HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Closure of Metered Parking Spaces for Carriage Rides during Snow Magic Event RESOLUTION NO. 19-547
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLOSURE OF METERED PARKING SPACES FOR
CARRIAGE RIDES DURING SNOW MAGIC EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, Ames Main Street plans to host its Snow Magic Celebration from November
8, 2019,through December 24, 2019; the event will kick off on November 8 with the tree lighting
ceremony, open houses, and horse and carriage rides; and,
WHEREAS,to facilitate this event,the organizers have requested the closure of ten metered
parking spaces within Downtown on November 8 (from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.)for pick-up and
drop-off of passengers on horse-drawn carriage rides through the Downtown; and,
WHEREAS, Snow Magic provides an opportunity to draw residents and visitors to the
Downtown, and the event supports local businesses during the holiday shopping season.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the closure of ten metered parking spaces within Downtown for the Snow Magic's horse and
carriage rides on November 8, 2019, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8"' day of October, 2019.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
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 8`h day of October, 2019.