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Minutes
September 14, 2016
PRESENT: Steve Cummings, Elizabeth Hintz, Paul Arnold, Shirley Brabender Mattox, Harold Buchholz,
Austin Frederick, Alexa Naudziunas, Elizabeth Williams
EXCUSED: Angela Allen, Vicky Redlin
ABSENT: None
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:05 p.m. and a quorum was declared present. Mr. Frederick was introduced
as the most recent addition to the Landmarks Commission. Mr. Frederick shared his background and interest in
serving as a commissioner.
2. Approval of August 10, 2016 Meeting Minutes
The commission discussed the August meeting minutes and under item 7 it must be changed from Ms. to Mr.
Buchholz. Mr. Arnold made a motion to approve the August meeting minutes as amended and Mr. Buchholz
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Chief Oshkosh Monument – Discussion
Ms. Naudziunas explained that Scott Cross from the Oshkosh Public Museum was invited to the meeting;
however he canceled at the last minute and he is not in attendance. Ms. Naudziunas agreed to contact Scott Cross
and invite him to the next meeting.
4. Landmarks Tree Program – Action Item
Ms. Naudziunas explained that this item no long requires action. She explained that students from the University
of Wisconsin – Oshkosh Urban Planning class will be working on this as a project. They will be using Riverside
Cemetery as a subject site to analyze and catalog the trees.
5. Imagine Oshkosh – Elizabeth Williams
Ms. Williams was invited to conduct the Imagine Oshkosh visioning session with the Landmarks Commission.
The commissioners offered their opinions on strengths and opportunities for improvements in the central city.
6. Building Permit Review
The commissioners discussed the project at 401 N Main Street. The commissioners discussed the siding project at
644 Franklin Street.
7. Agenda Items for next meeting/statements
The commission requested that development of a Facebook page, discussion on the annual report, and historic
signage is kept/added to the next meeting agenda.
8. Commissioner Statements
Mr. Buchholz expressed a desire to Landmark his Frank Lloyd Wright home in 2017 and to celebrate the 150
anniversary of the architect.
9. Adjournment
Mr. Arnold made a motion to adjourn and the motion was seconded by Ms. Hintz. Motion approved
unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
Recorded by:
Alexa Naudziunas, Assistant Planner