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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Suspension of Parking Regulations for ISU Homecoming ExCYtement in the Streets RESOLUTION NO. 21-353 RESOLUTION APPROVING SUSPENSION OF PARKING REGULATIONS FOR ISU HOMECOMING EXCYTEMENT IN THE STREETS FOR THE CITY OF AMES WHEREAS,the Homecoming Central Committee at Iowa State University(ISU)is again planning to host its annual Homecoming activities from October 22-23,2021; and, WHEREAS,the events this year include the traditional ExCYtement in the Streets lawn displays and mass Campaniling on Friday, October 22; and, WHEREAS, ExCYtement in the Streets consists of two activities on Friday, October 22: the Greek System lawn displays, followed by Campaniling on Central Campus; and, WHEREAS,to facilitate this event,organizers have requested the closure of the following streets from 5:00 p.m.to 11:00 p.m.: Sunset Drive from Ash Avenue to just west of the intersection with Beach Avenue; Ash Avenue from Gable Lane to Knapp Street(Knapp Street and Gable Lane will remain open); Gray Avenue from its intersection with Gable Lane to Greeley Street;and Pearson Avenue between Greeley Street and Sunset Drive; and, WHEREAS,organizers are further requesting that on-street parking regulations be suspended on the closed streets from 5:00 p.m.to 11:00 p.m. on Friday, October 22; and, WHEREAS, the Public Works Department staff will provide the barricades necessary for the street closures along with"No Parking"signs,and organizers will be responsible for staffing the barricades while they are in place; and, WHEREAS,organizers have indicated they will notify affected non-Greek residents by going door-to- door with information; and, WHEREAS,the Homecoming Central Committee has a long track record of successfully hosting lawn displays as part of ExCYtement in the Streets. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the suspension of parking regulations on the aforementioned closed streets for ISU Homecoming's ExCYtement in the Streets event from 5:00 p.m.to 11:00 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021, is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 22°d day of June, 2021. C�Lt_� Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila,Mayor Introduced by: Betcher Seconded by: Junck Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen,Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck,Martin Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22"d day of June, 2021.