Bastrop to host town hall for Mayfest Park, Rodeo Arena improvements

Bastrop City Council discussed the need for improvements to Mayfest Park and the Rodeo Arena—such as a shade structure, increased parking and seating enhancements—during a meeting Aug. 12.

“To me, the concept behind this is to go beyond the Rodeo Arena, because rodeo season only happens at a certain time of the year,” Bastrop Mayor Ishmael Harris said. “There’s so much to offer outside of the rodeo that we can provide like concerts.”

The outlook

Following the town hall meeting and online survey, which will be available until Sept. 17, the city will:

• Present public input findings to Bastrop City Council on Sept. 23
• Take amendments to Planning and Zoning Commission for approval Oct. 3
• Hold a public hearing and have first reading at Bastrop City Council on Oct. 28
• Hold a second reading at Bastrop City Council on Nov. 11

“It’s important that we give you what it is you want,” Place 2 council member Cynthia Meyer said during the Aug. 12 meeting.