Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee Minutes - 03/10/2026 MINUTES
LAKE WICHITA REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
March 10,2026
PRESENT
Steve Gamer,Vice Chair •Members
David Coleman,Secretary
Matt Marrs
Jack Roe
John Pezzano
Mark Moran
Amy Bobrowiiz
David Bender
Kalee Robinson,Parks Director •cry staff
Tyson Traw,Deputy Public Works Director
Wes Dutter,TP&W •Guests
James York,TP&W
ABSENT:Austin Cobb(City Council Liaison),Mike Battaglino,Ray Acuna,Josh Whittiker,
Sharon Roach,Alicia Castillo
1.Call to Order. In Josh's absence,Steve called the meeting to order at 11:30
2.Approval of Minutes:February meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
3.Project Updates:
3.a. Veteran's Plaza Master Plan:David Coleman and Mark Moran met with the
grant writer,Marvin Peevey,to provide him background on our projects and see what he
would charge us to create and submit some grant requests. Marvin provided a summary
of documents needed for grant applications,and a list of foundations,etc that are
potential donors. A motion was approved unanimously at the February meeting to pre-
authorize up to$2,500 for this purpose,but we will invite Marvin to attend our April
meeting for a more in-depth discussion. David will extend that invitation.
3.a.i.Daughters of the American Revolution Patriots Marker Project: Austin is pursuing
a letter from the City of WF to grant approval for the DAR's Patriot Marker,which will be a
plaque on a metal pole at the Veterans Plaza.
3.b. Lake Deepening: No update,we await the USAGE to move forward to create the
Determination of Federal Interest.
3.c. Parks Master Plan:Kalee stated that the 4B Board approved funding for the last
section of the Circle Trail,along the shore of Lake Wichita,at their meeting last week.
This requires approval from the City Council,with a 45 day public notice,and second
City Council approval,before CO Bonds can be issued and the project begin.
4.Discussion of Brick Sales and Fundraising Initiatives:David stated there is one
pending brick order. Kalee provided a draft version of a sign with a OR code for visitors
at the Veterans Plaza to access the Brick Order Form. Some edits were suggested,and
Kalee will get the sign made. Funding for this was approved in February,up to$400.
There were no expenditures this month,so the balance in the Wells Fargo account is
approximately$92,000.
5.Other Business Matters: John Pezzano stated that he has purchased 4 air driven small
catamaran boats that he plans to rent out on the south shore of Lake Wichita.
6.Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 12:00 pm.
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Josh Whittiker, Chair Date
March 10,2026