Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee Minutes - 09/12/2023 MINUTES
LAKE WICHITA REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
September 12, 2023
PRESENT:
•Members
David Coleman, Chair
Steve Garner, Vice Chair
Sharon Roach
Matt Marrs
Kari Shaw
Austin Cobb
Rick Hernandez
Blake Jurecek, Asst City Manager •Staff
Terry Points, Parks Administrator
Wes Duffer, TP&W ■Guests
John Pezzano, Lakeside City resident
ABSENT: Alison Sanders, Michael Battaglino. Alicia Castillo, Tim Brewer
1. Call to Order: David called the meeting to order at 1:03.
2. Approval of Minutes: August meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
3. Project Updates:
3.a. Veteran's Plaza Project:
The Change Order to raise the saluting soldier statue is complete, and the Plaza now
meets all ADA requirements. Funds were used from LWRC account held by the City,
which leaves a balance of approximately $6,500 in that fund.
Regarding the previously approved stone &granite marker to honor Thomas W Fowler,
David stated that the design of the granite etchings is being developed by Steve Woods
of SJRA, and when complete it will be sent to the Fowler family members to get their
input. When this is complete, David will bring the proposal back to the group for
discussion and approval.
3.b. Lake Deepening:
Steve stated the 90 acre site on the west side of the Lake is NOT a feasible disposal site
for dredged materials, so we will focus the project on the Weichman property. David
distributed a US Army Corps of Engineers fact sheet regarding the Section 1135
Continuing Authorities Grant program, which states that these grants are 75% Corps and
25% local, with the option to include the value of easements and land in the local match
amount. After a project is requested, the USACE will evaluate the request and may
initiate and fund a feasibility study. David will set up a meeting with USACE personnel
(Tony Clyde and Mike Abate) to discuss the process and get questions answered.
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Wes Dutter proposed an alternative dredging plan for Lake Wichita that would focus more
on the shoreline areas, rather than the middle of the lake. This will allow more access for
power boats and kayaks, with better fish habitat and access for fishermen. This proposal
was approved unanimously and will be used when the project enters the design phase.
3.c. Parks Master Plan: Blake stated that the City's contract for a Parks Master Plan
update will likely be on the October 3 City Council meeting agenda. We are expecting
this master plan will describe the future of the Veteran's Plaza area, the former Yacht
Club Basin, and other recreational features for Lake Wichita.
4. Discussion of Brick Sales and Fundraising Initiatives: Steve stated he is holding
six orders to engrave blank bricks in the Plaza walkway, and he will get them to David,
who will consolidate the orders and get them to Austin Stone & Monument. This makes
13 orders, which should be enough for a day's work for the engraver.
5. Other Business Matters:
Blake confirmed that appointment of Adam Arruda and John Pezzano to the LWRC will
be on the September 19 City Council meeting agenda.
Terry announced the repaving work on the Lake Wichita Park parking lot has been
delayed.
David stated that he is still waiting for Corey Glassburn to meet him at Wells Fargo to
change over the checking account to David's name. John Pezzano will contact Corey
to help make this happen.
6. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 1:50 pm.(_7 to 23
avid Coleman, Chair Date
September 12, 2023