3-5-2025
Public Arts Commission
March 05, 2025
6:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E.
Agenda
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Meeting Minutes
1.Approve February 5, 2025, Public Arts Commission Minutes
New Business
2.Review Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Commons Park Sculpture Artist
3.Facilities and Assets Naming Policy
Old Business
4.Public Art Mapping Precedents
Other Items
Adjournment
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:March5, 2025 Meeting Type:Public ArtsCommission
Submitted By:Julianne Beberg, Office Coordinator
Title
Approve February 5, 2025, Public Arts Commission Minutes
Background
Approve February 5, 2025, Public Arts Commission Minutes
Financial Impact
Recommendation
ApproveFebruary 5, 2025, Public Arts Commission Minutes
Attachments and Other Resources
February 5, 2025, Public Arts Commission Minutes
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Public Arts Commission
February5, 2025
6:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E.
Minutes
Call to Order
6:00 PM
Present
Josh Collins
Ryan Fugleberg
Kara Ruwart
Frank Sedzielarz
Maija Sedzielarz
Gary Swanson
Gary Osterbauer
Council MemberLiaison: Ann Bolkcom
Staff Liaison: Scott Hickok
Absent
Mayor, Scott Lund
Approve of Meeting Minutesof January8, 2025
Minutes approved with the following modifications identified by FrankSedzielarz. Name Maija was
misspelled as Maiya
end in one location(Karat). With those modifications Frank Sedzielarz made a motion to approve,
seconded by Kara Ruwart, to approve the minutes with amendments suggested. The motion passed
5-0.
New Business
Updates from Commissioners Sedzielarz and Collins on Research of Kinetic Art
Chair Collins apologized as he had not had an opportunity yet to complete his homework on this item.
Kara Ruwart indicated that some of what she has learned is that some Kinetic Art stops moving after a
couple years. Collins agreed that there are aspects of Kinetic that required ongoing attention.
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Meeting 2/27/2025
Maija Sedzielarz indicated that she had had good discussions with Eileen Cohen, the Exhibitions
Coordinator at Silverwood Park, and Wendy DePaolis, M.A., Curator Art and Sculpture, MN Landscape
Arboretum, and Jim Clark, Visual Arts Manager Visual Arts Programs, including gallery exhibitions,
ArtStreet public art program, artist engagement and development. She also has a special interest in
Hutchinson as that is where she is from originally and she provided information on the Hutchinson Art
Stroll in the materials provided to the Commission. A question was raised regarding the location of the
art in Hutchinson, all in their downtown? Commissioner Sedzielarz indicated that it is in several areas in
Hutchinson and there is a map in the materials provided.
Scott Hickok indicated that Hutchinson has a great urban campground along the river and one of the
artistic things they did beyond sculpture in the campground for all to enjoy, they have a grove of trees
with a trail through it. In the grove, each tree was donated by a family that sponsored a foreign
exchange student. By the tree was a bronze plaque with the sponsor families name, exchange students
name and their Country of origin, along with their year of visit.
A general discussion ensued regarding art generally, what type of art, permanent, temporary, stipends
to artists, amount of money or price for typical stipends for a city. A question of is the art for sale, is
there a price posted on the art itself if someone is interested in purchasing? In many cases of cities
studied that is the case.
Isaac Kidder Proposal Discussion
Commissioner Sedzielarz indicated that in her research and discussion with Silverwood Park staff, Eileen
introduced her to the topic of a sculptor who had contacted them about a proposal he is preparing to
submit. Sedzielarz has not met Mr. Kidder.
Silverwood is not able to commit to being a site for his project, but thought Fridley might be interested. He sent
me the proposal, timeline, and comments which I sent to Scott and now have been distributed.
Scott Hickok admitted to being a bit confused at first as to whether Mr. Kidder might be thinking of Commons
Park for his piece.
piece for the Civic Campus.
A general discussion ensued regarding permanent vs. temporary, anchoring, location potential, etc.
Commissioner Miaja S. indicated that both she and the City had sent letters of support after informal
if he gets one or
both grants he is applying for. The second grant award will be in July 2025.
Commissioner Osterbauer indicated it would be difficult not to accept a piece of art where the artist is seeking
the funding through grants, and he simply needs a host City to place the sculpture.
Scott Hickok indicated that there was some reference in the artists proposal to future negotiations between
himself and the City on some costs associated with placement, etc. The Commission concluded that we would
learn more as we discover what funding was granted.
