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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes CITY OF OSHKOSH LANDMARKS COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 13, 2012 PRESENT: Todd Clark, Dennis Arnold, Steve Cummings, Shirley Brabender Mattox, and Vicky Redlin EXCUSED: Arlene Schmuhl, Robert Hughes and Karen Heikel STAFF: David Buck CALL TO ORDER Mr. Clark called the meeting to order at 3:11 pm and a quorum was declared present. APPROVAL OF MAY 09 MEETING MINUTES Mr. Clark stated that he was not in attendance so should be listed “not present” only. Mr. Arnold motioned to approve the meeting minutes with the change. Motioned seconded by Mr. Cummings. Minutes were approved unanimously. BUILDING PERMIT REVIEW & DISCUSSION Mr. Buck presented the list of building permits that were issued in the month of May and described work done. Discussion took place regarding the exterior work at 615 Amherst Avenue and what was permissible within the codes parameters. Discussion also took place about the Burgess House (Jackson Street just south of Irving) who are to remove the porch and was informed about the potential ability to utilize tax credits but staff doubted that they would be interested due to timing and constraints as it is a rental. Mr. Cummings updated the Commission on the status the Lakota Group, a contractor being used to create a set of design standards that may include historic standards. HISTORIC SIGNAGE/MARKER TOPIC DISCUSSION Mr. Buck described that the historic signage/marker project is at the stage that the Commission must come up with topics for the remaining marker locations. He referred to Mr. Arnold’s documentation regarding the past/historic businesses located near the river and also distributed Ms. MacGregor’s list and descriptions of potential topics. Mr. Buck went over the general locations for the markers and the Sanborn Maps. Ms. Brabender Mattox described Inky Youngworth’s discussion on lumber mills on the river and stated that she felt a historian should be involved with the determination on topics. The Commission discussed multiple topics that could be included as markers and Mr. Buck suggested that the individual commissioners contact anyone they felt was a valuable resource and he would include this item on the July agenda. He suggested that a commonly used method to determine this type of topic is for each commissioner to come up with 6- 8 items/topics and the overall group can come together and compile them to determine most common/desired items that would then be the chosen topics. The Commission agreed to bring topics to the next meeting for determination on which would be chosen and then used to market the signs/markers to donors. 1 of 2 TOURISM BROCHURE SUBCOMMITTEE CREATION Mr. Buck stated that during the discussion on the North Main Street tour brochure, it was determined that a subcommittee on tourism should be created to draft/design acceptable material for future endeavors and he asked who would be willing to be on it. The Commission stated that it had been previously determined that Ms. Schmuhl, Ms. Brabender Mattox and Mr. Cummings would be on that subcommittee as well as any other interested parties outside of the Commission. ANNUAL REPORT DISCUSSION Mr. Clark stated he will be assembling the annual report and that it should be included as a finalization on the July agenda. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING/COMMISSIONER STATEMENTS Mr. Buck went over the Planning Calendar for the rest of 2012 with items listed on the separate months. Ms. Brabender Mattox asked that the Bungalow District be included on all the agendas until it is complete and Mr. Buck stated he would include subcommittee reports for which that can be one. The inclusion of the historic marker topic determination, annual report and shanty investigation subcommittee formation was also mentioned. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn at 4:45 pm was made by Mr. Cummings and seconded by Mr. Arnold. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, David Buck Principal Planner 2 of 2