College Station meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

College Station agendas: $5.5M power line contract, lagoon slide funds, 1,266-acre Savannah Oaks rezoning

College Station's City Council and a slate of advisory boards worked through agendas over the past two weeks that included a contract of up to $5,544,279.91 for transmission line work, a $2,240,700 appropriation for lagoon slide improvements, and a rezoning request covering 1,266.7 acres. Minutes for these meetings have not been published, so no outcome below is confirmed. Each item is described as it appeared on the official agenda, and most were listed as presentation, discussion and possible action.

Council weighs power line and lagoon contracts

At its October 8 meeting, the City Council's consent agenda included a contract award to Integrated Power, Co. for transmission line construction, maintenance and repair, not to exceed $5,544,279.91. The same agenda listed a contract with Landmark Aquatics for the Adamson Lagoon Slide Improvements Project — $2,037,000 plus $203,700 in contingency, for a total appropriation of $2,240,700 — and a contract with H&B Construction, LTD for as-needed electric boring and construction, not to exceed $500,000.

Also on that agenda: an ordinance amending Chapter 38 to prohibit parking on the east side of Big River Street from 40 feet west of the Little River Street intersection through the Big River Street cul-de-sac. Workshop topics included a possible overlay district in NG-1 Core Northgate, cemetery fund structure and fees, and a proposed safe passing ordinance. The meeting opened with a closed executive session on litigation, real estate, personnel and economic incentive talks, then reconvened no earlier than 6:00 PM for public business.

1,266.7 acres proposed for Savannah Oaks

The Planning and Zoning Commission on October 15 was scheduled to consider rezoning 1,266.7 acres east of State Highway 6 and Nantucket Drive for the Savannah Oaks Planned Development. The City Council has a public hearing on the same rezoning, to PDD and P-MUD, set for October 22.

The commission's October 15 agenda also listed a preliminary plan for the Rock Prairie Student Housing Subdivision on 12.44 acres, ordinance amendments on the definition and use table for data centers, and changes to off-street drive-thru queuing requirements.

Variances, middle housing and the Harvey District

The Zoning Board of Adjustments met October 6 on two public hearings: a height variance to the Easterwood Airport Zoning Ordinance for 403 Cherry Street (Case #AWV2026-000018) and a lot-depth variance under Unified Development Ordinance Section 5.2.B for 301 Fidelity Street (Case #AWV2026-000017).

City-initiated rezoning to MH Middle Housing is the subject of two Housing Plan Advisory Committee sessions — a virtual meeting October 19 and an in-person session at City Hall October 20, according to a city public notice. The Bicycle, Pedestrian, & Greenways Advisory Board met October 12 on active transportation facilities and a corridor feasibility study for the Harvey District Plan area, plus an updated city-wide inventory of bike rack facilities.

Parks plan, tourism grants, historic plaque

The Parks and Recreation Board met October 13 on possible approval of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan; the commission and council agendas list adoption of a 2027-2032 plan to replace the 2011 version.

The Tourism Advisory Committee met October 7 on six Hotel Occupancy Tax grant requests for 2027 events, including Blue Bell Creameries, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Williams Fire & Hazard Control, the Aggieland Classic Lacrosse Tournament and the Texas Youth 7v7 State Championships. The agenda did not state dollar amounts for any grant. Most grant items were grouped on the consent agenda.

The Historic Preservation Committee met October 5 on re-issuing a Historic Home plaque for marker #87 at 1009 Walton Drive, the former home of College Station's first mayor, J.H. Binney.

Coming up

• **Oct. 20:** Transportation and Mobility Committee, presentation on the University Dr (FM 60) & College Ave (Spur 308) Complete Streets Project.
• **Oct. 20:** TxDOT public hearing on the SH30 (Harvey Road) Corridor Plan.
• **Oct. 20:** In-person session on city-initiated rezoning to MH Middle Housing at City Hall; a virtual session is set for Oct. 19.
• **Oct. 22:** City Council public hearings, including a $14,644,510 contract with Cash Construction Company, Inc. for the Northeast Sewer Trunk Line Ph 3 Project; a $13,587,955.05 contract with Brazos Paving, Inc. for the Jones Butler Extension & Roundabout Project; a contract with McCord Engineering for CSU Southeast Substation design not to exceed $1,000,000; the Savannah Oaks rezoning; and the 2027-2032 Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
• **Oct. 23:** Design Review Board.

