Bastrop, Tx–The Bastrop City Council could complete work on a proposed lease of the current Main Street city hall before three new council members are elected May 9. Lease terms proposed by the Bastrop County Historical Society will be the chief item for duscussion when the council meets at 6:45 p.m. on Monday, April 20 aat 904 Main St.
The agenda says the council could take action then also.
The local history group hopes to convert the present city hall into a new museum and visitor center after a new city hall is erected and occupied on Chestnut Street. Construction could begin later this year.
The proposal has been the subject of lively debate among council members and local residents in recent weeks.