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Home My WebLink About~Master - Street closures for Bike Nights RESOLUTION NO. 16-113 RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET CLOSURES FOR BIKE NIGHT EVENTS IN MAIN STREET CULTURAL DISTRICT FOR THE CITY OF AMES WHEREAS,the Main Street Cultural District(MSCD)held its first Bike Night last year in June, followed by another iteration in August, and both events were successful at bringing large numbers of motorcycles to the Downtown area for a family-friendly event; and, WHEREAS, based on the success of last year's events, the MSCD plans to host five Bike Night events this summer, and each will take place on the fourth Friday of the month (May 27, June 24, July 22, August 26, and September 23); 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 following street closures on May 27, June 24, July 22, August 26, and September 23: closure of Main Street from Burnett Avenue to Duff Avenue from 2 p.m.to 10:30 p.m.;closure of Douglas Avenue from Main Street to Fifth Street from 1 p.m.to 10 p.m.;and,closure of Kellogg Avenue from Main Street to Fifth Street from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; and, WHEREAS, last year, Main Street remained open to through traffic, however, due to the number of attendees,the MSCD has requested closure of the street to through traffic to protect the safety of the participants; and, WHEREAS, Bike Night has become a signature event for the MSCD and organizers have worked to enhance the event from its iterations last year, which were well attended. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that closures of the aforementioned streets during the Bike Night events on May 27,June 24,July 22, August 26, and September 23 are hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of March, 2016. Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor Introduced by: Betcher Seconded by: Corrieri Voting aye: Betcher, Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22nd day of March, 2016.