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Home My WebLink About~Master - Resolution approving closure of Campustown Lot Y and adjacent portion of Chamberlain Street, including the closure of 19 metered parking spaces, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.RESOLUTION NO. 26-614 RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET AND PARKING LOT CLOSURE FOR AMES REGIONAL ECONOMIC ALLIANCE CAMPUSTOWN COCOA CRAWL FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA WHEREAS, Ames Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) is planning to host the Campustown Cocoa Crawl on Friday, December 4, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Campustown Cocoa Crawl is an opportunity for attendees to sample hot cocoa in the businesses within the Campustown Business District. This is a promotional event to showcase the businesses in Campustown; and, WHEREAS, in addition to hot cocoa, organizers will set up a smores station in Campustown Lot Y and the adjacent portion of Chamberlain Street which will include three fire pits. The Fire Department has reviewed the use of the fire pits, which will be in compliance with the City's outdoor fire code. A live musician will also be performing in Campustown Court. The event is free and open to the public; and, WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, a closure of Campustown Lot Y and the adjacent portion of Chamberlain Street, including 19 metered parking spaces, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on December 4, 2026, has been requested; and, WHEREAS, event organizers will notify affected residents and businesses by going door-to-door with event information, placing signs in the area prior to the event, and distributing details via email. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the aforementioned street and parking lot closure for the AREA Campustown Cocoa Crawl on December 4, 2026, is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 13th day of October, 2026. _______________________________ _________________________________ Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor Introduced by: Gartin Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Gartin, Rollins, Junck Voting nay: None Absent: Corrieri Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13th day of October, 2026.