Bastrop City Council - August 11, 2026

The Bastrop City Council meeting held on August 11, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved a $550,000 bond allocation for the creation of a golf course on Walnut Street. They also amended the historic landmark commission appointment process to require members to be city residents. The city manager provided updates on various projects, including plans to finalize and put out to bid the German casino and African-American museum projects, as well as establishing a historic preservation fund. Additionally, the council discussed a new ordinance regarding distributed generation and solar interconnection, including fines for non-compliance and updates to billing systems for net metering, with the policy set to take effect in October 2026. The council also approved a three-way stop intersection in a residential area to improve pedestrian safety. Public comments included concerns about the use of Flock cameras and data privacy. The meeting concluded with an executive session and adjournment.