HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Closure of 41 Metered Parking Spaces in Downtown for 515 Week RESOLUTION NO. 23-154
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLOSURE OF 41 METERED PARKING SPACES
IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA FOR 515 WEEK
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, Ames Main Street plans to host 515 Week from Monday, May 15, 2023,
through Friday, May 19, 2023; this event was implemented by Ames Main Street in 2021 with the
intention of celebrating the area code,515,through a variety of activities such as 515-themed specials
in businesses,and giveaways to attract individuals to Downtown Ames; and,
WHEREAS, the activities on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 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, to facilitate this event, organizers are requesting suspension of parking
regulations and enforcement in the event area(Douglas Avenue from Main Street to 5' Street, and
5'Street from Kellogg Avenue to Douglas Avenue)on May 17,2023,from 2:00 p.m.to 10:00 p.m.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,
that the request to suspend parking regulations and enforcement in the event area for the 515 Week
on May 17, 2023, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28th day of March, 2023.
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Renee kall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 281h day of March, 2023.