HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Street closures for "All Species, One Earth" Event RESOLUTION NO. 15-139
RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET AND PARKING LOT CLOSURES FOR
ALL SPECIES, ONE EARTH EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Iowa Wildlife Center is planning to host an event on April 25, 2015,
celebrating biodiversity and educating people about the interconnectedness of plants and animals;
and,
WHEREAS. this "All Species, One Earth"event is being organized in partnership with the
Ames Public Library and the Parks and Recreation Department; and,
WHEREAS,the event will incorporate music and educational activities in the vicinity of the
Ames Public Library,as well as a parade starting at 1:00 p.m.on the streets outside the Library;and,
WHEREAS, organizers anticipate approximately 500 attendees at the event; and,
WHEREAS,to facilitate the parade portion of the event, organizers have requested that the
following streets be temporarily closed on April 25 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Fifth and Sixth
Streets from Burnett Avenue to Douglas Avenue,and Burnett and Kellogg Avenues from Fifth Street
to Sixth Street, and City Parking Lot S; and,
WHEREAS, Douglas Avenue will be closed from Fifth to Sixth Street from 1:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m., and parking meters on each of these streets will be closed four hours in advance of the
street closures to ensure that cars are not parked in the parade route; and,
WHEREAS, streets and parking areas will be opened to the public upon the conclusion of
the parade and cleanup; and,
WHEREAS, organizers plan to go door-to-door with information for affected businesses
prior to the event, and Main Street Cultural District has expressed support for this event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the closure of the aforementioned streets and Parking Lot S for the All Species,One Earth event
on April 25, 2015, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24th day of March, 2015.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24th day of March, 2015.