HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of parking meter fees for Bike Night event RESOLUTION NO. 15-236
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF PARKING METER FEES AND
ENFORCEMENT FOR HARLEY BIKE NIGHT EVENT
IN MAIN STREET CULTURAL DISTRICT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, on Friday, June 19, 2015, the Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) plans to
host its first Harley Bike Night; and,
WHEREAS, the event will take place on Douglas Avenue between Main Street and Fifth
Street from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS,organizers estimate that the event will attract over 500 people,bringing 200-300
motorcycles into the area; and,
WHEREAS, the event is planned to be family-friendly, and includes motorcycle displays,
live music, a live radio broadcast, award presenters, and food vendors; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, organizers request the closure of six metered parking
spaces on Douglas Avenue and 25 metered parking spaces on Main Street from 5:00 p.m.,June 19,
to 12:30 a.m.,June 20,and waiver of the meter fees(estimated at$5 in lost parking meter revenue).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the aforementioned closure of parking meter spaces and waiver of parking meter fees for the
Bike Night event on June 19, 2015, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 281h day of April, 2015.
A.
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 281h day of April, 2015.