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CITY OF OSHKOSH LANDMARKS COMMISSION – SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 14, 2012
PRESENT:-
Todd Clark, Dennis Arnold, Shirley BrabenderMattox, Arlene Schmuhl, Steve
Cummings, Robert Hughes and Vicky Redlin
EXCUSED:
None
STAFF:
David Buck
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Arnold called the meeting to order at 3:10 pm and a quorum was declared present.
LANDMARKS LOGO DETERMINATION
The discussion opened by talking about the William Waters Cupola and City Wave logo concept.
Ms. Schmuhl commented that she felt the City Wave logo was overused and that other City
departments/agencies such as the Museum and Library as well as outside agencies like the
Convention and Visitors Bureau did not use it. She added that the cupola was also used on other
logos and promotional items and may be confusing if used for the Landmarks Commission. Mr.
Clark shared two examples he sketched up: 1) the Museum Cupola and 2) element of the Oshkosh
High School/City Hall. Mr. Arnold stated he liked the City Hall element but suggested the upper
and lower vertical elements be trimmed from it. Mr. Hughes felt that the cupola design was better
with a change of the weather-vane. Ms. Schmuhl commented that the High School/City Hall
architectural feature was not too obvious but was still a classy element of a historic structure. Mr.
Clark asked if Ms. Schmuhl could clean up either of his examples to simplify the graphics. Ms.
Redlin commented that they needed to be done in an appropriate way to allow copying and
reproduction at varying sizes. Ms. Schmuhl stated she could do it with whatever design was
chosen.
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Ms. BrabenderMattox asked what typeface was to be used. Ms. Schmuhl stated she attempted to
use a Garamond style. Mr. Cummings stated he liked the type chosen and used in the example
images and felt it was clean and easy to read.
Mr. Hughes made a motion to approve the cupola design with modification to the weather-vane and
simplification as discussed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Arnold. Motion failed 1-5-1. Ms.
Redlin made the motion to approve the High School/City Hall design with removal of the upper and
lower vertical elements and simplification as discussed. Motion passed 5-1-1.
ADJOURNMENT
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Motion to adjourn at 4:44 pm was made by Ms. BrabenderMattox and seconded by Mr.
Cummings. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
David Buck
Principal Planner
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