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Meeting 2/27/2025
Rice Creek Watershed District, Kendra Sommerfeld Offer to Fund Additional Art
Scott Hickok indicated that On January 28, 2025, Kendra Sommerfeld of the Rice Creek Watershed
District contacted the City indicating that the District wanted to reach out with another art opportunity.
They noticed Commons Park in Fridley is beginning the new renovations and just got an additional
permit approval from the District. They would be open to discussing another art project at that park if
you and the art committee are interested. There are some stormwater features there and native
plantings, so there could be a fun way of bringing those aspects together.
Scott Hickok indicated that the had a discussion with Mike Maher, Director of Parks and Recreation
regarding the potential for another piece of art in Commons Park. Hickok indicated he was appreciative
of the offer and said there could be additional opportunity. It was left in that discussion that we could
discuss as a Commission and come back to a Commons Park discussion if the Commission elected to
do so.
The Commission discussed and reviewed the proposal. The Commission suggested that their preference
would be to let Ms. Sommerfeld and the District know we appreciate the offer though one sculpture will
be present funded by the Fridley Creative Arts Foundation a second piece of art is certainly a possibility.
The Commission expressed that they would love to have a Watershed District funded piece in Locke
Park somewhere near the creek to emphasize the creek and its importance to the City and the region.
SPECIAL GUEST - Makilyn Koep, Rum River Art Center
Makilyn Koep, Executive Director of the Rum River Art Center and Emily Robinson who will be the
Creative Arts Director for the Fridley Rumriver Art Center location were guests to discuss plans for the
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Fridley location at 110 77 Way NE. Makilyn indicated that the Center is thrilled to have the opportunity
to part of the Fridley art scene. She introduced herself. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Iowa State
University and a Master of Art Education from the University of Minnesota.
Emily Robinson introduced herself as well and indicated that she has a love of art and a background in
both teaching and Human Resources, which was her College Degree and her focus for many years. She
is now coming back to her first love which is art. She is a potter and loves clay as a medium but loves all
other art mediums as well.
Their excitement about the Fridley building is that it expands their opportunity to bring art to the
community. Not only can they expand their audience, but they can provide classes for individuals with
special needs. Their facility in Anoka is not as conducive for accessibility needs as it is an older building
with many floors and levels.
After Board members introduced themselves, to Emily and Makilyn, Scott Hickok shared the
Architectural drawings of what is proposed for floor plan and accessibility improvements.
A general discussion ensued once Makilyn defined their move in time as June 1, 2025.
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Meeting 2/27/2025
Types of classes, fund raising, and a Gala on March 7, 2025, were topics of the general discussion. The
parking east of the Art Center was also discussed as possibility for overflow at the Center for events.
Scott Hickok committed to providing the contact information for Makilyn to make contact for the
answer on overflow parking.
Council member Bolkcom invited Makilyn and Emily to the February 10 Council Meeting to advertise
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their Gala on March 7 and their coming to Fridley in June.
Scott Hickok also mentioned that the at-grade crossing for crossing the rail will likely close in the future
in exchange for permission to put a bridge over the railroad tracks from East River Road to The Fridley
Market.
Old Business
Discussion of Resolution 2025-11,
public art and authorizing the Commission to advance in its efforts to find, select, and recommend their
selection for the artist and art for the area selected in Commons Park.
Other Items
The Commission was updated on the fact that the Friends of Shifty group is still very interested in
placement of an item in the Park to memorialize their friend. Scott Hickok indicated he will bring a draft
proposal for a policy document for their review.
Adjournment
Motion by Frank Sedzielarz, seconded by Ryan Fugleberg to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting Adjourned 8:15 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Scott Hickok
Recording Secretary
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:March5, 2025 Meeting Type:Public ArtsCommission
Submitted By:Scott Hickok, Community Development
Title
Review Request for Qualifications (RFQ) forCommons Park Sculpture Artist
Background
At its February 5, 2025,Public Arts Commission Meeting the Commission expressed the desire to have
a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Commons Park Sculpture Artist, to be reviewed at their March
5, 2025, meeting. That draft document has been prepared and is attached for your review.
Financial Impact
TBD based on artist interviews and ultimate candidate/sculpture selection.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Commission review the draft RFQ document and modify as appropriate for
Council to approve advertisementand distribution of the Artist Request For Qualifications
Attachments and Other Resources
Request For Qualifications Draft Document
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Commons Park Redevelopment New sculpture desired, rather than a tree, in the
illustrated circular garden (purple flower planted area right of building).
