HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of fee for Blanket Vending License for Bike Nights RESOLUTION NO. 16-115
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF FEE FOR BLANKET VENDING LICENSE
DURING 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 are requesting a Blanket Vending License for
the entire Main Street Cultural District and waiver of that fee; 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 waiver of the Blanket Vending License fee during the Bike Night events on May 27, June 24,
July 22, August 26, and September 23 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of March, 2016.
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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.