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Home My WebLink About~Master - Resolution waiving enforcement of Section 19.15 of Ames Municipal Code for Iowa Multisport to utilize 2 motorized golf cars or similar type vehicles on the trails from 3:30am - 1:00pm on Sunday, June 27, 2027, at Ada Hayden Heritage ParkRESOLUTION NO. 26-563 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 2027 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 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, 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 3:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 2 7, 2027, to allow Iowa Multisport, LLC., to utilize two motorized golf carts or similar type vehicles on the Ada Hayden Heritage Park Trails for the Ames Triathlon is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 8th day of September, 2026. _______________________________ _________________________________ 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.