Princeton meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Princeton council to vote on PID assessments, Atmos settlement; recent meetings set agendas

The Princeton City Council held two work sessions and regular meetings in the past two weeks, but minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are reported. The most consequential upcoming action is the Aug. 24 council meeting, which includes a public hearing on assessments for the Princeton-180 Public Improvement District Phase 1 and a vote on a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp.

City Council budget and tax rate (Aug. 10 and 17)

Both council meetings were agenda-only. On Aug. 10, the council held a work session on the proposed FY2026-27 budget and council conduct, followed by a regular meeting with public hearings on the draft Comprehensive Plan, proposed data center zoning limits, and the annual budget. The agenda also included 17 ordinances updating 2026-27 service and assessment plans for Public Improvement Districts (Arcadia Farms, Brookside, Crossroads, Eastridge, Sicily, Southridge, Westridge, Whitewing Trails, Winchester, Windmore). The council considered a 2026 No-New Revenue Tax Rate of $0.445102 per $100 and a Voter-Approval Tax Rate of $0.441143 per $100.

On Aug. 17, the council held a public hearing on the proposed 2026 property tax rate for FY2026-27 and considered ordinances adopting a debt service rate of $0.205000 per $100 assessed valuation, adopting the FY2026-27 annual budget, ratifying a property tax revenue increase, and calling a Nov. 3, 2026 special election on the tax rate. The agenda also included a second amendment to a wastewater service agreement with Lowry Crossing. No votes were reported.

Economic Development Corporation and Community Development Corporation (Aug. 18-19)

The Economic Development Corporation met Aug. 18 to discuss selecting an EDC/CDC attorney, a staffing study, downtown initiatives, a Chamber of Commerce golf tournament sponsorship, and a group tour. The board also entered executive session on multiple confidential projects (Red, A'ndal'e, Hometown, Scholar, BHAG, Bread, Hook 'em, Timber, Buff 'n Shine).

The Community Development Corporation met Aug. 19 to discuss a facade improvement grant program, completion of a grant for Origin Chiropractic, attorney selection, marketing initiatives, a staffing study, and a golf tournament sponsorship. The board entered executive session on economic development negotiations and real property matters. No decisions were reported.

Planning & Zoning Commission (Aug. 18)

The Aug. 18 meeting was cancelled because there were no cases to consider. The next meeting is scheduled for Sept. 8, 2026.

Library Advisory Board (Aug. 20)

The Library Advisory Board discussed the FY26-27 budget, non-resident fees for patrons outside city limits, new library hours, Summer Reading wrap-up, senior programming, and digital resources. No decisions were reported.

Coming up

• **Aug. 24, City Council**: Public hearing to approve Ordinance No. 2026-08-24-02 levying assessments for the Princeton-180 Public Improvement District Phase 1; vote on Ordinance No. 2026-08-24-01 authorizing a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp.; vote on Resolution No. 2026-08-24-R01 denying SiEnergy Gas, LLC's Statement of Intent to Increase Rates; and consideration of non-standard water and wastewater service agreements with D.R. Horton for the Silvertrails and Acorn South developments.

Princeton City Council to Consider Budget, Tax Rate at Aug. 17 Meeting

The Princeton City Council meets today, Aug. 17, to consider adopting the FY2026-27 budget and a property tax rate of $0.549999 per $100 valuation, along with a debt service rate of $0.205000. The agenda includes a public hearing on the proposed tax rate, an ordinance ratifying a property tax revenue increase, and a call for a Nov. 3, 2026 special election on the rate. No decisions from recent meetings have been published yet, as minutes are pending.

Recent meetings

Planning & Zoning Commission (Aug. 3) – Cancelled. The notice states there were no cases to consider.

Parks and Recreation Board (Aug. 4) – Discussed the potential non-extension of the Arcadia Farms HOA field usage agreement, reviewed City Council resolution 2026-06-08-R05 for EPT Commercial, and received updates on marketing efforts, the strategic/budget retreat, and the Parks Bond Tour. No action was recorded.

