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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.12.2024 Minutes Landmarks CommissionCITY OF OSHKOSH LANDMARKS COMMISSION Minutes June 12th, 2024 PRESENT: Shirley Brabender Mattox, Steve Cummings, Gerald Jacklin, Sara Stichert, Paulette Feld, Nikki Stoll Olthoff, Vicky Redlin, and Council Member Jacob Floam ABSENT: Kristopher Ulrich STAFF: Amy Fels, Museum Archivist Agenda: 1) Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 3:01 p.m. 2) Approval of May 8th Meeting Minutes Mr. Floam motioned to approve the minutes of the May 8th meeting, and Ms. Stichert seconded. The minutes were approved unanimously by voice vote. 3) Plaque Application, 413 N. Main Street Ms. Brabender Mattox has begun the application form and anticipates submitting it in June. Ms. Feld and Ms. Stichert offered to visit the Register of Deeds office to get some additional research about the building’s history to inform the application. A name has yet to be picked out to put on the plaque. 4) Oshkosh Herald article topics Mr. Floam will write the article for June regarding the Miller’s Bay neighborhood and its mid-century modern architecture. Ms. Feld will write an article for July regarding the history of Stringham Creek on the South Side and its impact on the surrounding neighborhood. 5) Handbook for Oshkosh Landmarks Commission a. Consistency and standards The Commissioners discussed the development of a handbook to formalize some of the guiding principles the commission follows and provide additional information about historic districts and preservation in the city. Having a handbook is important for keeping consistency and standards in their work as a CLG. The Commissioners discussed the need for strengthening the City’s historic preservation ordinance, as well as ways to increase public awareness, realtor support, and education regarding home restoration and the availability of historic tax credits. 6) Section 106 Review – Jackson/Oregon Street Bridge Ms. Brabender Mattox has submitted her research and letter to the Department of Transportation regarding the potential impact of the new bridge on adjacent, potentially historically eligible structures. 7) Potential Historic Districts on the South and West Sides The Commissioners continued their discussion regarding identifying potential historic districts on the South Side. Ms. Redlin also described what would constitute the West Side and potential historic districts in those neighborhoods, as many buildings have reached or are approaching the 50-years-old eligibility requirement. Ms. Feld asked Ms. Brabender Mattox what actionable steps could be taken to begin the process of identifying and nominating a district on the South Side. Ms. Brabender Mattox recommended compiling research and photographs of houses and structures that could be used in an application. 8) Inclusion of Landmarks Commission in City development project discussions a. Razing of 656 N. Main Street b. Downtown Visualization project The Commissioners discussed their desire to be more involved in City demolition and construction projects that affect historic districts or potentially historically eligible buildings. They expressed frustration about not knowing of many of these projects until it is too late to do anything about preserving some of these structures. Mr. Floam offered, as the Commission’s council representative, to reach out to relevant City staff members to share the Commission’s concerns and desire to have a seat at the table at some of these project discussions. 9) Staff Liaison Report a. Monthly Building Permit Report Ms. Brabender Mattox would reach out to the owners of 606 Franklin Street regarding their roof project if the work had not already begun. b. Agenda Items for Next Meeting 413 N. Main Street plaque application; Continue discussion regarding the development of a Landmarks Commission Handbook; continue discussion regarding potential historic districts on the South and West Sides; Continue discussion regarding ways to increase public education, realtor support, etc., of home restoration and historic tax credits; the future of the Pollock House on UW-O’s campus 10) Adjournment Ms. Feld motioned to adjourn, and Mr. Cummings seconded. The meeting adjourned at 4:47 p.m.