San Marcos
Upcoming
TIRZ Number 5 Board - (Downtown)
The San Marcos TIRZ #5 Board will consider approving a $1.57 million funding request for FY27 Main Street projects, including intersection improvements, downtown maintenance, and engineering services for a festival street. The board will also discuss amending the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone's Project and Financing Plan.
- Approval of $1,569,687 for FY27 Main Street projects
- Amendment of TIRZ #5 Project and Financing Plan
- Engineering services for downtown flexible festival street
- Intersection and sidewalk infrastructure improvements
- Downtown maintenance and personnel funding
TIRZ Number 5 Board - (Downtown)
The TIRZ 5 Board will decide on a funding request for FY27 Main Street downtown projects, including intersection and sidewalk improvements, maintenance, engineering for a flexible festival street, and aesthetic upgrades. They will also consider amending the Project and Financing Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 5. The board will approve previous meeting minutes and set future meeting dates.
- Approve FY27 Main Street downtown projects funding request
- Amend Project and Financing Plan for TIRZ No. 5
- Intersection and sidewalk infrastructure improvements
- Engineering services for downtown flexible festival street
- Aesthetic improvements related to lighting and landscaping
City Council
At this work session, the City Council will receive presentations on the city's community brand, an update to water and wastewater impact fees, and draft preliminary designs for the Riverfront and Eastside Regional Park. The council will then convene in executive session to discuss appointment of a new municipal court judge, legal advice on a lawsuit by Hays County ESD No. 9, and an officer-involved shooting on June 26, 2026.
- Presentation on community brand
- Staff update on Water and Wastewater Impact Fees
- Draft preliminary designs for Riverfront and Eastside Regional Park
- Executive session: appointment of new presiding judge for Municipal Court
- Executive session: legal advice on Hays County ESD No. 9 lawsuit and officer-involved shooting
City Council
The San Marcos City Council will hold public hearings and consider multiple items, including a development agreement for 643 acres near SH 123 and FM 1978 that includes a city water reclamation facility, a $23 million loan for a water storage tank, and an expansion of the River Bridge Ranch Public Improvement District (PID) from $10 million to $60 million. Consent agenda items cover contracts for utility consulting, engineering, and equipment purchases.
- Public hearing on Development Agreement with JLCB 710 Investments for 643 acres including city water reclamation facility
- Approval of $23M TWDB loan application for Blanco Vista Elevated Storage Tank
- River Bridge Ranch PID boundary reduction and cost increase from $10M to $60M
- Sale of used 2014 Spartan aerial ladder truck to Austin Community College for $321,000
- Contract with BGE Inc. for North Side 12-inch Water Connection Project design ($500,000)
City Council
The City Council will review a $80,000 community branding initiative and updates to water and wastewater impact fees. They will also discuss preliminary designs for the Riverfront and Eastside Regional Park.
- $80,000 community branding presentation
- Water and Wastewater Impact Fee updates
- Riverfront and Eastside Regional Park preliminary designs
- Personnel matter: San Marcos Municipal Court presiding judge appointment
- Legal discussion regarding Hays County Emergency Services District No. 9 litigation
City Council
The City Council will consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts and resolutions, including utility consulting, water projects, and equipment sales. Public hearings are scheduled for a major development agreement covering 643 acres north of SH 123 and FM 1978, a low-income housing tax credit application for the Riverstone project, and an amendment to the River Bridge Ranch PID increasing costs to $60 million.
- Development agreement with JLCB 710 Investments for 643 acres including a city-owned water reclamation facility
- Application for $23 million from Texas Water Development Board for Blanco Vista Elevated Storage Tank
- Sale of 2014 Spartan aerial ladder truck to Austin Community College for $321,000
- Change order for Dunbar Water and Wastewater Improvement Project totaling $7,397,390
- Amendment to River Bridge Ranch PID increasing estimated costs from $10 million to $60 million
Human Services Advisory Board
This is a notice of potential quorum for the Human Services Advisory Board during a City Council meeting. No action can be taken by the board at this event.
