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O'Fallon council OKs using Cultural Arts funds for roundabout artwork, asks staff to reflect choice in midyear budget

O'Fallon City Council · September 12, 2025
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Summary

Councilmembers gave staff a 'head nod' to use $15,000 from the Cultural Arts Commission and the remainder from the general fund (not streets) toward a proposed roundabout artwork, and asked staff to include the direction in a midyear budget adjustment.

Councilmembers on Sept. 11 discussed how to fund artwork planned for a new city-controlled roundabout, with several members urging caution about using road-repair dollars and others pointing out the Cultural Arts Commission (CAC) has funds available. Councilmember Debbie Cook told the council she had re-watched the Cultural Arts Commission meeting and found $15,000 available that could be used toward the piece. "They do have…

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