Iowa Colony public meetings in 2025

City Council Meeting

The council will hold public hearings on a proposed amendment to the Rally 288 West Planned Unit Development to add a “Substation” as a conditional commercial use and on annexing a 5‑acre tract in Brazoria County. They will also consider amendments to the FY2025‑26 city budget, a development agreement for the Coogan Tract, and several utility and consulting contracts. Additional items include approval of multiple consent‑agenda minutes, plat approvals, and an executive‑session discussion of the city manager and attorney contracts.

• Public hearing to add “Substation” conditional use to Rally 288 West PUD (items 2/15)
• Public hearing and council action to annex a 5‑acre tract (West ½ of Lot 469) in Brazoria County (items 3/13)
• Consideration of amendment No. 2 to Rally 288 West PUD to add 5‑acre tract for single‑family residential use (item 14)
• Consideration of the Coogan Tract Development Agreement, including utility and plan approvals (item 16)
• Consideration of agreement with Nelissa Heddin Consulting, LLC for a water and wastewater rate study (item 18)

The council approved an amendment to the FY2025‑26 City Budget and authorized the annexation of a 5‑acre tract with related service and development agreements. It also approved two amendments to the Rally 288 West Planned Unit Development, a Coogan Tract development agreement, a water‑sewer rate study, and an interlocal agreement with Alvin. A motion to appoint members to an Impact Fee Advisory Committee was rejected.

• Approved FY2025‑26 City Budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved annexation of 5‑acre tract, municipal services agreement and development agreement (7-0)
• Approved Rally 288 West PUD amendment No. 2 to add 5‑acre single‑family residential tract (7-0)
• Approved Rally 288 West PUD amendment No. 3 to add “Substation” conditional use (7-0)
• Approved Coogan Tract Development Agreement (utility and plan) (7-0)
• Approved Brazoria County MUD No. 57 Utility Agreement (6-0-1 abstain)
• Approved water and wastewater rate study agreement with Nelissa Heddin Consulting, $35,870 (7-0)
• Rejected appointment of Impact Fee Advisory Committee members (1-4-2)

City Council Worksession

The City Council will hold a worksession to discuss an Economic Development Strategy and outreach to Amazon for a potential grocery project. The body will also discuss Budget Amendment No. 1 to the FY2025-26 City Budget.

• Economic Development Strategy and commercial development outreach
• Potential Amazon Grocery project outreach
• Budget Amendment No. 1 to the FY2025-26 City Budget

The Iowa Colony City Council worksession on Dec. 15, 2025 discussed a formal economic development strategy, potential Amazon grocery outreach, and a correction to Budget Amendment No. 1. No votes or formal approvals were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will meet to consider a complaint filed against Councilmember Position 1 and discuss economic development strategies, including outreach to Amazon.

• Consideration of complaint against Councilmember Position 1
• Discussion on Economic Development Strategy
• Direction on outreach to Amazon for potential grocery project

The council voted to retain Thompson Horton to conduct an investigation of a workplace complaint against a councilmember; the motion passed with six votes in favor and one abstention. Action on directing staff for an Economic Development Strategy was deferred. Action on outreach to Amazon for a potential grocery project was also deferred.

• Approved retention of Thompson Horton for workplace complaint investigation (6-0-1)
• Deferred direction for Economic Development Strategy
• Deferred outreach to Amazon for potential grocery project

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed amendment that adds a “Substation” as a conditional use in the commercial land use category of the Rally 288 West Planned Unit Development. The commission will also consider approving the November 4, 2025 meeting minutes and will discuss recommendations to City Council on the Rally 288 West amendment, the Sierra Vista West Plan Amendment No. 3, and several final plats for Ellwood developments. Additional items include approvals of final plats for Ellwood Karsten Boulevard Phase 2, Phase 3, and Ellwood Section 2.

• Public hearing on Rally 288 West PUD substation conditional use amendment
• Recommendation to City Council on Rally 288 West PUD amendment
• Recommendation to City Council on Sierra Vista West Plan Amendment No. 3
• Approval of Ellwood Karsten Boulevard Phase 2 Final Plat
• Approval of Ellwood Karsten Boulevard Phase 3 Final Plat

The commission unanimously approved the November 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to recommend the Rally 288 West PUD amendment adding a “Substation” conditional use to the City Council. The Sierra Vista West Plan of Development Amendment No. 3 was tabled pending more information. The Ellwood Karsten Boulevard Phase 2 and Phase 3 final plats, as well as the Ellwood Section 2 final plat, were approved.

• Approved November 4, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve Rally 288 West PUD amendment to add “Substation” (unanimous)
• Tabled Sierra Vista West Plan of Development Amendment No. 3 until more information (unanimous)
• Approved Ellwood Karsten Boulevard Phase 2 Final Plat (unanimous)
• Approved Ellwood Karsten Boulevard Phase 3 Final Plat (unanimous)
• Approved Ellwood Section 2 Final Plat (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will meet on November 20, 2025 to consider and possibly act on a resolution to formally censure Councilmember Nikki Brooks for alleged violations of the Rules of Procedure and Code of Conduct on November 5, 2025. The agenda also includes standard items such as call to order, invocation, pledge of allegiance, citizen comments, and adjournment.

• Resolution to formally censure Councilmember Nikki Brooks for conduct on November 5, 2025

The Iowa Colony City Council met on November 20, 2025 and discussed a resolution to formally censure Councilmember Nikki Brooks for conduct on November 5, 2025. The mayor read the censure letter and council members gave statements for and against the action. The minutes do not include a vote tally or a final decision on the resolution. Consequently, no formal action was recorded.

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will hold public hearings on a specific use permit for a swim school, an annexation of a 5‑acre tract, and a Planned Unit Development amendment. The council will also consider several ordinances, resolutions, and contracts, including a specific use permit ordinance, a contract revision with the General Land Office, and engineering services for the wastewater treatment plant expansion. Additional items include monthly department reports, an advisory committee appointment, and a rescheduling of the January 19, 2026 meeting.

• Ordinance granting a specific use permit for a swim facility at 4903 Davenport Parkway
• Resolution to revise Contract No. 24-065-009-E166 with the General Land Office
• Authorization for Adico, LLC to provide engineering design for the SW WWTP expansion to 0.90 MGD
• Award of an on‑call building inspections and plan review contract to Safebuilt
• Ordinance allowing outdoor burning inside the city limits

The council approved a specific use permit for a swim school at 4903 Davenport Parkway. It also rescheduled the January 19, 2026 council meeting to January 26, 2026 and adopted ordinances for electronic signs and outdoor burning. Additional actions included authorizing participation in the NFIP CRS program, approving engineering contracts with Adico, awarding a building‑inspection contract to Safebuilt, and selecting Dr. Tarron Richardson as the finalist for city manager.

• Approved specific use permit for swim facility at 4903 Davenport Parkway (7 yeas)
• Rescheduled regular council meeting from Jan 19 2026 to Jan 26 2026 (7 yeas)
• Amended Ordinance No. 2025‑03 to add TxDOT language for electronic signs (7 yeas)
• Authorized participation in the NFIP Community Rating System program (7 yeas)
• Authorized Adico, LLC to design SW WWTP expansion to 0.90 MGD (7 yeas)
• Authorized Adico, LLC to design 1.0‑million‑gallon elevated storage tank (7 yeas)
• Awarded on‑call building inspection contract to Safebuilt (6 yeas, 1 abstain)
• Adopted ordinance allowing outdoor burning inside city limits (7 yeas)

City Council Worksession

The City Council will hold a worksession to review the Iowa Colony Masterplan. The body will also enter an executive session to discuss the selection process for a new City Manager.

• Presentation and discussion on the Iowa Colony Masterplan
• Selection process for a new City Manager

The Iowa Colony City Council met on November 17, 2025 to hear a presentation on the city master plan and to discuss the selection process for a new City Manager. No motions were voted on, approved, denied, or tabled during the session. The meeting adjourned without any recorded decisions.

