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Donor-funded bronze sculptures proposed for Cook Family Park; council asks for fuller plan
Summary
The Cook Family and Heritage Arts Foundation proposed donor-funded bronze sculptures and steel pillars for Cook Family Park; one life-size grouping is estimated at $70,000 while a set of three pillars is estimated at $220,000 and would need community fundraising. Council members asked about location, vandalism, and donor recognition.
The Pleasant Grove City Council heard a donor-driven public-art proposal for Cook Family Park during its Aug. 5 work session. Scott Darrington, the city administrator, said the Cook Family approached the city about adding art to the park and that Heritage Arts Foundation representative Bob Hanson has been working with the family on potential installations.
Mr. Hanson described one donor-funded, life-size bronze grouping by artist Scott Streadbeck that the Cook Family is willing to fund and estimated its cost at about $70,000. "This would be a commissioned piece that would cost approximately $70,000," he said, and he showed council members example images of Streadbeck’s work in other communities. Hanson also described a second concept—three steel pillars with bronze elements—priced at roughly $220,000 that would rely on broader community buy-in.
Council members sought details about siting and security. Council Member Cyd LeMone asked whether the images shown were examples or final concepts; Hanson clarified they were examples of the artist’s prior work. Council Member Steve Rogers expressed support for community buy-in and asked whether donor names could be etched into the pillars; Administrator Darrington said donor recognition and naming would be addressed in a more comprehensive plan if Council supports the concept.
The council did not take a formal vote; staff said a more detailed proposal, including site plans, fundraising strategy, and security/anchoring details, would be brought back if the council signals support. The proposal as presented relies on private donor funding rather than tax dollars and would include installation details intended to deter vandalism.
