HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of Enforcement of Municipal Code Section 17.17 Related to Alcohol Consumpton for Ames on the Half Shell RESOLUTION NO. 21-414
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF ENFORCEMENT OF MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 17.17 RELATED TO ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
ON FRIDAY,AUGUST 13, 2021,
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, Ames on the Half Shell is an activity, sponsored by the Ames Jaycees,which
includes a live band with concession sales (food, beer, wine coolers, and soft drinks); and,
WHEREAS,the Jaycees have already been approved to hold events at the Bandshell on four
Fridays,July 9-30,and to serve alcohol at these events;however,the July 9 event was canceled due
to the potential for severe weather; and,
WHEREAS,the Jaycees want to reschedule the July 9 event for Friday,August 13,2021,and
in the event of another cancellation, the Jaycees are also requesting additional Friday rain dates in
August and/or September; and,
WHEREAS, specific dates are not known at this time as the Jaycees would need to check
with the bands to determine what dates are available; and,
WHEREAS, the request asks for alcohol to be served between the hours of 5:00 and 8:00
p.m. and consumed at ground level within the fenced-in area no later than 9:00 p.m. or the removal
of the temporary fencing, whichever comes first; and,
WHEREAS, the Jaycees already have a State liquor license and dram shop insurance to
ensure compliance with local and State liquor laws; and,
WHEREAS, according the Jaycees, the sale of alcohol is what allows them to raise money
that is given directly back to the community through their projects; and,
WHEREAS,the Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the request at its July 22,2021,
special meeting and recommended that City Council grant the waiver for Ames on the Half Shell on
Friday,August 13,and other Fridays in August and September,if there are additional cancellations;
and,
WHEREAS,the Parks and Recreation Director or designee will administratively approve any
alternate dates during August and September 2021.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the waiver of enforcement of Section 17.17 of Municipal Code from 5:00 p.m.to 9:00 p.m. on
Friday,August 13,2021,to allow the consumption of alcohol for the Ames on the Half Shell events
at Bandshell Park is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27`' day of July, 2021.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27t'day of July, 2021.