Iowa Colony, TX

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for land on Cedar Rapids Parkway. The body will also review several preliminary and final plats and a sign height variance request.

• Rezoning request for ~104 acres on Cedar Rapids Parkway from Single Family Residential to Planned Unit Development
• Variance request for sign height requirements at 2038 Meridiana Parkway
• Approval of Wynserra Section 1, 2, 3, and 4 Final Plats
• Approval of Alvin West College Campus Preliminary Plat
• Resolution adopting Bylaws for the Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss several development agreements and a funding agreement with TxDOT for the SH 288 frontage road. The body is also considering an ordinance to adjust the Fiscal Year 2025–2026 Annual Budget and a new Academic Education Pay policy.

• Development Agreement with Colony Retreat LLC
• Roadway Funding and Commercial Development Agreement with Land Tejas Sterling Lakes South
• Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT for SH 288 southbound frontage road between Meridiana Parkway and Cedar Rapids Parkway
• Ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025–2026 Annual Budget
• Interlocal agreements with Brazoria County for road maintenance and FY27 project requests

• Development Agreement with Colony Retreat LLC
• Sierra Vista/Sterling Lakes Entertainment District Plan of Development
• Roadway Funding and Commercial Development Agreement with Land Tejas Sterling Lakes South
• Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with TxDOT for SH 288 frontage road
  SH 288 southbound frontage road between Meridiana Parkway an
• Academic Education Pay policy
• Amend Fiscal Year 2025–2026 Annual Budget
• Apollo CR 57 Preliminary Plat
  CR 57
• Ellwood Dubuque Parkway Street Dedication Preliminary Plat
  Ellwood Dubuque Parkway

City Council Worksession

The City Council will hold a worksession to discuss the Colony Retreat Planned Unit Development (PUD). The meeting includes an executive session to consult with an attorney regarding a facility conveyance agreement.

• Discussion of the Colony Retreat Planned Unit Development (PUD)
• Executive session regarding Facility Conveyance agreement with BCMUD 32 for tap installation capacity charges

• Facility Conveyance agreement with BCMUD 32 regarding collection of capacity charges for tap installation — null
• Colony Retreat Planned Unit Development (PUD) — null

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Iowa Colony Planning & Zoning Commission meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM at City Council Chambers, 3144 Meridiana Parkway. The commission will consider approving the September 1, 2026 meeting minutes and five plat applications: the Apollo CR 57 Preliminary Plat, the Ellwood Dubuque Parkway Street Dedication Preliminary Plat, the Ellwood Karsten Boulevard Phase 4 Final Plat, the Ellwood Recreation Reserve Final Plat, and the Ellwood Section 3B Final Plat. The agenda also lists a presentation and discussion on the Colony Retreat Planned Unit Development (PUD), with no action specified. Citizen comments are allowed, limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Consider approval of the Apollo CR 57 Preliminary Plat
• Consider approval of the Ellwood Dubuque Parkway Street Dedication Preliminary Plat
• Consider approval of the Ellwood Karsten Boulevard Phase 4 Final Plat
• Consider approval of the Ellwood Recreation Reserve Final Plat and Ellwood Section 3B Final Plat
• Presentation and discussion on the Colony Retreat Planned Unit Development (PUD)

City Council Worksession

The Iowa Colony City Council is holding a worksession to discuss the proposed FY 2026-27 tax rate of $0.540000 per $100 valuation, which would raise the median homestead tax bill to $1,887.30, up from $1,814.64 at the current rate. The agenda also includes discussion of a high-water usage adjustment policy and an update on the AV Water Tech customer portal. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Proposed tax rate $0.540000 per $100 valuation for FY 2026-27
• Median homestead tax bill estimated at $1,887.30 under proposed rate
• Current FY 2025-26 tax rate $0.519209, bill $1,814.64
• Discussion on high-water usage adjustment policy
• Update from Performance Services on AV Water Tech customer portal

The City Council held a worksession to discuss the city's high-water usage adjustment policy and receive an update on the AV Water Tech customer portal. No formal votes were taken during the meeting, as it was designated for discussion and staff introductions. The council requested ongoing status updates regarding the portal's development and the city's billing investigation procedures.

