8.E.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 05/15/2018
- From:
- Mark Di Lucido, Comm Design & Redevel Proj Adm
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Approval of Funding: To install a Peace Pole on Heritage Square
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the placement of the Peace Pole public art display in Heritage Square, to be funded by the City in the amount of $4,665 to pay for the fabrication of a Peace Pole to local sculptor Howie Hearn, and $1,200 for a bronze plaque to Franklin Bronze.
Executive Summary:
FThe Peace Pole is a proposed public art project suggested by a local citizen-group, The Flagstaff Peace Pole Committee ("FPCC"). Community Design and Redevelopment staff have been assisting the FPPC in designing the pole and an associated bronze plaque that explains the origin and importance of peace poles, as well as determining a suitable location for the project.
The pole idea has been presented to two of the City's commissions, Parks and Rec. and Beautification and Public Art. The Heritage Preservation Commission will consider the pole on May 16th. The Downtown Business Alliance also supports the pole and has pledged to perform maintenance should it become necessary.
Staff and FPCC have identified Heritage Square as the preferred location for the pole. Because the Square is owned by the Hopi Tribe, Staff is planning to present the Peace Pole idea to the Hopi Tribal Council before the City Council Work Session on May 8th. As downtown Flagstaff's most heavily used public space, Heritage Square offers the best opportunity for the greatest number of locals and tourists to see the pole.
As currently designed, the pole design consists of a six-faceted steel obelisk with the phrase “May Peace Prevail on Earth” plasma-cut into each of the pole's facets in the Hopi, Navajo, Spanish, English, and Japanese languages (the origin of Peace Poles was in Japan). The sign-language version of “May Peace Prevail on Earth” will be cut into the sixth facet. The pole will be internally illuminated with lighting consistent with the City’s dark-sky requirements. The bronze plaque that explains the pole's purpose will be mounted to an existing sandstone boulder adjacent to the pole's planned location.
FPCC would like to dedicate the Peace Pole on September 21st, which is International Peace Day. A local Peace Day Celebration is planned by FPCC in Heritage Square on September 22nd. Staff proposes funding the pole completely with the BBB (Public Arts and Sciences) tax.
As a piece of City-commissioned public art to be placed on City-managed land, the City Council has full discretion whether to proceed with the procurement of the Peace Pole as recommended by staff, direct modifications to the design or location, or to decline to move forward with this installation of public art.
The pole idea has been presented to two of the City's commissions, Parks and Rec. and Beautification and Public Art. The Heritage Preservation Commission will consider the pole on May 16th. The Downtown Business Alliance also supports the pole and has pledged to perform maintenance should it become necessary.
Staff and FPCC have identified Heritage Square as the preferred location for the pole. Because the Square is owned by the Hopi Tribe, Staff is planning to present the Peace Pole idea to the Hopi Tribal Council before the City Council Work Session on May 8th. As downtown Flagstaff's most heavily used public space, Heritage Square offers the best opportunity for the greatest number of locals and tourists to see the pole.
As currently designed, the pole design consists of a six-faceted steel obelisk with the phrase “May Peace Prevail on Earth” plasma-cut into each of the pole's facets in the Hopi, Navajo, Spanish, English, and Japanese languages (the origin of Peace Poles was in Japan). The sign-language version of “May Peace Prevail on Earth” will be cut into the sixth facet. The pole will be internally illuminated with lighting consistent with the City’s dark-sky requirements. The bronze plaque that explains the pole's purpose will be mounted to an existing sandstone boulder adjacent to the pole's planned location.
FPCC would like to dedicate the Peace Pole on September 21st, which is International Peace Day. A local Peace Day Celebration is planned by FPCC in Heritage Square on September 22nd. Staff proposes funding the pole completely with the BBB (Public Arts and Sciences) tax.
As a piece of City-commissioned public art to be placed on City-managed land, the City Council has full discretion whether to proceed with the procurement of the Peace Pole as recommended by staff, direct modifications to the design or location, or to decline to move forward with this installation of public art.
Financial Impact:
The total cost of the Peace Pole and bronze plaque is $5,865; $4,665 to the sculptor and $1,200 for the bronze plaque
Policy Impact:
None
Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or Team Flagstaff Strategic Plan:
Goal CC.5: Support and promote art, science, and education resources for all to experience.
Goal LU.11: Prioritize the continual reinvigoration of downtown Flagstaff, whose strategic location, walkable blocks, and historic buildings will continue to be a vibrant destination for all.
Policy NH.2: Look to downtown Flagstaff as the primary focal point of the community character
Goal LU.11: Prioritize the continual reinvigoration of downtown Flagstaff, whose strategic location, walkable blocks, and historic buildings will continue to be a vibrant destination for all.
Policy NH.2: Look to downtown Flagstaff as the primary focal point of the community character
Previous Council Decision on This:
Council considered the Peace Pole at its Work Session on May 8 and provided direction to staff to bring the Peace Pole back as an Action Item on the May 15 agenda.