HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated April 22, 2025ITEM #:16
DATE:04-22-25
DEPT:ADMIN
SUBJECT:REQUESTS FROM AMES PATRIOTIC COUNCIL FOR MEMORIAL DAY
PARADE ON MONDAY, MAY 26, 2025
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
Each year the Ames Patriotic Council conducts a community observance of Memorial Day. This
observance involves a parade from City Hall to Ames Municipal Cemetery, followed by a community
memorial service at the Cemetery.
The following requests for May 26, 2025, are presented for City Council approval in order to facilitate
the Memorial Day observance:
Closure of Pearle Avenue and Fifth Street from east of Pearle Avenue through the Clark Avenue
intersection from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for the line-up and start of the parade entries.
Temporary closure of Clark Avenue from Fifth Street to Ninth Street (for movement of the
parade) between 9:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Temporary closure of Ninth Street between Clark Avenue and Maxwell Avenue (for movement
of the parade) between 9:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Temporary closure of Sixth Street at Clark Avenue and Duff Avenue at Ninth Street as the parade
moves through those intersections.
A blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit is also requested for the closed areas. It should also be noted
that temporary closures of residential streets that intersect Ninth Street and Clark Avenue will occur as
the parade progresses. Public Works will provide barricades for all of the street closure areas. Barricades
will be staffed by parade volunteers and/or residents of the area. Most intersection closures will last
only for a few minutes.
The Police Department will provide a lead car for the parade and will assist participants through the
Ninth Street and Duff Avenue intersection.
The rain location for activities will be the Ames Municipal Auditorium. No lost parking meter revenue
is anticipated due to the holiday.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the Ames Patriotic Council's requests for use of City facilities and services as outlined
above of for the Memorial Day observance on May 26, 2025.
2. Direct the Ames Patriotic Council to pursue alternate plans for the Memorial Day observance.
3. Do not approve the requests.
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The parade and memorial service at the Municipal Cemetery are an integral part of the
community’s annual Memorial Day commemoration. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City
Manager that the City Council approve Alternative #1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Memorial Day Special Event Application.pdf
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