HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Closure of street for "Welcome to Ames" event RESOLUTION NO. 06-330
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLOSURE OF CHAMBERLAIN STREET
FOR"WELCOME TO AMES" EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, in discussing the City Council's priority of"connecting our community with each
other and with City government", members of staff began exploring ways to improve upon our initial
"Welcome to Ames" event for incoming and returning ISU students; and,
WHEREAS,for some students,it will be the first time that they are away from home,and we want
to make them feel like Ames is their new home; and,
WHEREAS,a committee was formed with representatives from the City's departments to plan a
"Welcome to Ames" event; and,
WHEREAS,based on feedback from our student interns,the group is proposing one evening of
activities on August 25 from 5-9 p.m., and the proposed location is near Fire Station 2 in Campustown;
and,
WHEREAS,City representatives would provide information regarding the Ames community and
services the City offers,as well as information on job opportunities for students within City government;
and,
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate this event, the closing of the street and metered spaces
Chamberlain Street between Welch Avenue and Stanton Avenue from 4-10 p.m. on the 25'of August
is needed, as well as the waiver of fees for electricity; and,
WHEREAS, staff has contacted all affected businesses along Chamberlain Street to notify them
of the temporary street closing, and accommodation will be made for parking for those businesses.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that the
closure of the street and metered parking spaces on Chamberlain Street between Welch Avenue and
Stanton Avenue from 4-10 p.m. and the waiver of fees for electricity usage, all for August 25,2006, for
the"Welcome to Ames" event are hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 22"d day of August, 2006.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Hamilton
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Hamilton,Mahayni,Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: Popken
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22"d day of August, 2006.