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Council reviews three mural concepts for Hillsboro; members urge dialogue with adjacent property owner
Summary
Council members reviewed three design concepts for a new public mural (grant‑funded) and recommended staff refine designs and consult the adjacent property owner and Tabor College before finalizing.
City staff presented three mural design concepts produced by BrickLAB under a $10,000 Kansas Arts Commission public arts and murals grant. The presentation summarized community engagement results (72 respondents, 39 favored a Hillsboro prairie theme), grant matching plans and timing considerations for installation on the south‑facing wall of the former bowling alley property.
Council members asked practical questions about visibility and maintenance, noting that cars parked by the adjacent dealership frequently obscure the wall. Staff and council recommended reaching out to the property owner and to Tabor College if college logos or mascots are considered for the design. "We were awarded $10,000 from the public arts and murals grant from the Kansas Arts Commission," the presenter said, noting the project requires additional local matching funds; council discussion focused on refining the chosen concept and coordinating with the property owner before moving forward.