• Introduced new patrol officers Robert Butler and Olajuwon Quarles
• Introduced new administrative assistant Daisy Mata
• Discussed high-water usage adjustment policy
• Received update on AV Water Tech customer portal launch

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the FY 2026-27 budget, setting a proposed property tax rate of $0.540000 per $100 valuation (up from the current $0.519209), and ratifying the resulting tax revenue increase. The council will also consider annexing two road tracts (Bullard Parkway and Caldwell Ranch Boulevard), awarding a depository services contract to First Liberty Bank, and other routine items. Executive session will discuss economic development related to the Crystal Center Entertainment District.

• Public hearing and ordinance to set 2026 property tax rate at $0.540000 per $100 valuation (median homestead bill $1,887.30)
• Ordinance adopting FY 2026-27 City Budget and roll call vote to ratify property tax revenue increase
• Public hearings and ordinances to annex Bullard Parkway (3.639 acres) and Caldwell Ranch Boulevard (1.018 and 0.065 acres)
• Resolution awarding depository services contract to First Liberty Bank
• Agreement with Undine Texas Environmental, LLC and Brazoria County MUD No. 57

City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and set the property tax rate at $0.52000. The council also approved two land annexations and designated First Liberty Bank as the city's primary depository.

• Approved FY 2026-2027 City Budget (7-0)
• Ratified property tax revenue increase (6-1)
• Set 2026 property tax rate at $0.52000 (7-0)
• Approved annexation of Bullard Parkway (7-0)
• Approved annexation of approximately 1.018 acres of land (7-0)
• Approved depository services contract with First Liberty Bank (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Undine Texas Environmental, LLC for CCN decertification (7-0)
• Approved Ellwood Detention Reserve D Final Plat (7-0)

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27, which includes a proposed property tax rate of $0.540000 per $100 valuation, up from the current rate of $0.519209. The budget would raise total property taxes by $444,520 (6.13%) over last year, with $704,001 from new property added to the tax roll. The council will also announce the date for the tax rate vote, set for September 21, 2026.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2026-27 budget (Oct 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2027)
• Proposed tax rate of $0.540000 per $100 valuation, compared to current $0.519209
• Budget would raise total property taxes by $444,520 (6.13%)
• $704,001 in tax revenue from new property added to the tax roll
• Tax rate vote scheduled for Monday, September 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM

The City Council conducted a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 city budget, which projects raising $444,520 more in property taxes than the prior year. No formal votes or substantive policy decisions were made during the meeting. Mayor Wil Kennedy announced that council will vote on the proposed tax rate on September 21, 2026.

• Held public hearing on proposed FY 2026-2027 city budget; no action taken
• Scheduled vote on proposed tax rate for Sept. 21, 2026
• Issued proclamations for IT Professionals Day and Finance & Accounting Appreciation Week

City Council Worksession

The Iowa Colony City Council will hold a work session to discuss a water and wastewater rate study and review the city’s sign ordinance, including rules for commercial monument signage. A taxpayer impact statement compares current and proposed property tax rates for a median homestead. The meeting also includes public comments but no formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Water and wastewater rate study discussion
• Review of sign ordinance for commercial monument signage
• Taxpayer impact statement comparing current ($0.519209) and proposed ($0.540000) property tax rates for median homestead ($349,500 valuation)

The council held a worksession and took no formal votes or actions. Members reviewed an alternative water and wastewater rate structure that would raise consumption rates and gradually increase wastewater fees starting in 2027. Council also discussed potential updates to commercial monument sign standards along the State Highway 288 corridor.