College Station council agenda: $5.5M power line contract, $2.24M lagoon slide project

College Station's City Council on Oct. 8 was scheduled to consider a transmission line construction contract worth up to $5,544,279.91 and a $2,240,700 appropriation for the Adamson Lagoon Slide Improvements Project — the largest dollar figures on any local agenda in the past two weeks. Minutes from that meeting have not been published, so no outcome is established. The same applies to every recent meeting summarized below: each is drawn from an agenda, and the items were listed for discussion or possible action, not as decisions.

City Council, Oct. 8

The council's consent agenda included a contract award to Integrated Power, Co. for transmission line construction, maintenance and repair, not to exceed $5,544,279.91. It also listed a contract with Landmark Aquatics for the Adamson Lagoon Slide Improvements Project — $2,037,000 plus $203,700 in contingency, for a total appropriation of $2,240,700 — and a contract with H&B Construction, LTD for as-needed electric boring and construction, not to exceed $500,000.

Also on the agenda: an ordinance amending Chapter 38 to prohibit parking on the east side of Big River Street from 40 feet west of the Little River Street intersection through the Big River Street cul-de-sac.

The meeting opened with a closed executive session on litigation, real estate, personnel and economic incentive talks, then was to reconvene no earlier than 6:00 p.m. Workshop items included a possible overlay district in NG-1 Core Northgate, cemetery fund structure and fee policy, and a proposed safe passing ordinance.

Zoning Board of Adjustments, Oct. 6

The board was scheduled to hold public hearings on two variance requests, each listed for presentation, discussion and possible action:

• A height variance to the Easterwood Airport Zoning Ordinance for 403 Cherry Street (Boyett, Block 23, Lot 3 & E HLF of 5), about 0.33 acres, zoned NG-3: Residential Northgate, Case #AWV2026-000018.
• A lot-depth variance under Unified Development Ordinance Section 5.2.B for 301 Fidelity Street (West Park Addition, Block 5, Lot 8, and 1/2 of Lot 7), about 0.25 acres, zoned MH Middle Housing, Case #AWV2026-000017.

The board also was to consider minutes from its Sept. 1, 2026 meeting.

Tourism Advisory Committee, Oct. 7

Six Hotel Occupancy Tax grant requests for 2027 events were on the agenda, including Blue Bell Creameries' General Sales Meeting, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service's Seminar for Newly Elected County Judges & Commissioners, Williams Fire & Hazard Control 2027 Xtreme Training, the 2027 Aggieland Classic Lacrosse Tournament and the Texas Youth 7v7 State Championships. The agenda does not state dollar amounts for any grant. Most grant items were grouped on the consent agenda, meaning they could be approved together unless a member pulled one for separate discussion. The committee also was to discuss the College Station Event Scoring Matrix and review data reports from the previous month.

Historic Preservation Committee, Oct. 5

The committee was to consider re-issuing a Historic Home plaque for marker #87 at 1009 Walton Drive, the former home of College Station's first mayor, J.H. Binney. It also was to review previous minutes and take possible action on programs including the Cemetery Project, Historic Marker Program, oral history interviews, the Exploring History Lunch Series and social media. Future project ideas included recognition for early TAMU staff and faculty and work with the TAMU 150th Committee. Citizen comments were limited to three minutes each.

Bicycle, Pedestrian, & Greenways Advisory Board, Oct. 12

The board was to discuss active transportation facilities and cross-section alternatives for the Harvey District Plan area, review an updated city-wide inventory of bike racks, recap the Oct. 10, 2026 Biketober event and consider minutes from Sept. 14, 2026.

