HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Closure of parking spaces for MusicWalk RESOLUTION NO. 14-403
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLOSURE OF PARKING SPACES
ALONG MAIN STREET DURING THE "MUSICWALK"
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) planned to host its annual
"MusicWalk" event on Thursday, June 19, 2014; however, inclement weather precluded the event
from taking place in June; and,
WHEREAS, the MSCD has proposed rescheduling the event for Thursday, September 11,
and with the exception of the date, the closures and requests remain the same as in the original
request to the City Council (on May 13); and,
WHEREAS, the District will be working with Downtown food establishments to set up
outdoor seating areas inside metered parking stalls adjacent to the establishments; and,
WHEREAS, the MSCD staff has requested closure of up to 30 parking spaces along Main
Street for outdoor seating areas from approximately 12 p.m. until 10 p.m. during the event; and,
WHEREAS, this event provides our citizens with another opportunity to enjoy family-
oriented outdoor activities; and,
WHEREAS, because of the City Council's goal of enhancing commercial development in
the Downtown, this type of special event should be facilitated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the request to close up to 30 parking spaces along Main Street during the "MusicWalk"to be
held on Thursday, September 11, 2014, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 22na day of July, 2014.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Nelson
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22nd day of July, 2014.