HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution recommending the proposed Chautauqua Park and Ridgewood Historic District for the National Register of Historic PlacesRESOLUTION NO. 25-494
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE PROPOSED
CHAUTAUQUA PARK AND RIDGEWOOD HISTORIC DISTRICT
FOR THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, in 2024, the City of Ames received a grant to partially fund preparation
of a National Register of Historic Places Nomination for the proposed Chautauqua Park
and Ridgewood Historic District. The City's consultant, NHPA Consultants LLC, has
completed the requisite requirements for submitting a nomination to the state for approval;
and,
WHEREAS, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) has accepted the
nomination for consideration of approval at an upcoming meeting in October. Prior to state
approval, the City Council must consider the nomination and determine if Council
supports the nomination as being eligible for the National Register; and,
WHEREAS, listing of the Historic District on the National Register does not
establish local historic district status or require conformance to the local Design
Standards, or Design Guidelines. Benefits of listing include formal recognition of the
significance of a property in American history; access to federal, state and nonprofit
grants and preservation incentives; and assistance with preservation from federal and
state agencies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that recommending the proposed Chautauqua Park and Ridgewood Historic District
for the National Register of Historic Places is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of September, 2025.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
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 23rd day of September, 2025.