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council meeting will feature a proclamation for Municipal Court Week, a public comment period, and an executive session to discuss the selection of a new City Manager, the City Attorney’s employment terms, and other personnel matters. After the executive session, the council will consider possible action on those executive‑session topics.

• Proclamation declaring Municipal Court Week
• Executive session discussion of selection process for a new City Manager
• Executive session discussion of City Attorney employment, duties, and compensation
• Executive session discussion of personnel and departmental matters under the Interim City Manager
• Consideration and possible action on executive session matters

The council voted to authorize the mayor to extend an offer to the City Manager candidate discussed in executive session. It also approved the City Attorney's contract and compensation, noting the attorney has not received a COLA for 2025‑26. Finally, the council directed the City Manager and staff to proceed with the items discussed in executive session. All three motions passed unanimously.

• Authorized mayor to extend City Manager offer (approved, 7 yeas)
• Approved City Attorney contract and compensation (approved, 7 yeas)
• Directed City Manager and staff to implement executive‑session items (approved, 7 yeas)

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a recommendation to amend the Rally 288 West Planned Unit Development to add a 5.00-acre tract for single-family residential use. The body will also approve the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Rally 288 West PUD amendment
• Recommendation to City Council on Rally 288 West PUD amendment
• Approval of October 7, 2025 P&Z minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission also unanimously adopted a recommendation to the City Council to amend the Rally 288 West Planned Unit Development by adding a 5.00‑acre tract for single‑family residential use and to remove the taxidermist entry from page 56.

• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to City Council on Rally 288 West PUD amendment, adding 5.00‑acre tract and removing taxidermist from page 56 (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The council will review a Taxpayer Impact Statement that compares the current tax rate of $0.519209 per $100 valuation with a no‑new‑revenue rate of $0.481864, showing an estimated annual tax bill of $2,165 versus $2,009 for a median‑valued homestead ($416,981). A proposed budget for FY 2025‑26 is available online. The council will consider and possibly adopt an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025, which would levy a tax and provide security for payment.

• Taxpayer Impact Statement: current rate $0.519209 per $100 valuation, no‑new‑revenue rate $0.481864, estimated annual tax bill $2,165 vs $2,009 for median home ($416,981)
• Proposed FY 2025‑26 budget posted online at the city website
• Ordinance authorizing issuance and sale of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025

The council considered an ordinance to authorize the issuance and sale of the City of Iowa Colony’s 2025 Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation. Councilmember Hargroder moved to approve the ordinance and Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott seconded the motion. The ordinance was approved with six yea votes and one abstention.

• Approved issuance of 2025 Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates (6 yea, 0 nay, 1 abstain)

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will review a Taxpayer Impact Statement that compares the current property tax rate of $0.519209 per $100 valuation with a proposed No‑New Revenue rate of $0.481864. The council will also consider the proposed FY 2025‑26 budget, which is posted online. An executive session will be held to discuss the selection process for a new City Manager, followed by possible action on those matters. The meeting includes a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Review Taxpayer Impact Statement: current rate $0.519209 vs. No‑New Revenue rate $0.481864 per $100 valuation
• Consider proposed FY 2025‑26 budget (available online at the city website)
• Executive session to discuss selection process for a new City Manager
• Consideration and possible action on executive session matters
• Public comment period (three‑minute limit per speaker)

The council entered executive session to discuss the selection process for a new City Manager. After reconvening, Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott moved to act on the executive‑session discussion, and Councilmember Hargroder seconded the motion. The motion received yeas from Murray, Greene-Scott, Kennedy, Hargroder, Varlack, and Boyce and was approved. No other actions were taken.

• Approved motion to move forward on City Manager selection (6 yeas)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss a proposed FY 2025-26 tax rate of $0.519209 per $100 valuation. The body is also considering several land development plats and contracts for public safety vehicles and water infrastructure.

• Proposed FY 2025-26 tax rate of $0.519209 per $100 valuation
• Annexation petition for a 5-acre tract (Property ID No. 176230)
• Contract with D&M Leasing for Public Safety Vehicles
• Engineering design services agreement for the water treatment plant and water well
• Approval of multiple preliminary and final plats for Wynserra, Creekhaven, and Ellwood

The council approved the voluntary annexation of a 5‑acre parcel from Tracie and James Yoder and set a public hearing for November 17. It also approved an engineering design services agreement for the water treatment plant and well, and adopted an outdoor‑burning ordinance on first reading. Additional actions included authorizing a contract for public‑safety vehicles, appointing members to the Parks and Recreation Committee, voting for Emmanuel Guerrero to the Texas Municipal League Region 14 board, and appointing an impact‑fee advisory committee member and a city representative for the 2026 H‑GAC General Assembly.

• Approved annexation of 5‑acre Yoder tract (7 yea)
• Approved engineering design services agreement for water treatment plant and well (7 yea)
• Adopted outdoor‑burning ordinance on first reading (6 yea, 1 abstain)
• Authorized City Manager to execute contract with D&M Leasing for public‑safety vehicles (7 yea)
• Appointed Angel Jones, Terry Hayes, and Megan Sablajakovic to Parks and Recreation Committee (7 yea)
• Voted for Emmanuel Guerrero to serve on Texas Municipal League Region 14 Board (6 yea, 1 abstain)
• Appointed Brian Johnson to Impact Fee Advisory Committee (7 yea)
• Designated Sydney Hargroder as Representative and Kareem Boyce as Alternate for 2026 H‑GAC General Assembly (7 yea)

City Council Worksession

The Iowa Colony City Council worksession will consider the proposed location for the Centerpoint Substation and review the Allied Development project. A Taxpayer Impact Statement will be presented showing the current and proposed property tax rates. An executive session will be held to discuss the selection process for a new City Manager and further matters related to the Allied Development project.

• Discussion of proposed Centerpoint Substation location
• Discussion of Allied Development project
• Presentation of Taxpayer Impact Statement with property tax rate options
• Executive session to consider selection process for new City Manager
• Executive session to discuss Allied Development project matters

City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially take action regarding the appointment of a City Manager. This includes reviewing candidate qualifications and conducting interviews during an executive session.

• Discussion and possible action on City Manager finalists

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Iowa Colony Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes from its September 2 meeting and vote on final plats for Parkway Kia and The Market at Creekhaven North, plus eight preliminary plats for new subdivisions and a water-plant site.

• Approve Parkway Kia Final Plat
• Approve The Market at Creekhaven North Final Plat
• Approve El Alaniz Addition Section 2 Preliminary Plat
• Approve Wynserra Section 3 Preliminary Plat
• Approve Wynserra Water Plant Site Preliminary Plat

The commission approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes and a series of final and preliminary plats, including Parkway Kia, The Market at Creekhaven North, El Alaniz Addition Section 2, Ellwood Detention Reserve D‑F, Wynserra Sections 3‑4 and Water Plant Site, and Creekhaven Sections 7‑8. Each item received six yea votes and no nay votes. All approvals were recorded before adjournment at 7:01 P.M.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved Parkway Kia Final Plat (6‑0)
• Approved The Market at Creekhaven North Final Plat (6‑0)
• Approved El Alaniz Addition Section 2 Preliminary Plat (6‑0)
• Approved Ellwood Detention Reserve D, E, and F Final Plats (6‑0)
• Approved Wynserra Sections 3 and 4 Preliminary Plats (6‑0)
• Approved Wynserra Water Plant Site Preliminary Plat (6‑0)
• Approved Creekhaven Sections 7 and 8 Preliminary Plats (6‑0)

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will hold an executive session to discuss appointments to the Charter Review Commission. After the executive session, the council will consider and possibly reaffirm those appointments. The meeting also includes standard items such as a call to order, citizen comments, and adjournment.

• Executive session to discuss appointments to the Charter Review Commission
• Consideration and possible action to reaffirm appointments to the Charter Review Commission

The council voted to remove the previous appointments to the Charter Review Commission and to reaffirm seven new members: Robert Wall, Carol Wall, Margaret Madrianga, Brenda Ledbetter, Lisco Scott, Leslie Hayes, and Brenda Dillon. All seven council members present voted yea, so the motion passed. No other actions were taken at this meeting.

