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Fridley public meetings in 2024

55 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 23, 2024 · 17:30

Council Conference Meeting

Fridley council to review budget updates for Commons Park and PSIP

The Fridley City Council will convene for a conference meeting to receive updates on the Commons Park and PSIP budgets and review the November 2024 year-to-date financial figures.

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Mon Dec 23, 2024 · 19:00

City Council

Council to award Community Development Block Grant for new public facility

The Fridley City Council will consider several resolutions, including accepting a Community Development Block Grant for a public facility at 110 77th Way NE, reappropriating budget funds for FY 2024, and authorizing a grant application with the Metropolitan Council for sanitary inflow reduction. The council will also adopt an onboarding manual for commissions and amend the city code to add a cannabis business chapter and update fee provisions.

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Wed Dec 18, 2024 · 19:00

Planning Commission

Public hearing on lot split LS #24-02 for Pierce Street property line adjustment

The Fridley Planning Commission will approve the minutes from its October 16, 2024 meeting. It will then hold a public hearing to consider a lot split (LS #24-02) that would adjust the property line by six feet between 5210 and 5216 Pierce Street N.E. No other agenda items are listed.

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Wed Dec 11, 2024 · 18:00

Public Arts Commission

Commission will discuss public‑art priority locations and goals

The Fridley Public Arts Commission will consider approving the November 6, 2024 meeting minutes. It will then discuss the locations identified as public‑art priorities and review recommended goals for the public‑art program.

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Tue Dec 10, 2024 · 19:00

Environmental Quality and Energy Commission

Commission to discuss renewable energy ordinance language

The Environmental Quality and Energy Commission will meet to review language for a renewable energy ordinance. The body will also receive updates on the Energy Action Plan, grants, and outreach events.

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Mon Dec 9, 2024 · 17:30

Council Conference Meeting

Council reviews revised commission onboarding manual

The Fridley City Council will discuss a proposed revision to the Commission Onboarding Manual. The item is presented for consideration and possible adoption. Accessibility information is provided for participants who need interpretation or translation assistance.

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Mon Dec 9, 2024 · 19:00

City Council

Fridley City Council to vote on 2025 budget and cannabis business regulations

The City Council will consider the fiscal year 2025 budget and the 2025-2029 Capital Investment Program. The body will also hold a public hearing on street rehabilitation and a first reading of an ordinance regarding cannabis businesses and fees.

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Thu Dec 5, 2024 · 17:00

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

Fridley HRA to review potential development partners

The Fridley City Council and Housing & Redevelopment Authority will meet to review potential development partners for the Old Central & Mississippi Street project. The meeting is scheduled for December 5, 2024, at Fridley City Hall.

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Thu Dec 5, 2024 · 19:00

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

Fridley HRA to review proposed 2025 budget

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will meet to discuss the proposed 2025 budget. The body will also designate an official newspaper and depositories for the coming year.

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Mon Dec 2, 2024 · 19:00

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission to review Sylvan Hills Park design

The Commission will discuss the Fridley Public Art Initiative and the 2025 draft workplan. The meeting includes a design review for Sylvan Hills Park and reports from city divisions.

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Mon Nov 25, 2024 · 17:30

Council Conference Meeting

Council will review commission onboarding manual and hear cannabis update

The Fridley City Council will consider the Commission Onboarding Manual and receive an update on cannabis-related matters. No specific decisions are indicated; the items appear to be informational and preparatory.

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Mon Nov 25, 2024 · 19:00

City Council

City Council to hold public hearing on proposed 2025 budget and property tax levy

The City Council will hold a Truth-in-Taxation public hearing regarding the proposed 2025 budget and property tax levy. The body will also consider the razing of a hazardous building and several city resolutions.

