Landmarks Commission

Overview

Created pursuant to Chapter 17.08 of the Municipal Code. The Commission develops criteria and standards for identifying and designating landmarks and landmark sites within the city limits.

The Commission consists of seven members appointed by the Common Council, for a three year term. One of the members shall be a Common Council representative.

*The Birge Fountain Committee was dissolved by common council effective December 8, 2021. All responsibilities for the preservation and support of the Birge Fountain will now be managed by the Landmarks Commission.

Meetings

  • 1st Thursday of every month at 6:00 pm
  • City of Whitewater Municipal Building or virtual

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Staff Support

City Representative-GIS Analyst
Ben Klosky
Phone: 262-473-0142
bkloskey@whitewater-wi.gov


Members

Contact the committee by using the Board, Committee and Commission Contact Form

  • City Council Representative
    Lukas Schreiber
    Term expires: 2022
    375 N Harmony Lane, 125
    Phone: 262-337-3760
    Email Lukas Schreiber
  • Citizen Member
    Jaime Weigel
    Term Expires: 2024
  • Citizen Member
    Ben Adamitus
    Term Expires: 2024
  • Citizen Member
    Karen Coburn
    Term Expires: 2025
  • Citizen Member
    Daniel Richardson
    Term Expires: 2025
  • Citizen Member
    Kori Oberle
    Term Expires 2026
  • Citizen Member
    James Olm
    Term Expires 2026

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Effigy Mounds Maintenance Action Plan

Guides and Brochures

Whitewater Historic Landmarks Guide

The Whitewater Historical Society. the Landmarks Commission, and other contributors created the Whitewater Historical Landmarks Guide as a walking guide to Whitewater's important landmarks.

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Effigy Mounds Brochure

  1. Interactive Map
  2. Legacy for Kids
  3. FAQs

Whitewater Landmarks Interactive Map

View the Whitewater Landmarks Interactive Map.

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Documents

  1. WHITEWATER LANDMARKS COMMISSION 2021 annual report
  2. WHITEWATER LANDMARKS COMMISSION 2020 annual report
  3. Annual Report of Activities for 2019 (PDF)
  4. Annual Report of Activities for 2018 (PDF)
  5. Annual Report of Activities for 2017 (PDF)
  6. Annual Report of Activities for 2016 (PDF)
  7. Whitewater Survey of Historical Homes (PDF)
  8. Common Council Minute Book No. 1 1858-0512 thru 1883-0501 (PDF)
  9. Common Council Minute Book No. 2 1883-1892 (PDF)
  10. Common Council Minute Book No. 3 1892-1902 (PDF)

Birge Fountain Condition Report - McKay Conservators

  1. McKay 17014 Condition Assessment Final (1)

Starin Park Water Tower Structural Analysis

  1. Starin Park Water Tower Structural Analysis Report - McEnroe Consulting - Final report 2023-1-05

2018 Annual Preservation Activities Report Video

Landmarks Annual Report 2018