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Item # 9.

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 Created by Artist David B. Hickman Known as "Aikido" at 15601 Addison Road.

BACKGROUND:

On January 26, 2021, the Addison Arbor Foundation (AAF) made a presentation to Council proposing the installation of a bronze, glass and steel kinetic sculpture fabricated by artist David B. Hickman. The sculpture was purchased from MAA, formerly Post Properties, and restored by the Addison Arbor Foundation. The sculpture will be installed at 15601 Addison Road on airport property which is leased by Black Forest Aviation. The lessee has signed an agreement authorizing the placement of the sculpture and granting access to maintain and view the artwork.

Council approved the presentation made by the AAF on January 26, 2021. The Addison Arbor Foundation will finalize the installation of the sculpture when the attached resolution is approved by Council.

RECOMMENDATION:

Administration recommends approval.

Attachments
Resolution - Approving Location for Public Art "Aikido"