Princeton meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Princeton City Council to Set Tax Rate, Adopt Budget; No Decisions Yet

The Princeton City Council will consider adopting a FY2026-27 budget and setting a property tax rate of $0.549999 per $100 valuation at a special meeting Aug. 11. The council also will call a Nov. 3 special election to approve that rate. All items are on the agenda; no votes have been taken and minutes have not been published.

City Council Special Meeting (Aug. 11)

The council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances to:

• Adopt the FY2026-2027 budget and appropriate resources.
• Set a property tax rate of $0.549999 per $100 valuation.
• Ratify the property tax revenue increase for FY2026-2027.
• Set a separate debt service rate of $0.205000 per $100 valuation.
• Call a Nov. 3, 2026 special election to approve the tax rate.

A work session will discuss the debt service rate in relation to Senate Bill 1453. The consent agenda includes an amendment to a wastewater service agreement with Lowry Crossing.

City Council Regular Meeting (Aug. 18)

The council will hold a work session on the 2026 Water & Wastewater Master Plan Update, covering projected demands, system capacity, and capital projects. The regular meeting includes consent items on utility rate cases and agreements:

• Ordinance 2026-08-24-01: Approve negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp. Mid-Tex Division on 2026 rate review.
• Resolution 2026-08-24-R01: Deny SiEnergy Gas, LLC rate increase filing.
• Non-standard water and wastewater service agreements with D.R. Horton for Silvertrails and Acorn South Phase 2.
• Ordinance 2026-08-24-02: Levy assessments for Princeton-180 Public Improvement District Phase #1.
• Ordinance 2026-08-24: Remove TMRS statutory maximum contribution rate limit effective Sept. 1, 2026.

A public hearing on assessments for the Princeton-180 Public Improvement District is also scheduled. The council will consider not renewing a facility usage agreement with Arcadia Farms HOA.

Economic Development Corporation (Aug. 13)

The EDC will consider selecting an EDC/CDC attorney, discuss a possible staffing study, receive updates on downtown initiatives, and decide on sponsoring a Chamber of Commerce golf tournament. The board will enter executive session to discuss nine economic development projects (e.g., Project Red, Project A'ndal'e) and real property matters. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes per speaker.

Community Development Corporation (Aug. 13)

The CDC will consider a facade improvement grant program, including project completion and reimbursement for Origin Chiropractic, LLC. It will also select an EDC/CDC attorney, discuss marketing initiatives and a staffing study, and consider sponsoring the Chamber golf tournament. Executive session items cover economic development negotiations and real property. A separate CDC meeting on the same date has a placeholder agenda item for an Incentive Policy discussion.

Planning & Zoning Commission (Aug. 11)

The commission will review and take action on the July 20, 2026, meeting minutes. No other action items are listed.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days.

Princeton boards weighed fees, micro-mobility rules, and Cotton Gin property in late July

Princeton's City Council, Economic Development Corporation, and Parks and Recreation Board each met the week of July 20, with agendas covering development fees, e-scooter regulations, a historic property, and a youth sports field agreement. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the three meetings, so only the scheduled agenda items — not final votes or outcomes — can be reported here.

City Council — July 21

The City Council agenda included several action items with financial implications for residents and developers.

The council was scheduled to consider Ordinance No. 2026-07-27, an updated Development Services and Fire Department fee schedule designed to recover costs for review, permitting, inspections, and fire prevention. No dollar figures for individual fees were listed in the agenda.

Also on the agenda: Ordinance No. 2026-07-27 regulating micro-mobility devices such as e-scooters, with a proposed $100 penalty per offense.

The council was set to consider Resolution No. 2026-07-26-R, calling a public hearing for assessments in the Princeton-180 Public Improvement District, also referred to as the Serenity PID.

Other scheduled items included an escrow agreement in lieu of reconstructing East Hazelwood Street for the Hazelwood South Addition Final Plat, and a review of the Third Quarter FY2025-2026 Budget and Investment Report, which the agenda notes is unaudited.

A work session preceding the regular meeting was set to cover adult recreation leagues and council decorum.

Economic Development Corporation — July 20

The EDC agenda included discussion of hiring an Executive Assistant for EDC/CDC, a presentation of the FY27 PEDC Draft Budget, and discussion with possible action on the Cotton Gin property restoration.

The board was also scheduled to approve May 2026 minutes and financial statements and receive a status update on the Request for Qualifications for a City Attorney.

Because only the agenda is available, it is not yet known which items received votes or what any outcomes were.

Parks and Recreation Board — July 23

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board agenda centered on a field usage agreement with Arcadia Farms HOA, including discussion of whether to extend it or allow it to lapse.

The board was also scheduled to review City Council Resolution 2026-06-08-R05 regarding EPT Commercial, discuss Parks and Recreation Department marketing efforts, and receive updates on a Strategic/Budget Retreat and a Parks Bond Tour.

