HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-05-05-Resolutions 14-112_Alice's Rd - Street Name-Park-Historic DistrictTHE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
RESOLUTION 14-112
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE LEGACY OF ALICE NIZZI AND NAMING OF A
ROADWAY,PARK AND HISTORIC DISTRICT IN HER HONOR
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
WHEREAS,Alice Nizzi owned and operated Alice's Spaghetti Land Restaurant in the former
mining camps area near Waukee from 1947 to 1994;AND
WHEREAS,Alice Nizzi's restaurant was known throughout the country and served all manner
of customers,from celebrities to coal miners;AND
WHEREAS,Alice Nizzi had the character to open and operate a thriving business in an era
when it was very uncommon for women to do so;AND
WHEREAS,Alice Nizzi has a unique place in Waukee's history that should be remembered;
AND
WHEREAS,the roadway that guided customers from Highway 6/Hickman Road to Alice's
Spaghetti Land was unofficially called "Alice's Road";AND
WHEREAS,the entire area from Highway 6/Hickman Road to Meredith Drive includes the site
of the two coal mines,the mining family homes and the restaurant;AND
WHEREAS,new residential development in the area will create opportunities to honor Alice
Nizzi's legacy;AND
WHEREAS,it is the desire of the Mayor and City Council to recognize and honor Alice Nizzi's
contribution to Waukee and the area.
NOW BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED,that the City Council of the City of Waukee hereby
recognizes and honors the contributions of Alice Nizzi to the community,culture and heritage of
the City of Waukee and the surrounding area.Her success as a woman in owning and operating
Alice's Spaghetti Land served as an inspiration for all and assisted in changing societal views of
the time.Her restaurant served as a popular meeting place for members of the community,
congressmen,candidates,celebrities,miners,and weary travelers from near and far to gather for
a meal,exchange stories,see co-workers,friends and family.Her contributions are part of the
rich history of Waukee and the area and shall not be forgotten.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the roadway known as Alice's Road from University
Avenue to the Northern Corporate Limits be officially named "Alice's Road."In addition,City
staff is directed to pursue an agreement with the City of Clive to officially name "Alice's Road"
from the Northern Corporate limit of Waukee to Meredith Dr.in the corporate limits of Clive.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the area on the southwest comer of the future intersection
of Douglas Parkway and Alice's Road will include a park which when developed shall be named
"Alice Nizzi Park."The Mayor will appoint a committee with the charge to form the "Alice
Nizzi Historic Area,"participate in the design of the park,and develop methods of
memorializing and communicating to park goers,and the public,the accomplishments of Alice
Nizzi and her importance to the history of the area.City Staff shall include $400,000.00 of
funding for the development of the park in the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP)for
2015-2019.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa,and approved thi
2014.
Attest:!1IdutA Q,Bd4uPt
Rebecca D.Schuett,City Clerk
ROLL CALL VOTE
Brian Harrison
Casey L.Harvey
Shane Blanchard
Shelly Hughes
Rick Peterson
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