HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Closure of parking spaces for Holiday Activities in the Downtown area RESOLUTION NO. 11-506
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLOSURE OF PARKING SPACES FOR
HOLIDAY LIGHTING AND OPEN HOUSE ACTIVITIES IN
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) is planning holiday activities; and,
WHEREAS, the District is requesting the closure of four parking spaces on the south side of
Main Street,west of Burnett,and one parking space on the west side of Douglas Avenue,between Main
Street and Fifth Street, on November 19,2011, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and November 20,2011, from
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS,the parking spaces would be used for pick-up and drop-off locations for horse and
buggy rides; and,
WHEREAS, this request is consistent with the City's goal to"enhance the role of Downtown
as a community focal point."
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the request of the Main Street Cultural District for closure of four parking spaces on the south side of
Main Street,west of Burnett,and one parking space on the west side of Douglas Avenue,between Main
Street and Fifth Street, on November 19,2011, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and November 20, 2011, from
1:00 to 4:00 p.m. is hereby approved.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Davis
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Mahayni, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: Larson
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this Ft day of November, 2011.