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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.10.2024 Minutes Landmarks CommissionCITY OF OSHKOSH LANDMARKS COMMISSION Minutes July 10th, 2024 PRESENT: Shirley Brabender Mattox, Sara Stichert, Paulette Feld, Nikki Stoll Olthoff, and Vicky Redlin ABSENT: Kristopher Ulrich, Steve Cummings, Gerald Jacklin, and Council Member Jacob Floam STAFF: Amy Fels, Museum Archivist and Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager – Community Development Agenda: 1) Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 3:05pm 2) Approval of June 12th Meeting Minutes Ms. Feld motioned to approve the minutes, and Ms. Stichert seconded. The minutes were unanimously approved by voice vote. 3) Downtown Visualization Project information presented by City Community Development Department Mark Lyons from the City of Oshkosh Community Development department presented the recent Downtown Visualization Project to the commissioners. Accompanied by a PowerPoint, Mr. Lyons explained the process by which the Downtown Visualization Project came together. He emphasized that the project is led by a variety of community partners and organizations with facilitating assistance from the City; it is not a City-led initiative, which is why Boards and Commissions were not asked to be involved yet. He walked the Commissioners through the project ideas, as well as past visualization projects and initiatives that have been completed in the city. He explained the intent of the visualization project is to be a high-level conceptual document that shows potential development opportunities. The Commissioners asked questions of Mr. Lyons and discussed other development opportunities around the city and concerns regarding historic preservation in the face of development. 4) 413 N. Main Street Historic Plaque Application Ms. Brabender Mattox provided an update on the historic plaque application process for 413. N. Main Street and marking it as Lewis Hine’s childhood home. She is continuing research to ensure the building name and text on the plaque accurately reflect the building’s history. She remains in communication with the building owners throughout the process and is pleased with the progress. Ms. Brabender Mattox also intends to write and submit a proclamation to the governor’s office, as she did for Helen Farnsworth Mears. 5) Landmarks Commission Handbook Development Due to time constraints following Mr. Lyons’ presentation and the subsequent discussion, this item was postponed until the August meeting. 6) Potential Historic Districts on the South and West Sides Due to time constraints following Mr. Lyons’ presentation and the subsequent discussion, this item was postponed until the August meeting. 7) Discussion to Increase Public Education, Support re: Home Rehabilitation, Historic Tax Credits Due to time constraints following Mr. Lyons’ presentation and the subsequent discussion, this item was postponed until the August meeting. 8) Future of the Pollock House on UW-Oshkosh’s Campus Ms. Brabender Mattox contacted the Wisconsin Historical Society regarding the moving of historic structures and received information stating that a relocation package will need to be prepared in order for a structure to be moved appropriately and retain its status on the National Register. 9) Commissioner Statements a. Wisconsin Association of Historic Preservation Commission (WAHPC) Landmarks Newsletter Ms. Brabender Mattox asked to ensure that the Commission members were receiving the newsletter. b. Guild Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church Following community discussions regarding the future of the building, Ms. Brabender Mattox informed the Commission that enough money had been raised to save and continue using the building. c. Lewis Hine Working Committee d. Merrill School Ms. Brabender Mattox has been in contact with an historical architecture firm involved with Merrill School. She learned that someone is documenting the interior of the building prior to its scheduled demolition. 10) Staff Liaison Report a. Monthly Building Permit Report The Commissioners reviewed the monthly report. Ms. Brabender Mattox had questions about a porch project on a home in the N. Main Street Bungalow district that she will look into. b. Agenda Items for Next Meeting Items 5-7 will be moved to August. 11) Adjournment The meeting lost quorum when two attending members had to leave around 4:30 for other commitments. The meeting did not formally adjourn but ended at 4:48.