HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Suspension of parking regulations for MSCD Summer Sidewalk Sales RESOLUTION NO. 16-396
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUSPENSION OF PARKING REGULATIONS AND
ENFORCEMENT IN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT FOR THE MAIN STREET
CULTURAL DISTRICT'S SUMMER SIDEWALK SALES EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the Main Street Cultural District(MSCD)is again hosting its annual Summer
Sidewalk Sales from July 28 through July 30, 2016; and,
WHEREAS, at this event, downtown businesses display merchandise on the sidewalks for
pedestrians to browse; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, organizers have requested suspension of parking
regulations and enforcement for the entire Central Business District from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on
Saturday, July 30; and,
WHEREAS, because the Main Street Farmer's Market will take place Saturday morning,
parking will already be closed for a large portion of the Downtown area from 8 a.m.to 1:30 p.m.that
day; and,
WHEREAS, Sidewalk Sales are successful events held twice each year in the MSCD; since
these events bring shoppers downtown,these requests further the City Council's goal to strengthen
the Downtown.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the suspension of parking regulations and enforcement in the Central Business District for the
Main Street Cultural District's Summer Sidewalk Sales event on July 30,2016,is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12th day of July, 2016.
ui-a& A.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: Betcher, Orazem
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12th day of July, 2016.