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Council approves production of mirrored‑steel sculpture for Central Plaza
Summary
Council authorized staff to move forward with production of an 11‑foot mirror‑finish stainless‑steel sculpture for Central Plaza. The artist recommended annual hose cleaning; staff noted a ground‑mounted plaque acknowledging the Marion Chamber sponsorship and tentatively scheduled installation for June.
Seth (city staff) presented a three‑dimensional rendering of a proposed 11‑foot mirror‑finish, marine‑grade stainless‑steel sculpture for Central Plaza. The artist recommended annual cleaning (hose down) and discouraged coatings that would reduce the mirrored effect; coatings remain an option if glare issues arise.
Seth said the sculpture would sit north of the ice loop and be integrated into the existing plaza landscaping; a ground‑mounted plaque will identify the work, provide the artist’s statement and acknowledge the Marion Chamber of Commerce as sponsor. Staff recommended moving the design to production and estimated a June installation date if production proceeds on schedule.
Council members discussed pedestrian access and recommended adding durable walk‑in surfaces and landscaping as needed to accommodate photo‑taking and public interaction. No formal vote was recorded in the transcript beyond the council’s concurrence to proceed to production.
What’s next: staff will proceed with production and finalize installation details (plaque wording, landscaping, surfacing) and a June installation timeline.
