Robinson, TX

City Council

Board of Adjustment

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City Council

The Robinson City Council will hold a workshop and special meeting to consider and act on the FY 2026-2027 budget, a property tax rate increase, and ratification of that increase. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled, and the council will also discuss Flock cameras. The proposed budget totals $27.85 million in expenditures, with a tax rate increase of 4.98%.

• Ordinance 2026-015: Adopt FY 2026-2027 budget with $27,855,709.68 in expenditures
• Ordinance 2026-016: Adopt tax rate of $0.535326 per $100 valuation, up 4.98% from 2025
• Ratify property tax increase requiring more revenue than previous year
• Public hearing on FY 2026-2027 budget (Oct 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2027)
• Discussion and direction on Flock cameras in the city

City Council

The Robinson City Council will hold a workshop and regular meeting, including public hearings on the proposed property tax rate of $0.535326 per $100 valuation and the FY 2026-2027 budget. The council will also consider consent agenda items for street maintenance contracts and a court reporting system agreement.

• Public hearing on proposed tax rate of $0.535326 per $100 valuation for FY 2026-2027
• Public hearing on FY 2026-2027 city budget
• Interlocal agreement with McLennan County for chip sealing Cooksey Lane (8554LF) at $42,342.30
• Viking Construction micro-surface resurfacing contract for $137,785.50
• Authorize Municipal Judge to execute interlocal contract with Texas DPS for TXCR system

Parks and Recreation Board

The Robinson Parks and Recreation Board will meet in person to consider approving minutes from prior meetings, discuss changing its meeting dates and times, and discuss the development of a Peplow Park Master Plan. The board will also hear visitor comments on items not on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from July 18, 2026 Town Meeting at Peplow Park and July 20, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
• Discussion and possible action on changing board meeting dates and times
• Discussion on development of a Peplow Park Master Plan
• Hearing of visitors on non-agenda items

City Council

The Robinson City Council will hold a special workshop meeting to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The session includes public comment and remote participation options for residents.

The City Council held a special workshop to review the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, presented by City Manager Craig Lemin. The discussion covered fund summaries, revenues, expenditures, personnel changes (including reclassifications and salary adjustments), capital projects, debt service, and fund balance projections. No formal votes or decisions were made; the workshop was for discussion only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during workshop
• Reviewed proposed FY 2026-2027 budget presentation
• Discussed reclassifying Accounting Director to Finance Director
• Discussed reclassifying Director of Administrative Services to Assistant City Manager
• Discussed stormwater responsibilities for Code Enforcement positions

City Council

The Robinson City Council will meet on August 4, 2026, to discuss and vote on proposing a property tax rate, scheduling a public hearing, and setting an adoption date. The workshop will review the quarterly investment report, minutes from the July 21 meeting, and Ordinance 2026-014 for a November 3 general election. The council will also consider Resolution 2026-009-R to replace annual rate adjustments with a new review mechanism.

• Propose 2026 property tax rate and schedule public hearing
• Consider Ordinance 2026-014 for November 3, 2026 general election
• Review quarterly investment report ending June 30, 2026
• Consider Resolution 2026-009-R for annual rate review mechanism
• Approve July 21, 2026 meeting minutes

The council voted 5-1 to propose a property tax rate of $0.535326 for FY 2026-2027, which equals the No New Revenue rate and is 2.53890 cents above the current rate. They set a public hearing for August 18, 2026, and scheduled a vote on adoption for August 25, 2026. The council also unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the July 21 minutes, an ordinance ordering the November 3, 2026 general election, and a resolution approving a rate review mechanism tariff for Atmos.

• Proposed property tax rate of $0.535326 (5-1)
• Set public hearing on tax rate and budget for Aug. 18, 2026
• Set vote to approve rate and budget for Aug. 25, 2026
• Approved Quarterly Investment Report ending June 30, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved July 21, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-014 ordering Nov. 3, 2026 general election (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-009-R approving rate review mechanism tariff (6-0)

City Council

The Robinson City Council will meet to consider approving a resolution to request financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board. This action would designate the City Manager as the authorized representative for the new well site application.

• Resolution 2026-009-R regarding financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board for a new well site

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop and regular meeting to discuss zoning ordinances and a budget workshop date. The body is considering a tax repayment to the state and will hold public hearings on two specific use requests.

