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Auburn council gives conceptual approval to Highway 49 roundabout sculpture, encourages fundraising

Auburn City Council · March 9, 2026
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Summary

The Auburn City Council gave conceptual approval to a Toyon-leaf sculpture by Deanna Marsh Studio for the Highway 49 roundabout and encouraged private fundraising; final installation still requires Caltrans approval and about $250,000 in private contributions.

The Auburn City Council on March 9 voted to approve in concept a proposed public-art installation for the Highway 49 roundabout, clearing the way for fundraising and submission to Caltrans for final approval. April Maynard, chair of the Auburn Arts Commission, told council the selection process used an objective rubric and that Deanna Marsh Studio’s leaf-based design ranked highest among eight proposals.

"The Marsh proposal was just definitely the…

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