HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of parking fees and enforcement for "Tune in to Main Street" RESOLUTION NO. 05-173
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF PARKING METER FEES AND
ENFORCEMENT IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT FOR
"TUNE IN TO MAIN STREET" ACTIVITIES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the Ames Main Street Cultural District (AMSCD) is planning to hold"Tune
in to Main Street" concerts on Thursdays, beginning June 2 and continuing on Thursdays through
August 25, 2005; and,
WHEREAS,the kick-off for this event will be June 3 and will include sidewalk displays and
entertainment in Tom Evans Plaza; and,
WHEREAS,special activities and promotions will also occur on these same days/dates;and,
WHEREAS, the AMSCD is requesting that the Council waive parking meter fees and
enforcement from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. every Thursday from June 2 through August 25; and,
WHEREAS, staff is very supportive of the Downtown District and believes that the City
should do all it can to support the positive energy that is being exhibited for this critical section of
our community; and,
WHEREAS, because of the City Council's goal of enhancing commercial development, in
the Downtown, this type of special events should be encouraged.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the request from the Ames Main Street District to waive parking fees and enforcement from 3:00
to 6:00 p.m. every Thursday from June 2 through August 25 for the "Tune in to Main Street"
activities is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26"'day of April, 2005.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Goodhue
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26"day of April, 2005.