New Braunfels meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

New Braunfels weighs $1.4M Gruene project, budget and tax rate as meetings wrap

Over the past two weeks, New Braunfels city boards and committees met on a wide range of items, from a $1.4 million design contract for the Gruene multimodal project to a formal investigation into police headquarters construction. All recent meetings were agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions have been reported.

Gruene multimodal project and other council items

The City Council on Aug. 10 considered a resolution approving up to $1,400,000 from the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation for final design of the Gruene Multimodal Improvements Project, along with a contract with Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc. for final plans, specifications, and estimates. The council also took up first-reading amendments to drought surcharge rates and triggers, a public hearing on parking restrictions on Divine Way, and an appeal from Lennar Corporation regarding park development fee reimbursement. The consent agenda included fire truck purchases, a budget amendment for special revenue funds, and a contract with the Humane Society. No votes were reported.

Police headquarters investigation

A special council meeting on Aug. 3 was held to discuss a formal investigation into the architectural design, engineering, construction, and administration of the New Braunfels Police Department Headquarters. The agenda included an executive session and a possible open-session vote on investigation findings. No outcome has been published.

Budget and tax rate discussions

The council held multiple work sessions on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget and 2026 tax rates. On Aug. 11, members reviewed the proposed budget, the no-new-revenue and voter approval rates, and a taxpayer impact statement showing estimated property tax bills for median-valued homes: $1,150 (proposed rate) vs. $1,169 (no-new-revenue) in Comal County, and $971 vs. $987 in Guadalupe County. Upcoming special meetings on Aug. 17, 18, and 19 will continue budget and tax rate discussions, including a proposed 2026 tax rate of $0.408936 per $100 of value.

Planning and zoning

The Planning Commission on Aug. 4 held public hearings on three items: aligning home occupation definitions with state law (House Bill 2464), amending the Mayfair Development Design Control Document, and rezoning 2.7 acres at 2009 South Walnut Avenue from APD SUP to C-1A for retail development on behalf of Karma Enterprises NB LLC. All items required recommendations to the City Council. The Historic Landmark Commission on Aug. 11 considered two Certificate of Alteration requests: a carport, driveway, and roof replacement at the Froehlich-Stein House (586 W Mill Street) and enclosing a carport with a garage addition at the Schaeffer-Brewer House (455 S Academy).

Other boards and committees

The Regional Workforce Education Alliance met Aug. 11 to elect a chair and review a workforce study for Comal and Guadalupe Counties. The Downtown Parking Revenue Advisory Committee reviewed the Parking Revenue Reinvestment Plan and revenue estimates. The New Braunfels Partnership Committee discussed future trips to Germany and possible funding. The Heritage Commission considered updates to Arts & Heritage Grant Guidelines and the 2027 Heritage HOT Grant process. The Economic Development Corporation on Aug. 13 considered adopting its 2026-2027 budget, an administrative services contract with the city, and a proposed acquisition of 6.7 acres on Gruene Road. The Transportation & Traffic Advisory Board weighed a traffic calming plan for Pahmeyer Road and recommended parking/loading bans on Zipp Road, Klein Meadows, and Legend Pond.

Coming up

• **Aug. 17** – City Council workshop on FY 2027 budget, tax rate, Westside Community Center, and Roadway Impact Fee Study.
• **Aug. 17** – Reinvestment Zone No.3 (Downtown TIRZ) board to set FY27 allocations and review grant applications.
• **Aug. 18** – City Council special meeting on FY 2027 budget and proposed tax rate.
• **Aug. 18** – Roadway Impact Fee Committee to review the 2026 fee study.
• **Aug. 19** – City Council special meeting on budget, tax rate, and charter review committee.
• **Aug. 27** – Cemetery Committee to discuss 2026 Soul Searching and Field of Graves.

New Braunfels City Council to consider $1.4M Gruene project and drought surcharge changes

This week's roundup covers meetings from July 27 through August 4, and upcoming meetings through August 11. No decisions have been published for recent meetings; all agendas are available. The most consequential item on the upcoming City Council agenda is a $1.4 million expenditure for final design of the Gruene Multimodal Improvements Project.

City Council to weigh $1.4M Gruene design, drought surcharges

The City Council will meet on August 10 to consider a resolution approving up to $1,400,000 from the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation for final design of the Gruene Multimodal Improvements Project. The council will also consider a contract with Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc. for final plans, specifications, and estimates for the same project.