• No formal action taken; worksession discussion only

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to review and potentially approve multiple final plats. These items include development plats for Wynserra sections 1, 2, and 3, as well as utility infrastructure plats. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the August 4, 2026, meeting.

• Ellwood Detention Reserve D Final Plat
• Wynserra Section 1, 2, and 3 Final Plats
• Wynserra Street Dedication and Reserves Section 1 Final Plat
• Wynserra Wastewater Treatment Plant Final Plat
• Wynserra Water Plant Final Plat

The commission approved the Ellwood Detention Reserve D Final Plat and the meeting minutes from August 4, 2026. Six items related to Wynserra final plats were deferred at the developer's request.

• Approved August 4, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Ellwood Detention Reserve D Final Plat (5-0)
• Deferred Wynserra Section 1 Final Plat
• Deferred Wynserra Section 2 Final Plat
• Deferred Wynserra Street Dedication and Reserves Section 1 Final Plat
• Deferred Wynserra Wastewater Treatment Plant Final Plat
• Deferred Wynserra Water Plant Final Plat
• Deferred Wynserra Section 3 Final Plat

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider the FY 2026-27 proposed tax rate and budget. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss the Allied Development project and utility facilities for MUD No. 57.

• Proposed FY 2026-27 tax rate of $0.540000 per $100 valuation
• Discussion of Allied Development project in executive session
• Discussion of Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for MUD No. 57
• Administration of Oath of Office to newly appointed Associate Judges

The City Council held a meeting on August 31, 2026, to administer oaths of office to four newly appointed associate judges. The council also held an executive session to discuss the Allied Development project and utility facilities for MUD 57, but took no action on these items.

• Administered oath of office to Associate Judges Robin Burgess, Patton Ritter, Chris Gisentaner, and Dietrich Von Biedenfeld
• Took no action on Allied Development project or MUD 57 utility matters

City Council Worksession

The Iowa Colony City Council will hold a worksession to discuss the FY 2026-2027 City Budget and the water and wastewater rate study. The agenda includes a taxpayer impact statement comparing the current property tax bill of $1,814.64 for a median-valued homestead against a proposed FY 2026-27 rate that would result in a bill of $1,887.30. This meeting is for discussion only, with no formal votes taken on these items.

• Discussion of the FY 2026-2027 City Budget and tax rate
• Discussion of the water and wastewater rate study
• Proposed FY 2026-27 tax rate of $0.540000 per $100 valuation
• Estimated property tax bill of $1,887.30 for a $349,500 median homestead under the proposed rate

The Iowa Colony City Council held a worksession to discuss a water and wastewater rate study and the FY 2026-2027 budget. A consultant recommended keeping water rates the same while increasing the monthly wastewater charge from $25.00 to $42.38. The Finance Director presented tax rate scenarios of $0.50 and $0.52, with Councilmembers discussing resident impact and communication strategies. No final votes were taken as this was a discussion session.

• Discussed wastewater rate increase from $25.00 to $42.38 per month
• Discussed FY 2026-2027 tax rate scenarios of $0.50 and $0.52
• Councilmember Varlack requested future presentation on meter failure data
• Councilmember Hargroder requested copy of rate study presentation
• No formal votes or approvals recorded

City Council Worksession

The Iowa Colony City Council will hold a worksession to discuss the FY 2026-2027 budget, the proposed tax rate, and related matters. The agenda includes a taxpayer impact statement comparing the current tax rate, the no-new-revenue rate, and the proposed rate. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Proposed FY 2026-27 tax rate of $0.540000 per $100 valuation, up from current $0.519209
• Median homestead property tax bill would rise from $1,814.64 to $1,887.30 under proposed rate
• No-new-revenue rate would be $0.478185, resulting in a tax bill of $1,671.26
• Discussion on the FY 2026-2027 City Budget and related matters

The City Council held a worksession to review the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and a tax rate of $0.52. No formal votes or decisions were made during this session.

