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Arts commission recommends up to $250,000 for roundabout sculpture; members warn moving trees could spark pushback
Summary
The Lakewood Arts Commission recommended a sculpture for the new roundabout near Gravity Lake with a proposed cap that the commission said "should not exceed $250,000," clarifying the cap is intended to be all‑inclusive. Members raised concerns about recently planted 8–10‑foot trees and public reaction if they are removed.
The Lakewood Arts Commission on April 6 recommended a public sculpture for the new roundabout at Gravity Lake and Motor Avenue and proposed a budget cap so "the cost of this sculpture should not exceed 250,000," the commission chair said during the meeting.
Commissioners said the cap is meant to be all‑inclusive, covering tax, design phases, materials, fabrication, lighting, site prep, delivery, installation, base prep and permits. The chair said the language was changed so council would have leeway if the sculpture came in under the…
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