HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Endorsement of Vision Statement of Citizens Committee RESOLUTION NO. 02-629
RESOLUTION ENDORSING VISION STATEMENT
PRESENTED BY THE VISION FOR AMES CITIZENS COMMITTEE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the Vision for Ames Citizens Committee was formed to study the City's current
strengths and unrealized opportunities and recommend a future vision for Ames; and,
WHEREAS,the Committee concurred that the vision needed to be one that would build on
the strengths,charm,and character of Ames,while encouraging City and University leaders to think
along common lines; and,
WHEREAS,the Committee described the five cornerstones to be embraced in the vision,as
follows: Culture, Economy, Education, Environment, Partnership, and Caring; and,
WHEREAS, the Committee recommended the following Vision Statement: "Paying close
attention to protecting and enhancing the quality of life cornerstones of our community and
impacting economic growth,Ames,Iowa,will become the nation's leading community in developing
the world's bioeconomic future, especially in the areas of food safety and food supply."
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,
hereby endorses the vision statement, as above written, and encourages the Citizens Committee to
develop the elements necessary for an effective implementation strategy.
ADOPTED THIS 17t''day of December, 2002.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Goodhue
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 17t' of December, 2002.