HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Street closure for "Welcome To Ames" event RESOLUTION NO. 08-377
RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET AND
PARKING LOT CLOSURE FOR
"WELCOME TO AMES"EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,in discussing the City Council's priority of"connecting our community with each other
and with City government," members of the staff began exploring ways to improve upon our last year's
"Welcome to Ames" event for incoming and returning ISU students; and,
WHEREAS, a committee consisting of representatives from the City's departments has been
finalizing plans for the "Welcome to Ames" event, and based on feedback from our student interns and a
review of last year's event,the group is proposing one evening of activities on September 5 from 5 p.m.until
8 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed location will remain near Fire Station No. 2 in Campustown, and City
representatives would provide information regarding the Ames community and services the City offers, as
well as information on job opportunities for students within City government; and,
WHEREAS,the following activities are planned to help attract passers by into this event: free pizza
and Ames water;sound system with a DJ playing music;free throw shooting,field goal kicking,football toss,
and ladder golf;promotional items from City departments will be given away;the new electric Zenn car will
be on display,along with one of the new CyRide buses with the bicycle racks;and,drawings and prizes;and,
WHEREAS,in order to facilitate this event,approval is needed from the City Council for the closing
of Chamberlain Street and metered parking spaces between Welch Avenue and Stanton Avenue,from Noon
until 9:00 p.m. on the 5`'of September, along with the closure of the lot and parking spaces of Chamberlain
Lot Y; and,
WHEREAS,City staffhas contacted all affected businesses along Chamberlain Street notifying them
of the temporary street closing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that the
closing of the street and metered parking spaces on Chamberlain Street between Welch Avenue and Stanton
Avenue from Noon to 9:00 p.m., as well as the closure of the lot and parking spaces of Chamberlain Lot Y
on September 5, 2008, for the "Welcome To Ames"event are hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26"'day of August, 2008.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Rice
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26`'day of August, 2008.