HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving 2020 Neighborhood Art Aquisitions RESOLUTION NO. 20-155
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2020 NEIGHBORHOOD ART ACQUISITIONS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the Public Art Commission (PAC) approved a
recommendation to pursue accession of four sculptures for the Neighborhood Art Program with the
total acquisition cost of the four pieces to be $23,225; and,
WHEREAS, the PAC is recommending that the Council authorize the purchase of four
sculptures for the Neighborhood Art Program; and,
WHEREAS,the"Spikey Smooth" sculpture by Mike Sneller is to be purchased for$5,000
and will be placed at the intersection of South Dakota and Cochrane Parkway, and,
WHEREAS, the second sculpture recommended for purchase was "Dance #nowaste" a
sculpture by Gail Chavenelle in the amount of$7,225 and will be placed along South Duff with the
final location worked out with Vison Bank outside of the DOT right-of-way; and,
WHEREAS, the third sculpture that was recommended for purchase is "Loop" by Mike
Sneller for$7,000 and will be placed at the Hunziker Youth Sports Complex; and,
WHEREAS,the"Monolith"sculpture will be purchased for$4,000 and will be placed in the
roundabout at South University Boulevard and Cottonwood Road.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the 2020 Neighborhood Art Acquisitions are hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14`h day of April, 2020.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this l 4" day of April, 2020.