Other agenda items include a first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 130 to adjust residential and landscape irrigation drought surcharges and revise drought stage triggers, and a second reading of an ordinance to rezone 0.3 acre at 256 East Austin Street from R-2 to C-O SUP for a short-term rental. A public hearing and first reading will address prohibiting parking on both sides of Divine Way from Fayette Drive for approximately 165 feet. The council will also hear an appeal from Lennar Corporation regarding park development fee reimbursement. The consent agenda includes fire truck purchases, a budget amendment for special revenue funds, and a contract with the Humane Society.

Recent City Council meeting (July 27) – rezoning and bond issuances

The July 27 City Council agenda included public hearings on three rezoning requests: 1038 and 1042 Seidel Street from M-1 to R-2A, 256 East Austin Street from R-2 to C-O SUP for a short-term rental, and 474 North Guenther Avenue from M-1 to M-1 SUP for one residence and short-term rental. The council also discussed issuance of Certificates of Obligations and received a presentation on the 2019 Bond Project for the Police Department Headquarters. Other items included purchase of a modular building for Parks Operations Division for $223,160.00 and a contract with Siddons-Martin Emergency Group for Fire Department equipment maintenance. Minutes have not yet been published.

Other recent meetings

• **City Council Executive Session (July 27):** Closed session to discuss economic development negotiations regarding Gruene 16, legal options for easements at 470 Rio Drive and 2241 Westmeyer Road, litigation involving Lynn K. Wohlfahrt and Stoddard Construction Management, Inc., and search for a City Attorney.
• **Library Advisory Board (July 28):** Discussion and approval of Board Bylaws, policy 2.3 Loans, and the NBPL Five-Year Plan.
• **Finance and Audit Committee (July 30):** Review of FY 2026 Annual External Audit by Crowe LLP, FY 2026 May Financial Report, Texas State Comptroller’s Transparency Stars Award presentation, proposed educational workshop, and update on Internal Audit Program.
• **Meet and Confer meetings (July 31 and August 3):** Discussions with the New Braunfels Professional Firefighters Association (IAFF Local 3845) and the New Braunfels Police Officers Association on proposed amendments to their respective Meet and Confer Agreements. No votes or decisions were scheduled.
• **City Council Special (August 3):** Closed session to discuss a formal investigation into the architectural design, engineering, construction, and administration of the New Braunfels Police Department Headquarters. Possible open-session vote on findings.
• **Planning Commission (August 4):** Public hearings and votes on aligning home occupation definitions with state law (House Bill 2464), amending the Mayfair Development Design Control Document, and rezoning 2.7 acres at 2009 South Walnut Avenue from APD SUP to C-1A for retail development. All items require recommendations to the City Council.

Coming up

• **City Council Executive Session (August 10):** Closed session to deliberate on hiring a City Attorney and City Manager, and discuss real property lease terms for a Connections Lease. Final action would occur in open session.
• **Regional Workforce Education Alliance (August 11):** Election of chair, discussion on post-secondary institution membership, update on workforce study for Comal and Guadalupe Counties, debrief of Regional Externship Program, and review of bylaws.
• **Historic Landmark Commission (August 11):** Consideration of Certificate of Alteration requests for the Froehlich-Stein House (586 W Mill Street) and the Schaeffer-Brewer House (455 S Academy), plus approval of prior meeting minutes.

New Braunfels City Council appoints Nathan Brown as Interim City Attorney; police headquarters investigation continues

The New Braunfels City Council unanimously appointed Nathan Brown as Interim City Attorney at its July 20 special meeting, the only action taken at that session. Several other items on the agenda — including irrigation drought surcharges, the Humane Society contract, and the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan — were presented as workshops with no action taken.

City Attorney appointment

Council voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Nathan Brown as Interim City Attorney. The July 20 special meeting minutes are the only official record published among the recent meetings covered in this roundup. The search and selection of candidates for a permanent City Attorney was listed for discussion in a July 27 executive session; minutes for that session have not yet been published.

Police Department Headquarters investigation

Council held or scheduled multiple discussions regarding an investigation into the New Braunfels Police Department Headquarters. A July 25 special meeting agenda listed discussion and potential action on the investigation, with scope covering the project's architectural design, engineering, construction, and administration. A second special meeting is scheduled for August 3, with an executive session to discuss construction oversight and a possible open-session vote on investigation findings. The July 27 regular Council agenda also included a presentation on the 2019 Bond Project for the Police Department Headquarters. Minutes for the July 25 and July 27 meetings have not yet been published.