Coming up

• Oct. 13: Parks and Recreation Board — possible action on approval of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, a presentation by the Director of Parks and Recreation, and a Betsy Ross Flag presentation by the Brazos Valley Veterans Board.
• Oct. 15: Planning & Zoning Commission — rezoning 1,266.7 acres for the Savannah Oaks Planned Development east of State Highway 6 and Nantucket Drive; a proposed Preliminary Plan for the Rock Prairie Student Housing Subdivision on 12.44 acres; adoption of a new Parks and Recreation Master Plan to replace the 2011 version; ordinance amendments on the definition and use table for data centers; and changes to off-street drive-thru queuing requirements.
• Oct. 15: A public meeting on parking removal, listed in a city public notice.

College Station council to set tax rate, adopt budget; recent boards took up zoning, parks items

The College Station City Council is set to hold public hearings and vote on the 2026-2027 property tax rate and budget at its Aug. 27 meeting. No decisions were made in the past two weeks; all recent meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published.

City Council: Tax rate and budget on Aug. 27

The council will consider a proposed ad valorem (property) tax rate of $0.530254 per $100 valuation, which would increase tax revenues. It will also vote on adopting the 2026-2027 budget and ratifying the revenue increase. The agenda includes two rezonings: about 9.75 acres near Harvey and Boonville Roads to a Townhouse district, and about 92.88 acres near Midtown Drive to General Commercial. A contract with MTL Construction for $399,579.78 for utility yard improvements is also on the consent agenda.

Recent meetings (agenda only)

City Council (Aug. 13)

The council held a public hearing on the 2026-2027 ad valorem tax rate and considered several rezonings, including 12.43 acres at 2950 Rock Prairie Road West from Rural to Multi-Family, and 35 acres at Victoria Avenue and William D. Fitch Parkway to Multi-Family, Middle Housing, and Natural Areas Protected. The consent agenda included a contract award to Pannell Contracting for tree trimming, not to exceed $3,661,308.29, and purchases of columbarium units for $162,910 and custom benches for $221,182.

Parks and Recreation Board (Aug. 11)

The board heard updates on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and discussed cost recovery for parks services. It also considered naming trails and disc golf holes at Texas Independence Park.

Bicycle, Pedestrian, & Greenways Advisory Board (Aug. 17)

The board held a public hearing on an ordinance (CPA2026-000008) for the Savannah Oaks Subdivision that would realign four thoroughfares, reclassify two, remove a future bicycle-pedestrian grade-separated crossing, realign the Alum Creek shared use path, and modify bike lanes and sidewalks to shared use paths. It also discussed a walk and bike audit program and a fall community bike ride.

Zoning Board of Adjustments (Aug. 18)

The board considered a variance request (Case #AWV2026-000006) for the maximum size of accessory structures at 3650 Barron Cut-Off Rd, a property zoned R Rural. It also approved minutes from April 7, 2026.

Economic Development Committee (Aug. 19)

The committee discussed tourism initiatives, the Grow College Station marketing strategy, and a prospective grant program for Northgate District businesses. It held closed executive sessions on real estate acquisitions (8 acres at 1508 Harvey Road and 28 acres at Midtown Drive and Corporate Parkway) and economic incentive agreements for Midtown Business Park, College Station Town Center, University Drive/College Avenue, and Greater Brazos Partnership.

Planning & Zoning Commission (Aug. 20)

The commission held a public hearing on a waiver request to the Unified Development Ordinance's dead-end streets rule and a final plat for a replat of Southland Addition Lots 23 and 24 and a portion of O.M. Ball's Subdivision, about 0.306 acres at the terminus of Southland Street.

Legislative Engagement Committee (Aug. 10)

The committee discussed legislative engagement efforts and considered future agenda items.

City Council community events notice (Aug. 17)

This agenda was procedural only, announcing that a quorum of the council may or may not attend a Business After Hours at Parc Retirement Community on Aug. 27 and a ribbon cutting for the Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets Association on Aug. 28. No official business was scheduled.

Coming up

• **City Council** – Aug. 27, public hearings and vote on the 2026-2027 tax rate and budget, plus rezonings and a contract. All meetings are open to public comment.

No decisions in past two weeks; council to weigh tax rate, land changes

College Station’s city boards and commissions met several times over the past two weeks, but no minutes have been published, so no decisions are confirmed. The most consequential items on upcoming agendas are the City Council’s public hearing on the 2026-2027 ad valorem tax rate, multiple rezonings, and a $3.66 million tree-trimming contract.

