Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee Minutes - 04/11/2023 MINUTES
LAKE WICHITA REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
April 11, 2023
PRESENT:
■Members
David Coleman, Chair
Steve Garner, Vice Chair
Michael Battaglino
Alicia Castillo, Gold Star Family Rep
Ford Swanson
John Strenski
Rick Hernandez
Sharon Roach
Slane Boswell, City Engineer •Staff
Terry Points, Parks Superintendent
Wes Dutter, TX Parks &Wildlife •Guests
ABSENT: Matt Marrs, Tim Brewer, Alison Sanders, Kari Shaw, Austin Cobb
1. Call to Order: David called the meeting to order at 10:08 am.
2. Approval of Minutes: March meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
3. Project Updates:
3.a. Veteran's Plaza Project:
Construction is on schedule, and installation of the Gold Star Family monument is
scheduled to begin 25 April. The memorial bricks are at the site, laid out alphabetically
and ready to be laid in the walkway. The concrete foundations are placed and ready for
the saluting soldier statue and the GSF Monument.
3.b. Review Dedication Ceremony Program:
David stated that Rep Jackson's staff has confirmed he will be here for the Dedication
Ceremony at 4:00pm on 29 May. Michael stated that he will confirm this start time with
the tent rental company. David provided copies of the draft Program for the ceremony,
and after much discussion edits were agreed upon. Michael has contacted the SAFB
PAO, George Woodward, about their participation in the ceremony, and will get his
confirmation as soon as possible. David will contact Chris Horgen regarding the City's
participation in the ceremony.
3.c. Lake Deepening:
The meeting with Sam Robinson of Dredge America was held last month, and he has
proposed a new hydraulic dredging method for Lake Wichita, whereby the dredge spoils
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are pumped to a very large retaining pond where the solids settle, and then remain in
place. This eliminates the need for hauling sediments and cuts expenses dramatically.
The group agreed upon the most critical areas to be dredged, with wide channels
connecting critical areas of the lake, and Sam will work up a proposal for this work. Also,
the Holliday Creek channel from the Lake to Sisk road must be excavated to facilitate
water flow into Lake Wichita.
The other Lake project, to rehabilitate the Lakeside City boat ramp, is still under review
and John will provide a scope of work as soon as possible for the group to consider
providing funding.
3.d. Kayak Launch Grant: Terry will schedule his crews to install the launch equipment.
3.e. Former Yacht Club Rehabilitation: The group walked next door and viewed the
Yacht Club basin from the new Circle Trail bridge. Wes will create a summary scope of
work to provide rip-rap on the banks and create earthen jetties out into the basin for
fishing and other recreation. We must also check the ACOE 404 Permit to see what
depth of sediments can be removed from this basin.
4. Discussion of Brick Sales and Fundraising Initiatives: David asked about how we
will handle future brick paver engraving, and the group agreed that Austin Stone and
Monument is the likely provider, and that requests must be approved before engraved,
and the process can be posted on the City Website. But many details must be worked
out before this can be finalized and offered to the public.
5. Other Business Matters: None.
a. The group walked over to the Yacht Club basin, see item 3.e.
6. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 11:30 am.
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David Coleman, Chair Date
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