• Reaffirmed seven Charter Review Commission appointments (unanimous yea vote)

City Council Worksession

The Iowa Colony City Council worksession will discuss three agenda items. First, revisions to the Subdivision Monument Sign regulations in the City’s Sign Ordinance. Second, proposed amendments to the transparency requirements within the Unified Development Code. Third, discussion of build-to line requirements in the Unified Development Code.

• Revisions to Subdivision Monument Sign regulations in the City’s Sign Ordinance
• Proposed amendments to transparency requirements in the Unified Development Code
• Discussion of build-to line requirements in the Unified Development Code

The September 30, 2025 work session reviewed proposed revisions to subdivision monument sign regulations, transparency requirements, and build‑to‑line standards in the Unified Development Code. Council members asked clarification questions, but the City Attorney noted the items were not agenda items for action. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Planning & Zoning Commission Worksession

The Iowa Colony Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a worksession to discuss three items. First, revisions to the Subdivision Monument Sign regulations in the City’s Sign Ordinance. Second, proposed amendments to the transparency requirements in the City’s Unified Development Code (UDC). Third, discussion of build-to line requirements in the City’s Unified Development Code (UDC).

• Revision of Subdivision Monument Sign regulations in the City’s Sign Ordinance
• Proposed amendments to transparency requirements in the City’s Unified Development Code (UDC)
• Discussion of build-to line requirements in the City’s Unified Development Code (UDC)

The Planning & Zoning Commission held a work session to review proposed revisions to subdivision monument sign requirements, transparency standards in the Unified Development Code, and build‑to‑line setbacks. Staff presented comparisons and recommendations, and commissioners asked clarifying questions. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed property tax rate of $0.519209 per $100 of valuation for fiscal year 2025‑26. Council members will consider adopting the FY 2025‑26 city budget, ratifying the associated property tax revenue increase, and taking action on an annexation of a 39.83‑acre tract in Brazoria County. Additional items include a development agreement for the Sunset Prairie tract, a variance for the Primrose School at 9828 Karsten Boulevard, and a speed‑limit ordinance for school zones.

• Public hearing on proposed tax rate $0.519209 per $100 valuation for FY 2025‑26
• Ordinance to adopt the FY 2025‑26 City Budget
• Roll‑call vote to ratify property tax revenue increase reflected in the budget
• Consideration of annexing a 39.83‑acre tract (Lots 1‑9, Block 1, Colony Estates Phase 1) in Brazoria County
• Approval of a Development Agreement with Sunset Prairie for the 39.83‑acre tract

The council approved the FY 2025‑26 City Budget, ratified the associated property‑tax revenue increase, and adopted a new tax rate of $0.519209 per $100 of valuation. It also approved a Development Agreement for the 39.83‑acre Sunset Prairie tract and annexed the same property after a non‑annexation agreement was rejected. Additional actions included a variance for Primrose School, the Coogan Tract Plan, a school‑zone speed‑limit ordinance, and designation of CDBG‑MIT signatories.

• Adopted FY 2025‑26 City Budget (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Ratified property‑tax revenue increase reflected in the budget (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved tax rate increase to $0.519209 per $100 valuation (6 yea, 1 abstention)
• Approved Development Agreement for Sunset Prairie 39.83‑acre tract (unanimous yea)
• Approved Non‑Annexation Development Agreement, acknowledged landowner rejection, and annexed the 39.83‑acre tract (6 yea, 1 abstention)
• Adopted variance to transparency requirements for Primrose School at 9828 Karsten Blvd (unanimous yea)
• Approved 191‑acre Coogan Tract Plan of Development (unanimous yea)
• Adopted ordinance setting school‑zone speed limits for Iowa Colony Junior High and High School (unanimous yea)

City Council Worksession

The City Council will meet to discuss updates to the FY2025-26 proposed budget. The session includes an executive session to discuss the selection of City Manager candidates.

• Discussion of FY2025-26 Proposed Budget updates
• Proposed FY 2025-26 tax rate of $0.519209 per $100 valuation
• Selection of City Manager candidates (Executive Session)
• Introduction of new staff members

The council introduced several new staff members, including a Senior Human Resources Generalist, new patrol officers, and a Code Compliance Officer. A consultant presented final updates to the FY2025‑26 proposed budget. The council held an executive session to discuss qualifications and selection of city manager candidates. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and the reauthorization of building permit fees. The council will also announce the date for the vote on the proposed tax rate.

• Public hearing on FY 2025-26 budget, which would raise $875,510 (25.88%) more in property tax revenue than last year
• Public hearing and possible action on reauthorizing building permit fees for residential and commercial structures
• Announcement of the September 15, 2025, vote on the proposed tax rate of $.519209 per $100 valuation

The Iowa Colony City Council approved a resolution to reauthorize building permit fees for residential and commercial construction, renovation, and remodeling. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marquette Greene-Scott, seconded by Councilmember Sydney Hargroder, and passed with six yeas and no nays; Councilmember Tim Varlack was absent. The council also set the date, time, and location for the upcoming vote on the proposed tax rate (Sept. 15, 2025, 7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers).

• Approved resolution reauthorizing building permit fees (6 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Scheduled vote on proposed tax rate for Sept. 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers

City Council Worksession

The Iowa Colony City Council will hold a worksession to discuss the qualifications and selection of City Manager candidates. The meeting will include an executive session for this purpose and a citizen comment period. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• Executive session to discuss City Manager candidate selection
• Citizen comments period for agenda items or concerns
• Worksession at Iowa Colony City Hall, 3144 Meridiana Parkway

The council met on September 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. An executive session was held to discuss qualifications and selection of City Manager candidates. No action was taken on any agenda items. The meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Iowa Colony Planning & Zoning Commission will review and possibly approve several development proposals, including the 191‑acre Coogan Tract Planned Unit Development. It will also consider a recommendation for a variance to the city's transparency requirements for the Primrose School at 9828 Karsten Boulevard. Additional items include approvals of various Wynserra plats, a street dedication, and other preliminary plats.

• Approval of the 191‑acre Coogan Tract Planned Unit Development
• Recommendation for a variance to transparency requirements for Primrose School at 9828 Karsten Boulevard
• Approval of the Wynserra Phase I General Plan
• Approval of the Karsten Boulevard North Phase IIIA and Commercial Reserves and Partial Replat of Sterling Lakes Section 4 Restricted Reserve M Final Plat
• Approval of the Ellwood Section 3A Preliminary Plat

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from its July 21 and August 5 meetings. It recommended a variance to the transparency requirements for the Primrose School at 9828 Karsten Boulevard. The commission approved several Wynserra project plats and the Wynserra Phase I General Plan. It also recommended approval of the 191‑acre Coogan Tract Planned Unit Development to the City Council.

• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (5 yea, 2 abstain)
• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (6 yea, 1 abstain)
• Recommended variance for Primrose School transparency requirements (7 yea)
• Approved Wynserra Phase I General Plan (7 yea)
• Approved Wynserra Section 1 & 2 Preliminary Plats (7 yea)
• Approved Wynserra Street Dedication and Reserves Section 1 Preliminary Plat (7 yea)
• Approved Wynserra Wastewater Treatment Plant Preliminary Plat (6 yea)
• Recommended 191‑acre Coogan Tract Planned Unit Development to City Council (7 yea)

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will consider several items, including a public hearing on annexing a 39.83‑acre tract in Brazoria County. The council will also discuss a variance request for the Primrose School at 9828 Karsten Boulevard and a resolution related to certificates of obligation. Staff reports from multiple departments will be presented, and a consent agenda will approve various meeting minutes and subdivision plats. An executive session will address city manager candidates, the city attorney contract, and appointments to several commissions.

