HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Suspension of parking enforcement for MSCD's Snow Magic Events RESOLUTION NO. 17-232
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUSPENSION OF PARKING REGULATIONS AND
PARKING ENFORCEMENT FOR THE 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 suspension of parking
regulations and enforcement to allow free parking for the entire Central Business District (CBD) on
Friday,November 10, and Saturdays from November I I through December 23; and,
WHEREAS, organizers are fiirther requesting that the parking meter fees be waived; 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 the Main Street Cultural District to suspend parking regulations and
enforcement and to waive the parking meter fees for the Snow Magic event in the Central Business
District on November 10, 2017, and on Saturdays from November 11 through December 23, 2017,
is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25" day of April, 2017.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann 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.