HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiving Enforcement of Prohibition of Motorized Vehicles in Ada Hayden Heritage Park for Ames Triathlon RESOLUTION NO. 23-480
RESOLUTION WAIVING ENFORCEMENT OF PROHIBITION OF MOTORIZED
VEHICLES IN ADA HAYDEN HERITAGE PARK FOR THE AMES TRIATHALON
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, Iowa Multisport(IM)plans to use Ada Hayden Heritage Park to host the fifth
annual Ames Triathlon on June 23, 2024. 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, IM proposed the use of golf carts after its event in 2019 based on concerns
with the inability to transport volunteers and participants for emergencies throughout the park in a
safe and quick manner. The City Council has approved the use of the carts to be used along the
run route for the past three Ames Triathlons; and,
WHEREAS, IM is again requesting the use of golf carts to transport volunteers, assist
participants for any emergencies along the run route as well as to transport water station supplies;
and,
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed this request at its August 17,
2023, meeting and recommended that the City Council grant this waiver for the Ames Triathlon
on Sunday, June 23, 2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that waiver of enforcement of Section 19.9 of the Municipal Code from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on
Sunday, June 23, 2024, to allow Iowa Multisport to utilize two golf carts for the Ames Triathlon
at Ada Hayden Heritage Park is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12th day of September, 2023.
Renee Nall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12th day of September, 2023.