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MINUTES
LAKE WICHITA REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
March 8, 2022
PRESENT:
•Members
David Coleman, Chair
Tim Brewer, City Council Rep
Alicia Castillo, Gold Star Family
Matt Marrs
Sharon Roach
Alison Sanders
Rick Hernandez
Steve Garner
Blake Jurecek; Asst City Manager ■Staff
Robert Mauk, TP&W •Guests
Kathie Forehand-Chaddick
ABSENT: Eve Montgomery, John Strenski, Kendrick Jones, Ford Swanson
1. Call to Order: David called the meeting to order at 10:04 am and declared a quorum.
He informed the group that Crystal Byrd did not reply to him, so she is terminated from
the Committee. Also, Eve Montgomery submitted her resignation since she is moving to
Washington State. Replacement candidates will be on the March 15 City Council
agenda, for them to consider appointing two new Members, one of which will be the
designated Park Board representative.
2. Approval of Minutes: February meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
3. Project Updates:
3.a. Veteran's Plaza Project: David summarized the project funding status. The revised
construction cost estimate is $525,000 which makes the total estimate to complete the
project$618,750. Our total funds available is $708,000 so we are comfortable the project
can move forward, even in this climate of inflation.
A Pre-Bid meeting was held last week, it was well attended, and David passed out the
attendance roster. Bids will be opened on March 15, and David will attend, and initiate
the documents for the Community Foundation to cut a check for the low bid plus 10%,
plus $30,000 for the re-design. The April 5 City Council agenda will include two items:
One for City Council to consider awarding the construction contract, and the second for
them to consider formally naming the Veterans Plaza after Harry Patterson.
Regarding the design of the Plaza, Steve Garner will determine the wording on the brass
plaque to recognize donors. Up to three more brass plaques can be placed along the
walkway, and David asked the group to consider what (if anything)will be on the other
three plaques. David explained that we need to decide what artwork to include on the
back side of the four Gold Star Family monument panels, and after much discussion this
was decided unanimously:
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• Panel one: Alamo and Texas Flag (like sample#3)
• Panel two: Four silhouettes (like sample#6)
• Panel three: Iwo Jima Flag raising (standard design)
• Panel four: Folded Flag, POW/MIA, Cemetery(from samples 3&4)
David informed the group that Congressman Ronny Jackson has accepted our invitation
to be our guest speaker on November 11, to dedicate the Memorial and honor Veteran's
Day. Also, David stated that the members of American Legion Post 169 have asked if we
would be interested in moving the Eternal Flame monument from City Hall to the
Veteran's Plaza. The Committee had a generally positive response, but there are many
questions that must be answered, and the issue was tabled for possible future
consideration.
3.b. Lake Deepening: Rick asked whether a phased project could be considered, and
David replied that if an ACOE Section 1135 project was pursued, it would have to be
phased since the maximum project value is $12 million.
3.c. Kayak Launch Grant: Robert Mauk stated the contract is complete and is under
review at Texas Parks&Wildlife, and should be signed soon by both the City and
TP&W.
4. Discussion of Brick Sales and Fundraising Initiatives: David stated that we must
get all the paper brick orders entered into the Polar Engraving website system, and he
will set up a work session to get that done.
5. Other Business Matters: Kathie asked if we have considered dedicating a highway to
Gold Star Families. She will do some research into this, and David will contact Davis
Powell to find out how this is done.
5.a. Website Changes: On hold.
6. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 10:58 am.
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