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Proposed ordinance amending Sec. 24.17.010(D)(2) of the Wauwatosa Municipal Code relative to the composition of the Historic Preservation Commission
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Submitted by:
Tammy Szudy
Department:
Development
A. Background/Options
At the November 12, 2024 Government Affairs Committee meeting, Mayor McBride introduced a proposed ordinance increasing the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) composition in order to add the current Wauwatosa Historical Society Executive Director as a Commission member. The Mayor’s memo and proposed ordinance that was revised after the Government Affairs Committee meeting is attached. Here is the link to the meeting with video:
<https://wauwatosacitywi.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1136730&GUID=1762EBD7-D09C-4766-86C2-79CCC3347F33&Options=info|&Search>=
B. Staff Comments
Staff suggested keeping the composition at seven members due to voting but more importantly, quorum concerns. Increasing to eight requires a quorum of five and many years ago, the Commission composition was decreased from nine to seven due to quorum difficulties. The attached ordinance provide for a transition of eight members until there is a vacancy upon which the Commission will revert to seven members.
C. Recommendation
Staff recommends approval and setting a public hearing date of January 28, 2025.