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Winterset council approves alley paving for John Wayne Birthplace
Summary
The Winterset City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2026-01 authorizing the John Wayne Birthplace and Museum to make permanent concrete improvements to a 130-foot stretch of city alley adjoining properties at 205 S John Wayne Dr and 216 S 2nd St. The requester will pay and maintain the improvements in perpetuity and must meet city standards.
The Winterset City Council on Jan. 5 approved Resolution No. 2026-01 allowing the John Wayne Birthplace and Museum to make permanent improvements to the city right-of-way adjoining two properties.
The resolution, approved on a unanimous roll-call vote after a motion by Council Member Michael Eller and seconded by Council Member Michael Cook, authorizes installation of 6-inch, full-thickness Portland concrete for a distance of 130 feet from the eastern entrance of the alley that runs between First Street (John Wayne Drive) and Second Street. The parcels identified in the resolution are 205 S John Wayne Dr (parcel 820000130051000) and 216 S 2nd St (parcel 820000130091000).
Under the resolution, all improvements must meet the satisfaction of the city’s Streets Department superintendent and the building inspector and must not infringe on neighboring properties. The document states the alley is located in a public utility easement and public right-of-way and that access over the right-of-way must not be restricted. The resolution further requires that the requester bear the full cost of the work and maintain the improvements in perpetuity.
The resolution’s preamble notes the request was discussed at a work session on Dec. 15, 2025, and that Director Brian Downes was present for that discussion.
The council passed the resolution with a 5-0 vote. The approved resolution is recorded in the council minutes; the council did not attach additional conditions beyond those printed in the measure.