City Council

The Aug. 13 City Council agenda included a public hearing on the 2026-2027 ad valorem tax rate, a rezoning of 12.43 acres at 2950 Rock Prairie Road West from Rural to Multi-Family, and a rezoning of 35 acres at Victoria Avenue and William D. Fitch Parkway to Multi-Family, Middle Housing, and Natural Areas Protected. The consent agenda included a contract award to Pannell Contracting for tree trimming, not to exceed $3,661,308.29, plus purchases of columbarium units for $162,910 and custom benches for $221,182. Minutes have not yet been published.

A separate Aug. 3 public notice listed community workshops on Harvey Road (Aug. 10, 12, 13), ribbon cuttings for Voco Hotel (Aug. 13) and Kolasinski Accounting and Finance (Aug. 14), and a Neighborhood Partnership Workshop (Aug. 15). No ordinances or votes were scheduled.

Planning & Zoning

The Aug. 6 Planning & Zoning Commission held public hearings on four land-use changes covering roughly 218 acres east of Midtown Drive and Corporate Parkway. These included amending the Future Land Use & Character Map for 106 acres from Business Center to General Commercial, rezoning 92.88 acres from M-1 Light Industrial to GC General Commercial, rezoning 9.75 acres from PDD Planned Development District to T Townhouse, and amending the Thoroughfare Plan to remove the Corporate Parkway extension and realign the Spring Creek trail. The commission may vote to recommend approval, but final action is scheduled for the Aug. 27 City Council meeting.

The upcoming Aug. 20 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting will consider a waiver to the dead-end streets rule and a final plat for a replat of Southland Addition Lots 23 and 24, about 0.306 acres at the terminus of Southland Street.

Tourism and Economic Development

The Tourism Advisory Committee’s Aug. 5 agenda included a vote on a Hotel Occupancy Tax grant for the College Station Marathon/Half and Oktoberfest Half Marathon/10K, and a $75,000 marketing agreement with Playfly for Texas A&M Athletics. The committee also heard presentations on legal Hotel Occupancy Tax use and the FY27 budget.

The Economic Development Committee meets Aug. 19 to discuss tourism initiatives, the Grow College Station marketing strategy, a prospective grant program for Northgate District businesses, and updates to the Economic Development Master Plan. Closed executive sessions will cover real estate acquisitions (8 acres at 1508 Harvey Road and 28 acres at Midtown Drive and Corporate Parkway) and economic incentive negotiations for Midtown Business Park, College Station Town Center, University Drive/College Avenue, and Greater Brazos Partnership.

Parks and Other Boards

The Parks and Recreation Board on Aug. 11 discussed cost recovery for parks services and possible action on naming trails and disc golf holes at Texas Independence Park. The Historic Preservation Committee on Aug. 3 considered delisting 1201 Munson Ave from the Historical Marker registry and reviewed sub-committee and promotional opportunities.

The Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board meets Aug. 17 to consider an ordinance amending the Thoroughfare Plan and Active Transportation Master Plan for the Savannah Oaks Subdivision, which would realign four thoroughfares, reclassify two, remove a future grade-separated crossing, and modify bike lanes and sidewalks. The board will also discuss a walk and bike audit program and a fall community bike ride.

Coming up

• **Aug. 17** – Bicycle, Pedestrian, & Greenways Advisory Board: Savannah Oaks plan changes, audit program, community bike ride.
• **Aug. 18** – Zoning Board of Adjustments: variance for accessory structure at 3650 Barron Cut-Off Rd.
• **Aug. 19** – Economic Development Committee: tourism, branding, grants, land deals.
• **Aug. 20** – Planning & Zoning Commission: Southland Addition replat and waiver.

College Station boards preview land-use changes, tax rate decision

No decisions were made at College Station board and commission meetings over the past two weeks; all recent agendas were published without minutes. The most consequential action ahead is the Aug. 13 City Council meeting, which will set the property tax rate and consider rezonings and contracts.

