Round Rock Edition | July 2023

NUMBER TO KNOW The number of people estimated to have moved to Round Rock by the city’s Planning and Development Services Department from January to June 1,182 HIGHLIGHTS ROUND ROCK The Round Rock Public Library’s reading tub, also known as the red tub, was returned to the library in June after it was painted orange to realign with new branding from the city. It is located on the second floor, near the stairwell and behind the elevator, library officials said. ROUND ROCK On June 22, city officials approved a $171,150 purchase for seven bus shelters to be installed throughout the city’s transportation system. In addition to offering shade and shelter from rain and sun, the structures will have benches. Round Rock City Council will meet July 13 and 27 at 6 p.m. 216 E. Main St., Round Rock 512-218-5401 www.roundrocktexas.gov MEETINGS WE COVER

Meadow Lake dock project to provide residents with new fishing opportunity

Round Rock officials raise rates at city pools

Not just for fishing Schematics for the fishing dock to be constructed on

BY BROOKE SJOBERG

ROUND ROCK Fishing enthusiasts will soon have a new spot to enjoy their hobby on Meadow Lake. City officials approved a construc- tion contract May 25 for the first dock to be built on the west side of one of the larger lakes in the city, said Round Rock Parks and Recre- ation Director Rick Atkins. The $299,910 project will be paid through the city’s parks improve- ment and acquisition fund, and the dock will be built by AgH2O Holdings. It will be a hinged dock, allowing it to be raised and lowered with changing water levels at Meadow Lake Park. The covered structure will have a fishing well in the middle with a platform area outside of the shaded canopy and a canoe launch platform. To support ongoing fishing activ- ity, city officials also approved an interlocal agreement with the Upper

ROUND ROCK Admission to some city of Round Rock aquatic facilities will soon see small increases. At a May 25 City Council meeting, officials approved a $2 jump in the daily admission fee, a $5 increase for individual season passes and a $10 increase for family season passes at Rock’N River Water Park along with a $1 increase in daily admission for Micki Krebsbach Pool. The increases went into effect immediately. Rick Atkins, the Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department director, said the rate increase will offset most increased expenses for the depart- ment’s seasonal aquatics team.

Meadow Lake, located in central Round Rock, include the following: • A covered area with dock seating • A well in the center of the dock for shaded fishing • An uncovered fishing area with Americans with Disabilities Act- compliant railing

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MEADOW LAKE PARK

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Brushy Creek Water Control and Improvement District for the pro- curement of a solar power option for its bubbler to oxygenate the water at Meadow Lake while the district makes some repairs to its dam.

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