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings for two Certificates of Appropriateness. The body will decide on pedestrian improvements in a historic alley and a facade material change for a local business.
- HPC-26-02: Installation of seating in Kissing Alley (100 Block East Hopkins Street) to convert it to a pedestrian-oriented alley
- HPC-26-06: Replacement of stucco skirting with brick-style galvanized metal at 617 West Hopkins Street
- Progress update on the Dunbar School Home Economics Building restoration
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on two Certificate of Appropriateness requests: one for installing seating in Kissing Alley as part of a pedestrian-oriented alley conversion (HPC-26-02), and another for replacing stucco skirting with metal skirting on a West Hopkins Street property (HPC-26-06). The commission will also consider approval of the May 7, 2026 meeting minutes and receive updates on committee reports, grant opportunities, and the Dunbar School Home Economics Building restoration.
- Public hearing on HPC-26-02: Certificate of Appropriateness for seating in Kissing Alley (100 Block East Hopkins Street) as part of alley conversion project
- Public hearing on HPC-26-06: Certificate of Appropriateness for skirting replacement at 617 West Hopkins Street
- Consider approval of May 7, 2026 meeting minutes
- Update on Dunbar School Home Economics Building restoration progress
Last 30 days
City Council
The San Marcos Police Department is hosting a community meeting for the East Guadalupe, Hunter’s Hill, Rio Vista, and Victory Gardens areas. City Council members may attend, but no official city business or council actions will be taken during this session.
- Police neighborhood conversation: Sector 4
Main Street Advisory Board
Members of the City Council and several advisory boards will attend a presentation by the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association. The session focuses on the legal and effective uses of local hotel occupancy taxes. No official city business or voting will take place.
- Educational workshop led by Scott Joslove
Convention & Visitor Bureau Board
This is not a regular meeting but a public workshop on legal and effective uses of hotel occupancy tax, presented by the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association. No formal decisions or actions will be taken by any board or council in attendance.
- Educational workshop by Texas Hotel & Lodging Association President Scott Joslove
- Topics: legal and effective uses of local hotel occupancy tax
Arts Commission
This is a notice of a potential quorum for a Hotel Occupancy Tax workshop. The Arts Commission may discuss city business but cannot take any action. No decisions will be made at this workshop.
- Hotel Occupancy Tax workshop discussion
City Council
The City Council will receive a staff presentation and hold discussion on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 financial update and the preliminary Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. This is the final budget workshop before the proposed budget is submitted in August. Council will provide direction to the City Manager on budget priorities, including community engagement feedback and departmental service levels.
- Discussion on FY 2027 budget including community input from 3 townhalls and participatory budgeting
- Update on hiring freeze (24 frozen positions) and retirement incentive eliminating 28 positions, saving $2.7M annually
- Department service level impacts due to flat operating budgets and managed hiring
- Compensation philosophy and peer city salary comparisons for retention
- Key performance indicators to be submitted with proposed budget on August 18
City Council
The City Council is holding a special meeting to interview and deliberate on candidates for the position of Municipal Court Judge. The council will take formal action or provide direction to staff following an executive session.
- Appointment of a Municipal Court Judge
City Council
The City Council will receive a staff presentation on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Financial Update and the preliminary Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. Council members will discuss the budget and provide direction to the City Manager. This is a workshop meeting with no formal votes.
- Receive staff presentation and hold discussion on FY 2025-2026 financial update and preliminary FY 2026-2027 budget
Arts Commission
This is a notice of a potential quorum for the Arts Commission to attend a public art dedication at the Price Center. The commission cannot take any action during this event; it is purely ceremonial.
- Public art dedication at Price Center, 222 W. San Antonio Street
Economic Development Board
The Economic Development Board will discuss potential changes to its Economic Development Policy, including amendments to incentive agreements and fee waivers, as well as updates to targeted industries and definitions. No action items are scheduled. The board will also receive reports on business retention, outreach, and a local business survey.
