HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Requests from Ames Public Library for Ames Bike Fair on May 31, 2025RESOLUTION NO. 25-136
RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET CLOSURES FOR AMES BIKE FAIR
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the Ames Public Library is planning to host a Bike Fair on May 31, 2025, to
foster bike skills and safety. The event is hosted in collaboration with Parks and Recreation and
Public Works providing trail information, as well as the Police Department assisting with
promoting bike registration; and,
WHEREAS, participants will be able to participate in a Bike Rodeo to practice safety skills.
A repair station will be available at the Library in conjunction with the event. Safe Routes to School
will be facilitating the Bike Rodeo and giving away helmets to those who need them; and,
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate the event, the Library has requested closure of Douglas
Avenue from 5th Street to 6th Street from 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS, Public Works will provide barricades and vests for the street closures; and,
WHEREAS, this event is hosted by the Ames Public Library in conjunction with several
City Departments. The event will increase safety and knowledge for bikers in the community
which works to further sustainability goals as well.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that street closures for Ames Bike Fair on May 31, 2025, are hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8th day of April, 2025.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8th day of April, 2025.