Item 11ACity of Southlake, Texas
M E M O R A N D U M
April 11, 2006
TO: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
FROM: Steve Polasek, Director of Community Services
City Council discussion of the placement of longhorn cattle statues within City parks
SUBJECT:
as part of the Southlake Stampede public art exhibit
Action Requested:
City Council discussion of the placement of longhorn cattle statues within City
parks as part of the Southlake Stampede public art exhibit.
Background
Information:
With the recent approval of the Southlake Stampede public art exhibit the
appearance of longhorn statutes within Southlake may soon become a reality. As
presented at your April 4, 2006 meeting placement of longhorn cattle is anticipated
at vendor locations throughout the City and in public parks. Currently, staff is
proposing to authorize placement of the longhorns within Bicentennial Park, Bob
Jones Park, Noble Oaks Park, and the parks within Town Square. The particular
site placement within each park would be reviewed on an individual basis to
account for site characteristics, visibility, aesthetics, and the security of the statues.
Given the high profile nature of these locations within the community, staff is
seeking council direction on locating the statues at the aforementioned sites, any
additional park sites you may wish to consider, and any specific guidelines you
may deem appropriate as it relates to their placement.
Financial
Consideration:
Not applicable.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Citizen Input/
Board Review:
The City Council approved the Southlake Stampede Public Art Project at their
April 4, 2006 meeting.
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The Southlake 50 Committee recommended approval of the event at their January
19, 2006 meeting, and gave financial approval at their March 23, 2006 meeting.
Carroll ISD Curriculum Director, Jan Morgan approved the schools’ participation
on February 3, 2006.
The Parks Board recommended approval of the event at their February 13, 2006
meeting.
The Public Art Advisory Commission recommended approval of the event at their
February 28, 2006 meeting.
Southlake Stampede Chair, Mary Georgia, will be available at your upcoming
meeting should you desire a brief presentation.
Legal Review:
Not Applicable
Alternatives:
Alternatives may include Council discussion and direction.
Supporting
Documents:
Not applicable.
Staff
Recommendation:
City Council discussion of the placement of longhorn cattle statues within City
parks as part of the Southlake Stampede public art exhibit.