• Repayment of $115,934.60 to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for mistaken sales and use taxes
• Public hearing for a carwash specific use request at 100 Baker Lane
• Public hearing for industrial manufacturing/fabrication/assembly specific use request at 4293 S. Robinson Drive
• Public hearing to amend Appendix A Zoning, Article 5 Permitted Uses
• Police Commendation Medals for Sergeant Atkins, Corporal Foster, and Officer Sheldon

The Robinson City Council unanimously approved three ordinances: a specific use permit for a carwash at 100 Baker Lane, a specific use permit for industrial manufacturing at 4293 S. Robinson Drive (with a condition for a site development plan), and a zoning code amendment creating a limited use category for residential reuse in commercial districts. The council also approved the consent agenda, including repayment of $115,934.60 to the Texas Comptroller, and authorized the purchase of 2.753 acres in Lorena for $300,000.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, budget workshop date (Aug 5), and $115,934.60 repayment to Texas Comptroller (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-011 for carwash specific use permit at 100 Baker Lane (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-012 for industrial manufacturing specific use permit at 4293 S. Robinson Drive with condition for site development plan within 1 year (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-013 amending zoning code to add limited use category for residential reuse in commercial districts (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 2.753 acres at SE corner of S. Robinson Drive & Anderson Lane, Lorena, for $300,000 (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Robinson Parks and Recreation Board will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting, discuss feedback from a Town Meeting at Peplow Park, and consider changing the board's regular meeting dates and times.

• Approve minutes from July 13, 2026 Parks and Recreation Special Board Meeting
• Discuss feedback from Town Meeting at Peplow Park on July 18, 2026
• Consider changing Parks and Recreation Board meeting dates and times
• Nominate members to the Robinson Park Alliance 501(c)(3)

The Parks and Recreation Board approved the minutes from its July 13, 2026 special meeting unanimously (4-0). All other agenda items—including comments from the July 18 town meeting, nominating members to the Robinson Park Alliance, and changing meeting dates—were discussed but no action was taken. The board will revisit the meeting date change at a future meeting after a poll of absent members.

• Approved minutes from July 13, 2026 special meeting (4-0)
• No action on Peplow Park master plan, lighting, or fence discussion
• No action on nominating members to Robinson Park Alliance
• No action on changing meeting dates; poll taken, vote deferred to August

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will hold a special town meeting on July 18, 2026, to discuss and receive public input on parks within the city. No official action will be taken by the board.

• Public discussion on park ideas and comments
• Town meeting at Peplow Park Pavilion
• No action will be taken by the board

The Robinson Parks and Recreation Board held a special town meeting at Peplow Park to inform the public about park activities and the new 501(c)(3) Robinson Park Alliance. Board members answered citizen questions about the splash pad and skatepark (not funded initially), shade coverings, fencing, and donation options. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and adjourned at 10:45 AM.

• Held public meeting to discuss park ideas and fundraising (no vote)
• Explained Robinson Park Alliance 501(c)(3) and need for one more board member
• Discussed exploring grants and fundraising for shade coverings
• Agreed to look into fencing/gate around park for child safety
• Discussed adding QR code for donations on city newsletter/utility statements
• Adjourned at 10:45 AM

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review two specific‑use permit requests—one for a carwash at 100 Baker Ln in the Light Commercial (C‑1) district and another for industrial manufacturing/assembly at 4293 S. Robinson Dr in the General Commercial (C‑2) district. The body will also consider an ordinance to amend Appendix “A” Zoning, Article 5, adding Section 5.3 (Permitted, Limited, Specific, and Prohibited Uses) and revising supplemental standards. Routine consent agenda items, including approval of the May 7, 2026 minutes, will be adopted by motion.

• Specific‑use permit for a carwash, self‑serve or full‑service at 100 Baker Ln (C‑1 district, MCAD Parcel ID #346186)
• Specific‑use permit for industrial manufacturing/assembly, outside storage at 4293 S. Robinson Dr (C‑2 district, MCAD Parcel ID #156104)
• Ordinance amending Appendix “A” Zoning, Article 5 to add Section 5.3 and update supplemental standards
• Consent agenda approval of May 7, 2026 meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Board

The Robinson Parks and Recreation Board will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss marketing and setup for a Town Meeting at Peplow Park Pavilion on July 18, 2026.

• Approve minutes from June 15, 2026, Parks and Recreation Board meeting
• Discuss marketing and setup for Town Meeting at Peplow Park Pavilion on July 18, 2026
• Public hearing for visitors regarding Parks and Recreation Board business

The Parks and Recreation Board approved the June 15, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously (4-0). The board discussed and made arrangements for the upcoming town meeting at Peplow Park Pavilion on July 18, 2026, including social media promotion, food and drink items, and sharing park survey comments. No public comments were made, and no future agenda items were requested.

• Approved June 15, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Discussed marketing and setup for July 18 town meeting at Peplow Park Pavilion

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop and regular meeting to discuss an Artificial Intelligence Use Policy, potential increases to solid waste service rates, and a specific use permit for a short-term rental. The meeting will also include presentations from the Greater Waco Sports Commission and Tommy O'Brien.

