HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Street closures for ISU Homecoming Parade RESOLUTION NO. 17-168
RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET CLOSURES FOR
ISU HOMECOMING PARADE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, from October 22 - 28, 2017, the Homecoming Central Committee at Iowa State
University (ISU) is planning to host its annual Homecoming activities, which includes the hosting
of a Downtown Homecoming Parade on October 22 as a kick-off to the activities; and,
WHEREAS, the Homecoming Parade will take place at 2:00 p.m. on that date, and to ensure
the parade is manageable, the number of entries will be capped at between 70 and 80; and,
WHEREAS, entries will be staged in City Hall Lot M, on Pearle Avenue, and on Main Street
west of Clark Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, closure of the following streets is requested from Noon
until 4:00 p.m. on October 22: Pearle Avenue; Fifth Street from Grand Avenue to Douglas Avenue;
Main Street/Northwestem Avenue from Fifth Street to Douglas Avenue; and, Clark Avenue, Burnett
Avenue, Kellogg Avenue, and Douglas Avenue from Main Street to Fifth Street; and,
WHEREAS, CyRide will detour two transit routes from the parade area, and the Police
Department will provide a vehicle; and,
WHEREAS, the Main Street Cultural District has provided a letter in support of the parade;
and,
WHEREAS, the first Downtown Homecoming Parade last year was executed successfully,
and City staff feels the proposed parade this fall appears to be manageable.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the aforementioned street closures on October 22, 2017, for the ISU Homecoming Parade are
hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 11 t' day of April, 2017.
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Diane R Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 1 lth day ofApri, 2017.