HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Accepting Unconditional Gift of Outdoor Decorative Snowflake from Ames Main Street RESOLUTION NO. 23-607
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING UNCONDITIONAL GIFT OF
OUTDOOR DECORATIVE SNOWFLAKE FROM AMES MAIN
STREET FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, at the November 14,2023,City Council meeting,the Council referred a letter
from Ames Main Street (AMS) requesting that the City take ownership of a large, decorative
snowflake. The lighted snowflake was originally purchased by AMS for display on City property
in conjunction with Snow Magic during the winter season; and,
WHEREAS, on October 10, 2023, the City Council received a report from the City
Attorney that allowing outside organizations or persons to place an ongoing display on City
property likely creates a public forum for such displays. The City Council adopted a policy that no
ongoing displays, other than City-owned displays, will be allowed on City property, with the
exception of temporary displays in conjunction with a rally or gathering of people; and,
WHEREAS,the City owns several dozen lighted snowflakes that are affixed to downtown
streetlights during winter months. These are stored in the basement of the Bandshell when not in
use. The large, lighted snowflake that AMS proposes to gift to the City is of high-quality
construction and is similar in theme to the existing streetlight-mounted snowflakes; and,
WHEREAS,the City's acceptance of the gift of the lighted snowflake is unconditional.The
City will decide whether,where,and how to display the snowflake,and the City may sell or dispose
of the snowflake at any time if it is determined to be in the City's best interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that acceptance of the unconditional gift of the outdoor lighted snowflake from Ames Main Street
is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28th day of November, 2023.
Renee Nall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28th day of November, 2023.