HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Street and parking spaces closures for Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibit event RESOLUTION NO. 18-030
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLOSURES OF STREET AND METERED PARKING
SPACES FOR SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE TRAVELING EXHIBIT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, The Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) is planning to host the Smithsonian
Institute Traveling Exhibit Opening Night Reception on October 4, 2018; and,
WHEREAS, the exhibit, titled "Hometown Teams," highlights the many ways sports have
shaped com Rmities across America; and,
WHEREAS, the reception will be held as a family-fhendly 'Tailgate" party, with food trucks,
local marching bands, cheerleaders,bleachers, tailgating vehicles, and a mascot competition; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, the MSCD is requesting closure of the 400 block of
Douglas Avenue from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS, organizers are further requesting the closure of 12 metered parking spaces in
the 400 block of Douglas Avenue and 8 metered spaces in the 200 block of Main Street during this
same time; and,
WHEREAS, organizers plan to place signs in the affected area and distribute information to
businesses affected by the street closure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the aforementioned street and metered parking spaces closures for the Smithsonian Institute
Traveling Exhibit on October 4, 2018, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23' day of January, 2018.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23" day of January, 2018.