Loading...
HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB00-132CITY COUNCIL City Of McCall AGENDA BILL 216 East Park Street Number AB 00-132 McCall, ID 83638 Date November 16, 2000 ITEM INFORMATION  SUBJECT: Original Agenda Date & Bill No.    Department/Committee/Individual Initials Remarks  Donation of The Bearing Wall A Mayor / Council    sculpture for Art Roberts Park P City Manager     P City Treasurer     R City Attorney     O City Engineer     V City Planner     A Public Works     L Golf Course    COST IMPACT: S Parks & Recreation    FUNDING SOURCE:  City Clerk      Airport Manager    TIMELINE:  Librarian      Police Chief    SUMMARY STATEMENT: Roxanne Peterschmidt has approached the McCall Improvement Committee regarding the donation of a large bronze sculpture, called The Bearing Wall, for Art Roberts Park. Attached are copies of photographs and a description of the sculpture. The McCall Improvement Committee reviewed the proposal and possible locations for the sculpture. The Improvement Committee recommends that the Council accept the donation for Art Roberts Park. The McCall Improvement Committee will be developing draft standards for future review of public art for the Council’s consideration. The Parks & Recreation Committee reviewed the proposal at their November 6 meeting. The Parks & Recreation Committee recommends that the Council accept the donation for Art Roberts Park. The Improvement Committee has arranged for Network Architects to donate design services to incorporate the sculpture in Art Roberts Park. The Committee will be working with the Parks Department to develop an attractive and affordable design that will complement and enhance the sculpture. The Committee is pursuing additional donations or grants to cover the cost of the park improvements.  RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the donation of The Bearing Wall for installation in Art Roberts Park, authorize the McCall Improvement Committee and the Parks Department to pursue redesign and funding for the park.  RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION  Meeting Date Action  November 16, 2000 Approved the donation of The Bearing Wall sculpture and authorized the MIC and Staff to determine how the sculpture could be appropriately placed in Art Roberts Park.