HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving closure of Streets for Ames History Museum's Big Bash on July 3, 2026RESOLUTION NO. 26-306
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLOSURE OF STREETS FOR
AMES HISTORY MUSEUM’S BIG BASH
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, Ames History Museum is requesting to hold a new event in the
Downtown area titled Big Bash on Friday, July 3, 2026. The event will be held in
celebration of America's 250th Anniversary; and,
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate this event, organizers are requesting the closure
of Douglas Avenue from Main Street to 5th Street and 5th Street from Kellogg Avenue to
Duff Avenue, between 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on July 3, 2026; and,
WHEREAS, The Big Bash provides an opportunity to attract visitors to the
Downtown. The events includes free Museum admission, a car show, kids' activities, live
music, and local vendors. The applicant has provided all necessary documentation
supporting their requests, including a letter of support from Ames Main Street.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that the closure of Douglas Avenue from Main Street to 5th Street and 5th Street from
Kellogg Avenue to Duff Avenue, between 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on July 3, 2026 , for
Ames History Museum’s Big Bash, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26th day of May, 2026.
_______________________________ _________________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Junck, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: Betcher
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26th day of May, 2026.