HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Closure of parking spaces for Snow Magic Event RESOLUTION NO. 15-642
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLOSURE OF PARKING SPACES IN CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT FOR THE SNOW MAGIC EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) plans to host its Snow Magic
Celebration November 13 through December 19, 2015; and,
WHEREAS,the event will kick off on November 13 with the tree-lighting ceremony, open
houses,and horse and carriage rides,and this year will also include a gingerbread house competition,
a scavenger hunt, and Santa's Train; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, the MSCD has requested the closure of eight parking
spaces with the MSCD from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on November 13 to facilitate the pick-up and drop-off
of passengers on free horse-drawn carriage rides; and,
WHEREAS, organizers further request the waiver of parking fees for this event; and,
WHEREAS, Snow Magic provides an opportunity to draw residents and visitors to the
downtown and supports local businesses during the holiday shopping season.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Main Street Cultural District's request to close metered parking spaces to facilitate the free
horse-drawn carriage rides for the Snow Magic Event on November 13,2015, is hereby approved,
and it is hereby further approved that the parking fees for this event be waived.
ADOPTED THIS 271h day of October, 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, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 271h day of October, 2015.