HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Street closures for Ames Velo Downtown Criterium Bike Race RESOLUTION NO. 18-158
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 16, and Sunday, June 17; 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 16, the races will take place Downtown from 4:00 p.m. until
about 11:00 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, organizers have requested the following street closures
from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.: closure of Main Street from Clark Avenue to Douglas Avenue;
Douglas Avenue from Main Street to 6th Street; 61h Street from Douglas Avenue to Burnett Avenue;
Burnett Avenue from 6th Street to 51h Street; 5th Street from Douglas Avenue to Clark Avenue,
Kellogg Avenue from Main Street to 6th Street, 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 intersections 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 16, 2018, 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 10" day of April, 2018.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this I Oth day of April, 2018.