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Wed Nov 20, 2024 · 17:30

Planning Commission

Planning Commission wraps up zoning code recodification

The Fridley Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting with City Council to finalize the zoning code recodification. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, a public hearing, and other business. The primary decision point is the wrap‑up of the zoning code recodification.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 17:30

Council Conference Meeting

Council will discuss the 2025 budget and capital investment program

The Fridley City Council will meet on November 12, 2024 at City Hall. Council members will discuss increasing paid holidays for non‑union employees, the city manager’s employment agreement, the 2025 budget and the 2025‑2029 Capital Investment Program, a finance update for October 2024, and a feasibility report on the 2025 Street Rehabilitation Project and related special assessments.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 19:00

City Council

Fridley Board of Canvass to certify 2024 General Election results

The Board of Canvass is meeting to review and certify the election results. The body will consider a resolution to finalize the statement of canvass for the 2024 General Election.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 19:00

City Council

City Council to hear first reading of Ordinance 1427 conveying outlots to Pulte Homes

The Fridley City Council will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including minutes from October 28, 2024 and several grant resolutions. Council members will consider a SCORE grant with Anoka County for residential recycling, a speed study on 85th Avenue, and a variance petition by Jason Zemke. A public hearing will be held for the first reading of Ordinance No. 1427 that conveys Outlots A, B & C, Locke Ponte, to Pulte Homes of Minnesota LLC. Additional resolutions will set 2025 utility abatement rates and review a street‑rehabilitation feasibility report.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 19:00

Environmental Quality and Energy Commission

Commission will discuss solar projects, grant applications, and energy plan updates

The Environmental Quality and Energy Commission will first approve the agenda and the minutes from its October 8, 2024 meeting. New business includes an update on solar installations on city‑owned buildings and a Community Resilience Grant application. Old business covers updates to the Energy Action Plan, other grant updates, and outreach and events updates. The meeting will conclude with informal status reports before adjourning.

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Thu Nov 7, 2024 · 19:00

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

Proposed 2025 HRA Budget to be considered by the Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Fridley Housing & Redevelopment Authority will vote on its 2025 budget. It will also approve current expenditures and adopt the minutes from the October 3, 2024 meeting. An informational update on housing programs will be presented.

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Wed Nov 6, 2024 · 18:00

Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission discusses art definitions and sets goals for council plan

The Fridley Public Arts Commission will approve the minutes from its October 2, 2024 meeting. Commissioners will discuss and define what constitutes public art for the city. They will also set goals for a public‑art plan that will be presented to the City Council.

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Mon Nov 4, 2024 · 19:00

Parks and Recreation Commission

Commission reviews Commons Park building update and Moore Lake rental policy

The Fridley Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss an update on the Commons Park Recreation Building project and review the rental policy for the Moore Lake Community Building. The meeting also includes staff reports on Springbrook Nature Center, the Parks and Recreation Division, and park maintenance and construction.

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Mon Oct 28, 2024 · 17:30

Council Conference Meeting

MnDOT Trunk Highway 47/University Avenue improvements update

The council will review the draft 2025 city calendar. It will receive an update on the MnDOT Trunk Highway 47/University Avenue improvement project. A status update on the Commons Park Plan will be presented. The council will discuss the 2025 budget, focusing on utility budgets and rates.

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Mon Oct 28, 2024 · 19:00

City Council

Council considers rezoning 6677 Lucia Lane N.E. to multi-family housing

The City Council will consider a second reading for a rezoning request at 6677 Lucia Lane N.E. and decide on a lighting project for Trunk Highway 47. The body will also review a hemp THC product shop license and a commission appointment.

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Wed Oct 16, 2024 · 19:00

Planning Commission

Public hearing on variance to reduce side yard setback at 257 69th Ave NE

The Fridley Planning Commission will first approve the minutes from its September 18, 2024 meeting. It will then hold a public hearing on Variance VAR 24-01, requested by Jason Zemke, to reduce the required side yard setback from 10 feet to 6.7 feet for an addition to a nonconforming home at 257 69th Avenue NE. No other items are listed.

