HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Suspension of parking regulations for Greek Week 2012 RESOLUTION NO. 12-083
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUSPENSION OF PARKING REGULATIONS
FOR 2012 GREEK WEEK
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the Greek Week Central Committee has requested that streets be closed for
activities in observance of Greek Week; and,
WHEREAS, the closures would be around the "Delta Triangle" and include Sunset Drive
from just west of Beach to Ash Avenue; Ash Avenue from Gable Lane to Knapp Street; Gray
Avenue from Gable Lane to Greeley Street;Greeley Street,Pearson Avenue from Sunset to Greeley
Street; and, Lynn Avenue from Chamberlain Street to Knapp Street; and,
WHEREAS, Lynn Avenue would be closed only on Saturday, March 31, 2012, from
10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. to facilitate the Greek Olympics activities; and,
WHEREAS, all of the other street closures will be from 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 30, to
7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 31; and,
WHEREAS,in addition,event organizers have requested that parking be prohibited on both
sides of Gray Avenue, Greeley Street,portions of Pearson Avenue,portions of Lynn Avenue, and
all of Sunset Drive from 7:00 p.m.on Thursday,March 29,to 7:00 p.m.on Saturday,March 31;and,
WHEREAS, several single-family homes are located along the closed streets, and the
organizers will notify the affected residents and the South Campus Area Neighborhood Association
about the closures; and,
WHEREAS,staff is recommending the street closure request with the following stipulations:
no alcohol shall be served or consumed on streets or other public property during the event; Greek
Week organizers or participating organizations will be responsible for picking up trash in the area
during and at the conclusion of the event;organizers will reimburse the City for any ruined or stolen
City-owned barricades; a Temporary Obstruction Permit shall be obtained for placement of tables,
trash cans,tents,or other items on public property;and,food served and/or sold at private residences
becomes the liability of the residence; and,
WHEREAS,Public Works staffwill drop offthe appropriate barricades and no parking signs
on Wednesday,March 28,at the Farm House Fraternity,311 Ash Avenue,where they will be stored
until needed and put in place by event organizers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the request to suspend parking regulations on the aforementioned streets for the 2012 Greek
Week activities is hereby approved, subject to aforementioned stipulations.
ADOPTED THIS 28`'day of February, 2012.
C--�'-K J-A-11 Ate.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Davis
Seconded by: Larson
Voting aye: Davis, Larson, Orazem, Szopinski, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: Goodman
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28t'day of February, 2012.