7-9-2025
Public Arts Commission
July 09, 2025
6:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E.
Agenda
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Meeting Minutes
1. June 4. 2025 Public Arts Commission Minutes
New Business
2. Commons Park Sculpture Update
3. Updated Workplan
4. Smaller-scale Public Art Options
5. Moore Lake Park Sculpture Update
Old Business
Other Items
Adjournment
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Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: July 9, 2025 Meeting Type: Public Arts Commission
Submitted By: Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director
Title
June 4. 2025 Public Arts Commission Minutes
Background
Attached are the meeting minutes of the June 4, 2025 Public Arts Commission.
Financial Impact
None.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the June 4, 2025 Public Arts Commission minutes.
Attachments and Other Resources
June 4, 2025 Public Arts Commission Minutes.
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Item 1.
Public Arts Commission Meeting
June 4, 2025
6:00 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Call to Order
Chair Collins called the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present
Josh Collins, Chair
Ryan Fugleberg, Vice Chair
Gary Osterbauer
Gary Swanson
Maija Sedzielarz
Frank Sedzielarz
Kara Ruwart
Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director
Jesslyn Quiram, Engineering Technician
Approve Public Arts Commission Agenda for June 4, 2025
Motion by Commissioner Maija Sedzielarz to approve the June 4, 2025 meeting agenda. Seconded by
Commissioner Swanson. The motion passed unanimously.
Approve Public Arts Commission Minutes for May 7th and 14th, 2025*
Motion by Commissioner Swanson to approve the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes. Seconded by
Commissioner Osterbauer. The motion passed unanimously.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson to approve May 14, 2025, meeting minutes. Seconded by
Commissioner Osterbauer. The motion passed unanimously.
*Additional corrections were requested to the April 2nd, 2025 minutes. These minutes will be amended
and submitted for approval at the July 9th meeting.
New Business
1. Moore Lake Park Sculpture Update
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Item 1.
Park Commission 6/4/2025 Minutes Page 2
Staff stated that a meeting with the Rice Creek Watershed District and artist Jessica Turtle had
been scheduled for Monday June 2nd but was rescheduled for Monday, June 9th. Staff will update
the Commission on the takeaways from the meeting with the expectation that the project
timeline, installation location and transportation logistics will be firmed up.
Staff also presented a first draft of a sign that will be installed at the public art site at Moore Lake
and will serve as a template for future art program signage.
The Commission presented feedback on the sign including moving the artwork description to the
top, including information on Fridley’s public arts program, possibly removing the circular graphic
in the top right corner, exploring the idea of using a QR code or link to the art program webpage
and making sure the sign font and layout follow best practices for accessibility.
Staff additionally requested feedback on a ceremony to mark the installation of the public art
project at Moore Lake. The Commission suggested combining the event with a public concert
that is already scheduled on a weekday evening this summer.
The Commission took no formal action on this item.
2. 2025-2026 Workplan Draft Discussion
Staff stated that a draft workplan document was drafted to capture a list of projects, priorities
and ideas discussed in past meetings of the Public Arts Commission.
The Commission suggested several additions to the workplan including; follow up on an inquiry
to create a mural project at the Commons Park basketball courts, to explore a program offered
by a company that creates mural-ready sculptural benches from recycled wind turbines, exploring
options to add art into city utility and infrastructure projects, and to look at a mural or sculpture
walk/stroll program.
No formal action was taken on this agenda item.
3. Commons Park Sculpture Community Engagement Model
Staff stated that a draft copy of an agreement for the Commons Park sculpture project was
included in the Commission packet. The agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorney and
represents the interests of the City of Fridley, Artist and Fridley Creative Arts Foundation.
The Commission suggested allowing additional time for the Artist to create a conceptual design
and budget and to better define expectations for community engagement.
Staff will make the modifications and send the agreement to the Artist for review. If substantial
changes are requested by the Artist, the agreement will be subject to a final legal review before
going to Fridley City Council for approval.
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Item 1.
No formal action was taken by the Commission on this item.
Old Business
Other Items
Commissioner Frank Sedzielarz wished to discuss an inquiry by artist Lisa Elias regarding the RFQ
review process. Ms. Elias questioned if a secondary, corrected submission was included in the
packet of information used for evaluation of artist qualifications. Review indicated that this second
submission was not included in an electronic version of the materials but was added to the printed
packets that were distributed to each of the Commissioners prior to the evaluation meeting. The
Commission did not feel that this omission impacted the results of their evaluation and it was
determined that staff would follow up with Ms. Elias to inform her of the outcome of her inquiry.
