HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Closure of Ash Avenue between Gable Lane and Sunset Drive for the Ash Avenue Celebration RESOLUTION NO. 19-124
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLOSURE OF ASH AVENUE
BETWEEN GABLE LANE AND SUNSET DRIVE
FOR THE ASH AVENUE CELEBRATION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,Kappa Sigma, an ISU Greek organization, is proposing to host a multi-fraternity
philanthropic event on Ash Avenue from 12:00 p.m.to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday,April 20, 2019; and,
WHEREAS,this end-of-the-semester celebration will consist of a volleyball tournament,water
hockey, lawn games, food, live music, and a bouncy castle; and,
WHEREAS,proceeds from this event will benefit the four participating fraternities'(Tau Kappa
Epsilon, Sigma Pi,Theta Chi, and Kappa Sigma)respective philanthropies; and,
WHEREAS,to facilitate this event,Kappa Sigma has requested closure ofAsh Avenue between
Gable Lane and Sunset Drive from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
WHEREAS,staffhad discussed safety considerations in detail with the event organizer including
the need to limit the number of attendees to a manageable size and organizers have provided staff with
an Emergency Safety Plan; and,
WHEREAS, staff has also been informed that no alcohol will be permitted at this event and
ISU's Event Authorization Committee has been made aware of the event and will consider whether to
approve the event after the City Council has granted approval; and,
WHEREAS,event organizers have informed staff that they will go door-to-door with the event
information and distribute event details to affected neighbors and the neighborhood association prior to
the City Council meeting.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the closure of Ash Avenue between Gable Lane and Sunset Drive from 11:30 a.m.to 5:30 p.m.,is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 91h day of April, 2019.
Diane . oss, City Clerk Jo ai a,Ma r
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 9'day of April,2019.