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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes CITY OF OSHKOSH LANDMARKS COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 11, 2012 PRESENT:- Todd Clark, Robert Hughes, Steve Cummings, Vicky Redlin and Shirley Brabender Mattox EXCUSED: Dennis Arnold, Arlene Schmuhl STAFF: David Buck CALL TO ORDER Mr. Clark called the meeting to order at 3:10 pm and a quorum was declared present. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 2011 MEETING MINUTES Mr. Cummings motioned to approve the December minutes, which was seconded by Ms. Redlin. Minutes were approved unanimously. BUILDING PERMIT REVIEW & DISCUSSION Mr. Buck presented the list of building permits that were issued in the month of December and described work done. FOX-WISCONSIN HERITAGE PARKWAY – SUPPORT PROCLAMATION Ms. Candice Mortara and Mr. Terry Kohlman introduced themselves as representatives of the Fox- Wisconsin Heritage Parkway. They described why the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers were chosen for National Parkway designation, what a National Heritage Area is, how the Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway (FWHP) is managed. Additionally, the presentation focused on the history of the FWHP and the current FWHP work and future goals. Discussion took place on the potential benefits of being part of the FWHP and how the City’s history plays a part in it. A proclamation of support was reviewed by the Commission and Ms. Redlin motioned to redraft the proclamation as a resolution and forwarded to the City Council for adoption which was seconded by Mr. Hughes. Motioned carried 5-0. FISHING SHANTIES DISCUSSION Mr. Buck stated that Councilperson Poeschl could not be present for the meeting and as he is the party requesting review of this item, that it should be removed until Mr. Poeschl can be present. Commission agreed and the item was not discussed. LANDMARKING 633 MOUNT VERNON STREET Mr. Buck went over the landmarking report and nomination form highlighting the property description, history and staff recommendation for landmarking this property. He also added that the property owner, Neighborhood Housing Services of SE WI, must sign the nomination form before it - goes on to the Plan Commission for review and recommendation. Ms. BrabenderMattox added that it has several meetings to go through before it is brought to Council and asked that staff set up the timeline and get the signature on the nomination form if the Landmarks Commission - recommends approval to the Plan Commission. Mr. Buck stated he would do that. Ms. Brabender Mattox motioned to recommend approval on the nomination and Mr. Cummings seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. 1 of 2 LANDMARKS COMMISSION LOGO Mr. Buck opened the discussion on the creation of a Landmarks Commission logo by stating that with the creation of the sign programs that an individual logo is necessary for the Commission. He then distributed a sheet on concept designs produced by Ms. Schmuhl and opened up the item for - review and discussion. Ms. BrabenderMattox suggested that the “City Wave” be incorporated into the”O” of Oshkosh and then have that element accentuated on the logo. The Commission discussed the design concepts and thought the more architectural pieces were preferable. Mr. Clark said he would sketch something more “Oshkosh” orientated and forward that to Ms. Schmuhl so a new design could be created and acted upon for the next meeting. The Commission agreed to put the item on the February agenda for final action as the design is essential to be incorporated into the interpretive signs and for the State of the City information table. RIVERSIDE PARK INTERPRETIVE SIGN – CONTENT APPROVAL Mr. Buck distributed a color copy of the draft sign. The Commission went over the content and Mr. Cummings described the funding mechanism, the design approach and the timeline of events that went into the creation of the interpretive sign. The Commission determined that the sign design and content were well done and Ms. Redlin motioned to approve the design and content. Motion was - seconded by Ms. BrabenderMattox. Motioned carried 5-0. GOAL SETTING/PLANNING CALENDAR - 2012 The discussion of goal setting and calendar creation was postponed to the February meeting agenda. WEBSITE UPDATE – SCHEDULE WORKSHOP Mr. Clark stated he has had some outside discussions with Ms. Schmuhl regarding the website update and suggested that a subcommittee made up of himself, Ms. Schmuhl and City Information Technology staff get together to design the redesign. Following the redesign, Mr. Clark stated the item would come back for full Commission review and adoption. [Mr. Cummings left the meeting at 4:09 pm] AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETING/COMMISSIONER STATEMENTS Mr. Buck stated that topics for the future meetings include discussion on the goals for 2012 as well as the fishing shanties, logo, and possibly Mainview Apartment redevelopment, depending on the landowner. ADJOURNMENT - Motion to adjourn at 4:23 pm was made by Ms. BrabenderMattox and seconded by Ms. Redlin. Motion 4-0. Respectfully Submitted, David Buck Principal Planner 2 of 2