HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Use of Tom Evans Plaza during the Art Walk Event RESOLUTION NO. 20-420
RESOLUTION APPROVING USE OF TOM EVANS PLAZA
DURING ART WALK EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, on January 14, 2020, the City Council approved requests from Ames Main
Street (AMS)to host its annual Art Walk; and,
WHEREAS,Art Walk showcases Downtown businesses and community artists and the event
was originally scheduled to take place on June 4,2020,but did not take place at that time due to the
COVID-19 pandemic; and,
WHEREAS, AMS has rescheduled the event for October 8, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m.; and,
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate this event, Ames Main Street has requested the use of
electricity in Tom Evans Plaza and waiver of the fee for the cost of electricity, and,
WHEREAS,the Art Walk is a popular annual event that adds vitality to the Downtown,and
the organizers have experience in hosting this and many other similar events throughout the year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the use of electricity in Tom Evans Plaza and waiver of the fee for the cost of electricity during
the Art Walk event on Thursday, October 8, 2020, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 18t' day of August, 2020.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 18t'day of August, 2020.