HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Street closure for Snow Magic Event RESOLUTION NO. 15-643
RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET CLOSURE AND PARKING METER SPACES
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 Kellogg Avenue
from Main Street to 5`' Street, and the closure of 11 metered parking spaces within the closed area
from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, for Santa's Train Ride; 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 Kellogg Avenue from Main Street to 5tn
Street and to close 11 metered parking spaces within the closed area on Saturday, December 12,
2015, for Santa's Train Ride during the Snow Magic Event is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27t''day of October, 2015.
A.
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 27t'' day of October, 2015.