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Council approves Galaga/Pac‑Man themed mural at US‑12 arcade on West Michigan Avenue
Summary
The council unanimously approved a proposed mural at 1234830 West Michigan Avenue after the DDA recommended it; the petitioner said the mural supports downtown public‑art and family attraction goals.
The Wayne City Council unanimously approved a proposed mural for the US‑12 arcade building on West Michigan Avenue on June 3 after the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) recommended approval.
City staff said the city’s sign code (Chapter 12.2205) allows murals, but murals within the DDA district require DDA approval before council review. The petitioner, John Gocce, told councilmembers the design—drawn from classic video games such as Pac‑Man and Galaga—will add color and help create a family‑friendly downtown attraction.
The petitioner said work will likely take place this summer. The DDA board reviewed the mural on May 21 and recommended approval; staff included a rendering in the council packet. Councilmembers praised the mural as a community draw, noting similar public art that serves as photo opportunities in neighboring communities. The motion to approve was made by a councilmember and carried by voice vote.
Council discussion highlighted the city’s ongoing downtown revitalization efforts and the DDA’s goal to incorporate public art; no changes to the mural were requested during the council meeting. The petitioner indicated bricks and side panels will be painted as part of the artist’s vision and that the mural is timed to support downtown events such as the seasonal “cruise.”
