HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - RAGBRAI - suspension of sidewalk cafe licenses RESOLUTION NO. 18-239
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUSPENSION OF EXISTING SIDEWALK CAFE
LICENSES IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA DURING RAGBRAI ON MAIN
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, on Tuesday, July 24, the City will host the Register's Annual Great Bicycle
Ride Across Iowa(RAGBRAI)as an overnight stop,and approximately 15,000-20,000 bicycle riders
and support individuals will be in Ames for the event; and,
WHEREAS, in conjunction with the ride, the Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) is
coordinating the downtown entertainment component of the event consisting of musicians
performing on two stages,beer service, food vendors, and carnival-type acts; and,
WHEREAS, the entertainment will begin at approximately 3:00 p.m. and continue until
midnight; and,
WHEREAS, organizers plan to have a variety of vendors and entertainment on the closed
in the Downtown area; and,
WHEREAS, organizers are requesting the suspension of existing sidewalk cafe licenses in
the Downtown area from 4:00 p.m. July 24 through 2:00 a.m. July 25; and,
WHEREAS, only two downtown establishments have obtained a Sidewalk Cafe Permit for
the 2018 summer season: Della Viti—323 Main Street, and Bar La Tosca—400 Main Street with
Whiskey River, 134 Main Street, in the process of obtaining a Sidewalk Cafe Permit; and,
WHEREAS, staff has clarified that sidewalk cafe proprietors would be permitted to leave
their accessories (planters, fencing, etc.) out during this period of time, but would not be able to
serve alcohol; and,
WHEREAS, it would be up to each proprietor if they would like to serve food items in their
sidewalk cafes, but doing so would subject them to the local RAGBRAI organizing committee's
rules regarding vendor fees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the suspension of existing sidewalk cafe licenses in the Downtown area during RAGBRAI on
Main is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24`'day of April, 2018.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
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 24t'day of April, 2018.