HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - ISU Homecoming Parade, temporary obstruction permit and vending licence RESOLUTION NO. 18-208
RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET AND PARKING LOT CLOSURES FOR
ISU HOMECOMING PARADE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the Homecoming Central Committee at Iowa State University(ISU)is planning
to host its annual Homecoming activities,which includes the hosting of a Downtown Homecoming
Parade on October 21 as a kick-off to the activities; and,
WHEREAS, the Homecoming Parade will take place at 2:00 p.m. on that date; and,
WHEREAS,entries will be staged in City Hall Lot M,on Pearle Avenue,and on Main Street
west of Clark Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, closure of the following streets and parking lots is
requested from Noon until 4:00 p.m.on October 21:Pearle Avenue;Fifth Street from Grand Avenue
to Douglas Avenue; Main Street/Northwestern Avenue from Fifth Street to Douglas Avenue; and,
Clark Avenue, Burnett Avenue, Kellogg Avenue, and Douglas Avenue from Main Street to Fifth
Street; and, City Hall Parking Lot MM, City Hall Parking Lot M, Depot Parking Lot TT; and,
WHEREAS,organizers have further requested the closure of parking spaces along the route
from noon to 4:00 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS,CyRide will detour from the parade area to 6`'Street,and the Police Department
will provide a vehicle; and,
WHEREAS,the proposed parade this fall appears to be manageable,and staff has discussed
minor logistical modifications to make the event even more successful.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the aforementioned street closures on October 21, 2018, for the ISU Homecoming Parade are
hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24`''day of April, 2018.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24t' day of April, 2018.