Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee Minutes - 05/10/2022 MINUTES
LAKE WICHITA REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
May 10, 2022
PRESENT:
■Members
David Coleman, Chair
Tim Brewer, City Council Rep
Steve Gamer, Vice Chair(by phone)
Ford Swanson
Matt Marrs
Sharon Roach
Rick Hemandez
Mike Battaglino
Austin Cobb
Blake Jurecek; Asst City Manager ■staff
Russell Schreiber, Public Works Director
Blane Boswell, City Engineer
Terry Points, Parks Administrator
Robert Mauk, TP&W ■Guests
Kathie Forehand-Chaddick
Kimberly Florsheim, DAR
Shirley King, DAR
Paul Carter, VFW
Andrea Aguilar, Ch 3
ABSENT: John Strenski, Alison Sanders, Kendrick Jones, Alicia Castillo
1. Call to Order: David called the meeting to order at 10:01 am and declared a quorum.
He introduced our guests: Kimberly Florsheim and Shirley King from the Daughters of
the American Revolution; Paul Carter from Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Kathie
Forehand-Chaddick a former committee member.
2. Approval of Minutes: April meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
3. Project Updates:
3.a. Veteran's Plaza Project: David provided a printout of the Woody Williams Foundation
proof of the etching artwork we requested on the back of the GSF Monument. The three
Flags on various panels will be in color. The group voted unanimously to accept the
Option A proof, and David will pass this info back to the WWF.
David told the group that events over the past few weeks have brought up the question of
whether the Veterans Memorial Plaza (VMP) should be constructed at Lake Wichita Park,
rather than at the Boat Ramp site. Steve Gamer(over the phone)explained that he has
spoken to Brenda Patterson and Bob Howard, both of whom gave their approval for this
site change.
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The advantages are a more visible site with more foot traffic, a more accessible location,
a nearby restroom, and most of all, the VMP would then be located adjacent to the
Vietnam Veterans Statue that is already in place at Lake Wichita Park. The DAR and
VFW reps stated their preference for the Lake Wichita site. The Committee members
agreed that the Lake Wichita site is preferable, and the VMP should be constructed there
if the cost is not prohibitive. Schedule impacts were also discussed, and it was noted that
the site change would jeopardize the Nov 11th dedication ceremony.
Much discussion ensued regarding how this site change could be accomplished, since
the construction contract to build the VMP at the Boat Ramp site has already been
awarded (but not executed by the City). The main questions are the cost of a redesign,
and whether the construction contract would have to be terminated. David advocated for
making the site change by Change Order to the existing construction contract, but Legal
would have to be consulted. The group agreed that City Staff will set up a meeting with
the Contractor, Marrs Patriot, to find out if they will hold their prices through this potential
change. If that meeting is favorable, then we will proceed to check how to get the design
changes completed. Blane stated that the design firm's rough estimate to create revised
plans for bidding was $65,000 and would take 20 weeks.
Blake stated that Blane will be the Committee's POC for the project, and Committee
members agreed they will not contact the Contractor.
On May 11, 2022 a meeting was held with City Reps and the Construction Contractor,
MPC. The MPC reps stated they will hold their pricing until a design change can be
completed, and that any cost increases would be minor, most likely if there are quantity
increases to get utilities at the Lake Wichita Park site. David shared this information with
the LWRC Members via email, and they voted to proceed with the change in site, with a
not to exceed $65,000 for the increased Design Cost. Votes were eight(8)YES and
Zero No, which is a clear majority and the site change was approved.
On May 20, 2022 a vote was taken by email to use the PayPal account to place the Brick
order, with 743 bricks, for$24,690.50. This was approved with eight (8)votes YES and
Zero No.
3.b. Lake Deepening: No discussion.
3.c. Kayak Launch Grant: Terry stated the Launch is ordered, and it should arrive in 6-8
weeks, and will be installed by Parks crews. The site is cleared and ready for
installation, and the Parks Dept paid the balance of the cost not covered by the grant
from TX Parks and Wildlife.
4. Discussion of Brick Sales and Fundraising Initiatives: David stated that the Polar
Engraving website brick ordering system was shut down on 2 May. Now he must edit the
orders to eliminate duplicate and incomplete orders, and make changes requested by
individuals. We should end up with just over 600 bricks.
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5. Other Business Matters: Kathie stated she has written another Grant proposal
through Friend of Reservoirs to obtain the second kayak launch. Results should be
announced in the July timeframe. Also, Ford and David will contact folks at Lakeside
City to let them know that TPWD Recreation grants are now being accepted, to see if
they want to submit a request for the Boat Ramp at Lakeside City.
5.a. Website Changes: On hold.
6. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 11:08 am.
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Coleman, Chair Date
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