HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Street closure for Snow Magic events RESOLUTION NO. 16-622
RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET CLOSURE FOR THE MAIN STREET
CULTURAL DISTRICT'S SNOW MAGIC EVENTS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) plans to host its Snow Magic
Celebration November 11 through December 24, 2016; and,
WHEREAS,this event will kick off on November 11 with the tree-lighting ceremony,open
houses, and horse and carriage rides; and,
WHEREAS, this year will also include the official lighting of the new LED lights atop the
Main Street buildings; and,
WHEREAS,to facilitate this event,the MSCD is requesting closure of Kellogg Avenue from
Main Street to Fifth Street from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on November 11 for kick-off activities;
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on November 26 for food truck vendors; and, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on
December 10 for Santa's train; and,
WHEREAS, Snow Magic provides an opportunity to draw residents and visitors to the
Downtown, and it supports local businesses during the holiday shopping season.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the closure of Kellogg Avenue from Main Street to Fifth Street on the aforementioned dates for
the Main Street Cultural District's Snow Magic events is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25`h day of October, 2016.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25' day of October, 2016.