Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 01/09/2025

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business person walk through the city permit process that was required to install a sculpture on private property. In this role he served as a politician, negotiator, and policy make as he worked with the business person and the council to manage a process that had significant policy impacts for the city. In other cases, the city manager if the one that decides when and how information about projects is presented to the city council. In these cases, he helps guide the discussion, disseminates information and coordinates review by the various city staff and advisory boards. He acts in an interpersonal role in building and sustaining relationships among the various public art stakeholders. He serves as a liaison to these organizations, coordinating the work of different groups with the city council. He shows flexibility and lets the arts community know that they are appreciated. He is the "face of the city" and the community is known as a place "where public art is appreciated." The Director of Planning and Economic Development for Community A is considered a champion of public art in the community by herself and others. In her position, she reports directly to the city manager and believes that public art projects need his support or"it's not going to go anywhere." She says that the city manager gives her leeway on how she does her j ob and trusts her a lot. She has spent time overcoming barriers and spending time and political capital on projects. She believes that the city manager values public art and sees how it adds to the community. People are proud of it and let the city manager know. As a resource allocator for the community, his support is important, because it provides financial resources and staff direction to spend time on projects. He is present and supportive at public art events such as dedications and ribbon cuttings. As a figurehead, he represents the support of the city. In his leadership position, he has encouraged other departments, like public works, to work together with other departments and artists to make successful public art installations. He also conveys to 127