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Monroe schedules Feb. 11 public hearing after selecting artists for downtown mural project
Summary
Council called for a Feb. 11 public hearing on a downtown mural project. Two artists were selected from 14 submissions; the first mural is proposed for the Wiggins building at Franklin and Stewart streets using $35,000 budgeted this fiscal year.
Mayor Burns and City staff on Jan. 14 advanced the City of Monroe's downtown mural project and called for a public hearing on Feb. 11 to consider the first installation.
City planning staff member Lisa Holowell told the council the project began with a request for qualifications issued in July that drew 14 submissions; five were shortlisted and four interviewed. "You have before you a presentation on the downtown mural project and also a request for a public hearing to be held at your February council meeting," Holowell said, summarizing the selection process and next steps.
A review team of four Monroe staff members and two community leaders scored candidates on…
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