Arts manager: Veterans Memorial Park moves toward fabrication contract; mural plaque and gallery refinishing planned
November 06, 2025 | Carlsbad, San Diego County, California
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Craddock told the commission the next step is the fabrication and delivery contract for the Veterans Memorial Park installation and noted the department is coordinating closely with Public Works and Transportation on that project. He also said the Historic Preservation Commission is scheduled to consider a proposal to install a historic plaque recognizing the '4 stages of history' mural that sits on the side of the Circle K building near the Boys & Girls Club in the Barrio.
Staff said the current gallery exhibition closes Dec. 14 and that the gallery will be closed in January for floor and baseboard refinishing to improve visitor experience. Craddock reported that the council-approved budget added staff capacity: the department will bring on three part-time production technicians with experience at regional theaters and two part-time administrative staff to support arts education and performance programs.
On staffing and facilities, Craddock described approximately when roles will be active and why the hires were needed: the department cited recent completion of a major renovation to Schulman Auditorium and the increased need for experienced production technicians. The transcript references renovation figures inconsistently; staff noted a recent multi-million-dollar renovation but provided two differing figures in remarks. The record here reflects the department’s reported plan; no construction contract for the park was awarded at the Nov. 6 meeting and no formal action was taken by the Arts Commission on these project items.
Commissioners welcomed the updates and were referred to Council and Public Works for formal construction contracting and timelines.
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