Parks commission approves 'goat trail' public-art project by Icon Poly
March 20, 2026 | Boards and Commissions, Pflugerville City, Travis County, Texas
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The Pflugerville Parks and Recreation Commission voted to approve a public-art installation of fiberglass goat sculptures fabricated by Icon Poly, moving forward a tourism-focused "goat trail" intended for a downtown pedestrian corridor and other display sites.
The project's presenter said the sculptures are designed to be roughly 4 feet tall, hollow, and weigh about 60 pounds for transport. "We would, we have already gone through the design process with them," the presenter said, adding that minor design changes (such as softer horn edges) remain possible. Staff described the pieces as primed for artist finishing and recommended a clear-coat finish to extend paint life.
Why it matters: Staff said the installation is intended to support art tourism and local artists, provide smaller canvases for community painting events in schools and parks, and create an interactive downtown attraction. Commissioners pressed staff on durability, public safety and maintenance; staff said platforms will be engineered to deter climbing and signage will instruct visitors not to ride or climb the sculptures.
Funding and quantities: Staff told the commission the purchase would be paid from hotel/occupancy-tax funds set aside for public art and tourism initiatives, not from the general fund or property taxes. The presenter said the commission anticipates a minimum initial purchase of 12 pieces for a pedestrian corridor and listed a per-unit price of $1,400 plus shipping and mounting platforms. The transcript included an ambiguous numeric phrase about fabrication totals that could not be verified and was omitted from this report because the amount was not specified clearly in the record.
The vote: A commissioner moved to approve the commissioning and another seconded; the chair called for a voice vote and members answered "aye." The transcript records the motion as approved by voice vote; no roll-call tally or recorded dissent appears in the meeting record.
Next steps: Staff said they will finalize fabrication details with Icon Poly, issue a call for artist proposals for surface designs and site-specific installation plans, and return to any required approvals if procurement thresholds require additional commission or council review.
The project's presenter said the sculptures are designed to be roughly 4 feet tall, hollow, and weigh about 60 pounds for transport. "We would, we have already gone through the design process with them," the presenter said, adding that minor design changes (such as softer horn edges) remain possible. Staff described the pieces as primed for artist finishing and recommended a clear-coat finish to extend paint life.
Why it matters: Staff said the installation is intended to support art tourism and local artists, provide smaller canvases for community painting events in schools and parks, and create an interactive downtown attraction. Commissioners pressed staff on durability, public safety and maintenance; staff said platforms will be engineered to deter climbing and signage will instruct visitors not to ride or climb the sculptures.
Funding and quantities: Staff told the commission the purchase would be paid from hotel/occupancy-tax funds set aside for public art and tourism initiatives, not from the general fund or property taxes. The presenter said the commission anticipates a minimum initial purchase of 12 pieces for a pedestrian corridor and listed a per-unit price of $1,400 plus shipping and mounting platforms. The transcript included an ambiguous numeric phrase about fabrication totals that could not be verified and was omitted from this report because the amount was not specified clearly in the record.
The vote: A commissioner moved to approve the commissioning and another seconded; the chair called for a voice vote and members answered "aye." The transcript records the motion as approved by voice vote; no roll-call tally or recorded dissent appears in the meeting record.
Next steps: Staff said they will finalize fabrication details with Icon Poly, issue a call for artist proposals for surface designs and site-specific installation plans, and return to any required approvals if procurement thresholds require additional commission or council review.
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