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Mon Oct 14, 2024 · 17:00

Council Conference Meeting

Fridley council interviews candidates for Parks and Recreation Commission

The Fridley City Council will hold a conference meeting to interview candidates for the Parks and Recreation Commission. The meeting will take place at Fridley City Hall.

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Mon Oct 14, 2024 · 18:00

City Council

City Council to hold hearing on nuisance abatements and rental reinspection fees

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing. The body will consider Resolution No. 2024-136 regarding assessments for 2024 nuisance abatements and rental reinspection fees.

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Mon Oct 14, 2024 · 19:00

City Council

Council to approve lighting, overpass, rezoning, and other key resolutions

The Fridley City Council will vote on a series of resolutions covering infrastructure projects, utility assessments, and licensing. Items include a lighting project on Trunk Highway 47, an overpass project on 57th Avenue, and a rezoning of 6677 Lucia Lane N.E. from single‑family to multi‑family. The council will also adopt a statutory tort‑limits ordinance and approve utility and driveway repair assessments for 2024.

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Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 19:00

Environmental Quality and Energy Commission

Commission will review updates to floodplain, critical area, and shoreland ordinances

The Environmental Quality and Energy Commission will discuss updates to the Floodplain, Critical Area, and Shoreland ordinances. It will also receive updates on the Energy Action Plan, grant status, and outreach activities. Routine items include approval of the agenda, meeting minutes, and informal status reports.

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Mon Oct 7, 2024 · 19:00

Parks and Recreation Commission

Commission will review the Commons Park site plan and discuss upcoming events

The Fridley Parks and Recreation Commission met on October 7, 2024 at the Fridley Civic Campus. The meeting included a review of the Commons Park site plan, discussion of a Springbrook Nature Center Pumpkin Night event, a fee waiver request from a non‑profit, and a report on the city scholarship program. Staff reports on Springbrook Nature Center, the Parks and Recreation Division, and park maintenance were also presented.

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Mon Oct 7, 2024 · 19:00

Charter Commission

Charter Commission will approve minutes, set 2025 dates, and address a resignation

The Fridley Charter Commission will consider approval of the September 10, 2024 meeting minutes, adopt the 2025 meeting schedule, adopt the 2024 annual report, and accept the resignation of Kelli Brillhart. The commission will also review Chapter 5 and discuss future meeting topics.

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Thu Oct 3, 2024 · 19:00

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

Board will consider a collateral TIF assignment to Sherman Associates.

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will vote on several routine items, including approving expenditures and the minutes from the September 5 meeting. It will also consider a collateral assignment of Tax Increment Financing to Sherman Associates. Informational updates on 2024 grant programs and housing programs will be presented.

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Wed Oct 2, 2024 · 18:00

Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission will hear a proposal for new art at Commons Park

The commission will first approve the minutes from its September 4 meeting. It will then hear a presentation by guest Syed Halil on a public‑art proposal for Commons Park. The meeting also includes a brief tutorial on using Microsoft Teams. No other actions are listed.

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Mon Sep 23, 2024 · 17:30

Council Conference Meeting

Council will discuss the police sergeants and patrol officers labor agreement.

The Fridley City Council will receive an update on the city's recodification effort. Council members will discuss the labor agreement for police sergeants and patrol officers. An update will also be provided by the Employee Resources Department.

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Mon Sep 23, 2024 · 19:00

City Council

Council to approve 2025 General Fund Budget and 2024 property tax levy

The Fridley City Council will consider several resolutions, including the proposed property tax levy for 2024 collectible in 2025 and the 2025 General Fund Budget. Additional items address public‑safety agreements with police sergeants and patrol officers, a request for Community Development Block Grant funds for accessibility improvements at 110 77th Way, and the fire department’s participation in the statewide volunteer fire plan. Routine matters such as meeting minutes and licensing approvals are also on the agenda.

