HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Closure of parking spaces and waiving fees for Snow Magic Event RESOLUTION NO. 14-592
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLOSURE OF PARKING SPACES IN THE
DOWNTOWN AREA FOR SNOW MAGIC EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) plans to host its Snow Magic
Celebration in the Downtown from November 14, 2014, through January 3, 2015; and,
WHEREAS,the event will kick off on November 14 with the tree-lighting ceremony, open
houses, and horse-drawn carriage rides; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event,the MSCD is requesting use of Tom Evans Plaza from
4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on November 14 for the tree-lighting ceremony; and,
WHEREAS, it is further requesting the closure of four parking spaces on Main Street and
one parking space on Douglas Avenue from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on the 141h to facilitate the pick-up
and drop-off of passengers of free horse-drawn carriage rides through the Downtown; and,
WHEREAS, Snow Magic provides an opportunity to draw residents and visitors to the
Downtown and supports local businesses during the holiday shopping season.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the use of Tom Evans Plaza for the tree-lighting ceremony and the closure of the aforementioned
parking spaces for the pick-up and drop-off of passengers on the 14' of November are hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 10th day of November, 2014.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this l Oth day of November, 2014.