• Adoption of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy
• Consideration of increasing solid waste service rates
• Public hearing on a short-term rental permit for 724 N. Old Robinson Road
• Presentation by Mike Vogelaar with the Greater Waco Sports Commission
• Discussion on semi-truck delivery regulations in city limits

The City Council unanimously approved a specific use permit for a short-term rental at 724 N. Old Robinson Road, with conditions including parking, smoke alarms, and hotel tax reporting. The council also approved consent items, including the AI use policy, court clerk ordinance amendment, solid waste rate increase, and setting the July meeting for July 21. A proposal for a water line to a property on West Rocket was referred to staff for future consideration.

• Approved short-term rental specific use permit at 724 N. Old Robinson Road (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda: June 2 minutes, court clerk ordinance, AI use policy, solid waste rate increase, July 21 meeting date (6-0)
• Referred water line proposal for West Rocket property to staff for future meeting
• Discussed semi-truck ordinance; no action taken

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will consider and approve minutes from its May 18, 2026 meeting. It will discuss adding a donation box to city water bills, creating a 501(c)(3) for Peplow Park and its naming, and ideas for park fundraising. The board will also consider holding a town meeting at the park pavilion on July 18, 2026, and will hear any visitor comments not on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from the May 18, 2026 Parks and Recreation Board meeting
• Discuss placing a donation box on city water bills for park funding
• Discuss creating a 501(c)(3) nonprofit for Peplow Park and naming it
• Discuss fundraising ideas for the park
• Discuss holding a town meeting at the park pavilion on July 18, 2026

The Parks and Recreation Board unanimously approved recommending a donation box on city water bills for park funds, creating and naming the 501(c)(3) Robinson Park Alliance for Peplow Park, setting a $20,000 fundraising goal, and scheduling a town meeting at Peplow Park on July 18, 2026. All four motions passed 4-0. The board also discussed future items, including playground equipment and a special meeting on July 13.

• Approved recommending donation box on city water bills for park funds (4-0)
• Approved creating and naming 501(c)(3) Robinson Park Alliance for Peplow Park (4-0)
• Approved $20,000 fundraising goal for the park (4-0)
• Approved town meeting at Peplow Park pavilion on July 18, 2026 at 10 AM (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a $627,185 contract to replace sewer lines on Karels Street, North Andrews, and Nogal Ln., and will review the city's Written Investment Policy.

• Agreement with Insituform Technologies, LLC for $627,185 sewer line replacement
• Resolution 2026-007-R to review and approve the Written Investment Policy
• Acceptance of the Quarterly Investment Report for March 31, 2026
• Robinson Food Pantry presentation
• Public comments on non-agenda items

The City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda that included a $627,185 agreement with Insituform Technologies to replace sewer lines on Karels Street, North Andrews, and Nogal Ln., and Resolution 2026-007-R approving the city's Written Investment Policy. The council also accepted the Quarterly Investment Report for March 31, 2026, and the minutes from the May 5 and May 19 meetings. No substantive decisions were made outside the consent agenda.

• Approved $627,185 sewer line replacement agreement with Insituform Technologies (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-007-R, the Written Investment Policy (7-0)
• Accepted Quarterly Investment Report for March 31, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from May 5 and May 19, 2026 meetings (7-0)

City Council

The Robinson City Council will review minutes from the May 5 workshop and consider Ordinance 2026-008, which requests a short‑term rental in the Rural Estate District at 724 N. Old Robinson Road. The council will also vote on a contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC to replace sewer lines on Karels Street, North Andrews, and Nogal Lane for a total of $627,185. A public hearing on the short‑term rental ordinance will be held during the regular meeting.

• Consider minutes from the May 5, 2026 City Council Workshop and Regular Meeting.
• Consider Ordinance 2026‑008 for a short‑term rental at 724 N. Old Robinson Road (MCAD Parcel ID 158129).
• Approve agreement with Insituform Technologies, LLC to replace sewer lines on Karels Street, North Andrews, and Nogal Lane for $627,185 (contract $597,185 plus $30,000 contingency).
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026‑008 (short‑term rental request).
• Presentations by Shepherds Heart Robinson Food Pantry, Tommy O’Brien, and Greater Waco Sports Commission.

The regular City Council meeting on May 19, 2026 was canceled at 3:00 PM due to a lack of quorum. No business was conducted and no decisions were taken.

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will approve minutes from its April 20 meeting, receive an update from the City Manager on the recent park survey, and discuss a fundraising campaign. It will also consider dates, times, and a location for a town‑hall meeting, hear any visitor comments, and collect requests for future agenda items.

