HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - 2009 Neighborhood Sculpture acquisitions RESOLUTION NO. 09-140
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2009 NEIGHBORHOOD SCULPTURE ACQUISITIONS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the Public Art Commission is recommending the purchase of three sculptures
for the 2009 Neighborhood Sculpture Program; and,
WHEREAS, the South Campus Area Neighborhood is requesting that the City purchase
"Wild Flowers"by Robert Lamberson for$1,200,which will be placed in the triangle at Cessna and
Agg; and,
WHEREAS, the Old Town Neighborhood Association has submitted an application
requesting "Jester" by Tom Newport for $1,200, to be placed in Old Town Park at 826 Douglas
Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, the Somerset Neighborhood has submitted an application that requests the
sculpture"Slight of Hand"by Robert J.A. Thorpe for$2,000,which will be located west of Stange
Road between Northridge Parkway and Northridge Lane, locally known as Horseshoe Park; and,
WHEREAS, partial funding for the three sculptures is included in the 2008/09 budget
appropriation $4,000 for Neighborhood Art with the remaining funds coming from the Public Art
Commission's $1,000 operating expense account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the acquisitions for the 2009 Neighborhood Sculpture Program for the above-mentioned art
pieces are hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14`h day of April, 2009.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Doll
Seconded by: Popken
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: Mahayni
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14'day of April, 2009.