HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Accepting "Downtown Ames: A Guiding Vision for the Future" documentRESOLUTION NO. 25-159
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DOCUMENT TITLED
"DOWNTOWN AMES: A GUIDING VISION FOR THE FUTURE"
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, in 2023, Ames Main Street began formally pursuing the creation of what is
now known as "Downtown Ames: A Guiding Vision for the Future". Following an evaluation
process, Ames Main Street retained Bolton & Menk, of Ames, Iowa, to conduct public outreach,
examine and analyze the existing conditions of Downtown, gather and synthesize ideas, and create
a series of ideas and focus areas to guide the future of downtown development; and,
WHEREAS, the vision document is the culmination of a collaboration between the City,
Ames Main Street, the consultants, and a variety of downtown stakeholders. It is intended as a
guide for what Downtown has the potential to become, rather than a rigid blueprint; and,
WHEREAS, it will be up to the stakeholders, including the current and/or future City
Councils, to take the individual action steps to agree to bring forth any of the ideas documented in
the vision document.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the "Downtown Ames: A Guiding Vision for the Future" document is hereby accepted, and
Ames Main Street is hereby authorized to convene an Implementation Task Force to review and
prioritize the suggested short-term tasks of the vision document.
ADOPTED THIS 8th day of April, 2025.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hasen
Seconded by: Rollins
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 April, 2025.