Community Development Corporation (Aug. 6) – Considered the proposed FY26/27 budget, with total revenue of $2,583,232 and total expenses of $2,674,378. Proposed allocations include $500,000 for roads and infrastructure, $241,147 for marketing, and $125,000 for the Woody Williams Monument. No action was recorded.

Economic Development Corporation (Aug. 6) – Considered the proposed FY26/27 budget, with total revenue of $2,962,972 and total expenses of $3,137,118. Proposed allocations include $1,300,000 for Project Queen and 41, $1,000,000 for land acquisition, and $241,146.50 for marketing. No action was recorded.

City Council (Aug. 10) – Held a work session on the FY2026-27 budget and council conduct, followed by a regular meeting with public hearings on the draft Comprehensive Plan, proposed data center zoning restrictions, and the annual budget. The consent agenda included 17 ordinances updating assessments for various Public Improvement Districts. The council also discussed the 2026 No-New Revenue Tax Rate of $0.445102 per $100 and the Voter-Approval Tax Rate of $0.441143 per $100. No action was recorded.

Upcoming meetings

City Council (Aug. 17, today) – Public hearing and possible adoption of the FY2026-27 budget, property tax rate of $0.549999 per $100, and debt service rate of $0.205000. Also on the agenda: a second amendment to a wastewater service agreement with Lowry Crossing and an ordinance calling a Nov. 3, 2026 special election on the tax rate. A work session will discuss the debt service rate in relation to Senate Bill 1453.

Economic Development Corporation (Aug. 18) – Regular meeting to discuss selection of an EDC/CDC attorney, a staffing study, downtown initiatives, a Chamber of Commerce golf tournament sponsorship, and a group tour. The board may enter executive session to discuss confidential economic development projects.

Community Development Corporation (Aug. 19) – Regular meeting to discuss a facade improvement grant program, completion of a grant for Origin Chiropractic, selection of an EDC/CDC attorney, marketing initiatives, a staffing study, and a golf tournament sponsorship. Executive session is scheduled for economic development negotiations and real property matters.

Library Advisory Board (Aug. 20) – Discussion and possible action on the FY26-27 budget, non-resident fees for patrons outside city limits, new library hours, Summer Reading wrap-up, senior programming, and digital resources.

Planning & Zoning Commission (Aug. 18) – Cancelled; no cases to consider. Next meeting is Sept. 8.

Coming up

• **City Council** – Aug. 17, 2026 (today): Budget and tax rate adoption.
• **Economic Development Corporation** – Aug. 18, 2026: Attorney selection, staffing study, downtown initiatives.
• **Community Development Corporation** – Aug. 19, 2026: Facade grants, attorney selection, economic development deals.
• **Library Advisory Board** – Aug. 20, 2026: Budget, non-resident fees, library hours.

Princeton boards weigh budgets, fee updates; planning meeting cancelled

Several Princeton city boards met over the past two weeks to consider items ranging from proposed annual budgets to a new fee schedule and a cancelled planning session. Minutes for these meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes are pending.

City Council (July 27)

The City Council agenda included a vote on an ordinance updating the Development Services and Fire Department Fee Schedule to recover costs for development review, permitting, inspections, and fire prevention. Also on the agenda was a new ordinance adding Article IX to Chapter 74 (Traffic and Vehicles) to regulate micro-mobility devices such as e-scooters, with a $100 penalty per offense.

The council was also set to consider the assignment of the amended and restated development and performance agreement for Princeton Town Center, and the assignment of a Wastewater Non-Standard Sewer Agreement for the Pell Land project. A resolution determining costs and calling a public hearing for assessments on properties in the Princeton-180 Public Improvement District (Serenity PID) was also listed. An executive session was scheduled for pending litigation and the Serenity Development Agreement Amendment.

Planning & Zoning Commission (August 3)

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for August 3 was cancelled. The notice stated there were no cases to consider.

Parks and Recreation Board (August 4)

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board agenda included a discussion on not extending the Arcadia Farms HOA field usage agreement, a review of City Council approved resolution 2026-06-08-R05 for EPT Commercial, and updates on Parks and Recreation Department marketing efforts, the strategic/budget retreat, and the Parks Bond Tour.

