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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes CITY OF OSHKOSH LANDMARKS COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 10, 2013 PRESENT: Vicky Redlin, Karen Heikel, Steve Cummings, Dennis Arnold, and Sharon Kipetz EXCUSED: Arlene Schmuhl,Connor McGee and Shirley Brabender Mattox STAFF: David Buck 1. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Redlin called the meeting to order at 3:10 pm and a quorum was declared present. 2. APPROVAL OF JUNE 12, 2013 MEETING MINUTES Mr. Arnold motioned to approve the meeting minutes as presented. Motioned seconded by Ms. Heikel. Minutes were approved unanimously. 3. BUILDING PERMIT REVIEW & DISCUSSION Mr. Buck presented the list of building permits that were issued in the month of June and described work done. Mr. Arnold inquired if Read School would be eligible for any type of tax credit. Mr. Buck replied that he did not believe so as they are a non-taxed entity nor an income producing use. Election of Officers/Bylaws 4. Discussion took place on the election of officers and a motion to keep the officers as Ms. Redlin as Chair and Mr. Arnold as Vice-Chair was made by Ms. Kipetz and seconded by Mr. Cummings. Motion carried 4-0-1. The Commission looked over the bylaws that were adopted in 1983 and compared them to the Municipal Code Section 2-36: Rules, Minutes, Notice and Compensation and Section 2-48: Landmarks Commission and found that the only real difference was the inclusion in the bylaws of a “failure to attend” clause. Mr. Buck stated that even though that was included in the by-laws, because the appointment was done by act of the Common Council the only way a Commission member can be removed is by an act of the Council. It was therefore determined that the by-laws did not need to be addressed as all of the items are covered within the Municipal Code. Discussion on the reimbursement section of the code was discussed and Mr. Buck stated he would check to see if Commissioner’s costs for their work could be reimbursed. Annual Report 5. Mr. Buck stated that the annual report is typically drafted by the Chairperson with assistance from staff. Ms. Redlin said she would go through the past years minutes and make an outline to bring back to the Commission at the next meeting. Then graphics and formatting can take place and the report can be finalized and forwarded to Council. 6. WG ORKING ROUPS a. Website Update – No Report b. Tourism/Brochures – Ms. Redlin said she has put together a few “blurbs” and when they are formatted she will send to the CVB to review. Hopefully they can help put together some tourist information for the Commission. c. North Main Street Bungalow District – Mr. Buck went over the packet of information that was sent to the owners of the homes within the new district. He also reviewed a request that came in from Heritage Research, LTD. who is doing additional research on the area for the DOT. The Commission 1 of 2 went over the nine properties they identified as potentially significant. Mr. Buck reviewed a list of all the properties included in the reconstruction area and asked that the Commissioners attempt to walk or drive down that section of North Main Street and see if there are any properties that stand out from a historic or cultural aspect and bring it up at the next meeting so a communication can be sent to Heritage Research, LTD. d. Historic Signage/Plaque Program – Mr. Buck and Mr. Cummings discussed the Historic Marker program and where we are with the topics. He stated that Mr. Arnold and he will be researching the railroad topic marker and suggested that Ms. Heikel contact Josh Ranger at the University to see if he would assist with the fishing topic marker. Ms. Heikel asked about a timeframe and Mr. Buck stated there was not. General discussion on where to find information and photographs can be found. Mr. Cummings mentioned that he has spoken with a retiree from AxelTech and there might be interest among the retirees of sponsoring or co-sponsoring a marker. Mr. Buck stated that he received several inquiries on the historic building plagues including 817 Dove Street. He added that it has been modernized but was constructed in 1895. The Commission stated that they should apply and they will evaluate closer including social history as outlined in the plaque brochure. The general thought was expressed that the Commission should not discourage people from applying. e. Grant/Budget – Mr. Buck shared the request for the mailing that was sent to the Director of Planning Services. Mr. Buck also mentioned that the Director of Community Development encouraged the Commission to put together a program budget to submit the following year. f. Riverside Cemetery – No Report g. Historic Bar Elements – No Report 8. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING/COMMISSIONER STATEMENTS Mr. Buck updated the Commission on the antenna stealth plans for Mainview Apartments/Raulf Hotel. He also mentioned that AT&T revised their plans for the UWO Arts and Communication Building now pulling the antenna further back from the edge and dropping others below the roofline and painted to match. The Commission reviewed the plans and asked staff to update their review letter to reflect no objection. Mr. Buck mentioned that the owner of the Paine Historic Districts Paine Barn, which is now an assisted living facility, is looking to change their structure and augment the roof. He said they will be getting plans in for the Commission to review and comment. The purchase and impending installation of historic street signs for the North Main Street Bungalow Historic District and the Washington Avenue Historic District was discussed and the Commission decided to send a communication of gratitude to the Community Development Department. Ms. Redlin stated she would draft it up and get it to staff. Building permit review, minutes, work groups and discussion on the annual report, and the TV Program Project will be items for next month’s agenda as well as the Paine Barn remodel plans, if available. 9. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn at 5:05 pm was made by Ms. Kipetz and seconded Ms. Heikel. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, David Buck, Principal Planner 2 of 2