New Braunfels meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

New Braunfels boards and City Council set busy agenda; minutes pending on key votes

Most New Braunfels boards and the City Council held or scheduled meetings in the past two weeks, but official minutes have not yet been published for any of them. That means the items below reflect what was on each agenda — not confirmed outcomes. Residents should watch the city's official meeting portal for minutes and vote tallies.

City Council: $2.4M drainage project and airport loan forgiveness on agenda

The New Braunfels City Council met July 13 at 6:00 PM. The agenda included several large-dollar items tied to the Economic Development Corporation:

• Up to $2.4 million for the Castell Avenue Phase 1 – Coll Street Drainage Improvement (item 26-665B).
• Up to $700,000 for the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Citywide Pedestrian Improvements Phase 1 (item 26-654E).
• A resolution forgiving the New Braunfels National Airport loan balance of $644,770 (item 26-655J).

The council was also scheduled to consider a construction contract for the Gruene Road/Post Road and Zipp Road/Old Zipp Road intersections, vehicle purchases for Public Works and Police from Lake Country Chevrolet and Holt Truck Center (item 26-714E), and a professional services agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for Phase 2 of the citywide pedestrian improvement project (item 26-742C). A public hearing on amendments to the Mayfair Master Framework Plan was also listed.

A separate closed executive session at 5:00 PM the same day was set to deliberate the appointment and employment of a City Attorney, including the search for candidates and the evaluation, reassignment, or potential removal of the Interim City Attorney.

Planning Commission: three zoning public hearings

The Planning Commission met July 7 at 6:00 PM to hold public hearings and draft recommendations for City Council on three rezoning requests:

• Rezoning roughly 0.3 acre at 256 East Austin Street from R-2 to MU-A for a short-term rental.
• Rezoning roughly 0.3 acre at 1038 and 1042 Seidel Street from M-1 to R-2A for residential use.
• Rezoning roughly 2 acres at 474 North Guenther Avenue from M-1 to M-1 SUP for a residence and short-term rental.

If approved by City Council, these changes would alter permitted land uses and rental rules at those addresses.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The board met July 14 at 6:00 PM. Agenda items included an update on the Westside Community Center transition to the Parks and Recreation Department, a River Advisory Committee report, an amendment to the development agreement with AG Sunflower Ridge, LLC, and a compliance review for Lennar Corporation's Navarro Residential Development.

Other boards and commissions

The Landa Park Municipal Golf Course Advisory Board met July 14 at 5:30 PM to review course maintenance, tournament and league play, third-quarter finances, and parks updates.

The Historic Landmark Commission met July 14 at 8:30 AM. The agenda included a Certificate of Alteration for a sign at 173 East San Antonio Street (Case HST 26-243), introductions for new members, and updates from the Comal County Historical Commission.

The Cemetery Committee is scheduled to meet July 23 at 4:00 PM to approve June 25 minutes and discuss action items on Field of Graves and 2026 Soul Searching.

Civil Service Commission: police and fire promotion lists

The Civil Service Commission is scheduled to meet July 20 at 2:00 PM to consider certifying promotional eligibility lists for police corporal and lieutenant positions, based on exams conducted in May–June 2026. The agenda also includes approving June 11 minutes and an executive session.

A second meeting is set for July 24 at 9:00 AM to consider the promotional eligibility list for Deputy Chief (item 26-855A) and whether to call entrance examinations for Firefighter (item 26-856B) and Police Officer (item 26-857C) positions.

Coming up

No additional upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days beyond the Cemetery Committee (July 23) and Civil Service Commission (July 24) noted above. Residents can check the city's official agenda portal for any newly posted meetings or published minutes.

New Braunfels City Council to weigh $3.7M in infrastructure spending; Planning Commission zoning hearings pending minutes

New Braunfels City Council is scheduled to meet tonight, July 13, to consider more than $3.7 million in Economic Development Corporation expenditures and a construction contract for two road intersection projects. All meetings covered in this roundup are agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published, so no actions are confirmed.

City Council — July 13 at 6:00 PM

The Council agenda includes several infrastructure and economic development items:

• A construction contract for the Gruene Road/Post Road and Zipp Road/Old Zipp Road intersections.
• An Economic Development Corporation resolution to forgive a $644,770 loan balance at the New Braunfels National Airport.
• Up to $2.4 million in EDC funding for the Castell Avenue Phase 1 – Coll Street Drainage Improvement project.
• Up to $700,000 in EDC funding for the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Citywide Pedestrian Improvements Phase 1.
• A public hearing on amendments to the Mayfair Master Framework Plan.
• An update on the Police Department Headquarters bond project.
• Discussion of potential changes to the downtown paid parking program.

None of these items have been voted on; they are listed on the agenda for Council consideration.

City Council Executive Session — July 13 at 5:00 PM

Before the regular meeting, Council will meet in closed session to deliberate on legal staffing. Agenda items include the search and selection of City Attorney candidates and the evaluation, duties, or discipline of the Interim City Attorney. No public action is expected from this session.

Planning Commission — July 7 at 6:00 PM

The Planning Commission was scheduled to hold public hearings on three zoning change requests and draft recommendations for City Council. Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed. The agenda listed:

• Rezoning approximately 0.3 acre at 256 East Austin Street from R-2 to MU-A to allow a short-term rental.
• Rezoning approximately 0.3 acre at 1038 and 1044 Seidel Street from M-1 to R-2A for residential use.
• Rezoning approximately 2 acres at 474 North Guenther Avenue from M-1 to M-1 SUP for a residence and short-term rental.

If the Commission advanced recommendations, City Council would still need to vote on each rezoning for it to take effect.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board — July 14 at 6:00 PM

The Board will review updates on the Westside Community Center transition to the Parks and Recreation Department. The agenda also includes a River Advisory Committee report, a possible amendment to the development agreement with AG Sunflower Ridge, LLC, and a compliance review for Lennar Corporation's Navarro Residential Development.

Landa Park Golf Course Advisory Board — July 14 at 5:30 PM

The board will review course maintenance, tournament and league play, third-quarter financial status, and general parks updates.

Historic Landmark Commission — July 14 at 8:30 AM

The Commission will consider a Certificate of Alteration for a sign on the main building at 173 East San Antonio Street (Case HST 26-243). The agenda also includes welcoming new members and updates from the Comal County Historical Commission.

Cemetery Committee — July 23 at 4:00 PM

The Committee is scheduled to approve minutes from its June 25, 2026, meeting and to discuss and take action on items related to Field of Graves and 2026 Soul Searching.

Coming up

• **July 14, 8:30 AM** — Historic Landmark Commission, sign alteration case at 173 East San Antonio Street.
• **July 14, 5:30 PM** — Landa Park Golf Course Advisory Board, Q3 financial update.
• **July 14, 6:00 PM** — Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Westside Community Center transition and development agreements.
• **July 23, 4:00 PM** — Cemetery Committee, Field of Graves and 2026 Soul Searching.

All items above are drawn from posted agendas. Minutes have not been published for any of these meetings, so no decisions are confirmed as of this report.