Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee Minutes - 04/12/2022 MINUTES
LAKE WICHITA REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
April 12, 2022
PRESENT:
■ Members
David Coleman, Chair
Tim Brewer, City Council Rep
Alicia Castillo, Gold Star Family
Steve Garner Vice Chair
Ford Swanson
Matt Marrs
Sharon Roach
Rick Hernandez
Mike Battaglino
Austin Cobb
Blake Jurecek; Asst City Manager w Staff
Blane Boswell, City Engineer
Terry Points, Parks Administrator
Robert Mauk, TP&W R Guests
ABSENT: John Strenski, Alison Sanders, Kendrick Jones
1. Call to Order David called the meeting to order at 10:00 am and declared a quorum.
He introduced our two new members appointed by City Council -- Mike Battaglino (the
designated Park Board representative) and Austin Cobb. They were welcomed warmly
by the group, and they shared some of their backgrounds.
2. Approval of Minutes: March meeting minutes were approved unanimously
3. Project Updates:
3.a. Veteran's Plaza Project David shared the results of the bid opening -- low base bid
was $456,099.50 from Marrs Patriot Construction, with a bid of$227,000 for the Bid
Alternate (the rest room) which will not be awarded. A fund transfer was made from the
Community Foundation to the City, in the amount of $531,700 which is base bid plus ten
percent for change orders, plus $30,000 for the re-design by KHA. Remaining obligations
will cost approximately $75,000 (GSF Monument, Soldier statue, and memorial bricks)
and total funds available is $180,000 so we are comfortable with the project budget.
On April 5', City Council voted unanimously to award the construction contract to Marrs
Patriot Construction. The second item on that agenda, to consider formally naming the
Veterans Plaza, was tabled at the request of the Patterson family. Steve informed the
group that the family would like for Harry Patterson to simply be listed on the plaque of
donors. Terry suggested the plaques be made of black granite, since bronze might be
stolen. The Committee voted unanimously to have two granite plaques, one for donors
and another to display the Soldier's Prayer. David will email Blane to formally request
these contract changes be made. Steve will determine wording for the Donor plaque.
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David stated the Woody Williams Foundation has approved the etching artwork we
requested on the back of the GSF Monument, however, the Homeland panel artwork
(Alamo and TX Flag) is not yet complete and the artwork proof will be delayed.
The Committee discussed the possible relocation of both the Eternal Flame monument at
City Hall, and the WFISD Veterans display at Memorial Stadium to the new Lake Wichita
Veterans Memorial Plaza. A favorable consensus was reached on both, and David will
look into the details of both, before any final vote is taken. Steve will contact Ashley
Thomas at WFISD to get a discussion started with them
Blake stated that Blane will be the Committee's POC for the project. Blane stated that a
pre-construction meeting will be scheduled soon with Marrs Patriot, with Notice to
Proceed being issued for two weeks after that meeting date.
3.b. Lake Deepening: Briefed new members on the history and status.
3.c. Kayak Launch Grant: Robert Mauk stated the contract is now signed by both the City
and TP&W so Terry can proceed to purchase the equipment. Terry will get an updated
quote from the vendor, Accu-Dock, and get it on order ASAP. He will check to see
whether City Council approval is needed for the purchase. He expects 3-4 month
delivery time, and City Park crews will install the kayak launch. Excavation is complete
in the area of the launch, to make it as usable as possible when the lake is low.
4. Discussion of Brick Sales and Fundraising Initiatives: David stated that he and
Kathie Chaddick got all the paper brick orders entered into the Polar Engraving website
system. Now he must work out a glitch in the system regarding PayPal payments, to
eliminate duplicate and incomplete orders It's possible we can end up with around 800
bricks, and KHA is looking into how we would accommodate that number of bricks.
5. Other Business Matters: None.
5.a, Website Changes: On hold.
6. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 11.14 am.
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David Coleman, Chair Date
April 12, 2022