HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Street closures for VEISHEA 2011 RESOLUTION NO. 11-107
RESOLUTION APPROVING TURN LANE AND STREET CLOSURES FOR
VEISHEA EVENTS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, VEISHEA organizers are requesting that they be allowed to temporarily close
various streets in the south of Campus area in order to facilitate the movement of parade entries to
the staging area in the early morning hours(generally 3:00 a.m.to 6:00 a.m.)on April 16,2011;and,
WHEREAS,the Ames Police will be managing the temporary closure of the streets as entries
are moved; and,
WHEREAS, left turn lanes on Lincoln Way at Union Drive(near the Memorial Union)and
Welch Avenue north of Lincoln Way will be closed on Friday, April 15, starting at noon until
Sunday morning, April 17; and,
WHEREAS, streets will be closed only long enough for the floats and other large entries to
pass through the intersections; and,
WHEREAS, lastly, the left turn lane on Lincoln Way at Union Drive (near the Knoll)will
be closed as needed on the morning of April 16 while the parade is under way.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the requested turn lane and street closures to assist with facilitating the parade staging and events
occurring on Central Campus and near the Memorial Union for VEISHEA activities are hereby
approved. .
ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of March, 2011.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Davis
Seconded by: Wacha
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Mahayni, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: Larson
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22nd day of March, 2011.