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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesCITY OF OSHKOSH LANDMARKS COMMISSION Minutes June 8, 2016 PRESENT: Steve Cummings, Elizabeth Hintz, Vicky Redlin, Paul Arnold, Shirley Brabender Mattox, Sharon Kipetz, Harold Buchholz, Alexa Naudziunas and David Buck EXCUSED: Angela Allen ABSENT: None 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 3:04 p.m. and a quorum was declared present. 2. Approval of May 11, 2016 Meeting Minutes The commission discussed the need to correct a misspelling of the word “collocation” in Item 3. Mr. Arnold made a motion to approve the May meeting minutes as amended and Mr. Buchholz seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Building Permit Review Mr. Buck went over the list for historic building permits including the County Court House at 415 Jackson Street. The commission discussed the roof replacement at 423 Hazel and the abandonment of the water and sewer laterals associated with the Schriber House at 1428 Algoma and they anticipate that there will be more permits pulled in association with the house being moved. Mr. Buck briefly reviewed the very large plumbing permit for 240 Algoma Boulevard and discussed the general redevelopment of the property into first floor office and coffee shops and residential on the upper floors. 4. Acanthus Awards 2016 – Progress Mr. Buck explained that, due to time constraints, the Common Council agenda was rearranged and the Acanthus Awards item has been moved to June 14th meeting. He reviewed the Council Memorandum that explained the order of the presentations and explained which individuals will be present to accept each award. Mr. Buck advised the commissioners to be brief with their presentations in order to be respectful of everyone’s time. 5. Landmarks Historic District Presentation at the Oshkosh Public Library Mr. Buck explained that Ms. Brabender Mattox, Ms. Allen and Mr. Buchholz volunteered to do a presentation on the City’s Historic Districts at the Public Library on May 19th that was attended by 20- 25 people, including Mr. Arnold. The presentation included an extensive power point presentation which can be refined and used again in the future. The commission thought this could be a good PowerPoint to include on the website. Mr. Buchholz said the time was good but felt the images could have been better and that he thought they were compressed slightly. He added that the Library does not conduct any follow-up survey but that Janice Dibble with the Library felt it was a worthwhile presentation. 6. Riverfront Marker on Education Sponsorship Potential from U.W.O. – Steps Mr. Buck explained that all of the riverfront markers that were sponsored have been installed and that he felt the next marker sponsor to contact would be the University for the topic of Education in Oshkosh. Ms. Kipetz commented on the potential location of the marker, whether it would be in the park/city property near the WIOUWASH Trail or somewhere else on campus/University property possibly near Dempsey Hall. The commission agreed that closer to the Riverwalk would be the preferred location and that it should be located on City or County property. Ms. Kipetz said she will contact Art Rathjen (VP for development) with the Foundation and get back to staff but as she is retiring and moving out of the state that someone else on the commission will need to follow-up. 7. Schriber House Move Discussion Mr. Buck explained that there was estimated to be about 150-200 people in attendance for the move and there was a lot of coverage on social media and in the Northwestern newspaper. Mr. Buck said that the new location will have a side load garage off of Arboretum Drive. Mr. Cummings explained that he received positive feedback from the house moving company about working with various city departments and they were very appreciative for the Landmarks Commission and staffs assistance. It was also noted that the property used for the new house location was donated by Randy Schmiedel and Landmarks discussed the possibility of sending a thank you letter to all involved as well as considering them as an Acanthus Award recipient next year. 8. State Street Fire Station Bell Discussion Mr. Cummings explained the Oshkosh Public Museum currently houses the historic State Street Fire Station bell. They are requesting that bell be moved to another location to make room for other improvements on the Museum property. Mr. Cummings is suggesting that the bell be incorporated into the designs for William Waters Plaza. The Commission felt this would be a good location as it will be a newly developed historic open space and that it is easily moved to allow future utility work to take place. 9. 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 July meeting on the website updates. Mr. Cummings brought up the Longfellow School Marker that currently sits on private property along the 500 block of Grove Street. Discussion took place on the current condition of the lintel and how to preserve it, whether it should be on private land with an easement or be located within the terrace but that it should be located in the place that the school was located. Mr. Cummings felt the city should take the lead on this and Mr. Buck suggested that the commission should approach the property owner to start/continue a dialogue so as to move forward. Mr. Buck informed the Commission that the Sustainability Advisory Board will once again have a table at the Farmers Market in front of Kitz & Pfeil Hardware and have graciously agreed to share their space with us as they had done a few years ago. Sustainability has the space for the Farmers Markets on July 9th, August 13th, September 3rd and October 1st. Landmarks would need to provide a table (Elizabeth Williams said she has one card table she could let us use) and a canopy would be ideal but not necessary. The commission has displays on the Historic Districts, building plaques and riverfront markers as well as the plaque sample and the brochures for use. The commissioners will get back to staff and let them know if they were willing to participate. Ms. Kipetz informed the commission that she is resigning as she is retiring and moving to Massachusetts at the end of the month. She said she thoroughly enjoyed her time with the commission and wishes us all the best. Mr. Buck stated that the City has received four applications for the post. Mr. Buchholz asked if they could be shared with the commission and Mr. Buck stated that the appointments are made by the Mayor and Common Council and he was unsure if they could be brought forward for discussion. Mr. Cummings said he will work with staff to review and find the best qualified candidate. 10. Adjournment Mr. Arnold made a motion to adjourn and the motion was seconded by Mr. Buchholz. Motion approved unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m. Recorded by: Alexa Naudziunas, Assistant Planner and David Buck, Principal Planner