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Council approves public art for four UTA Mid Valley Express stops in Murray

6440123 · October 22, 2025

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Summary

The council approved an agreement with UTA to install artwork at four Mid Valley Express stations in Murray—Murray Boulevard north/south and Murray Central north/south—paying fabrication costs while UTA will install and maintain the pieces.

Murray City approved a resolution Oct. 21 authorizing an agreement with the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) for artwork to be installed on four Mid Valley Express (MVX) bus stations that run through the city.

City arts staff and the project’s art-selection committee chose artist Paul Heath to produce four panels of site-specific imagery depicting local features such as the Jordan River Parkway, Wheeler Farm, the smelter area and city landmarks. The city previously budgeted and paid artist fees (the art-selection process and artist compensation were part of last year’s budget), and the council approved paying the remaining fabrication costs (approximately $4,000 for vinyl-on-glass panels) while UTA will install the panels and handle ongoing maintenance.

At the council meeting, project staff described the artwork scheme and installation process; Rowan Coates, city staff presenting the item, said UTA will install the vinyl panels on the glass backing of the MVX shelters and that installation is expected early next year. Council members asked for image files for review; staff agreed to circulate the approved art images to council members.

Action: Council Member Diane Turner moved to adopt the resolution approving the agreement with UTA; Council Member Scott Goodman seconded. The roll-call vote was unanimous: Council Member Paul Pickett — Aye; Council Member Cotter — Aye; Council Member Scott Goodman — Aye; Council Member Diane Turner — Aye; Council Member Adam Hawk — Aye.

Ending: With installation and maintenance managed by UTA, the city’s financial commitment is limited to fabrication; staff said they will provide council with schedule updates and image files prior to installation.