Aubrey Boards Tackle PID Assessments, Rezoning, and MDD Budget; Major Bridleridge Vote Set for July 23
Aubrey's advisory boards and commissions met over the past two weeks to weigh a public improvement district assessment plan, a small-lot rezoning, and the Municipal Development District's next budget. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, so outcomes are not yet confirmed. The most consequential action on the horizon is a July 23 City Council meeting that includes a development agreement for approximately 166 acres of Bridleridge development.
City Council — July 9 (Special Meeting)
Council was scheduled to vote on Resolution No. 1052-26, which would adopt the Preliminary Service and Assessment Plan for authorized improvements in the Palomino Public Improvement District and set a public hearing date on the proposed assessment levy. The resolution would also authorize publication and mailing of notice. Council was also set to consider appointing new members to the Planning & Zoning Commission. No other actions were scheduled. Minutes are not yet published.
Planning and Zoning Commission — July 9
The commission was scheduled to approve minutes from its June 11, 2026 meeting and elect a co-chairperson for a term ending December 31, 2026. The main substantive item was a public hearing and recommendation to City Council on rezoning Lot 1, Block A, Bouchie Addition — approximately 0.43 acres — from MF (multifamily) to SFAC (two-family residential attached). The commission's recommendation would go to Council for final action. Minutes are not yet published.
Municipal Development District Board — July 14
The MDD Board was scheduled to discuss and act on the proposed 2026-27 Fiscal Year Budget. Other agenda items included a video update proposal priced at $12,186.00, a review of the Aubrey Local Accelerator Program with recommendations for 2026-27, and the May 2026 Financial Report. Minutes are not yet published.
Library Advisory Board — July 7
The Library Advisory Board was scheduled to approve minutes from its May 5, 2026 meeting, review a monthly report and calendar, and receive updates on library services and the summer reading program. The board also planned to discuss requests for future agenda items and open the floor for citizen input, with up to three minutes per speaker. No formal actions beyond routine approvals were scheduled. Minutes are not yet published.
Coming Up — City Council, July 23
The next City Council meeting carries the heaviest agenda of the cycle. Items include:
- **Bridleridge development agreement:** Council will consider a development agreement with Maneo Acquisitions for approximately 166 acres of Bridleridge development in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ).
- **Palomino PID public hearing:** Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 960-26, which would adopt a service and assessment plan for the Palomino Public Improvement District — the item advanced by Resolution No. 1052-26 on July 9.
- **Final construction payment:** Consent agenda includes a $38,372.45 final payment to J&L Construction for Dane Street and City Hall Parking Lot improvements.
- **Interlocal agreements:** Council will consider agreements with Denton County for fire/police radio communications and shared dispatch services.
- **Eminent-domain settlement:** Council will consider a settlement agreement in the case of City of Aubrey v. Jerry H. Simmons.
Residents who want to speak on the Palomino PID assessment plan or the Bridleridge development agreement should attend the July 23 meeting. Check the city's official agenda posting for meeting time and location.