Rezonings and purchases on July 27 agenda

The July 27 regular Council meeting agenda included public hearings on three rezoning requests: 1038 and 1042 Seidel Street from M-1 to R-2A; 256 East Austin Street from R-2 to C-O SUP for short-term rental; and 474 North Guenther Avenue from M-1 to M-1 SUP for one residence and short-term rental. The agenda also listed a $223,160.00 purchase of a modular building for the Parks Operations Division and a contract with Siddons-Martin Emergency Group for Fire Department equipment maintenance. No minutes have been published for this meeting.

Boards and commissions: agendas only

Several advisory bodies met or were scheduled to meet, but minutes have not yet been published:

• **Civil Service Commission** (July 20 and July 24): Agendas included certification of promotional eligibility lists for Police Corporal, Police Lieutenant, and Deputy Chief, plus discussion of entrance examinations for Firefighter and Police Officer vacancies.
• **Animal Services Advisory Board** (July 22): Discussion of the feral cat colony ordinance (Item 26-812).
• **Reinvestment Zone No. 5 - West End** (July 23): Possible action to recommend a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone and a Project and Finance Plan draft to Council.
• **Cemetery Committee** (July 23): Discussion of "Field of Graves" (26-828A) and "2026 Soul Searching" (26-829B).
• **Library Advisory Board** (July 28): Discussion and approval of Board Bylaws (26-864), policy 2.3 Loans (26-862), and the NBPL Five-Year Plan (26-863).
• **Finance and Audit Committee** (July 30): Review of the FY 2026 Annual External Audit presented by Crowe LLP and the FY 2026 May Financial Report.

Labor discussions

A July 31 meet-and-confer session between the City and the New Braunfels Professional Firefighters Association (IAFF Local 3845) was scheduled to discuss proposed amendments to the existing Meet and Confer Agreement, with no vote planned.

Coming up

• **August 3, Other Public Meetings:** Meet-and-confer with the New Braunfels Police Officers Association (NBPOA) on proposed amendments to the Meet and Confer Agreement (Item 26-899A). Discussion only; no votes scheduled.
• **August 3, City Council Special:** Executive session on Police Department Headquarters construction oversight, with a possible open-session vote on investigation findings.
• **August 4, Planning Commission:** Public hearings and votes on home occupation definition amendments (ORD26-228), the Mayfair Development Design Control Document (PZ26-0199), and rezoning 2.7 acres at 2009 South Walnut Avenue from APD SUP to C-1A for retail development (PZ26-0216).
• **August 11, Regional Workforce Education Alliance:** Election of a chair for the term ending April 2027 and review of a workforce study for Comal and Guadalupe Counties.

New Braunfels Boards and Council Line Up Big-Ticket Items, From $2.4M Drainage to 2027 Bond Talks

New Braunfels City Council is set to consider up to $2.4 million in drainage improvements on Castell Avenue and $700,000 for citywide pedestrian improvements at its July 13 regular meeting, making infrastructure funding the most consequential item on a packed two-week calendar of city board and commission meetings.

All meetings listed below are drawn from published agendas; minutes have not yet been posted, so final outcomes and vote tallies are not yet available.

City Council — July 13

The regular meeting agenda includes a public hearing on amendments to the Mayfair Master Framework Plan filed by Southstar at Mayfair Developer, LLC.

Funding items on the agenda:

• A resolution approving up to $2,400,000 for Castell Avenue Phase 1 drainage improvements, funded from the New Braunfels EDC.
• A joint-bid contract with Pesado Construction for Castell Avenue Phase 1 improvements.
• A resolution approving up to $700,000 for the Alamo Area MPO Citywide Pedestrian Improvements Phase 1.
• Consent agenda items include approval of a $644,770 airport loan forgiveness, intersection construction contracts, and a historic tax incentive.

Council is also scheduled to discuss amending the downtown paid parking program to give three hours of free parking to Resident River Parking permit holders, and to receive an update on the Police Department Headquarters bond project.

A separate executive session agenda lists deliberations on the search and selection of a City Attorney candidate and the evaluation, duties, or discipline of the Interim City Attorney.

City Council — Special Workshop, July 17

Council will hold a workshop covering the FY 2027-2031 financial forecast for the General Fund, Debt Service Fund, and Solid Waste Fund. Members will discuss a potential 2027 bond and associated funding strategies, residential solid waste rate requirements, FY 2027 budget priorities, the City's Land Use Fiscal Analysis, modifications to the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan, the 2023 Bond Project for the Southeast Library Branch, and Westside Community Center membership offerings. No final votes are expected except possibly after an executive session.

