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Minutes
May 11, 2016
PRESENT: Angela Allen, Vicky Redlin, Paul Arnold, Shirley Brabender Mattox, Sharon Kipetz, Harold
Buchholz, Alexa Naudziunas and David Buck
EXCUSED: Steve Cummings, Elizabeth Hintz
ABSENT: None
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:06 p.m. and a quorum was declared present.
2. Approval of April 13, 2016 Meeting Minutes
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Block Building rather than 19-21. Ms. Brabender-Mattox would like her name to be corrected under the
second part of agenda item #8. Mr. Buchholz made a motion to approve the April meeting minutes as
amended and Mr. Arnold seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Building Permit Review
Mr. Buck went over the list for historic building permits and explained that the City Attorney has requested
that the commission list every address for the building permit reviews on the agenda. The commission
briefly discussed this and feels it is overly burdensome as they review many permits and asked Mr. Buck to
discussAwithAtheA ttorney’sAoffice further. The commission discussed the window replacement at 1107
Algoma and were happy to find that there was wood for wood replacement. Mr. Arnold noted that the
historic home at 640 Amhearst is converting to a student rental with interior work. Ms. Brabender Mattox
asked if the Commission could see the plans for the antenna placement on the University building at 240
Algoma Blvd. Mr. Buck brought up the plans and discussed the state regulations limiting review an
collocation of antenna as it related to aesthetics. Discussion took place on the ability of the Commission to
regulate fencing, such as being placed at 1302 Washington. Mr. Buck stated that the Historic Preservation
Ordinance does not regulate fencing.
4. Historic Plaque Applications – Review and Action
The committee reviewed the historic plaque application for 522 – 530 North Main Street, the former Raulf
Hotel. There was discussion on the rehabilitation work associated with the project and the awning. Mr.
Arnold made a motion to approve the endorsement for the plaque based on: 1) Its value as a reminder of
the cultural heritage of the city; 2) Its location as a site of significant local events; 3) Its value as a building
that is recognized for the quality of its architecture and retains sufficient elements showing its architectural
significance; 4) Its characteristic of the Art Deco Style and 10 story height; and 5) It is a contributing
structure within the North Main Street Historic District. Ms. Kipetz seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
5. Acanthus Awards 2015 – Progress Report
The commission examined the memo that Mr. Buck compiled and went over each item to determine who
would research and gather background information. Ms. Brabender Mattox agreed to present the awards
and Mr. Arnold agreed to work the computer. Mr. Buck also requested that the committee verify who will
be at the common council meeting to accept the Acanthus Awards. The committee agreed to have their
historic research completed by May 20th and that Ms. Brabender Mattox, Mr. Arnold and Mr. Buchholz
would meet with staff on May 23rd to put a PowerPoint presentation together.
6. Landmarks Historic District Presentation at the Oshkosh Public Library
Mr. Buck explained that Ms. Brabender Mattox, Ms. Allen and Mr. Buchholz have volunteered to make a
presentation with him at the public library to present and discuss the city’sAhistoric districts on May 19th.
They agreed to have a meeting on Monday May 16th to go over the PowerPoint and do a rehearsal to have
it polished.
7. Agenda Items for Next Meeting/Statements
Mr. Buck stated that beside the regular items of minutes, building permit review and potential plaque
requests, they will focus the June meeting on the website updates (house styles), discussion on
presentations, Chief Oshkosh monument update and steps to take for Riverfront Marker sponsorship
potentially from UWO.
8. Adjournment
Mr. Buchholz made a motion to adjourn and the motion was seconded by Mr. Arnold. Motion approved
unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
Recorded by:
Alexa Naudziunas, Assistant Planner and David Buck, Principal Planner