Commission discusses replacing deteriorating 'Ralphie' bison sculpture; staff recommends permanent-material replacement
Staff recommended replacing the aging concrete-and-mesh 'Ralphie' bison sculpture with a permanent-material monument (bronze or Corten steel) after assessing structural failure and noting the original artist cannot be engaged; commissioners urged cautious community outreach due to strong local attachment and safety concerns about exposed wire.
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Staff presented an assessment of the Ralphie bison sculpture and recommended replacing the deteriorated figure with a permanent-material sculpture.
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