HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Temporary street closure for Jingle Bell Run RESOLUTION NO. 13-512
RESOLUTION APPROVING TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE FOR
JINGLE BELL RUN/WALK FOR ARTHRITIS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Arthritis Foundation is proposing to hold the Third Annual Jingle Bell
Run/Walk on Saturday, December 7, 2013,beginning at 9:15 a.m. and concluding by Noon; and,
WHEREAS, the event includes a 5K run and a fun run/walk; and,
WHEREAS, this year, the event will take place around the Ames Middle School,utilizing
the same route as Run for the Roses,and in order to facilitate the race,organizers are requesting the
closure of the westbound lane of Mortensen Road, from State Avenue to Dotson Drive, from
approximately 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; and,
WHEREAS,runners will transition to the shared-use path just east of the Middle School,and
the road will be reopened as soon as the last participant is through; and,
WHEREAS, the CyRide red route enters the Middle School turnaround at 9:06 a.m. and
leaves on the westbound lane of Mortensen at approximately 9:11 a.m.; and,
WHEREAS, organizers will move the barricades for the bus to ensure that it remains on
schedule, and the race will begin shortly after CyRide is through; and,
WHEREAS,the Police Department has reviewed the race plans and is not requiring any off-
duty officers for this event;Public Works will provide barricades,cones,and message boards for the
race.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the closure of the westbound lane of Mortensen Road for the Jingle Bell Run/Walk on Saturday,
December 7, 2013, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12th day of November, 2013.
C\I
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Davis
Seconded by: Orazem
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Larson, Orazem, Szopinski, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12"day of November, 2013.