HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Street Closures for ISU Research Park Circuit Race for Ames Grand Prix RESOLUTION NO. 19-165
RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET CLOSURES FOR ISU RESEARCH PARK
CIRCUIT RACE FOR AMES GRAND PRIX
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the Ames Velo organization has proposed hosting its third Ames Grand Prix
bicycle races on Saturday, June 29, and Sunday, June 30; 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, an estimated 500 individuals are anticipated to attend the two days of racing;
and,
WHEREAS, on Sunday, June 30, the races will take place from 8:00 a.m. until about 5:00
p.m.; and,
WHEREAS,to facilitate this event, organizers have requested the following street closures
from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: University Boulevard from Ames Fitness Center south parking lot to
Collaboration Place, Collaboration Place, and Plaza Loop; and,
WHEREAS,a letter of support from the ISU Research Park has been obtained for this event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the aforementioned street closures on Sunday, June 30, 2019, for the Ames Grand Prix ISU
Research Park Circuit Race are hereby approved, subject to receipt of a certificate of liability
insurance and receipt of hold harmless waivers from each participant.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of April, 2019.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
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 23" day of April, 2019.