HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Campustown Rail Jam RESOLUTION NO. 09-564
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLOSURE OF CHAMBERLAIN STREET
BETWEEN WELCH AND STANTON AVENUES FOR
CAMPUSTOWN RAIL JAM EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, staff recently met with representatives of the Iowa State University Ski and
Snowboard Club for planning of the proposed Campustown Rail Jam on the eastern portion of
Chamberlain Street; and,
WHEREAS, for this event, the organizers are requesting the closure of Chamberlain Street
between Welch Avenue and Stanton Avenue; and,
WHEREAS,Chamberlain Street parking spaces between Welch and Stanton would be closed
at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday,January 23,2010, and the street will be closed shortly thereafter to facilitate
the hauling in and/or making of snow on Chamberlain; and,
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the street and rest of the area will be reopened for use by
Midnight on January 24; and,
WHEREAS, event organizers will be responsible for providing adequate interior fencing and
hay bales along the course in order to protect participants,and will provide sand bags or similar devices
to prevent debris from entering the storm sewer intakes; and,
WHEREAS,City and ISU staff will approve the final safety measures to keep participants from
colliding with street lights and parking meters; and,
WHEREAS, Campustown businesses and the neighborhood have indicated their support for
this event, and the University is providing insurance coverage for the Club.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa, that
the request to close Chamberlain Street from 8:00 a.m. on January 23,2010,until Midnight on January
24, 2010, for the Campustown Rail Jam is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8'day of December, 2009.
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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 8' day of December, 2009.