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will meet to consider adopting a proposed property tax rate of $0.540000 per $100 valuation for FY 2026-27, which would raise the tax bill on a median-valued home from $1,814.64 to $1,887.30. The council will also discuss and possibly appoint an associate judge after an executive session. The agenda includes citizen comments and standard procedural items.

• Proposed tax rate $0.540000 per $100 valuation for FY 2026-27
• Median homestead tax bill increase from $1,814.64 to $1,887.30
• Consideration and possible action on appointment of Associate Judge(s)
• Executive session to discuss Associate Judge applications and interviews

The Iowa Colony City Council held a meeting on August 26, 2026, to conduct business including an executive session regarding judicial appointments. Following the session, the council voted to appoint Chris Gisentaner as Associate Judge.

• Appointed Chris Gisentaner as Associate Judge (7-0)

City Council Worksession

The Iowa Colony City Council is holding a worksession to discuss two items: a presentation on the use of electric scooters and an executive session on economic development opportunities. The meeting is primarily for discussion, not final decisions. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Presentation and discussion on electric scooter use
• Executive session on economic development opportunities (under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 and 551.087)

The City Council held a worksession to discuss the regulation of electric scooters. No ordinances were adopted, and the Police Department recommended an educational approach over new restrictions.

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will consider proposing a tax rate for fiscal year 2026-27 and set public hearing dates for the budget and tax rate. They will also discuss economic development opportunities in executive session and vote on several resolutions and agreements, including a rate increase denial and wastewater infrastructure conveyances.

• Proposed tax rate of $0.519209 per $100 valuation (no change from current year)
• Presentation of proposed FY 2026-27 budget
• Resolution denying SiEnergy Gas, LLC's rate increase statement
• Agreement with Brazoria County MUD No. 55 for generator at Phase 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Conveyance agreement with Brazoria County MUD No. 87 for wastewater treatment plant and lift stations

City Council proposed a new tax rate and scheduled public hearings for the upcoming budget and tax rate. The council also denied a gas rate increase and approved several infrastructure agreements and board appointments.

• Proposed FY 2026-2027 tax rate of $0.54 per $100 taxable valuation (7-0)
• Denied SiEnergy Gas, LLC’s requested rate increase (7-0)
• Approved Crime Control Plan and Budget for FY 2026-2027 (7-0)
• Approved generator agreement with Brazoria County MUD 55 for Phase 1 WWTP (7-0)
• Appointed Shiela Woods as Chair of Iowa Colony Development Authority and TIRZ No. 2 (7-0)
• Approved Conveyance Agreement with Brazoria County MUD 87 for WWTP and Lift Stations (7-0)
• Approved resolution accepting Fourth of July donations (7-0)
• Approved all consent agenda items including various plats and facility acceptances (7-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to discuss and possibly appoint one or more Associate Judges. The agenda includes an executive session to deliberate on applications and interviews, followed by a public vote on the appointment. No other substantive business is listed.

• Executive session to discuss Associate Judge applications and interviews
• Consideration and possible action on appointment of Associate Judge(s)

The City Council met to consider Associate Judge applications following an executive session. The council voted to appoint three individuals to the role of Associate Judge.

• Appointed Dietrich Von Biedenfeld, Robin Burgess, and Patton Ritter as Associate Judges (7-0)

City Council Worksession

The City Council will hold a worksession to discuss the FY 2026-2027 City Budget and the tax rate. The agenda includes a taxpayer impact statement comparing the current and proposed tax rates.

• Discussion of FY 2026-2027 City Budget and tax rate
• Proposed FY 2025-26 tax rate of $0.519209 per $100 valuation

The City Council held a worksession to review the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, including potential tax rates and new staffing positions. Council members provided feedback on prioritizing public safety, evaluating outsourcing options for certain roles, and improving resident communication. No final budget or tax rate was adopted; staff will incorporate this feedback into updated recommendations.

