The evaluation process involved scoring based on local presence, professionalism, and the artistic narrative. One of the prominent discussions centered around a submission by Deborah McKenna, who received high praise for her detailed work, scoring as high as a perfect 15 from some evaluators. Her submission stood out. However, the council faced challenges in deciding whether to award multiple projects to the same artist, with a debate over fairness and providing opportunities to a broader range of artists.

A recurring topic was the issue of color contrast in designs. Some submissions were critiqued for lacking bold color contrasts, which could potentially diminish their visual impact. The council considered artistic flexibility. This was particularly relevant for another artist, Michael, whose work was noted to require more vibrant colors.

The selection process also touched on issues of artistic experience and potential. This perspective was balanced with the need for high-quality work, given the city’s financial investment in the mural project. The council emphasized the necessity of maintaining artistic standards.

This approach aimed to ensure that the selected artists would be dedicated to producing work that enhances their reputation and the city’s landscape.

In another segment of the meeting, attention was given to the logistics of applying the murals to the dumpster enclosures. Discussions arose about the variability of the dumpster walls and how the artwork would adapt to these surfaces. The council considered practical concerns, like the need for artists to provide liability insurance and the complexities of painting non-city-owned structures, such as the green boxes associated with the dumpsters.

The meeting also included a humorous interlude when a participant affectionately referred to a raccoon design, highlighting the lighthearted moments amidst the serious deliberations. The council’s scoring process aimed to systematically identify the top submissions, while acknowledging differing opinions on artistic merit. McKenna’s submission was consistently among the top scorers, with other artists like Russell Wilson receiving high praise for their tropical flowers design.