Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee Minutes - 03/12/2024 MINUTES
LAKE WICHITA REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
March 12, 2024
PRESENT: !�
Austin Cobb, Chair ■Members ;,ter
Steve Garner, Vice Chair ��
David Coleman, Secretary k
Mike Battaglino, City Council Rep
John Pezzano �V t
Sharon Roach
Jack Roe
Adam Arruda
David Bender
Blake Jurecek, Asst City Manager •Staff
Terry Points, Parks Administrator
Wes Dutter, TP&W •Guests
Jason Newman
ABSENT: Josh Whittiker, Matt Marrs, Alicia Castillo
1. Call to Order: Austin called the meeting to order at 11:30
2. Introduction of new members: Austin introduced our new member, David Bender,
and introduced our guest, Jason Newman.
3. Approval of Minutes: February meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
4. Project Updates:
4.a. Veteran's Plaza Project:
Terry stated the Lake Wichita Park parking lot repaving contractor is 98% complete and
the lot is now open to the public. The City will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on March
26th at 11:00am.
David C stated that Austin Stone & Monument will do the brick engraving in April. David
will check with Marrs Patriot Construction for the schedule of the Thomas Fowler
monument—when we have a good idea of a completion date, we will plan a dedication
ceremony, perhaps on Memorial Day, May 27th.
David C asked about a First Responder monument being considered at Fire Station 8.
Blake stated that SAFB wants to donate a piece of structural steel from the World Trade
Center collapse on 9/11. David reminded the group that our long range plan for the
Veterans Plaza was a third plaza to honor first responders, and asked that this 9/11
monument be considered for the Veterans Plaza. Blake and Terry will be working on this
project and will keep that in mind.
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4.b. Lake Deepening:
Steve has coordinated with the City's Public Works Department regarding use of the lake
bottom materials on the west end of the lake, for possible fill materials on the Wachsman
property, 300 acres along Sisk Road. We need to get soil samples for testing, and the
Committee previously approved up to $5,000 for this purpose.
David C will contact Dr Tony Clyde to find out how the US Army Corps of Engineers is
progressing on our Determination of Federal Interest for the lake dredging project.
4.c. Parks Master Plan: Blake stated the City has scheduled the first public input meeting
with their consultant, Half&Assoc, to be held on March 26th at 6:00pm in room 205 of
the Library.
5. Discussion of Brick Sales and Fundraising Initiatives:
David stated the Wells Fargo checking account balance is $27,549.69 with two pending
obligations: $2,220 for Brick Engraving and up to$500 for a concrete apron for the
Fowler monument. John Pezzano confirmed that the LWRC does NOT have a debt to
Lakeside City from the boat ramp work and the Committee agreed to stop pursuing this.
Steve stated he got a call from Darrell Coleman, who is Harry Patterson's fund manager
for the Community Foundation accounts, and Darrell will donate approximately$54,000
strictly for use at the Veterans Memorial Plaza. David C stated these funds are due to be
deposited in our Wells Fargo account on Friday this week.
6. Other Business Matters:
John Pezzano stated that next month he will be back on the City Council of Lakeside
City.
Mike stated his next Town Hall Meeting will be held on April 15th at 5:00pm at American
Legion Post 169 on Lakeshore Drive.
7. Adjournment: he meeting adjourned at 11:56 am.
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