• Public hearing to consider annexing ~39.83 acres in Brazoria County (Lot 1‑9, Block 1, Colony Estates Phase 1)
• Ordinance variance for build‑to‑line requirements for Primrose School, 9828 Karsten Boulevard
• Resolution authorizing notice and preparation of certificates of obligation
• Approval of Creekhaven Section 4 Preliminary Plat
• Final approval of Sierra Vista Section 1 water, sanitary sewer, drainage and paving facilities

The council approved a retroactive amendment to the City Attorney's contract. It also approved a variance for Primrose School, a resolution for certificates of obligation, and appointed members to the Crime Control and Prevention District Board, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Charter Review Commission. The consent agenda was approved except for item 24.

• Approved amendment to City Attorney contract retroactive to April 3, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved variance to build‑to‑line requirements for Primrose School at 9828 Karsten Blvd (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved resolution authorizing notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation (6-0)
• Appointed Andrew Maitiello to Crime Control and Prevention District Board (6-0)
• Appointed Demond Woods to Planning and Zoning Commission (6-0)
• Reappointed six members and appointed five new members to Charter Review Commission (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items except item 24 (6-0)

City Council Worksession

The City Council will hold a worksession to discuss the proposed FY2025-26 budget and Certificates of Obligation Series 2025. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss the selection and qualifications of City Manager candidates.

• FY2025-26 Proposed Budget
• Proposed Certificates of Obligation Series 2025
• Selection of City Manager candidates

The council met on August 18, 2025 to discuss the FY2025‑26 proposed budget, a proposed series of Certificates of Obligation up to $30 million, and the qualifications of city‑manager candidates. No votes or approvals were recorded. The session adjourned at 6:42 p.m.

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will hold a public hearing on the Crime Control Plan and Budget for the Crime Control and Prevention District. It will consider a resolution to approve that plan and budget. The council will also set the date and time for a public hearing on the FY 2025‑26 City Budget and propose the 2025 tax rate by record vote.

• Public hearing on the Crime Control Plan and Budget for the Iowa Colony Crime Control and Prevention District (FY 2025‑26)
• Resolution approving the FY 2025‑26 Crime Control Plan and Budget for the district
• Set date and time for the public hearing and adoption of the FY 2025‑26 City Budget
• Propose the 2025 tax rate by record vote and schedule a public hearing on September 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM

The City Council adopted the FY 2025‑26 Crime Control Plan and Budget. It set the public hearing for the FY 2025‑26 City Budget on September 8, 2025 and the adoption meeting on September 15, 2025. The council also approved a FY 2025 tax rate of $0.519209 per $100 and scheduled a public hearing for it on September 15, 2025.

• Approved FY 2025‑26 Crime Control Plan and Budget (Yea: Greene‑Scott, Kennedy, Hargroder, Varlack, Boyce, Brooks)
• Set FY 2025‑26 City Budget public hearing for September 8, 2025 and adoption for September 15, 2025 (Yea: Greene‑Scott, Kennedy, Hargroder, Varlack, Boyce, Brooks)
• Adopted FY 2025 tax rate of $0.519209 per $100 and set public hearing for September 15, 2025 (Yea: Greene‑Scott, Kennedy, Hargroder, Varlack, Boyce, Brooks)

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Iowa Colony Planning & Zoning Commission will consider approval of several preliminary plats, including Creekhaven Sections 4, 5, and 6, Sunset Prairie Subdivision, TMS Estates, and Parkway KIA, as well as the final plat for Siera Vista West Section 11. The commission will also consider providing a recommendation to the City Council for a variance to the build‑to‑line requirements for the Primrose School located at 9828 Karsten Blvd. Additionally, the commission will discuss an Impact Fee Study.

• Consider approval of Creekhaven Section 4 Preliminary Plat
• Consider approval of Siera Vista West Section 11 Final Plat
• Recommendation to City Council for variance for Primrose School at 9828 Karsten Blvd
• Discussion of the Impact Fee Study
• Consider approval of Parkway KIA Preliminary Plat

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to approve the Creekhaven Sections 4, 5, and 6 Preliminary Plats. It also approved the Siera Vista West Section 11 Final Plat, the Sunset Prairie Subdivision Preliminary Plat, the TMS Estates Abbreviated Plat, and the Parkway KIA Preliminary Plat. Additionally, the commission recommended that the City Council approve a variance to the build‑to‑line requirements for the Primrose School at 9828 Karsten Blvd. All motions passed with six yea votes and no recorded nay votes.

• Approved Creekhaven Sections 4‑6 Preliminary Plats (6 yea)
• Approved Siera Vista West Section 11 Final Plat (6 yea)
• Approved Sunset Prairie Subdivision Preliminary Plat (6 yea)
• Approved TMS Estates Abbreviated Plat (6 yea)
• Approved Parkway KIA Preliminary Plat (6 yea)
• Recommended variance approval for Primrose School, 9828 Karsten Blvd (6 yea)

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will meet on July 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM. The council will consider the Coogan Tract development and possible funding options. No other agenda items are listed.

• Consideration of the Coogan Tract development and funding options

The City Council approved a motion to let staff negotiate a Public Improvement District (PID) with the Coogan Tract developer, with annexation to occur at closing or equivalent arrangements. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Greene-Scott, seconded by Councilmember Varlack, and received yea votes from all seven council members present. No opposing votes were recorded.

• Authorized staff to negotiate a PID with the developer, including annexation at closing (7 yeas)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to change the zoning of approximately 19.82 acres at 7710 Iowa Colony Blvd from single‑family residential to mixed‑use. Other items include accepting the FY 2024 audit report, a $3.00 increase to the voluntary fire service contribution on water bills, and several development‑related variances and road agreements. A consent agenda will approve meeting minutes, plat approvals, and utility maintenance acceptances.

• Public hearing on rezoning 7710 Iowa Colony Blvd to mixed‑use (approx. 19.82 acres)
• Resolution to raise the voluntary fire service contribution by $3.00 on water utility bills
• Variance to transparency requirements for Alvin ISD new elementary school No. 23 at Karsten Blvd and White Gold Drive
• Road improvement agreement for Cedar Rapids Parkway
• Amendment to the zoning ordinance to permit certain commercial uses to operate 24 hours

The Iowa Colony City Council approved the FY2024 audit report and a $3 increase to the voluntary fire service contribution on water bills. It also adopted a rezoning ordinance for 7710 Iowa Colony Blvd and granted two variances for the new Alvin ISD elementary school. The council approved the master signage plan for the Ellwood Development and appointed members to the Crime Control and Prevention District Board. Finally, the council approved the annexation petition and authorized the creation of a Municipal Utility District for the Sunset Prairie development.

• Approved FY2024 audit report (7-0)
• Approved $3 fire service contribution increase on water bills (6-0-1)
• Approved rezoning of 7710 Iowa Colony Blvd to Mixed Use (7-0)
• Approved transparency variance for Alvin ISD elementary school (7-0)
• Approved build‑to‑line variance for Alvin ISD elementary school (7-0)
• Approved master signage plan for Ellwood Development (7-0)
• Approved annexation petition and creation of a MUD for Sunset Prairie (6-1)
• Approved appointment of Robert Scherer to Crime Control and Prevention District Board (6-0-1)

City Council Worksession

The City Council will hold a worksession to hear a presentation from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality about open‑burning regulations. Council members will discuss the FY2025‑26 budget workshop. They will also hear a presentation from Majestic Development on its proposed Evergreen and Royal Oak development.

• Presentation from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on open‑burning regulations
• Discussion of FY2025‑26 budget workshop
• Presentation from Majestic Development on Evergreen and Royal Oak development

The Iowa Colony City Council worksession on July 21, 2025 featured a presentation on open‑burning regulations by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, a budget workshop overview by Kendra Murphy, and a development proposal from Majestic Development for the Evergreen and Royal Oak sites. No motions were voted on, and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council Worksession

The Iowa Colony City Council worksession will discuss the potential issuance of Certificates of Obligation to fund water and infrastructure projects. No formal action is listed; the item is for discussion only. The meeting also includes citizen comments and standard procedural items.

• Discussion on potential issuance of Certificates of Obligation for water and infrastructure projects

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a recommendation to rezone property at 7710 Iowa Colony Blvd. The body will also review variances for a new Alvin ISD elementary school and several preliminary plats. Additionally, the commission will discuss revisions to the Unified Development Code.