Additionally, the Commission discussed community outreach at the Fridley 49er Days Festival,
being held June 12-14. Several Commissioners will be volunteering at an information table for the
Fridley Public Arts Foundation. The question of what stories or perspectives might be missing from
our public spaces was determined to be the theme of the engagement process.
Adjournment
Commissioner Osterbauer made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Seconded by
Commissioner Ruwart. The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director
Recording Secretary
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Item 1.
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: July 9, 2025 Meeting Type: Public Arts Commission
Submitted By: Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director and Jesslyn Quiram, Engineering Technician
Title
Commons Park Sculpture Update
Background
The Public Arts Commission has selected artist Ken McCall to create a work of sculpture for Commons
Park, currently under construction as a destination park in Fridley. A draft of an agreement, which had
been reviewed by Fridley’s City Attorney, was presented to the Commission at the June 4th meeting. Staff
utilized feedback from this meeting to make several edits to the agreement to better define the timeline
and expectations for community engagement.
The updated agreement was sent to Mr. McCall for review and comments were received back. As of
6/24, staff are reviewing the comments and will continue to work with the Artist and City Attorney to
reach an agreement that all parties are comfortable with.
The Commons Park construction project will move into phase 2, to include the area where the sculpture
will be installed, on July 7th. A construction schedule is included in the packet for the information of the
Commission to utilize in discussion on phasing of the concrete foundation that will need to be designed
and installed for the sculpture and for ongoing discussion on recognition of the sculpture upon
completion, with a goal of June 2026.
Financial Impact
The Fridley Creative Arts Foundation has agreed to pay up to $50,000 for the commission of a sculpture
at Commons Park and is a third party in addition to the City and Artist in the agreement.
Recommendation
None
Attachments and Other Resources
Commons Park Phase 2 Site Work Schedule
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Item 2.
ID Task Name Duration Start Finish
0 25047 Commons Park Phase 2 40 days?Mon 6/30/25 Fri 8/22/25
1 Mobilization 2 days Mon 7/7/25 Tue 7/8/25
2 Initial Setup 8 days Mon 6/30/25 Wed 7/9/25
3 Locates Private/Public 4 days Mon 6/30/25 Thu 7/3/25
4 Initial Survey 4 days Mon 6/30/25 Thu 7/3/25
5 Construction Entrance 1 day Mon 7/7/25 Mon 7/7/25
6 Erosion Control 1 day Mon 7/7/25 Mon 7/7/25
7 Staging Yard Prep 1 day Mon 7/7/25 Mon 7/7/25
8 Initial Deliveries 1 day Wed 7/9/25 Wed 7/9/25
9 Traffic Control 1 day Mon 7/7/25 Mon 7/7/25
10 Removals 8 days Mon 7/7/25 Wed 7/16/25
11 Clear & Grub (YTS)2 days Mon 7/7/25 Tue 7/8/25
12 Sawcutting (ACS)1 day Tue 7/8/25 Tue 7/8/25
13 Demo Shed & Remove 1 day Wed 7/9/25 Wed 7/9/25
14 Remove Fence 3 days Wed 7/9/25 Fri 7/11/25
15 Remove Concrete Flatwork & Bit Paths 1 day Mon 7/14/25 Mon 7/14/25
16 Remove Aglime & Place at North Fields 2 days Tue 7/15/25 Wed 7/16/25
17 Mass Earthwork 3 days Thu 7/17/25 Mon 7/21/25
18 Disk Site 1 day Thu 7/17/25 Thu 7/17/25
19 Strip & Stockpile Topsoil 1 day Fri 7/18/25 Fri 7/18/25
20 Excavate Basins/Balance Site 2 days Fri 7/18/25 Mon 7/21/25
21 Site Work 34 days?Tue 7/8/25 Fri 8/22/25
22 Phase 1 Sitework 20 days?Tue 7/8/25 Mon 8/4/25
23 Tolerance Baseball Aglime Subgrade 1 day Tue 7/8/25 Tue 7/8/25
24 Install Aglime & Tolerance for Baseball 2 days Tue 7/8/25 Wed 7/9/25
25 Install Batters Box & Pitchers Mound (PCO SA)2 days Thu 7/10/25 Fri 7/11/25
26 Grade Baseball Topsoil 2 days Mon 7/14/25 Tue 7/15/25
27 Complete Baseball Irrigation (PCO IRR)3 days Wed 7/16/25 Fri 7/18/25
28 Baseball Restoration (CLND)2 days Mon 7/21/25 Tue 7/22/25
29 Pave City Sidewalk along 7th & Instal Bit Apron (FP 1 day Thu 7/31/25 Thu 7/31/25
