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Key updates: One of four finalists for a proposed lion sculpture told staff she already has a completed lion of the correct size and will submit that existing piece rather than create a new sculpture. Staff said the artist indicated she could not complete a new design within the project budget; as a result, procurement paperwork to county council (anticipated Oct. 7) will note the artist’s option to submit the existing piece and that the board’s previously approved stipend amount will effectively be reduced for that submission. Staff said contracts for the remaining finalists will proceed through procurement after council action.

Separately, staff said the Justice Center wall mosaic, Senior Center security gate and Nature Center sculpture have been approved by the board and are now with the county procurement office; procurement work varies by project. A library donation and acceptance contract has been drafted and shared with the artist; the contract includes clauses covering future deaccessioning (contacting the artist or family, and transfer to another nonprofit rather than sale for profit) and options for the artist to retain or assign copyright/licensing.

Other notes: Pollyanna Plaque is installed and adjusted to an accessible height; a ribbon cutting for a donated piece was publicized in local press and staff invited board members to attend. White Rock pottery relocation remains in progress with no new update provided.

Why it matters: Procurement and donation steps move artworks from selection to installation and affect timelines, budget allocations and future public engagement activities.

Next steps: Council consideration (Oct. 7) for lion sculpture procurement; procurement office to prepare and execute contracts; staff to oversee installation and public‑engagement pieces once contracts are executed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Los Alamos County - Arts in Public Places Advisory Board on 2025-09-25 5:30 PM","oneSentenceSummary","Staff updated the board on procurement and donation items: one lion sculpture finalist will submit an existing work, the Justice Center mosaic and other installations are in procurement, a library donation contract awaits artist selection, and a ribbon cutting is scheduled.","taxTitle","Los Alamos, New Mexico","taxId",51137,"location","New Mexico","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5974730,"Consultant recommends moving 'Tranquility' out of pond; White Rock wind sculptures show conservation challenges",243,3843000,4086000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5832988-d70e1e3964db1c1825c18eeb0f2f4fb5&start=3843&end=4086","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5832988-d70e1e3964db1c1825c18eeb0f2f4fb5/thumbnail_3843000.jpg","/articles/5974730/New-Mexico/Consultant-recommends-moving-Tranquility-out-of-pond-White-Rock-wind-sculptures-show-conservation-challenges","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5974730-bc8fc9c2e80102f52a6796bf344d55b5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770393889&Signature=oT6JzxPtY1hrh89yYMnV21UaZmjdPirdJqorRnnc8qZH6ykcSgGJjRVFg3vRcD1DfxsXBrrXGgS66~ZXzbHmPeYaNQohGlWyZ-ii8~Ajhi0XCnCOyWrpa3dOYpBTEjNzuyj53EA48L~ZZQBgWc6lzhdsgOsw7ZPE-UQdB5pZIn5~RJoiRH~nYIqSf7mIOY83~j-j6OI6nC3tuxdsjFfwfhBlys4piHzPRp7ntwcj2nGTaZcwSFQW5Jei1Plot0u7Lrjf~DrNDhCJjW-fSfU6nF0zeS6J4pgKOmLnlMmYU3bJR9DLnaJdT3AuRxU3dZsGzV9GNjV2mljjAnTePEzGTw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A conservation contractor’s field visit and follow‑up summary — relayed to the Art and Public Places Board by staff — recommended relocating the pond sculpture Tranquility out of the water, citing rusting and prolonged exposure to bird droppings and pond conditions.

Staff summarized answers from the contractor, who recommended against placing permanent sculptures in the pond because of accelerated corrosion and contamination risks. The summary said a thick accumulation of bird droppings had required extended cleaning during the contractor’s most recent visit; staff described removing an approximately 10‑inch accumulation in one cleaning session. The contractor recommended relocation out of the water to preserve the piece and reduce long‑term conservation costs, while noting that such a move may conflict with the artist’s original intent to site the sculpture in the pond.

