026 (26-827A)
• Discusión de 'Campo de Tumbas' (26-828A)
• Discusión de 'Búsqueda de Alma 2026' (26-829B)

Reinvestment Zone No. 5 - West End

The Reinvestment Zone No. 5 - West End board will discuss outstanding questions from a previous meeting. The board may recommend a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone and a Project and Finance Plan draft to the City Council for adoption.

• Possible action to recommend a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) for City Council consideration
• Possible action to approve and recommend the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone # 5 Project and Finance Plan draft

Animal Services Advisory Board

The Animal Services Advisory Board will meet to review the current feral cat colony ordinance. The board will consider whether to amend the existing ordinance.

• Discussion of feral cat colony ordinance (Item 26-812)
• Approval of 4/22/26 Regular Meeting Minutes

City Council - Special

The City Council will hold a workshop to review proposed changes to irrigation drought surcharges and the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan. The body will also deliberate the appointment of an Interim City Attorney and the search for a permanent City Attorney in executive session.

• Proposed amendments to Chapter 130 of the Code of Ordinances regarding residential and landscape irrigation drought surcharges
• FY 2027 contract for services with the Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area
• Presentation on Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan Incidental Take Permit Renewal
• Appointment and duties of Nathan Brown as Interim City Attorney
• Search and selection of candidates for City Attorney

The City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Nathan Brown as the Interim City Attorney. Other agenda items regarding irrigation drought surcharges, the Humane Society contract, and the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan were presented as workshops with no action taken.

• Approved appointment of Nathan Brown as Interim City Attorney (unanimous)