The Historic Preservation Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness July 7 for two new murals and repainting of the building known locally as the Redstone at 206 South Second Street.

A staff member presented the project, telling the commission the property "recently got their minimum maintenance plan approved and have been moving along" and noting the building is a contributing resource. The applicant said they preferred "east option 1," which would cover the current painted area, and described the designs as neutral and "period" in style rather than advertising for any tenant.

The applicants told commissioners the murals were intended to be community‑oriented public art: "we just try to do it basically like the town," an applicant said, and added they had selected an Oklahoma artist who had worked locally in Edmond and Oklahoma City. Commissioners and staff observed the proposed lettering and muted palettes were consistent with the design guidelines' period signage recommendations.

A motion to approve the murals and to repaint the existing front facade passed on roll call. The recorded vote was 4‑0 in favor. Commissioners noted the project would replace an existing vinyl treatment on a side elevation and that the proposed mural lettering appears more period‑appropriate than the current painted letters. The applicant said the existing Redstone lettering would be redone and the two additional murals would be painted as presented.

The commission did not attach additional conditions beyond standard certificate provisions. Staff will issue the certificate and monitor work for compatibility with the submitted designs and materials.