HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-08-21 I01E_04 Facade Improvement Grant_Waukee Ice Cream ShoppeAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: August 21, 2023
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution awarding grant funding to Udderly
Great Downtown Scoops, LLC, d/b/a Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe as part of
the City of Façade Improvement Program
FORMAT:Consent Agenda
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Stephani Jimmerson, owner of Udderly Great Downtown
Scoops, LLC, d/b/a Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe applied to the City’s Façade Improvement Program.
The application requests assistance with an art mural which will be added on western façade of the
building.
Joan Skogstrom, muralist for Kenny’s Garage, would also paint this mural. Total estimate for this
project is $14,300. Although the maximum grant award permitted with this program is $7,500, the
maximum grant award cannot exceed 50% of the total cost.
This program is intended to encourage businesses, organizations, and property owners located in
downtown Waukee to preserve, maintain, and improve the physical appearances of their properties.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: The program allows for annual
applications to the program. The maximum grant funds available for this
program are $7,500 per project and shall not exceed 50% of the total cost.
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff has reviewed the application and believes the
information provided is in conformance with the overall intent and
requirements of the grant program and that the maximum grant award of
$7,150 for this project should be considered for award. The total cost of the
art mural will be $14,300.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the grant award and Resolution
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ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution
II. Façade Improvement Program Application
PREPARED BY: Jennifer Brown, Director of Economic Development
REVIEWED BY:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION
APPROVAL OF A GRANT AWARD TO UDDERLY GREAT DOWNTOWN
SCOOPS, LLC, D/B/A WAUKEE ICE CREAM SHOPPE AS PART OF THE
DOWNTOWN FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized
Municipal Organization; AND,
WHEREAS, on March 5, 2012, the Waukee City Council approved a Downtown Façade
Improvement Program (Resolution #12-50) to make financial assistance available to
businesses, organizations, and property owners within Downtown Waukee for the
preservation, maintanence, and general improvement of the physical appearances of their
properties thereby creating an environment that is aesthetically pleasing and facilitates an
increase in pedestrian traffic; AND,
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2011 the Waukee City Council approved the Downtown Design
Guidelines (Resolution #11-202) that provide guidance for the exterior appearance of
properties within specified areas of the Downtown; AND,
WHEREAS, on July 18, 2022 the Waukee City Council approved the Downtown Design
Guidelines (Resolution #11-202) that provide guidance for the exterior appearance of
properties within specified areas of the Downtown; AND,
WHEREAS, Udderly Great Downtown Scoops, LLC, d/b/a Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe at
530 Walnut Street, has submitted a Façade Improvement Program Application requesting
grant funding in the amount of $7,150.00 equal to half of the total project costs associated
with the addition of a permanent art mural on the west exterior wall of the business; AND,
WHEREAS, the Façade Improvement Program Application submitted for the permanent art
mural at Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe is in conformance with the guidelines, terms, and
conditions set forth in the Downtown Façade Improvement Program; AND,
WHEREAS, Façade Improvement Program Grants are awarded as a reimbursement for the
actual costs incurred by the applicant after the project has been completed; AND,
WHEREAS, the City staff reviewed the Façade Improvement Program Application and
recommended approval of the Downtown Façade Improvement Program Grant for Waukee
Ice Cream Shoppe; AND,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Waukee City Council in session
this 21st day of August, 2023, that a Grant Award in the amount of $7,150.00 is approved for
the permanent art mural on the west exterior wall of the business pending successful
completion of mural.
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Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
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Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman Pierce
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Larry R. Lyon
Ben Sinclair