Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie is extending the freeze on public event permits and the closure of city administration buildings.
Cownie extended the freeze on public event permits until July 1. That means no city streets can be used for a public events. That includes the Downtown Farmers’ Market and other festivals.
City administration buildings will remain closed until June 15th. That includes City Hall, Armory, and Public Works building. These buildings and others have been closed since March 17th.
The city has also suspended all deadlines for city permits, licenses, certifications and fines. Parking meter enforcement has also been suspended.