HomeMy WebLinkAbout4-26-23 MinutesCITY OF OSHKOSH PUBLIC ARTS AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
Minutes
April 26th, 2023
PRESENT: Vicky Redlin, Carleen Christianson, Drew Mueske, James Ponzer
EXCUSED: Nicholas Matysik, Carrie Olson, Chanda Anderson, Rich Norenberg
ABSENT:
STAFF AND OTHERS: Brandon Nielsen (Staff Liaison), Emma Dziengeleski (Assistant
Planner), Staff (Oshkosh Media)
I. Call to Order and Public Comments
Chair Vicky Redlin 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, March 23th, 2023
Mr. Ponzer motioned to approve the minutes. Ms. Christianson seconded the motion. The
committee approved the March 23th minutes 4-0 (Ponzer/Christianson).
IV. Mural Ordinance – Staff Update/Discussion
Mr. Nielsen shared that this meeting should act as a visioning session to allow committee
members to share their goals on what they want the mural ordinance rewrite to look like. The
committee then shared their goals.
Ms. Redlin started off by saying that there should be a clear distinction of the difference between
art and advertising. She suggested that it may be worth looking into the sign ordinance to really
differentiate what a mural is versus what a sign is. There was more discussion regarding this
topic.
The committee then discussed the current appeal process. They would like to see the appeal
start at the Public Arts and Beautification Committee, and then to Common Council for the final
say on any mural application appeal. Questions were discussed on the possibility of removing
the formal appeal process, and how committee members would like to see this process change
moving forward.
Mr. Mueske shared that he would like the committee to be made aware and notified when
permits come through and what the status is. There was discussion to how this would look, and
ideas shared.
Ms. Redlin added that she would like the ordinance to discuss the preservation of “Ghost
Murals.”
There was follow up discussion on “Ghost Murals” and if it was necessary to address in the
mural ordinance as there is currently nothing limiting them from preserving these areas of
buildings already. Committee members decided to leave this topic alone and out of their mural
ordinance rewrite ideas.
The committee members then discussed wanting the ordinance to focus on addressing murals
citywide rather than just downtown.
Mr. Mueske mentioned that he wanted this rewrite to include a new definition that is focused
more on what a mural is rather than what it is not. He then shared a definition that he drafted.
Mr. Ponzer shared his notes, and stated that he would really like to see murals that are
sponsored.
There was discussion amongst the committee members to include sponsorship plaques, with
specific size parameters, that would possibly include who sponsored the mural, a QR code, the
artist, a date, etc.
Mr. Mueske ended with wanting to include some sort of a statement about what murals should
not include such as, no bigotry, racism, gang affiliation, and more. He also shared that he felt it
would be valuable to include a copyright or disclaimer for the artist, as some form of protection
for the artists so that their work is not stolen.
V. Agenda Items for Future Meeting
None
VI. Next Meeting is Thursday, May 25, 2023
VII. Adjourn.
The board voted 4-0 to adjourn (Ponzer/Christianson)
Recorded by:
Emma Dziengeleski, Assistant Planner