Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee Minutes - 08/13/2024 MINUTES
LAKE WICHITA REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
August 13, 2024
PRESENT:
Austin Cobb, Chair
Steve Garner, Vice Chair •Members
David Coleman, Secretary
John Pezzano
Adam Arruda
Josh Whittiker
Matt Marrs
Terry Points, Parks Administrator is Staff
Tyson Traw, Deputy PW Director
Wes Dutter, TX Parks &Wildlife •Guests
James York, TX Parks &Wildlife
ABSENT: Mike Battaglino, David Bender, Jack Roe, Sharon Roach, Alicia Castillo
1. Call to Order: Austin called the meeting to order at 11:30.
2. Approval of Minutes: July meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
3. Project Updates:
3.a. Veteran's Plaza Project:
David C stated that the 4 bricks that needed the templates re-made have not been
completed, since Austin Stone & Monument is backed up. Steve will talk with Chris
Horgan regarding the sign that instructs visitors how to order a brick to be engraved and
get back to the group. Up to $500 for the sign was previously approved. Austin stated
he's working on getting the City website updated to let people know the current process.
Austin will talk to Steve Wood at BYSP Architects about an entryway arch at the Veterans
Plaza, and get back to the group with a potential plan. Terry and Tyson suggested we
look at a company called Polygon for a nice structure to provide shade at the Plaza.
3.b. Lake Deepening:
The dredging project is still in the USAGE Continuing Authorities program for FY-25, and
when funds are available the Corps will begin the process to create the Determination of
Federal Interest.
3.c. Parks Master Plan: Terry stated the Master Plan update is about 50% complete, and
City Staff is meeting weekly with the consultant. The next Steering Committee meeting
will be in the Fall.
August 13,2024
4. Discussion of Brick Sales and Fundraising Initiatives:
David stated we have paid Austin Stone & Monument $2,645 for the brick engraving.
Now we have 2 new brick engraving orders, and David will find out how many orders we
need to get the engraver out to the site.
David stated the Wells Fargo checking account balance is now $79,509 with zero
pending obligations. We still have about$6,000 in a City of Wichita Falls account, left
over from the Boardwalk construction, and David will contact Blake about getting a check
cut back to the LWRC.
5. Other Business Matters:
Austin stated we have two applicants for the vacancy at Place 4 for a resident of
Lakeside City, but Mr. Mark Moran is the only resident of Lakeside City. The group voted
unanimously to recommend Mark be appointed to the LWRC by the City Council.
6. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 11:55 pm.
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Austin Cobb, Chair Date
August 13,2024