HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2026-57, Acknowledging and Extending Support for a Proposed Utility Box Art Wrap Installation
Resolution No. 2026-57
Acknowledging and Extending Support for a Proposed Utility Box Art Wrap Installation
Whereas, Six utility boxes along Trunk Highway 47/University Avenue have been identified for an
art wrap installation in the City of Fridley (City) that are located within the Minnesota Department
of Transportation (MnDOT) right of way; and
Whereas, the City desires to install vinyl art wraps (Art) on six utility boxes along Trunk Highway
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47 between 53 and 85 Avenues as part of a pilot program; and
Whereas, MnDOT requires preapproval by MnDOT of an application (Application) for public art
located on or in MnDOT rights of way and MnDOT-owned non-office transportation
facilities pursuant to the MnDOT Art on Highway Right of Way Policy (Policy); and
Whereas, pursuant to the Policy, an Application may only be submitted by a political subdivision
of the state other state agencies, or tribal government (Applicant);
Whereas, the Application must include a resolution from the Applicant’s governing body stating
the Applicant’s leadership is aware of and supports the proposed art project, and
Whereas, the Policy requires the Applicant to complete public engagement related to the Art to
establish that the Art is consistent with the Applicant’s community standards; and
Whereas, the Application must include a waiver of all artist rights granted pursuant to the Visual
Artists Rights Act (VARA), 17 U.S.C. §106A(a); and
Whereas, the Policy requires the Applicant to enter into an agreement with MnDOT related to
the Art (Art Agreement) including provisions requiring Art donation to MnDOT and specifying
responsibilities related to the installation, maintenance, and removal of the Art; and
Whereas, the City desires to pay for the installation, maintenance and removal of the Art; and
Whereas, the City has identified the funding necessary to install, maintain, and remove the Art on
and from the utility boxes.
Now, therefore be it resolved, by the City Council of the City of Fridley:
That the City hereby extends its support of and for the installation, maintenance, and removal of
the above-described Art; and
That the City acknowledges that it has conducted public engagement related to the Art and that
the Art is consistent with its community standards; and
That the City Council authorizes Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director, to submit an
Application to MnDOT for installation, maintenance, and removal of the Art of the six utility
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boxes located on Trunk Highway 47 between 53 and 85 Avenues; and
That Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director, on behalf of the City, is granted authority to
negotiate and execute an Art Agreement with MnDOT.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 26th day of May, 2026.
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Dave Ostwald – Mayor
Attest:
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Melissa Moore – City Clerk