HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Closure of 53 Metered Parking Spaces in Downtown Area for 515 Week RESOLUTION NO. 24-183
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLOSURE OF 53 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 13, 2024,
through Friday, May 17, 2024; this event was implemented by Ames Main Street in 2021 with the
intention ofcelebrating 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 15, 2024, include a beer garden and live
music on Kellogg Avenue and a family activity zone on 5th 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(5t1i Street from Burnett Avenue to Douglas Avenue,
and Kellogg Avenue from 5th Street to Main Street)on May 15,2024,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 15, 2024, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of April, 2024.
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Renee kall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
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 23rd day of April, 2024.