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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving waiver of parking meter fees and enforcement for portions of 5th Street, Kellogg Avenue, and Douglas Avenue for 515 DayRESOLUTION NO. 26-085 RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF PARKING METER FEES AND ENFORCEMENT FOR 515 DAYS FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA WHEREAS, Ames Main Street (AMS) plans to host “515 Day” on Friday, May 15, 2026. This event was implemented by Ames Main Street in 2021 with the intention of celebrating area code 515 through a variety of activities each day, such as 515 -themed specials in businesses and giveaways to attract individuals to Downtown Ames; and, WHEREAS, the activities on May 15 include a beer garden, live music on Douglas Avenue, and a family activity zone on Douglas Avenue. The events are free to attend. Organizers expect up to 1,000 people to participate in the activities. To facilitate the activities, Ames Main Street requests the following for May 15: • Closures of 5th Street from Burnett Avenue through Douglas Avenue, Kellogg Avenue from Main Street to 5th Street, and Douglas Avenue from Main Street to 5th Street. • Use of City electrical outlets and waiver of fees for electricity (estimated loss to Electric Fund of $5). • A blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and a blanket Vending License for Downtown to allow stores to display and sell merchandise and for food truck vendors. A waiver of the Vending License fee is requested ($50 loss to City Clerk’s Office). • Local authority approval for a 5-Day (May 14-18, 2026) Special Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service for Thirsty Pigs (515 Day Ames), 215 5th Street; and, WHEREAS, the activities will require the closure of 83 metered parking spaces for ten metered hours, resulting in a loss of approximately $332 to the Parking Fund. Organizers have requested that this amount be waived by the City Council. The Council's policy regarding the closure of metered parking in an area less than an entire business district is to consider the waiver of such fees on a case-by-case basis; and, WHEREAS, 515 Day provides an opportunity to attract visitors to Downtown Ames. The events include family-friendly activities and promotions that support local businesses. Given the small dollar amount and number of parking spaces involved, staff believes it is reasonable to waive the parking fees for this event, along with the other requested fee waivers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that waiver of parking meter fees and enforcement for 515 Day is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 24th day of February, 2026. _______________________________ _________________________________ Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor Introduced by: Corrieri Seconded by: Betcher Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Gartin, Rollins Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24th day of February, 2026.