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29 discuss some design ideas and her potential process. The PRC officially recommended that staff <br />30 move forward with the project as outlined <br />31 P OLICY O BJECTIVE <br />32 According to the Americans for the Arts Public Art Council, “Cities gain economic, cultural and social <br />33 value from public art.”In addition to the public art value, the proposed piece is being donated with the <br />34 explicit purpose of drawing more residents to the Harriet Alexander Nature Center, which in turn, will <br />35 expose them to the numerous documented health and wellness benefits derived from connections to <br />36 natural spaces. <br />37 <br />38 The proposed project is consistent with the City policy of effectively using non-City funds to enhance <br />39 or further develop City facilities. <br />40 B UDGET I MPLICATIONS <br />41 All funds for the project would be donated as outlined above.City staff time will be contributed to <br />42 management of the project. <br />43 R ACIAL E QUITY I MPACT S UMMARY <br />44 Lori Greene is a multiracial (African American, Native American-Mississippi band of Choctaw, and <br />45 Caucasian) who brings a unique voice and perspective to public art. Lori has a strong history of <br />46 ensuring that historically underrepresented populations are engaged in her process and represented in <br />47 the art that she creates, which will assist her in ensuring that underrepresented voices are part of the <br />48 process in Roseville. <br />49 S TAFF R ECOMMENDATION <br />50 Based on the policy objective, the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation commission and staff <br />51 analysis, staff recommend a motion to accept the donation as outlined above. <br />52 R EQUESTED C OUNCIL A CTION <br />53 Motion to accept the donation of a public art project at the Harriet Alexander Nature Center, as outlined <br />54 above. <br />Prepared by: Matthew Johnson, Parks and Recreation Director <br />Attachments: A: Lori Greene Biography <br /> B: Sample Public Art Piece by Lori Greene from Other Communities <br /> C: Preliminary Concept for Carnes at Harriet Alexander Nature Center <br /> D: DRAFT Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes, February 7, 2023 <br /> <br /> <br />Page 2 of 2 <br /> <br />