HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Temporary Street Closures for ISU Homecoming Parade on October 20, 2000 RESOLUTION NO. 00-476
RESOLUTION APPROVING TEMPORARY STREET
CLOSURES FOR ISU HOMECOMING PARADE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,the Iowa State University Student Alumni Association Homecoming Committee is planning
a Homecoming Parade to be held on October 20, 2000, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS,as part of this event,the Committee is requesting the closure of Storm Street(Stanton Avenue
to Welch Avenue), Welch Avenue (Storm Street to Lincoln Way), and the Lincoln Way and Welch Avenue
intersection; and,
WHEREAS,due to the need to provide police,ambulance,and fire emergency access along these streets,
it is imperative that these streets remain open,but it has not been a problem in the past to temporarily close street
sections for short periods while the Parade procession passes; and,
WHEREAS,the Police and Fire Departments have been contacted and have no problems with the temporary
street closures along Welch Avenue and Storm Street; and,
WHEREAS,City staff feels that the Welch/Lincoln Way intersection must be staffed by officers from either
the Iowa State University Department of Public Safety(ISU DPS)and/or the Ames Police Department to properly
control traffic.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the
temporary closure of Storm Street(Stanton Avenue to Welch Avenue), Welch Avenue (Storm Street to Lincoln
Way),and the Lincoln Way and Welch Avenue intersection on October 20,2000,for the ISU Homecoming Parade
is approved subj ect to ISU DPS and/or Ames Police Department providing traffic control at the Lincoln Way/Welch
intersection.
ADOPTED THIS 1 Oth day of October,2000.
Diane R.Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Goodhue
Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue,Hoffinan, Quirmbach,Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this I Oth day of October,2000.