HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Street closure for Library Grand Re-Opening RESOLUTION NO. 14-477
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLOSURE OF DOUGLAS AVENUE
FOR LIBRARY GRAND RE-OPENING
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,a special event has been planned to celebrate the grand re-opening of the Ames
Public Library to the public; and,
WHEREAS, this event will take place on Sunday, September 14, 2014, and is scheduled
between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS, during that time, the section of Douglas Avenue between 51h Street and 6th
Street needs to be closed due to the high number of anticipated attendees; and,
WHEREAS,because this section of Douglas Avenue is designated as a CyRide route, the
closure will require City Council approval; and,
WHEREAS,staff from the Library,Public Works,and the City Manager's Office have been
working with CyRide staff during the planning for this event in order to minimize impact on the
City's bus system, and because of this closure, CyRide will use an alternate route during the event,
which is the same process used for all special events that take place in the Downtown area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the closure of Douglas Avenue between 5'Street and 6th Street on Sunday,September 14,2014,
between the hours of 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Grand Re-Opening of the Ames Public Library is
hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 9'day of September, 2014.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 9th day of September, 2014.