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Mural proposals and traffic‑control box wrapping move toward council review; adopt‑a‑spot update given
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Staff said five artists have visited the overpass site and will present cost estimates to city council on May 19 for possible use of unallocated funds; restroom mural work at Willow Creek Park can proceed from the operating budget. Staff also reported a recently installed traffic‑control box wrap and discussed expanding the program with art‑improvement funds.
Staff updated the board on public‑art projects and small beautification efforts. For an overpass mural, five artists have inspected the site and are preparing quotes; staff will present the project to the City Council on May 19 to solicit support for using unallocated funds given the mural's scale and potential for public debate.
“The reason that we're wanting to bring forward a presentation to city council first is because of the high cost associated with a mural project at the overpass,” Staff member said, adding that council feedback will guide whether unallocated funds can be used and what scope the board should pursue.
The smaller Willow Creek Park restroom mural falls within existing operating budget authority and will not require council approval; staff expected to return with artist quotes and a selection recommendation. Staff also noted a traffic‑control box wrap at Knowles and Longhorn was recently installed and the payment is pending. Staff suggested that up to $25,000–$30,000 allocated for art improvements could allow expansion of the traffic‑control box wrapping program in a future fiscal year.
The board received an adopt‑a‑spot update: Opel (Opal) Bridal Park reopened after renovations and one spot at the recreation center is currently adopted and maintained; staff will post recognition of adoptees on social media.
Next step: staff will present mural quotes and council feedback, then return to the board with recommended artists and budgets.
