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Commission amends public-art budget to advance two bronze carousel figures for city birthday unveiling
Summary
The Parks and Arts Commission amended its art budget to move forward with two bronze carousel figures—aiming for an unveiling at the city's July celebration—and rearranged mural funding to keep the overall program on schedule; the motion passed unanimously.
The commission voted unanimously to amend the public-art budget to prioritize two bronze carousel figures intended as interactive birthday artwork to be installed in Pavilion Park and unveiled during the city's birthday celebration. Staff and commissioners described the carousel figures as a nod to local history and an interactive piece for children.
Staff explained the change is primarily a timing and sequencing adjustment: money already approved for 2025 carryover projects (originally assigned to the Mission Roundabout art and murals) would be reprioritized so the carousel figures could move forward this year and meet a July installation timeline. Staff said the artist indicated availability and that a down payment would be required so work could proceed through the winter.
Commissioners also discussed a possible delay to the Kramer Parkway sculpture installation because structural engineering and foundation work remain outstanding; staff said that uncertainty could require carrying that project into 2026. Staff recommended treating the carousel figures as phase 1 of the city birthday art and scheduling remaining mural projects according to leftover funds.
Ending: Staff will meet with the artist to confirm cost and installation schedules and will return with final estimates; the commission approved the budget amendment to proceed.
