6.
City Council Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 05/08/2018
- From:
- Mark Di Lucido, Comm Design & Redevel Proj Adm
- Department:
- Economic Vitality
Co-Submitter:
TITLE:
Information about the possible funding and installation of a Peace Pole.
DESIRED OUTCOME:
Hear presentation regarding the Peace Pole project, discuss, and provide direction.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Peace Pole is a proposed public art project suggested by a local citizen-group, The Flagstaff Peace Pole Committee (FPPC). 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. These links, http://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/resources.shtml and https://peacepoleproject.org/, provide more information on Peace Poles and International Peace Day, and how other towns and cities have incorporated them into their communities.
The pole idea has been presented to two of the City's commissions, Parks and Recreation and Beautification and Public Art. The Heritage Preservation Commission will also consider the pole on May 16th. The Downtown Business Alliance also supports the pole and has pledged to perform maintenance should it become necessary.
FPCC and City staff have identified Heritage Square as the preferred location for the pole. 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. Staff and the FPPC believe the pole’s design compliments the pedestrian use of the Square. Since the Square is owned by the Hopi Tribe, the pole idea will be presented to the Tribal Council by staff the week of April 23rd.
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. Universally accepted symbols of peace, or alternatively, the sign-language version of “May Peace Prevail on Earth” would be cut into the sixth facet. The pole will be internally illuminated with LED lighting and is 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 that the pole be completely funded by the BBB (Public Arts and Sciences) tax. Fabrication is by a local sculptor and will cost $4,665. The bronze plaque will cost an additional $1,200.
The pole idea has been presented to two of the City's commissions, Parks and Recreation and Beautification and Public Art. The Heritage Preservation Commission will also consider the pole on May 16th. The Downtown Business Alliance also supports the pole and has pledged to perform maintenance should it become necessary.
FPCC and City staff have identified Heritage Square as the preferred location for the pole. 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. Staff and the FPPC believe the pole’s design compliments the pedestrian use of the Square. Since the Square is owned by the Hopi Tribe, the pole idea will be presented to the Tribal Council by staff the week of April 23rd.
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. Universally accepted symbols of peace, or alternatively, the sign-language version of “May Peace Prevail on Earth” would be cut into the sixth facet. The pole will be internally illuminated with LED lighting and is 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 that the pole be completely funded by the BBB (Public Arts and Sciences) tax. Fabrication is by a local sculptor and will cost $4,665. The bronze plaque will cost an additional $1,200.
INFORMATION:
City Council and Regional Plan Goals:
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 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