• Rezoning of 19.82 acres at 7710 Iowa Colony Blvd from Single Family Residential to Mixed Use
• Transparency and build-to-line variances for Alvin ISD elementary school No. 23 at Karsten Blvd. and White Gold Drive
• Approval of Caldwell Lakes Section 7 Preliminary Plat
• Approval of Karsten Boulevard Phase IIIA and Commercial Reserves Preliminary Plat
• Master signage plan recommendations for Creekhaven and Ellwood Developments

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to recommend City Council approve rezoning of 7710 Iowa Colony Blvd from single‑family residential to mixed‑use. The commission also approved variance recommendations for the new Alvin ISD elementary school and approved several preliminary plats and signage plans.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous Yea)
• Recommended approval to City Council for rezoning 7710 Iowa Colony Blvd to mixed‑use (unanimous Yea)
• Recommended approval to City Council for variance to transparency requirements for Alvin ISD Elementary School No. 23 (unanimous Yea)
• Recommended approval to City Council for variance to build‑to‑line requirements for Alvin ISD Elementary School No. 23 (unanimous Yea)
• Approved Caldwell Lakes Section 7 Preliminary Plat (unanimous Yea)
• Approved Karsten Boulevard Phase IIIA and Commercial Reserves Preliminary Plat (unanimous Yea)
• Approved recommendation to City Council for master signage plan for Ellwood Development (unanimous Yea)
• Reconsidered and approved recommendation to City Council for master signage plan for Creekhaven Development (unanimous Yea after tie)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider amendments to its Rules of Procedure. In an executive session, the council will discuss criteria for evaluating the Interim City Manager and City Attorney, and the process for selecting a new City Manager. After the executive session, the council may take action on the matters discussed.

• Amendments to the Rules of Procedure document
• Discussion of performance evaluation criteria and duties for the Interim City Manager and City Attorney (executive session)
• Discussion of the selection process for a new City Manager (executive session)
• Possible action on executive session matters

Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed Crime Control and Prevention District Plan and Budget for FY 25-26. The board may take action to approve and recommend this budget to the City Council for the period beginning October 1, 2025.

• Public hearing on the proposed Crime Control and Prevention District Plan and Budget for FY 25-26
• Approval of May 20, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council Worksession

The Iowa Colony City Council will hold a worksession to discuss three items. First, the FY2025-26 budget workshop will be reviewed. Second, the council will consider allowing open burning on properties larger than three acres. Third, the council will discuss TXDOT landscaping plans for the State Highway 288 corridor.

• Discussion on FY2025-26 Budget Workshop
• Discussion on allowing burning within city limits on properties larger than three acres
• Discussion on TXDOT landscaping on the State Highway 288 corridor

The Iowa Colony City Council held a work session to review FY2025‑26 budget priorities, a staff proposal on allowing open burning on properties larger than five acres, and TxDOT landscaping options for the State Highway 288 corridor. Council members asked questions and requested additional input, but no motions were adopted or voted on. Staff were directed to gather resident feedback on the burning proposal and to obtain cost estimates for landscape‑architect services. The meeting adjourned without any formal decisions.

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will hold a public hearing and consider rezoning a 1.13‑acre property at 2516 Cedar Rapids Parkway from single‑family residential to business and retail. The council will also act on appointing a Mayor Pro Tem, assigning annexed areas to council districts, granting a variance for the Mallabar Hills Shops at 13532 Valley Vista Rd., approving a road‑repair contract with Stripes & Stops Co. Inc., and amending the zoning ordinance to allow 24‑hour commercial uses. Additional items include routine staff reports, a consent agenda of prior meeting minutes and infrastructure acceptance items, and an executive session on the city attorney’s performance appraisal.

• Rezoning 2516 Cedar Rapids Parkway (≈1.13 acres) from Single Family Residential to Business and Retail
• Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem
• Variance for Mallabar Hills Shops at 13532 Valley Vista Rd. under the Unified Development Code
• Contract with Stripes & Stops Co. Inc. for road repair on Meridiana Parkway, Iowa Colony Blvd., and Ames Blvd.
• Amendment to allow certain commercial uses to operate 24 hours a day

The Iowa Colony City Council approved an amendment to the zoning ordinance allowing certain commercial uses to operate 24 hours a day. It also approved a road‑repair contract with Stripes & Stops Co., denied a variance to the Unified Development Code, appointed Councilmember Greene‑Scott as Mayor Pro Tem, assigned newly annexed areas to Council District C, approved the Pena Estates replat, and passed the consent agenda. All actions were taken with recorded vote totals.

• Approved 24‑hour commercial use zoning amendment (7‑0)
• Approved road repair contract with Stripes & Stops Co. (6‑0, 1 abstain)
• Denied variance to UDC Section 3.5.3.1.2(b) (7‑0)
• Appointed Councilmember Greene‑Scott as Mayor Pro Tem (7‑0)
• Approved annexed areas assignment to Council District C (7‑0)
• Approved Pena Estates replat (6‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved consent agenda (6‑0, 1 abstain)

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on rezoning approximately 1.13 acres at 2516 Cedar Rapids Parkway. It will consider a recommendation to the City Council to change the property from Single Family Residential to Business and Retail. The commission will also review variance requests for Mallabar Hills Shops at Creekhaven (13532 Valley Vista Rd) and O'Reilly Auto Parts on Meridiana Parkway, approve the Pena Estates Replat, and discuss changing the meeting start time.

• Public hearing on rezoning 2516 Cedar Rapids Parkway (1.13 acres)
• Recommendation to City Council for rezoning 2516 Cedar Rapids Parkway to Business and Retail
• Variance request for Mallabar Hills Shops at Creekhaven, 13532 Valley Vista Rd
• Variance request for O'Reilly Auto Parts on Meridiana Parkway
• Approval of the Pena Estates Replat

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the Pena Estates replat. It adopted a recommendation to deny the variance request for the Mallabar Hills Shops at 13532 Valley Vista Rd. No action was taken on the rezoning request for 2516 Cedar Rapids Parkway or the variance request for O'Reilly Auto Parts.

• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-1)
• Approved Pena Estates Replat (6-0)
• Recommended denial of Mallabar Hills Shops variance (4-2)
• No action on rezoning 2516 Cedar Rapids Parkway
• No action on O'Reilly Auto Parts variance

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will consider a possible adjustment to city employee compensation based on a recent study. It will also consider allowing open burning on properties larger than three acres within city limits. Finally, the council will discuss monument signage for Masterplan Subdivisions.

• Potential adjustment for city employee compensation based on the compensation study
• Proposal to permit open burning on properties larger than three acres within city limits
• Discussion of monument signage for Masterplan Subdivisions

Councilmember Hargroder moved to adopt a three‑phase compensation plan that includes a 3% pay increase for employees earning under $100,000, a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment, and market‑based adjustments effective October 1, 2025. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Greene‑Scott and passed with six yeas (Barnett, Greene‑Scott, Kennedy, Hargroder, Varlack, Boyce). The council discussed burning‑permit proposals and monument‑signage standards but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved three‑phase compensation plan with 3% pay adjustment and COLA (6 yeas)

Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors

The Iowa Colony Crime Control and Prevention District Board will consider approval of the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes and recent financial reports. It will also set future board meeting dates and schedule a public hearing for the proposed FY 25‑26 district plan and budget. A presentation on that plan and budget will be given, followed by a quarterly staff report.

• Approve March 24, 2025 Crime Control and Prevention District meeting minutes
• Approve financial reports since February 18, 2025 Board meeting
• Set future Board meeting dates and times
• Schedule date, time, and location of public hearing on proposed FY 25‑26 District Plan and Budget
• Presentation on proposed FY 25‑26 District Plan and Budget

The board approved minutes, financial reports, and a new meeting schedule of the third Wednesday at 6:00 PM in May and November, with special meetings as needed. It also scheduled a public hearing on the FY 25-26 Crime Control and Prevention District Plan and Budget for June 18, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. The plan and budget were presented by Chief Bell and Sergeant King, but no vote was taken on the plan itself.