Planning Commission — July 7

The commission will elect a Chair and Vice Chair and hold public hearings on three rezoning requests:

• 256 East Austin Street, from R-2 to MU-A with a short-term rental permit.
• 1038 and 1042 Seidel Street, from M-1 to R-2A.
• 474 North Guenther Avenue, from M-1 to M-1 SUP for a residence with short-term rental.

Transportation & Traffic Advisory Board — July 9

The board will consider recommending a code amendment to ban parking on both sides of Divine Way for approximately 165 feet south of Fayette Drive. Members will also vote on a traffic calming plan for Pahmeyer Road, ratify January 8, 2026 minutes, and adopt the 2026 board calendar.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board — July 14

The board may recommend to City Council an amendment to the development agreement with AG Sunflower Ridge, LLC (Case 26-794A). Members will also discuss compliance with the Park Land Dedication Ordinance by Lennar Corporation for the Navarro Residential Development (26-795B), receive an update on the transition of the Westside Community Center to the Parks and Recreation Department (26-796A), and hear a River Advisory Committee report (26-792B).

Housing Authority Board of Commissioners — July 16

The agenda consists solely of a taxpayer impact statement for the City of New Braunfels FY 2026 budget. For a median-valued homestead, the estimated tax bill is $1,451 under the Proposed Budget or $1,453 under the No-New-Revenue Rate in Comal County, and $1,275 or $1,277 respectively in Guadalupe County. No action items are listed.

Other Boards and Commissions

• **Reinvestment Zone No. 4 — Zipp Park (July 6):** Board to recommend a new chair and vice chair to City Council and review a draft project and finance plan for the zone, forwarding it to Council for final adoption.
• **New Braunfels Partnership Committee (July 8):** Discussion of organizing resident trips to Germany, future project planning, and committee budget funding opportunities.
• **Downtown Board (July 9):** Leadership elections, bylaw amendments, and staff updates on the Downtown Curb Management Study, Arts and Culture Master Plan, and downtown parking program.
• **Historic Landmark Commission (July 14):** Certificate of Alteration for a sign at 173 East San Antonio Street (Case HST 26-243), plus new member introductions and Comal County Historical Commission updates.
• **Landa Park Municipal Golf Course Advisory Board (July 14):** Updates on course maintenance, tournament and league play, Q3 finances, and parks. No formal decisions scheduled.

Coming Up

• **July 20 — City Council Special Workshop:** Proposed amendments to Chapter 130 on irrigation drought surcharges, FY 2027 contract for services with the Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area, Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan Incidental Take Permit Renewal, and executive session on the appointment of Nathan Brown as Interim City Attorney and the search for a permanent City Attorney.
• **July 20 — Civil Service Commission:** Approval and certification of Police Corporal and Police Lieutenant promotional eligibility lists.
• **July 22 — Animal Services Advisory Board:** Discussion of the feral cat colony ordinance (Item 26-812).
• **July 23 — Reinvestment Zone No. 5 — West End:** Possible action to recommend a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone and a Project and Finance Plan draft to City Council.
• **July 23 — Cemetery Committee:** Discussion of "Field of Graves" (26-828A) and "2026 Soul Searching" (26-829B).
• **July 24 — Civil Service Commission:** Promotional eligibility list for Deputy Chief and possible entrance examinations for Firefighter and Police Officer vacancies.

New Braunfels Roundup: Advisory Boards Meet, City Council Set for $2.4M Drainage Vote

Seven New Braunfels advisory boards and commissions met between June 30 and July 9, but minutes have not yet been published for any of those sessions, so no outcomes or vote tallies are available. The most consequential item on the immediate horizon is tonight's City Council meeting, which includes a resolution for up to $2.4 million in Castell Avenue drainage improvements.

Recent Meetings — Agendas Posted, Outcomes Pending

All recent meetings listed below have agendas available but no published minutes, meaning no decisions can be confirmed.

Library Advisory Board (June 30): Reviewed Policy 2.2 on borrower eligibility, board bylaws, and a presentation on library card types.

Ethics Commission (June 30): Scheduled to approve January 22, 2026 minutes and elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.

Reinvestment Zone No. 4 — Zipp Park (July 6): Scheduled to recommend a new chair and vice chair to City Council for a term ending in December, and to review and forward a draft project and finance plan for Reinvestment Zone No. 4 to City Council for final adoption. No public hearings or major financial actions were scheduled.

