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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Closure of Metered Parking Spaces, Suspension of Parking Regulations, and Waiver of Fees for RAGBRAI Entertainment RESOLUTION NO. 23-401 RESOLUTION APPROVING CLOSURE OF METERED PARKING SPACES, SUSPENSION OF PARKING REGULATIONS,AND WAIVER OF FEES FOR RAGBRAI ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS, on Tuesday, July 25th,the City will host the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) as an overnight stop. Approximately 15,000 to 20,000 bicycle riders and support individuals will be in Ames for the event. In conjunction with the ride,the Ames Main Street(AMS) is coordinating the downtown entertainment component of the event; and, WHEREAS, the proposed downtown entertainment will consist of musicians performing on two stages, beer service, and food vendors. In addition, a portion of the downtown area will serve as a venue for the bicycle repair shops that follow RAGBRAI across the state and set up temporary tents to facilitate repairs; and, WHEREAS, the entertainment will begin at approximately 2:00 p.m. and continue until 11:00 p.m. Food truck sales will begin at 2:00 p.m. and the four beer tents will begin sales at 2:30 p.m. Patrons must present their ID to obtain a wristband, then purchase beer tickets prior to obtaining alcohol. The wristband and beer tickets can be obtained within the event area or in advance at either the official RAGBRAI Welcome Area east of Jack Trice Stadium or the Main Campground in Brookside Park. Beer ticket sales will conclude at 10:00 p.m. and the beer tents will conclude service at 10:30 p.m.; and, WHEREAS, four bands will perform on the main stage and four will perform on the secondary stage. The headliner,Hairball,will begin performing on the main stage at 8:30 p.m. and will conclude at 10:30 p.m. The secondary stage music will conclude at 11:00 p.m.; and, WHEREAS,it is anticipated that 15,000 people will attend the event in total;the attendance at any one time is expected to be several thousand fewer. Shuttles will be provided between downtown and the various camping areas located around the community. Bike parking will be established along 5th Street north of the entertainment area; and, WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, the closure of the following streets and parking lots is requested from 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 24th through 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26th: Main Street, from just east of the Wells Fargo drive-through entrance to the east entrance to the CBD lot on the 100 block; Burnett Avenue, from Main Street to the U.S. Bank drive-through entrance; Kellogg Avenue, from the CBD lot to Main north to 5th Street; Douglas Avenue between Main Street and 5th Street; and Tom Evans Plaza; and, WHEREAS, the event organizers have requested closure of metered parking spaces in the closed areas beginning at 4:00 p.m. July 24th and continuing until 8:00 a.m. July 26th; closure of six metered parking spaces on Main Street west of Clark Avenue from 9:00 a.m. to midnight on July 25; closure of three metered parking spaces on Burnett Avenue just south of Fifth Street, closure of 31 metered parking spaces on Fifth Street, and closure of 24 metered parking spaces in Kellogg Lot S from 6:00 a.m. until midnight on July 251h; and, WHEREAS, the event organizers have requested waiver of fees for metered parking closures, totaling approximately a $330.75 loss to the Parking Fund; and, WHEREAS, the organizers have also requested waiver of enforcement of parking time limits in CBD lots X, Y, and Z between 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 251h and 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 261h; and, WHEREAS,providing an entertainment area for RAGBRAI participants is an expectation of any community serving as a RAGBRAI overnight stop, and centralizing that entertainment area provides advantages in managing the entertainment and the crowds that will participate; and, WHEREAS, the proposed event provides an opportunity to showcase the Ames Main Street area of Ames for RAGBRAI participants; and, WHEREAS,AMS has taken extraordinary steps to evaluate risks, implement practices that will reduce or eliminate risks, and provide a significant staff, volunteer, and professional security staff presence to manage this event. It is clear that these measures exceed the typical safety measures that would be expected for an event. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that closure of 147 metered parking spaces, suspension of parking regulations, and waiver of fees within the closed area from 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 251h to 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 26th are hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS l l th day of July, 2023. e4w- / ge 5::::� Renee kall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor Introduced by: Gartin Seconded by: Junck Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins Voting nay: None Absent: Betcher Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 111h day of July, 2023.