HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Blanket vending permit fee waiver for Downtown Farmers' Market RESOLUTION NO. 11-110
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF FEE FOR
BLANKET VENDING PERMIT FOR
DOWNTOWN FARMERS' MARKET
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,the Main Street Cultural District(MSCD)is working with the Ames Chamber
of Commerce to host a Saturday Main Street Farmers' Market on Main Street, between Clark
Avenue and Burnett Avenue, this summer; and,
WHEREAS, the plan is for the Market to be in operation from June 25 to September 24 in
2011,and the hours of operation are scheduled to be from 8:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.m.each Saturday;and,
WHEREAS, a Blanket Vending Permit for the entire Central Business District (CBD) is
being requested for each Saturday(June 25 through September 24)between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 6:00 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has already approved the closure of the 400 block of Main
Street to accommodate the Market, and the MSCD is further requesting that the fee for a Blanket
Vending Permit be waived; and,
WHEREAS, City staff is supportive of this new Farmers' Market which is anticipated to
bring many community members to the Cultural District to shop and enjoy the amenities that the
District provides.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the fee waiver for the Blanket Vending Permit for the Downtown Farmers' Market is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 22°d day of March, 2011.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Mahaym, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: Larson
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22nd day of March, 2011.