City staff gives update on Raleigh Park African American cultural center art installations, $75,000 budget and community input

Paul (Paul Babbel) updated the board on the Raleigh Park African American cultural center project and associated public‑art installations, describing artist selections, community outreach and funding. Staff told the board the project is funded by a cultural‑history grant; total budget for the art components is approximately $75,000. "All this is $75,000," Paul said. He described how the original plan shifted from new construction to renovation when COVID‑era construction costs rose, and how the grant and project scope were adjusted to focus on interior renovation plus an exterior cultural art program. The project includes multiple artist commissions and components: a rotating set of up to 12 drawings by artist Wanda Granville (committee selected subjects including local small‑business owners and community founders), an 8' x 12'…