HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of Blanket Vending License in the Downtown Area for 515 Weekend RESOLUTION NO. 22-191
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF BLANKET VENDING LICENSE
IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA FOR 515 WEEKEND
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, Ames Main Street plans to host "515 Weekend" from Friday, May 13, 2022,
through Sunday,May 15, 2022;this event was implemented by Ames Main Street in 2021 with the
intention of celebrating the area code,515,through a variety of activities-five hours and 15 minutes
of live music,515-themed specials in businesses,and giveaways to attract individuals to Downtown
Ames; and,
WHEREAS,the activities on Friday,May 13,2022,include a beer garden and live music on
Douglas Avenue and a family activity zone on 5"' Street; and,
WHEREAS, the events are free to the public to attend and organizers expect up to 1,000
people to participate in the activities; and,
WHEREAS, a Blanket Vending License has been requested for the entire Downtown from
May 13 through May 15 to allow stores to display and sell merchandise; and,
WHEREAS,to facilitate this event,the organizers are requesting a waiver of the$50 fee for
the Blanket Vending License fee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the waiver of the fee for a Blanket Vending License from May 13,2022,through May 15,2022,
for the "515 Weekend" is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26`h day of April, 2022.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26r' day of April, 2022.