HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Deaccession of Eight Dahlquist Light Columns on Main Street RESOLUTION NO. 22-248
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DEACCESSION OF EIGHT DAHLQUIST
LIGHT COLUMNS ON MAIN STREET
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the City's Public Art Commission (PAC)manages the inventory of public art
throughout the Ames community; and,
WHEREAS, in the Main Street area, eight light columns were commissioned by the artist
David Dahlquist in 1999-2000, and these columns consist of laser pattern-cut high carbon steel,
Lexan, and soda vapor lights; and,
WHEREAS,the columns are approximately 18"in circumference and are 8'3"in height,and
are mounted on piers composed of brick and stone with glazed tile inserts; and,
WHEREAS, each light column was acquired at a cost of$2,500; and,
WHEREAS, there are two columns located at the intersection of Main Street and Clark
Avenue, four at the intersection of Main Street and Kellogg Avenue, and two at the intersection of
Main Street and Duff Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, the columns have experience deterioration over their 23 years of exposure to
the elements, including damage to the brick and tile, discoloration of the Lexan, and rusting of the
steel; and,
WHEREAS, Ames Main Street (AMS) contacted the artist to inquire about the cost to
rehabilitate the work and re-fabricate components and the estimated cost to do that was over
$90,000; and,
WHEREAS, after discussions with Ames Main Street, on January 5, 2022, PAC approved
a recommendation that the City Council authorize the deaccession of these eight light columns;and,
WHEREAS, staff had obtained a quote to complete the demolition of each column, and the
removal can be accomplished for$1,000 for each column($8,000 total); and,
WHEREAS,the City Council had included$68,800 in the FY 2021/22 adjusted City Budget
for streetscape amenities in response to a request from AMS in the budget adoption process,and this
amount includes $8,000 for the removal of the light columns; and,
WHEREAS,if approved,staff would authorize proceeding with the removal of the columns
as soon as possible, which will allow the Main Street Paver Replacement Program to proceed and
create a uniform look of the pavers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the deaccession of eight Dahlquist light columns on Main Street is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24`h day of May, 2022.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: Corrieri
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24th day of May, 2022.