The City of Fridley is seeking artist proposals from artists interested in creating a
sculpture that will be in Commons Park.
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The renovation will include a $5 million dollar recreation building that will allow four-
season.
recreation opportunities. Improvements will include a splash pad, ice skating area,
sledding area, pickleball courts, baseball diamonds, a basketball court, several open play
areas, and a performance area for musicians, speakers, and small performances.
Near the performance area is a raised planting bed with a sitting wall edge and an
excellent opportunity to host a permanent artist sculpture. It is this area that has been
selected by the City to be home to the sculpture that will be created by the finalist and
selected artist in this RFQ process.
Project details and parameters
Artist (or artist teams) is/are required to have previously completed a public art project
and must demonstrate their ability to lead and complete this project.
Must be permanent and shall last a minimum of 20 years.
Project budgets are all inclusive and will cover artist time, fabrication, engineering
consultations, installation and other expenses. The City will facilitate any work that
involves its own contractors and collaborate with artist(s) on installation.
Timeline:
RFQ Information Session:
April 2, 2025, 6:00 Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
RFQ Responses Due:
Finalists Notification:
May 14, 2025
Finalists Full Proposal Due:
June 4, 2025, 4:30PM CST
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Selected Artist Notified:
June 19, 2025
Design completed, work finished and installed, Public Celebration in conjunction
with Commos Park renovation ribbon-cutting
2026 -TBD
Eligibility
Artist (or artist teams) is/are required to have previously completed a public art project
and must demonstrate their ability to lead and complete this project.
Note: Artist teams are teams of up to 3 lead artists working together on artistic aspects
of the commission. If you are planning to hire or include a technical consultant or
fabricator, they may be necessary to you but not be considered part of the artist team.
Teams will pick a lead artist to present
Selection Criteria
Responses to the RFQ will be evaluated on the following criteria:
Quality of artists past work as demonstrated in their submitted materials.
Artist expertise (art related or other) to undertake this project or can demonstrate
a plan for accessing outside expertise to successfully complete the project.
specific community theme.
Selection Process
From submitted responses to the RFQ, a panel of artists and representatives from the
community will select the artist finalists. One artist/artist team will be selected for this
commission.
Request For Qualifications
Application Submission Process
1. Read RFQ for background, eligibility and application process.
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2. Complete and compile items A-E listed below (narrative, work samples, etc.)
3. Find the RFQ and link to online application at: fridleymn.gov/Art RFQ/Commons
Park
4. We will be in touch if there are any questions regarding your submission.
5. Questions via email will be best answered by: Scott.hickok@fridleymn.gov (prior
to finalist notification May 14, 2025) and mike.maher@fridleymn.gov after May
14, 2025
Application Assistance
Questions via email will be best answered by: Scott.hickok@fridleymn.gov
Application Questions
A. Applicant Information
Contact information: name, email, phone, address you will enter this or
artist teams you will submit this to with the lead artists information
Provide detail regarding your eligibility-
Instead of written responses, we welcome video submissions, to the narrative questions.
We will make decisions based on your answers, not necessarily the quality of the video.
See time limits for each question. Record videos using laptop, tablet, phone or camera
and upload them to YouTube. You can find YouTube instructions at:
https://support.google.com/youtube
B. Narrative
1. Artwoork and approach (2000 characters including spaces, video
response 3 minutes maximum)
Describe your medium(s) , and your approach to artmaking. Talk about how that
would relate to an approach for the opportunity you are applying to now. Do not
propose a project idea at this time, but simply discuss general ideas on how you
would approach this job.
2. Experience creating public art (2000 characters including spaces, video
response 3 minutes maximum)
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Describe previous experience you have had creating public art, describe how
art transforms a space. Describe the technical experts or fabricators that you
would need to work with. Describe your ability to manage projects, multi-task
or work independently.
3. Why this opportunity? (1000 characters including spaces, video response
2 minutes)
Tell us why you are interested in this opportunity and commission. Add any
other information you believe would be relevant for the panel to know).
C. Resume
Maximum 2 pages please upload in PDF format for each member of team if
applicable.
D. Work Samples
Individual artist applicant can upload up to 8 work samples. More than 8 will
not be shown to jurors. Teams of 2 artists can upload up to 10 work samples.
