AGENDA MEMO

City Council

Meeting Date: March 1, 2010

Issue Statement

Consideration of a motion to approve the Darien Chamber of Commerce 10^th Annual Darien Dash, a 5K Run/1 Mile Walk, on Sunday, May 16, 2010 beginning at 8:30 A.M. BACKUP

Consideration of a motion to approve the use of the right half of the following streets for the Darien Dash which begins at the northwest corner of Darien Community Park and proceed as follows:

5K Run - 71^st Street to Richmond Avenue; south on Richmond Avenue and following Cherokee Drive to Darien Lane; north on Darien Lane and following Timber Lane to Seminole Drive; north on Seminole Drive to 71^st Street; west on 71^st Street to Beechnut Lane to Hinsbrook Avenue; east on Hinsbrook Avenue to Wilmette Avenue; north on Wilmette Avenue to 69^th Street; east on 69^th Street to Bentley Avenue; south on Bentley Avenue to 71^st Street; east on 71^st Street to northwest corner of Darien Community Park with access for emergency vehicles and local traffic at all times; AND

1 Mile Walk – 71^st Street to Richmond Avenue; north on Richmond Avenue to Maple Lane; east on Maple Lane to Bentley Avenue; south on Bentley Avenue to 71^st Street; east on 71^st Street to northwest corner of Darien Community Park with access for emergency vehicles and local traffic at all times.

Background/History

The Darien Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 10^th Annual Darien Dash, a 5K Walk/1 Mile Run on Sunday, May 16, 2010 beginning at 8:30 A.M. This motion also gives authorization to the Chief of Police to finalize details for the 10^th Annual Darien Dash with the Darien Chamber of Commerce.

Staff/Committee Recommendation

Staff recommends that the City support the Darien Chamber of Commerce through the partial closure of certain streets to facilitate the safety and efficient operation of the 10^th Annual Darien Dash.

Alternate Consideration

Not approve the motions at this time.

Decision Mode

This item will be on the March 1, 2010 City Council Agenda for formal consideration.