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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes CITY OF OSHKOSH LANDMARKS COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 09, 2012 PRESENT: Dennis Arnold, Arlene Schmuhl, Steve Cummings, Shirley Brabender Mattox, Robert Hughes and Karen Heikel EXCUSED: Todd Clark and Vicky Redlin STAFF: David Buck CALL TO ORDER Mr. Arnold called the meeting to order at 3:03 pm and a quorum was declared present. APPROVAL OF APRIL 11 AND APRIL 25 MEETING MINUTES Ms. Heikel motioned to approve the April 11, 2012 meeting minutes, which was seconded by Mr. Hughes. Minutes were approved unanimously. Mr. Arnold asked that the minutes be corrected to change the name of the Acanthus award winners from to “Frommelt” instead of “Grommelt” as written in the April 25 minutes. Mr. Cummings motioned to approve the minutes with the correction, which was seconded by Mr. Hughes. Minutes were approved unanimously. BUILDING PERMIT REVIEW & DISCUSSION Mr. Buck presented the list of building permits that were issued in the month of April and described work done. Discussion took place regarding the style and design of the rear porch addition on 1236 Algoma Boulevard. Additional discussion took place regarding the Paine construction as well as the status on the Schreiber House next to them on Algoma Boulevard. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Mr. Buck said that it is time for the election of officers. Mrs. Brabender Mattox motioned that the officers remain the same being Mr. Clark as the Chair, Mr. Arnold as the Vice-Chairperson and Staff as Recording Secretary. Motion was seconded by Mr. Cummings. Motioned approved unanimously. FISHING SHANTIES–APPROVE COMMUNICATION TO CITY MANAGER Mr. Buck stated that he drafted a letter to the City Administrator based on the previous meeting describing the history of the item as it related to Landmarks. He stated he will be attaching the minutes to the communication when sent on. He added that Mr. Davis, Director of Community Development, suggested when discussing working relationships that groups such as the Historical Society, UWO, Library, Fox-WI Heritage Parkway be specifically mentioned. Discussion took place on putting a timeframe on the work and it was determined that there was not urgency to have an end date and that the scope is really on the history and cultural significance. Ms. Schmuhl clarified that it is a study on “fishing shanties” in general not just Oshkosh’s specific shanties. Mr. Arnold identified a typo correction of the term “formerly” to “formally”. Motion was made by Mr. 1 of 3 Cummings to approve the communication which was seconded by Ms. Brabender Mattox. Motion was approved unanimously. ACANTHUS AWARDS The Commission went over the three award winners determined at the last meeting: Community Mural, Morgan House renovations and Castle Pierce anniversary. Mr. Buck provided a timeline of when the information on each item would be needed to be able to get it to the Mayor and also stated that staff will be purchasing frames for the awards themselves. NORTH MAIN BUNGALOW DISTRICT Ms. Brabender Mattox updated the Commission on the status of the North Main Street Bungalow District grant. Ms. Brabender Mattox requested that our meeting agendas and minutes be sent to Joe DeRose every month. Ms. Schmuhl congratulated Ms. Brabender Mattox on her efforts to get the grant. Mr. Buck said that the RFP, MOA and contract will need to get approved by the Attorney’s office and then the Council. Mr. Buck asked that Ms. Brabender Mattox meet with staff to get the paperwork ready and we will start to send it on its way through the process. NORTH MAIN STREET WALKING TOUR BROCHURE Mr. Buck explained that Elizabeth Schultz, Planning Assistant recreated a North Main Street Historic District tourist guide that had been done in 1995 for the State of the City. He stated it was not changed except that the calendar of events was removed. Mr. Buck said the previous was sponsored by the Main Street BID and so he had gone to the BID Board and several of the individual members offered to pay for the printing costs so he is bringing it back to the Landmarks Commission for approval or changes so the copies can be made. Mr. Cummings stated that there should not be advertising but list those who sponsored it. Mr. Cummings also said that the size should be changed to be rack size and some info should be changed. Ms. Schmuhl felt that the sizing is wrong and the brochure should be 11 x 17, should be tri-fold and generally that the brochure was not of high enough quality to be used. Mr. Cummings felt that the brochures have interior pictures as well and general discussion on panels and content ensued. Mr. Buck said that it appeared by the comments that the Commission wants to redesign the brochure, which will drastically delay any production and his goal was to get something out for this year. The degree of changes discussed would necessitate a subcommittee be created to do the actual design and text changes. Ms. Brabender Mattox motioned to set up a subcommittee to work on tourism brochures and include herself, Mr. Cummings, Ms. Schmuhl and Ms. Schultz. The motion was seconded by Ms. Schmuhl. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Buck asked if anyone would go to the next BID Board meeting to discuss these items. Mr. Cummings agreed to attend. Mr. Buck asked that this brochure, even though it may not be perfect, be brought back to the BID to get printing arranged, distribution done and generally allow the BID or members thereof to decide on the details. Discussion took place regarding whether the Landmarks Commission would do the printing or supply the digital information to the members of the BID and let them handle it. Ms. Heikel felt that we should get something out now and then create a better one for next year/season. Ms. Schmuhl said that the quality really needed to be addressed and suggested that we remove reference to the Landmarks Commission and just have it as a generic tour brochure. Ms. Brabender Mattox motioned that for this summer season that we provide the BID the info without Landmarks designation and have it drafted/printed as they want. Mr. Hughes seconded the motion. Motioned carried 5-1. 2 of 3 [Mr. Cummings and Ms. Schmuhl leave] HISTORIC SIGNAGE/MARKER TOPIC DISCUSSION Mr. Buck distributed and displayed a map that shows the locations of 12 historic markers locations in 9 sections on the riverfront. Currently there is Riverside Park, two for the CN railroad bridge and we have suggested a fishing theme near the shanties. He stated that the Landmarks Commission will be required to choose topics for each of the markers so they can be marketed for donors to provide funding to produce and install. Mr. Arnold provided Sanborn maps and lists of uses on the river for 1890-1903 to be included in the next packets for discussion. Mr. Buck asked that the Commission look over the sections and make suggestions on topics from a historic perspective to bring to the next meeting. [Other items on the agenda were not discussed] ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn at 4:47 pm was made by Mr. Hughes and seconded by Mr. Arnold. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, David Buck Principal Planner 3 of 3