Recent meetings

Planning & Zoning Commission (Aug. 6) — The commission held public hearings on four land-use changes covering roughly 218 acres east of Midtown Drive and Corporate Parkway. Proposals include amending the Future Land Use & Character Map for 106 acres from Business Center to General Commercial (Case #CPA2026-000009), rezoning 92.88 acres from M-1 Light Industrial to GC General Commercial (Case #REZ2026-000010), rezoning 9.75 acres from PDD Planned Development District to T Townhouse (Case #REZ2026-000002), and amending the Thoroughfare Plan to remove the Corporate Parkway extension and realign the Spring Creek trail (Case #CPA2026-000010). The commission may vote to recommend approval, but final action will occur at the Aug. 27 City Council meeting.

Tourism Advisory Committee (Aug. 5) — The committee considered a $75,000 marketing agreement with Playfly for Texas A&M Athletics and a Hotel Occupancy Tax grant for the College Station Marathon/Half and Oktoberfest Half Marathon/10K. Presentations covered legal use of Hotel Occupancy Taxes, the FY27 budget, and quarterly marketing and sales reports. No vote was recorded.

Historic Preservation Committee (Aug. 3) — The committee discussed possible action on delisting #55 1201 Munson Ave from the city's Historical Marker registry, a review of the Historic Homes list for other delisting candidates, and promotional opportunities with the Public Communications Department.

Impact Fee Advisory Committee (Jul. 31) — The committee reviewed a semi-annual report on system-wide impact fees for water, wastewater, and roadway, and received an Impact Fee 101 overview for the upcoming 5-year update. The meeting could have adjourned into executive session if needed.

City Council public notices (Jul. 27 and Aug. 3) — These were event listings, not decision meetings. They announced Harvey Road Community Workshops (Aug. 10, 12, 13), ribbon cuttings for 2.0 Salon Boutique, Unreined Whiskey, Voco Hotel, and Kolasinski Accounting and Finance, and a Neighborhood Partnership Workshop. No ordinances, contracts, or votes were scheduled.

Coming up

City Council Legislative Engagement Committee (Aug. 10) — Discussion and possible action on legislative engagement efforts, open to public comment.

Parks and Recreation Board (Aug. 11) — Update on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, discussion of cost recovery for parks services, and possible action on naming trails and disc golf holes at Texas Independence Park.

City Council (Aug. 13) — Public hearing on the 2026-2027 ad valorem tax rate. The council will also consider rezoning 12.43 acres at 2950 Rock Prairie Road West from Rural to Multi-Family, and 35 acres at Victoria Avenue and William D. Fitch Parkway to Multi-Family, Middle Housing, and Natural Areas Protected. The consent agenda includes a contract award to Pannell Contracting for tree trimming not to exceed $3,661,308.29, and purchases of columbarium units for $162,910 and custom benches for $221,182. Closed-session talks on litigation, real estate, and economic incentives are also listed.

College Station roundup: Council eyed $7M park contract, eminent domain; zoning, tourism votes ahead

City Council set to weigh $7M park contract, eminent domain, and FY 2026-2027 budget

The most consequential items of the past two weeks appeared on the July 23 City Council agenda, though minutes have not yet been published and outcomes are not confirmed. The Council was scheduled to hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 and to act on several infrastructure items:

• A contract amendment with Skanska USA Building Inc. for Texas Independence Park totaling $7,052,842.
• A resolution authorizing eminent domain for the Rock Prairie East widening project.
• A lease agreement with Brannon Industrial Group, LLC for solid waste containers at $543,300 annually.
• Design contracts for the Dowling Road Pump Station ($680,200) and Well 9 Rehabilitation ($497,270).

Because only the agenda is available, it is not yet known whether the Council voted to approve any of these items.

Bicycle, Pedestrian, & Greenways Advisory Board — Comprehensive Plan amendment

On July 20, the board was scheduled to hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan to remove the planned Corporate Parkway extension and associated bike lanes and trail realignment. A second public hearing concerned an ordinance amending board membership and duties. The agenda also included presentations on developing a fall community bike ride and implementing a walk and bike audit program. Minutes are not yet published.