• Approved March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved financial reports since February 18, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved moving meetings to third Wednesday at 6:00 PM, reducing frequency to May and November (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on FY 25-26 Plan and Budget for June 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the annexation of two properties, including one approximately 806 acres in size. The body will also canvass results for the May 3 general and special elections and discuss the search for a new City Manager in executive session.

• Proposed annexation of an 806.02-acre tract bounded by FM 521 and County Road 53
• Proposed annexation of two tracts totaling approximately 0.735 acres on County Road 758
• Election results for the Municipal Development District and a 0.5% sales and use tax
• Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the City's Code of Ordinances regarding digital billboards
• Vending License and Indemnity Agreement with Texas Hometown Heroes/THH Vending

The council approved the annexation of an 806.02‑acre parcel in Brazoria County, adopting the development and municipal service agreements and the annexation ordinance on first and final reading. It also approved annexation of a 0.735‑acre parcel, a vending license with Texas Hometown Heroes, the Sunset Prairie development plan, and a revision to CDBG‑MIT Contract No. 24‑065‑009‑E166. Election‑result resolutions for the May 3, 2025 general and special elections were also adopted.

• Approved annexation of 806.02‑acre tract (Yea: Murray, Greene‑Scott, Kennedy, Hargroder, Varlack, Boyce; Abstain: Brooks)
• Approved development and municipal service agreements for the 806.02‑acre annexation (same vote as above)
• Approved annexation of 0.735‑acre tract (Yea: Murray, Brooks, Greene‑Scott, Kennedy, Hargroder, Varlack, Boyce)
• Approved vending license and indemnity agreement with Texas Hometown Heroes (Yea: Murray, Barnett, Greene‑Scott, Hargroder, Varlack, Boyce)
• Approved Sunset Prairie Plan of Development (Yea: Murray, Brooks, Greene‑Scott, Kennedy, Hargroder, Varlack, Boyce)
• Approved revision of Contract No. 24‑065‑009‑E166 with the General Land Office (Yea: Murray, Brooks, Greene‑Scott, Kennedy, Hargroder, Varlack, Boyce)
• Approved resolution canvassing results of the May 3, 2025 general election (Yea: Murray, Barnett, Greene‑Scott, Hargroder, Varlack, Boyce)
• Approved resolution canvassing results of the May 3, 2025 special election (Yea: Murray, Barnett, Greene‑Scott, Hargroder, Varlack, Boyce)

City Council Worksession

The Iowa Colony City Council will hold a worksession to discuss several planning and budget items. Topics include a salary survey update, the FY2025‑26 budget process, and two development proposals: the Coogan Tract Plan and a 104‑acre KB Homes project at the southeast corner of Iowa Colony Blvd. and Cedar Rapids Parkway. An executive session will address personnel matters related to the search for a new City Manager.

• Executive session to discuss personnel matters for the City Manager search
• Discussion on update of the salary survey and compensation study
• Discussion on FY2025‑26 budget process overview
• Discussion on proposed Coogan Tract Plan of Development
• Discussion on proposed KB Homes 104‑acre tract development at southeast corner of Iowa Colony Blvd. and Cedar Rapids Parkway

The council met for a work session on May 12, 2025. No votes or formal approvals were recorded. The meeting included an executive session on city manager recruitment, a staff recommendation for a 3% employee pay increase effective June 1, and discussions of the FY2025‑26 budget, the Coogan Tract development plan, and capital‑improvements financing options. The developer withdrew the KB Homes 104‑acre tract proposal from the agenda.

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several final and preliminary plats for residential and commercial developments. The body will also discuss recommendations for City Council regarding large lot building lines.

• Approval of Ellwood Section 1B Final Plat
• Approval of Meridiana Section 34C Preliminary Plat
• Approval of Primrose School Meridiana Reserve Preliminary Plat
• Approval of Karsten Boulevard North Phase IV & Sterling Lakes Drive Street Dedication & Commercial Reserves Final Plat
• Recommendation to City Council for amending large lot building lines

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved four plat documents: Ellwood Section 1B, Meridiana Section 34C, Primrose School Meridiana Reserve, and the Karsten Boulevard North Phase IV & Sterling Lakes Drive street dedication and commercial reserves. The commission appointed a board member to present its recommendations to City Council and voted to recommend a comprehensive study of large‑lot building lines. All motions passed with yeas from the listed members.

• Approved April 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous yeas)
• Approved Ellwood Section 1B Final Plat (unanimous yeas)
• Approved Meridiana Section 34C Preliminary Plat (unanimous yeas)
• Approved Primrose School Meridiana Reserve Preliminary Plat (unanimous yeas)
• Approved Karsten Blvd North Phase IV & Sterling Lakes Drive dedication & commercial reserves Final Plat (unanimous yeas)
• Appointed a board member to present commission recommendations to City Council (unanimous yeas)
• Recommended a comprehensive study and resident input on large‑lot building lines (unanimous yeas)

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council meeting includes a proclamation for Municipal Clerk's Week, a public comment period, and an executive session to review personnel issues such as the retired City Manager investigation and the City Attorney’s employment contract. After the executive session, the council will consider possible actions on those matters.

• Proclamation for Municipal Clerk's Week (May 4‑10, 2025)
• Executive session to discuss personnel matters and legal counsel reports
• Review of retired City Manager investigation
• Discussion of City Attorney employment contract
• Consideration and possible action on executive‑session matters

The council held a regular meeting and a brief executive session. No motions were adopted, and the council took no action on the executive‑session matters presented. The meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m.

• No action taken on executive session matters

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will discuss and possibly act on five agenda items. These include a new interlocal agreement with Brazoria County Emergency Services District No. 3 to allocate sales‑tax revenue, adoption of an updated employee pay scale, changes to authorized signers on city bank accounts, and an amendment to the council's Rules of Procedure. An executive session will address personnel matters concerning the Interim City Manager’s agreement.

• Approve interlocal agreement allocating sales‑tax revenue with Brazoria County Emergency Services District No. 3 and authorize the Mayor to sign
• Review salary survey report and adopt an updated city employee pay scale
• Adopt resolution adding and removing authorized signers for all city bank accounts
• Adopt resolution amending the council Rules of Procedure
• Executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the Interim City Manager’s agreement

The Iowa Colony City Council approved four separate motions, each receiving unanimous yea votes from all seven members. The council authorized an interlocal agreement with Brazoria County Emergency Services District No. 3 and gave the mayor authority to execute it. It also adopted the salary survey report and updated pay scale, changed authorized signers on all city bank accounts, and amended the Rules of Procedure. Later, the council approved the Interim City Manager agreement discussed in executive session.

• Approved interlocal agreement for sales‑tax revenue allocation with Brazoria County Emergency Services District No. 3 and authorized the mayor to execute it (unanimous yea)
• Approved allocation of funds and updated pay scale based on the salary survey report (unanimous yea)
• Approved resolution adding and removing authorized signers for all city bank accounts (unanimous yea)
• Approved resolution amending the Rules of Procedure (unanimous yea)
• Approved action on the Interim City Manager agreement as discussed in executive session (unanimous yea)

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will consider annexation requests from Beazer Homes and Maple Farms Holdings, as well as an ordinance to regulate digital billboards. The body will also discuss a budget amendment for the Crime Control and Prevention District and approve preliminary plats for various subdivisions.

• Public hearing on sign variance for Creekhaven Subdivision
• Annexation petition from Beazer Homes
• Ordinance amending Chapter 30 regarding digital billboards
• Development agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor for digital billboards
• FY2024-25 Crime Control and Prevention District budget amendment

The Iowa Colony City Council approved multiple annexations, adopted a digital billboard ordinance, and adopted a policy for the sale of surplus city property. It also approved a conveyance agreement with Brazoria County MUD 55, amended the Crime Control and Prevention District budget, and appointed members to the Teen Advisory Board and Historical Committee.

