HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Street Closure for Farm to Table Supper 2018 RESOLUTION NO. 18-411
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLOSURE OF THE 500 BLOCK OF MAIN STREET
FOR THE AMES MAIN STREET FARMERS' MARKET FARM TO TABLE SUPPER
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the Ames Main Street Farmers' Market is proposing to host a Farm-to-Table
Supper in the 500 block of Main Street from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 12; and,
WHEREAS, organizers have also proposed serving wine and beer at the event, and an
estimated 150 guests are anticipated to attend; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, Ames Main Street Farmers' Market has requested the
closure of the 500 block of Main Street from 12:00 p.m. on August 12 to 12:00 a.m. on August 13;
and,
WHEREAS, the Main Street Cultural District is in support of the event, and organizers
planned to notify affected businesses by going door to door and by placing signs in the affected area
prior to the event; and,
WHEREAS, staff has discussed security considerations in detail with the event organizer,
and staff has been provided a security plan,which includes perimeter fencing and barriers,entrance
and exit management, an emergency plan, and the hiring of a private security firm to monitor the
event area; and,
WHEREAS,additionally,alcohol service for this event will be limited to ticketed guests 21
years of age and above,who will be wrist-banded to ensure no alcohol is provided to individuals who
should not obtain it.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the closure of the 500 block of Main Street for the Ames Main Street Farmers' Market Farm to
Table Supper, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 1 O'h day of July, 2018.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
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 1 Ot' day of July, 2018.