Teams of 3 artists can upload up to 12 work samples.
Visual work: Submit. Jpeg images images under 5 MB. You can upload
images with any dimensions, as SlideRoom resizes images larger than
1280x1280x72ppi.
Text work: Submit in.pdf format. 1 page = 1 work sample (ex: 4 page file = 4
samples).
Audio/video: Provide full URL links (YouTube). 1 minute = 1 work sample (4
minutes = 4 samples).
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:March 5, 2025 Meeting Type:Public ArtsCommission
Submitted By:Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Title
Facilities and Assets Naming Policy
Background
At our October Public Arts Commission meeting you will recall we had a guest named Syed Halil. Mr.
Halil and friends of Nathan Sheferaw would like to commission a memorial to their friend who attended
does murals, who would like to either provide a mural on the Court surface, or near the court to honor
Mr. Sheferaw.
At the time of the request the City did not have a policy in place that would address a situation where
individuals would like to gift a memorial to a friend and have that memorial be in a Public place.
Afterthat request of the Commission, a draft document was prepared to address therequest and provide
policy guidance that would play a universal/consistent role in guiding future requests. The policy is in
draft form as it has not been approved by the City Council. Staff recommends that the Commission
review the draft policy documentand make edit recommendations as appropriate.
Once the Commission is comfortable with the language, we will share the language with the Park and
Recreation Commission, solicit its input and then take the item to Council for their approval. Once
approvedwe will provide the document to Mr. Halil and his team, they will have guidelines to proceed.
Financial Impact
Absorbed
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Commission review the draft policy and recommend modifications as
appropriate.
Attachments and Other Resources
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Facilities and Assets Naming Policy Draft
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Facilities and Assets Naming
and Recognition Policy
2024
Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 465.03, cities are permitted to accept gifts of real or personal property
for the benefit of their residents. This Policy establishes consistent guidelines for naming or
renaming City of Fridley (City) owned facilities, buildings, rooms, parks, and other assets in
recognition of such gifts.
This Policy is intended to:
1. Encourage donations and generate public funds to support City projects and initiatives by
providing naming rights opportunities for new developments and redevelopment projects.
2. Ensure that the naming of City property is appropriate, meaningful, and aligned with the
City's mission, history, and natural features.
3. Create names that are unique, identifiable, inclusive, and respectful of all people and
cultures.
4. Establish a transparent and equitable process for considering and approving naming
proposals, whether initiated by the City, community stakeholders, or potential donors.
5. Provide a framework for recognizing significant contributions to the City, while balancing
the potential benefits of naming rights with the need to maintain public trust and the City's
autonomy in decision-making.
6. Provide clear guidelines on what can be accepted and what is ineligible for naming rights,
preserving the integrity of established city properties.
This Policy applies to all City-owned facilities, including but not limited to buildings and structures,
parks and recreational areas, rooms and interior spaces, streets and bridges, and other City assets.
It sets forth the criteria, processes, and safeguards necessary to ensure that naming decisions are
made in the best interest of the City and its residents.
Naming rights will be considered for individuals, families, organizations, corporations or those
that have made significant contributions to the City, either through financial support or
exceptional service (donor).
Corporate names may be considered, but product names will not be accepted. In cases where a
corporation name is synonymous with its product, exceptions may be made, provided the product
is not an alcoholic beverage, tobacco product, or firearm (ex. Coca Cola would be acceptable;
Winchester would not.)
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If a commercial entity makes a donation, efforts will be made not to name any subpart or portions
of the named facility for a commercial competitor, but this cannot be guaranteed. Social or service
clubs are not included in this restriction.
A donor who wishes to use a name that is not their own, will need permission from the individual,
the individual's estate, the organization, corporation or to explain the connection between the
donor and the name.
No naming rights will be given to:
Paramilitary or revolutionary groups
Criminal or infamous people, companies, events, places or organizations
Whimsical or nonsensical groups, real or imagined
Naming rights will generally not be given to the following, unless an exception is made by the
Fridley City Council (Council):
Political parties
Religious organizations
Fictional characters
Ethnic, cultural or tribal groups
Social or service clubs that do not serve the Twin Cities Metro area
General Criteria for Donations and Recognition
Building and facility ownership will be retained by the City regardless of the value of the donation,
or how the donation compares to the value of the building or facility.
