HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Naming the Downtown Plaza for Steven L. Schainker RESOLUTION NO. 22-585
RESOLUTION NAMING THE DOWNTOWN PLAZA
"STEVEN L. SCHAINKER PLAZA"
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Ames has undertaken construction of a Downtown Plaza, which
will provide year-round recreational amenities across the street from Ames City Hall; and,
WHEREAS, City Manager Steven L. Schainker is being considered on the basis that the
individual recognized is qualified as both a historic person and an outstanding individual; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Schainker received a bachelor's degree with honors in Political Science
from the University of Connecticut and a Master's Degree in Public Affairs from Indiana
University's School of Public Environmental Affairs. He started his career in Kansas City,
Missouri, and thereafter came to the City of Ames as an Assistant in the City Manager's Office in
July 1979; and,
WHEREAS,on October 5th, 1982,the City Council voted to appoint Mr. Schainker to serve
as Ames' seventh City Manager. Over his 40+ year career, he has served on numerous
international, state, and professional boards and committees, including as regional vice president,
president, and executive board member on steering and professional development committees;
and,
WHEREAS,in 1994,Mr. Schainker received the Joe Lukehart Professional Service Award
from the Iowa City/County Management Association,which is awarded to"recognize outstanding
contributions to the development and support of the city management profession in Iowa."He has
also served on Indiana University's School of Public Environmental Affairs board of visitors and
was named Iowa State University's first "resident practitioner" for its Master's in Public
Administration Program; and,
WHEREAS, through Mr. Schainker's tenure as City Manager, the City of Ames
organization has benefited from his leadership in developing and championing the Excellence
Through People organizational philosophy and values, which establishes the goals to provide
exceptional customer service at the best price and to provide an enjoyable and stimulating work
environment through which personal and professional growth may occur; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed naming of the Downtown Plaza in City Manager Schainker's
honor has been endorsed by Ames' two former living mayors,Ted Tedesco and Ann H. Campbell.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that naming the Downtown Plaza"Steven L. Schainker Plaza" is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 81h day of November, 2022.
Renee kall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8th day of November, 2022.