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Public comment withdraws ghost-sign application; commissioners discuss red-tailed hawk sculpture, military-dog statue and other projects
Summary
A resident withdrew a ghost-sign application for the Burton Shoe storage building; commissioners then discussed art-fund limits, outstanding sculpture RFPs (red-tailed hawk), a proposed military-dog statue, downtown flag displays and upcoming community events.
During the public-comment period, Gina Garcia, owner of the Burton Shoe storage building, told the commission she was not ready to proceed with a ghost-sign application and asked to withdraw it for the year, saying the painting and mounting logistics required more preparation.
Later in the meeting commissioners reviewed remaining art-fund balances, discussed a previously approved but unfunded red-tailed hawk sculpture and related RFP and location issues, and debated whether to delay or reallocate funds to cover the Hewitt Park mural. Commissioners and staff described difficulty getting final quotes from sculptors without a confirmed installation site and noted a city preference to solicit local artists when feasible.
The commission also reviewed proposals for a military-dog statue (shipping and installation costs were raised), downtown post-office flag displays, and several community events (including a pioneer museum open house and the town’s light parade). Staff said additional funding could become available in 2026, but cautioned the commission not to assume future allocations when making current commitments.
No formal votes were taken on the red-tailed hawk or military-dog items during this meeting; commissioners asked staff to continue exploring locations and procurement options and to return with updated fiscal details.
