HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving suspension of parking meter fees and enforcement for 14 parking spaces in Downtown for Ames Main Street for Witches Walk on Thursday, October 8, 2026RESOLUTION NO. 26-014
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUSPENSION OF METERED PARKING
FEES AND ENFORCEMENT OF METERED PARKING SPACES FOR
WITCHES WALK EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, Ames Main Street (AMS) is planning to host its annual Witches Walk
event on Thursday, October 8, 2026; and,
WHEREAS, AMS staff has made the request to close 14 metered parking spaces
from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to allow for vendors during the event; and,
WHEREAS, the Witches Walk is a popular annual event that adds vitality to the
Downtown, and the organizers have experience in hosting this and many other similar
events throughout the year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that suspension of metered parking fees and enforcement of 14 metered parking
spaces for the Witches Walk to be held on Thursday, October 8, 2026, is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of January, 2026.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13th day of January, 2026.