The Princeton City Council met October 14 at City Hall for a meeting that included several approvals across development, governance, and infrastructure planning.
For readers who want the short version, see The Takeaway at the end.
Ceremonial Recognition
Council recognized several members of the Princeton Police Department for service and achievement.
• Sgt. Loya and Officer Cisneros received RISE Pillar Awards.
• Lt. Cabrera was recognized for 10 years of service with the Princeton Police Department.
Consent Agenda
Council approved the consent agenda with one exception.
Item H7 was pulled from consent and moved to the Special Agenda. The remaining consent items passed, including approval of prior meeting minutes and funding related to median improvements associated with Project Harvard.
Item H7 was later approved during the Special Agenda with a note regarding recouping incentives tied to median cutout costs.
Board and Commission Appointments
Council approved appointments and reappointments to two advisory bodies.
• Planning & Zoning Commission
• Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
These items were listed on the Special Agenda as L1 and L2.
Whitewing Trails Public Improvement District
Hilltop Securities presented background information and proposed assessment structures for Improvement Areas 3A and 3B within the Whitewing Trails development.
Council approved Resolution 2025-10-14-R03, formally calling a public hearing on the proposed assessments.
Land Use and Development
Council approved the final plat for Princeton Q920 (Princeton Pediatrics), covering approximately 0.960 acres.
The approval included authorization for a 120-day Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, along with staff notes regarding life safety requirements and drainage acceptance conditions.
Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD)
Council approved Resolution 2025-10-14-R02, nominating two candidates to the Collin Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.
The nominees are:
• Council Member Bryan T. Washington
• Princeton resident Joshua Davis
Multi Generational Recreation Facility
Council reviewed funding options related to the 2023 Parks Bond recreation facility project.
Two options were discussed:
• $50 million design scope
• $60 million design scope
The project sits within a broader $75 million parks bond program.
Council directed staff to proceed toward final design documents. Any savings identified during the design process will be redirected toward other projects included in the 2023 bond package.
Water and Wastewater Rates
Council discussed Winter Quarter Averaging (WQA) but did not adopt the policy.
Instead, members indicated that the city should complete the utility rate study and capital improvement planning process first.
Staff is expected to return with an update and timeline during the November 10 council meeting.
Executive Session
Council entered executive session to discuss Princeton Professional Park.
No formal action related to that discussion was listed in the city’s public meeting highlights.
The Takeaway
The October 14 meeting included several approvals affecting governance, development, and long term planning.
Council confirmed board appointments, called a hearing on the Whitewing Trails PID assessments, and approved the final plat for the Princeton Pediatrics development.
The city’s multi generational recreation facility project continues moving toward design completion.
The only major delay involved the utility discussion. Council chose to postpone a decision on Winter Quarter Averaging until the city completes its broader utility rate study and capital improvement planning process.
In practical terms, the meeting reflected broad administrative approvals and one strategic pause while the city gathers additional data before making a major utility policy decision.
