HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Closure of parking spaces for carriage rides during MSCD's Snow Magic event RESOLUTION NO. 17-231
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLOSURE OF METERED PARKING SPACES
FOR HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES
DURING MAIN STREET CULTURAL DISTRICT'S SNOW MAGIC EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) plans to host its Snow Magic
Celebration November 10 through December 24, 2017; and,
WHEREAS, this event will kick off on November 10 with the tree-lighting ceremony, open
houses, and horse and carriage rides; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, the MSCD is requesting the closure of 10 metered
parking spaces with the Main Street Cultural District from 3:00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. on November 10
to facilitate the pick-up and drop-off of passengers on horse-drawn carriage rides through the
Downtown, 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 request from Main Street Cultural District to close 10 metered parking spaces on December
9, 2017, for Santa's Train during the Snow Magic event is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25' day of April, 2017.
Diane R Voss, City Clerk Arm H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
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 April, 2017.