HomeMy WebLinkAbout2-23-23 MinutesCITY OF OSHKOSH PUBLIC ARTS AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
Minutes
February 23rd, 2023
PRESENT: Carleen Christianson, Nicholas Matysik, Drew Mueske, Carrie Olson, James Ponzer
EXCUSED: Vicky Redlin, Chanda Anderson, Courtney Hansen
ABSENT:
STAFF AND OTHERS: Brandon Nielsen (Staff Liaison), Staff (Oshkosh Media), Rich
Normberg (Resident/board applicant),
I. Call to Order and Public Comments
Vice-Chair Carleen Christianson called the meeting to order at 4:00pm and a quorum was
declared present.
II. Public Comment
There were no public comments.
III. Approval of Minutes, January 26th, 2023
Mr. Ponzer motioned to approve the minutes. Ms. Christianson seconded the motion.
The board approved the January 26th minutes 5-0 (Ponzer/Christianson).
IV. Policies for Public Art
Mr. Nielsen shared that Community Development staff have begun researching other city
public art policies and have not specifically found anywhere that addresses hanging items on
buildings that hang into the public right of way. He stated that staff will continue going
through these ordinances to hopefully gather as much as possible in considering changes to the
City of Oshkosh’s future public art policies.
Mr. Mueske and Ms. Olson recommended that staff research the City of Whitewater and the
City of Appleton.
Mr. Nielsen briefly went over walking quorums and subcommittees and the board agreed that a
conversation on forming a subcommittee should be on the next agenda.
Board members talked about their concerns, opinions, and recommendations with the current
mural ordinance; and Mr. Nielsen discussed their options moving forward to rewrite that
ordinance.
Mr. Mueske expressed his interest in rewriting the mural ordinance so that it is not as restrictive
as it currently is.
The board continued its policy for public art discussion by talking about installations of three
dimensional (3D) art pieces. Board members stated that size and/or weight should matter when
reviewing 3D art and if certain parameters can be met then no encroachment agreement should
be needed, as well as that the city should be embracing city art.
Board members agreed that the mural ordinance is a priority and should be looked at first
before taking on anything more.
Lastly, the board questioned the process for rotating or cyclical murals, if it is even possible in
Oshkosh, and if so, is it outlined and easy to accomplish.
V. Agenda Items for Future Meeting
Public Art Policy, Mural Ordinance, Mission Statement
VI. Next Meeting is Thursday, April 27th, 2023
VII. Adjournment
The board voted 5-0 to adjourn (Mueske/Christianson)
Recorded by:
Brandon Nielsen, Associate Planner