In a recent government meeting, the approval of a new mural titled \"Dancing in the Stars\" at 741 Jennings Avenue was a highlight. Presented by artist Maria March, the mural will honor the late Diane Gross, a significant figure in the local art community known for her contributions to various murals throughout Hot Springs. The design features vibrant colors that are expected to maintain their brightness over time and will complement an existing bison mural across the street, also painted by March.

During the discussion, it was noted that an initial element of the mural, a reference to \"Body Count Tattoo,\" was deemed inappropriate due to its context. The mural will instead focus on Native Americans dancing under the stars, a theme that resonated positively with the commission and the artist.

Additionally, the meeting addressed repairs needed for a historic home at 802 Elm Street. Linda Long presented concerns regarding the porch columns, suggesting a shift from square to round columns to maintain the property's historic integrity. She also proposed using composite Trex material for the porch deck. The commission agreed that further evaluation was necessary, and Scott will conduct a site visit to provide recommendations.

In other business, Joanne Nicoshe introduced a window sample for the Evans Apartments' replacement project, which features a wood composite material. No decisions were made on this matter during the meeting.