Community Development Corporation (August 6)

The Community Development Corporation discussed and acted on the proposed FY26/27 budget. The proposal includes total revenue of $2,583,232 and total expenses of $2,674,378, with allocations of $500,000 for Roads and Infrastructure, $241,147 for Marketing, and $125,000 for the Woody Williams Monument. If approved, the budget would be recommended to the City Council for final approval.

Economic Development Corporation (August 6)

The Economic Development Corporation considered its proposed FY26/27 budget, with total revenue of $2,962,972 and total expenses of $3,137,118. The proposal includes $1,300,000 for Project Queen and 41, $1,000,000 for land acquisition, and $241,146.50 for marketing. As with the CDC, approval would lead to a recommendation to the City Council.

Coming up

• **August 19:** A notice of possible quorum has been issued for a Commercial Meet-and-Greet event at the Princeton Municipal Center (2000 East Princeton Drive). The notice states that no formal action will be taken and no deliberation regarding public business is anticipated.

Princeton boards focus on FY26-27 budget; key votes ahead for CDC and EDC

Princeton's city boards and City Council spent the last two weeks on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, a draft Comprehensive Plan, and proposed updates to development fees and micro-mobility rules. Minutes for the recent meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes of scheduled votes are not available. The most consequential upcoming action is the Aug. 6 budget votes by the Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation, which together propose more than $5.8 million in spending.

City Council — July 27

The City Council was scheduled to vote on several ordinances and resolutions, though minutes are not yet published to confirm outcomes. Items on the agenda included:

• An ordinance updating the Development Services and Fire Department fee schedule to recover costs for development review, permitting, inspections, and fire prevention.
• An ordinance adding Article IX to Chapter 74 (Traffic and Vehicles) to regulate micro-mobility devices such as e-scooters, with a $100 penalty per offense.
• Assignment of the amended and restated development and performance agreement for Princeton Town Center.
• Assignment of a Wastewater Non-Standard Sewer Agreement (NSSA) for the Pell Land project.
• A resolution determining costs and calling a public hearing for assessments on properties in the Princeton-180 Public Improvement District (Serenity PID).
• The third quarter FY2025-2026 budget and investment report.
• An executive session for pending litigation and the Serenity Development Agreement Amendment.

Planning & Zoning Commission — July 20

The commission was set to review the Draft Comprehensive Plan and hold two public hearings — one on the draft plan (item 2026-006) and one on amendments to Chapter 82 of the Princeton Code of Ordinances (2026-007). Supporting documents included the existing conditions report, public engagement summary, economic analysis, and a data center regulations memo. The commission also had a consent agenda item (2026-005) and a request to add items to a future agenda (2026-008). Minutes are not yet published.

Economic Development Corporation — July 21

The EDC agenda included discussion and possible action on the restoration and use of the Cotton Gin property, a presentation of the PCDC FY 2026-2027 draft budget, possible action on RFQ #26-100019 for City Attorney/Legal Services, an executive consultation on hiring an Executive Assistant for EDC/CDC, and an executive session on economic development negotiations for Project Timber. Minutes are not yet published.

Budget Workshop — July 24-25

The city held a budget workshop at 2000 E Princeton Dr on July 24-25, 2026. A quorum notice indicated members of the City Council, CDC, EDC, Planning & Zoning Commission, Library Advisory Board, Parks & Recreation Board, and Zoning Board of Adjustment could attend. The notice stated no formal action or deliberation was anticipated. The City Council work session on July 24 focused on FY 26-27 budget projections, tax rates, charges for services, and projected revenues and expenditures.

Coming up

• **Aug. 3 — Planning & Zoning Commission:** Cancelled. The notice states there are no cases to consider.
• **Aug. 4 — Parks and Recreation Board:** Will discuss not extending the Arcadia Farms HOA field usage agreement, review resolution 2026-06-08-R05 for EPT Commercial, discuss department marketing efforts, and get updates on the Parks Bond Tour and strategic budget retreat.
• **Aug. 6 — Community Development Corporation:** Will consider the proposed FY26/27 budget — total revenue of $2,583,232 and total expenses of $2,674,378, including $500,000 for roads and infrastructure, $241,147 for marketing, and $125,000 for the Woody Williams Monument. If approved, it goes to City Council.
• **Aug. 6 — Economic Development Corporation:** Will consider the proposed FY26/27 budget — total revenue of $2,962,972 and total expenses of $3,137,118, including $1,300,000 for Project Queen and 41, $1,000,000 for land acquisition, and $241,146.50 for marketing. If approved, it goes to City Council.

