HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Street Closures for Iowa State University Homecoming Excytement in the Streets RESOLUTION NO. 18-540
RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET CLOSURES FOR
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (ISU) HOMECOMING EXCYTEMENT IN THE
STREETS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the Homecoming Central Committee at Iowa State University(ISU)is planning
to host its annual Homecoming activities from October 22-28, 2018; and,
WHEREAS, the events include the traditional ExCYtement in the Streets lawn displays
between approximately 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. and mass Campaniling with fireworks on Friday,
October 26; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, organizers have requested the closure of the following
streets from 5:00 p.m.to 11:00 p.m.: Sunset Drive from Ash Avenue to just west of the intersection
at Beach Avenue;Ash Avenue from Gable Lane to Knapp Street; Gray Avenue from its intersection
with Gable Lane to Greeley Street; and Pearson Avenue between Greeley Street and Sunset Drive;
and,
WHEREAS,the Public Works Department staff will provide the barricades necessary for the
street closures along with "No Parking" signs, and organizers will be responsible for staffing the
barricades while they are in place; and,
WHEREAS,organizers have indicated that they will notify affected non-Greek residents by
going door-to-door with information.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the aforementioned street closures for ISU Homecoming's ExCYtement in the Streets event on
Friday, October 26, 2018, are hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25`'' day of September, 2018.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . 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 25t'day of September, 2018.