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Council approves two donated sculptures for Beltway Green space; third piece previously cleared
Summary
The City Council approved two sculptures donated by the Addison Arbor Foundation for the Beltway Drive green space and confirmed a previously approved Blue Butterfly stained‑glass piece; staff and foundation representatives discussed size, materials, lighting and security.
The Addison City Council on June 10 approved installation of two donated sculptures — Harmony Birds by Dale Rogers and Continuous Loops by Eugene Perry — in the Beltway Drive green space, following a presentation by the Addison Arbor Foundation and parks staff.
Jay Irig, president of the Addison Arbor Foundation, described Harmony Birds as Corten steel with stainless‑steel accents and a stainless‑steel cardinal, roughly 89 inches tall on a 42‑inch base. Continuous Loops, by Florida artist Eugene Perry, is bronze with a stainless‑steel orb, about 98 inches tall on an 8‑foot base. The foundation noted that Blue Butterfly by Texas artist Julie Ritchie, a stained‑glass work, had been approved previously and will be installed in a pollinator patch.
Jana Tidwell, director of parks and recreation, and council members discussed lighting and security. Tidwell said the town typically relies first on pedestrian site lighting and will add adjustable pole‑mounted fixtures or ground conduit as needed. She also said a security camera would be installed at the location and that contractors are asked to install conduit at each pollinator patch to allow future lighting adjustments without additional excavation.
Council members asked about proximity to residences and possible light spill; staff said fixtures use cut‑off shrouds and will be positioned to avoid creating glare for motorists or light intrusion into residential properties. Installation timing was discussed; staff estimated installations to be complete by September, with the AutoCast entry (public art registration) to follow.
Motions to approve the two donations (agenda items 5A and 5B) passed unanimously. Council thanked the foundation for the art and staff for their work on the park improvements.
