HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Closure of parking spaces for Campustown Summerfest activities RESOLUTION NO. 11-209
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLOSURE OF PARKING SPACES FOR
CAMPUSTOWN SUMMERFEST ACTIVITIES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,representatives of the Campustown Action Association(CAA),in preparation
for an event to be held on June 11, 2011,have been working with City staff on details of street and
parking space closures, as well as the possible closure of Welch Parking Lot T for an inaugural
Summerfest in Campustown; and,
WHEREAS,businesses anticipate hosting activities for young people,City of Ames outreach
information, live music, and a possible beer garden; and,
WHEREAS,the Ames Chamber of Commerce is providing liability insurance coverage for
this event, as the CAA is an affiliate organization of the Chamber; and,
WHEREAS, organizers plan to close Welch Avenue from Lincoln Way to Hunt Street, and
the portion of Welch Avenue between Lincoln Way and Chamberlain Street will be closed from
about 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS, parking meters will be covered and parking enforcement suspended on that
portion of Welch Avenue beginning at 8 a.m.; and,
WHEREAS, the south portion of Welch Avenue, from Chamberlain Street to Hunt Street,
will close beginning at 8 a.m. until approximately 10 p.m. to facilitate the placement of an
entertainment stage; and,
WHEREAS,metered spaces in City Parking Lot T will also close from 8 a.m.until 10 p.m.
to facilitate a possible beer garden.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the closure of Welch Parking Lot T for the Campustown Summerfest activities on June 11,
2011, are hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 2"d day of May, 2011.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Orazem
Seconded by: Mahayni
Voting aye: Davis, Mahayni, Larson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: Goodman, Wacha
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 2"d day of May, 2011.