HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Closure of Metered Parking Spaces for the "Uncorked" Exhibit RESOLUTION NO. 19-396
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLOSURE OF FOUR METERED PARKING SPACES IN
THE 100 BLOCK OF 5TH STREET FOR THE "UNCORKED" EXHIBIT
BY THE AMES HISTORICAL SOCIETY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Ames Historical Society is proposing to host a new exhibit titled
"Uncorked" on Saturday, August 24, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS, the Exhibit will feature the history of alcohol in Ames from dry covenants
placed in the original plat to prohibition-era bootleggers to modern microbreweries; and,
WHEREAS,the grand opening of the Exhibit will take place in the parking lot of the Ames
Historical Center and will feature food trucks, a beer garden, and music; and,
WHEREAS, an estimated 300 people are anticipated to attend this event; and,
WHEREAS,to facilitate the grand opening of the Exhibit, the Ames Historical Society has
requested closure of four metered parking spaces on the 100 block of 5t1i Street on Saturday,August
24, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS,Ames Main Street has submitted a letter in support of the event and organizers
will notify affected businesses and will place signs in the affected area prior to the event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the closure of four metered parking spaces on the 100 block of 5t' Street for the "Uncorked"
event on Saturday, August 24, 2019, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of August, 2019.
Diane . Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: Beatty-Hansen
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13' day of August, 2019.