Chair: group gives consensus OK to hire artist Destry for $1,400 climbing-wall mural

Participants in a public meeting agreed by consensus to spend up to $1,400 to hire artist Destry to paint the facility climbing wall, with the work discussed for completion by July 4, according to the meeting transcript.

The speaker, labeled in the transcript as Chair, proposed using Destry — who previously painted a mural on the side of the swimming pool — to update the climbing wall’s appearance and said, “I say full speed ahead.” The Chair added they would forward their paperwork to spend the money but emphasized they preferred to proceed only with the group’s approval.

Members discussed placement and practical details, noting options such as the playground side and concerns about painting over the climbing handles. One participant questioned whether a formal motion was needed; another replied, “Not for $1,400,” and the group agreed that consensus and approval were sufficient for this expense.

The transcript records no formal ordinance or written contract details and does not identify a funding source. The discussion centered on design, timeline and ensuring broad agreement before altering park infrastructure.

After the mural discussion, a motion to adjourn was recorded; the mover is identified only by the first name Mike in the transcript, a second was made, and an audible voice vote was taken. The meeting adjourned shortly afterward.

The transcript does not name the governing body holding the meeting, does not specify who will sign any purchase or contract, and does not record a formal roll-call vote on the mural expenditure. The $1,400 figure and a target completion by July 4 are taken verbatim from the exchange in the transcript.