Princeton boards met on fees, budget, and comprehensive plan; outcomes not yet confirmed

Princeton city boards and commissions held a series of meetings over the past two weeks, but because minutes have not yet been published, no outcomes can be confirmed. Agendas show several consequential items were scheduled for discussion or possible action, including an updated fee schedule, a wastewater service agreement, and an ambulance services contract.

City Council — July 13

The City Council agenda listed discussion items on direction for publishing legal notices in newspapers of general circulation, City Council decorum and meeting conduct, and adoption of an updated Development Services and Fire Department fee schedule. The consent agenda included a non-standard wastewater service agreement with S2 Land Development, LLC, and resolutions amending participation in state grant programs. In executive session, the council was scheduled to consider an ambulance services agreement with Allegiance Mobile Health and a non-resident library card fee. Minutes have not been published, so no votes or decisions are confirmed.

Community Development Corporation — July 15

The CDC agenda included discussion of the FY 2026-2027 draft budget and a possible application for a CDC Facade Improvement Grant for the future Princeton Fire Department Administration Building. The board was also scheduled to receive a status update and consider possible action on RFQ #26-100019 for City Attorney/Legal Services for PEDC/PCDC. Other items listed were discussion of CDC funding for a partnership with the Princeton Library and possible sponsorship of Chess Club events at the Community Center. The agenda noted most items required board deliberation before any votes or contracts would be finalized.

Planning & Zoning Commission — July 6

The commission was scheduled to discuss the draft Live Princeton Comprehensive Plan and determine next steps. The agenda noted upcoming public hearings before P&Z on July 13 and before City Council on August 10 for the comprehensive plan. A Princeton Town Center update was also listed. No public hearings were scheduled for the July 6 meeting.

Parks and Recreation Board — July 7

The board was scheduled to review a Parks and Trails Master Plan presented by Olsson. Other agenda items included FY 26/27 special events planning, an update on the Lowry Crossing Texas Park and Wildlife Department Grant, and a proposed site tour for Park Bond Projects on July 15.

Quorum notices

Several procedural notices were issued under the Texas Open Meetings Act. A Town Hall event was scheduled for July 11 at the Princeton Municipal Center, 2000 E Princeton Dr. A Parks & Recreation Board tour was noticed for July 14 of J.J. Book Wilson Memorial Park at 650 S. Beauchamp Blvd. and J.M. Caldwell Sr. Community Park at 500 W. College Avenue. A Kroger Marketplace groundbreaking was scheduled for July 15 at 1490 Princeton Oaks Drive. Each notice stated no formal action would be taken and no public business deliberation was anticipated.

Coming up

• **July 20 — Planning & Zoning Commission:** Public hearings are scheduled on the draft Comprehensive Plan (item 2026-006) and on amendments to Chapter 82 of the Princeton Code of Ordinances (2026-007). The commission will also consider a consent agenda item (2026-005) and a request to add items to a future agenda (2026-008).
• **July 21 — Economic Development Corporation:** The board will discuss the FY 2026-2027 draft budget, the restoration and use of the Cotton Gin property, and RFQ #26-100019 for legal services. An executive session is scheduled for economic development negotiations on Project Timber.
• **July 24-25 — Budget Workshop:** A budget workshop is scheduled at 2000 E Princeton Dr. A quorum of City Council, CDC, EDC, Planning & Zoning Commission, Library Advisory Board, Parks & Recreation Board, and Zoning Board of Adjustment may be present. No formal action is expected.

Princeton City Council to vote on fee schedule, wastewater agreement; recent board meetings await minutes

Princeton's recent board and commission meetings are on the books, but minutes have not yet been published for any of them, so no official outcomes can be reported. The most consequential action item on the horizon is the July 13 City Council meeting, where council members are scheduled to adopt an updated Development Services and Fire Department fee schedule and act on a wastewater service agreement with S2 Land Development, LLC.