On other works, the contractor found the Clowns (the mosaic/concrete work near the library) is deteriorating and that repair work could be scheduled next year; staff reported the back concrete area shows losses that can be fixed. The contractor also recommended continued annual washing and inspections of the kinetic wind sculptures at Mesa Public Library and said some White Rock kinetic pieces may have lost protective coatings and face higher conservation costs. For some pieces, the contractor concluded that replacement may cost less than repeated lift‑and‑conserve cycles.

Why it matters: Conservation choices determine whether works are repaired, moved, replaced or decommissioned; they also affect future budgets. The contractor’s recommendation to relocate Tranquility would require board discussion about artist intent, conservation costs and site selection.

Next steps: Staff said the contractor’s full summary and report will be provided to the board and that the board can place relocation or repair proposals on a future agenda.","A conservation contractor advised relocating the pond sculpture 'Tranquility' out of water and reported the clowns and some White Rock kinetic sculptures need treatment; the board asked for the contractor’s written report at a future meeting.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5974735,"Community Services presents year‑end report highlighting national recognition and local projects",1118,1849000,2967000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5832988-d70e1e3964db1c1825c18eeb0f2f4fb5&start=1849&end=2967","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5832988-d70e1e3964db1c1825c18eeb0f2f4fb5/thumbnail_1849000.jpg","/articles/5974735/New-Mexico/Community-Services-presents-yearend-report-highlighting-national-recognition-and-local-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5974735-ddf28af5dc1e199ab7990eba963cd46b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770393889&Signature=ko52uh60om7xiekQqCoXg4HQquVAjr66b6pkwfw8re5N899KEt3PtL86DOqta3goMtHSnhAWe5Yvp6l8v6BK~wl9A7PlOnOwl6TLq5I4ks3WklY4cZWHH3LPpq6Xz4nB9veT28yYj0GxtqxGCkLCaFszWAECAaLglL1TW7ezBE1pr2~-4vziZz9yhfNqbG6KTRLw5yeB8uOKlBZp-WeAVH3kgepgtl~89Hhc~OYjz9SJXPE4bBLTCFGukkshDDWIRC5WG2bnB3QucGhpmyYxH3NMV87eFG3M8Ck4N9jB6ocDqMYlnLGWnPBs-SyVevl~ydAaxntv-Qj9eJVBCMlYAA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Los Alamos County’s Community Services Department presented a year‑end report to the Art and Public Places Board outlining program growth, national recognition and capital projects in design or construction.

“This national recognition by our peers validates what we’ve been working toward over the past five years,” the department’s presenter said, describing the department’s selection as a gold‑medal finalist by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration. The presenter said the department did not win the grand plaque but plans to apply again next year.

The presentation listed accomplishments and metrics the department attributed to the past year: adoption of continuous improvement training, improvements to online registration, consolidation of library part‑time roles into two full‑time positions, and the addition of another certified parks and recreation professional. Staff reported 22 public information sessions and six surveys in the past year; department social media reach across Facebook and Instagram exceeded 119,000 people and Facebook page visits totaled more than 26,000.

Capital and renovation work described in the report included completion of two play‑lot designs, renovations at Sprio Senior and Ben Ryan fields, renovation of two athletic courts (described as requiring 93 truckloads of concrete), installation of a permanent chiller at the ice rink, and near‑term construction for Brewer Arena grandstand and ADA upgrades. Staff said the golf course renovation was substantially complete and that an outdoor classroom at the Mesa Public Library is nearly ready for construction.

On social and health programs, staff noted expansions in mental‑health partnerships, an opioid‑prevention training for the Elks Lodge, a coalition called LAUNCH to expand suicide‑prevention training, and work on a coordinated crisis response plan using sequential intercept modeling. The department also reported 1,800 combined library and recreation events or programs for the year.

