HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Closure of Parking Spaces Campustown Rail Jam RESOLUTION NO. 07-062
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLOSURE OF PARKING SPACES FOR
CAMPUSTOWN RAIL JAM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, staff recently met with representatives of the Iowa State University Ski and
Snowboard Club for planning the Campustown Rail Jam on Welch Avenue,and this year,organizers
are requesting that they be given a"snow date" of March 3 in case there is not enough snow on the
ground on February 24, 2007; and,
WHEREAS,for this event,the organizers are requesting the closure of Welch Avenue between
a point north of Fire Station No. 2 and south of Lincoln Way; and,
WHEREAS, because of the street closure, Welch Avenue parking spaces would need to be
closed at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday,and the street will be closed at noon to facilitate the hauling in and/or
making of snow on Welch Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, meters will be covered prior to the event to notify the public and allow for
vehicles to be moved; and,
WHEREAS, Campustown businesses and the neighborhood have indicated their support for
this event, and the University is providing insurance coverage for the Club.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council ofthe City of Ames,Iowa,that
the closure of parking spaces on Welch Avenue north of Fire Station No.2 and south of Lincoln Way
from 8:00 a.m. on February 24, 2007, until 12:00 a.m. on February 25, 2007 (or on aforementioned
snow date) for the Campustown Rail Jam is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 131h day of February, 2007.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Larson
Seconded by: Doll
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13" day of February, 2007.