30 Phase 2 Sitework 25 days Mon 7/21/25 Fri 8/22/25
31 Electrical Rough-ins (Eagan)5 days Mon 7/21/25 Fri 7/25/25
32 Install Draintile Basin 1 1 day Tue 7/22/25 Tue 7/22/25
33 Install Biomix in Basin 1 1 day Wed 7/23/25 Wed 7/23/25
34 Exacavate For Restroom Foundation 1 day Thu 7/24/25 Thu 7/24/25
35 Excavate for Conc Seat Walls 1 day Thu 7/24/25 Thu 7/24/25
36 Prep Subgrade for Playground Curb 1 day Thu 7/24/25 Thu 7/24/25
37 Install Playground Curb (Curbmasters)1 day Fri 7/25/25 Fri 7/25/25
38 Install Shelter Pad (Curbmasters)1 day Mon 7/28/25 Mon 7/28/25
39 Install Seat Walls (Curbmasters)5 days Tue 7/29/25 Mon 8/4/25
40 Prep Subgrade for Bit Paths 3 days Fri 7/25/25 Tue 7/29/25
41 Install CL 5 for Bit Paths 1 day Tue 7/29/25 Tue 7/29/25
42 Tolerance Remaining Bit Paths 1 day Wed 7/30/25 Wed 7/30/25
43 Prep Subgrade/Inst CL 5 for Flatwork 3 days Thu 7/31/25 Mon 8/4/25
44 Bit Patching (FPI)2 days Wed 7/30/25 Thu 7/31/25
45 Pave Bit Paths (FPI)2 days Thu 7/31/25 Fri 8/1/25
46 Tolerance sidewalk CL5 2 days Mon 8/4/25 Tue 8/5/25
47 Install Sidewalks (Curbmasters)4 days Tue 8/5/25 Fri 8/8/25
48 Topsoil Respread 8 days Wed 8/6/25 Fri 8/15/25
49 Install Irrigation (PCO IRR)5 days Mon 8/11/25 Fri 8/15/25
50 Install Fence (PCO Fence)5 days Mon 8/11/25 Fri 8/15/25
51 Install Site Amenities (PCO SA)5 days Mon 8/11/25 Fri 8/15/25
52 Site Restoration (PCO CLND)5 days Mon 8/18/25 Fri 8/22/25
53 Utility 8 days Mon 7/14/25 Wed 7/23/25
54 Set up Road & Sidewalk Closure (Safety Signs)1 day Mon 7/14/25 Mon 7/14/25
55 Sanitary Sewer 1 day Mon 7/14/25 Mon 7/14/25
56 Watermain 1 day Tue 7/15/25 Tue 7/15/25
57 Abandon Phase 1 2" Water Line 2 days Tue 7/15/25 Wed 7/16/25
58 Storm Sewer 6 days Wed 7/16/25 Wed 7/23/25
59 Buildings 20 days Mon 7/21/25 Fri 8/15/25
60 Building NOT IN CONTRACT (RJM)20 days Mon 7/21/25 Fri 8/15/25
61 Subcontractors 25 days Mon 7/7/25 Fri 8/8/25
62 Clearing and Grubbing (YTS)2 days Mon 7/7/25 Tue 7/8/25
63 Electrical (Eagan)5 days Mon 7/21/25 Fri 7/25/25
64 Sawing (ACS)1 day Tue 7/8/25 Tue 7/8/25
65 Concrete (Curbmasters)13 days Wed 7/23/25 Fri 8/8/25
66 Blacktop Paving (FPI)4 days Tue 7/29/25 Fri 8/1/25
67 Striping (Safety Signs)1 day Fri 8/1/25 Fri 8/1/25
68 Signage (Safety Signs)1 day Mon 8/4/25 Mon 8/4/25
69 Final/Closeout 0 days Mon 7/7/25 Mon 7/7/25
25047 Commons Park Phase 2
Mobilization
Locates Private/Public
Initial Survey
Construction Entrance
Erosion Control
Staging Yard Prep
Initial Deliveries
Traffic Control
Clear & Grub (YTS)
Sawcutting (ACS)
Demo Shed & Remove
Remove Fence
Remove Concrete Flatwork & Bit Paths
Remove Aglime & Place at North Fields
Disk Site
Strip & Stockpile Topsoil
Excavate Basins/Balance Site
Tolerance Baseball Aglime Subgrade
Install Aglime & Tolerance for Baseball
Install Batters Box & Pitchers Mound (PCO SA)
Grade Baseball Topsoil
Complete Baseball Irrigation (PCO IRR)
Baseball Restoration (CLND)
Pave City Sidewalk along 7th & Instal Bit Apron (FPI)
Electrical Rough-ins (Eagan)
Install Draintile Basin 1
Install Biomix in Basin 1
Exacavate For Restroom Foundation
Excavate for Conc Seat Walls
Prep Subgrade for Playground Curb
Install Playground Curb (Curbmasters)
Install Shelter Pad (Curbmasters)
Install Seat Walls (Curbmasters)
Prep Subgrade for Bit Paths
Install CL 5 for Bit Paths
Tolerance Remaining Bit Paths
Prep Subgrade/Inst CL 5 for Flatwork
Bit Patching (FPI)
Pave Bit Paths (FPI)
Tolerance sidewalk CL5
Install Sidewalks (Curbmasters)
Topsoil Respread
Install Irrigation (PCO IRR)
Install Fence (PCO Fence)
Install Site Amenities (PCO SA)
Site Restoration (PCO CLND)
Set up Road & Sidewalk Closure (Safety Signs)
Sanitary Sewer
Watermain
Abandon Phase 1 2" Water Line
Storm Sewer
Building NOT IN CONTRACT (RJM)
Clearing and Grubbing (YTS)
Electrical (Eagan)
Sawing (ACS)
Concrete (Curbmasters)
Blacktop Paving (FPI)
Striping (Safety Signs)
Signage (Safety Signs)
7/7
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Jun 29, '25 Jul 6, '25 Jul 13, '25 Jul 20, '25 Jul 27, '25 Aug 3, '25 Aug 10, '25 Aug 17, '25 Aug 24, '25
July 2025 August 2025
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Item 2.
