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.