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Wed Sep 18, 2024 · 17:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review zoning code recodification

The Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss the recodification of the zoning code. The discussion focuses on accessory structures, fences, zoning permits, and proposed zoning district changes.

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Wed Sep 18, 2024 · 19:00

Planning Commission

Public hearing on rezoning 6677 Lucia Lane NE to multi-family residential

The Fridley Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA #24-01) that would change the future land use of 6677 Lucia Lane NE from single‑family to multi‑family residential. The commission will also consider a zoning ordinance amendment (ZOA #24-01) to rezone the same property from R‑1 Single‑Family to R‑3 Multi‑Family. The agenda includes approval of the August 21, 2024 meeting minutes before adjournment.

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Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 19:00

Charter Commission

Charter Commission will approve minutes and discuss upcoming topics

The Fridley Charter Commission will approve the minutes from its May 20, 2024 meeting. It will update its member list and set dates for its 2025 meetings. The commission will review Chapter 5 and receive an update on the 2024 legislative session. It will also consider topics for future meetings.

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Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 19:00

Environmental Quality and Energy Commission

Commission to discuss floodplain ordinance and energy action plan

The Environmental Quality and Energy Commission will meet to elect a Vice Chair and discuss updates to the floodplain ordinance. The body will also review updates regarding the Energy Action Plan, grants, and outreach events.

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Mon Sep 9, 2024 · 17:30

Council Conference Meeting

Council will discuss the 2025 city budget and levy proposals

The Fridley City Council will receive an update on the Commons Park plan. They will consider a building addition to the Locke Park water‑treatment plant. The council will discuss the 2025 city budget and any associated levy measures.

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Mon Sep 9, 2024 · 19:00

City Council

City Council to award and fund University Avenue Service Road traffic changes project

The Fridley City Council will consider several actions, including awarding the University Avenue Service Road Traffic Changes Project and authorizing a grant agreement with MnDOT for that project. The Council will also approve a lot split at 7800 Pearson Way NE, adopt claims for the period ending September 4, 2024, and adopt two proclamations recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Constitution Week. All items will be discussed and voted on during the September 9, 2024 meeting.

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Thu Sep 5, 2024 · 18:00

Housing & Redevelopment Authority Conference Meeting

Review of HRA Financial Management Plan at Fridley Housing Authority meeting

The Fridley Housing & Redevelopment Authority will hold a conference meeting on September 5, 2024 at City Hall. The agenda includes standard procedural items and a review of the Authority's Financial Management Plan. No specific actions or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

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Thu Sep 5, 2024 · 19:00

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

HRA will vote on the 2025 tax levy to fund its housing initiatives

The Fridley Housing & Redevelopment Authority regular meeting will consider several action items, including approval of expenditures, minutes, a tax levy for 2025, and a request for qualifications for a developer for the Central & Mississippi project. The board will also vote on a resolution supporting a Reconnecting Communities grant application and a collateral assignment of TIF with Sherman Associates. An informational update on housing programs will be presented.

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Wed Sep 4, 2024 · 18:00

Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission will review minutes and discuss state art funding

The Fridley Public Arts Commission will approve the August 7, 2024 meeting minutes. It will hear from members of the Fridley Creative Arts Foundation Board and from Sue Gens about state funding for public art. The commission will also receive a Teams introduction and tutorial.

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Tue Sep 3, 2024 · 19:00

Parks and Recreation Commission

Commission reviews community engagement summaries for Jubilee and Oak Hill Parks

The Fridley Parks and Recreation Commission will receive community engagement summaries for Jubilee Park and Oak Hill Park. The meeting also includes staff reports on the Springbrook Nature Center, the Parks and Recreation Division, and park maintenance and construction. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

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Mon Aug 26, 2024 · 17:30

Council Conference Meeting

Council will discuss the 2025 proposed budget and levy

The Fridley City Council will hold a discussion on the proposed 2025 budget and associated levy. No specific decisions or approvals are listed for this agenda item. The meeting includes accessibility notices for interpretation and translation services.

