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Scope and purpose: Staff described the thoroughfare plan as the city’s legal tool to preserve future right-of-way for corridors and to classify roads (collector, arterial) so routes become eligible for federal funding. The update includes cleaning up classifications in established areas and revising alignments that have been difficult for staff and developers to implement.

Regional coordination and priorities: A large portion of the work involves coordination with Comal County and neighboring jurisdictions to ensure planned corridors align across boundaries. Staff said FM 1101 expansion from Creekside Crossing/Barbarossa up to Kollenberg Road has been identified as a priority and raised the prospect of a planning and environmental linkage (PEL) study through the MPO to evaluate alignments and feasibility. The presenter said that MPO planning funding is being sought and that the study, if advanced, could position the project for future funding and design work.

Design flexibility and public engagement: Staff noted the update will offer more flexibility for developers and for context-sensitive roadway designs (for example, on-street parking in urban contexts). A public engagement program including online outreach, public meetings, Planning Commission presentations and a city council public hearing was described as part of the schedule.

Why it matters: Updating the thoroughfare plan preserves right-of-way during the development process, clarifies project eligibility for federal funds and supports multimodal design across suburban and urban contexts.

Ending: Staff said they expect a public process and subsequent hearings before a formal council resolution to adopt the updated plan.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","New Braunfels City Hall - Council Chambers 6:00 PM 4/14/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council received an update on work to revise the city’s thoroughfare plan — last adopted in 2012 — including regional coordination with Comal County, a public outreach process and prioritization of FM 1101 and a proposed north-south connector for later study.","taxTitle","New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas","taxId",2780,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6050217,"Quarterly capital update: Klein Road closeout, Mission Hill Park groundbreaking and 52 active projects",287,2606000,2893000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3492322-c6b5ad12e4fb57d512e703e2e276ddb8&start=2606&end=2893","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3492322-c6b5ad12e4fb57d512e703e2e276ddb8/thumbnail_2606000.jpg","/articles/6050217/New-Braunfels/Comal-County/Texas/Quarterly-capital-update-Klein-Road-closeout-Mission-Hill-Park-groundbreaking-and-52-active-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6050217-92e7da7f2ed97701e695d7f9795a89b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770916400&Signature=Lbx0vyKQIhI9i4cdLkXOCtOwdvjUFq2wjLr5Z7NNmcX5XOMU1J9YPuxfwqwKoy9G6BUqklseWVqXV8POV~4e9lZjLjSar8cQi0b-TSsP1LlTPp6-6m3EQ~QfO7IOTYAi6hu3ZxYj5jsvfalWfAYdNmTviJciKhQbBYfaKWOk1Sp7nx6QEC4mFvUfKA5Ly6SxMeZzlDdN7VuDAlc4qX11zGMT6Zl4zE3-KVCed7lvITm9I6EBqfL04c0EF0ZXuFdWFzpUSTNP5wA~49Sn7B~3G9vjapHlyzGLAmW~Ev9Y3bpafv8TdvcLp--UTYwdHgDRsM~U-sS3GRrVLJHeORoNUQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented the quarter two capital-project update to the New Braunfels City Council on April 14, outlining completed work, projects in construction, and near-term schedules tied to the 2019 and 2023 bond programs and EDC funding.

Highlights and schedule: Scott McClellan (presenter identified as capital projects staff) said Klein Road Phase 2 is substantially complete and in closeout; the project is a 2019 bond project with an approximate cost referenced in the presentation at about $16 million. McClellan said McQueeney Road work completed this quarter and Mission Hill Park held a groundbreaking; the Sports Park remains on schedule for programming in spring 2026.

Project portfolio and sequencing: Staff said roughly 52 projects are underway across funding sources, with a notable share in the 2023 bond program. Goodwin Lane and Conrad’s Lane (final roadway projects in the 2019 bond) will be large, multi-year efforts; construction and right-of-way steps for Barbarossa and other projects were described, with Barbarossa expected to begin construction around 2028 per MPO funding slots and anticipated utility relocation needs.

EDC and near-term completions: Several EDC-funded projects are near completion in May and June, including the Common Street pedestrian improvements and citywide pedestrian work; the Tubers exit and Alligator Creek West are also scheduled for wrap-up in the coming weeks.

