HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Street closure for Bike Night Event RESOLUTION NO. 15-454
RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET CLOSURE FOR BIKE NIGHT EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, in June this year,the Main Street Cultural District(MSCD) held its first-ever
Bike Night,and the event was successful at bringing large numbers of motorcycles to the downtown
area for a family-friendly event; and,
WHEREAS, based on the success of that event in June, the MSCD plans to host a second
Bike Night Event in August; and,
WHEREAS, the event will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday, August 28,
and organizers estimate that the event will attract over 800 people bringing several hundred
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 Douglas Avenue from
Main Street to 5t' Street from 12:01 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS,organizers plan to go door-to-door with information for the affected businesses
and residents,place signs in the area prior to the event,and distribute event details via email to those
on their mailing list.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the closure of Douglas Avenue from Main Street to 5`''Street from 12:01 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.
on Friday, August 28, 2015, for Bike Night is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28`''day of July, 2015.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
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 28t'day of July, 2015.