TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Parks |
Loreen Hamilton |
425-556-2356 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Parks |
Chris Weber |
Cultural Arts Supervisor |
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Parks |
Hannah Coleman |
Cultural Arts Coordinator |
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Parks |
Brittany Pratt |
Recreation Business Manager |
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Finance |
Kelley Cochran |
Finance Director |
TITLE:
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Public Art Master Plan
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The City of Redmond is updating its 2017 Public Art Plan to better reflect today’s community needs and priorities. The consultant, MIG has been guiding the city through a collaborative process to create a strategic framework for future cultural art programming. In addition, collaborative work with the Finance Department to update the Public Art Funding model has been occurring in parallel with our Public Art Master Planning efforts with the goal of bringing updated recommendations to Council that will provide increased and predictable funding for Public Art in Redmond.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
2023 PARCC Plan
2017 Public Art Master Plan
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
The consultant contract with MIG outlines an agreement to provide professional services in the development of a comprehensive Public Art Master Plan. This plan includes a thorough assessment of current programs, as well as robust community engagement to ensure the plan aligns with the PARCC Plan and program needs and interests of Redmond residents.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
o June 2025: Kick Off of Public Art Master Plan Project
o June-October 2025: Community Engagement
o November-March 2026: Program Analysis
o March-June 2026: Plan Creation
o July 2026: Public Art Master Plan Finalization
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Interviews, questionnaire, briefings with Commissions and Committees, events, public forums
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$100,000
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
0000311
Budget Priority:
One-Time Service Enhancements
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
General Fund
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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4/22/2025 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
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5/6/2025 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
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9/23/2025 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
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1/27/2026 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
The entire project is scheduled for completion in Summer 2026.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Public Art Master Plan could be delayed.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Public Art Master Plan Update 3
Attachment B: 2026 Public Art Master Plan Draft
Attachment C: Public Art Funding Updates