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Hayden council accepts donated Terry Lee sculpture after debate over approval process
Summary
The Hayden City Council voted to accept a donated bronze sculpture by artist Terry Lee for placement in McIntyre Family Park. One council member voted against the acceptance, citing concerns about lack of public review and a closed unveiling; the council directed the Arts Commission to develop a formal public-art process.
Hayden — The Hayden City Council voted to accept a donated bronze sculpture by artist Terry Lee for installation in McIntyre Family Park, with a recorded roll-call showing at least four yes votes and one no vote.
A council member objected to the timing and process, saying the project was developed privately over two years, invitations for a planned unveiling had been circulated and the planned unveiling would be a closed event despite placing a permanent work in a public park. "Permanent installations on city property, especially in public parks, should go through a transparent approval process well in advance," the council member said during the meeting.
The donation was presented by Stephanie Satterfield, who told the council that multiple local businesses…
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