Branson meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Branson aldermen take up 2027 water and sewer rates, FY 2027 budget and construction contracts

Branson's Board of Aldermen closed out two weeks of budget-season meetings with an Oct. 13 regular meeting whose agenda listed a public hearing on 2027 water and sewer rates, proposed increases to two city funds, and first readings of several construction contracts. No minutes have been published for any of the four meetings summarized here, so no vote tallies, final amounts, or outcomes are available. What follows is what the agendas listed for consideration, not what was decided.

2027 water and sewer rates

The Oct. 13 agenda listed a public hearing on Bill No. 6715, an ordinance to establish 2027 water and sewer rates. The agenda does not state the proposed rate levels or the revenue the bill would raise. A public hearing is a scheduled opportunity for public comment; the agenda record does not show what was said or what action, if any, followed.

Budget items

Two proposed budget increases appeared on the Oct. 13 agenda: one for the FY 2026 Tourism Fund, described as marketing, and one for the General Fund, described as contractual services. The agenda does not give dollar amounts for either increase.

The Board also scheduled a special meeting on Oct. 12 for an introduction and briefing on the proposed FY 2027 budget. That session was listed as a briefing only; the agenda lists no vote on adoption.

Construction contracts

The Oct. 13 agenda listed first readings for multiple construction contracts:

• A contract with CJW Transportation Consultants, LLC for improvements at the Commercial Street and Branson Landing Blvd intersection.
• Multiple contracts with Hartman & Company, Inc. for construction on W. 76 Country Blvd Segments 1 & 2.

Contract values are not stated in the agenda materials summarized here. A first reading is an initial step in the ordinance process, not final approval.

Park user fees

Also on the Oct. 13 agenda was a resolution adopting park user fees for the Parks and Recreation Department. The agenda does not list the fee amounts or which activities they would cover.

Closed session

A separate special meeting was scheduled for Oct. 13 consisting of a closed executive session. The listed topics were legal actions and litigation, real estate, personnel, and negotiated contracts. Executive sessions are closed to the public, and no details of the discussion are in the public record summarized here.

Legislative priorities

On Oct. 6, the Board held a special meeting whose only substantive agenda item was a discussion of the City of Branson's 2027 state and local legislative priorities. The agenda listed no votes, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings; the remaining items were procedural.

Where to find the record

Meeting materials are available for public inspection at www.bransonmo.gov, according to the Oct. 6 agenda. Minutes for the Oct. 6, Oct. 12 and Oct. 13 meetings had not been published as of this roundup, so residents seeking vote tallies and final figures should check the city's posted minutes.

Coming up

The Comprehensive Planning Committee meets Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM at the Branson RecPlex Community Room, 1501 Branson Hills Parkway. The agenda lists approval of the minutes of the July 30, 2026 CPC meeting, followed by fiscal analysis and growth scenario modeling, a future development framework, public engagement, and next steps. Items are listed by title only; the agenda text does not detail specific proposals or dollar amounts.

Branson Board of Aldermen to weigh 2027 water and sewer rates Oct. 13; recent meetings produced no published decisions

Branson's Board of Aldermen is scheduled to hold a public hearing Oct. 13 on a bill setting 2027 water and sewer rates, one of several items on a regular-meeting agenda that also lists construction contracts, budget increases and a resolution adopting park user fees. The four Branson meetings held in the past two weeks are documented only by agendas; minutes have not been published, so no votes or outcomes from those sessions are established in the records provided.

Oct. 13: rates, contracts and budget increases

The regular Board of Aldermen meeting agenda lists a public hearing on Bill No. 6715 to establish 2027 water and sewer rates. The agenda also lists proposed budget increases for the FY 2026 Tourism Fund (marketing) and General Fund (contractual services); first readings for multiple construction contracts; a contract with CJW Transportation Consultants, LLC for Commercial Street and Branson Landing Blvd intersection improvements; multiple contracts with Hartman & Company, Inc. for W. 76 Country Blvd Segments 1 & 2 construction; and a resolution adopting park user fees for the Parks and Recreation Department. The agenda does not state dollar amounts for the budget increases, the contracts or the fees.

Also on Oct. 13, the board is scheduled to convene a special meeting consisting of a closed executive session covering legal actions and litigation, real estate, personnel, and negotiated contracts. Closed sessions are not open to the public.

Recent meetings: agendas only

Records for the four meetings held Sept. 30 through Oct. 12 are agendas. Minutes have not been published, so no decisions are documented.

