HomeMy WebLinkAboutA010 - April 28, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Ames City CouncilITEM #:14
DATE:04-28-26
DEPT:ADMIN
SUBJECT:GOOD NEIGHBOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ANNUAL BLOCK PARTY
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance (GNEA), located at 613 Clark Avenue, is requesting to
hold its annual block party on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The event is intended to celebrate the
GNEA organization and those it serves. Although the event takes place mainly on private
property, organizers are requesting the closure of Clark Avenue between 6th Street and
7th Street for event activities. Clark Avenue would close at 1:00 p.m. and would re-open
at 8:00 p.m. The main event will take place between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Event organizers have secured the use of the Fareway parking lot for temporary portable toilet
locations, parking, and the scheduled band. Organizers expect approximately 250 attendees.
A Noise Permit has also been requested from the Police Department. Staff has been informed
that no alcohol will be permitted at this event.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the request from GNEA to close Clark Avenue from 6th Street to 7th Street on
May 17, 2026, as indicated above.
2. Do not approve the request.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This requested closure will facilitate an event that is open to the public on private
property and Clark Avenue. The event has been held successfully in the past . Therefore,
it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as
described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Good Neighbor Block Party Application
Event Map
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How many years?4
Region Ames Main Street (Downtown)
Upload your letter of support from AREA here.
Upload your letter of support from ISU here.
Upload your letter of support from Ames Main Street here.Good Neighbor Block Party - Letter of Support.pdf
Please explain:
Timeline We will ask that Clark Ave between 6th and 7th St be closed off at around
2pm on the day of the event, Sunday, May 17, 2026. The event itself will run
between 4pm and 7pm, and then we will take the event down and reopen
the street. Should be reopened by 8pm. We will also close off access to the
Fareway Parking Lot which we will rent from the Grocery Store.
Description of Event Activities The Annual Block Party is a fund raiser and community awareness event for
Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance. It involves inviting neighbors, clients,
donors and supporters out for free food (usually pizza), free entertainment
(kids' games community orgs, and live music,) and conviviality. It is an family
oriented event for families and
Event Category Festival/Celebration
Concert/Performance
Is the event open to the public?Yes
Anticipated Daily Attendance About 250
Audience Profile We seek to invite our neighbors, clients and donors to the event. So mostly,
just people of Ames and Story County. They are people who love decent
pizza and good local music primarily. But I would also like to invite other
orgs to participate too so perhaps they will also put the word out.
Is your event being held in conjunction with another event? (e.g.
Farmers' Market, 4th of July etc.)
No
Please list.
Organization Status Nonprofit
Are patron admission, entry, or paricipant fees required?No
Percentage of net proceeds going towards fundraising:
Percentage of net proceeds going towards for-profit entity:
Are vendor or other fees required?No
Who will be responsible for security during the event? Check all that
apply.
Volunteers
Security & Communication
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