HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Closure of Parking Spaces for Summerfest in Campustown RESOLUTION NO. 21-162
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLOSURE OF PARKING SPACES
FOR SUMMERFEST IN CAMPUSTOWN
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the Campustown Action Association (CAA) plans to hold its I I' annual
Summerfest on June 5, 2021; and,
WHEREAS, the event involves activities for children, live music, and a beer garden; and,
WHEREAS, organizers are requesting the closure of parking spaces in the 200 block of
Welch Avenue, on Chamberlain Street between Welch Avenue and the Chamberlain Lot Y exit,
Welch Lot T, and Chamberlain Lot Y between 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS, organizers will obtain a noise permit through the Police Department, and the
CAA will contact affected businesses by going door-to-door,distributing flyers,and through e-mail
contacts; and,
WHEREAS, City staff has not evaluated this event against the COVID-19 criteria that were
used throughout most of 2020 to evaluate Special Events, and it may be difficult to do so,given the
uncertainty about the state of public health measures several months from now.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the closure of parking spaces in the aforementioned areas for Summerfest in Campustown on
June 5, 2021, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13t'' day of April, 2021.
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 13" day of April,