Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee Minutes - 06/14/2022 MINUTES
LAKE WICHITA REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
June 14, 2022
PRESENT:
•Members
David Coleman, Chair
Matt Marrs
Sharon Roach
Mike Battaglino
Austin Cobb
Blane Boswell, City Engineer ■staff
Robert Mauk, TP&W ■Guests
Bob French, DAV
ABSENT: Tim Brewer, Steve Gamer, Ford Swanson, John Strenski, Alison Sanders,
Kendrick Jones, Alicia Castillo, Rick Hernandez
1. Call to Order: David called the meeting to order at 10:07 am and declared a quorum.
He introduced our guest, Mr Bob French of the Disabled American Veterans local chapter
2. Approval of Minutes: May meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
3. Project Updates:
3.a. Veteran's Plaza Project: David informed the group that he made a presentation to WF
City Council on June 7th regarding the question of whether the Veterans Memorial Plaza
(VMP) should be constructed at Lake Wichita Park, rather than at the Boat Ramp site.
During that presentation, Steve Gamer explained to City Council that he has spoken to
Brenda Patterson and Bob Howard, both of whom gave their approval for this site
change. It was not a Council action item, so no vote was taken, but Council clearly
supported moving the VMP to Lake Wichita Park.
At the next City Council meeting on June 21st, Council will consider approving the change
order to the KHA design contract for$63,000 to amend construction plans for the site
change. David stated that he is working to transfer the funds in PayPal (approx. $35,000)
to the City to help cover the cost of the re-design work, with the remainder of the funding
taken from the approx. $50,000 the City is holding for potential change orders.
David informed the group that the Saluting Soldier statue is now complete, and funds
($14,500) have been requested from the WFACF to pay the remainder of the statue's
cost ($12,500) plus shipping ($2,000). David is working with Terry Points to find a place
to store the statue until it's ready to be installed at the Plaza. Michael stated he might
have a place to store the statue, and he will check on that.
David informed the group that a progress payment is being processed through the
WFACF in the amount of$21,500 for the Gold Star Family monument. This will leave a
final balance of$10,750 due when the monument is completed.
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David stated that on June 20th, the City Council of Lakeside City will consider approval for
John Strenski to submit a "Grant Request"to the WFACF to do two things: First, pay the
Polar Engraving invoice of$24,753.50, and second, (after Polar is paid)transfer the
remaining balance in that account(which would then be approx. $5,000)to the City of WF
to help cover design costs.
The Committee discussed the wording for the GSF Monument's Descriptive Marker.
David provided draft wording, and after a few suggestions, a final version was agreed
upon unanimously. David will communicate this wording to the Woody Williams
Foundation Rep, so they can begin production of the Marker.
3.b. Lake Deepening: No discussion.
3.c. Kayak Launch Grant: Awaiting delivery of the Launch equipment.
4. Discussion of Brick Sales and Fundraising Initiatives: David stated that he edited
all 743 of the brick orders, and we await action by Lakeside City to get the Polar invoice
paid. Bricks should be delivered late August, and before then, we must find a place to
store the bricks and decide upon a method of getting the Replica Bricks to the people
who ordered them.
5. Other Business Matters: None.
5.a. Website Changes: On hold.
6. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 10:40 am.
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David Coleman, Chair Date
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