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: July 9, 2025 Meeting Type: Public Arts Commission
Submitted By: Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director
Title
Updated Workplan
Background
The Public Arts Commission reviewed a first draft of a workplan at their June 4th meeting, providing staff
with several additions. The workplan has been updated to reflect the additional input of the Commission
and will be updated frequently to track progress on projects and guide agenda items for future
meetings.
Financial Impact
None
Recommendation
None
Attachments and Other Resources
Workplan Draft updated on 6-24-2025
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Item 3.
Public Arts Commission 2025-2026
Workplan Draft
Updated June 24, 2025
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Item 3.
2025-2026 Public Arts Commission
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2025 Public Arts Commission Workplan Draft – Updated for July
Meeting
Goals and Strategic Initiatives:
1. Definition of Public Art: A work of art designed and or created by an artist or artist-led team
located indoor or outdoors and visually and/or physically accessible to the public. It may
include permanent visual art, performances, installations, evets and temporary works.
2. Community: Foster community identity and spirit, promote cultural enrichment and
economic development through creative arts, encourage public art involvement, and inspire
innovation to build a vibrant arts community.
3. Historic/Cultural focus: Develop distinctive destinations that highlight the area's evolving
history and foster collaboration among artists and Fridley's diverse community, celebrating
heritage, ethnicity, and civic pride to transform it into an arts destination.
4. Arts Commission focus: The Arts Commission aims to connect with city departments for
public art programs, engage with other jurisdictions for support, communicate goals
citywide, ensure maintenance of art collections, and partner with the Fridley Arts Foundation
for long-term funding and program viability.
5. Utilize a meeting format and schedule that meets desired outcomes for staff and
Commissioners:
a. Incorporate work session/site tour format as needed to better facilitate advisory
role of Commission
b. Meeting cancellations when/if a meeting is not needed
c. Discuss options for recording meetings and minutes
6. Monthly check-in meeting with the Chair and Staff to plan future meeting agendas and
share information.
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Item 3.
2025-2026 Public Arts Commission
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2025-2026 Workplan
Item Process Status
2025-2026 Goals and
Workplan
Review at June 2025 meeting, make
updates per direction of Commission
Update throughout year
In progress
Commissioner Orientation
and Training
Review Commission onboarding
manual
All commissioners have signed code of
conduct agreement
Complete for
2025
Vice Chair Nominations annually. Ryan Fugleberg
is 2025 Vice-chair
Complete for
2025
Commission Chair Establish monthly check-in meeting
with Chair and Staff to set agenda for
the following meeting
In progress
Programs and Special
Events
Opportunities to volunteer at Parks and
Recreation programs and events to
promote public art program
Presence at Fridley 49er Days Festival
Provide guidance for the creation of a
signature arts festival to be held at the
newly renovated Commons Park site
In progress,
ongoing
Commons Park Sculpture Work with artist on conceptual design
of sculpture
Work with artist to refine concept
design into final design
Provide recommendations on
celebration and recognition of
completed artwork
In progress
Mississippi St. Underpass
Mural Project
Coordinate timeline of mural
concepting with construction and
development timeline
Identify funding sources and budget
target
Identify possible themes for mural
Future project
Fridley Civic Campus Art
Project
Evaluate possibility of Issac Kidder
sculpture being installed at Civic
Campus pending grant funding
Future project
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Item 3.
