HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Use of Tom Evans Plaza for Mile on Main Street Road Race RESOLUTION NO. 17-302
RESOLUTION APPROVING USE OF TOM EVANS PLAZA FOR
"MILE ON MAIN STREET" ROAD RACE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the Iowa State Running Club plans to hold its second "Mile on Main Street"
run on Saturday, September 16, 2017, and the race will begin at 9:00 a.m.; and,
WHEREAS, race organizers have coordinated this event with the Downtown Farmer's
Market organizers, and it is anticipated that about 130 runners will participate; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, organizers are requesting the use of Tom Evans Plaza
from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for packet pick up and a medical tent; and,
WHEREAS, race organizers will go door-to-door in the affected areas with race information,
and will follow up again the week before the event; and,
WHEREAS, the organizers have received a letter of support from the Main Street Cultural
District; and,
WHEREAS, this event was successfully held last year, and because it involves a smaller
group of runners and vehicles do not need to be moved out of the race area, there will be less
disruption to residents in this area compared to a larger race.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the use of Tom Evans Plaza during the "Mile on Main Street" road race on Saturday,
September 16, 2017, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23' day of May, 2017.
L�� A.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Arm H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by. Gartin
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23" day of May, 2017.