Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Round Rock public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
15 issues with medium priority
October 8 Agenda Preview and Staff Briefings
The City Council will preview upcoming agenda items for their October 8 meeting and discuss reports with city staff.
Old Settlers Buildout Project Change Order
The council will vote on a contract change order with Spawglass Constructors for ongoing work at the Lakeview portion of Old Settlers Park. This affects park amenities and municipal capital improvement spending.
Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Update
The council will hear a quarterly report from the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce, highlighting local economic development and business initiatives.
Section 106 Federal Rule Changes
Proposed federal changes could weaken the review process for historic sites, making it easier for projects to bypass preservation oversight.
Home Repair Grant Funding
The city is looking to use leftover COVID-19 relief money to help residents with essential home repairs like plumbing and HVAC. This will help clear a waiting list of 5-12 families.
Downtown Food Vendor Permits
A local vendor requested a path to legally operate a hot dog stand in downtown Round Rock after hours.
Board and Commission Appointments
Round Rock is currently taking applications for open spots on its local advisory boards and commissions. It's your chance to actually get involved and help shape local decisions instead of just complaining about them.
Mayoral Election
Round Rock Mayor Craig Morgan is returning for his fourth term, which means the city will keep the same leadership as it deals with major growth and new projects. If you live here, you can expect steady, unchanged management while the town continues to boom.
Election Candidacy
Round Rock's mayoral race got a bit chaotic when a candidate was knocked off the ballot for being ineligible, but you'll still see their name printed on it anyway. It's creating some voter confusion, but election officials are dealing with the fallout.
Water Treatment and Transmission Agreement Renewal with Georgetown
Round Rock is considering renewing an agreement to treat up to 3 million gallons of water daily for Georgetown at the Westinghouse plant. This brings in a 10% rate of return for Round Rock while helping a neighboring city manage its water capacity.
Town Center Development
Round Rock is drawing up plans for a brand-new town center that's going to totally upgrade where we shop, eat, and hang out. This project is all about creating a vibrant new heart for the community.
QT South Annexation and Zoning
A developer is seeking to annex and zone land near Chandler Road for a new fuel station. This is part of a utility service agreement swap that helps the city gain control over the property.
Public Art Purchase
Round Rock just dropped $360,000 on a fancy new Chihuly glass sculpture for downtown. It's a big splash of high-end art designed to make the city center pop.
Public Art Commission
Round Rock is thinking about bringing in world-famous glass artist Dale Chihuly to create a major public art piece for the downtown gallery. It's a bold move to give the city center a serious visual upgrade.
Downtown Planning
Round Rock is drawing up a new game plan for downtown, which means big changes for how the city center looks, grows, and does business. If you hang out or shop downtown, you'll want to see how these upcoming updates shape your favorite spots.