HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Closure of street and parking spaces for MSCD Foodies and Brew Event RESOLUTION NO. 16-398
RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET AND PARKING SPACES CLOSURE FOR
MAIN STREET CULTURAL DISTRICT'S FOODIES AND BREW EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the Main Street Cultural District(MSCD)plans to host its third annual Foodies
and Brew on Friday,August 19,and this event involves samples of unique local foods and craft beers
from around the region; and,
WHEREAS, the sampling event will end after 8:30 p.m., and the space will convert into a
beer garden,where a live band will provide entertainment; and,
WHEREAS,the event will take place on Douglas Avenue between Main Street and 5`'Street,
and to facilitate this event,the MSCD is requesting that it be allowed to close Douglas Avenue and
12 metered parking spaces between Main Street and 5th Street from 8 a.m. on Friday, August 19,
until 1 a.m. on Saturday, August 20; and,
WHEREAS, the MSCD is further requesting waiver of the parking meter fees for this area;
and,
WHEREAS, Foodies and Brew has been a successful event for the MSCD, and it is
anticipated that this year's event will bring even more people to Downtown Ames.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the request to close Douglas Avenue between Main Street and 5th Street,along with 12 metered
parking spaces,from 8 a.m.on Friday,August 19,until 1 a.m.on Saturday,August 20,and to waive
the parking meter fees for the Main Street Cultural District's Foodies and Brew Event is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12th day of July, 2016.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor Jf
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 12t' day of July, 2016.