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Council approves two sculptures for Amlee Treehouse greenbelt; donor funds $150,000
Summary
The council approved two public‑art commissions by artist Ken McCall for the Amlee Treehouse Phase 2 greenbelt—a high‑arched leaf installation (up to $100,000) and a dandelion piece (up to $50,000)—to be funded by a $150,000 donation from Amlee Residential, with an amendment requiring revised renderings for the smaller dandelion before fabrication.
Parks & Recreation Director Janet Tidwell presented staff’s recommendation on March 10 for two public‑art installations to be sited in the new 0.7‑acre greenbelt adjacent to the Amlee Treehouse Phase 2 development.
Tidwell said the town issued a national RFQ that drew 39 submissions (13 from Texas artists). A selection committee composed of town staff, representatives of the Addison Arbor Foundation and Amlee Residential shortlisted artists and…
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