HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving waiver of enforcement of Municipal Code Section 17.17 related to alcohol consumption in City Parks with respect to Bandshell ParkRESOLUTION NO. 26-242
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 2026 request is the traditional concert schedule; therefore, Ames
on the Half Shell will be held on five Friday evenings from May 29 to June 26, 2026;
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 alcohol license and
dramshop insurance to ensure compliance with local and State alcohol 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 26, 2026, meeting and recommended that the City Council grant this waiver for
Ames on the Half Shell on Fridays from May 29 through June 26, 2026.
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 29 through June 26, 2026, to allow the consumption of
alcohol for the Ames on the Half Shell events at Bandshell Park is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28th day of April, 2026.
_______________________________ _________________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Junck
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28th day of April, 2026.