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City Council - Special

November 17, 2025 ·4:00 PM Final

City Hall - Council Chambers

Agenda — 38 items

  1. 1 OUR MISSION The City of New Braunfels serves the community by planning for the future, responding to community needs, and preserving our natural beauty and unique heritage.
  2. 2 AGENDA
  3. 3 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 1:27
  4. 4 CALL OF ROLL: CITY SECRETARY ▶ jump to 1:40
  5. 5 INVOCATION: COUNCILMEMBER LABOWSKI ▶ jump to 1:55
  6. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & SALUTE TO THE TEXAS FLAG ▶ jump to 3:07
  7. 7 CONSENT ITEMS
  8. A) Approval of the appointments to the Building Standards Commission of Lesha Blair for a city resident seat with a term ending 11-30-2027 and William Burrell for the legal category seat with a term ending 11-30-2027. 25-1290 approved Pass
  9. B) Approval of the appointments of Scott Morehouse, Serena Morris, and Dylan Ott, for the three (3) positions on the Community Development Advisory Committee with three terms ending 11-30-28. 25-1291 approved as amended Pass
  10. C) Approval of the appointment of Robert Blythin to the Animal Services Advisory Board for a City Resident seat, Eric Trager for an Animal Facility Owner/Operator seat, and Michael Doherty for the Veterinarian seat with terms ending 11-30-28. 25-1311 approved Pass
  11. D) Approval of the appointments of Tommy Carden, Justin Morales, and Austin Milam for the three (3) resident positions with the Landa Park Golf Course Advisory Board with terms ending 11-30-2028 and James Carter for the NB Golf Association position with a term ending 11-30-2028. 25-1312 approved Pass
  12. E) Approval of the appointment of Rykley Crowe and Nancy Pappas for the two (2) City Resident positions for the Library Advisory Board with terms ending 11-30-2028 and Sierra Crowley for an unexpired Resident position with a term ending 11-30-2027. 25-1313 approved Pass
  13. F) Approval of the appointments of Courtney Lyons-Garcia and Laurie Wehring to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for two (2) City Resident positions with terms ending 11-30-2028. 25-1316 approved Pass
  14. G) Approval of five (5) Mayoral appointments of Tate Korpi, Nathan Manlove, Hans-Bernard Moeller, Tommy Carden, and Jedediah Silva with terms ending 11-30-2028 to the Partnership Committee. 25-1317 approved Pass
  15. H) Approval of the appointments of Tanya Pence for the position of River/Tourism Professional for the River Advisory Committee with an unexpired term ending 11-30-2026, Destin Singleton for the Parks & Recreation Representative with a term ending 11-30-2028, and Brad Bechtol for the City Resident seat with a term ending 11-30-2028. 25-1319 approved Pass
  16. I) Approval of the appointments of Don Austin, Tera Thompson, Cody Elrod, and Atanacio Campos for four (4) individual terms to the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation with terms ending 11-30-2027. 25-1315 approved Pass
  17. J) Approval of the appointments of Richard Kelshimer and Jonathan Cooper to the City Resident seats for the Workforce Housing Advisory Board with terms ending 11-30-2028, Peter James to the Habitat for Humanity Representative with a term ending 11-30-2028, Jonathan Packer to the NB Chamber Representative with a term ending 11-3-2028, Larry Hammonds to the NB EDC Representative seat with a term ending 11-30-2028, and Sarah Dixon to the Housing Authority Representative with a term ending 11-30-2028. 25-1320 approved Pass
  18. K) Approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 126, Sec. 126-355 (c), related to the downtown parking zone by adding exceptions to enforcement. 25-1365 ▶ jump to 7:26
  19. 18 ORDINANCES
  20. 18 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved the Consent Agenda Pass ▶ jump to 5:29
  21. K-1) Approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 126, Sec. 126-355 (c), related to the downtown parking zone by adding exceptions to enforcement. 25-1365 approved Pass ▶ jump to 7:26
  22. 19 INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
  23. 1. WORKSHOP
  24. A) Interview two (2) applicants and appoint one (1) individual to the New Braunfels Utilities Board of Trustees for a term ending November 30, 2030. 25-1314 ▶ jump to 7:33
  25. 22 PRESENTATIONS
  26. A) Presentation and discussion on early childhood education matters in New Braunfels 25-1247 ▶ jump to 23:30
  27. B) Presentation and update on City of New Braunfels Capital Projects and Initiatives. 25-1414 ▶ jump to 50:27
  28. C) Presentation and discussion on proposed amendments to the New Braunfels Code of Ordinances to update Traffic Impact Analysis fees and requirements. 25-1400 ▶ jump to 66:36
  29. D) Presentation, discussion, and possible direction on proposed ordinance amendments concerning the composition of the Roadway Impact Fee Advisory Committee and Water & Wastewater Impact Fee Advisory Committee as required by Senate Bill 1883 25-1118 ▶ jump to 86:45
  30. E) Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Direction Regarding Management of Floating Vegetation. 25-1417 ▶ jump to 98:19
  31. F) Presentation and discussion regarding the creation of a Tourism Public Improvement District. 25-1427 ▶ jump to 167:25
  32. 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  33. 30 In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Ch. 551.071, the City Council may convene in a closed session to discuss any of the items listed on this agenda. Any final action or vote on any executive session item will be taken in open session.
  34. 3. IF NECESSARY, RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
  35. 4. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 188:22
  36. 33 CERTIFICATION
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  38. 34 I hereby certify the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the New Braunfels City Hall. _____________________________________ Gayle Wilkinson, City Secretary NOTE: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, or large print, are requested to contact the City Secretary’s Office at (830) 221-4010 at least two (2) work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.