HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Closure of parking lot for 4th of July activities RESOLUTION NO. 08-261
RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST FOR
CLOSURE OF PARKING LOT FOR 4TH OF DULY FESTIVITIES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, on May 13,2008,the City Council approved street and parking lot closures to
facilitate the 4t1i of July parade and festivities planned by the Main Street Cultural District(MSCD);
and,
WHEREAS,event organizers are now requesting that Parking Lot Q(near the Public Library)
be closed from 7:00 a.m.until 9:00 p.m. to provide parking for a portion of the 200 volunteers that
are needed for the festivities; and,
WHEREAS,there are a total of 82 spaces available in Lot Q,however, 16 spaces are leased;
and,
WHEREAS,the lessees would not be displaced during the parking lot closure,but would be
allowed access/egress to and from the Lot; and,
WHEREAS,staff has been advised that the parking lot closure would not create any hardship
for the Public Library since it is closed on that day; and,
WHEREAS,Public Works will provide barricades and"no parking"signs to close the streets
and control access to the parking lot, and organizers will be responsible for the replacement of any
lost or damaged barricades.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the request from the Main Street Cultural District to close Parking Lot Q on July 4,2008, from
7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24`h day of June, 2008.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
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 24t'day of June, 2008.