- Discuss amendments to Chapter 312 and 380 agreements, fee waivers, and incentive criteria
- Update targeted industries and policy definitions
- Receive updates on business retention and workforce efforts
- Review communication and outreach strategy updates
- Receive update on local business survey
Economic Development Board
The Economic Development Board will discuss potential changes to the city's economic development policy, including amendments to incentive agreements and fee waivers. The meeting will also include approval of previous meeting minutes and updates on business retention and attraction efforts.
- Approval of May 27, 2026 meeting minutes
- Discussion on Economic Development Policy amendments
- Updates on Business Retention and Expansion
- Updates on Economic and Local Business Development Attraction
- Presentation on Transportation Master Plan (future agenda)
Cemetery Commission
The Cemetery Commission will consider approving the May 27, 2026 meeting minutes and receive reports on cemetery conditions and the status of the cemetery expansion project, which has been delayed due to water restriction changes.
- Approval of May 27, 2026 meeting minutes
- Report on cemetery condition from scheduled commissioners
- Staff report on cemetery expansion project status
- Project plans modified to meet new water restrictions
Arts Commission
The Arts Commission will meet to plan the 2027 Arts and Cultural Grant process and discuss a potential Eco Art Project. The body will also review financial reports and receive updates from various arts committees and task forces.
- Discussion on 2027 Arts and Cultural Grant process
- Discussion on a potential Eco Art Project
- Approval of alternate meeting dates for November and December
- Financial report review (FY 2026 budget shows 25.01% utilization)
- Reports from Mural Arts, Community Engagement, and Performing Arts Center Task Force
Planning & Zoning Commission
The commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permit renewals for alcohol sales at Bluebonnet Copacking and Valentino's. They will also consider renewing the master plan for a 471.94-acre development at Rattler Road and Highway 123. The commission may enter executive session to discuss legal advice on conditional use permits.
- Renewal of master plan for 471.94-acre Cottonwood Creek development at Rattler Rd & Hwy 123
- Public hearing: CUP renewal for Bluebonnet Copacking for beer & wine at 110 E MLK Dr Suite 130
- Public hearing: CUP renewal for Valentino's for mixed beverages at 110 N LBJ Dr
- Approval of June 9, 2026 meeting minutes
- Executive session for legal advice on conditional use permits
Planning & Zoning Commission
The commission will consider renewing a master plan for a 471.94-acre development at Rattler Road and Highway 123, and hold public hearings on renewing conditional use permits for Bluebonnet Copacking (beer/wine) and Valentino's (mixed beverages). They will also approve previous meeting minutes and may discuss legal advice on CUPs in executive session.
- Renewal of master plan for 471.94-acre Cottonwood Creek development at Rattler Rd & Hwy 123
- Public hearing: renewal of CUP for Bluebonnet Copacking at 110 E MLK Dr Suite 130 (on-premise beer/wine)
- Public hearing: renewal of CUP for Valentino's at 110 N LBJ Dr (on-premise mixed beverages)
- Approval of June 9, 2026 meeting minutes
Housing Authority
The Board of Commissioners will discuss updating the personnel policy manual and approving a new employee benefits package through Colonial Life. The meeting also includes updates to the public housing utility allowance schedule and legal consultations regarding governance and pending claims.
- Adoption of Personnel Policy Manual (Resolution No. 2026-06.23.001)
- Approval of Colonial Life employee benefits effective July 1, 2026
- Updated Public Housing Utility Allowance Schedule
- New procedures for virtual meeting attendance (Resolution No. 2026-06.23.002)
- Executive session regarding Riverstone and Texas Housing Foundation negotiations
Library Board
The San Marcos Library Board will approve the May minutes and review routine staff reports on website accessibility and performance metrics. The board will also vote on a new meeting room policy for library facilities.
- Approval of May 2026 meeting minutes
- Vote on new library meeting room policy
- Review of website accessibility (WCAG) updates
- Director's monthly report and key performance indicators