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Item # 8.

Council Meeting

Meeting Date:	02/09/2021
Department:	Parks & Recreation
Pillars:	Optimize the Addison Brand

AGENDA CAPTION:

Consider Action on a Resolution Approving the Installation of the Public Art Piece by Artist Russ Connell Known as Rocko Within One of Three Parks Spaces Located in the Addison Grove Development.

BACKGROUND:

On January 26, 2021, the Addison Arbor Foundation made a presentation to Council proposing the installation of a steel sculpture titled Rocko that has been created by artist Russ Connell. The sculpture is 4' x 4' x 7' and finished in a Golden Sunset Color with a gloss finish. The sculpture will be placed in one of three of the parks located in the Addison Grove Development identified in Exhibit A of the resolution. The resolutions authorizes the Addison Arbor Foundation to work with Staff to select the final location for the public art once construction of the parks is underway.

Council approved the presentation made by the Arbor Foundation on January 26, 2021, and the Addison Arbor Foundation will finalize the purchase of the sculpture if the attached resolution is approved by Council.

RECOMMENDATION:

Administration recommends approval.

Attachments
Resolution - Approving Location for Public Art "Rocko"