HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Cemetery Master Plan RESOLUTION NO. 19-285
RESOLUTION APPROVING CEMETERY MASTER PLAN
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, past and current Capital Improvement Plans (CIP) for the Cemetery included
adding another Columbarium in FY 2016/17, a Scatter Garden in FY 2018/19, and a Funeral
Pavilion in FY 2022/23,with these changes Parks and Recreation staff developed a Master Plan for
a section of the Cemetery; and,
WHEREAS, currently one columbarium stands by itself and it is not accessible according
to ADA standards and all but four of the forty-eight niches have been sold; and,
WHEREAS, staff discussed moving the columbarium to a new location that would
complement an additional columbarium and would meet ADA standards; and,
WHEREAS, staff contracted with Snyder and Associates,Inc.,of Ankeny,Iowa,to develop
a plan which includes the Columbarium and the Pavilion with plans for the Scatter Garden to be
developed separately as it will be located in a different section of the cemetery; and,
WHEREAS,it was communicated by staff the importance of preserving as much greenspace
as possible,incorporating monuments/markers that are currently in the greenspace,making the area
ADA accessible, ensuring space for future Columbarium expansion, and ensuring the area would
continue to be a focal point for Memorial Day activities; and,
WHEREAS, the project will be completed in three phases.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Ames Municipal Cemetery Master Plan is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 1 Ph day of June, 2019.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this I Ith day of June, 2019.