Round Rock City Council Meeting - July 11, 2025

The Round Rock City Council met on July 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The meeting included an invocation, pledges, roll call, citizen communications, approval of minutes, and consideration of multiple resolutions and ordinances. All items were approved unanimously, including a major planned unit development amendment to allow a multifamily development with reduced density near downtown.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Diana McCamey (citizen) expressed concerns about the city's website compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA), stating that the agenda for the meeting was not easily found, and that a posted sign on Logan Street/Mays lacked required details and was placed in an inaccessible location. She requested better public access to meeting information.
• Michael Withrow (901 S. Mays Unit 3) spoke against the PUD amendment (G1), citing flood zone risks, traffic safety for children crossing Cushing Street, and potential congestion on Park View due to I-35 accidents. He urged installation of a safety crosswalk.
• Vince Petrolovich (1009 Hayden Way) opposed the PUD amendment, raising concerns about traffic at the three-way stop near Voigt Elementary School and daycare, and the lack of a traffic assessment for the area.
• Brian McCainy (1002 Hayden Way) expressed environmental concerns about building on the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone, noting four city wells on site that have not been studied since the 1970s/80s, and potential floodplain impacts.
• Jeffrey Fromness (602 Ridgecrest) clarified that the proposed PUD amendment reduces density from 410 units to 350, whereas the original approval remains in place if the amendment is not adopted.
• A pastor from the church at 2760 Gattis School Road spoke briefly during the public hearing on G2, supporting the rezoning.

Discussion Items

• F1: CDBG 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan – Staff presented the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget of $672,184 (a slight increase). Up to 15% for social services, 20% for administration, 65% for projects. Recommended $100,827 for social services: $30,000 to Round Rock Area Serving Center (food pantry), $30,000 (housing assistance), $20,000 to CASA, $20,827 to Meals on Wheels (an increase of $4,000). The city adds $250,000 from general fund to support nonprofits, totaling $350,827. Projects: $300,000 for 2,900 linear feet of sidewalk in Green Slopes neighborhood (gap project), remaining funds for home repair program. Staff described outreach efforts and compliance with HUD.
• F2: Old Settlers Park Concrete Repair 2025 – Contract with Dig Doug Construction LLC for $217,335 to repair lifted concrete at soccer fields, baseball complex, trails, and softball fields, bringing areas into ADA compliance using geo-grid and thicker concrete.
• F3: Rock Hollow Improvements 2025 – Contract with Myers Contra Creek Construction for $268,304. Repairs include trail lifting due to beaver activity and relocation of a playscape to a more visible location.
• F4: Purchase of Gymnasium and Outdoor Sport Field Equipment – Cooperative purchase agreement with BSN Sports LLC for $180,000 through March 2028, covering nets, bases, pitching mounds, etc.
• F5: Fuel Cards and Processing Services – Contract renewal with WEX Bank for $480,000, through SourceWell Cooperative, with 60-month renewal option. City has used WEX since 2012.
• F6: Chandler Creek Wastewater Upsize (Old Settlers Build Out) – Guaranteed maximum price amendment of $1,548,721 to SpawGlass Contractors for upsizing a 12-inch wastewater line to 15 inches, serving future customers and park expansion. Construction to begin later in July 2025.
• F7: Clay Madsen Rec Center Expansion and Renovation – Professional consulting agreement with Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects for $215,732. This first step includes a master plan for the park (including recently acquired land) and a full facility assessment of the existing center (building envelope, civil, aquatics, MEP systems, sewer lines). Councilmember Ortega asked about closures during renovation; staff stated intent to keep facility open as much as possible, though temporary closures may be necessary. Councilmember Montgomery noted the building is about 25 years old and has never had a full assessment.
• F8: Chandler Road/Ned Schmidt Boulevard Traffic Signal – Engineering contract with HDR Engineering Inc. for $247,000. A new traffic signal is warranted due to traffic volumes and incidents. The intersection will add right-turn lanes (600-foot taper on Chandler, 200-foot on Ned Schmidt). Speed limit on Chandler is approximately 60 mph. The nearest signal to the east is about half a mile at 1660.
• G3: Temporary Construction Speed Zone on South May Street – Ordinance to reduce speed limit from 35 mph to 25 mph on South May Street from Nash Street to Bagdad Avenue during bridge rehabilitation (6-9 months). Lane widths reduced from 12 to 10 feet, one lane each direction. Speed limit will revert automatically after construction.
• F9: Out-of-City Water and Wastewater Service Agreement – Agreement with Sunrise LBG, LLC for property at 10 Applegate Circle, an ETJ donut hole. Developer will pay connection fees (~$39,000) and inspection fees. The site will connect to city water and wastewater mains, extending the network to benefit future users. Proposed development: two light industrial buildings totaling ~48,000 sq ft. Agreement includes a 30-year term and annexation clause if property becomes contiguous.
• G2: Rezone at 2760 Gattis School Road – Rezoning 2.001 acres from OF-1 (General Office) to PF-1 (Public Facilities, Low Intensity) to allow continued use as a church (place of worship). Staff explained that federal RLUIPA requires equal treatment for assembly uses; office zoning does not permit them. No comprehensive plan change needed. The church was already operating under the previous zoning.
• G1: Amendment to Planned Unit Development (PUD) No. 139 – Amendment to allow multifamily residential development (high-density apartments, townhomes, duplexes) with surface parking instead of structured parking. The 11.25-acre site is near downtown. Original 2022 PUD allowed up to 410 apartment units + 19 townhomes at 6 stories. The amendment reduces to 350 apartment units + 6 townhome/duplex units, maximum 5 stories. Parking changed from 90% structured to 100% surface, with landscaping requirement of one island with large tree per 12 spaces (instead of code's 10). Developer David Weinstein stated construction likely in 1-1.5 years if approved. Staff noted the site has steep topography, floodplain constraints, and access via Nash Street (to be improved by developer) and a new alignment at Logan and Cushing (creating a four-way stop). Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval unanimously with condition that parking lot landscaping follow standard code (islands every 10 spaces); staff later agreed to applicant's proposal of every 12 spaces. Council discussed traffic concerns, floodplain analysis, detention, Edwards Aquifer protection, and existing wells. Councilmember Montgomery emphasized the benefit of reduced density and height.

Key Outcomes

• Approval of Minutes: Unanimously approved (7-0).
• F1 (CDBG Action Plan): Adopted by resolution, unanimous (7-0).
• F2 (Old Settlers Concrete): Adopted, unanimous (7-0).
• F3 (Rock Hollow): Adopted, unanimous (7-0).
• F4 (BSN Sports Equipment): Adopted, unanimous (7-0).
• F5 (Fuel Cards): Adopted, unanimous (7-0).
• F6 (Chandler Creek Wastewater Upsize): Adopted, unanimous (7-0).
• F7 (Clay Madsen Rec Center): Adopted, unanimous (7-0).
• F8 (Traffic Signal Engineering): Adopted, unanimous (7-0).
• G3 (Temporary Speed Zone): Ordinance adopted on first reading, unanimous (7-0). (Second reading not required as per ordinance procedure? The transcript shows only one reading and vote, but it says