When a building or a facility is named on behalf of an individual, families, organizations,
corporations, the donor will receive a suitable sign, label or plaque of the object briefly explaining
the donation, if necessary; the ability to provide or create news regarding the donation; the right
that all meetings, classes or functions to be held in the building or facility will be so labeled (i.e.,
; and any other passive benefit derived from the
goodwill and generosity of making the donation. The City retains the right to use photographs or
representations of the donation or the facility in advertising, public relations or other promotional
materials.
The donor will NOT gain an exclusive or even preferential ability to use the named building or
facility nor any other facility owned by the City. Nor will the donor receive free or reduced priced
tickets or admissions, or the ability to obtain tickets or admissions in a preferential manner, to any
event that is held or scheduled in the facility.
Except for the rare provision below, the term of the naming right will be for the lifetime usefulness
of whatever building or facility receives the name. It will be up to the City to determine what that
lifetime usefulness is.
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In the case of natural disaster or destruction, a destroyed building or facility that is insured and is
to be rebuilt in a nearly identical manner, will be renamed with the donor's name. However, if the
lifetime usefulness of the building or facility was nearly up at the time of the disaster, a different
or replacement building may be built instead and may carry another name. It will be the City
sole discretion of whether to choose to rebuild a building or facility.
The following levels serve as guidelines and may be adjusted based on the specific asset, location,
and current market conditions. All final decisions are subject to the Council approval.
Major Facilities:
o Criteria: Substantial donations that significantly contribute to the construction,
renovation, or long-term operation of major city facilities.
o Examples: Entire buildings, large parks, sports complexes
o Suggested donation threshold: 50% or more of the facility's construction or renovation
cost.
o Suggested duration threshold: 30 years
Significant Spaces:
o Criteria: Donations that fund the development, enhancement or long-term
maintenance of significant spaces within larger facilities or moderate-sized standalone
features.
o Examples: Auditoriums, large rooms, park pavilions, specialized facilities, medium-
sized park features
o Suggested donation threshold: 25-49% of the space's construction, renovation or
maintenance cost.
o Suggested duration threshold: 15 years
Minor Spaces and Features:
o Criteria: Donations that support smaller spaces or features within city facilities or parks.
o Examples: Small rooms, minor facilities, park amenities.
o Suggested donation threshold: 10-24% of the feature's cost.
o Suggested duration threshold: 10 years
Individual Elements:
o Criteria: Donations for specific items that enhance City spaces.
o Examples: Trees, benches, picnic tables, bike racks
o Special considerations:
Items must meet City standards for quality and design
Placement will be determined in collaboration with relevant City staff
Additional mementos or personal items are not permitted at the site
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o Donation amount: Full cost of the item plus a maintenance fund contribution paid
in advance.
o Suggested duration threshold: For the lifetime of the asset, estimated at 20 years
Recognition Opportunities:
o Criteria: Smaller donations that contribute to overall facility or program support.
o Examples: Recognition walls, digital displays, engraved pavers or bricks. See
Recognition Wall Guidelines.
o Donation amount: Varies based on the specific recognition opportunity.
Specialized Naming Rights:
o Criteria: Ongoing support for programs, events, or services.
o Examples: Educational programs, lecture series, annual events or festivals
o Donation amount: To be determined based on the scope and duration of the
program or event.
Recognition Wall Guidelines
Recognition walls may be used to acknowledge significant contributions to major projects or
ongoing support of City facilities and programs.
Contributions recognized may include:
Financial contributions above a threshold determined by the specific project
Significant in-kind contributions
Extraordinary volunteer efforts
Key roles in project approval or implementation
Recognition will be limited to proper names of the donor.
Personal messages (e.g., "In memory of", "In honor of") will not be included
on recognition walls.
Recognition may be organized into tiers based on level of contribution.
The City reserves the right to determine specific location, design of recognition elements and the
final wording and layout of all recognition elements.
In efforts to preserve continuity in the City, renaming of facilities is strongly discouraged and will
only be considered under specific circumstances.
City Initiated Name Change or Removal:
The City reserves the right to remove or change a name if:
The terms of a donation agreement are not fulfilled.
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The name becomes associated with values contrary to the City's mission and principles.
The name becomes infamous, villainous, or ridiculous over time (e.g., Enron).
Other exceptional circumstances arise, as determined by the City Council.
Name removal process:
Requires a resolution by the Council.
No return of donation or refund will be given.
Any decision to remove or change a name must be approved by the Council.
