HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving lease agreement between City and ISU for land adjacent to Moore Memorial ParkRESOLUTION NO. 26-285
RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
FOR LAND ADJACENT MOORE MEMORIAL PARK
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, Moore Memorial Park includes approximately 30 acres of land on the
west side of Ioway Creek. This land was leased to Iowa State University (ISU) for farming
for many years. To assist with the Water Pollution and Control's (WPC) Nutrient
Reduction goals, part of the farmland was converted to prairie in the Spring of 2023; and,
WHEREAS, ISU is still farming approximately 24 acres of ISU land directly west of
the Moore Memorial Park prairie. ISU has decided to stop farming this area and is willing
to lease this to the City at no cost; and,
WHEREAS, under the agreement, the City would convert the farmland to prairie
and manage the prairie thereafter in accordance with the City Park Rules and ordinances.
The land shall be used only a public park for the benefit of the residents of the City of
Ames and the students, employees, and guests of ISU.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that the lease agreement with Iowa State University for 24 acres of land adjacent
Moore Memorial Park is hereby approved for a term of 20 year, commencing on July 1,
2026.
ADOPTED THIS 12th day of May, 2026.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Rollins
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12th day of May, 2026.