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MINUTES
LAKE WICHITA REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
November 13, 2025
PRESENT:
Steve Gamer, Vice Chair •Members (?;
David Coleman, Secretary
Sharon Roach
Amy Bobrowitz
Matt Marrs
David Bender
Kalee Robinson, Parks Director •City Staff
Scott Powell, Parks Superintendent
Roger Reeves, Legion Post 169 •Guests
Curtis Jackson, Channel 3
Brandon Shiplette
Justin Gallatin
ABSENT: Josh Whittiker, Austin Cobb (City Council Liaison), Mike Battaglino, Jack Roe,
John Pezzano, Mark Moran, Alicia Castillo
1. Call to Order: In Josh's absence, Steve called the meeting to order at 11:33
2. Approval of Minutes: October meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
3. Project Updates:
3.a. Veteran's Plaza Master Plan: David Coleman got an updated cost estimate from
Marrs Patriot Construction for construction of the third plaza, which is approximately
$150,000 but is being finalized. With the cost of the Monument being between $40,000
to $50,000 that puts the total around $200,000. We have some fundraising to do.
3.a.i. Daughters of the American Revolution Patriots Marker Project The Committee
voted unanimously to recommend approval to City Council for installation of the DAR's
Patriot Marker at the Veterans Plaza at Lake Wichita Park. The plan is to install the
marker on a metal pole.
3.b.Wichita Falls Water Sport Complex: Mr. Brandon Shiplette presented his concept of a
wakeboard park and other amenities at Borrow Pond, which is located along the Circle
Trail, south of the west end of the dam and east of the football fields. This would feature
a circular ski tow cable, and would require the pond be deepened to about eight feet. His
conceptual cost estimate is $2 million, and he will send a written proposal to Steve
Gamer. He has no proposed funding source at this time.
3.c. Lake Deepening: No change in status with the Federal Govemment shut down.
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3.d. Parks Master Plan: Kalee stated she has not heard yet whether the City received the
TXDOT Grant for the last section of the Circle Trail, along the shore of Lake Wichita.
4. Discussion of Brick Sales and Fundraising Initiatives: David Coleman stated there
are no new brick orders, and the balance in the Wells Fargo account is $91,764.
5. Other Business Matters:
We do have a Vacancy on the Committee, and the City Clerk is advertising for
applicants. We expect City Council will fill the position in December, and Roger Reeves
stated he will apply.
6. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 12:16 pm.
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