HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated April 22, 2025ITEM #:14
DATE:04-22-25
DEPT:P&R
SUBJECT:REQUESTS FOR AMES ON THE HALF SHELL
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
In 2003, the Ames Jaycees hosted the first-ever Ames on the Half Shell at Bandshell Park. This event
was established to raise money for the Durham Bandshell restoration while introducing an evening
summer concert series in Ames. The event includes a live band with concession sales (food, beer, wine
coolers, and soft drinks).
Ames on the Half Shell in 2025 will be held on five Friday evenings May 30 – June 30. The band will
play between the approximate hours of 5:00 and 8:00 PM, but no later than 8:30 PM. Again this year,
the Ames Jaycees are requesting that the group be allowed to sell alcohol (beer and wine coolers) at
Bandshell Park during this event.
According to the Jaycees, the sale of alcohol is what allows the group to raise money that is given
directly back to the community through its projects. The Jaycees are required to obtain a State liquor
license and dram shop insurance. Alcohol would be served between the hours of 5:00 and 8:00 PM and
consumed at ground level within a fenced-in area. The alcohol would need to be consumed by 9:00 PM
or before the removal of the temporary fencing, whichever comes first.
Municipal Code Section 17.17 prohibits the consumption of alcohol in public places, except premises
covered by a valid alcoholic beverage license or certain specific City parks. Bandshell Park is not a
location where alcoholic beverages are normally permitted and, therefore, a waiver of
enforcement of Section 17.17 of Municipal Code is required, along with approval of the alcoholic
beverage license necessary to serve the public.
The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed this request at its March 27, 2025, meeting. The
Commission recommended that City Council grant this waiver for Ames on the Half Shell on Fridays,
May 30 - June 30.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. City Council can approve:
a. A waiver of enforcement of Section 17.17 of Municipal Code from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on
Fridays, May 30 – June 30, to allow the Ames Jaycees to sell alcohol for Ames on the Half
Shell at Bandshell Park.
b. Motion approving 5-Day License - Special Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor
Service - Ames on the Half Shell, Bandshell Park, for:
a. May 29 - June 2, 2025
b. June 5 - June 9, 2025
c. June 12 - June 16, 2025
d. June 19 - June 23, 2025
e. June 26 - June 30, 2025
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2. Deny the request and do not allow the consumption of alcohol at Bandshell Park during Ames on
the Half Shell.
3. Refer back to staff.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The Ames Jaycees have been hosting this event at Bandshell Park for 20 years. Each year, Parks
and Recreation administrative staff observes the event. Staff has been consistently impressed with
the level of organization the Jaycees provide for the event, which draws people of all ages. The
Police Department receives very few phone calls or complaints pertaining to the event. Staff also
takes into consideration the overall positive comments from the neighborhood. The ability to sell
alcohol allows the Jaycees to fulfill its commitment to community betterment, which includes
Parks and Recreation projects. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City
Council approve Alternative #1 as stated above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Ames Jaycees - 2025.pdf
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Applicant
NAME OF LEGAL ENTITY
AMES JAYCEES
NAME OF BUSINESS(DBA)
Ames on the Half Shell
BUSINESS
(515) 344-4268
ADDRESS OF PREMISES
125 East 5th Street
PREMISES SUITE/APT NUMBER CITY
Ames
COUNTY
Story
ZIP
50010
MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP
Contact Person
NAME
Travis Lala
PHONE
(515) 344-4268
EMAIL
travlala@gmail.com
License Information
LICENSE NUMBER LICENSE/PERMIT TYPE
Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License
TERM
5 Day
STATUS
Pending
Dramshop
Review
EFFECTIVE DATE EXPIRATION DATE LAST DAY OF BUSINESS
SUB-PERMITS
Special Class C Retail Alcohol License
PRIVILEGES
Outdoor Service
Status of Business
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BUSINESS TYPE
Nonprofit corporation organized under chapter 504.
Ownership
Individual Owners
NAME CITY STATE ZIP POSITION % OF OWNERSHIP U.S. CITIZEN
Travis Lala Gilbert Iowa 50105 President 0.00 Yes
Companies
COMPANY NAME FEDERAL ID CITY STATE ZIP % OF OWNERSHIP
Ames Jaycees 42-6075796 Ames Iowa 50010 100.00
Insurance Company Information
INSURANCE COMPANY
Illinois Casualty Co
POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE POLICY EXPIRATION DATE
DRAM CANCEL DATE OUTDOOR SERVICE EFFECTIVE
DATE
OUTDOOR SERVICE EXPIRATION
DATE
BOND EFFECTIVE DATE TEMP TRANSFER EFFECTIVE
DATE
TEMP TRANSFER EXPIRATION
DATE
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