HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Backup Event Date of August 22, 2020, for Ames Velo Grand Prix RESOLUTION NO. 20-190
RESOLUTION APPROVING BACKUP EVENT DATE OF
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2020, FOR AMES VELO GRAND PRIX
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the Ames Velo organization has proposed hosting the Ames Grand Prix bicycle
races on Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14; and,
WHEREAS,the City Council denied the approval for the June dates;however, approved the
ulterior dates of Saturday,August 22, and Sunday, August 23; 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, August 22, the races will take place Downtown from 4:00 p.m.
until about 11:00 p.m.; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the back-up date of August 22, 2020, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28`'' day of April, 2020.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Martin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28t'day of April, 2020.