HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Usage of electricity on Main Street for MSCD Firefly Country Night event RESOLUTION NO. 15-086
RESOLUTION APPROVING USAGE OF ELECTRICITY 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 use City-owned
electrical outlets on light poles along Main Street; 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 usage of electricity along Main Street for the Main Street Cultural District's"Firefly Country
Night" on July 9, 2015, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24`h day of February, 2015.
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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 24' day of February, 2015.