2025-2026 Public Arts Commission
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Consider concept for art trail to extend
from Civic Campus into Locke Park and
Community Park (community park only
if underpass/overpass is established)
Consider implementation
of a rotating public art
program
Create program parameters and policy
document
Connect with staff in communities with
rotating public art program
Identify source of funding for
honorariums for artists displaying
works in Fridley
Consider a planned route or walk for
murals or sculptures
Future project
Consider implementation
of an art bench program at
City Parks
Create program parameters and policy
document if program establishment is
identified as a goal of the Commission
Establish source of funds for artist
awards if program is established
Future project
Follow up on inquiry from
community members for a
mural at Commons Park
Basketball Court to honor
Nathan Sheferaw – Shifty’s
Premium Cuts
Reestablish contact with stakeholders
Request concept drawing of mural
Explore possible alternatives to court
surface mural
Review policy to ensure alignment
Future project
Explore option of
Noblewins wind turbine
upcycled benches as
option for public art murals
Meet with representative to get
product materials and pricing
Consider in relation to other options for
murals and benches and weigh budget,
impact, etc.
Introduce at
7-9-2025
meeting
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Item 3.
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: July 9, 2025 Meeting Type: Public Arts Commission
Submitted By: Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director, Jesslyn Quiram, Engineering Technician
Title
Smaller-scale Public Art Options
Background
The Public Arts Commission has identified interest in establishing programs and opportunities for
smaller-scale art installations throughout the City of Fridley. Upcoming meetings can be used to explore
the merits of various programs including murals on Noblewins benches, unique art benches, and
rotating sculpture spaces, to name a few.
Staff met with a representative from Noblewins, who makes benches with large surface area from
upcycled wind turbines. These benches have been used in numerous communities for public art
programs as a canvas for murals.
Financial Impact
None
Recommendation
None
Attachments and Other Resources
Noblewins catalog and sole source letter
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Item 4.
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: July 9, 2025 Meeting Type: Public Arts Commission
Submitted By: Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director, Jesslyn Quiram, Engineering Technician
Title
Moore Lake Park Sculpture Update
Background
A sculpture of a Northern Leopard Frog, which will be covered with colorful mosaic tile, is being crafted
by artist Jessica Turtle with funding from the Rice Creek Watershed District and the Fridley Creative Arts
Foundation (gift from Mary Tjosvold). The artist has provided a timeline for completion of the sculpture
in early July and staff met with the artist and Watershed District on Monday June 9 to discuss logistics
for transportation and installation.
Staff did discuss the placement location at length with the artist and watershed district staff. The concept
plan called for installation in a stormwater pond to create the effect of the frog sitting atop the water.
Based on further on-site analysis, staff recommends creating a landscaped garden feature approximately
100 feet from the pond for the following reasons:
Concerns with draining the pond for installation and uncertainty that the wet pond bottom would
support the foundation materials without moving or heaving
Fluctuating water levels, leaving the frog above or below the water line depending on water
heights
Viewing access for wheelchair users and those with strollers
Concern with cattail growth inhibiting viewing of the sculpture
The watershed district staff and Artist were enthused about the idea of creating a small garden area with
some seating and play features surrounding the frog sculpture and the artist confirmed that the sculpture
would be built to withstand touching and possible climbing. A nature-based feature with play value is
supported in the Park System Improvement Plan concept plan (attached).
Staff would like feedback from the Commission on:
The updated proposed location of the sculpture
Ribbon cutting or recognition ceremony for the installation of the art piece
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Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
Financial Impact
None
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Commission endorse the proposed installation location of the Northern Leopard
Frog sculpture.
Attachments and Other Resources
Moore Lake Park Concept Plan from approved Park System Improvement Plan
Map showing proposed location of public art installation
Inspiration images of frog sculpture in garden setting
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Fridley, Minnesota
December 9, 2021| WSB Project number: 016927-000
Fridley Park Concepts - Moore Lake Park
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NEW SHELTER
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POTENTIAL FUTURE PARKING EXPANSION
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