• Directed staff to update the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget based on feedback

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Iowa Colony Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and review three plats: Ellwood Section 7 Preliminary Plat, Ellwood Detention Reserve H Preliminary Plat, and Bullard Parkway Phase 3 Street Dedication Final Plat.

• Approval of June 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of July 7, 2026 meeting minutes
• Ellwood Section 7 Preliminary Plat
• Ellwood Detention Reserve H Preliminary Plat
• Bullard Parkway Phase 3 Street Dedication Final Plat

The Iowa Colony Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the June 2 and July 7, 2026 meeting minutes, as well as three plats: the Ellwood Section 7 Preliminary Plat, the Ellwood Detention Reserve H Preliminary Plat, and the Bullard Parkway Phase 3 Street Dedication Final Plat. All votes were 5-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 2, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved July 7, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Ellwood Section 7 Preliminary Plat (5-0)
• Approved Ellwood Detention Reserve H Preliminary Plat (5-0)
• Approved Bullard Parkway Phase 3 Street Dedication Final Plat (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will consider several public‑hearing items, including a Crime Control Plan and a rezoning of 3518 Davenport Parkway from single‑family to business and retail. Council members will also act on ordinances for a specific use permit at 7515 Iowa Colony Boulevard and a rezoning of the Davenport property. The agenda includes awarding a construction contract to Hassell Construction Group for Phase 1 of the Northwest Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant.

• Public hearing on approval of the Crime Control Plan and Budget for FY 26‑27
• Public hearing to rezone ~0.9352 acres at 3518 Davenport Pkwy from Single Family Residential to Business and Retail
• Ordinance granting a specific use permit for HVAC services on a 4.92‑acre tract at 7515 Iowa Colony Blvd
• Ordinance rezoning the same 3518 Davenport Pkwy property from Single Family Residential to Business and Retail
• Award of a construction contract to Hassell Construction Group, LLC for the Northwest Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 1

The City Council passed a resolution opposing data center construction until infrastructure and environmental impacts are evaluated. The council also approved several land-use permits, board appointments, and wastewater infrastructure agreements.

• Approved resolution opposing data center development pending comprehensive evaluation (6-0)
• Approved conditional Specific Use Permit for HVAC services at 7515 Iowa Colony Boulevard (6-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment and Specific Use Permit for a neighborhood café at 3518 Davenport Parkway (6-0)
• Approved conveyance agreement for wastewater treatment plant and Lift Stations No. 1 and No. 2 from MUD No. 87 (6-0)
• Approved Cost Sharing Agreement for Northwest Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 1 (6-0)
• Appointed Leslie Hayes, Adrian Robinson, and Teherrah Malveaux to ICDA/TIRZ No. 2 boards and reappointed Sheila Woods (6-0)
• Approved R & E Estate Final Plat via consent agenda (6-0)

City Council Worksession

The City Council will hold a worksession to discuss several items in executive session. These include legal advice on a specific use permit and economic development negotiations for the Crystal Center Entertainment District.

• Legal advice regarding a specific use permit
• Iowa Colony Development Authority/Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 applications and appointments
• Personnel matters with the City Manager
• Economic development negotiations for the Crystal Center Entertainment District
• Proposed FY 2025-26 tax rate of $0.519209 per $100 valuation

The City Council met for a worksession and convened two executive sessions to discuss legal, personnel, and economic development matters. No substantive decisions were recorded in open session.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider two action items: an interlocal agreement with Brazoria County to add Cedar Rapids Parkway (County Road 57) to the road maintenance agreement, and the assignment of a development agreement from Allied to D.R. Horton. The council will also review a proposed tax rate for FY 2025-26 that would remain unchanged at $0.519209 per $100 valuation, resulting in no change to the annual tax bill for a median-valued home. The public may comment during the citizen comments period.

• Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement with Brazoria County to add Cedar Rapids Parkway (County Road 57) to the road agreement
• Consideration and possible action regarding the assignment of the Development Agreement from Allied to D.R. Horton
• Proposed tax rate for FY 2025-26 remains at $0.519209 per $100 valuation, same as current rate, with no change in tax bill for median home ($416,981)

The City Council approved an interlocal agreement with Brazoria County, adding Cedar Rapids Parkway (County Road 57) to the agreement. The council also approved the assignment of a development agreement from Allied to D.R. Horton. Both items passed unanimously with six yea votes; no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved interlocal agreement with Brazoria County adding Cedar Rapids Parkway (County Road 57) (6-0)
• Approved assignment of Development Agreement from Allied to D.R. Horton (6-0)

City Council Worksession

The Iowa Colony City Council will hold a worksession to discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, tax rate options, the Land Use Plan, and the Capital Improvement Plan. No formal votes will be taken; this is a discussion-only session. The agenda includes a taxpayer impact statement showing a proposed tax rate of $0.519209 per $100 valuation, unchanged from the current year.

• Discussion on FY 2026-2027 City Budget and tax rate options
• Taxpayer Impact Statement: median homestead value $416,981; proposed rate $0.519209 yields $2,165 annual tax bill (no change from current)
• Discussion on Land Use Plan and Capital Improvement Plan
• Citizen comments allowed under Texas Open Meetings Act with three-minute limit

The City Council held a worksession to discuss the preliminary FY 2026-2027 budget, tax rate, and related financial matters, with presentations from City Manager Tarron Richardson and Chris Thomas. The council also reviewed the Land Use Plan and Capital Improvement Plan, including updates on bond projects and water/wastewater systems. No formal votes or decisions were made during the worksession.

• Discussed preliminary FY 2026-2027 budget and tax rate worksheet
• Reviewed creation of new funds for budget transparency
• Discussed TIRZ payoff and fund balance usage
• Reviewed bond project statuses and water/wastewater updates

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending to City Council the rezoning of 0.9352 acres at 3518 Davenport Pkwy from Single Family Residential to Business and Retail. The commission will also consider approval of the R & E Estate Final Plat.

• Public hearing and consideration of rezoning 0.9352 acres at 3518 Davenport Pkwy from Single Family Residential to Business and Retail
• Consideration of the R & E Estate Final Plat

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-2 to recommend City Council approve rezoning 0.9352 acres at 3518 Davenport Pkwy from Single Family Residential to Business and Retail, with staff conditions. The property owners plan a coffee house with a library and community space. The commission also unanimously approved the R&E Estate Final Plat. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended rezoning 3518 Davenport Pkwy to Business and Retail (4-2)
• Approved R&E Estate Final Plat (6-0)

Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors

The Crime Control and Prevention District Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed plan and budget for FY 26-27, which begins October 1, 2026. The board may then vote to approve and recommend that budget to the City Council. They will also consider approving minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing on proposed Crime Control and Prevention District Plan and Budget for FY 26-27
• Possible vote to approve and recommend the FY 26-27 budget to City Council
• Approval of minutes from the May 13, 2026 board meeting

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a specific use permit for an HVAC service business at 7515 Iowa Colony Boulevard, as well as consider annexing a 7.267-acre tract. The council will also vote on amendments to election canvassing resolutions from the May 2, 2026 general and special elections, and discuss personnel and real property in executive session. A consent agenda includes approval of subdivision plats and acceptance of public infrastructure improvements.

