HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution awarding contract with Craig Snyder of Plymouth, MN, in the amount of $7,840 for the purchase of the sculpture "A Big Hello" for placement at the Main Street GatewayRESOLUTION NO. 25-615
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT WITH
CRAIG SNYDER OF PLYMOUTH, MN,
FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE SCULPTURE "A BIG HELLO"
FOR PLACEMENT AT THE MAIN STREET GATEWAY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the Public Art Commission (PAC) typically acquires several sculptures
each year into the City’s permanent art collection through the Neighborhood Sculpture
Program. One of the sculptures entered into AAOSE this year is "A Big Hello" by Craig
Snyder. The Ames Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) has offered to contribute the
funds to purchase this vibrant sculpture and place it permanently downtown ; and,
WHEREAS, the City will enter into a contract with the artist to purchase the
sculpture under the same terms typically utilized for Neighborhood Sculpture Program
acquisitions. This will ensure that the City is the beneficiary of the warranties provided by
the artist, and may work with the artist directly to address future maintenance or repairs ;
and,
WHEREAS, It is the intent for the sculpture to remain in its current exhibition
location on the east side of Main Street at the gateway to Downtown Ames. The Risk
Manager and Traffic Engineer were previously consulted about the proposed location and
had no concerns regarding the placement; and,
WHEREAS, at its meeting on December 2, 2025, the PAC reviewed the proposal
and voted unanimously to accept the donation to purchase "A Big Hello" and recommend
accession of the piece into the City's permanent art collection.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that the contract with Craig Snyder of Plymouth, MN, in the amount of $7,840 for
the purchase of the sculpture "A Big Hello" for placement at the Main Street Gateway is
hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 16th day of December, 2025.
_______________________________ _________________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 16th day of December, 2025.