Program management and coordination: Staff noted work on an ADA transition plan, drainage master planning, airport design-control documents and a Quickbase-based project-management application intended to go live the next month to centralize workflows. McClellan also described coordination with TxDOT, the MPO and Comal County on projects such as the FM 725 / I‑35 area and the Schmidt Avenue roundabout design review.

Why it matters: The update charts when key transportation and park projects will be available for public use and identifies schedule dependencies tied to federal/state funding, right-of-way acquisition and utility relocations.

Ending: Council members asked for updates on I‑35 / FM 725 and right-of-way timing; staff said design challenges remain for the TxDOT-managed project and that some construction timelines remain tentative.","City staff reported multiple project milestones including substantial completion of Klein Road Phase 2, completion of McQueeney Road work, the Mission Hill Park groundbreaking and an active portfolio of about 52 capital projects tied to bond and EDC funding.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6050222,"New Braunfels Transit District posts RFP, plans fall 2025 pilot and regional connectivity study through 2026",270,1844000,2114000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3492322-c6b5ad12e4fb57d512e703e2e276ddb8&start=1844&end=2114","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3492322-c6b5ad12e4fb57d512e703e2e276ddb8/thumbnail_1844000.jpg","/articles/6050222/New-Braunfels/Comal-County/Texas/New-Braunfels-Transit-District-posts-RFP-plans-fall-2025-pilot-and-regional-connectivity-study-through-2026","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6050222-6af0c45edf9c51bd7d0cdebc4f9595f7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770916400&Signature=Zn0ble1wwOHRpaplEbbgWvfHTKx74KDv0j-5LrE~vNBJoW-IzAt7DREEHuvs3PZT9M8QVp0mvRmC9sIh1lpHfgDQ11gOyj5sAF4ViqXEC3ZGDuIqVYhtBv2rA0H6Q-VKYRCK5dBSxhZ7cccSOwLKpwF6snqwlb0emwNDGBVVmOicBat6ZdRcIet2Kv6s~QpPBzrpLTMYCWrW8ks-NhQUDFRQQhYe9Dw~gqQJVM5CUzQGM5WBPsjw8Lm5IfJoUhtKvltaUf3QLIbHWd4APSmMXnF1VayQTqXgFSy2tDVklwgVSgmr9-pNutymD7AEZdedIMSGShtrtovGQ4mHrahIgA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Julie Sitton, transit coordinator for the New Braunfels Transit District, briefed the council April 14 on near-term procurement and planning milestones for the city’s new transit program.

Key points: Sitton said the district will post a request for proposals (RFP) the day after the meeting and hopes to award a contract in summer 2025, contingent on receiving pre-award authority from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), which staff expect by May or June. The district’s target for a pilot or initial service rollout is fall 2025; Sitton said an initial test pilot with current Alamo Regional Transit (ART) riders is a possible early step.

Regional study and partnerships: The council heard that a transit connectivity planning study, begun in January 2025 and led by AECOM, ATG and PCI, will assess current services and opportunities to improve connections between New Braunfels and nearby communities such as San Antonio, San Marcos, Seguin and Austin. Sitton said the study’s anticipated completion date is June 2026.

Funding, staffing and documents: Sitton said she continues biweekly coordination with FTA and with TxDOT on grant documents, is working with finance staff on the transit budget and a possible reclassification of her position, and is considering hiring an additional staffer. She also said the district produced a transit annual plan and mission/vision materials after attending the Texas Transit Leadership Institute. The RFP language was prepared with the transit consultant ATG and with finance staff; staff expect ongoing coordination during the summer.

Why it matters: The RFP and pre-award authority are prerequisites to awarding a service contract using federal formula funds. The connectivity study will guide future regional service decisions and is intended to inform whether the city continues microtransit or later adds fixed routes.

Council questions and finance note: Council members asked whether federal budget cuts could affect formula funding; Sitton responded that the district’s funding is formula-based and that she was confident the anticipated funds were not being cut at that time. She also said using the service for special events would have separate FTA rules and could require local funding.

