Branson meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Branson aldermen to weigh property tax levy, armored vehicle lease Tuesday

The Branson Board of Aldermen meets Tuesday with a public hearing on the city's annual property tax levy, along with first readings on a lease-purchase agreement for a police armored vehicle and contracts for fire compliance software and site security upgrades. The board will also hear a recap of the 2026 legislative session and a presentation on second-quarter financials.

Upcoming: Board of Aldermen regular meeting (Aug. 11)

The regular session includes a public hearing and first reading of Bill No. 6702, which would establish the annual property tax levy for general revenue. Also on first reading:

• Bill No. 6703 — a lease-purchase agreement with Simmons Bank for a public safety armored vehicle for the police department.
• Bill No. 6705 — a contract with Brycer, L.P. for fire compliance software.
• Bill No. 6706 — an agreement with Pearson-Kelly Office Products, LLC for site security upgrades and 10-year licenses.
• Bill No. 6698 — an ordinance amending election-related signage regulations, postponed from the July 14 meeting.

All items are first readings; no final votes are listed on the agenda.

Upcoming: Board of Aldermen study session (Aug. 11)

A separate study session will continue discussion of the city's 2027 legislative priorities, a conversation that began at the July 14 study session. The agenda is limited to that item, and no votes are scheduled.

Recent meetings

All recent meetings listed below were agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not available.

July 28 — Board of Aldermen study session. The single agenda item was an update on the City Indoor Sports Facility, for discussion and information only.

July 28 — Board of Aldermen regular meeting. The board was scheduled to vote on a resolution supporting the Donnell Crossing affordable housing project by Ring Property Company at 302 Scott Blvd. Other regular agenda items included a first reading of Bill No. 6701 to terminate a water services agreement with Public Water Supply District No. 3 and a resolution supporting the Chamber of Commerce's legislative priorities. Consent items included final readings of Bill No. 6696 (PVSUE improvements on W 76 Country Blvd), Bill No. 6697 (adopting a Section 3 Plan for the city), and Bill No. 6699 (approving the Branson Meadows TIF development agreement).

July 30 — Comprehensive Planning Committee. The committee met to develop vision and guiding principles, discuss future development, and introduce growth scenario planning, led by Halff. The Board of Aldermen issued a notice that members may attend the meeting; no other business was listed.

Aug. 5 — 76 Entertainment Community Improvement District. The board reviewed CID financials, discussed a project that received no bids and next steps, and approved minutes from the June 24, 2026 meeting.

Coming up

• **Aug. 11** — Board of Aldermen regular meeting (public hearing on the property tax levy; first readings on the armored vehicle lease, fire compliance software, site security upgrades, and election signage).
• **Aug. 11** — Board of Aldermen study session (continued discussion of 2027 legislative priorities).

Branson aldermen set to weigh affordable housing support, TIF agreement, and water service termination

Branson's Board of Aldermen has a packed regular meeting agenda for July 28, 2026, including a vote on a resolution supporting the Donnell Crossing affordable housing project and final readings of three ordinances — one approving the Branson Meadows TIF development agreement. All meetings listed below are agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting — July 28

The regular meeting agenda includes several items with financial and service implications for residents:

• **Donnell Crossing affordable housing:** The board will vote on a resolution supporting the Donnell Crossing affordable housing project by Ring Property Company at 302 Scott Blvd.
• **Branson Meadows TIF development agreement:** Final reading of Bill No. 6699 approving the Branson Meadows TIF development agreement.
• **W 76 Country Blvd improvements:** Final reading of Bill No. 6696 for PVSUE improvements on W 76 Country Blvd.
• **Section 3 Plan:** Final reading of Bill No. 6697 adopting a Section 3 Plan for the city.
• **Water service termination:** First reading of Bill No. 6701 to terminate a water services agreement with Public Water Supply District No. 3.
• **Chamber legislative priorities:** A resolution supporting the Branson Chamber of Commerce's legislative priorities.

Consent items include approval of minutes, disbursements, and final readings of several ordinances.

Board of Aldermen Study Session — July 28

Also on July 28, the Board of Aldermen will hold a study session with a single agenda item: an update on the city's indoor sports facility. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information only.

Board of Aldermen Special Meeting — July 22

The Board of Aldermen held a special meeting on July 22, 2026. The agenda consisted of procedural items and a closed executive session regarding personnel, pursuant to 610.021.3 RSMO. No other business items were listed.

Advisory Park Board — July 21

The Advisory Park Board's agenda includes approval of minutes from its May 19, 2026 meeting, a financial report, and updates on the trail system and the community asset replacement plan. Members will discuss capital improvement projects and the 2027 fee schedule. The meeting also includes program and special event updates and a luncheon to recognize board and committee members.

Comprehensive Planning Committee — July 30

The Comprehensive Planning Committee will meet to develop vision and guiding principles. The session includes discussions on future development and growth scenario planning led by Halff. The committee will also approve minutes from its June 22, 2026 meeting.

The Board of Aldermen issued a separate notice that members may attend the Comprehensive Planning Committee meeting. No other business items are listed on that notice.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the city's official website for newly posted agendas.

Branson Board of Aldermen weighed $40 million bond, drone contract, and subdivision plat in recent meetings

Board of Aldermen: $40 million bond and development agreements on the table

The Branson Board of Aldermen's July 14 regular meeting agenda included several significant items, chief among them a proposed bond issuance of up to $40,000,000 for the 76 Entertainment Community Improvement District. The board was also scheduled to review an ordinance for a Motorola Solutions, Inc. drone-as-first-responder (DFR) contract and the final plat for the Longstone II subdivision.

Additional items on the agenda included development agreement assignments for Fall Creek 3, LLC; Spring Creek Branson, LLC; and Cedar Ridge II, LLC, as well as an ordinance to waive building permit fees for certain low-income housing projects. Discussion items covered city capital planning and ways to streamline business regulations.

Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes and vote tallies are not available.

Planning Commission: Public hearing on political sign regulations

On July 7, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Chapter 94-137 of the Branson Municipal Code. The amendment would establish regulations for the display, placement, maintenance, and enforcement of political campaign and ballot issue signs. The commission was also scheduled to approve minutes from its June 2 and June 8, 2026 meetings. Minutes from the July 7 meeting have not yet been published.

Board of Aldermen Study Session: 2027 legislative priorities

Also on July 14, the Board of Aldermen held a study session to discuss the city's legislative priorities for 2027. This was designated as a discussion-only session, with no formal votes listed on the agenda. Minutes have not yet been published.

Board of Aldermen Notice of Attending: Joint Legislative Affairs Committee

On July 17, the Board of Aldermen issued a notice that members may attend a meeting of the Branson Chamber of Commerce Joint Legislative Affairs Committee. No other business was listed on the agenda.

Coming up

• **July 21 — Advisory Park Board Regular Meeting:** The board will approve minutes from its May 19, 2026 meeting, receive a financial report, and hear updates on the trail system and the community asset replacement plan. Members will discuss capital improvement projects and the 2027 fee schedule. The meeting also includes program and special event updates and a luncheon to recognize board and committee members.

• **July 30 — Comprehensive Planning Committee Meeting:** The committee will approve minutes from its June 22, 2026 meeting and work on vision and guiding principles development. The session includes discussions on future development planning and an introduction to growth scenario planning led by Halff.

• **July 30 — Board of Aldermen Notice of Attending:** The Board of Aldermen has issued a notice that members may attend the Comprehensive Planning Committee meeting. No other business items are listed.