HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Closure of metered spaces for MSCD's Firefly Country Night Event RESOLUTION NO. 17-315
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLOSURE OF METERED PARKING SPACES
FOR SEPTEMBER 8, 2017, FIREFLY COUNTRY NIGHT EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, at the March 7, 2017, meeting, the City Council approved requests from London
Underground to host Firefly Country Nights on July 14 and September 8 on Main Street in Ames;
and,
WHEREAS, following the approval of these events, the Main Street Cultural District
(MSCD), which had organized the Firefly Country Nights in prior years, received feedback from
affected property owners regarding the events; and,
WHEREAS, while some feedback was positive, a significant amount of negative feedback
was received; and,
WHEREAS, therefore, the MSCD has proposed the following key changes to these events:
the MSCD will assume responsibility for both Firefly Country Night events from London
Underground; and, the September 8 Country Night will be held in the 400 block of Douglas Avenue
from 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 17-120 which approved the closure of 45 metered parking
spaces within the closed area (Main Street between Douglas Avenue and Kellogg Avenue) granted
to the London Underground for the September 8 event, has now been rescinded; and,
WHEREAS, the MSCD is now requesting the closure of 12 metered parking spaces within
the closed area(Douglas Avenue between Main Street and 5t" Street) for the Firefly event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the closure of 12 metered parking spaces within the aforementioned closed area for the
September 8, 2017, Firefly Country Night is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23' day of May, 2017.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Orazem
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: Betcher Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23'day of May, 2017.