Committee discusses moving 'Gloria Angel' sculpture; contract responsibility unclear

A committee member raised the possibility of moving the "Gloria Angel" sculpture but said the artist or owner must approve and, according to the member, the contract may require the artist to pay for moving costs.

One participant questioned whether the contract actually says the artist must pay to move the work; another member recalled prior moves where the city absorbed relocation costs. Members cited precedent in which the committee or city paid to move artworks and said they would review the contract to confirm responsibilities. The transcript referenced artist Jim Johnson (deceased) and noted his daughter Janette is now taking care of his works; committee members said they would look into whether moving works created by or cared for by his estate would require different approvals or payments.

No decision was made at the meeting; committee members asked staff to check the contract language and to bring clarified procedures for artists and future relocations to a subsequent meeting.