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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - Lakeshore Historic Site OSHKOSH LANDMARKS COMMISSION TO: Landmarks Commission FROM: Steven Wiley, Staff Liaison DATE: April 3rd, 2019 SUBJECT: Item 11: Lakeshore Historic Site Signage- Discussion 1.) Initiated by: Allen Davis, Community Development Director This property is not a landmark or contributing structure but part of it was deemed eligible for inclusion on the National/State Registers. The Commission can get involved with the creation of potential historic signs on the site. The Community Development Director is asking if Landmarks would like to install any historic plaques or makers in the vicinity of the Lakeshore Riverwalk like what was installed in the Center City area. 2.) Is the item related to an Historic District/contributing,listed individually, Landmarked or eligible? This property is part of the former Lakeshore Municipal Golf Course. In 2018 a portion of Lakeshore was sold to Oshkosh Corporation for the construction of Oshkosh Corporation's new Global Headquarters. The other portion of the site will become a public park. Before construction took place in the area,the City worked with a team from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to document historic resources on the site. A portion of the site was deemed eligible for the National/State Registers. 2a.) Does item conform with all Local, State, or other Ordinances, Statutes? The UWM group has been cataloguing their findings on the site and adhering to Wisconsin Historical Society standards. They have been working with the State. 2b.) Has the State Historical Society been notified or involved? Yes—the State has been involved and working with the UWM group. 2c.) Are other organizations or entities involved? Potentially Oshkosh Corporation 3.) Are Historic Tax Credits applicable for this item? No 4.) Does this pertain to municipally-owned structures? The Lakeshore property where the markers would be installed is City-owned. 5.) What is the Commission priority#for this item? Ongoing projects and property owners that approach the Commission for input are a top priority of the Commission, along with other ongoing tasks. 5a.) Does the Commission have enough information for action(s)? If you are unable to attend this meeting,it is important to notify Steven Wiley (920-236-5062) in case a quorum cannot be attained. OSHKOSH LANDMARKS COMMISSION The Commission does not yet have enough information but staff is working on obtaining more information and the Commission can also discuss next steps at its meeting. Discussion Considerations 1.) More research or follow up on Item? The Commission should discuss the item and determine what questions are important to follow up on. Staff can work on obtaining more information as needed and getting the Commission involved in the process. 2.) Evidence of"original"? Restore to what time period? The Commission will have to decide what time periods to focus on with potential signage. 3.) Replacement Materials: accepted by State Historical society? N/A 4.) Consideration of'undo hardship on ownersT Funding sources? Potential funding sources include money from the Riverwalk CIP to spend on signs/markers if someone develops a plan for their creation and installation this summer/fall, as part of the Riverwalk project. 5.) Take actions? The Commission can decide whether or not to move forward with taking on this project and potentially drafting up narratives for the signs. 6.) Follow up? The Community Development Director stated that he would like to see 2 markers regarding the archeological findings on the site. If you are unable to attend this meeting,it is important to notify Steven Wiley (920-236-5062) in case a quorum cannot be attained.