Staff reported that the Coachmen Park mural program is effectively complete, with the final mural wall installed in January by artist Jenna Morello and plans to rotate murals on a three-year cycle.

Amber Brace, Arts and Cultural Affairs Manager, said, "With this, all of the mural walls that were dedicated to public artwork are now complete," and that rotations would begin in October 2026. Brace also noted one remaining mural intended for the back of the BayCare Sound is currently on hold.

The board then discussed the idea of using Coachmen Park for rotating large-scale, photo-oriented exhibits to attract repeat visitors. Amber Brace said she is exploring hosting the traveling "world's largest rubber duck" exhibit and that city staff are in discussions with a potential sponsor; she said the group is ideally targeting November 2025 but that "nothing is finalized yet." Members discussed logistics, lifecycle and reuse: a board member asked how pieces would be redeployed when a rotation ends and staff responded that touring exhibits usually follow an established schedule and are transported to other host cities.

Board members suggested additional benefits if a large temporary exhibit were integrated with schools, local programming and fundraising. One board member proposed school outreach and lesson materials; another noted possible fundraising tie-ins such as duck-race-style charity events run by external organizers. Brace said the exhibit sponsor would likely manage event elements and ticketing, while the city would host the art installation.

Members also discussed alternatives to large iconic pieces, noting rotating exhibits could give visitors a reason to return and serve different audience interests. No final decision was made; staff will continue sponsor discussions and return with more details if a commitment is reached.