• Appointed five members to the Teen Advisory Board (approved)
• Appointed five members to the Historical Committee (approved)
• Approved policy for sale/disposition of surplus city property (approved)
• Approved conveyance agreement with Brazoria County MUD 55 for water and wastewater (approved)
• Adopted amendment to FY2024-25 Crime Control and Prevention District budget (approved)
• Approved annexation of 0.735 acres of land (approved)
• Approved annexation/ETJ expansion of 806.02 acres of land (approved)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 30 for digital billboard regulations (approved)

City Council Worksession

The Iowa Colony City Council will hold a worksession on April 14, 2025 to discuss several topics. Items include introducing new staff, reviewing the 2024‑25 salary survey and recommendations, and outlining the FY2025‑26 budget calendar. The council will also consider a utility fund capital‑investments plan with impact‑fee updates and grant possibilities, as well as zoning issues for large‑lot subdivisions and 24‑hour businesses. A policy on the sale or disposition of surplus property will be discussed as well.

• Introduction of new staff members.
• Presentation of the 2024‑25 salary survey results and recommendations.
• Discussion of the FY2025‑26 budget calendar.
• Review of a Utility Fund Capital Investments Plan, impact‑fee updates, and potential grant opportunities.
• Discussion of zoning matters for large‑lot subdivisions, 24‑hour business operations, and surplus property disposition policy.

The Iowa Colony City Council introduced new staff members and reviewed the 2024‑25 salary survey results. They received an overview of the FY2025‑26 budget calendar and a utility fund capital investments plan. Discussions were held on large‑lot subdivision zoning, 24‑hour business operation regulations, and a policy for surplus property. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will hold an executive session to discuss and deliberate interim city manager applications and interviews. After the executive session, the council will consider and possibly act on matters arising from that session. The meeting also includes standard items such as citizen comments and adjournment.

• Executive session to discuss interim city manager applications and interviews
• Consideration and possible action on executive session matters

The council met on April 11, 2025, and held an executive session to discuss interim city manager applications and interviews. No action was taken on any of the items considered.

• No action taken on interim city manager applications (executive session)

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will meet to discuss the retirement of the City Manager and authorize staff to conduct a search for an interim manager. The meeting includes an executive session on personnel matters and a public comment period.

• Executive session on City Manager retirement and interim search
• Public comment period for agenda items and concerns
• Personnel matters related to City Manager retirement

The council voted to accept City Manager Robert Hemminger’s retirement effective April 18, 2025. Councilmembers authorized staff to take any necessary actions and to start an immediate search for an interim City Manager. The motion was made by Councilmember Varlack, seconded by Councilmember Murray, and approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:03 P.M.

• Approved acceptance of City Manager Robert Hemminger’s retirement and authorized staff to commence search for interim City Manager (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a sign variance for the primary and secondary signs in the Creekhaven Subdivision. The commission will consider approval of several preliminary plats, including Sierra Vista West Section 11, Alloy Road Street Dedication Phase I, Sterling Lakes Section 4 Partial Replat No. 1, and Karsten Boulevard North Phase IV & Sterling Lakes Drive Street Dedication & Commercial Reserves. It will also consider providing a recommendation to City Council on the overall sign size in Creekhaven and on the Sunset Prairie Plan of Development, and will approve the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on sign variance for primary and secondary signs in Creekhaven Subdivision
• Approval of Sierra Vista West Section 11 Preliminary Plat
• Approval of Alloy Road Street Dedication Phase I Preliminary Plat
• Approval of Sterling Lakes at Iowa Colony Section 4 Partial Replat No. 1 Preliminary Plat
• Recommendation to City Council on the Sunset Prairie Plan of Development

The commission approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes and five development plats, denied the Sterling Lakes Section 4 Partial Replat, and adopted two recommendations to the City Council on signage and the Sunset Prairie Plan. All votes were recorded as listed in the minutes.

• Approved March 4, 2025 Planning & Zoning minutes (6-0)
• Approved Sierra Vista West Section 11 Preliminary Plat (7-0)
• Approved Alloy Road Street Dedication Phase I Preliminary Plat (7-0)
• Denied Sterling Lakes at Iowa Colony Section 4 Partial Replat No. 1 (5-2)
• Approved Karsten Boulevard North Phase IV & Sterling Lakes Drive Street Dedication & Commercial Reserves Preliminary Plat (5-2)
• Recommended approval of Creekhaven sign size to City Council (6-1)
• Recommended approval of Sunset Prairie Plan of Development to City Council (7-0)

Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors

The Iowa Colony Crime Control and Prevention District Board will review the minutes from its February 18, 2025 meeting. It will also discuss and possibly adopt amendments to the district’s plan and the FY 24/25 budget effective October 1, 2024. Public comments will be heard before any action.

• Approval of February 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Amendment to the Crime Control and Prevention District Plan
• Amendment to the FY 24/25 district budget

The board approved the minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting. It also approved an amendment to the Crime Control and Prevention District Plan and Budget for fiscal year 24/25 starting October 1, 2024. Both motions passed with all five members voting yea.

• Approved February 18, 2025 meeting minutes (approved)
• Amended Crime Control and Prevention District Plan and Budget for FY 24/25 (approved)

City Council Worksession

The City Council will hold a worksession to introduce new staff members. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss employment agreements and legal actions.

• Introduction of new staff members
• City Manager's and City Attorney's employment agreements
• Applications and appointments to boards and committees
• Potential or threatened legal action regarding development agreement default

The Iowa Colony City Council held a worksession on March 10, 2025, with no public comments and no formal votes. They discussed the introduction of a new patrol officer and held an executive session to deliberate on employment agreements, board appointments, and potential legal action. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• No formal actions taken during worksession
• Discussed introduction of new patrol officer Ross Koonce
• Held executive session on City Manager and City Attorney employment agreements
• Held executive session on board and committee applications
• Held executive session on potential legal action regarding development agreement default

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a residential yard zoning variance. The body is also considering vehicle purchases, a pavement marking contract, and speed limit reductions on Cedar Rapids Blvd.

• Zoning variance for single family residential yard requirements at 5002 Magnolia Bend Drive
• Purchase of three Chevrolet Traverse SUVs and one Chevrolet 2500HD pickup truck
• Contract for on-call striping and pavement marking services with Stripes & Stops Company, Inc.
• Resolution suspending a rate increase request from CenterPoint Gas
• Ordinance to temporarily reduce the posted speed limit for portions of Cedar Rapids Blvd.

The City Council approved the purchase of three Chevrolet Traverse SUVs and one Chevrolet 2500HD pickup from Lake Country Chevrolet, awarded an on-call striping and pavement marking contract to Stripes & Stops Company, Inc., approved the Second Amendment to the Development Agreement with Brazoria County MUD 87, adopted a resolution suspending a CenterPoint Gas rate increase request, approved a resolution updating bank account access and signatory authority, and approved an ordinance temporarily reducing the posted speed limit on portions of Cedar Rapids Blvd. A variance request for a 15-foot setback at 5002 Magnolia Bend Drive was denied (1-5). All consent agenda items were approved, including the Meridiana Section 35B Preliminary Plat.

• Approved purchase of 3 Chevrolet Traverse SUVs and 1 Chevrolet 2500HD pickup (6-0)
• Awarded on-call striping and pavement marking contract to Stripes & Stops Company, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved Second Amendment to Development Agreement with Brazoria County MUD 87 (6-0)
• Adopted resolution suspending CenterPoint Gas rate increase request (6-0)
• Approved resolution updating bank account access and signatory authority (6-0)
• Denied variance for 15-ft setback at 5002 Magnolia Bend Drive (1-5)
• Approved ordinance temporarily reducing speed limit on portions of Cedar Rapids Blvd (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including Meridiana Section 35B Preliminary Plat (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a recommendation for a variance regarding single family residential yard requirements. The body will also review several plat approvals for local developments.

