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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.10.2024 Minutes Landmarks CommissionCITY OF OSHKOSH LANDMARKS COMMISSION Minutes January 10, 2024 PRESENT: Shirley Brabender Mattox, Kristopher Ulrich, Steve Cummings, Paulette Feld, and Gerald Jacklin, Nikki Stoll Olthoff, Council Member Karl Buelow ABSENT: Sara Stichert STAFF: Amy Fels, Museum Archivist Meeting Minutes: 1) Call to Order Meeting was called to order at 3:00pm. 2) Approval of December 13, 2023 Meeting Minutes Mr. Buelow motioned to approve the minutes, and Ms. Feld seconded. Minutes were unanimously approved by voice vote. 3) Public Comment a. Joseph Ferlo, Grand Opera House Mr. Ferlo, accompanied by Mike Karrels and David Lange, was in attendance to inform the commissioners of a PBS special to be filmed in the Grand Opera House in March. In order to facilitate this special, the Grand will essentially be stripped of its current lighting so that beauty lights and other lighting necessary for television filming can be installed. Mr. Ferlo informed the Commission that Mike Karrels and his team have designed a solution that allows new lighting to be installed in a manner that is removable and does not touch or affect any historical material in the building. Any new elements will be attached to an existing steel truss that is not original to the building and was installed in 2010. The speakers, which are currently on the stage, will be elevated off the ground and will remain elevated after the taping. Mr. Ulrich asked if there were concerns about finding damage to the floors or wallpaper behind the speakers, and Mr. Ferlo said no, because the speakers are frequently swapped out and the area around them kept clean. Mr. Ulrich motioned to state that Landmarks Commission is in support of the proposed technical upgrades to the Grand in keeping with historic preservation methods and further beautification of the facility. Ms. Feld seconded, and the statement was unanimously approved by the Commission by a voice vote. 4) Commissioner Statements a. Oshkosh Herald Article Topics The commissioners discussed ideas for potential future articles on historic preservation topics or topics related to buildings to be featured in the Herald. For January, Mr. Ulrich stated he would write one on a housing style. b. Historical Structures on the South Side Mr. Cummings stated that the South Side has historically been ignored and that he would like to give greater attention to the historical structures located on the south side of the city. c. Section 106 review – Jackson/Oregon Bridge Ms. Brabender Mattox stated she is still in the process of writing the statements regarding the commission’s thoughts about the potential historic eligibility of the structures near the bridge that is to be replaced. d. Landmarks Commission Annual Report for 2023 The commission’s annual report needs to be prepared to send to the State Historic Preservation Office and presented to the City Council. Ms. Brabender Mattox asked Ms. Fels to have the report completed in February. Ms. Fels agreed and stated she would ask Jeffrey Witte for assistance if needed. e. Baumann Block Nomination to State Register letter to SHPO Ms. Brabender Mattox is waiting to hear from the project coordinator about when the nomination report is to be reviewed by the State. She stated that she will draft a letter on behalf of the commission in support of the nomination prior to the report’s review. The commission will review her letter before she submits it. f. Wisconsin Association of Historic Preservation Commissions (WAHPC) Newsletter Ms. Brabender Mattox has renewed the commission’s membership to WAHPC for the next year. g. NAPC webinar Ms. Brabender Mattox informed the commission she will be attending an upcoming virtual webinar. 5) Staff Liaison Report a. Monthly Building Permit Report No permits warranted review. b. Agenda Items for Next Meeting Review of work in planning stages for the building south of the old Oshkosh Daily Northwestern building on State Street. Review categories and language for upcoming 2024 Acanthus Awards. Review City’s historic building grant program. Discuss additional Herald article ideas. 6) Adjournment Mr. Ulrich motioned to adjourn, and Ms. Feld seconded. The meeting adjourned at 4:48pm.