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Ogden council approves Olympic-themed mural and related public art funding
Summary
On Oct. 21, 2025, the Ogden City Council adopted Ordinance 2025-33 and Resolution 2025-20 to fund an Olympic-themed mural along Kiesel Avenue, approving a project budget supported by a mix of city public art funds and outside donations. Council voted by roll call to approve both measures.
Ogden City Council on Oct. 21 approved a city-funded public art project and its implementing resolution to install an Olympic-themed mural on the west face of the parking garage along Kiesel Avenue, a connector between the Junction District, the Ogden Amphitheatre and historic 25th Street.
The mural project is intended to celebrate Ogden’s culture and provide a visible public-art landmark ahead of the 2034 Winter Olympics. Planning staff told the council the project budget is $210,000 with public art funds covering up to $110,000 of that amount; staff said the city’s public-art contribution would fall to $87,500 if proposed outside donations arrive as expected.
Lori Buckley, planning division staff, summarized the project and the funding partners and said the mural will “celebrate our upcoming 2034 Winter Olympics, but also highlight Ogden's culture and identity.” Buckley said partners and donors include a Weber County grant through RAMP, Visit Ogden, Snow Basin, MarketStar and the…
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