Housing Plan Advisory Committee reviews Action Plan progress

The July 22 meeting agenda called for a presentation and discussion on Housing Action Plan implementation progress, plus discussion of next steps for goals, strategies, and actions. The committee was also set to consider approving April 22, 2026 meeting minutes. No financial actions or specific proposals were listed.

Impact Fee Advisory Committee — semi-annual report

On July 31, the committee was scheduled to receive a presentation and possibly act on a semi-annual report covering system-wide impact fees for water, wastewater, and roadway. A separate presentation on an "Impact Fee 101" overview was listed in connection with the upcoming 5-year impact fee update. The agenda noted a possible executive session.

City Council public notices

Two City Council notices (July 20 and July 27) listed events rather than formal legislative agendas. Items included a "Your City, Your Budget" seminar supper on July 28, a newly elected officials' orientation in San Antonio July 30-31, and a list of upcoming events August 3-7.

Coming up

• **Aug. 3 — Historic Preservation Committee:** Possible action on delisting #55 1201 Munson Ave from the Historical Marker registry, plus review of the Historic Homes list for additional delisting candidates.
• **Aug. 5 — Tourism Advisory Committee:** Possible vote on a Hotel Occupancy Tax grant for the College Station Marathon/Half and Oktoberfest Half Marathon/10K, and possible action on a $75,000 marketing agreement with Playfly for Texas A&M Athletics. Presentations scheduled on legal Hotel Occupancy Tax use, the FY27 budget, and quarterly marketing and sales reports.
• **Aug. 6 — Planning & Zoning Commission:** Public hearings on four land-use ordinances affecting roughly 218 acres east of Midtown Drive and Corporate Parkway, including a Future Land Use Map amendment (Case #CPA2026-000009), two rezonings (Cases #REZ2026-000010 and #REZ2026-000002), and a Thoroughfare Plan amendment removing the Corporate Parkway extension and realigning Spring Creek trail (Case #CPA2026-000010). The commission may vote to recommend approval; final action is scheduled for the August 27 City Council meeting.

All recent meeting outcomes listed above remain unconfirmed because minutes have not been published. Readers seeking official records should consult the linked agendas and forthcoming minutes from the City of College Station.

College Station boards and council weigh FY 2026-2027 budget, rezoning, and contracts; minutes not yet published

College Station's City Council and advisory boards met multiple times over the past two weeks to discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, land-use changes along Harvey Mitchell Parkway South, and several infrastructure contracts. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, so no final vote tallies or confirmed outcomes are available in the record. All items below reflect what was scheduled for discussion or possible action on the agendas.

City Council: FY 2026-2027 Budget

The City Council held special meetings on July 6, July 13, July 14, and July 15 to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The July 13, 14, and 15 presentations were sponsored by Mary Ellen Leonard. The July 6 agenda included possible action to call a public hearing on the budget for July 23, 2026. Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed whether that hearing was formally called.

City Council: Rezoning and Contracts (July 9)

The July 9 City Council agenda included several land-use and contract items:

• Rezoning of 7.2 acres from General Commercial to Urban Residential on Harvey Mitchell Parkway South.
• A zoning change for 8.029 acres on Harvey Mitchell Parkway South to Multi-Family and Natural Areas Protected.
• A contract with D.I.J. Construction Inc. for traffic pavement striping up to $500,000.
• Roof replacement contracts for multiple locations totaling $141,240.
• A contract award to Renegade Group, LLC for the Hwy 6 widening project up to $145,583.72.

The agenda also noted a possible executive session on litigation, real estate, and economic development agreements. No vote tallies are available.

Planning & Zoning Commission (July 16)

The Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled a public hearing for Case #REZ2026-000006, which would change approximately 35 acres at Victoria Avenue and William D. Fitch Parkway from R Rural to MF Multi-family, MH Middle Housing, and NAP Natural Areas Protected. The commission also planned to discuss potential Unified Development Ordinance updates for drive-thru and off-street queuing requirements.

Historic Preservation Committee (July 6)

The Historic Preservation Committee agenda included updates on sub-committee programs, including a cemetery project and oral history initiatives. Members were scheduled to review edits to the Historical Marker Application process and consider changes or rescindments to the official Historic Marker list. A report from the Historical Records Archivist was also listed.

