HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Parking lot closure for Welcome to Ames event RESOLUTION NO. 09-380
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLOSURE OF LOT AND
PARKING SPACES IN CHAMBERLAIN LOT Y
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 have, once again, been 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 an evening of activities on August 28 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;fun activities being planned by Parks and
Recreation Department staff;promotional items from City departments will be given away;the electric
Zenn car will be on display, along with the new Segways and Street'N'Greet trailer;and,drawings and
prizes; and,
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate this event, approval is needed from the City Council for the
closing of the lot and parking spaces in Chamberlain Lot Y from Noon until 9 p.m. on the 28t' of
August.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,that
the closing of Chamberlain Lot Y and parking spaces within the Lot from Noon to 9 p.m. August 28,
2009, for the "Welcome To Ames" event is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 11`'' day of August, 2009.
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 11'day of August, 2009.