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Arts commission moves ahead with Mar Vista bathroom mural; call to artists planned
Summary
The commission discussed dimensions, surface prep and a May call to artists for a proposed Mar Vista Park restroom mural, flagged a roughly $7,000 budget and the need to check whether council approval is required for contracts at or above the staff-cited threshold.
The Normandy Park Arts Commission advanced plans for a mural on the Mar Vista Park restroom, discussing size, surface prep and a proposed call to artists with a target timeline aimed at completion before mid‑August park construction closures.
Committee member (S6) provided measurements: the front elevation is about "17 feet by 9 feet," with side panels roughly 9½ by 7 feet; the building has wood siding on the exterior requiring primer and possible anti‑graffiti coating. Commissioners favored a timeless, nature‑inspired design and suggested limiting the paint palette to keep the mural durable.
Budget and procurement: Staff (S1) said the draft budget included $7,000 for the mural and raised the question of whether the contract would require city council approval depending on procurement thresholds (S1 cited rules that indicate either a $5,000 or $7,500 limit, exact citation not specified). Commissioners discussed calling for artists in May with judging in June and painting in July so the work would finish before mid‑August park construction begins.
Next steps: the commission tasked a small committee (Colin and Dina) to draft a call to artists, coordinate primer and prep with public works, confirm the exact procurement threshold with the city manager or council clerk, and return with an executed call timeline and cost estimate. Commissioners discussed possible volunteer primer days and public outreach tied to Music in the Park.
Quotes in the meeting emphasized the scale and schedule: "It's 17 feet by 9 feet on the front," a commissioner said while describing the mural surface. Commissioners also discussed that a council contract approval may be required if the contract amount exceeds the city's procurement threshold.
