HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Suspension of parking regulations and enforcement for Snow Magic RESOLUTION NO. 18-034
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUSPENSION OF PARKING REGULATIONS AND
ENFORCEMENT WITHIN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
FOR SNOW MAGIC EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) plans to host its Snow Magic
Celebration November 9, 2018, through December 24, 2018; the event will kick off on November
9 with the tree- lighting ceremony, open houses, and horse and carriage rides; and,
WHEREAS, although in previous years, the MSCD has requested free parking in the Central
Business District (CBD) for several Saturdays during the holiday season, this year the MSCD is only
requesting a blanket free parking day on November 24; and,
WHEREAS, therefore, the organizers are requesting suspension of parking regulations and
enforcement to allow free parking in the entire Central Business District on Saturday, November 24;
and,
WHEREAS, Snow Magic provides an opportunity to draw residents and visitors to the
Downtown, and the event supports local businesses during the holiday shopping season.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that suspension of parking regulations and enforcement in the Central Business District on
November 24, 2018, for the Snow Magic Event is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23'day of January, 2018.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Jobn . 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.