HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action form dated May 12, 2026ITEM #:9
DATE:05-12-26
DEPT:ADMIN
SUBJECT:REQUESTS FROM AMES PATRIOTIC COUNCIL FOR MEMORIAL DAY
PARADE ON MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026
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 25, 2026, 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
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 25, 2026.
2. Direct the Ames Patriotic Council to pursue alternate plans for the Memorial Day
observance.
3. Do not approve the requests.
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 No. 1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Memorial Day Application
Parade Route for Memorial Day.pdf
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