HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Road Closures for Run for the Roses RESOLUTION NO. 19-438
RESOLUTION APPROVING ROAD CLOSURES FOR RUN FOR THE ROSES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, members of Alpha Omicron Pi and the Ames Area Running Club are
proposing to host their 33rd annual Run for the Roses event on Sunday, October 13, 2019, from
7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS, the even includes a 5k race/walk, 10 race, kid's run, and a post-race
breakfast, where an estimated 1,200 people are anticipated to attend; and,
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate the movement of participants, street closures are
required on the following streets on Sunday, October 13, 2019, from 6:00 a.m. to approximately
2:00 p.m.: Mortensen Road between Dotson Drive and State Avenue and State Avenue between
Lettie Street and Mortensen Road; and,
WHEREAS, runners will use the shared-use path on the north side of Mortensen between
State Avenue and Hayward Avenue and coned-off portions of the streets, which will remain open
to traffic during the event; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the aforementioned street closures for the Run for the Roses event on October 13, 2019, are
hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27t''day of August, 2019.
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Diane . Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
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 27t' day of August, 2019.