HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Enforcement waiver of Sign Ordinance for RAGBRAI RESOLUTION NO. 08-327
RESOLUTION APPROVING TEMPORARY WAIVER OF ENFORCEMENT OF
SIGN ORDINANCE FOR RAGBRAI
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, Council action is necessary to facilitate the visit of RAGBRAI riders to our
community on July 22-23, 2008; and,
WHEREAS, in analyzing the route through the community and in order to promote safety
for riders and the motoring public,a number of final requests are being presented to the City Council
for approval; and,
WHEREAS, one such request is to suspend enforcement on the prohibition of temporary
signs in the rights-of-way community-wide on July 22 and 23, 2008; and,
WHEREAS, this will allow for the placement of RAGBRAI route signs and City signs
notifying the public of traffic delays and suggested detours; and,
WHEREAS, City staff has been involved in route and event planning for the past several
months, and safety of the visitors and Ames residents is of the utmost importance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the temporary suspension of enforcement on the prohibition of temporary signs in the rights-of-
way on July 22-23, 2008, for RAGBRAI is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 15`'' day of July, 2008.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Larson
Seconded by: Popken
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 15t'day of July, 2008.