Memorandum 18-068 Donation of a Mural for Ben Walters Park

Memorandum 18-068

TO:                         MAYOR ZAK AND HOMER CITY COUNCIL

FROM:                  PARKS, ART, RECREATION AND CULTURE ADVISORY COMMISSION

THRU:                  RENEE KRAUSE, CMC, DEPUTY CITY CLERK

DATE:                    MAY 7, 2018

SUBJECT:           DONATION OF A MURAL FOR BEN WALTER’S PARK

At the April 19, 2018 regular meeting the Commission reviewed and discussed and recommended acceptance of the Gift Proposal of a Mural on the Restroom Facilities in Ben Walters Park.

The Commission expressed appreciation for this donation and the youth wanting to take the ownership of the space and is fully supportive of the project.

The Commission voiced concerns regarding the frequent incidents of graffiti, and recommended that an alternative to painting the mural on the building itself be considered by the group. The Commission wanted to make sure that the group was very aware of the propensity of future damage to a mural placed on this facility.

Lastly, the Commission suggested the youth work with Rotary, who has adopted the park and put many hours of hard work into the park.