HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Closure of parking lots for Iowa Shrine Bowl Parade RESOLUTION NO. 09-327
RESOLUTION APPROVING TEMPORARY CLOSURE
OF PARKING LOTS FOR
IOWA SHRINE BOWL PARADE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the Iowa Shrine Bowl is planning to have the All-Star game in Ames on July 25
at Jack Trice Stadium,and this event has long been recognized as a showcase for Iowa athletes who
will be participating at the college level in football this upcoming school year; and,
WHEREAS, as part of this event, the Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) is
requesting to temporarily close streets for the parade on July 25,which will help kick off the day's
activities; and,
WHEREAS, the parade will consist of Shrine units from around the state and is scheduled
to begin at 9:30 a.m., and to facilitate the parade, street closures are necessary at Fifth Street,
Douglas Avenue,Main Street,Burnett Avenue,Kellogg Avenue,Clark Avenue,and Pearle Avenue;
and,
WHEREAS, the parade procession is planning to stage within the east and west City Hall
parking lots, which will be closed from 6:00 a.m. until Noon; and,
WHEREAS,with these plans,it is requested that the City's official vehicles be relocated for
the weekend to the north side of the west City Hall Parking Lot M; and,
WHEREAS, the Main Street Cultural District has expressed its support of this event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the temporary closure of Parking Lot MM and the south portion of Parking Lot M for parade
staging for the Iowa Shrine Bowl Parade on July 25, 2009, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14th day of July, 2009.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Doll
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14' day of July, 2009.