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Minutes September 27,2018
PRESENT: Shirley Brabender-Mattox; Carleen Christianson;Vicky Redlin, Laura Schley,Joshua
Marquardt
STAFF: Alexa Naudziunas, Assistant Planner; Bill Sturm,Parks Department
1. Call to Order
Ms. Redlin called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. The newest committee member Laura Schley was
introduced.
2. Approval of August 23rd 2018 Meeting Minutes
Ms. Christianson made a motion to approve the August 23rd 2018 meeting minutes and Mr. Marquardt
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Mural Ordinance Approval Update
Ms. Naudziunas explained to the committee that the first mural application has been received and
approved under the new mural ordinance. The location of the mural is at 401 N Main Street and will be
applied directly to the brick. Committee expressed concern regarding the application of paint directly
to the brick. Ms. Brabender-Mattox explained that she will be contacting the Wisconsin State Historical
Society about best practices for murals and historic brick buildings. Ms. Naudziunas explained that
property owners are allowed to paint their buildings within the North Main Street Historic District
under the current zoning ordinance. The committee requested Mr. Burich at the October meeting to
discuss this further.
4. Digital Narratives Quest III Course-University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Partnership
Ms. Naudziunas explained that she met with staff from the university about a new course that they are
developing for the next school year. The course would like to partner with the Public Arts and
Beautification Committee on a number of student led projects. Ms. Naudziunas will continue to update
the committee on the development of this project.
5. Committee Plan Development
a. Review Materials
The committee reviewed the draft materials for the plan and offered comments and feedback. The
committee discussed the entire plan in order to get the two new committee members up to speed.
6. Future Agenda Items
Ms. Naudziunas agreed to keep the 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
Mr. Marquardt made a motion to adjourn and Ms. Christianson seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously at 4:31 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Alexa Naudziunas
Assistant Planner