Recent Meetings — Outcomes Not Yet Available

All four meetings held in the past two weeks are listed as "agenda only" in the city record, meaning minutes have not been published and no votes or decisions can be confirmed.

June 29 — Swearing-in ceremony. The city held a ceremonial swearing-in for Council Member-elect Jaisen Rutledge to Place 4. The agenda noted that no city business would be discussed and no official actions would be taken.

July 6 — Planning & Zoning Commission. Commissioners were scheduled to discuss the draft Live Princeton Comprehensive Plan and determine next steps. The agenda also included approval of June 1, 2026 meeting minutes on the consent agenda and a Princeton Town Center update. No public hearings were scheduled for that meeting, though upcoming hearings were noted: P&Z on July 13 and City Council on August 10, both for the comprehensive plan.

July 7 — Parks and Recreation Board. The board was set to review the Parks and Trails Master Plan presented by Olsson, discuss FY 26/27 special events planning, receive an update on a Lowry Crossing Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant, and consider a proposed site tour of park bond projects on July 15. An update on Corps of Engineers property was also listed.

July 11 — Town Hall event. A quorum notice was issued for a Town Hall event at the Princeton Municipal Center, 2000 E Princeton Dr. The notice stated no formal action would be taken and no deliberation regarding public business was anticipated.

July 13 City Council Meeting

The Princeton City Council meets today, July 13, with several action items on the agenda:

• **C1** — Direction for legal notices in newspapers of general circulation.
• **C2** — Discussion of City Council decorum and meeting conduct.
• **C3** — Adoption of an updated Development Services and Fire Department fee schedule.
• **H2 (consent agenda)** — Approval of a Non-Standard Wastewater Service Agreement with S2 Land Development, LLC.
• **R01 (executive session)** — Authorization of an ambulance services agreement with Allegiance Mobile Health.

The consent agenda also includes resolutions amending participation in state grant programs. In executive session, the council will consider the ambulance contract and a non-resident library card fee. A separate quorum notice indicates members of the Parks & Recreation Board may attend this council meeting; no board action is expected.

July 15 — Community Development Corporation

The Princeton Community Development Corporation meets July 15 to discuss the FY 2026-2027 draft budget and consider several funding items:

• Possible application for a CDC Facade Improvement Grant for the future Princeton Fire Department Administration Building.
• Status update and possible action on RFQ #26-100019 for City Attorney/Legal Services for PEDC/PCDC.
• Discussion of CDC funding for a partnership with the Princeton Library.
• Possible sponsorship of Chess Club events at the Community Center.

Most items require board deliberation before any votes or contracts are finalized, according to the agenda.

Also on July 15, a quorum notice was issued for city officials who may attend a Kroger Marketplace groundbreaking at 1490 Princeton Oaks Drive. No formal action or public business is expected at that event.

Coming Up

• **July 14** — Parks & Recreation Board tour of Park Bond Projects at J.J. Book Wilson Memorial Park, 650 S. Beauchamp Blvd., and J.M. Caldwell Sr. Community Park, 500 W. College Avenue. No formal action expected.
• **July 15** — Community Development Corporation regular meeting (budget and funding items listed above).
• **July 24–25** — Budget Workshop at the Princeton Municipal Center, 2000 E Princeton Dr. A quorum notice covers City Council, CDC, EDC, Planning & Zoning Commission, Library Advisory Board, Parks & Recreation Board, and Zoning Board of Adjustment. No formal actions are expected.
• **August 10** — City Council public hearing on the Live Princeton Comprehensive Plan, as noted in the July 6 P&Z agenda.

Princeton City Council set to canvass runoff results, weigh zoning and library renovation; swearing-in scheduled for new member

Princeton's City Council called a special meeting for June 23, 2026, after cancelling its regular June 22 session, to canvass runoff election results for Council Seat 4 and take up several land-use and infrastructure items. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so only the posted agenda is available; outcomes cannot be confirmed.

