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Council approves MOU to host privately funded 'Beacon of Vision' monument on Route 66; artist says no city funding requested

Edmond City Council · August 26, 2024
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Council approved a memorandum of understanding with local artist Nathan Pratt for a privately funded monument called Beacon of Vision on city land near Route 66 at Post Road; the artist and staff said the project will be privately raised and, if built, will be donated to the city for operations transfer.

The Edmond City Council on Aug. 26 approved a memorandum of understanding with local artist Nathan Pratt to advance a privately funded public-art project called Beacon of Vision on city-owned property near Route 66 at Post Road.

Ryan Ochsner, director of community quality, told council that staff completed a feasibility assessment and that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommended moving forward. Ochsner said the proposed location would not preclude future park development and that the project concept had been reviewed…

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