Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee Minutes - 08/11/2026 MINUTES
LAKE WICHITA REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
August 11, 2026
PRESENT:
Jack Roe, Chair •Members
Steve Garner, Vice Chair
David Coleman, Secretary
Mike Battaglino
John Pezzano
Mark Moran
Sharon Roach
Amy Bobrowitz
Tyson Traw, City Engineer •City Staff
None •Guest
ABSENT: Austin Cobb (City Council Liaison), David Bender, Josh Whittiker, Alicia Castillo,
Ray Acuna, Matt Marrs
1. Call to Order: Jack called the meeting to order at 11:33 at the Muehiberger Travel
Center on Scott Street.
2. Approval of Minutes: July meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
3. Project Updates:
3.a. Veteran's Plaza Master Plan: David Coleman stated that Marvin Peevey, our Grant
Writer, will submit a phase 2 Grant application to the Dillard Foundation on Thursday,
which is requesting $50,000 for the Veterans Plaza construction project. We are hoping
to get invited to the phase 2 process on another$50,000 grant request. David stated he
paid Marvin's invoice for$2,500 on 21 July, and emphasized this investment is very
worthwhile.
3.a.i. Daughters of the American Revolution Patriots Marker Project: We await the DAR
getting the sign made and ready to install.
3.b.Lake Deepening: Chad King, the USACE Tulsa Director who oversees the Lake Wichita
project, stated that his site visit to Lake Wichita last month was by far the best site visit
he's even done, and was impressed how much work has been done and how much
support our project has. The USACE has begun the process of starting backlogged
projects, and the Lake Wichita project is on that list.
3.c. Parks Master Plan: No update.
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4. Discussion of Brick Sales and Fundraising Initiatives: There are no new brick
engraving orders. The City has made the sign to encourage Veterans Memorial Plaza
visitors to buy bricks, and Steve will send pictures of suggested locations. The group
voted unanimously to authorize Jack to select a location and inform the Parks
Department.
5. Other Business Matters: David stated that he paid $313 for lunch at last month's
meeting, and the balance in the Wells Fargo account is approximately $90,000.
For the upcoming Veteran's Day ceremony on Nov 11t, Jack will invite the
Commanding Officers of the 80th and 82nd Training Wings at SAFB to be guest speakers.
David stated the Wichita Falls Aggie Club is working on a layout for the Aggie of the
Year section of bricks on the upcoming walkway and will bring a sketch to the next
meeting.
6. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 11:50,
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