In cases where a name is removed or changed, the City will make efforts to preserve the historical
record of the original naming.
Donor Initiated Name Change or Removal:
In the event that a donor requests a name change (e.g., due to corporate rebranding, the original
donor merges with or is acquired by another entity, etc.) or removal:
1. The Council will review the situation and may, at its discretion:
a) Retain the original name for historical continuity.
b) Update the name to reflect the donor's new name, provided it aligns with the City's
naming policy criteria.
c) Negotiate a new agreement with the successor entity.
d) Remove the name if the new name or entity no longer aligns with the City's values
or the original intent of the naming.
2. Any costs associated with updating signage or materials due to a donor's name change
will be the responsibility of the donor or successor entity.
3. The City reserves the right to terminate the naming agreement if the name change or
merger results in a conflict with the City's values or other naming rights agreements.
All donor naming rights shall be confirmed through a binding contract that specifies:
The amount of the donation
The exact name to be used
The duration of the naming right
Any terms for maintenance or future renovations
Conditions under which the name may be terminated
Upon execution of the contract, the building or facility will be considered no longer available to
other people or groups. Final naming approval will be made upon receipt of the donation and
approval by the Council if applicable.
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Donor agreements should include a clause addressing potential conflicts of interest.
For corporate donors, agreements should include a term limit for the naming rights.
Naming proposals can be initiated in three different ways:
1. City-Initiated Proposals: The City Manager and/or the Council may put out a request for
funding a specific development or cause. In this case, the naming rights are offered as part
of a broader fundraising initiative for a City project.
2. Community-Initiated Proposals: A community organization, foundation, or individual may
initiate a naming proposal for a new or existing development. This allows community
stakeholders to propose names that they believe would be meaningful or beneficial to the
community.
3. Donor-Initiated Proposals: An individual, organization, or corporation may approach the
City with a substantial donation and a request for naming rights. These proposals are
typically unsolicited and may be for existing facilities or future developments.
Regardless of how a proposal is initiated, the following process applies:
All naming proposals must be submitted in writing to the City Manager or their designee.
The proposal will be reviewed by the City Manager or their designee.
The City Manager or their designee will make a recommendation to the City Council.
The Council has final approval of all naming rights.
The Council retains authority over all aspects of this Policy. This includes, but is not limited to:
The right to accept or decline any donation, regardless of value.
The authority to approve or deny any naming proposal.
The power to make exceptions to any part of this Policy.
The ability to terminate or change any previously approved naming right.
All decisions made by the Council regarding naming rights are final.
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This Policy shall be effective immediately upon approval by the Council. The Policy shall be
reviewed every five years to ensure it remains relevant and effective. Any amendments to this
Policy must be approved by the Council.
City of Fridley: The municipal corporation known as the City of Fridley, Minnesota, including all its
departments, agencies, and related entities.
City Council: The municipal corporation known as the City of Fridley, Minnesota, including all its
departments, agencies, and related entities.
Donor: Individuals, families, organizations, corporations or those that have made significant
contributions to the City, either through financial support or exceptional service.
Organization: Any formally constituted group, including but not limited to non-profit
organizations, associations, clubs, foundations, and other entities that are not classified as
corporations or individuals.
Corporation: A legal entity that is separate and distinct from its owners, including for-profit
businesses, limited liability companies (LLCs), and other corporate structures recognized under
Minnesota law.
Individual: A single person acting in their personal capacity, not as a representative of any
organization or corporation.
City Asset: Any physical property owned by the City of Fridley, including but not limited to
buildings, parks, rooms, equipment, or infrastructure.
Facility: Any structure or defined space owned and operated by the City of Fridley, including
buildings, parks, recreational areas, and interior spaces.
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:March5,2025 Meeting Type:Public ArtsCommission
Submitted By:Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Title
Public Art Mapping Precedents
Background
Commissioner Fugleberg researched how others have created their map locations and have chosen the
best public art locations in their communities. This may have been distributed already to the
Commissioners as it came in in October of 2024 from the Commissioner. I wanted to make sure that all
members of the Commission have the research as it is insightful and will serve us well as we complete
our Public Art Map.
Financial Impact
Absorbed
Recommendation
Staff recommends reviewing the material and discussing the content as well as keeping the materials
in our reference materials file as we map beyond our top three priority Locations.
Attachments and Other Resources
Public Art Mapping Precedent Research
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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