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New Braunfels · issues
Topics getting the most attention in New Braunfels public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
The committee will review and consider plans for the 2026 Soul Searching event or program, which engages the community with local history and cemetery heritage.
The committee is gearing up to discuss potential changes to river user fees and local ordinances ahead of the 2027 season, which could impact how locals and tourists experience the rivers.
Residents expressed concerns about police staffing levels and the use of developer subsidies versus public safety funding. The mayor noted a future update will address these facts.
The board forgave a loan to the airport to help it manage its finances and fund future capital projects.
The city is updating its master plan for parks. This plan will decide what new parks or programs we get in the future.
The city is negotiating a new economic development project. These talks are kept private to protect the city's bargaining position.
The city is moving forward with bond funding for road projects, specifically for the Mayfair development area.
The city is proposing a $305 million budget that keeps the tax rate flat. It prioritizes public safety, road maintenance, and employee pay, but faces challenges from inflation and limited growth in property values.
The city is looking to update its drought rules and irrigation surcharges. This could change how much you pay for water during dry periods and when those restrictions kick in.
The city is currently working to fill the top administrative and legal roles for the municipal government. This process is critical as it determines who will manage daily city operations and provide legal counsel for future policies.
The Housing Authority is working to replace aging, 1970s-era public housing with modern, high-quality apartments. This is intended to improve living conditions for current residents and increase the total number of affordable units.
The city is required to show residents how their property tax bills will change under the new budget. This helps homeowners see exactly how much they might pay based on their county's median home value.
The board is looking at lowering the speed limit in residential areas near Lake Front Avenue to make the streets safer for neighbors.
Residents and council members discussed the adequacy of school resource officer coverage across local school campuses, with police leadership detailing rovers and dedicated staffing agreements with NBISD.
Property owners face a tax rate set at the no-new-revenue level, resulting in an estimated $13 annual increase for the average homestead.
A police officer is appealing their indefinite suspension. This process is a standard legal requirement for civil service employees.
The city is tracking the progress of TIRZ #3, which uses tax dollars from increased property values to pay for improvements in the downtown area.
The board is looking at ways to change how parking works downtown to make it easier for people to find spots and keep traffic moving.
A request to rezone a residential property for short-term rental use, which could change the neighborhood feel.
The commission is deciding if a car dealership should be allowed to bypass certain design rules meant to keep buildings looking good.
The city is finalizing how to score recent exams for the Deputy Chief role to ensure the process is fair and follows the union contract.
The commission had to decide whether to allow 10 manufactured homes that were placed on a property after their legal 'grandfathered' status had expired. They decided to allow the current 10 to stay but blocked any future expansion.
The board reviewed how businesses can request exceptions to sign size limits. They emphasized that these exceptions often come with conditions, like removing old, non-conforming signs to clean up the visual landscape.
The board discussed the importance of maintaining setbacks for accessory buildings. They expressed concern about structures being built directly on property lines, citing safety and maintenance issues.
The city is looking at how to regulate data centers to ensure they fit well within the community.
Residents expressed deep concerns about whether current water and sewer infrastructure can handle new high-density housing developments.
The city is forming a committee to update the 31-year-old city charter, which could lead to significant changes in how the city operates.
The city is moving the center under the Parks and Rec department to offer more fitness classes. They plan to start charging a small monthly membership fee to help cover costs.