HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Street Closures for Ames Grand Prix Main Street Criterium Event RESOLUTION NO. 22-401
RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET CLOSURES FOR AMES GRAND PRIX
MAIN STREET CRITERIUM EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the Ames Velo organization has proposed hosting the Ames Grand Prix bicycle
races on Saturday, August 27, and Sunday, August 28; and,
WHEREAS,the event consists of timed races often 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 27,races will take place from 3:45 p.m.to approximately
11:00 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS,to facilitate this event, organizers have requested the following street closures
from 3:45 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.: closure of Main Street between Clark Avenue and Douglas Avenue;
Douglas Avenue between Main Street to Sixth Street; Sixth Street between Douglas Avenue and
Burnett Avenue; Burnett Avenue between Sixth and Fifth Street; Fifth Street between Burnett
Avenue and Clark Avenue; and, Clark Avenue between Fifth and Main Street: and,
WHEREAS,a finish line will be established in the 300 block of Main Street,and organizers
will use a speaker system to announce race results with a race command post to be set up on Douglas
Avenue; and,
WHEREAS,the speed of races requires them to use the full width of the street when entering
and existing turns; however, organizers will attempt to close intersections in a way that allows
vehicle traffic to turn onto adjacent streets to get past the race area; and,
WHEREAS,CyRide will detour from Sixth Street to avoid the closed streets and organizers
have contacted Ames Main Street regarding this event, and Ames Main Street has provided a letter
of support; and,
WHEREAS, organizers will obtain liability insurance through USA Cycling and the
insurance limits proposed exceed the City's minimum requirements for special events; and,
WHEREAS, City staff has asked that the participants' hold harmless waivers also include
language holding the City harmless.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the aforementioned street closures on Saturday, August 27, 20222, for the Ames Grand Prix
Main Street Criterium Event are hereby approved, contingent up receipt of a certificate of liability
insurance and reimbursement for lost parking revenues.
ADOPTED THIS 26`h day of July, 2022.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: Beatty-Hansen
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26t'day of July, 2022.