Landmark Commission Minutes - 02/24/2000MINUTES
LANDMARK COMMISSION
February 24, 2000
PRESENT:
Lin Purtle, Chairperson
Jim Newsom
Susan Koch
Lorraine Blackwood
Dorothy Rhone
Karen Greiner
Carrie Harlan
David Clark, Community Development Director
Steve Seese, Planning Administrator
ABSENT:
Douglas James, Member
Councilor Arthur Bea Williams, Liaison
GUESTS:
Andi Holland, Exec. Dir. of the Wichita County Heritage Society
Dawn Murer, representative for the Southland and Floral Heights neighborhoods
Michael Maloney, architect for the Center For Performing Arts
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Ms. Purtle at 3:30 p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Minutes of the meeting of December 9, 1999, were unanimously approved after a motion for approval
was made and seconded.
III. FLORAL HEIGHTS DESIGNATION
Ms. Dawn Murer made a presentation to the Commission for landmark district designation for the Floral
Heights and Southland neighborhoods. Ms. Murer stated that at this time they are concentrating on the
Southland neighborhood.
Ms. Murer passed around pictures of typical structures within the neighborhood that she felt were worthy
of preservation. All committee members spoke to the need for preservation in the neighborhoods, and
discussed the challenges of district designation. Ms. Murer stated her concern with the future of the
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area, which was agreed to by all present. There was discussion as to the processes for designation,
and the need to document properties proposed for the district. All members encouraged Ms. Murer to
continue pursuing the application requirements.
IV. CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM
Staff reminded the Commission that we need to receive resumes from each of the members before
pursuing the program.
V. KEMP CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Mr. Maloney presented a plan for the grounds of the facility. He and Ms. Purtle, Chairperson of the Arts
Council, were soliciting comments from the Commission regarding fencing and site issues. Committee
members made various comments regarding access and use of grounds. It was decided that pedestrian
access needed to be further addressed, and that the Arts Council return at a later date.
Ms. Purtle and Mr. Maloney discussed changes to the original proposal regarding the front entry and
window locations. Plans are being further developed.
VI. PRESERVATION PLAN REVIEW
It was noted that the plan is out of date, but additional copies will be reproduced and distributed to
members. There was a brief discussion about the need to update the plan.
VII. 1999 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
There was discussion concerning accomplishments, and the need to do a press release in conjunction
with item VIII.
VIII. DESIGNATION PRESENTATIONS AND PLAQUES
There was discussion as to the need to deliver plaques to those receiving past designations as needed.
IX. OTHER BUSINESS
There was discussion regarding street furniture and light poles in the downtown historic district. Ms.
Harlan and Ms. Greiner presented catalogs of various options obtained from the City's traffic
department.
X. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
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