HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution waiving enforcement of Section 19.15 of Ames Municipal Code to allow swimming in the North lake at Ada Hayden Heritage Park, 7:00 - 10:00 a.m., on Sunday, June 27, 2027RESOLUTION NO. 26-562
RESOLUTION WAIVING ENFORCEMENT OF SECTION 19.15
OF AMES MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW SWIMMING IN THE NORTH LAKE
AT ADA HAYDEN HERITAGE PARK FOR THE 2027 AMES TRIATHLON
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, Iowa Multisport (IM) is requesting to use Ada Hayden Heritage Park
to host its Ames Triathlon on June 27, 2027. 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. Nearly
400 individuals participated in the 2026 Ames Triathlon that was held this past June; and,
WHEREAS, IM 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; and,
WHEREAS, IM has requested a waiver of the enforcement of the "No Swimming"
ordinance at Ada Hayden Heritage Park for the 2027 event. Swimming would occur
between 7:00 and 10:00 a.m. on June 27, 2027.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that waiving enforcement of Section 19.15 of Ames Municipal Code from 7:00 a.m.
to 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 27, 2027, to allow swimming in the north lake at Ada
Hayden Heritage Park for the Ames Triathlon is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8th day of September, 2026.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Rollins
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: Corrieri, Junck
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8 th day of September, 2026.