HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution accepting Public Art Easement located at Ames Community Preschool Center , 920 Carroll AveRESOLUTION NO. 26-153
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC ART EASEMENT LOCATED AT
AMES COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL CENTER, 920 CARROLL AVENUE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, an art installation can be approved with an exception to setback
standards when approved by the City Council as Public Art within a Public Art Easement.
The intent of this exception is to promote the location of publicly visible art installations
on private property, as a coordinated effort between the City of Ames Public Art
Commission (PAC) and local businesses; and,
WHEREAS, a Public Art Easement is being requested by PAC for placement of
public art on private property at Ames Community Preschool Center (ACPC), 920 Carroll
Avenue. The easement will be located adjacent to the childcare facility and playground ;
and,
WHEREAS, the art installation planned in relation to this easement is a part of the
Neighborhood Sculpture Program, which is a PAC initiative that focuses on creating a
visual and aesthetic environment that incorporates art into the lives of all Ames residents.
ACPC applied to participate in this program, requesting placement of the sculptural work
titled "Tipsee" by Craig Snyder; and,
WHEREAS, on January 6, 2026, the Public Art Commission reviewed and
recommended pursuing the placement of artwork on the propert y. Subsequently, on
January 27, 2026, the City Council approved acquisition of "TipSee" into the City's
Permanent Art Inventory.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that the acceptance of the Public Art Easement located at Ames Community
Preschool Center, 920 Carroll Avenue, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24th day of March, 2026.
_______________________________ _________________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24th day of March, 2026.