HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Rescission of Resolution for Power of the People Rally RESOLUTION NO. 07-360
RESOLUTION RESCINDING APPROVAL OF STREET CLOSURES,
BLANKET VENDING LICENSE,AND BLANKET TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION
PERMIT FOR POWER OF THE PEOPLE RALLY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, on July 10,2007,the City Council adopted a resolution closing Main Street, from
Clark Avenue to Duff Avenue, and Burnett Avenue, from Main Street to Fifth Street, on August 10,
2007, for activities associated with the Tommy Thompson Power of the People Rally; and,
WHEREAS, a Blanket Vending License and Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for the
Central Business District(CBD) were also approved; and,
WHEREAS, approvals were contingent upon the event organizers paying the cost of police
security, lost parking revenue, electricity usage, and Blanket Vending License fee; and,
WHEREAS, although the Main Street Cultural District(MSCD) supported the event, the City
Council did not feel that Ames taxpayers should be subsidizing a political rally for a particular
presidential candidate; and,
WHEREAS,event organizers stated that they were canceling the street dance and other activities
pertaining to the Rally, due to the fees being imposed on them,therefore, staff is asking the Council to
rescind the previously approved resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,that
the resolution approving street closures, a Blanket Vending License, and a Blanket Temporary
Obstruction Permit for the Power of the People Rally that was to be held on August 10, 2007, in the
Central Business District is hereby rescinded.
ADOPTED THIS 24th day of July, 2007.
Ly-lt& ATV
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Doll
Seconded by: Larson
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24th day of July, 2007.