Springville — Councilmembers reviewed two final designs for custom manhole covers during the consent‑agenda presentation, including a storm‑drain design by a local emerging artist.

Emily (presenter) explained that the committee had narrowed an initial pool of submissions down through rounds of review and revisions. Committee members and contributors named during the presentation included Public Art Coordinator Leslie Gliese; public works employee Braden Nelson; committee members Jake Nostrom, Logan Milsap (noted as "from city council" in the presentation), Cindy Sweat (Parks Board), Jenny Coats (museum) and artist Mark Mason.

The presenter singled out the storm‑drain design as the work of Zoe Barris, a recent high‑school graduate, calling it "a big accomplishment for her." The committee described a multi‑stage selection process: an initial round of roughly 20–30 submissions, narrowed to a small set of finalists and then to two final designs for sewer and storm drain lids.

Councilmembers asked clarifying questions about artist statements and design intent. One councilmember offered a personal interpretation of the sewer design (relating it to compost and plant growth); presenters said they would defer to the artist statements where available. The presentation concluded with council appreciation for the project and staff.

Staff credited Leslie Gliese and committee members for their work selecting the designs and noted that the project was an example of youth engagement in public art. The item moved on without formal action beyond inclusion on the consent agenda.