Landmarks Commission

Landmarks Commission Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West Whitewater Str, Whitewater, WI, 53190 *In Person and Virtual Wednesday, March 04, 2026 - 6:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT Board Member Pat Blackmer Board Member Penolope Alwin Board Member Kelsey Reilly Board Member Jordan Reilly ABSENT Council Representative Orin O.Smith GUEST Lilly from the Royal Purple 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. Motion made by Board Member Reilly, Seconded by Board Member Reilly. Voting Yea: Board Member Blackmer, Board Member Alwin, Board Member Reilly, Board Member Reilly CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any committee member requests that an item be removed for individual consideration. 1. Approval of Minutes of February 4, 2026. 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. Landmarks Commission Minutes March 04, 2026 Page 2 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. None CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS 2. Discussion and possible approval of landmarking the Stone Stable. Located near 301 W Whitewater Street next to the City Parking lot. Pat introduced the item and background. Commission members asked questions. Motion to have the Landmarks Commission be allowed to take to Common Council to landmark the Stone Stable Motion made by Board Member Alwin, Seconded by Board Member Reilly. Voting Yea: Board Member Blackmer, Board Member Alwin, Board Member Reilly, Board Member Reilly 3. Discussion regarding collaboration with Whitewater Arts Alliance for display for America 250. Blackmer provided an update on this collaboration. No Action 4. Discussion regarding possibly landmarking the Lambda Chi building. Blackmer provided an update on this matter. No action. 5. Discussion regarding the status of opening a Community Foundation Account for the Starin Park Water Tower. Blackmer provided an update on setting up this account. Commission members asked questions. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS -Stone Stable -New Commission Member -America 250 -Community Foundation Account -100th Anniversary of Bassett House Ownership by The Whitewater Federations of Women's Club Landmarks Commission Minutes March 04, 2026 Page 3 NEXT MEETING DATE APRIL 1, 2026. 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.