Council Seat 4 runoff and swearing-in

The June 23 special meeting agenda included canvassing the results of the June 13 runoff election to fill a vacant council seat. On June 29, the city scheduled a ceremonial swearing-in for Council Member-elect Jaisen Rutledge (Place 4). The swearing-in notice stated that no city business would be discussed and no official actions would be taken.

Zoning and development items on June 23 agenda

The special meeting agenda listed several land-use matters:

• **Final plat for Serenity Phase I** — 59.665 acres east of FM 75.
• **Replat of Harvard Flats Addition** — 15 acres at 596 N Beauchamp Boulevard.
• **Text amendment to the zoning ordinance** regarding Data Center regulations.

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not known whether the council voted on these items or deferred them.

Library renovation RFP

The agenda also included an item to begin the RFP (request for proposals) process for the Lois Nelson Public Library renovation and expansion. No dollar figures or timelines were listed on the agenda.

Quorum notices: community events, no action

The city posted several quorum notices under the Texas Open Meetings Act, indicating that board or council members might attend public events in numbers that could constitute a quorum. No formal action was anticipated at any of them:

• June 23: Library Advisory Board members may attend the City Council special meeting.
• June 25: City officials may attend a Community Waste Disposal event.
• June 27: Board members may attend the Freedom & Fireworks event at J.M. Caldwell Sr. Community Park.

Coming up

• **July 6 — Planning & Zoning Commission:** Discussion of the draft Live Princeton Comprehensive Plan and next steps. The agenda notes upcoming public hearings before P&Z on July 13 and before City Council on August 10. The commission will also consider approving June 1 meeting minutes and receive a Princeton Town Center update. No public hearings are scheduled for July 6.
• **July 7 — Parks and Recreation Board:** Review of the Parks and Trails Master Plan presented by Olsson, FY 26/27 special events planning, a Lowry Crossing Texas Park and Wildlife Department grant update, and a proposed site tour for park bond projects on July 15.

All recent meeting items listed above are drawn from posted agendas; minutes have not yet been published. Residents can verify outcomes by checking the official city postings once minutes become available.

Rutledge sworn in; council canvasses runoff as planners eye comprehensive plan

A new face filled a vacancy on the Princeton City Council last week as officials prepared for a pivotal discussion on the city’s long-term growth.

Jaisen Rutledge took the oath of office for Place 4 during a ceremonial swearing-in June 29. The event followed a special council meeting where members canvassed the June 13 runoff election results that made Rutledge’s appointment official.

Special meeting tackles election, zoning and library

The council gathered June 23 after its regular June 22 meeting was canceled and rescheduled. Agendas show members were set to canvass the runoff results for Council Seat 4, the seat now held by Rutledge.

Development items also filled the docket. The council considered a final plat for Serenity Phase I, affecting 59.665 acres east of FM 75, and a replat of the 15-acre Harvard Flats Addition at 596 N Beauchamp Boulevard. A text amendment to the zoning ordinance addressing data center regulations was on the table, along with the start of a request-for-proposals process for renovation and expansion of the Lois Nelson Public Library.

No minutes were immediately available, so vote tallies and final outcomes on the land-use and library items remain unknown.

Ceremonial swearing-in, no business

Rutledge’s June 29 ceremony was strictly ceremonial. A city notice emphasized that no formal city business would be discussed and no official actions would be taken. The event was posted to meet Texas Open Meetings Act requirements.

Looking ahead

The Planning and Zoning Commission meets July 6 to hammer out the draft “Live Princeton” Comprehensive Plan. Commissioners will discuss the document and decide next steps. Public hearings are already scheduled: P&Z on July 13 and City Council on August 10. The commission will also receive an update on the Princeton Town Center project.

On July 7, the Parks and Recreation Board convenes. Consultants from Olsson will present the Parks and Trails Master Plan. Board members will review the July Parks and Recreation Month calendar, hear an update on a Lowry Crossing Texas Park and Wildlife Department grant, and discuss a proposed site tour July 15 for park bond projects. Planning for fiscal year 2026-27 special events is also on the agenda.

Residents can attend both upcoming meetings at the usual municipal locations. Agendas are posted online at the city’s website.