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Sculpture install set for mid‑September; URA funding for electric appears covered

Manitou Springs Urban Renewal Authority · August 6, 2026
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Summary

Large steel components for the 'Crane' (wellspring) sculpture are scheduled to arrive from Minnesota and be installed Sept. 14–17; URA had set aside $3,000 for electric but that work was incorporated into the Dillon budget, reducing the URA's further funding need for lighting.

A project lead updated the board that the wellspring sculpture requires logistics to move 20‑foot steel tubes from Minnesota; installation is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 14–17 and will rely on volunteer help.

Electra said URA had set aside $3,000 for electric but Felipe was able to include lighting work in the Dillon budget, allowing the sculpture to be lit without the URA asking for additional funds. The board discussed volunteer coordination, social media engagement and the call for a mural once site logistics are complete.