Board debates options for former Blue Hole spray field; Lake Flato survey solicits public input for Blue Hole Nature Center

Staff reported that the wastewater‑spray‑field contract has expired and the parcel may now be available for park use. Board members raised a range of options — from leaving the area to recover as native vegetation to repurposing it for an amphitheater or a dog park — and urged staff to consult the master plan and community demand before making a recommendation. Several board members flagged potential infrastructure issues such as buried piping and an existing perimeter fence; staff said they would check with TCEQ to confirm any regulatory or testing requirements before the board pursues site changes.

On the Blue Hole Nature Center, staff said the city is under contract with Lake Flato and the consultant’s public survey is live on the city homepage and available on paper at park check‑in. The board discussed outreach options (social media, radio, stakeholder email lists) and noted the survey’s limited window (staff said it is scheduled to close around the 20th). Board members volunteered to amplify the survey through their networks and suggested coordinating with Keep Wimberley Beautiful and other stakeholder groups to maximize responses.

No action was taken on spray‑field reuse; the board asked staff to review the master plan, confirm TCEQ requirements and acreage, and return with options and community‑engagement plans. For the Nature Center, staff will continue outreach and report back once survey results are compiled.