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Beautification commission approves new mural site after shelter wall found structurally damaged
Summary
After learning the originally planned shelter wall will be demolished for water‑damage repairs, the commission approved relocating the mural to an alternate Huntington shelter wall; the artist said supplies are already purchased and offered to rent a lift for visibility.
An artist presenting a planned mural to the Beautification and Public Art Commission said the original wall for the piece will be demolished because of internal water damage, and commissioners voted to approve a new site at the Huntington shelter on Jan. 12.
The artist told the commission she had purchased paint and supplies and was prepared to proceed on warmer days. She said the contractor and the shelter‑services director, Ross Schafer, informed her that the damaged wall would not be rebuilt for at least a year, prompting the request to move the mural to an alternate location.
Commissioners asked technical questions about wall texture and visibility from the road and discussed options such as painting above a narrow textured strip or renting a scissor lift to raise the mural above parked vehicles. The artist said she would be willing to pay to rent a scissor lift so the work would be visible above cars.
"I actually bought all the supplies," the artist said during the discussion. Commissioners noted shelter staff had expressed support in a written message and moved to approve the new location. The chair called for an 'Aye' vote and stated, "Motion carries." The commission did not specify a timeline for completion; staff was asked to follow up on logistics.
Commissioners encouraged the artist to coordinate with staff on visibility and technical prep and suggested publicity when the mural is ready for public viewing.
