HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Closure of parking spaces for Bike Night Event RESOLUTION NO. 15-455
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLOSURE OF SIX METERED PARKING SPACES ON
DOUGLAS AVENUE 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 six metered parking
spaces on Douglas Avenue from 12:01 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on August 28; and,
WHEREAS,organizers are further requesting that the parking meter fees be waived for these
six meters; 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 six metered parking spaces on Douglas Avenue from 12:01 p.m.to 11:30 p.m.for
the Bike Night Event on August 28,2015, is hereby approved, and the waiver of the parking meter
fees is hereby further approved.
ADOPTED THIS 281h day of July, 2015.
A.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor 01
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 281h day of July, 2015.