Legislation Details

File #: SS 26-059   
Type: Study Session Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 1/14/2026 In control: City Council Study Session
On agenda: 6/9/2026 Final action:
Title: Public Art Master Plan
Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo, 2. Attachment A: Public Art Master Plan Update 3, 3. Attachment B: 2026 Public Art Master Plan Draft, 4. Attachment C: Public Art Funding Updates
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Parks
Loreen Hamilton
425-556-2356

DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Parks
Chris Weber
Cultural Arts Supervisor
Parks
Hannah Coleman
Cultural Arts Coordinator
Parks
Brittany Pratt
Recreation Business Manager
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:
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