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Home My WebLink About~Master - Resolution waiving enforcement of Section 19.9 of Ames Municipal Code to allow Iowa Multisport, LLC., to utilize motorized vehicles on the Ada Hayden Heritage Park Trails for the Ames TriathlonRESOLUTION NO. 25-443 RESOLUTION WAIVING ENFORCEMENT OF SECTION 19.9 OF AMES MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW IOWA MULTISPORT, LLC., TO UTILIZE VEHICLES ON THE ADA HAYDEN HERITAGE PARK TRAILS FOR THE 2026 AMES TRIATHLON FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA WHEREAS, Iowa Multisport (IM) is requesting to use Ada Hayden Heritage Park (AHHP) to host its Ames Triathlon on June 28, 2026. The event consists of a 500 M 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, the north parking lot is used for staging bikes and safety vehicles for the event. The shelter area is used for registration and the finish line for the event. Over 350 individuals participated in the 2025 Ames Triathlon that was held this past June ; and, WHEREAS, Iowa Multisport has done an excellent job in organizing and implementing a plan to ensure a safe and high -quality event that showcases Ames and Ada Hayden Heritage Park. Having the ability to use golf carts or other like vehicles on the paths at the park allow efficient response in many situations that may arise during the event. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that waiving enforcement of Section 19.9 of Ames Municipal Code from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026, and from 3:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2026, to allow Iowa Multisport, LLC., to utilize two motorized golf carts or similar type vehicles on the Ada Hayden Heritage Park Trails for the A mes Triathlon is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 9th day of September, 2025. _______________________________ _________________________________ Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor Introduced by: Gartin 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 9th day of September, 2025.