• Public hearing and possible vote on a specific use permit for HVAC system services (maintenance, repair, equipment storage) on a 4.92-acre tract at 7515 Iowa Colony Boulevard
• Public hearing and possible annexation of a 7.267-acre tract owned by GR-M1, Ltd., including a Municipal Service Agreement and ordinance on first and final reading
• Consideration of resolutions amending the canvass of returns for the May 2, 2026 General Election and Special Election (City Charter amendments)
• Consent agenda includes approval of preliminary plats for Crossroads, Creekhaven Section 6 Amending Plat No. 1, and R&E Estate subdivisions
• Consent agenda includes final acceptance of Bullard Parkway Phase II, Cedar Rapids Parkway Phase II, and Sierra Vista Section 10 water, sanitary, storm and paving facilities

The City Council approved the annexation of a 7.267-acre tract into the city limits and accepted a petition for its inclusion in Brazoria County MUD No. 55. A specific use permit for HVAC services at 7515 Iowa Colony Boulevard was tabled. The council also approved resolutions canvassing the May 2, 2026 general and special election results. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with Councilmember Boyce absent.

• Approved resolution canvassing May 2, 2026 general election results (5-0)
• Approved resolution canvassing May 2, 2026 special election on Home Rule Charter amendments (5-0)
• Tabled specific use permit for HVAC services at 7515 Iowa Colony Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved ordinance annexing 7.267 acres (GR-M1, Ltd. tract) into city limits (5-0)
• Approved resolution accepting petition for annexation of 7.267 acres into Brazoria County MUD No. 55 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including plat approvals and final acceptances (5-0)

City Council Worksession

The City Council will hold a worksession to discuss potential resources and support for animal control and shelter operations. The council also will meet in executive session to discuss the City Attorney's annual performance appraisal and to deliberate on real property matters. No votes are expected; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion on animal control and shelter operations resources
• Executive session for City Attorney annual performance appraisal
• Executive session for real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value

The City Council held a worksession with no formal votes or decisions. They heard a presentation on animal control needs and potential grant funding, and discussed a proposed regional community event center with other municipalities. No action was taken.

• No formal decisions made during worksession
• Discussed animal control facility needs and grant options
• Discussed regional community event center concept

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider and possibly recommend approval of a specific use permit for HVAC system services (maintenance, repair, and equipment storage) at 7515 Iowa Colony Boulevard. The meeting also includes approval of preliminary plats for several subdivisions: Crossroads, Ellwood Detention Reserve "H", Ellwood Section 7, Creekhaven Section 6 Amending Plat No. 1, and R&E Estate. Additionally, minutes from previous worksessions and meetings will be approved.

• Specific use permit recommendation to City Council for HVAC services at 7515 Iowa Colony Boulevard
• Crossroads Subdivision Preliminary Plat
• Ellwood Detention Reserve "H" Preliminary Plat
• Ellwood Section 7 Preliminary Plat
• Creekhaven Section 6 Amending Plat No. 1

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved several plats and minutes, but deferred two Ellwood plats at the developer's request. It also voted 3-3 to recommend a specific use permit for an HVAC business at 7515 Iowa Colony Boulevard, with the recommendation carrying despite the tie.

• Approved September 30, 2025 worksession minutes (6-0)
• Approved April 1, 2026 worksession minutes (6-0)
• Approved May 5, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Crossroads Subdivision Preliminary Plat (6-0)
• Deferred Ellwood Detention Reserve 'H' Preliminary Plat (no action)
• Deferred Ellwood Section 7 Preliminary Plat (no action)
• Approved Creekhaven Section 6 Amending Plat No. 1 (6-0)
• Approved R&E Estate Preliminary Plat (6-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a regular meeting with items including appointments to the Iowa Colony Development Authority/TIRZ No. 2 boards, an advisory committee for an impact fee study, and a policy for depository bank services. The council will consider a petition to annex 7.267 acres into Brazoria County MUD No. 55 and a resolution for annexation of 5.006 acres for Beazer Homes into MUD No. 57. The consent agenda includes multiple preliminary plats, a final plat, an extension, and acceptance of water facilities.