No outcomes are confirmed, as minutes have not been published.

Coming up

No public meetings are listed on the available schedule for the next 14 days. Residents should check the City of Princeton's official website for any newly posted agendas or schedule changes.

Princeton boards set agendas on ambulance contract, comprehensive plan, and EDC budget

Princeton's city boards and commissions posted several agendas over the past two weeks, but minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings. That means the items below were scheduled for discussion or possible action — no outcomes, votes, or dollar amounts are available in the record yet.

City Council — July 7

The City Council agenda listed several items for consideration, including a resolution authorizing an ambulance service agreement with Allegiance Mobile Health for dedicated ambulance services. The agenda also included discussion of an updated Development Services and Fire Department Fee Schedule intended to recover costs, and consideration of a non-standard wastewater service agreement with S2 Land Development for the Lakeside at Arbor Trails project.

Additional agenda items were establishing a non-resident library card fee and resolutions amending Princeton's participation in Peace Officer Mental Health and Crisis Intervention Grant Programs. Because minutes are not yet published, it is not known which items were approved, tabled, or voted down.

Planning & Zoning Commission — July 15

The Planning & Zoning Commission scheduled public hearings on a Draft Comprehensive Plan and on amendments to Chapter 82 of the Princeton Code of Ordinances. The agenda indicated the commission would consider making recommendations on these items to the City Council. No outcomes are available.

A separate P&Z notice referenced a regular meeting set for August 3, 2026, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers, with standard agenda sections including public appearance, consent agenda, public hearings, and an executive session for legal advice.

Economic Development Corporation — July 15

The EDC agenda included approval of May 2026 minutes and financial statements, consultation on hiring an Executive Assistant for EDC/CDC, and discussion with possible action on the Cotton Gin property restoration. The body was also scheduled to receive a presentation of the FY27 PEDC Draft Budget and a status update on the Request for Qualifications for City Attorney. No results are recorded.

What this means for residents

Several items on these agendas could affect public services and costs — notably ambulance service, development and fire fees, wastewater service for a named development, and a non-resident library card fee. Until minutes are published, residents should treat all items as pending rather than decided. Official minutes, when available, will provide vote tallies and any adopted amounts.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days. The Planning & Zoning Commission's next noticed regular meeting is August 3, 2026, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers.

Princeton Meeting Roundup: Ambulance Contract, Parks Plan, and Comprehensive Plan on Agendas

Princeton's recent government meetings were scheduled to weigh several consequential items — including a dedicated ambulance service agreement, a Parks and Trails Master Plan, and the next steps for the Live Princeton Comprehensive Plan — but minutes have not yet been published for any of the three sessions. What follows reflects the published agendas only; confirmed outcomes are not yet available.

City Council — July 7, 2026

The Princeton City Council agenda listed a work session and regular meeting with several notable items for consideration. None are confirmed as adopted because minutes have not been published.

Items on the agenda included:

• A resolution authorizing an agreement with Allegiance Mobile Health for dedicated ambulance services.
• Discussion on adopting an updated Development Services and Fire Department Fee Schedule, described as aimed at recovering costs.
• A non-standard wastewater service agreement with S2 Land Development for Lakeside at Arbor Trails.
• Establishing a non-resident library card fee.
• Resolutions amending participation in Peace Officer Mental Health and Crisis Intervention Grant Programs.

The ambulance agreement is the most consequential item by potential impact on services, given it involves dedicated emergency medical services. Whether the council voted to approve it is not yet confirmed in the public record.

Planning & Zoning Commission — June 29, 2026

The Planning and Zoning Commission agenda called for approval of minutes from the June 1, 2026 meeting and a discussion of the draft Live Princeton Comprehensive Plan and next steps.

The agenda also noted a public appearance period for non-agenda items, an upcoming public hearing for the comprehensive plan on July 13, 2026, and a next regular meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026.

Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed whether the June 1 minutes were approved or what specific next steps were identified for the comprehensive plan.

Parks and Recreation Board — June 30, 2026

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board agenda featured a presentation of the Parks and Trails Master Plan by Olsson, along with discussion of special events for FY 26/27.

Additional agenda items included:

• An update on Corps of Engineers' property.
• A Texas Park and Wildlife Department grant update for Lowry Crossing.
• A Park Bond Projects site tour scheduled for July 15.

No outcomes are confirmed, as minutes have not been published.

What This Means for Residents

The ambulance service agreement with Allegiance Mobile Health, if adopted, would shape how emergency medical response is provided in Princeton. The comprehensive plan discussion affects future land use and development policy. The Parks and Trails Master Plan and related grant updates bear on recreation facilities and trail development. Residents should watch for published minutes to confirm what was actually decided.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the provided data for the next 14 days. The Planning & Zoning Commission's next regular meeting was noted on its agenda for July 20, 2026, but it does not appear in the upcoming meetings data supplied. Readers should check official city postings for the current schedule.