HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Downtown Holiday Lighting and Open House activities RESOLUTION NO. 09-512
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUSPENSION OF PARKING ENFORCEMENT
FOR DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY LIGHTING AND OPEN HOUSE ACTIVITIES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the Main Street Cultural District(MSCD)is requesting suspension of parking
regulations to coincide with its holiday hours; and,
WHEREAS, specifically, the MSCD requests suspension of parking enforcement for the
Central Business District(CBD) on week days from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. between November 23
and December 31; and,
WHEREAS,the MSCD also requests suspension of parking enforcement for the CBD all day
on Friday, November 20, and on Saturdays beginning November 21 and continuing through
December 26, 2009; and,
WHEREAS, the request is consistent with the City's Land Use Policy goal"to enhance the
role of Downtown as a community focal point," however, it should be noted that lost parking
revenues to the City would equate to $8,900.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the suspension of parking enforcement on week days between November 23 and December 31
from 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., all day on Friday, November 20, and on Saturdays from November 21
through December 26, 2009, for the Downtown Holiday Lighting and Open House activities is
hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27tt' day of October, 2009.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
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 27"' day of October, 2009.