HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Requests for Ames on the Half ShellRESOLUTION NO. 25-170
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 2025 request is the traditional concert schedule; therefore, Ames on the
Half Shell will be held on five Friday evenings from May 30 to June 30, 2025; 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
27, 2025, meeting and recommended that the City Council grant this waiver for Ames on the Half
Shell on Fridays from May 30 through June 30, 2025.
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 May 30 through June 30, 2025, to allow the consumption of alcohol for the Ames on
the Half Shell events at Bandshell Park is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of April, 2025.
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Renee Hall, 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 22nd day of April, 2025.