Parks and Recreation Board (July 14)

The Parks and Recreation Board was scheduled to receive an update on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and to discuss and consider action on Parks and Recreation Cost Recovery. Approval of minutes from the previous meeting was also on the agenda.

Community Events

City Council agendas listed several community events and ribbon-cuttings, including the Unbound Now Care Coordination Launch Celebration on July 14, the America 250 Community Celebration on July 15, and ribbon-cuttings for Boardwalk Homes at 208 Richards St, Vital Caring Home Health & Hospice at 1103 Rock Prairie Rd, and 4Padel Club at 12601 TX-30.

Coming Up

• **July 20 — Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board:** Public hearings on amending board membership and duties, and on amending the Comprehensive Plan to remove the planned Corporate Parkway extension and associated bike lanes and trail realignment. Presentations on a fall community bike ride and a walk/bike audit program are also scheduled.
• **July 22 — Housing Plan Advisory Committee:** Review of Housing Action Plan implementation progress and discussion of next steps for goals, strategies, and actions. Possible approval of April 22, 2026 meeting minutes.
• **July 23 — City Council:** Public hearing on the FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget. The agenda also includes a contract amendment with Skanska USA Building Inc. for Texas Independence Park totaling $7,052,842; a resolution to authorize eminent domain for the Rock Prairie East widening project; a lease agreement with Brannon Industrial Group, LLC for solid waste containers at $543,300 annually; and design contracts for the Dowling Road Pump Station ($680,200) and Well 9 Rehabilitation ($497,270).

College Station Roundup: Council Budget Talks, Zoning Cases, and Contracts on the Agenda

Budget discussions dominate the calendar

The City Council has multiple meetings scheduled this week to discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget. A July 6 agenda listed presentation, discussion, and possible action on the proposed budget, along with possible action to call a public hearing for July 23, 2026. Additional special meetings on the budget are set for July 13, July 14, and July 15, each sponsored by Mary Ellen Leonard. Minutes from these meetings have not yet been published, so no final budget decisions are confirmed in the available record.

Land use and zoning cases

The Planning & Zoning Commission had a July 2 agenda covering two related cases for approximately 12.43 acres at 2950 Rock Prairie Road West: a Comprehensive Plan amendment (Case #CPA2026-000004) and a zoning change from R Rural to MF Multi-Family (Case #REZ2026-000009). The commission was also scheduled to review a preliminary plan and waiver requests for the Krenek Tap Townhomes Subdivision on 6.177 acres (Case #PP2026-000001).

The City Council's July 9 agenda included public hearings on two zoning changes along Harvey Mitchell Parkway South: rezoning 7.2 acres from General Commercial to Urban Residential, and a zoning change for 8.029 acres to Multi-Family and Natural Areas Protected. No minutes have been published for either meeting, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Contracts up for consideration

The July 9 City Council agenda listed several contracts:

• A contract with D.I.J. Construction Inc. for traffic pavement striping up to $500,000.
• Roof replacement contracts for multiple locations totaling $141,240.
• A contract award to Renegade Group, LLC for the Hwy 6 widening project up to $145,583.72.

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not confirmed whether these contracts were approved.

Committee meetings

The City Council Compensation and Benefits Committee met June 29 to hear presentations and discuss the City's Compensation & Benefits Plan. The Legislative Engagement Committee met June 30 to discuss legislative engagement efforts. Neither meeting has published minutes.

The Historic Preservation Committee's July 6 agenda included updates on sub-committee programs — a cemetery project and oral history initiatives — proposed edits to the Historical Marker Application process, and possible changes or rescindments to the official Historic Marker list. A report from the Historical Records Archivist was also scheduled.

Coming up

• **July 13, 14, and 15** — City Council special meetings on the FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget, sponsored by Mary Ellen Leonard.
• **July 14** — Parks and Recreation Board will receive an update on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and consider action on Parks and Recreation Cost Recovery.
• **July 23** — Possible public hearing on the FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget, if called by council.

Note: All recent meeting summaries are based on agendas only; minutes have not been published. Outcomes listed above reflect what was scheduled for consideration, not confirmed decisions.