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Wimberley council approves playground RFP, Oak Park stage and vendor cart; adopts routine business items
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Summary
At its Oct. 16 meeting the Wimberley City Council approved staff proposals to issue an RFP for a new playground (estimated up to $250,000), authorized construction of an Oak Park stage (bids roughly $11,000–$26,000), approved a mobile flower‑cart permit for a local grower, and adopted routine fiscal and administrative items including designating the Wimberley View as the official newspaper.
WIMBERLEY, Texas — The Wimberley City Council on Oct. 16 approved a set of staff recommendations and routine items, including a parks playground RFP, a stage at Oak Park, a mobile flower‑cart permit and several administrative items.
Parks: Interim parks director Erica Flockey asked the council to authorize a formal request for proposals to replace playground equipment at Martinese Community Park, citing aging equipment more than 15 years old and a desire for ADA‑compliant, nature‑inspired play elements. Staff estimated the project could cost up to $250,000 depending on surfacing and options; the council voted to proceed with the RFP.
Oak Park: Flockey also presented vendor quotes for a 10‑by‑20 open‑air ADA‑accessible stage. Bids ranged from about $11,000 to $26,000 with most near $15,000; the Parks and Recreation Board recommended using composite (Trex) material to match existing park features. Council approved construction and asked staff to coordinate price confirmation and vendor selection.
Vendor permit: April Billups, who said she runs a small cut‑flower farm near Wimberley, requested permission to operate a decorated mobile pull cart to sell locally grown flowers in the city center during evening hours. Council approved the permit; Billups said she would use the cart on weekends and would not compete with local florists during their open hours.
Administrative and fiscal items: Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 07‑2025 designating the Wimberley View as the city’s official newspaper for fiscal year 2026 (per Texas Local Government Code §52.004). Staff presented the quarterly investment report and reported generally healthy fund balances and good interest returns; council accepted the report. Council also voted to cancel the Jan. 1, 2026 meeting because city offices will be closed for the holiday.
SBA announcement: Earlier in the meeting Anna Nunez of the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of Economic Injury Disaster Loans for Hays County businesses and nonprofits impacted by July flooding; the application deadline for EIDL is April 6, 2026.
Votes at a glance: CUP25‑013 (202 River Road) — approved 3–2; mobile flower cart permit — approved (unanimous); playground RFP authorization — approved (unanimous); Oak Park stage — approved (unanimous); Resolution No. 07‑2025 (official newspaper) — approved (unanimous); quarterly investment report — accepted (unanimous); Jan. 1 meeting cancellation — approved (unanimous).
— Reporting based on the Oct. 16, 2025 council meeting record.
