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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of Municipal Code Section 17.17 Enforcement for Bandshell Park RESOLUTION NO. 23-221 RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF ENFORCEMENT OF MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.17 RELATED TO ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IN CITY PARKS WITH RESPECT ONLY TO BANDSHELL PARK FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA WHEREAS, in 2003, the Ames Jaycees hosted the first-ever Ames on the Half Shell at Bandshell Park and this event was established to raise money for the Durham Bandshell restoration while introducing an evening summer concert series in Ames; and, WHEREAS, the event includes a live band with concession sales (food, beer, wine coolers, and soft drinks); and, WHEREAS,the 2023 request is the traditional concert schedule;therefore, Ames on the Half Shell will be held on five Friday evenings from June 2 to June 30, 2023;and, WHEREAS, the band will play between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., but no later than 8:30 p.m., and the Ames Jaycees is requesting to be allowed to sell alcohol (beer and wine coolers) at Bandshell Park during these events; and, WHEREAS, the request asks for alcohol to be served between the hours of 5:00 p.m. 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 are required to obtain a State liquor license and dram shop insurance to ensure compliance with local and State liquor laws, and according to 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 March 23, 2023,meeting and recommended that the City Council grant this waiver for Ames on the Half Shell on Fridays from June 2 through June 30,2023. 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 Fridays from June 2 to June 30,2023,to allow the consumption of alcohol for the Ames on the Half Shell events at Bandshell Park is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 25th day of April, 2023. Renee hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor Introduced by: Betcher Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Gartin, Junck, Rollins Voting nay: None Absent: Corrieri Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25th day of April, 2023.