Van boards set to weigh $12,500 grant, park project, and zoning variances
City Council: $12,500 grant on the table for Coupe's Café
The Van City Council has scheduled discussion and possible approval of a $12,500.00 economic development grant for Coupe's Café and Game Room, located at 552 W. Main Street. The funding is intended for installation of a code-compliant grease trap at the business. Minutes from the July 24 meeting have not yet been published, so no vote tally or outcome is available.
Economic Development Corporation: Grant, park project, and budget items
The Van Economic Development Corporation met July 27 to consider several items, including the same grease-trap grant request for Coupe's Café and Game Room at 552 W. Main Street.
Other items on the agenda:
- A proposed Parks and Recreation project at McMillan Park.
- Updates to the Facade Grant Program guidelines and name.
- A budget amendment to align allocations and expenses.
- An increase to the Texas Bank and Trust Visa card limit from $3,000.00 to $5,000.00.
Minutes have not yet been published, so it is not yet known which items were approved, tabled, or rejected.
Planning & Zoning: Two variance requests
The Van Planning & Zoning Commission met July 28 to consider two variance requests:
- A fence variance at 1000 W. Main.
- An accessory structure variance for a storage building at 150 Briarwood CT.
The consent agenda included approval of minutes from the June 23, 2026 regular meeting. No minutes from the July 28 meeting have been published, so outcomes are not available.
What this means for residents
All three meetings are listed as agenda-only, meaning the public can see what officials planned to discuss but cannot yet confirm what they decided. Residents who want to know whether the grease-trap grant, the McMillan Park project, or the zoning variances moved forward should watch for published minutes or contact the respective boards directly.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Check with Van City Hall for any newly posted agendas.