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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Street closures for ISU Homecoming's ExCYtement in the Streets RESOLUTION NO. 16-564 RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET CLOSURES FOR ISU'S EXCYTEMENT IN THE STREETS EVENT DURING HOMECOMING FOR THE CITY OF AMES WHEREAS, on October 23-29, 2016, the Homecoming Central Committee at Iowa State University (ISU) is again planning to host its annual Homecoming activities; and, WHEREAS,in addition to the traditional ExCYtement in the Streets,the Homecoming Central Committee is introducing a Downtown Homecoming parade as a kickoff to the activities, to be held Sunday, October 23, at 2:00 p.m.; and, WHEREAS, ExCYtement in the Streets consists of two activities on Friday, October 28 — the Greek System lawn displays and fireworks on Central Campus in conjunction with Campaniling; and, WHEREAS,the lawn displays will be exhibited between around 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.; and, WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, organizers are asking the Council to approve the following street closures: Sunset Drive(from Ash Avenue to just west of the intersection with Beach Avenue);Ash Avenue(from Gable Lane to Knapp Street(Knapp and Gable will remain open);Gray Avenue (from its intersection with Gable Lane to Greeley Street); and, Pearson Avenue (between Greeley Street and Sunset Drive); and, WHEREAS, streets will be closed at approximately 7:30 p.m. and will be reopened by 10:30 p.m.; and, WHEREAS, the Public Works Department will provide the barricades necessary for the street closures along with"No Parking" signs; and, WHEREAS, organizers will be responsible for staffing the barricades while they are in place;,and will notify the affected non-Greek residents by going door-to-door with information;and, WHEREAS, the Campustown Action Association is in support of this event. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the aforementioned street closures for ISU's ExCYtement in the Streets event on Friday,October 28, 2016, are hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 13`'day of September, 2016. c4vz�v"�R IlAa& 4.540 dl C04-4"X� Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor Introduced by: Betcher Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13"'day of September, 2016.