Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee Minutes - 09/10/2024 MINUTES
LAKE WICHITA REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
September 10, 2024
PRESENT:
Austin Cobb, Chair • Members
Steve Garner, Vice Chair
David Coleman, Secretary
Josh Whittiker
Matt Marrs
Jack Roe
Sharon Roach
Mark Maron
Blake Jurecek, Asst City Manager •Staff
Terry Points, Parks Administrator
Tyson Traw, Deputy PW Director
Marie Balthrop, City Clerk
Wes Duffer, TX Parks &Wildlife •Guests
Dylan Jimenez, KFDX
Jason Newman
ABSENT: Mike Battaglino, David Bender, John Pezzano, Adam Arruda,
Alicia Castillo
1. Call to Order: Austin called the meeting to order at 11:30.
2. Introduction of New Members: Austin introduced Mark Moran, who is the new
Lakeside City representative. He was sworn in by the City Clerk before the meeting.
3. Approval of Minutes: August meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
4. Project Updates:
4.a. Veteran's Plaza Project:
Austin provided copies of a proposal from Steve Wood at BYSP Architects to provide a
Master Plan for the Veterans Plaza for$8,500. BYSP is enthusiastic about supporting
the improvements at the Veterans Plaza and is open to collaborating with us to manage
costs and assist with the expenses outlined in their proposal. David stated that Steve
Wood is highly qualified for this work, based on his experience with the Thomas Fowler
monument, and the Medal of Honor Museum in Gainesville. Steve Garner reminded the
group that a large portion of our funding is restricted to use for improvements at the
Veterans Plaza. The proposal was approved unanimously, and Austin will coordinate
with Steve Wood to get the master plan process started soon.
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4.b. Lake Deepening:
The dredging project is still in the USACE Continuing Authorities program for FY-25, and
when funds are available the Corps of Engineers will begin the process to create the
Determination of Federal Interest.
4.c. Parks Master Plan: Blake stated the next City Council meeting will have a Park
Master Plan presentation, with a report issued in the Fall.
5. Discussion of Brick Sales and Fundraising Initiatives:
David stated we have 2 new brick engraving orders, and 4 old ones yet to be completed,
and he will contact Austin Stone & Monument to get these moving.
David stated the Wells Fargo checking account balance has not changed, it's still
approximately $80,000 with an additional about$6,500 in a City account, and Blake is
working to determine the exact amount and get a check cut back to the LWRC.
6. Other Business Matters: None
7. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 11:48 pm.
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Austin Cobb, Chair Date
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