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Approving the extension of the temporary installation of artwork in the public right-of-way on the Robert Street skyway windows between the Pioneer Endicott and First National Bank Buildings.
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WHEREAS, the Minnesota Museum of American Art “Applicant” wishes to utilize the Robert Street Skyway windows between the Pioneer Endicott and First National Bank Building to install a pop up exhibition of distinctive and colorful cut films and signage inspired artwork “Project”; and,
WHEREAS, the Project will consist of temporary translucent films of text and colored geometric shapes mounted directly on interior window surfaces; and,
WHEREAS, resolution #02-1108 adopted by City Council on November 27, 2002, provides the permitting policy and process for the review and approval of public art proposed in the ROW; and,
WHEREAS, resolution #02-1108 sets forth the general conditions for the Artwork Installation; and,
WHEREAS, resolution #PH 18-58 approved the installation of the artwork and permitted the Project to remain in place until May 31, 2019; and,
WHEREAS, the applicant wishes to continue to display the artwork and Public Works wishes to permit the extension of the display; and,
WHEREAS, the Project can remain in place until May 31, 2020 with continued permission of the adjacent property owners and verified insurance coverage through that date, otherwise the installation must be removed by December 31, 2019; and,
WHEREAS, Applicant further understands engaging in unpermitted activity or failure to follow any term outlined in this policy and approved permit will result in revocation of the Project’s permit; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby grants approval to Public Works to renew and extend the Permit to Applicant for the Project.