HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Street closures for Shrine Bowl Parade RESOLUTION NO. 08-221
RESOLUTION APPROVING TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES
IN THE MAIN STREET CULTURAL DISTRICT FOR
THE SHRINE BOWL PARADE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,the Iowa Shrine Bowl is planning to have the Iowa All-Star Game in Ames on
July 26, 2008, at Jack Trice Stadium; and,
WHEREAS, as part of this event, the Iowa Shrine Bowl is requesting to temporarily close
streets for the parade on July 26, which will help kick off the day's events; and,
WHEREAS, the parade is scheduled to start at 9:30 a.m. and be routed within the Central
Business District (CBD); and,
WHEREAS,street closures ofportions ofMain Street,Douglas Avenue,Fifth Street,Burnett
Avenue, Pearle Avenue, Kellogg Avenue, and Clark Avenue from 8:00 a.m. until Noon are being
requested; and,
WHEREAS, it will last until 11:00 a.m., and the organizers will provide volunteers to post
signage along the parking areas and staff barricades at the minor intersection crossings along the
route; and,
WHEREAS,the Police Department,Fire Department,and CyRide have been contacted and
have no problems with the temporary street closures for this parade; and,
WHEREAS, the fees associated with Police staff directing traffic will be billed to and paid
by the Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the temporary closure of portions of the above-mentioned streets from 8:00 a.m.until Noon on
July 26, 2008, for the Shrine Bowl Parade is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 101h day of June, 2008.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Popken
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 10'day of June, 2008.