HomeMy WebLinkAbout41-03 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 41-03
A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE APPLICATION OF
THE MUSEUM OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS FOR FORMAL
AFFILIATION WITH THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE
WHEREAS Fayetteville civic leaders are working on a plan to enhance the
development of a cultural district near the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville; and
WHEREAS, a comerstone of this district is planned to be a new 40,000 square
foot facility which would include the Museum of Northwest Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Fayetteville and the rest of Northwest Arkansas
would greatly benefit from the creation of this museum facility near the Walton Arts
Center; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas strongly supports the creation of
this facility and encourages the Smithsonian Institute to allow the museum of Northwest
Arkansas to join the Smithsonian Institute Affiliates program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCII. OF
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby
expresses its support for the concept of the Museum of Northwest Arkansas as an
enhancement of the Fayetteville cultural district including the Walton Arts Center and
requests that the Smithsonian Institute favorably consider inclusion of the Museum of
Northwest Arkansas in its Smithsonian Institute Affiliates program.
PASSED and APPROVED this 1st day of April, 2003.
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DAN COODY Mayor
NAME OF FILE:
CROSS REFERENCE:
Resolution No. 41-03
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Res. 41-03
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Alderman
Request Form w/attachments:
draft copy of letter to mr. Aaron Glavas Smithsonian Institute
draft resolution
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Memo to Kyle Cook
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TIN CITY Of FAYETTEVILLE. ARKANSAS
DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
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To: Kyle Cook
Alderman
From Clarice Buffalohead-Pearman
City Clerk Division
Date: 4/8/03
Re: Res. 41-03
Attached please find an executed copy of the above referenced resolution passed by the City
Council April 1, 2003 supporting the application of the Museum of Northwest Arkansas for formal
affiliation Smithsonian Institute.
The original resolution will be microfilmed and filed in the city clerk's office. If anything else is
needed please let the city clerk's office know.
/cbp
Nancy Smith, Internal Auditor
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ALDERMAN AGENDA REQUEST FORM
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FOR: COUNCIL MEETING OF Aprill, 2003
FROM:
ALDERMAN KYLE COOK
ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION TITLE AND SUBJECT:
A Resolution To Support The Application Of The Museum Of Northwest
Arkansas For Formal Affiliation With The Smithsonian Institute
APPROVED FOR AGENDA:
Arderman
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City Attorney (as to form)
Date
(City Of Fayetteville / Office of the Mayor Stationery?)
March 15, 2003
Mr. Aaron Glavas, Affiliates Director
THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE
Arts & Industry Building, Suite 1360
900 Jefferson Drive, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Dear Mr. Glavas:
It is our understanding that discussions have occurred between the Smithsonian Institute
Affiliates program with onc of our local businessmen (Eric Parkinson of Hannover House
Communications), concerning a prospective Museum affiliation with your organization.
Mr. Parkinson is working with various civic leaders and private developers on an
ambitious plan within the Downtown "cultural" district of Fayetteville. The cornerstone
of these proposed developments is a major new, 40,000 sq. foot facility that Mr.
Parkinson and his financial partners at Pioneer Group plan to construct. This new facility
is intended to house a world-class, not-for-profit organization presently calling itself the
"Museum of N.W. Arkansas."
Speaking for myself as Mayor, along with our City Council, we would like to express our
support for the plans Mr. Parkinson is pursuing for this Museum construction. We would
also like to express to you our enthusiasm and support for the planned affiliation of this
new "Museum of N.W. Arkansas" with the Smithsonian Institute Affiliates program.
Fayetteville and Northwest Arkansas are among the fastest growing metropolitan markets
in the United States. We have needed a major Museum for many years and we support
the development plans for such a facility that Parkinson and Pioneer Group are pursuing.
It is our belief that a formal affiliation with the Smithsonian Institute will be well
received and supported by our citizens and businesses. Please do not hesitate to contact
me if you need any additional information on Fayetteville or the plans being pursued for
the new Museum project.
Very Truly Yours,
(Dan Coody, Mayor) — and / or City Council?
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE APPLICATION OF
THE MUSEUM OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS FOR FORMAL
AFFILIATION WITH THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE
WHEREAS, Fayetteville civic leaders are working on a plan to enhance the
development of a cultural district near the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville; and
WHEREAS, a comerstone of this district is planned to be a new 40,000 square
foot facility which would include the Museum of Northwest Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Fayetteville and the rest of Northwest Arkansas
would greatly benefit from the creation of this museum facility near the Walton Arts
Center; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas strongly supports the creation of
this facility and encourages the Smithsonian Institute to allow the museum of Northwest
Arkansas to join the Smithsonian Institute Affiliates program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby
expresses its support for the concept of the Museum of Northwest Arkansas as an
enhancement of the Fayetteville cultural district including the Walton Arts Center and
requests that the Smithsonian Institute favorably consider inclusion of the Museum of
Northwest Arkansas in its Smithsonian Institute Affiliates program.
PASSED and APPROVED this 15t day of April, 2003.
ATTEST:
By:
Sondra Smith, City Clerk
APPROVED:
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By:
DAN COODY, Mayor