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Commission gets public input on Esperanza Park sculpture; over 500 survey responses so far
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Staff told the Public Arts Commission the Esperanza Park sculpture selection is in final phases: 148 initial applicants pared to three finalists (four concepts), an online survey launched April 6 has received more than 500 responses, and the commission will select a recommendation on May 12 before forwarding it to the City Council on May 27.
City staff told the Cathedral City Public Arts Commission that the Esperanza Park public‑art selection is in its final phases and that community input has been substantial.
Anne Bendrick said the selection panel winnowed 148 artist submissions to three finalists that collectively produced four concepts. The city launched an online survey on April 6 and, as of the commission meeting, had received “over 500 responses,” staff said. Paper ballots and neighborhood outreach (including outreach to Agua Caliente School) are planned to ensure residents without easy computer access can participate.
Staff said engineering and other city technical reviewers have been engaged in the selection process; staff does not expect major structural issues with the finalists but will report any such concerns to the commission. The commission will consider the solicited input and is scheduled to make a recommendation at its May 12 meeting; staff will forward the commission's recommendation to city council for an award of contract at the May 27 council meeting.
Next steps: staff will compile survey and paper‑ballot feedback, provide any technical assessments from engineering, and bring a recommendation and supporting materials to the May 12 commission meeting.