• Approve minutes from the April 20, 2026 Parks and Recreation Board meeting
• City Manager update on comments and suggestions from the park survey
• Discussion regarding a fundraising campaign
• Discussion on dates, times, and location for a town hall meeting
• Hearing of visitors on any Parks and Recreation Board business not on the agenda

The Parks and Recreation Board approved the April 20, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously (4-0). The board discussed fundraising options, including partnerships with the volunteer fire department, Robinson ISD, and local businesses, as well as a possible 501(c)(3) and a donation box on water bills. No formal decisions were made on these items; they were added to the next agenda for further discussion and votes.

• Approved April 20, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will first approve the April 9, 2026 meeting minutes as a consent agenda item. It will then hold a public hearing and discussion on Project A26-0010, a specific use request to permit a short‑term rental in the Rural Estate (RE) District on the 1.946‑acre parcel at 724 N. Old Robinson Rd. The commission will make a recommendation to the City Council on whether to approve the ordinance, approve it with conditions, or deny it.

• Approve April 9, 2026 meeting minutes (consent agenda).
• Public hearing on Project A26-0010 short‑term rental request at 724 N. Old Robinson Rd.
• Staff presentation for the short‑term rental request.
• Applicant presentation for the short‑term rental request.
• Commission recommendation (approval, conditional approval, or denial) to City Council.

City Council

The Robinson City Council will consider and act on several items, including approval of the April 21, 2026 meeting minutes and casting votes for a McLennan County Rural Transit District Board director. Council members will present proclamations for Public Works Week and National Police Memorial Week. The main agenda item is a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-007, which proposes to modify conditions of the Specific Use Ordinance for a 67‑acre solar farm at 1622 Greig Drive (Parcel ID #403899). Citizen comments are scheduled but no speakers are listed.

• Approve minutes from the April 21, 2026 City Council Workshop and Regular Meeting.
• Cast votes for Place 5 Director (Precinct 1 Region) of the McLennan County Rural Transit District Board of Directors.
• Presentation of proclamations for Public Works Week and National Police Memorial Week.
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-007 to modify conditions of the Specific Use Ordinance for the solar farm at 1622 Greig Drive (Parcel ID #403899).
• Citizen comments period (no speakers requested).

The council approved the minutes from the April 21, 2026 workshop and regular meeting. It also approved casting the city's 20 votes for Place 5 Director of the McLennan County Rural Transit District Board, allocating 10 votes to Tim Holtkamp and 5 votes each to Justin Richardson and Jason Blanek. Both motions passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved April 21, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved casting 20 transit board votes: 10 for Tim Holtkamp, 5 for Justin Richardson, 5 for Jason Blanek (6-0)

City Council

The Robinson City Council will approve the minutes from the April 7 meeting and hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-007, which modifies conditions of the Specific Use Ordinance for 67 acres at 1622 Greig Drive (Parcel ID #403899). The meeting will also include proclamations for Public Service Recognition Week and discussion of animal‑welfare concerns raised in prior citizen comments. Additional updates and future agenda requests will be presented by the mayor and council members.

• Approve minutes from the April 7, 2026 City Council Workshop and Regular Meeting.
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-007 modifying the Specific Use Ordinance (SUP) 2018-026 for 67 acres at 1622 Greig Drive (Parcel ID #403899).
• Presentation of proclamations for Public Service Recognition Week (May 3‑9, 2026).
• Discussion of animal welfare concerns raised during April 7 citizen comments.
• Mayor and councilmember updates and requests for future agenda items.

The council approved the minutes from the April 7, 2026 workshop and regular meeting by a 5‑0 vote. In a public hearing, Councilmembers voted 5‑0 to adopt Ordinance 2026-007, which changes conditions on the Specific Use Ordinance for the 67‑acre solar farm at 1622 Greig Drive. The draft Animal Control policy was discussed, and staff will bring the finalized policy back to the council for future action.

• Approved April 7, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 2026-007 modifying SUP for 1622 Greig Drive (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to review a city park survey and discuss a fundraising campaign. The board will also discuss the city's budget process.

• Update on the city Park Survey/Questionnaire
• Discussion regarding a fundraising campaign
• Discussion on the city's budget process

The Parks and Recreation Board approved the minutes from the January 26 and February 23, 2026 meetings by a 5-0 vote. The board then discussed the recent park survey, the city’s inability to fundraise, the budget process, and items for future agendas, but no further actions were decided. The next board meeting is scheduled for May 18, 2026.

• Approved minutes from Jan 26 and Feb 23 meetings (5-0)