HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Street Closures for ISU Research Park Circuit Race for Ames Grand Prix RESOLUTION NO. 21-459
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 fourth Ames Grand Prix
bicycle races on Saturday, September 18, and Sunday, September 19; 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 300 individuals are anticipated to attend the two days of racing;
and,
WHEREAS, on Sunday, September 19,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.: Collaboration Place; Plaza Loop, University Boulevard from
Collaboration Place to Airport Road(northbound lane only;southbound lane to remain open to traffic),
Airport Road from University Boulevard to South Riverside Drive(one eastbound lane only;the road
will remain open to both east and westbound traffic), and South Riverside Drive (southbound lane
only; northbound lane to remain open to traffic); 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, September 19, 2021, 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 24th day of August, 2021.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24th day of August, 2021.