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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesCITY OF OSHKOSH LANDMARKS COMMISSION Minutes February 10, 2016 PRESENT: Vicky Redlin, Angela Allen, Steve Cummings, Paul Arnold, Shirley Brabender Mattox, Elizabeth Hintz, Sharon Kipetz, Alexa Naudziunas and David Buck EXCUSED: Harold Buchholz ABSENT: None 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 3:07 p.m. and a quorum was declared present. 2. Approval of January 13, 2016 Meeting Minutes Mr. Arnold made a motion to approve the January 13, 2016 meeting minutes and Ms. Brabender Mattox seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Brabender Mattox inquired if the commission could see a breakdown or itemized list of expenses associated with the Schriber house move. Mr. Buck responded that he would ask if the potential home mover would be willing to share the info next time he spoke with her. Ms. Allen stated that she was not in attendance at the January 13th meeting but would be willingAtoAhelpASteven’AParkANeighborhoodA ssociationAbutAtheAtimingAmayAbeAanAissue.AA 3. Building Permit Review Mr. Buck explained that there were no exterior building permits submitted this month most likely because of the time of year. 4. Historic District Mailing Mr. Buck explained that the historic district mailings had been sent out on February 1, 2016 and only a few had been returned to sender. The commission discussed the benefits of completing this mailing. 5. WI Homebuilders Fall Tour Discussion Ms. Redlin updated the commission that Jody Vandermolen from the Wisconsin Homebuilders Association is interested in highlighting 5-7 current or previously completed houses that have been rehabbed for a fall event that could include a tour. Ms. Redlin also mentioned that she is interested in compiling a list of builders that would like to focus on historically sensitive projects. Ms. Hintz expressed a need to define what exactly historic rehab, restoration or preservation was and which properties would be good examples to showcase as examples or be in a tour event. Mr. Buck stated that he had spoke with Ms. Vandermolen and both were in agreement that this fall may be too ambitious for an event and suggested a spring time event as an alternative. 6. Website Redevelopment Update – Cover Page The commission reviewed the potential changes to the main page for the Landmarks Commission. The commission expressed concern about displaying personal emails, phone numbers and addresses. They agreed to use one general commission email and commissioner names. Ms. Redlin expressed an interest in creating a separate facebook page. Ms. Brabender Mattox requested that the exact date that the Landmarks Commission was established be displayed on the home page. The next portion of the webpage update will be the Acanthus Awards and Mr. Buck stated he will put the main page and the acanthus award page on next month’s agenda. 7. Acanthus Awards Outreach Discussion Mr. Buck provided the commission with a variety of historic preservation award applications examples from other places. The commission hopes to create an updated Acanthus Awards application. After reviewing the various example applications, the commission agreed that it should be kept simple based on categories and they felt the Brown County application fit best for the Oshkosh Acanthus Awards. Ms. Hintz explained that requiring photos to be submitted with the application may help improve the administrative process and that they could include any other info that is relevant as well. Mr. Buck agreed to create a draft of the application for the commission to review at the March meeting. 8. Work Plan/Commission Goals for 2016 Mr. Buck stated that lastAmonth’sAandAthisAmonth’sApacketsAincludedAtheAcommission’sApreviousA goals from 2010 through present but the commission had chosen to lay the item over in December and January in order to have more commissioner attendance. The commission looked over previous year’s goal lists and discussion took place regarding setting goals and objectives for the Landmarks Commissions 2016 calendar year. Mr. Buchholz supplied an e- mail communication that he was interested in website development, community education program, on-site visits/meetings, and grant research. Ms. Allen expressed interest in connecting with the public including social media, potentially a digital newsletter, conducting surveys and the website redesign. Discussion took place on utilizing the schools as an outreach vehicle. It was discussed that many of the actions of the commission are ongoing and will build upon themselves leaving less free time to do new work items. ItAwasAdeterminedAthatAtheAgoalAlistAshouldAincludeAonA“ongoing”AsectionAthat includes:  Acanthus Awards  Building Permit & Project Reviews  Historic Building Plaques  Historic Markers  Annual Reporting  State of the City Additionally, the list of new goals should be kept to a minimum so that there can be a better chance of achieving them. After discussion it was determined that the 2016 goals shall include:  Community outreach/education program – including an implementation stategy  Website Redevelopment/Update – one page per month if possible  Grant Research and Application – Possibly CLG for 2017  Update Historic Preservation Ordinance – include council workshop 9. Agenda Items for Next Meeting/Statements Mr. Buck stated that beside the regular items of minutes and building permit review they will review the historic plaque requests at the March meeting. The committee agreed to discuss the Acanthus Award application, website update of main page and acanthus award page, state of the city display, and the 2016 Acanthus Award nominations at the March meeting. 10. Adjournment Mr. Cummings made a motion to adjourn and the motion was seconded by Ms. Kipetz. Motion approved unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m. Recorded by: Alexa Naudziunas, Assistant Planner and David Buck, Principal Planner