• Public hearing and recommendation for a variance to single family residential yard requirements
• Approval of Karsten Boulevard North Phase II Abbreviated Plat
• Approval of Meridiana Section 55B Final Plat
• Approval of Meridiana Section 35B Preliminary Plat
• Approval of Magnolia Bend Estates Section 2 Final Plat

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and voted to recommend a variance to the single-family residential yard requirements to City Council. The commission also approved the February 4, 2025 meeting minutes and four plat approvals. All votes were unanimous with six members present.

• Recommended variance to single-family residential yard requirements (6-0)
• Approved February 4, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Karsten Boulevard North Phase II Abbreviated Plat (6-0)
• Approved Meridiana Section 55B Final Plat (6-0)
• Approved Meridiana Section 35B Preliminary Plat (6-0)
• Approved Magnolia Bend Estates Section 2 Final Plat (6-0)

Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will meet to administer oaths to reappointed members and approve meeting minutes from August and November 2024. The board will also consider financial reports and hold discussions regarding the budget and quarterly report.

• Administration of Oath of Office to reappointed members
• Approval of August 20, 2024, and November 19, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of financial reports since August 20, 2024
• Budget discussion
• Quarterly report

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will consider and possibly act on a contract award to Mar-Con Services, LLC for drainage improvements on Iowa Colony Blvd. and the Chocolate Bayou West Fork Tributary. The council will also hold a public hearing on creating a Public Improvement District and consider several resolutions covering elections, fee schedule changes, and the creation of the Crystal Center Public Improvement District and Entertainment District. Consent agenda items, staff reports, and executive‑session matters will also be addressed.

• Public hearing on the advisability of creating a Public Improvement District (Item 3)
• Contract award to Mar-Con Services, LLC for drainage improvements on Iowa Colony Blvd. and Chocolate Bayou West Fork Tributary (Item 8)
• Resolution to amend the City's Fee Schedule (Item 9)
• Resolution to create the Crystal Center Public Improvement District (Item 10)
• Development agreement for the Crystal Center Entertainment District (Item 11)

The City Council unanimously approved resolutions calling for the May 3, 2025 general election, a special election to fill a council vacancy, and a special election to create the Iowa Colony Municipal Development District. It also approved a $1,657,737.85 contract with Mar-Con Services for drainage improvements, created the Crystal Center Public Improvement District, and approved a development agreement for the Crystal Center Entertainment District. All votes were unanimous (7-0). No action was taken on executive session items.

• Approved resolution calling May 3, 2025 general election (7-0)
• Approved special election to fill City Council Position 1 vacancy (7-0)
• Approved special election to create Iowa Colony Municipal Development District (7-0)
• Approved joint election agreement with Brazoria County (7-0)
• Approved $1,657,737.85 contract with Mar-Con Services for drainage improvements (7-0)
• Approved resolution creating Crystal Center Public Improvement District (7-0)
• Approved development agreement for Crystal Center Entertainment District (7-0)
• Approved amendment no. 2 to Sierra Vista West Plan of Development (7-0)

City Council Worksession

The Iowa Colony City Council worksession will include four discussion items. Council members will hear a bond counsel presentation about Public Improvement Districts. They will also review the annual Taxes and Fines Collection Report and consider two development plans: an amendment to the Sierra Vista West Plan of Development (Amendment No. 2) and the proposed Sunset Prairie Plan of Development.

• Bond counsel presentation on Public Improvement Districts
• Annual Taxes and Fines Collection Report
• Proposed Plan of Development amendment No. 2 for Sierra Vista West
• Proposed Sunset Prairie Plan of Development

The City Council held a worksession with no public comments and no formal votes. They heard presentations on Public Improvement Districts, the annual taxes and fines collection report, and proposed developments for Sierra Vista West and Sunset Prairie. No decisions were made.

• Discussed Public Improvement District financing with bond counsel
• Reviewed annual Taxes and Fines Collection Report
• Discussed Plan of Development Amendment No. 2 for Sierra Vista West
• Discussed proposed Sunset Prairie Plan of Development

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Iowa Colony Planning & Zoning Commission will review the minutes from its January 7, 2025 meeting. It will consider approving the Market at Creekhaven South Preliminary Plat. The commission will also discuss providing a recommendation to City Council on Sierra Vista West Plan of Development Amendment No. 2.

• Approve minutes from the January 7, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
• Approve the Market at Creekhaven South Preliminary Plat
• Recommend to City Council the Sierra Vista West Plan of Development Amendment No. 2

The commission approved the January 7, 2025 meeting minutes and the Market at Creekhaven South Preliminary Plat. It also voted to recommend approval of the Sierra Vista West Plan of Development Amendment No. 2 to City Council, which includes reducing townhome lots, adding standard lots, and dedicating additional park land. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved January 7, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Market at Creekhaven South Preliminary Plat (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Sierra Vista West POD Amendment No. 2 to City Council (6-0)

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will consider adopting a Drought Contingency Plan and a resolution to suspend proposed water and wastewater rate increases. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a Public Improvement District and approval of preliminary plats.

• Public hearing on Drought Contingency Plan adoption
• Public hearing on Public Improvement District petition
• Consideration of resolution suspending water/wastewater rate increases
• Approval of preliminary plats for Market at Creekhaven North and Ellwood sections
• Approval of December 2024 council minutes and renewal of a Certificate of Deposit

The Iowa Colony City Council approved a resolution adopting the Drought Contingency Plan and a resolution suspending water and wastewater rate increases proposed by Undine, LLC for their customers. It also accepted a petition to create a Public Improvement District and scheduled a public hearing for February 10, 2025. The council voted unanimously (7-0) on these items, and approved the consent agenda, which included preliminary plats and other routine items.

• Approved resolution adopting Drought Contingency Plan (7-0)
• Approved resolution accepting petition to create Public Improvement District, public hearing set for Feb 10, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved resolution suspending Undine, LLC water and wastewater rate increases (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including preliminary plats for Market at Creekhaven North, Ellwood Sections 2 and 3, and other items (7-0)
• Approved City Attorney's contract to be reviewed by outside counsel (7-0)

City Council Worksession

The City Council will hold a worksession to discuss several city projects and administrative items. The meeting includes discussions on a master plan for the Government Center and a water quality improvement project.

• Government Center Master Plan project kick-off and schedule
• Water quality improvement project
• Rental of city facilities
• Introduction of new staff members

The City Council held a worksession with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed introducing new patrol officers, the Government Center Master Plan kick-off, rental of city facilities, and water/wastewater filtration system options presented by a consultant. The meeting was recessed and resumed before adjourning.

• No formal decisions made; all items were discussion only

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Iowa Colony Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on Jan. 7, 2025 to consider several preliminary plats. Items include the Market at Creekhaven North and multiple Ellwood and Caldwell Crossing plats. The commission will also consider approval of the Dec. 3, 2024 meeting minutes. Public comment will be offered before the agenda items.

• Consider approval of the Market at Creekhaven North Preliminary Plat
• Consider approval of the Ellwood Section 2 Preliminary Plat
• Consider approval of the Ellwood Section 3 Preliminary Plat
• Consider approval of the Ellwood Karsten Boulevard Phase 2 Street Dedication Preliminary Plat
• Consider approval of the Caldwell Crossing Section 1 Amending Plat No. 1

The Iowa Colony Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the December 3, 2024 meeting minutes, the Market at Creekhaven North Preliminary Plat, five Ellwood-related preliminary plats (including street dedications and a recreation reserve), and two Caldwell Crossing amending plats. All votes were 7-0 in favor. No public comments were made.

• Approved December 3, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Market at Creekhaven North Preliminary Plat (7-0)
• Approved Ellwood Section 2 Preliminary Plat (7-0)
• Approved Ellwood Section 3 Preliminary Plat (7-0)
• Approved Ellwood Karsten Boulevard Phase 2 Street Dedication Preliminary Plat (7-0)
• Approved Ellwood Karsten Boulevard Phase 3 Street Dedication Preliminary Plat (7-0)
• Approved Ellwood Recreation Reserve Preliminary Plat (7-0)
• Approved Caldwell Crossing Section 1 and Section 2 Amending Plat No. 1 (7-0)