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Landmarks Commission
Dec 4, 2024, 6:00 – 7:30 PM (America/Chicago)
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AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A committee member can choose to remove an item from the agenda or rearrange its order; however, introducing new items to the agenda is not allowed. Any proposed changes require a motion, a second, and approval from the Committee to be implemented. The agenda shall be approved at each meeting even if no changes are being made at that meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any committee member requests that an item be removed for individual consideration.
HEARING OF CITIZEN COMMENTS
No formal Committee action will be taken during this meeting although issues raised may become a part of a future agenda. Participants are allotted a three minute speaking period. Specific items listed on the agenda may not be discussed at this time; however, citizens are invited to speak to those specific issues at the time the Committee discusses that particular item.
To make a comment during this period, or during any agenda item: On a computer or handheld device, locate the controls on your computer to raise your hand. You may need to move your mouse to see these controls. On a traditional telephone, dial *6 to unmute your phone and dial *9 to raise your hand.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN
ELECTION OF CO-CHAIRMAN
STAFF UPDATE
CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
B. Discussion regarding renovations regarding Delta Zeta House
C. Discussion regarding possible new landmarks to be designated
D. Discussion regarding updating and reprinting the Landmarks Brochure.
E. Discussion regarding possibly having the State Historic Preservation Office look at Ordinance 17.08
F. Review Architectural and Historical Survey of Whitewater written by Carol Cartwright
G. Review and Discussion regarding Birge Fountain condition and needs.
H. Obtain a Report form Whitewater Community Foundation regarding donations received for Birge Fountain.
I. Discussion regarding having a community meeting with Jason Tish regarding the importance of historic preservation in community.
J. Discussion regarding educating relators, building inspectors, community service officers and the police department regarding local landmarks
K. Discussion regarding planning for America 250 in our municipality
L. Discussion regarding sending letters to local Landmark owners to maintain their properties and join the commission.
M. Discussion regarding recruiting more members to the commission and publicize the work the commission is doing
N. Develop a relationship with University and discussion regarding the two historic structures on their property.
NEXT MEETING DATE FEBRUARY 5, 2024
ADJOURNMENT
A quorum of the Common Council may be present. This notice is given to inform the public that no formal action will be taken at this meeting.
Anyone requiring special arrangements is asked to call the Office of the
City Manager / City Clerk (262-473-0102) at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.