HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Street closure for Wheatsfield Grocery's 30th Anniversary Celebration RESOLUTION NO. 04-314
RESOLUTION APPROVING TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE
FOR WHEATSFIELD GROCERY'S 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,Wheatsfield Grocery,413 Douglas Avenue,is planning a celebration to be held
on August 21, 2004, in observance of 30 years of service to the Ames community; and,
WHEREAS, to help facilitate this celebration, it is being requested that Douglas Avenue
from the alley to Fifth Street be closed from 7:00 a.m. until midnight; and,
WHEREAS,a variety of events,including children's activities,live music,food vendors,an
historical exhibit depicting Wheatsfield's history, and an art display by members and staff will be
held in this closed section of the street; and,
WHEREAS,organizers of the event have agreed to purchase parking meter bags,therefore,
no waiver of fees is being requested; and,
WHEREAS, affected businesses adjacent to and across the street from the grocery have
signed a letter of support for this event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the closure of Douglas Avenue from Fifth Street south to the alley on August 21, 2004, from
7:00 a.m.until midnight for Wheatsfield Grocery's 30t''Anniversary celebration activities is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27t''day of July, 2004.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Wirth
Voting aye: Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: Cross
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27t'day of July, 2004.