• Consideration of annexation of 7.267 acres into Brazoria County MUD No. 55 (petition from GR-M1, LTD.)
• Consideration of resolution for annexation of 5.006 acres into MUD No. 57 for Beazer Homes
• Appointments to Iowa Colony Development Authority/TIRZ No. 2 boards and an Advisory Committee for Impact Fee Study
• Consent agenda includes Avery Lakes Sections 2 and 3 preliminary plats, Ellwood Section 6 preliminary plat and Section 3A final plat
• Consideration of a policy permitting bids for primary depository bank services from financial institutions not currently doing business in the city

The Iowa Colony City Council approved resolutions consenting to annexations of land into Brazoria County MUD No. 55 and MUD No. 57, adopted a policy allowing the city to accept applications for primary depository bank services from financial institutions not located within city limits, and appointed T'Liza Kiel to the Impact Fee Advisory Committee. Marquette Greene-Scott was reappointed as Mayor Pro Tem. No action was taken on appointments to the Iowa Colony Development Authority/TIRZ No. 2 Boards.

• Appointed T'Liza Kiel to Impact Fee Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Reappointed Marquette Greene-Scott as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution allowing bank service applications from out-of-city institutions (unanimous)
• Approved resolution consenting to annexation of 7.267 acres into MUD No. 55 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution consenting to annexation of 5.006 acres into MUD No. 57 (unanimous)
• Deferred approval of September 30, 2025 worksession minutes to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved final acceptance of Sterling Lakes North Section 4 water, sanitary, drainage, and paving facilities (unanimous)
• No action taken on appointments to Iowa Colony Development Authority/TIRZ No. 2 Boards

City Council Worksession

At this worksession, the City Council will discuss a proposal for a partnership to develop a community sports, recreation, and training facility. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item. Public comments are invited before deliberation.

• Discussion of a proposal for a partnership to develop a community sports, recreation, and training facility.

The City Council held a worksession to discuss a proposed partnership with Valor Training Academy for a community sports, recreation, and training facility. No formal decisions were made; the council provided feedback on three options (public benefit partnership, public-private partnership, market value purchase) and raised concerns about site suitability, floodplain issues, and legal hurdles. The item remains conceptual for further evaluation.

• Discussed Valor Training Academy proposal for sports facility; no action taken
• Council feedback on three partnership options (public benefit, public-private, market value purchase)
• Noted concerns about proposed 10-acre site (floodplain, access, parkland restrictions)
• Requested legal, financial, and policy evaluation by staff

Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors

The Crime Control and Prevention District Board will hear a presentation on the proposed budget and plan for FY 26/27 and consider scheduling a public hearing on it. The board will also elect officers, administer oaths to new members, approve prior meeting minutes, and review year-to-date financial reports.

• Presentation on proposed Crime Control and Prevention District Budget and Plan for FY 26/27 starting October 1, 2026
• Consideration and possible action to schedule a public hearing on the proposed budget and plan
• Consider approval of FY 25/26 YTD financial reports
• Elect officers for the Board of Directors
• Administer Oath of Office to newly appointed board members

City Council Meeting

This meeting is primarily procedural: the city council will consider resolutions to canvass the returns from the May 2, 2026 general election and a special election on proposed charter amendments. Following canvassing, the council will present certificates of election and administer oaths of office to newly elected members.

• Resolution canvassing returns and declaring results of the May 2, 2026 general election of officers
• Resolution canvassing returns and declaring results of a May 2, 2026 special election on proposed City Charter amendments
• Presentation of Certificates of Election and administration of Oath of Office

The Iowa Colony City Council approved a resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the May 2, 2026 general election for Councilmember Positions 1‑3. The council also approved a resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the May 2, 2026 special election on proposed charter amendments. Both motions received yeas from Councilmember Arnetta Murray, Mayor Pro Tem Marquette Greene‑Scott, Mayor Wil Kennedy, and Councilmember Tim Varlack.

• Approved resolution canvassing general election results for Councilmember Positions 1‑3 (yeas: Murray, Greene‑Scott, Kennedy, Varlack)
• Approved resolution canvassing special election results on charter amendments (yeas: Murray, Greene‑Scott, Kennedy, Varlack)