HomeMy WebLinkAbout97-22 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1997/02/18RESOLUTION NO. 97 - 22
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR
FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF A SCULPTURE
AT THE RECREATION CENTER PUBLIC PLAZA
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the public interest to promote and
support the development of public art within the City; and
WHEREAS, St. Louis Park is the long-time home of nationally acclaimed artist Evelyn
Raymond who has designed a stainless steel sculpture entitled "Celebration of Peace" which was
intended to be displayed in the public area; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Raymond has offered to waive her design and consultation fees in an effort
to help bring the community's first major public art project forward; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the new public plaza adjacent to the main entrance
of the Rec Center Renaissance project is an appropriate and desirable space for the display of public
art; and
WHEREAS, a group of citizens working in cooperation with "Friends of the Arts" has
made a commitment to raise private funds to cover the cost of fabrication and installation of
"Celebration of Peace" in the public plaza of the Recreation Center; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to have the fabrication and installation of this sculpture
completed in time to allow for an official unveiling in conjunction with the grand opening of the
Recreation Center project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the public interest to provide
interim financing from the Recreation Center project construction budget to ensure completion of
Ms. Raymond's sculpture in a timely manner, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered proposals for professional services from metal
fabricators capable of producing this piece of art in accordance with Ms. Raymond's design
specifications, and has determined that the proposal from Rainville-Carlson Inc. can best meet the
City's needs;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby
authorized to execute a contract for professional services with Rainville-Carlson Inc. for the
fabrication and installation of Evelyn Raymond's "Celebration of Peace" in the public plaza of the St.
Louis Park Recreation Center at a cost not to exceed $55,780.
Adopted this 18th dayf F�brunary, 19,Z7
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ATTEST:
Ci Clerk
Reviewed for Administration:
Manager
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