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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Street closures for Ames Grand Prix Main Street Criterium RESOLUTION NO. 17-211 RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET CLOSURES FOR AMES GRAND PRIX MAIN STREET CRITERIUM EVENT FOR THE CITY OF AMES WHEREAS, the Ames Velo organization has proposed hosting the Ames Grand Prix bicycle races on Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11; and, WHEREAS, the event consists of timed races of 10 to 50 riders per race along a short circuit, and it is anticipated that riders will reach speeds of up to 35 miles per hour on the course; and, WHEREAS, on Saturday, June 10, the races will take place Downtown from 3:00 p.m. until about 8:00 p.m.; and, WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, organizers have requested the following street closures from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: closure of Main Street from Clark Avenue to Douglas Avenue; Douglas Avenue from Main Street to 61h Street; 6th Street from Douglas Avenue to Burnett Avenue; Burnett Avenue from 61h street to 51h Street; 51h Street from Burnett Avenue to Clark Avenue; and, Clark Avenue from 5th Street to Main Street; and, WHEREAS a finish line will be established in the 300 block of Main Street, and organizers will use a speaker system to announce results; and, WHEREAS, a race command post will be set up on Douglas Avenue; and, WHEREAS, the speed of racers requires them to use the full width of the street when entering and exiting turns, however, organizers will attempt to close interjections in a way that allows vehicle traffic to turn onto adjacent streets to get past the race area; and, WHEREAS, this event is a unique opportunity to bring bicycle racing to Ames, and the event proposed has the support of the Main Street Cultural District and the ISU Research Park; and, WHEREAS, organizers have experience hosting similar bicycle racing events and have taken precautions in their planning to ensure a safe, enjoyable event for the community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the aforementioned street closures on Saturday, June 10, 2017, for the Ames Grand Prix Main Street Criterium are hereby approved, subject to receipt of a certificate of liability insurance and receipt of hold harmless waivers from each participant. ADOPTED THIS 25" day of April, 2017. DianeVoss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor Introduced by: Corrieri Seconded by: Orazem Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem Voting nay: Betcher Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25th day of April, 2017.