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Residents urge broader programming at proposed Spruill arts center; Pruitt Health representative seeks vote clarification
Summary
A resident with public art commission experience urged an expanded, community‑focused program for the proposed Spruill arts center; a representative for Pruitt Health asked the council to clarify the recorded variances and waivers for his client's application.
During public comment, Susan Todd Rocky (2678 Frontier Trail) addressed the council about the Spruill Center plan for the former City Hall, drawing on her public art commission experience and suggesting the city pilot the arts center for two years and program space for performance, education and outreach. "I would suggest that you do it as a 2 year, let's see if this works?" she said, asking the council to consider broader community programming beyond studios and craft sales.
Later, Baxter Russell, speaking as a representative for Pruitt Health, thanked the council for approving part of the application and requested clarification on how variances and waivers were recorded—stating that his team had expected variance 2 (the buffer variance) to be denied and two waivers to be approved. The council chair indicated no change was necessary in the record.
