HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Street closure for Step Into Storybooks Event RESOLUTION NO. 18-077
RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET CLOSURE FOR RAISING READERS
FOR STEP INTO STORYBOOKS EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, Raising Readers in Story County is proposing to host its annual Step Into
Storybooks event at the Ames Public Library on Saturday, April 14, 2018; and,
WHEREAS, the event promotes reading and related activities for families with infants,
toddlers, and preschoolers; and,
WHEREAS, last year, over 2,100 people attended, and organizers anticipate 2,000
participants at the proposed event,which will be held from 9:00 a.m. to Noon; and,
WHEREAS, this year's theme is '?lay"; portions of the event will take place inside the
Library and the street in front of the Library will feature various activities; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, organizers have requested the closure of Douglas Avenue
from 5th Street to 61h Street from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS, organizers will coordinate with Adams Funeral Home to maintain access in the
event of a service that day.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the aforementioned street closure on Saturday, April 14, 2018, for the Step Into Storybooks
event is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27t' day of February, 2018.
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Diane R Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27" day of February, 2018.