• **Advisory Park Board, Sept. 30, 4:30 p.m., Branson RecPlex, 1501 Branson Hills Parkway.** The only substantive agenda item was a discussion of 2027 fees. No fee amounts were specified.
• **76 Entertainment Community Improvement District Board, Sept. 30.** The board was to review financial records and consider three resolutions: R2026-08, Amendment No. 2 for Great River Engineering regarding the W. 76 Country Boulevard Segments 1 & 2 Streetscape Project; R2026-09, Amendment No. 3 for the same project; and R2026-10, a services agreement with Ann McDowell.
• **Board of Aldermen special meeting, Oct. 6, 6 p.m., Council Chambers, Branson City Hall, 110 W. Maddux Street.** The only substantive item was a discussion of the City of Branson's 2027 state and local legislative priorities. No votes, contracts, ordinances or public hearings were listed.
• **Board of Aldermen Budget Workshop, Oct. 12.** The board was to receive an introduction and briefing on the proposed FY 2027 budget.

Other upcoming meetings

The Comprehensive Planning Committee meets Monday, Oct. 19, at 5 p.m. at the Branson RecPlex Community Room, 1501 Branson Hills Parkway. The agenda lists approval of the minutes of the July 30, 2026 CPC meeting, then fiscal analysis and growth scenario modeling, a future development framework, public engagement, and next steps. The items are listed by title only, with no proposals or dollar amounts detailed.

Coming up

• **Oct. 13** — Board of Aldermen special meeting (closed executive session) and regular meeting, including the public hearing on Bill No. 6715 for 2027 water and sewer rates.
• **Oct. 19, 5 p.m.** — Comprehensive Planning Committee, Branson RecPlex Community Room, 1501 Branson Hills Parkway.

According to the Oct. 6 agenda, meeting materials are available for public inspection at www.bransonmo.gov.

Branson aldermen to weigh property tax levy, armored vehicle lease Tuesday

The Branson Board of Aldermen meets Tuesday with a public hearing on the city's annual property tax levy, along with first readings on a lease-purchase agreement for a police armored vehicle and contracts for fire compliance software and site security upgrades. The board will also hear a recap of the 2026 legislative session and a presentation on second-quarter financials.

Upcoming: Board of Aldermen regular meeting (Aug. 11)

The regular session includes a public hearing and first reading of Bill No. 6702, which would establish the annual property tax levy for general revenue. Also on first reading:

• Bill No. 6703 — a lease-purchase agreement with Simmons Bank for a public safety armored vehicle for the police department.
• Bill No. 6705 — a contract with Brycer, L.P. for fire compliance software.
• Bill No. 6706 — an agreement with Pearson-Kelly Office Products, LLC for site security upgrades and 10-year licenses.
• Bill No. 6698 — an ordinance amending election-related signage regulations, postponed from the July 14 meeting.

All items are first readings; no final votes are listed on the agenda.

Upcoming: Board of Aldermen study session (Aug. 11)

A separate study session will continue discussion of the city's 2027 legislative priorities, a conversation that began at the July 14 study session. The agenda is limited to that item, and no votes are scheduled.

Recent meetings

All recent meetings listed below were agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not available.

July 28 — Board of Aldermen study session. The single agenda item was an update on the City Indoor Sports Facility, for discussion and information only.

July 28 — Board of Aldermen regular meeting. The board was scheduled to vote on a resolution supporting the Donnell Crossing affordable housing project by Ring Property Company at 302 Scott Blvd. Other regular agenda items included a first reading of Bill No. 6701 to terminate a water services agreement with Public Water Supply District No. 3 and a resolution supporting the Chamber of Commerce's legislative priorities. Consent items included final readings of Bill No. 6696 (PVSUE improvements on W 76 Country Blvd), Bill No. 6697 (adopting a Section 3 Plan for the city), and Bill No. 6699 (approving the Branson Meadows TIF development agreement).

July 30 — Comprehensive Planning Committee. The committee met to develop vision and guiding principles, discuss future development, and introduce growth scenario planning, led by Halff. The Board of Aldermen issued a notice that members may attend the meeting; no other business was listed.

Aug. 5 — 76 Entertainment Community Improvement District. The board reviewed CID financials, discussed a project that received no bids and next steps, and approved minutes from the June 24, 2026 meeting.

Coming up

• **Aug. 11** — Board of Aldermen regular meeting (public hearing on the property tax levy; first readings on the armored vehicle lease, fire compliance software, site security upgrades, and election signage).
• **Aug. 11** — Board of Aldermen study session (continued discussion of 2027 legislative priorities).

