Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee Minutes - 09/13/2022 MINUTES
LAKE WICHITA REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
September 13, 2022
PRESENT:
IN Members
David Coleman, Chair
Tim Brewer, City Council Rep
Steve Garner, Vice Chair
Sharon Roach
Mike Battaglino
Austin Cobb
Matt Marrs
Rick Hernandez
Alicia Castillo, Gold Star Family Rep
Blake Jurecek, Assistant City Manager •Staff
Blane Boswell, City Engineer
Terry Points, Parks Superintendent
Robert Mauk, TX Parks&Wildlife ■Guests
Stu Langley
ABSENT: Ford Swanson, John Strenski, Alison Sanders
1. Call to Order: David called the meeting to order at 10:03 am. David inquired, and Mr.
Stuart Langley introduced himself as a person interesting in the dredging of the lake.
2. Approval of Minutes: August meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
3. Project Updates:
3.a. Veteran's Plaza Project:
Since the last meeting, KHA has completed the 90% plans for the revised design at Lake
Wichita Park, and David will email the files to the Committee members for comments,
which are due back to David by Thursday. David stated that the only change he's aware
of from the 60% comments is the required addition of a handicapped parking place at the
east end of the parking lot that will be concrete. Some discussion ensued regarding the
lower sidewalk, leading from the Vietnam Statue to the Circle Trail, which will be left as-is,
with no changes, because any modifications to that sidewalk would necessitate
demolishing the existing sidewalk and correcting the grade to a max of 4%. David
assured the group that if funds are available, we will consider modifying this sidewalk to
match the sidewalk leading from the parking lot. Rick commented that a sign should be
placed at the lower sidewalk that it is NOT ADA Compliant.
Blane stated that when the design is 100%, the City will send the plans to Marrs Patriot
Construction for them to update their pricing. After that, City Council approval will be
required to proceed with a change order to effect the new design and start construction.
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David stated that the PayPal account(approx. $35,000) needs to stay open until the end
of September, so Bricks can be ordered through Polar Engraving's website. But David
will ask John Strenski to proceed with paperwork to transfer the balance in Lakeside
City's Community Foundation account (approx. $5,000)to the City of Wichita Falls.
The Saluting Soldier statue is in storage at Mr. Shallenberger's warehouse on Call Field.
3.b. Lake Deepening: For Mr. Langley's benefit, the group reviewed the history of dredging
Lake Wichita, and described where we stand regarding cost estimates and possible
USACE Grants. Rick discussed possibly making the lake smaller to reduce the scope of
the dredging, but no decisions were reached.
3.c. Kayak Launch Grant: Terry will schedule his crews to install to walkway first, but will
wait for some rain to install the launch itself.
4. Discussion of Brick Sales and Fundraising Initiatives: David stated that two more
dates have been established for folks to pick up Replica bricks at the American Legion
Post 169: Thursday 5-8pm and Saturday &Noon. Mike will be there for Thursday, and
Steve will be there for Saturday.
David stated that the webpage at Polar Engraving to enable new Brick orders to be
placed will be available until the end of September. After that, David and John will take
action to close out the PayPal account. David also informed the group that new Replicas
can be ordered for Bricks that were previously ordered, but it's a special order(through
David, not the Polar website) and we will charge$30 for that, since Polar will charge us
$20.
5. Other Business Matters: The group reviewed our two applicants for the LWRC
vacancy, and they both seem qualified, but we will recommend that City Council appoint
Ms Keri Shaw.
5.a. Website Changes: No discussion.
6. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 10:57 am.
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David Coleman, Chair Date
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