HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - approving request to waive enforcement of the prohibition of motorized vehicles in Ada Hayden Heritage Park for the Ames Triathlon on June 25, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 22-491
RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST TO WAIVE ENFORCEMENT OF THE
PROHIBITION OF MOTORIZED VEHICLES IN
ADA HAYDEN HERITAGE PARK FOR THE AMES TRIATHLON
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, Iowa Multisport (IM) is planning to use Ada Hayden Heritage Park to host
the fourth Ames Triathlon on June 25th, 2023 from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event consists of a
500-meter swim in the north lake, a 12-mile bike ride that starts in the park and travels through
north Ames,northwestern portions of Story County and finishes in the park,and a 5K run that uses
the hard surface path in the park; and,
WHEREAS, Section 19.9 of Ames Municipal Code prohibits the use of motorized vehicles
in parks. For the upcoming triathlon, IM has requested a waiver of this ordinance; and,
WHEREAS, the use of golf carts is necessary to transport volunteers, assist participants
for any emergencies along the run route, and to transport water station supplies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the request to waive enforcement of the prohibition of motorized vehicles in Ada Hayden
Heritage Park for the Ames Triathlon on June 25, 2023 from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of September, 2022.
Renee Nall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 131h day of September, 2022.