The city of Lynnwood has determined that it is a benefit to the community to provide increased access to public art and to enhance the visual aesthetics of the community. Public art provides a stimulating environment for the building/site users and fosters community pride and identity. Public art also assists in creating an environment attractive to tourists, thereby playing a crucial role in the development of Lynnwood as a tourism destination. In harmony with this, it is the policy of the city to provide for acquisition, commissioning and display of works of art in public places of the city. (Ord. 2759 § 1, 2008; Ord. 2652 § 1, 2006; Ord. 1745 § 1, 1990)