Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee Minutes - 05/11/2021 MINUTES
LAKE WICHITA REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
May 11, 2021
PRESENT:
■Members
David Coleman, Chair
Eve Montgomery, Secretary
Tim Brewer, City Council Rep
Matt Marrs
Steve Gamer
Kendrick Jones
Ford Swanson
Terry Points, Parks Administrator • Staff
Vikesh Desai, Engineering
Shirley King, DAR ■Guests
Diane Granbery, DAR
Robert Mauk, TP&W
ABSENT: Eric Stevens, Jeremy Garza, Sharon Roach, Crystal Byrd, Alicia Castillo
1. Call to Order and Introduce New Members: David called the meeting to order at
10:03 am and declared a quorum. He informed the group that Pete Gill has resigned,
and we are currently looking for a new member from Lakeside City. Also, Eric Stevens is
no longer the City Administrator in Lakeside City, and when his replacement is officially
named, we will request City Council appoint them to the LWRC.
2. Approval of Minutes: April meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
3. Election of Officers: Eve Montgomery was voted unanimously as Secretary.
4.a. Veteran's Plaza Project:
Vikesh stated that the design is complete, and plans are on his desk.
Steve Gamer stated that the group of Harry Patterson's friends are still raising funds
to help build the Veterans Plaza, and he will get with Darrell Coleman to find out how
much progress they have made. Steve will also contact the Art Broker who had
expressed interest in donating for the construction.
Regarding City Council action to formally name the Plaza after Harry Patterson, the
City will wait until construction funds are in hand to put this on the City Council agenda
for their consideration.
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4.b. Veterans Plaza Rendering
David stated that the Community Foundation has refused to cut a check for$475 to the
artist, because they are concerned about having adequate funds for purchase of the
bricks. Steve pointed out that this is unacceptable, since we already have funds set
aside in our PayPal account to purchase the bricks. David will work with the new City
Administrator of Lakeside City to resolve this situation.
4.c. Medal of Honor Statue Consideration: Tabled
4.d. Lake Deepening: David said the Army Corps of Engineers reps informed him of the
Continuing Authorities Program, or CAP, whereby they cost share 50/50 on dredging
projects. Steve will discuss this option with the ACOE reps.
5. Discussion of Brick Sales and Fundraising Initiatives:
Steve stated he knows of seven more recent brick purchases, and David said that
brings our total sales to around 615 bricks.
David stated that he will make another push to sell the smoker trailer.
6. Other Business Matters:
Marie Balthrop handed out the City's new Handbook for Boards and Committees to all
members present, for us to review and be informed.
7. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 10:30 am.
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