HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Suspension of parking regulations and enforcement for Snow Magic RESOLUTION NO. 15-644
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUSPENSION OF PARKING REGULATIONS AND
ENFORCEMENT FOR CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
DURING 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 suspension of parking
regulations and enforcement to allow free parking in the entire Central Business District(CBD)on
Saturdays from November 14 through December 19, 2015; and,
WHEREAS, organizers are further requesting that the parking fees be waived; 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 suspend parking regulations and enforcement to
allow free parking in the entire Central Business District (CBD) on Saturdays from November 14
through December 19,2015,for the Snow Magic Event is hereby approved,and the request to waive
the parking meter fees on these dates are hereby further approved..
ADOPTED THIS 27`h day of October, 2015.
Ll 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 27" day of October, 2015.