HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Temporary Closure of State Avenue for Zero Hunger Run/Walk RESOLUTION NO. 19-063
RESOLUTION APPROVING TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF STATE AVENUE
BETWEEN MORTENSEN ROAD AND ARBOR STREET FOR
ZERO HUNGER RUN/WALK
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the India Cultural Association(ICA)is proposing to host its second annual Zero
Hunger Run/Walk 5K on Saturday, May 18, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.; and,
WHEREAS,in order to facilitate the movement of participants,organizers are requesting the
closure of State Avenue between Arbor Street and Storm Street; and,
WHEREAS, runners will use the paved bike trail between State Avenue and Dotson Drive
and will use coned-off portions of the following streets,which will remain open to traffic during the
event:
• Mortensen Road from Dotson Drive to Hayward Avenue
• Hayward Avenue from Mortensen Road to Knapp Street
• Knapp Street from Hayward Avenue to Sheldon Avenue
• Sheldon Avenue from Knapp Street to Arbor Street
• Arbor Street from Sheldon Avenue to State Street
WHEREAS, the streets will reopen after the runners pass through each area; and,
WHEREAS, the route is configured to allow traffic through the south and east legs of the
State/Mortensen intersection, which will reduce the length of detouring required; and,
WHEREAS,the Public Works Traffic Division will provide barricades and traffic cones to
facilitate the road closures, and volunteers will staff them; and,
WHEREAS, Public Works staff will place electronic message board signs along the major
routes a day prior to the race and on race day; and,
WHEREAS, event organizers will canvass the area in order to notify residents of the event
and have also obtained permission from the Ames Middle School to stage the event at its facility;
and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the temporary closure of State Avenue between Mortensen Road and Arbor Street on Saturday,
May 18, 2019, for the Zero Hunger Run/Walk is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26`' day of February, 2019.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26t'day of February, 2019.