Discussion:
Staff was contacted in the fall of 2018 about being a site for a MN Ironman Bike Race in 2019. At that time, it was discussed that adding this event as well as the JCI Taste of Shakopee to the annual Big Fun Day event would create a new large signature event for the community.
Big Taste of Fun featuring Ironman MN Race will take place on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Huber Park. The day will start with the MN Ironman Bike Race, evolve into the Taste of Shakopee and then close out the day with Big Fun Day activities.
MN Ironman Bike Race is a fundraising event for Free Bikes 4 Kidz. Free Bikes 4 Kidz is a nonprofit geared towards providing clean refurbished bikes for kids in communities in Minnesota. The MN Ironman Bike Ride will consist of three routes of varying distances (37, 68.5 & 100 miles). All ride routes will start along First Avenue and will finish in Huber Park. Barricades will be in place at uncontrolled intersections along the route. Organizers have met with Shakopee Police Department and have contracted safety personnel for the route within city limits.
MN Ironman Bike Ride has requested a two block road closure of First Avenue between Holmes and Sommerville Streets on Saturday, June 15 from 6-10 a.m., use of barricades and garbage pickup. (map attached) MN Ironman will be charged for street closure signs.
JCI of Shakopee has applied for a temporary on-sale liquor license for this event. Liquor sales will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Participants will be carded and given wristbands to purchase alcohol. Alcohol consumption will be limited to within the park boundaries. JCI Shakopee is contracting with Shakopee Police for off duty staff from 2-6 p.m.
A timeline of the days activities and locations is attached for your review.