Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee Minutes - 05/14/2024 MINUTES
LAKE WICHITA REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
May 14, 2024
PRESENT:
Austin Cobb, Chair
Steve Garner, Vice Chair •Members
Mike Battaglino, City Council Rep
David Coleman, Secretary
John Pezzano
Jack Roe
Adam Arruda
Josh Whittiker
Terry Points, Parks Administrator •Staff
Jason Newman •Guests
ABSENT: Matt Marrs, David Bender, Sharon Roach, Alicia Castillo
1. Call to Order: Steve called the meeting to order at 11:30, since Austin had to leave
early.
2. Approval of Minutes: April meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
3. Project Updates:
3.a. Veteran's Plaza Project:
David C stated that Austin Stone& Monument has been delayed by the rain to do the
brick engraving. The bricks must be completely dry to be sandblast engraved, and the
recent rains have kept them wet. We need several dry days in a row. David also stated
that the black granite panel will be delivered this week for the Thomas Fowler monument,
and then Austin Stone& Monument must do the laser etching. It's very unlikely the
monument will be complete by Memorial Day.
3.b. Lake Deepening:
Steve reiterated that the US Army Corps of Engineers has our dredging project slated for
FY-25, which begins in October 2024. The Weichman family understands the time frame.
Steve stated that using dredged materials on the west end of the lake for fill materials on
the Wachsman property is on hold. We will not conduct soil testing on the west side until
there is a realistic opportunity for dredging to be done on that side.
3.c. Parks Master Plan: Terry stated that 400 paper surveys were mailed out, and the City
got a very good return rate. Emailed surveys went out this morning from the City PIO.
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4. Discussion of Brick Sales and Fundraising Initiatives:
David stated we now have 31 bricks to be engraved. Total revenue is $5.475 and our
cost to Austin Stone & Monument will be $2,645.
David stated the Wells Fargo checking account balance is $82,654 with two pending
obligations: $2,645 for Brick Engraving and up to$500 for a concrete apron for the
Fowler monument.
5. Other Business Matters:
Adam stated he's talked to Sharon McCann who would like Wichita Falls to be
designated a Purple Heart city, and would like to name the Circle Trail (Hike & Bike Trail)
as the Purple Heart Trail. No discussion was held.
John Pezzano asked about improving storm drainage in Lakeside City, which generated
some side discussion.
6. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 11:48 am.
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