Why it matters: The report signals continued investment in county recreation, accessibility upgrades and mental‑health partnerships. Several projects will require future council approvals and construction contracts.

Next steps listed by staff include Brewer Arena grandstand construction, library outdoor classroom build, new playgrounds at 30 Seventh Street and Pinon Park, Phase II athletic‑court renovations, bio‑canyon trailhead upgrades, and a Rose Garden deer fence design and installation.","County Community Services reported a year of program expansion, national recognition as an NRPA gold‑medal finalist, ADA upgrades, and a slate of upcoming construction and accessibility projects.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5974738,"Art board approves community arts questionnaire, agrees revisions and non‑statistical scope",1588,121000,1709000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5832988-d70e1e3964db1c1825c18eeb0f2f4fb5&start=121&end=1709","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5832988-d70e1e3964db1c1825c18eeb0f2f4fb5/thumbnail_121000.jpg","/articles/5974738/New-Mexico/Art-board-approves-community-arts-questionnaire-agrees-revisions-and-nonstatistical-scope","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5974738-fe57ea355b6905558e5135368579c5fb/orig.mp4?Expires=1770393889&Signature=anOuo3j8B3sWzYcK73nfWFI~~VJaNQQVUx4LmrA70i7cIOebKhyJx3XzoIRIMGAf~m97Xc-L-m0Vd9JaKbNchyfh7KcLlmwffBl0~P0CiK7MCiXVXsA6jFFk69o60P-G5eaIDNsepmOIqXnbixT7UkcmmC4b9ViyCVhA9mS3YUzaoy6Ivi766TNewpa29ZRBm0u0aYYZqK6LRz3HFevLj1dVBM4Sg1VcBMgy11IQTfjKHIOlz0jB1uqt~gKDMtsdpWIpwEN5GzCCIsMFKiy3Lsg2n4BF9xBAJWiHp~dsRPqNM0mYpvyeTTGCLjdrhP~LyMPVKLC9cSA7BbfwyP14SA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Art and Public Places Board voted to approve a revised community arts questionnaire, asking staff to reorder sections and make edits discussed during the meeting while noting the tool is a qualitative, non‑statistically valid instrument. The motion was made by board member Tim and seconded by board member Jasmine; members voted “all in favor.”

Board members debated several changes before the vote, including removing an on‑screen “confetti” animation that some said was visually distracting on phones, moving questions about potential decommissioning of public artwork higher in the questionnaire so more respondents would see them, and whether to include household income or a neighborhood‑of‑residence question in the demographics section. Several board members stressed that all demographic questions should remain optional and that limiting multiple‑choice selections to a maximum of three per question would encourage clearer responses.

The board’s stated purpose for the questionnaire is qualitative community input to inform art selection, placement and deaccessioning decisions rather than to produce statistically representative results. Board member Tim moved the approval “with the understanding that it utilizes a non statistically valid methodology intended to gather qualitative community input,” language the board incorporated before the vote.

Why it matters: The questionnaire will inform future public‑art decisions, including whether and how to deaccession pieces the board may consider for removal or relocation. Board members emphasized using the survey to identify which works are widely recognized and which neighborhoods are underrepresented in public‑art engagement.

Supporting details: Discussion items the board flagged for staff follow‑up included: (1) remove or make optional the confetti animation on mobile devices, (2) reorder sections to present decommissioning/attachment questions earlier so more respondents reach them, (3) keep demographic items optional but consider adding a neighborhood‑of‑residence question as more actionable than household income, and (4) keep selection limits (up to three choices) on category questions to improve data usefulness. The board also agreed the survey should allow respondents to pause and return later via a landing page.

The board directed staff to implement the agreed edits and to publish the questionnaire as a qualitative outreach tool; no additional formal action or budget allocation was taken at the meeting.","The Art and Public Places Board approved a revised community arts questionnaire after debate over length, demographic questions and question order; the board noted the survey is qualitative and not statistically valid.","actionData","errors"]

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