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Home My WebLink About~Master - Street closures for MSCD Firefly Country Night Event RESOLUTION NO. 15-085 RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET CLOSURE FOR MAIN STREET CULTURAL DISTRICT'S "FIREFLY COUNTRY NIGHT" FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA WHEREAS, the Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) plans to hold its second annual "Firefly Country Night" on Main Street on July 9, 2015, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and, WHEREAS,the event will feature country musicians performing on a stage placed in the 200 block of Main Street; and, WHEREAS, MSCD uses proceeds from this event as a fund-raiser for the continued revitalization of Downtown; and, WHEREAS,two changes are planned for the event this year: one is the planned inclusion of a separately fenced under-21 area near the stage to allow younger participants to enjoy the music without being in the area in which alcohol is served; and, the other change is to close a portion of Kellogg Avenue to allow motorcycle parking in the block north of Main Street; and, WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, the MSCD has made a request to close Main Street between Kellogg Avenue and Douglas Avenue,and Kellogg Avenue between Main Street and Fifth Street from 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, to 2:00 a.m. on Friday, July 10; and, WHEREAS, the MSCD has indicated that it will reimburse the City for lost revenues; and, WHEREAS,Main Street Cultural District has a proven track record of handling large-scale events of this nature, and worked diligently last year to host a safe and enjoyable Country Night event; and, WHEREAS, MSCD has indicated that it will work with affected businesses to address communication concerns like those raised about last year's event. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the aforementioned street closures forthe Main Street Cultural District's"Firefly CountryNight" on July 9-10, 2015, are hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 24tb day of February, 2015. 1d� � �d. A. v/. Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor Introduced by: Corrieri Seconded by: Gartin Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Orazem Voting nay: None Absent: Nelson Abstaining: Goodman Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24t'day of February, 2015.