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Commission prioritizes mural restoration and launches oral-history planning
Summary
Members recommended restoring an existing mural (G & Railroad) as a priority, discussed potential local and regional artists and funding sources, and proposed an oral-history partnership with the local museum to capture longtime residents' stories.
Commissioners recommended prioritizing restoration of an existing, weathered mural on G and Railroad and outlined next steps to scope the project and identify costs and expertise.
Commissioners noted that mural restoration requires scaffolding, paint, safety planning and qualified conservators. They discussed local artists who may assist, donor lists from the original project and possibilities for historic-preservation funding. One commissioner said: "Before we could even think about funds, I'd need to know what we're looking at," noting the need for quotes and a restoration plan before requesting council money.
Separately, the commission discussed an oral-history project in partnership with the museum to record stories from long-time residents, including those who recall Blue Lake before World War II; commissioners agreed to research contacts and return with a proposed ad hoc approach at the next meeting.
