Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee Minutes - 12/11/2018V i I I k! at
December 11, 2018
MEMBERS PRESENT:
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Penny Miller, Secretary/interim Chair 0 Members
Steve Garner
Eve Montgomery
Eric Stevens, Ex-Officlo
Ford Swanson
Steve Young
Tom Lang, Ex-Officio
Jim Dockery, City Manager's Office a staff
Kinley Hegglund, City Attorney
Davis Powell, Engineering
Terry Points, Parks and Recreation
Vikesh Desai, Engineering
Claire Kowalick, Times Record News M Guests
ABSENT: Kathie Forehand-Chaddick, Kendrick Jones, John Pezzano, Pete Gill
1. Call to Order and Introductions
Penny Miller called the meeting to order,. Members, staff and guests introduced
themselves.
11. Approval of Minutes
It was moved and seconded that the meeting minutes of the November meeting be
approved with corrections. Motion passed.
Ill. Status of Projects
Davis Powell reported the kick-off meeting with Kimley-Horn was November 29. They
are doing the survey and borings, for the boardwalk. They will be able to meet the July
letting for the boardwalk. They will present three concepts for the veterans' plaza to the
committee and fenders at the January 8 committee meeting. They will want feedback
on what we like/don't like in order to finalize a high, medium, and low budget proposal.
Tom Lang suggested inviting Kimberly Florsheim, DAR, as well.
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Davis Powell reported meeting with a sea plane pilot who is looking at doing water
landing qualification instruction on Lake Wichita. Some of the options for the boat ramp
would interfere with this. Davis Powell will pass this on to Kimley-Horn. He doesn't
anticipate an issue. The committee is interested in scheduling this pilot for the February
meeting to hear more about his proposal. There have been a lot of kayaks on the
lake —perhaps Kimley-Horn could add a launch to the boat ramp concept.
The electricity and water have been installed for the fish cleaning station. We are
waiting for the meter to be installed and delivery of the station --tariffs have caused a
delay in parts to the manufacturer.
IV. Discussion of Fundraising
There is no update on brick sales or fundraising. Having the concept designs from
Kimley-Horn will be very helpful. Tom Lang suggested adding information to the receipt
for the bricks concerning when they will receive their brick. He will reach out to those
who purchased a brick with an update.
TXDOT has given notice of another round of trail grants. The application cycle opens in
February. The city will apply for the section of trail between Barnett Rd and Larry's
Marina. We will ask about the degree of flexibility they will allow to take the trail over the
water. They have not been receptive to this in the past. Jim Dockery stated their will
potentially be questions from City Council concerning the relative expense of
maintenance of a trail on the ground versus a trail over the water. The trail section from
Larry's Marina to Lake Wichita Park is funded. Tom Lang asked what is done to reduce
the negative reaction of homeowners along the lake front to the trail. Davis Powell
responded that meetings with the homeowners is part of the early stages of the design
process. This has been a part of the process for every section of the trail.
V. Discussion of Committee Matters
We are still in need of a committee member to step up to either the secretary or chair
position. Steve Garner will contact Larry Scott concerning his interest in continuing on
the committee.
Jim Dockery stated a council member appointment to the committee is pending.
Kendrick Jones volunteered to serve on the Historical subcommittee. Efforts to recruit
subcommittee members will commence in earnest after the first of the year.
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
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Penny Miller, Interim Chair Date
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