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CITY OF OSHKOSH LANDMARKS COMMISSION
MINUTES
April 9, 2008
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Paul Arnold, Harold Buchholz, Todd Clark, Bev Harrington, Shirley Mattox,
Arlene Schmuhl, Burk Tower
AD HOC MEMBERS PRESENT:
none
EXCUSED:
none
STAFF:
Susan Kepplinger
OTHERS PRESENT:
none
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Harold Buchholz called the meeting to order and a quorum was declared present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Arlene Schmuhl moved approval of the March 12 meeting. Paul Arnold seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. As a follow up to the minutes, Burk Tower reported that a Common Council workshop on
sustainability had been scheduled.
NEW MEMBER
Grady Bullington was appointed to the Commission at the April 8 Common Council meeting. Due to a conflict with
a class, he will begin attending meetings following the end of the semester.
ACANTHUS AWARD NOMINATIONS
The following were nominated for Acanthus Awards by Commissioners;
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Don Stolley for Oshkosh Re-photographed” photo exhibit “
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Balcony repair at 224 State Street
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Sympathetic Porch Construction at 1202 Algoma
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Repainting 208 E. Irving
Following discussion, Shirley Mattox moved approval of an Acanthus Award for each of the nominees. Bev
Harrington seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Harold Buchholz made the following suggestions for the Acanthus Award program for 2009: a press release
requesting nominations and outlining qualifications should be sent out; a nomination form should be developed and
posted on the City web site; an explanation of the Acanthus Award program should be posted on the City web site;
the list of past Award winners should be updated.
PLANS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH
Commissioners agreed that a Mayor’s proclamation regarding Preservation Month would be a good idea.
Bev Harrington suggested that Commissioners look at the list of activities posted on the SHPO web site by other
communities to get ideas for activities next year.
AREA REPORTS
There were no area reports.
WATER TOWER DEMOLITION
At the Commission’s request, staff has identified a local salvage company that is experienced with brick salvage,
insured and interested in this project. Contact information has been forwarded to the Director of Public Works and
the Utility Supervisor.
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14 AVENUE CELL TOWER UPDATE
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Staff reported that SHPO had no objections to the installation of the 70’ cell tower on the 500 block of West 14
Avenue.
SHPO PRESERVATION AWARDS
Commissioners agreed that they could not identify an appropriate nomination for these awards this year.
OSHKOSH TODAY SURVEY UPDATE INTERVIEW
Bev Harrington and Shirley Mattox agreed to be interviewed on the Survey Update at the OCMS studio on
Wednesday, April 23 at 10:20 am. They will meet with staff at the Convention and Visitors Bureau to prepare at
2:00, Wednesday, April 16.
REPORTS OF WORKING COMMITTEES
Riverside Cemetery
Todd Clark reported that he had met with City Forester Bill Sturm to go over a draft 5 year maintenance and
improvement budget. The draft was well received and they will continue to work on it together. Arlene Schmuhl
reported on her investigation into improving the record-keeping software. Staff will invite staff from the IT
Department and Bill Sturm to attend the April 23 Cemetery Committee meeting to move this ahead.
Local Landmark Candidate Discussion
Harold Buchholz reported that he and Paul Arnold had met to discuss candidates for Landmarking and they are
recommending that the Commission proceed with Landmarking 226 High under the revised ordinance first. Staff
pointed out that it would be more efficient to send two or more nominations through the process at the same time.
Following discussion regarding revisiting priorities regarding landmarking candidates, Commissioners agreed to put
this item on the May agenda.
Progress on Bungalow Design Research
There was no report on this item.
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There was no report on this item.
PLANNING CALENDAR REVIEW
There were no changes to the calendar.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
In addition to landmarking, the following items are to be placed on the May agenda: a report on the WAPAC Spring
Meeting; a report from the National Trust Midwest Field Office and nomination of officers.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Bev Harrington moved the meeting be adjourned. Paul Arnold seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Susan Kepplinger
Principal Planner