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Mon Aug 26, 2024 · 19:00

City Council

City Council to consider cannabis business moratorium and park projects

The Fridley City Council will approve the minutes from the August 12 meeting and adopt routine consent agenda items. Council members will take a second reading of Ordinance No. 1424, which creates a study and moratorium on new cannabis businesses in the city. They will also vote on resolutions authorizing construction‑management services for the Commons Park Hub project, approving recent gifts and donations, adopting a public‑arts sculpture recommendation for Moore Lake Park, and approving claims for the period ending August 21, 2024.

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Wed Aug 21, 2024 · 19:00

Planning Commission

Public hearing on splitting 7800 Pearson Way NE into two single‑family lots

The Fridley Planning Commission will approve the minutes from its July 17, 2024 meeting. It will hold a public hearing to consider Lot Split LS #24-01, which proposes creating two single‑family lots on the property at 7800 Pearson Way NE. The commission will also approve the dates for its 2025 meetings.

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Tue Aug 13, 2024 · 19:00

Environmental Quality and Energy Commission

Commission to discuss electric vehicle ordinance and stormwater improvements

The Environmental Quality and Energy Commission will meet to discuss updates to the Energy Action Plan and grant progress. The body is also reviewing language for an electric vehicle ordinance and stormwater improvements at Sylvan Hills Park.

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Mon Aug 12, 2024 · 17:30

Council Conference Meeting

Fridley Council to discuss city seal and firefighter retirement plans

The City Council will meet to discuss updates to the city seal and investment policy revisions. The body will also review a retirement plan option for firefighters and an art recommendation for Moore Lake Park.

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Mon Aug 12, 2024 · 19:00

City Council

Council to vote on private school permit and street access closure petition

The Fridley City Council will consider several routine resolutions, including approvals of claims, affordable‑housing aid, investment policy revisions, and adding UBS Financial Services as an official depository. The council will also vote on a special‑use permit for a private school at 6180 Highway 65 NE and on a petition to close the intersection of Able Street and Mississippi Street. Each item will be discussed and voted on separately.

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Wed Aug 7, 2024 · 18:00

Public Arts Commission

Commission to elect officers and approve meeting dates

The Fridley Public Arts Commission will elect a chair and vice chair, approve minutes from June and July, and set the schedule for 2025 meetings.

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Mon Aug 5, 2024 · 19:00

Parks and Recreation Commission

Commission will discuss the Commons Park recreation building and review 2024 goals

The Fridley Parks and Recreation Commission will review its 2024 goals and workplan, discuss the Commons Park recreation building, and present the 2024 resident survey results. The meeting also includes a proposal for the 2025 commission meeting dates and staff reports on Springbrook Nature Center, division activities, and park maintenance and construction.

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Thu Aug 1, 2024 · 18:00

Council Conference Meeting

Future redevelopment update for Central Ave and Mississippi St

The City Council will receive an update on the planned redevelopment of Central Avenue and Mississippi Street. No decisions or actions are listed; the agenda item is informational.

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Mon Jul 22, 2024 · 17:30

Council Conference Meeting

City Council to discuss 2025-2029 Capital Investment Program

The City Council will review the June 2024 year-to-date finance update. Members will also discuss the proposed Capital Investment Program for 2025-2029.

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Mon Jul 22, 2024 · 19:00

City Council

Council considers cannabis business moratorium and 53rd Avenue trail assessments

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a moratorium on cannabis businesses and assessments for trail improvements. The body will also consider a water efficiency grant and claims for a private ash tree removal program.

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Wed Jul 10, 2024 · 18:00

Public Arts Commission

Reviewing artist contracts and mapping public art locations

The commission will review a signed contract for artist Jessica Turtle. Members will also examine the public input map for art locations and prepare a matrix of priority locations.

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