Garden Club requests permission for two freestanding murals in Lebanon's mini park and Square

A Garden Club representative asked the Lebanon City Council committee on March 2 for permission to install two temporary murals on city property — one in the mini park and one near the Square — using repurposed marine‑grade plywood mounted on removable posts.

The presenter described plans to engage students (elementary through high school or college) to design and paint the boards, said nothing would be attached to buildings and emphasized the structures would be removable: "On the on the 1 that's facing the street, there would be, like, 3 boards of marine grade plywood... And then on the backside, there would be 4 by 4 posts put into the ground. No cement," the presenter said. City staff confirmed they would draft a formal proposal and put the item on next week's agenda for formal consideration.

Why it matters: The proposal is pitched as a temporary, low‑impact beautification effort using recycled Garden Tour boards and offers a student engagement component. Committee members asked clarifying questions about location, attachment methods and whether permission would be needed from specific building owners; staff said the request would be written up for an agenda item so the council can make a formal decision.

Next steps: Staff will prepare a formal agenda item with maps and a written proposal for the committee to consider at the next meeting. If approved, the project will proceed on a temporary and removable basis with the option to remove the boards if the city later decides against their placement.

The meeting did not include a formal vote on the murals; the item will return to the committee in written form for a decision.