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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Street closures and parking restrictions for 2002 Greek Week Olympics RESOLUTION NO. 02-148 RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET CLOSURES AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR 2002 GREEK WEEK OLYMPICS FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS,the Greek Week 2002 Central Committee has requested from the City that streets be closed for the Greek Week Olympics on Saturday,April 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and, WHEREAS,the closures would be along the"Sorority Circle"and include Greeley Street(Gray Avenue to Pearson Avenue), Pearson Avenue (Ash Avenue to Greeley Street), Gray Avenue (Greeley Street to Sunset Drive), and Sunset Drive (Ash Avenue to Gray Avenue); and, WHEREAS,in addition to the street closures,organizers have also requested that the City allow them to tow vehicles that remain parked along these streets prior to the event; and, WHEREAS,staff is concerned about liability of transferring the towing responsibility,therefore, it does not recommend that the organizer's towing request be approved; however, recognizing the importance of removal of any vehicles in the area, the Police Department will coordinate any towing following the issuance of the appropriate parking citations; and, WHEREAS, for this towing provision, staff has informed the organizers that they would be responsible for posting the City-furnished"Police Order—No Parking" signs along the street at least 24 hours in advance so as to adequately inform parking users; and, WHEREAS, staff recommended that requests be approved with the following stipulations: 1. No alcohol be served or consumed on streets or other public property during the events. 2. Greek Week organizers inform affected residents about the street closures/parking restrictions. 3. Greek Week organizers secure any necessary noise permits in advance for these events. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the request of Greek Week 2002 Central Committee to close the above-named streets for the Greek Week Olympics is hereby approved subject to the provisions regarding the towing procedure, alcohol consumption, informing affected residents, and securing any necessary noise permits. ADOPTED THIS 5t'day of March, 2002. W lid& .r. Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor Introduced by: Cross Seconded by: Goodhue Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Vegge,Wirth Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 5'day of March, 2002.