Branson aldermen set to weigh affordable housing support, TIF agreement, and water service termination

Branson's Board of Aldermen has a packed regular meeting agenda for July 28, 2026, including a vote on a resolution supporting the Donnell Crossing affordable housing project and final readings of three ordinances — one approving the Branson Meadows TIF development agreement. All meetings listed below are agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting — July 28

The regular meeting agenda includes several items with financial and service implications for residents:

• **Donnell Crossing affordable housing:** The board will vote on a resolution supporting the Donnell Crossing affordable housing project by Ring Property Company at 302 Scott Blvd.
• **Branson Meadows TIF development agreement:** Final reading of Bill No. 6699 approving the Branson Meadows TIF development agreement.
• **W 76 Country Blvd improvements:** Final reading of Bill No. 6696 for PVSUE improvements on W 76 Country Blvd.
• **Section 3 Plan:** Final reading of Bill No. 6697 adopting a Section 3 Plan for the city.
• **Water service termination:** First reading of Bill No. 6701 to terminate a water services agreement with Public Water Supply District No. 3.
• **Chamber legislative priorities:** A resolution supporting the Branson Chamber of Commerce's legislative priorities.

Consent items include approval of minutes, disbursements, and final readings of several ordinances.

Board of Aldermen Study Session — July 28

Also on July 28, the Board of Aldermen will hold a study session with a single agenda item: an update on the city's indoor sports facility. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information only.

Board of Aldermen Special Meeting — July 22

The Board of Aldermen held a special meeting on July 22, 2026. The agenda consisted of procedural items and a closed executive session regarding personnel, pursuant to 610.021.3 RSMO. No other business items were listed.

Advisory Park Board — July 21

The Advisory Park Board's agenda includes approval of minutes from its May 19, 2026 meeting, a financial report, and updates on the trail system and the community asset replacement plan. Members will discuss capital improvement projects and the 2027 fee schedule. The meeting also includes program and special event updates and a luncheon to recognize board and committee members.

Comprehensive Planning Committee — July 30

The Comprehensive Planning Committee will meet to develop vision and guiding principles. The session includes discussions on future development and growth scenario planning led by Halff. The committee will also approve minutes from its June 22, 2026 meeting.

The Board of Aldermen issued a separate notice that members may attend the Comprehensive Planning Committee meeting. No other business items are listed on that notice.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the city's official website for newly posted agendas.

Branson Board of Aldermen weighed $40 million bond, drone contract, and subdivision plat in recent meetings

Board of Aldermen: $40 million bond and development agreements on the table

The Branson Board of Aldermen's July 14 regular meeting agenda included several significant items, chief among them a proposed bond issuance of up to $40,000,000 for the 76 Entertainment Community Improvement District. The board was also scheduled to review an ordinance for a Motorola Solutions, Inc. drone-as-first-responder (DFR) contract and the final plat for the Longstone II subdivision.

Additional items on the agenda included development agreement assignments for Fall Creek 3, LLC; Spring Creek Branson, LLC; and Cedar Ridge II, LLC, as well as an ordinance to waive building permit fees for certain low-income housing projects. Discussion items covered city capital planning and ways to streamline business regulations.

Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes and vote tallies are not available.

Planning Commission: Public hearing on political sign regulations

On July 7, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Chapter 94-137 of the Branson Municipal Code. The amendment would establish regulations for the display, placement, maintenance, and enforcement of political campaign and ballot issue signs. The commission was also scheduled to approve minutes from its June 2 and June 8, 2026 meetings. Minutes from the July 7 meeting have not yet been published.

Board of Aldermen Study Session: 2027 legislative priorities

Also on July 14, the Board of Aldermen held a study session to discuss the city's legislative priorities for 2027. This was designated as a discussion-only session, with no formal votes listed on the agenda. Minutes have not yet been published.

Board of Aldermen Notice of Attending: Joint Legislative Affairs Committee

On July 17, the Board of Aldermen issued a notice that members may attend a meeting of the Branson Chamber of Commerce Joint Legislative Affairs Committee. No other business was listed on the agenda.

Coming up

• **July 21 — Advisory Park Board Regular Meeting:** The board will approve minutes from its May 19, 2026 meeting, receive a financial report, and hear updates on the trail system and the community asset replacement plan. Members will discuss capital improvement projects and the 2027 fee schedule. The meeting also includes program and special event updates and a luncheon to recognize board and committee members.

• **July 30 — Comprehensive Planning Committee Meeting:** The committee will approve minutes from its June 22, 2026 meeting and work on vision and guiding principles development. The session includes discussions on future development planning and an introduction to growth scenario planning led by Halff.

• **July 30 — Board of Aldermen Notice of Attending:** The Board of Aldermen has issued a notice that members may attend the Comprehensive Planning Committee meeting. No other business items are listed.