HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of parking meter fees for Tune In to Main Street RESOLUTION NO. 06-131
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, IOWA
WHEREAS,the Main Street Cultural District(MSCD) is planning to hold"Tune in to Main
Street" concerts on Thursdays beginning June 1 and continuing on Thursdays through September 1,
2006; and,
WHEREAS,the kick-off for this event will be June 1 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 MSCD is requesting that the Council waive parking meter fees and
enforcement in the Central Business District(CBD)from 3:00 p.m.to 6:00 p.m.every Thursday from
June 1 through September 1; 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 event should be encouraged.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council ofthe City of Ames,Iowa,that
the request from the Ames Main Street District to waive parking fees and enforcement from 3:00 p.m.
until 6:00 p.m. every Thursday from June 1 through September 1, 2006, for the "Tune in to Main
Street" activities is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 1 lt"day of April, 2006.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Popken
Voting aye: Doll, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 11 th day of April, 2006.