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Minutes
May 25, 2017
PRESENT:Kit Pollaski; Leif Larson; Koby Schellenger;Carleen Christianson;Caroline Panske,
Shirley Brabender-Mattox; Vicky Redlin
STAFF:Alexa Naudziunas, Assistant Planner;Darryn Burich, Planning Services Director;Bill
Sturm,Landscape Operations Manager
1.Call to Order
Ms.Pollaski called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.
2.Approval of May 25th 2017 Meeting Minutes
Ms.Panske made a motion to approve the March 23rd 2017 meeting minutes and Mr. Schellenger
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
3.Chad Brady –Mural Discussion
Local muralist Chad Brady was in attendance at the meeting to discuss his experiences creating
murals and to answer questions. Mr. Brady reviewed a variety of projects that he has worked
including murals located in Appleton Wisconsin. He explained that he uses high quality paint that
has held up well in all climates. The committee express an interest in restoring the “ghost” murals
that are located on some historic buildings in downtown Oshkosh. Mr. Brady said that he has
worked on restoring old murals and in his experience they offer an opportunity to put a twist on the
original mural.
4.Committee Plan Development –Discussion
a.Micro Parks/Parklets –Discussion –Kit Pollaski
Ms. Pollaski presented to group on the concept of micro parks. The presentation had a
variety of examples where other municipalities have implemented the idea. Ms. Naudziunas
explained that is something that could be explored if we decide work on a committee plan.
Ms. Pollaski explained that she believes this is an important project that the committee
should focus on.
b.Painted Crosswalk –beautification project
Mr. Burich explained that this is a project that could be explored more once the committee
begins working on a plan. There was a guest in attendance from Storm Companies Inc, a
company that specializes in temporary traffic control projects. The guest explained that they
have worked on projects that involve removing old paint from road surfaces.Ms.
Naudziunas agreed to continue researching this project idea.
5.Alley Activation Plan –Great Neighborhoods Program –Action
Ms. Naudziunas explained that planning staff is requesting that the Public Arts and Beautification
Committee review and make a recommendation to Common Council on the Alley Activation Plan.
The Alley Activation Plan is being considered for funding through the Great Neighborhoods
Program. The plan will involve contracting with an urban design company to develop concept plans
for the public space.Ms. Redlin made a motion to approve the Alley Activation Plan application
and Ms. Panske seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
6.Future Agenda Items
Ms. Naudziunas agreed to keep the crosswalk and plan development discussion for the next
meeting agenda.Ms. Naudziunas explained that any additional agenda items can be added to the
list if she is contacted.
7.Adjournment
Ms.Redlin made a motion to adjourn and Mr. Larson seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously at 4:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Alexa Naudziunas
Assistant Planner