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Home My WebLink AboutA008 - April 28, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Ames City CouncilITEM #:12 DATE:04-28-26 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 2026 will be held on five Friday evenings May 29 – June 26. The band will play between the approximate hours of 5:00 and 8:00 p.m., but no later than 8:30 p.m. 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 alcohol license and dramshop insurance. Alcohol would be served between the hours of 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. and consumed at ground level within a fenced-in area. The alcohol would need to be consumed by 9:00 p.m. 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 alcohol 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 the Municipal Code is required, along with approval of the alcohol license necessary to serve the public. The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed this request at its March 26, 2026, meeting. The Commission recommended that City Council grant this waiver for Ames on the Half Shell on Fridays, May 29 - June 26. ALTERNATIVES: 1. City Council can approve: a. A waiver of enforcement of Section 17.17 of the Municipal Code from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Fridays, May 29 – June 26, 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: i. May 29 - June 02, 2026 ii. June 04 - June 08, 2026 iii. June 11 - June 15, 2026 iv. June 18 - June 22, 2026 v. June 25 - June 29, 2026 1 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 hosted 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 No. 1 as stated above. ATTACHMENT(S): Jaycees 5-Day Alcohol License Application - 2026 0529.pdf Jaycees 5-Day Alcohol License Application - 2026 0605.pdf Jaycees 5-Day Alcohol License Application - 2026 0612.pdf Jaycees 5-Day Alcohol License Application - 2026 0619.pdf Jaycees 5-Day Alcohol License Application - 2026 0626.pdf 2 SPECIAL CLASS "C" RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION Business Information Name of Legal Entity: AMES JAYCEES FEIN: XX-XXX5796 Business Type: ETC This business is not registered with the Secretary of State. Premises Information Premises DBA: AMES JAYCEES Premises Address: 125 EAST 5TH STREET AMES IA 50010 Premises Type: Special Event Number of Floors: 1 Control of Premises: Lease Is your premises equipped with at least one adequate, conveniently located indoor or outdoor toilet facility for use by patrons? Yes Does your premises conform to all local and state health, fire and building laws and regulations? Yes Is your establishment equipped with tables and seats to accommodate a minimum of 25? Yes License Information Effective Date: 29-May-2026 Length of License Requested: 5DAY Provided description of the Outdoor Service Area: Fenced portion of Bandshell Park owned by the City of Ames. No other licenses on premises. Privilege(s) Requested Outdoor Service - Allows the selling/serving of alcoholic beverages by the license/permit in a designated, adjacent outdoor area. 3 Ownership Information Endorsements Local Authority: City of Ames Dramshop Company: ILLINOIS CASUALTY CO Criminal History Details Has anyone listed on the Ownership page been charged or convicted of a felony offense in Iowa or any other state of the United States? No Has anyone listed on the Ownership page been convicted of any violation of any state, county, city, federal or foreign law? For traffic violations, only include those that are drug or alcohol related. No Criminal Violations Contact Information Contact Name: MELISSA ANGSTROM Phone Number: 5158351255 Email Address: melissa.angstrom@gmail.com Address: 1108 S 4TH ST UNIT 3 AMES IA 50010-6959 Attestation Information Attestation Name: MELISSA ANGSTROM Attestation Date: 03-Apr-2026 Type Name ID Type ID DOB Phone Address Percentage Company AMES JAYCEES FEIN XX-XXX5796 PO BOX 624 AMES IA 50010-0624 100.00 Individual ANGSTROM, MELISSA SSN ***-**-8382 26-Feb-19 82 1108 S 4TH ST UNIT 3 AMES IA 50010-6959 0.00 4 SPECIAL CLASS "C" RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION Business Information Name of Legal Entity: AMES JAYCEES FEIN: XX-XXX5796 Business Type: ETC This business is not registered with the Secretary of State. Premises Information Premises DBA: AMES JAYCEES Premises Address: 125 EAST 5TH STREET AMES IA 50010 Premises Type: Special Event Number of Floors: 1 Control of Premises: Lease Is your premises equipped with at least one adequate, conveniently located indoor or outdoor toilet facility for use by patrons? Yes Does your premises conform to all local and state health, fire and building laws and regulations? Yes Is your establishment equipped with tables and seats to accommodate a minimum of 25? Yes License Information Effective Date: 04-Jun-2026 Length of License Requested: 5DAY Provided description of the Outdoor Service Area: Fenced portion of Bandshell Park owned by the City of Ames. No other licenses on premises. Privilege(s) Requested Outdoor Service - Allows the selling/serving of alcoholic beverages by the license/permit in a designated, adjacent outdoor area. 5 Ownership Information Endorsements Local Authority: City of Ames Dramshop Company: ILLINOIS CASUALTY CO Criminal History Details Has anyone listed on the Ownership page been charged or convicted of a felony offense in Iowa or any other state of the United States? No Has anyone listed on the Ownership page been convicted of any violation of any state, county, city, federal or foreign law? For traffic violations, only include those that are drug or alcohol related. No Criminal Violations Contact Information Contact Name: MELISSA ANGSTROM Phone Number: 5158351255 Email Address: melissa.angstrom@gmail.com Address: 1108 S 4TH ST UNIT 3 AMES IA 50010-6959 Attestation Information Attestation Name: MELISSA ANGSTROM Attestation Date: 03-Apr-2026 Type Name ID Type ID DOB Phone Address Percentage Company AMES JAYCEES FEIN XX-XXX5796 PO BOX 624 AMES IA 50010-0624 100.00 Individual ANGSTROM, MELISSA SSN ***-**-8382 26-Feb-19 82 1108 S 4TH ST UNIT 3 AMES IA 50010-6959 0.00 6 SPECIAL CLASS "C" RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION Business Information Name of Legal Entity: AMES JAYCEES FEIN: XX-XXX5796 Business Type: ETC This business is not registered with the Secretary of State. Premises Information Premises DBA: AMES JAYCEES Premises Address: 125 EAST 5TH STREET AMES IA 50010 Premises Type: Special Event Number of Floors: 1 Control of Premises: Lease Is your premises equipped with at least one adequate, conveniently located indoor or outdoor toilet facility for use by patrons? Yes Does your premises conform to all local and state health, fire and building laws and regulations? Yes Is your establishment equipped with tables and seats to accommodate a minimum of 25? Yes License Information Effective Date: 11-Jun-2026 Length of License Requested: 5DAY Provided description of the Outdoor Service Area: Fenced portion of Bandshell Park owned by the City of Ames. No other licenses on premises. Privilege(s) Requested Outdoor Service - Allows the selling/serving of alcoholic beverages by the license/permit in a designated, adjacent outdoor area. 7 Ownership Information Endorsements Local Authority: City of Ames Dramshop Company: ILLINOIS CASUALTY CO Criminal History Details Has anyone listed on the Ownership page been charged or convicted of a felony offense in Iowa or any other state of the United States? No Has anyone listed on the Ownership page been convicted of any violation of any state, county, city, federal or foreign law? For traffic violations, only include those that are drug or alcohol related. No Criminal Violations Contact Information Contact Name: MELISSA ANGSTROM Phone Number: 5158351255 Email Address: melissa.angstrom@gmail.com Address: 1108 S 4TH ST UNIT 3 AMES IA 50010-6959 Attestation Information Attestation Name: MELISSA ANGSTROM Attestation Date: 03-Apr-2026 Type Name ID Type ID DOB Phone Address Percentage Company AMES JAYCEES FEIN XX-XXX5796 PO BOX 624 AMES IA 50010-0624 100.00 Individual ANGSTROM, MELISSA SSN ***-**-8382 26-Feb-19 82 1108 S 4TH ST UNIT 3 AMES IA 50010-6959 0.00 8 SPECIAL CLASS "C" RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION Business Information Name of Legal Entity: AMES JAYCEES FEIN: XX-XXX5796 Business Type: ETC This business is not registered with the Secretary of State. Premises Information Premises DBA: AMES JAYCEES Premises Address: 125 EAST 5TH STREET AMES IA 50010 Premises Type: Special Event Number of Floors: 1 Control of Premises: Lease Is your premises equipped with at least one adequate, conveniently located indoor or outdoor toilet facility for use by patrons? Yes Does your premises conform to all local and state health, fire and building laws and regulations? Yes Is your establishment equipped with tables and seats to accommodate a minimum of 25? Yes License Information Effective Date: 18-Jun-2026 Length of License Requested: 5DAY Provided description of the Outdoor Service Area: Fenced portion of Bandshell Park owned by the City of Ames. No other licenses on premises. Privilege(s) Requested Outdoor Service - Allows the selling/serving of alcoholic beverages by the license/permit in a designated, adjacent outdoor area. 9 Ownership Information Endorsements Local Authority: City of Ames Dramshop Company: ILLINOIS CASUALTY CO Criminal History Details Has anyone listed on the Ownership page been charged or convicted of a felony offense in Iowa or any other state of the United States? No Has anyone listed on the Ownership page been convicted of any violation of any state, county, city, federal or foreign law? For traffic violations, only include those that are drug or alcohol related. No Criminal Violations Contact Information Contact Name: MELISSA ANGSTROM Phone Number: 5158351255 Email Address: melissa.angstrom@gmail.com Address: 1108 S 4TH ST UNIT 3 AMES IA 50010-6959 Attestation Information Attestation Name: MELISSA ANGSTROM Attestation Date: 03-Apr-2026 Type Name ID Type ID DOB Phone Address Percentage Company AMES JAYCEES FEIN XX-XXX5796 PO BOX 624 AMES IA 50010-0624 100.00 Individual ANGSTROM, MELISSA SSN ***-**-8382 26-Feb-19 82 1108 S 4TH ST UNIT 3 AMES IA 50010-6959 0.00 10 SPECIAL CLASS "C" RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION Business Information Name of Legal Entity: AMES JAYCEES FEIN: XX-XXX5796 Business Type: ETC This business is not registered with the Secretary of State. Premises Information Premises DBA: AMES JAYCEES Premises Address: 125 EAST 5TH STREET AMES IA 50010 Premises Type: Special Event Number of Floors: 1 Control of Premises: Lease Is your premises equipped with at least one adequate, conveniently located indoor or outdoor toilet facility for use by patrons? Yes Does your premises conform to all local and state health, fire and building laws and regulations? Yes Is your establishment equipped with tables and seats to accommodate a minimum of 25? Yes License Information Effective Date: 25-Jun-2026 Length of License Requested: 5DAY Provided description of the Outdoor Service Area: Fenced portion of Bandshell Park owned by the City of Ames. No other licenses on premises. Privilege(s) Requested Outdoor Service - Allows the selling/serving of alcoholic beverages by the license/permit in a designated, adjacent outdoor area. 11 Ownership Information Endorsements Local Authority: City of Ames Dramshop Company: ILLINOIS CASUALTY CO Criminal History Details Has anyone listed on the Ownership page been charged or convicted of a felony offense in Iowa or any other state of the United States? No Has anyone listed on the Ownership page been convicted of any violation of any state, county, city, federal or foreign law? For traffic violations, only include those that are drug or alcohol related. No Criminal Violations Contact Information Contact Name: MELISSA ANGSTROM Phone Number: 5158351255 Email Address: melissa.angstrom@gmail.com Address: 1108 S 4TH ST UNIT 3 AMES IA 50010-6959 Attestation Information Attestation Name: MELISSA ANGSTROM Attestation Date: 03-Apr-2026 Type Name ID Type ID DOB Phone Address Percentage Company AMES JAYCEES FEIN XX-XXX5796 PO BOX 624 AMES IA 50010-0624 100.00 Individual ANGSTROM, MELISSA SSN ***-**-8382 26-Feb-19 82 1108 S 4TH ST UNIT 3 AMES IA 50010-6959 0.00 12