HomeMy WebLinkAboutA007 - Motion approving request from Discover Ames for Fireworks Permit for display from ISU Parking Lot G10 east of Jack Trice Stadium at 10:00 p.m. on July 3, 2025, for Independence Day CelebrationITEM #:14
DATE:05-13-25
DEPT:ADMIN
SUBJECT:INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
Discover Ames is organizing the annual Independence Day Fireworks Display, which will take place on
July 3, 2025. The fireworks will be launched from ISU Parking Lot G10, east of Jack Trice Stadium.
The display is anticipated to begin at 10:00 p.m. and will be between 15 and 20 minutes in length. A
rain date has been requested for July 5.
The display operator is J&M Displays, which has substantial experience launching the Ames
Independence Day fireworks display. The display operator and Discover Ames have filed a Fireworks
Permit application (attached), which has received approval signature from representatives of ISU
Environmental Health and Safety, ISU Police, ISU Risk Management, and the Ames Fire Inspector. A
certificate of liability insurance is on file with the City Clerkâs Office.
Community members can view the display from adjacent stadium parking lots. It should be noted that
construction in the lots between Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum will limit the available
parking for the display. To address this, Discover Ames has arranged with ISU to make available
several grass parking lots adjacent to the stadium.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve a Fireworks Permit for the Independence Day Fireworks Display on July 3, with a rain
date of July 5.
2. Do not approve a Fireworks Permit.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The Independence Day Fireworks Display is a popular community event. City staff has consulted
with Discover Ames and ISU officials regarding the planning for the display, and all appropriate
application materials and approvals have been obtained. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the
City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1 as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
4th of July Fireworks.pdf
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