HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Suspension of parking regulations for Downtown's Summer Sidewalk Sales RESOLUTION NO. 17-303
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUSPENSION OF PARKING REGULATIONS FOR
"SUMMER SIDEWALK SALES"
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) is hosting its annual Summer
Sidewalk Sales from July 27 through July 29, 2017; and,
WHEREAS, at this event, Downtown businesses display merchandise on the sidewalks for
pedestrians to browse; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, organizers are requesting the suspension of parking
regulations and enforcement for the entire Central Business District (CBD) from 8:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 29; and,
WHEREAS, because the Main Street Fanner's Market will take place Saturday morning,
parking will already be closed for a large portion of the Downtown area from 8.00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
that day, and,
WHEREAS, Sidewalk Sales are successful events held twice each year in the MSCD, and
since these events bring shoppers to the Downtown, these requests further the City Council's goal
to strengthen Downtown Ames.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the suspension of parking regulations and enforcement for the Main Street Cultural District's
Summer Sidewalk Sales on July 27 - 29, 2017, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23' day of May, 2017.
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Diane R Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23' day of May, 2017.