HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Road Closures for Farm to Table Dinner RESOLUTION NO. 24-350
RESOLUTION APPROVING ROAD CLOSURES FOR FARM TO TABLE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, The Ames Main Street Farmers' Market (AMSFM) is proposing to host its
third annual Farm-to-Table Dinner from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 41h. The event
will occur on 5th Street between Kellogg Avenue and Burnett Avenue. Chef Aaron Holt will
prepare the meal with foods sourced from local vendors. The organizers also have proposed
serving wine and beer at the event. An estimated 150 guests are anticipated to attend. Guests will
purchase tickets in advance to attend, and funds raised will be used to support the cost of hosting
the Farmer's Market; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, AMSFM has requested the following for Sunday,
August 4th:
• Closure of Kellogg Avenue from Main Street to 5th Street; and,
WHEREAS, Ames Main Street is in support of the event. Organizers plan to notify affected
businesses by going door to door and by placing signs in the affected area prior to the event; and,
WHEREAS,the AMSFM Farm to Table Dinner celebrates locally sourced meats and produce.
This type of event also encourages consumers to shop locally. The organizers have taken steps to
ensure the safety of their event, and have clearly communicated the safe guards in place.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the aforementioned road closure for Farm to Table is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25th day of June, 2024.
Renee kall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
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 25th day of June, 2024.