Planning Commission (July 7): Set to elect a Chair and Vice Chair and hold public hearings on three rezoning requests: 256 East Austin Street from R-2 to MU-A with a short-term rental permit; 1038 and 1040 Seidel Street from M-1 to R-2A; and 474 North Guenther Avenue from M-1 to M-1 SUP for a residence with short-term rental.

New Braunfels Partnership Committee (July 8): Discussed organizing potential resident trips to Germany, future project planning, and committee budget funding opportunities.

Transportation & Traffic Advisory Board (July 9): Considered a proposed code amendment to ban parking on both sides of Divine Way for approximately 165 feet south of Fayette Drive, a traffic calming plan for Pahmeyer Road, ratification of January 8, 2026 minutes, and adoption of the 2026 board calendar.

Downtown Board (July 9): Scheduled leadership elections, bylaw amendments, and updates on the Downtown Curb Management Study, Arts and Culture Master Plan, and downtown parking program.

Coming Up

City Council — July 13: Public hearing on amendments to the Mayfair Master Framework Plan by Southstar at Mayfair Developer, LLC; resolution approving up to $2.4M for Castell Avenue Phase 1 drainage improvements from New Braunfels EDC; joint-bid contract with Pesado Construction for Castell Avenue Phase 1 improvements; resolution approving up to $700,000 for Alamo Area MPO Citywide Pedestrian Improvements Phase 1; consent agenda includes $644,770 airport loan forgiveness, intersection construction contracts, and a historic tax incentive; discussion on amending downtown paid parking to give three hours free parking to Resident River Parking permit holders.

City Council Executive Session — July 13: Search and selection of a City Attorney candidate; evaluation, duties, or discipline of the Interim City Attorney.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board — July 14: Recommendation to City Council on amendment to development agreement with AG Sunflower Ridge, LLC (26-794A); discussion on Lennar Corporation compliance with Park Land Dedication Ordinance for Navarro Residential Development (26-795B); update on Westside Community Center transition (26-796A); River Advisory Committee report (26-792B); approval of June 9 minutes (26-790A).

Landa Park Golf Course Advisory Board — July 14: Approval of April 14 minutes (26-807A); course maintenance update (26-808A); tournament and league play update (26-809B); Q3 financial update (26-810C); parks update (26-811D). No formal decisions or public hearings scheduled.

Historic Landmark Commission — July 14: Certificate of Alteration for a sign at 173 East San Antonio Street (Case HST 26-243); new member introductions; Comal County Historical Commission updates.

Housing Authority Board of Commissioners — July 16: FY 2026 taxpayer impact statement. Comal County median homestead estimated tax bill: $1,451 (Proposed Budget) or $1,453 (No-New-Revenue Rate). Guadalupe County median homestead estimated tax bill: $1,275 (Proposed Budget) or $1,277 (No-New-Revenue Rate). No other action items listed.

Cemetery Committee — July 23: Approval of June 25 minutes (26-827A); discussion of "Field of Graves" (26-828A) and "2026 Soul Searching" (26-829B).

New Braunfels council agendas included $700k pedestrian contract, runoff election certification; minutes not yet published

City Council agendas from late June listed a $700,000 construction contract for pedestrian improvements and the certification of a new mayor and councilmember, but minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed in the record.

City Council — June 22

The regular City Council agenda included certifying the election of Michael French as Mayor and Nikki Shaw as District 6 Councilmember, following the June 13, 2026 Runoff Election. A separate special council meeting was also scheduled to declare the official canvass and results of that runoff, which included races for mayor and one council seat.

Action items on the regular agenda included:

• Approving $700,000 for construction of Alamo Area MPO pedestrian improvements Phase 1.
• Approving $405,000 for final design of pedestrian improvements Phase 2.
• Awarding a contract to Randall Scott Architects for a public safety training center feasibility study.
• A lease agreement with Ricoh USA for citywide multifunction devices.

All June 22 council items are listed as agenda-only; minutes are not yet published, so no vote tallies or final outcomes are available.

Board of Adjustment — June 25

The Board of Adjustment agenda included electing a new Chair and Vice Chair and considering two land-use requests:

• Variance requests for accessory structure and garage setback encroachment at 307 North Guenther Avenue.
• An Alternative Sign Plan for seven multi-tenant monument signs at 827, 839, 851, & 863 IH-35.

Minutes are not yet published.

