HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated February 11, 2025ITEM #:16
DATE:02-11-25
DEPT:ADMIN
SUBJECT:2025 NEIGHBORHOOD SCULPTURE PROGRAM ACCESSIONS
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
One of the signature programs hosted by the Public Art Commission (PAC) is the Ames Annual
Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition (AAOSE). Each year, sculptures exhibited through AAOSE are available
for purchase by private individuals. Additionally, PAC typically acquires several sculptures each year
into the City’s permanent art collection through the Neighborhood Sculpture Program. The
Neighborhood Sculpture Program involves accepting applications from residents to have an AAOSE
sculpture placed on City property for residents to enjoy.
On January 7, 2025, PAC approved a recommendation that the City Council pursue accession of two
sculptures for the Neighborhood Sculpture Program. The first work "Clean Up Crew," is by the artist
Judd Nelson. The acquisition cost of the piece is $9,000. The second work "Snow," is by artist Sung-
Hee Min. The acquisition cost of the piece is $8,500. The FY 2024/25 Adjusted Budget for the PAC
Neighborhood Sculpture Program contains a balance of $45,167.
It is proposed that "Clean Up Crew" be placed in the public right-of-way along the west side N.
Riverside and "Snow" be placed on the northwest corner of North Dakota and Delaware Avenues. The
Parks and Recreation Department and Traffic Engineer have been consulted about the proposal and
have no concerns regarding the placement. Further information regarding the sculpture is detailed in the
attached report from PAC.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the accession of two sculptures for the Neighborhood Sculpture Program as
recommended by PAC.
2. Do not approve the accession of Neighborhood Sculpture Program artworks.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This annual program allows for works of art to be purchased for display in neighborhoods throughout
the City. This aligns with the City Council’s value of a fun, vibrant community that attracts and retains
people. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative
No. 1 as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
2025 Neighborhood Art Aquisition.pdf
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APPROVED for accession January 7, 2025, by the Ames Public Art Commission
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Public Art Commission (PAC) Request for Accession
Neighborhood Sculpture Program
Item Identification Numbers: [completed by city staff]
Name: Clean Up Crew
Artist: Judd Nelson
AAOSE Exhibit Year: 2024-25
Material: Hammered and Hot Forged Steel
Acquisition Cost: $9,000
Recommendation: The Ames Public Art Commission recommends the acquisition of “Clean Up
Crew” for the City of Ames permanent art collection, to be placed in the public right-of-way along
the west side of N. Riverside Drive.
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APPROVED for accession January 7, 2025, by the Ames Public Art Commission
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Public Art Commission (PAC) Request for Accession
Neighborhood Sculpture Program
Item Identification Numbers: [completed by city staff]
Name: Snow
Artist: Sung-Hee Min
AAOSE Exhibit Year: 2024-25
Material: Painted Steel
Acquisition Cost: $8,500
Recommendation: The Ames Public Art Commission recommends the acquisition of “Snow” for
the City of Ames permanent art collection, to be placed on the northwest coner of North Dakota
and Delware Avenues.
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