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Wimberley council approves holiday events, mural grant, master fee schedule and wayfinding signs; votes at a glance
Summary
At its Nov. 6 meeting the Wimberley City Council approved a $6,000 HOT mural grant, holiday and New Year’s events with road closures, Ordinance 2025‑21 amending the master fee schedule, and three metal wayfinding signs. Consent minutes were also approved.
Wimberley — The City Council on Nov. 6 moved through several routine and event items, approving funding and actions intended to support downtown tourism and city operations.
Key votes at a glance
- Consent agenda: Council approved the Oct. 16, 2025 meeting minutes and other routine items (unanimous).
- Senior Citizens Craft Coop HOT grant (Agenda 7.1): Staff presented a reimbursable HOT grant request of up to $6,000 to support a commemorative mural on the Senior Citizens Craft Coop building. The craft center selected artist Teresa Vincent following an open call; staff listed the project budget at approximately $4,500 for the artist and $1,000 for supplies, with a proposed completion date of Jan. 30, 2026. Council approved the grant as presented (unanimous).
- Hometown Holidays / New Year’s Eve events (Agenda 7.3): Staff described plans for a holiday pedestrian zone on the Square, a parade route, tree lighting and a family‑friendly New Year’s Eve ball drop event at 7:00 p.m. (ball to be raised by Escobedo Cranes). Council approved road closures and the event plans to create pedestrian zones for safety (unanimous).
- Ordinance 2025‑21 (Agenda 7.4): Council approved an ordinance amending the city’s master fee schedule, which included housekeeping additions and park/facility fees; motion carried by voice vote.
- Wayfinding signage (Agenda 7.6): Staff presented options for metal vs. limestone monument signs. Metal signs cost roughly $4,600 each installed; limestone monuments run $15,000–$20,000 each. Council directed staff to install three metal signs (Gateway, Midtown, Market Days) consistent with existing wayfinding and within the tourism wayfinding budget (about $20,000); motion carried (voice vote recorded 4‑0).
Other items: staff noted city office closures for Veterans Day and Thanksgiving and reminded the council of upcoming meetings and community events. The council adjourned following announcements.
Details and follow up: The mural project will follow the city’s mural process and include design edits requested by council and the craft center board; staff will implement the approved events plan and coordinate with Hays County for parade safety. The fee schedule and sign placements will be implemented by staff per rights‑of‑way review and budget availability.
