HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Closure of 500 Block of Main Street for the Ames Main Street Farmers' Market Farm-to-Table Dinner RESOLUTION NO. 19-105
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 its second annual Farm-
to-Table Dinner in the 500 block of Main Street from 6:30 p.m.to 10:00 p.m.on Sunday,August 4;and,
WHEREAS,organizers have also proposed serving wine and beer at the event,and an estimated
200 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 4 to 12:00 a.m. on August 5; 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 26`'day of March, 2019.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . ai a, Ma r
Introduced by: Martin
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen,Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: Nelson
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26''day of March,2019.