Ending: Sitton asked the council to view the coming RFP and offered continued updates as the district moves toward award and pilot operations.","Transit coordinator Julie Sitton said the district will release an RFP the day after the April 14 meeting, aims to award a contract this summer pending FTA pre-award authority, and targets a pilot rollout in fall 2025; a regional transit connectivity study is slated to finish in June 2026.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6050228,"City proclaims April observances; local nonprofit leaders report increased demand and new shelter opening",122,300000,422000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3492322-c6b5ad12e4fb57d512e703e2e276ddb8&start=300&end=422","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3492322-c6b5ad12e4fb57d512e703e2e276ddb8/thumbnail_300000.jpg","/articles/6050228/New-Braunfels/Comal-County/Texas/City-proclaims-April-observances-local-nonprofit-leaders-report-increased-demand-and-new-shelter-opening","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6050228-5fe1cad46c69cf76259758bf919b985e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770916400&Signature=HqACLv-DthoYiBbx9Rg3c9jJUrU7ScbRvvjgLn1CD0XPwryfrPRJwhLg8NEGNVATcH4nxYL5RuhtTt0sb64cL9NYfF4zanEiLotdtPF6czBte5G-gaXGvRbtG0i7SDTTrlNi~MQzMpiV8FNXKKIfIczyBAGWgeOVrvrkJuFR83Gkr-BbaR8wjQy3sELJwGMCwn0-6XmV1S5ba9V17Svwrd6h8G6pxNptW56gGAPictPb1S4go9LSmH8Q9I67zSZBlOJJhxw6pn8GHLiQczuFW6GBsdfwWyant5si5KFehc2cNF4e2UVXbEz9rmLY~b6Q361zQNMOalcVwSFlIaz1jg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Neil Leonards issued proclamations at the April 14 New Braunfels City Council meeting recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Child Abuse Prevention Month and Earth Day.

Why it matters: The proclamations formalize the city’s recognition of ongoing local and statewide prevention and awareness efforts and provided a platform for nonprofit providers to report service levels and upcoming resources.

Scribe Center of Comal County: Rebecca Wieland, chief program officer for the Scribe Center of Comal County, spoke after the sexual-assault proclamation and thanked the council. She told the council the center supported 944 clients in 2024, including 58 survivors who received sexual-assault nurse exams and 93 who received trauma-informed counseling; its hotline answered more than 1,000 calls. Wieland said the center plans to open a new shelter in early 2026.

Children’s Advocacy Center: Stacey Dufer, executive director of the Children’s Advocacy Center, cited prevalence statistics during the child-abuse-prevention proclamation and urged continued community partnerships. Dufer said 1 in 10 children will be abused by their 18th birthday and noted Comal Independent School District anticipates enrolling about 30,514 students next year; she used those figures to illustrate local need and praised the work of professionals who deliver services.

CASA and conservation partners: Jade Dimitri of CASA of Central Texas described CASA’s role in training community volunteers to advocate for children in foster care and said CASA served about 392 children in the group’s four-county region, roughly 80 percent of children in care there. Ryan Spencer of Headwaters at the Comal and COMAL Conservation thanked Parks and Recreation and event sponsors for a successful Earth Day/Growing Green event and reported attendance of more than 600 people.

Context and caveats: The statistics reported by nonprofit speakers were presented as organization figures and should be verified with the providers for formal reporting. The proclamations are ceremonial recognitions and do not, by themselves, create new city programs or funding.

Ending: Each speaker encouraged residents to learn about prevention resources and to connect people who need services with the named local organizations.","On April 14 the council issued proclamations recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Child Abuse Prevention Month and Earth Day; representatives of local nonprofits described rising service demand and plans for a new shelter opening in 2026.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6050233,"City council approves consent package including parking code changes, rezoning and economic-development amendment",233,1433000,1666000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3492322-c6b5ad12e4fb57d512e703e2e276ddb8&start=1433&end=1666","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3492322-c6b5ad12e4fb57d512e703e2e276ddb8/thumbnail_1433000.jpg","/articles/6050233/New-Braunfels/Comal-County/Texas/City-council-approves-consent-package-including-parking-code-changes-rezoning-and-economic-development-amendment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6050233-365efc2590833debe988985fd0961835/orig.mp4?Expires=1770916400&Signature=alo84Xas3SxoDHkr3LOs-NPi~pFwC7jidhGRfUiFP8dDyBcpZA4~drQDmdPBKntkeOI7MJ1LT2diFyxzQjC0D-iUZw0pI0b-WQ~QMSLDEmqR3aMYQKfqWgI83KGERZgYMwMtNaOmTwQY6q12DGjqs7Thz0HRZ-zaxygCxAvXEt9BOPHJZ7qjvmnP~iSftpoBF1~4MPd0zzfYAYhiix1XEs0gavfi9IFmmiN12ODqTX7X2lTEzpFfKMpM9pJ7MCePlTsgGxkqJKqsCS066A7tZRONXuGjxSafzjCb6iYgkPctx3MXWSMqKiVjscsBiQ5~BTu-5hOrCCD3-Pq3CL2I-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","New Braunfels City Council on April 14 unanimously approved a consent agenda bundling several resolutions and second-and-final-reading ordinances, and separately approved the first reading of a Parks and Recreation youth program standards ordinance.

