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Bastrop City Council - June 23, 2026
Published: Jun 23, 2026
City Council Approves Rezoning for Residential and Park Use
City Council approved two city-initiated zoning map amendments on their second reading. The first, Ordinance 2026-17, rezones a portion of properties located northeast of Fayette Street and Farm Street from Public Institutional (PI) to Single Family Residential Low Density (SF-1). The second, Ordinance 2026-18, rezones two city properties on Grady Tuck Lane and south of Old Austin Highway from Public Institutional (PI) to Parks and Open Space (POS). Both ordinances passed unanimously as part of the consent agenda.
City Approves Roadway Agreement for Blakey Lane Infrastructure Improvements
The City Council approved a roadway agreement between the City of Bastrop and BEBD, Frontage Road, LLC, for infrastructure improvements related to Blakey Lane. The agreement, not to exceed $690,000, will facilitate the remainder of development on a commercial site. This roadway agreement is considered the appropriate legal instrument for this specific situation, distinguishing it from a previous 380 agreement used for a different project. The council moved to approve the resolution, and it passed unanimously.
Four-Way Stop Signs Approved for Carter Street Intersections to Enhance Safety
The City Council approved the installation of two stop signs on Carter Street at the intersection of Linden Street, creating a four-way stop. This decision was based on a traffic study conducted in March 2026, which indicated low to moderate traffic volumes but noted that a significant portion of motorists exceeded the 30 mph speed limit, with some reaching over 50 mph. The study also highlighted concerns from residents regarding safety for those exiting the Piney Creek Bend subdivision. The installation aims to enhance safety and reduce vehicle speeds. A similar request for two stop signs at Carter Street and Juniper Street was also approved.
City Council Approves Updates to Rules of Procedure, Including Citizen Comment Guidelines
City Council discussed and approved amendments to the city's rules of procedure. The amendments, brought forth by the City Secretary, aimed to correct grammatical errors, update legislative references, clarify duties, and revise forms. A key point of discussion involved the verbiage related to citizen comments and the mayor's authority to manage disruptive remarks, ensuring it aligns with legal standards for public forums while maintaining order. The council also confirmed the retention of existing language regarding the mayor's right to bar speakers for irrelevance, impertinence, or slander, and added a clause prohibiting profanity, threats, or disruptive conduct. The approved resolution updates the council's rules of procedure.
City Council Approves Parking Ordinance Amendment Amidst Development Discussion
City Council considered and approved an ordinance to amend the code of ordinances regarding no parking on certain streets. This was part of the consent agenda, and the item was pulled for discussion. The discussion involved the property owner seeking development approval, and the council was informed that while development cannot be stopped, the city can monitor off-site parking. A proposal was discussed to reduce the number of food trailers and allow for some parking, with the possibility of the property owner seeking a variance related to proximity to Gills Branch and floodplain regulations. The ordinance passed unanimously.
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