Library Advisory Board — June 23 and June 30

The Library Advisory Board met twice, with both agendas listing review of Policy 2.2 (Borrower Eligibility), review of board bylaws, and a presentation on library card types. Minutes are not yet published.

Cemetery Committee — June 25

The Cemetery Committee agenda included discussion and potential action on the Field of Graves project, a review of cemetery financial statements, an update on the 2026 Soul Searching program, and approval of May 28, 2026 meeting minutes. No specific budget allocations or contract details were listed. Minutes are not yet published.

Ethics Commission — June 30

The Ethics Commission agenda included approval of January 22, 2026 minutes and election of a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

• **July 6 — Reinvestment Zone No. 4 (Zipp Park):** Board to recommend a new chair and vice chair to City Council and review a draft project and finance plan for Reinvestment Zone No. 4 before forwarding it to Council for final adoption.
• **July 7 — Planning Commission:** Election of leadership plus public hearings on rezoning requests for 256 East Austin Street (R-2 to MU-A with short-term rental permit), 1038 and 1042 Seidel Street (M-1 to R-2A), and 474 North Guenther Avenue (M-1 to M-1 SUP for a residence with short-term rental).
• **July 8 — New Braunfels Partnership Committee:** Discussion of resident trips to Germany, future project planning, and committee budget funding opportunities.
• **July 9 — Transportation & Traffic Advisory Board:** Consideration of a parking ban on both sides of Divine Way for approximately 165 feet south of Fayette Drive, a traffic calming plan for Pahmeyer Road, ratification of January 8, 2026 minutes, and adoption of the 2026 meeting calendar.
• **July 9 — Downtown Board:** Election of leadership, bylaw amendments, and updates on the Downtown Curb Management Study, Arts and Culture Master Plan, and downtown parking program.

Pedestrian improvements, runoff canvass top recent city council agendas

The New Braunfels City Council’s June 22 meetings featured a $700,000 construction contract for Phase 1 of citywide pedestrian improvements and an ordinance certifying the results of the June 13 runoff election, according to agendas released by the city. Minutes from those meetings have not yet been published. Here is a roundup of recent and upcoming public meetings.

City Council

The council’s regular session agenda included a vote on a $700,000 construction contract with an unnamed contractor for Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization pedestrian improvements Phase 1, as well as a $405,000 design contract for Phase 2. Members also considered awarding a contract to Randall Scott Architects for a feasibility study of a combined public safety training center, and a lease agreement with Ricoh USA for citywide multifunction devices.

Personnel matters on the same agenda involved certification of the election of Michael French as mayor and Nikki Shaw as the District 6 councilmember, recognition of outgoing officials, and selection of a mayor pro tem. In a special session, the council was slated to adopt an ordinance declaring the official canvass and results of the June 13 runoff, which decided the mayoral and District 6 races.

Other recent meetings

The Library Advisory Board met June 23 and June 30, each time reviewing Policy 2.2 on borrower eligibility and proposed updates to board bylaws. Presentations on library card types and reports from the library director and support groups were also on both agendas.

The Board of Adjustment on June 25 opened with officer elections before hearing two variance requests for a garage and accessory structure at 307 North Guenther Avenue, plus an alternative sign plan for multi-tenant monument signs along IH-35. The Cemetery Committee the same day discussed the Field of Graves project, reviewed financial statements, and received an update on the 2026 Soul Searching program. The Ethics Commission met June 30 to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson and approve minutes from January.

Coming up

The Zipp Park Reinvestment Zone No. 4 board meets July 6 to recommend a chair and vice chair to the city council and review a draft project and finance plan for the zone before forwarding it to council for adoption.

The Planning Commission on July 7 will elect its own chair and vice chair, then hold public hearings on rezoning requests: 256 East Austin Street from R-2 to MU-A with a short-term rental permit; 1038 and 1042 Seidel Street from M-1 to R-2A; and 474 North Guenther Avenue from M-1 to M-1 with a special use permit for a residence with short-term rental.

The New Braunfels Partnership Committee on July 8 discusses resident trips to Germany, future project planning and committee budget funding opportunities.

The Transportation and Traffic Advisory Board meets July 9 to recommend a code amendment banning parking on both sides of Divine Way for about 165 feet south of Fayette Drive, approve a traffic calming plan for Pahmeyer Road, ratify January minutes and adopt its 2026 meeting calendar. The same evening, the Downtown Board elects officers, considers bylaw amendments and receives updates on the downtown curb management study, arts and culture master plan, and parking program.