The consent motion — moved by Council Member Larry Spradley and seconded by Council Member Mary Anne Lebowski — carried unanimously after a roll call; no items were pulled for separate discussion. Items approved in the omnibus motion included a resolution to suspend 45 days of the effective date for a gas-utility rate increase proposed by CenterPoint Energy and to continue the city's participation in the CenterPoint Municipalities alliance; an economic-development amendment recommended by the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation supporting an expansion project by Texas Tito's Inc.; multiple code changes related to parking and towing; and two rezoning ordinances.

Why it matters: The omnibus approval implements changes to local parking enforcement, clarifies loading/tow-away zones, updates no-parking zones in a city park and advances two small rezoning requests that alter land-use classifications along IH‑35 South and in the Unicorn Heights Northwest extension. The CenterPoint resolution preserves the city's procedural options while the company’s proposed rate change is under regulatory review.

Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda (multiple items listed below): Motion carried unanimously; mover: Larry Spradley; second: Mary Anne Lebowski; roll call: Mayor Neil Leonards — yes; Mayor Pro Tem Campos — yes; Council Member Christopher Willis — yes; Council Member Edwards — yes; Council Member Larry Spradley — yes; Council Member Mary Anne Lebowski — yes; Council Member Ryan — yes.
- Resolution suspending the 45-day effective date for a proposed CenterPoint Energy gas rate increase and authorizing continued participation in the CenterPoint Municipalities alliance (resolution; descriptive name from agenda).
- Second amendment to an economic development agreement with Texas Tito's Inc., recommended by the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation (EDC).
- Second and final reading of an ordinance amending Section 126-346 and Section 86-7 of the Code of Ordinances to revise no-parking zones in Cypress Bend Park (ordinance adopted).
- Second and final reading of an ordinance amending Sections 126-367 and 126-369 to revise passenger and freight loading zones to tow-away zones (ordinance adopted).
- Second and final reading adopting a civil parking enforcement program for paid public parking, including fines, hearings, appeals, immobilization/impoundment for delinquent accounts, and penalties for impeding enforcement (ordinance adopted).
- Second and final reading rezoning approx. 8.4 acres at 3119 IH‑35 South from R2 (single-family/duplex) to C1B (general business) (ordinance adopted).
- Second and final reading rezoning approx. 0.2 acres in Unicorn Heights NW Extension Block 2, Lot 7, at 1156 Magazine Avenue from R2 to CO (commercial office) (ordinance adopted).
- Second and final reading to amend Section 126-136 to revise bounds of school zones for Lone Star Early (ordinance adopted; agenda description only).

- Public hearing and first reading: Ordinance adopting youth program standards of care for Parks and Recreation (first reading approved unanimously; mover: Larry Spradley; second: Mary Anne Lebowski). The standards apply to city day camps for children ages 5 to 13 and contain minor updates to check-in/check-out software references, CPR/first-aid staff training language, footwear requirements, comment-card procedures and weather-condition policies.

Context and next steps: Several of the code changes were adopted as second and final readings, meaning they take effect according to the city’s ordinance-adoption timeline unless an effective date was separately specified. The Parks and Recreation youth program standards were approved at first reading after a public hearing with no speakers and will move forward per the council’s ordinance schedule.

Council procedure note: The consent agenda was treated as routine; no items were removed for separate debate and the clerk performed a roll call for the omnibus motion.

Ending: The council moved on after the votes to presentations and updates on transit, capital projects and the city’s thoroughfare plan.","The New Braunfels City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda that included suspension of a proposed CenterPoint Energy rate increase, amendments to city parking rules and two rezoning ordinances. Council also approved the first reading of youth program standards for parks and recreation.","actionData","errors"]

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