The Billings Association of Realtors requests partial street closures on Saturday, August 21, 2010, from 7:00 am to 11:00 am for their 2-mile and 5-mile run. The 5-mile begins atop the rims near Masterson Circle down N. 27th to Rimrock Rd to Pioneer Park while the 2-mile starts at the MSU-B parking lot to 5th Street West through Pioneer Park. Both races will end at the Transwestern Parking Lot. The routes will be marked with orange cones, but will not obstruct traffic.

Recommended conditions of approval include Billings Association of Realtors:
1. Have no alcohol consumption in the right of way
2. Clean area to be used and provide and empty waste cans
3. Notify all emergency facilities, bus lines and media as soon as possible
4. Provide and install adequate traffic barricades and signs directing motorists around closure
5. All course guards (flaggers) shall wear safety apparel and use approved STOP/SLOW paddles
6. Provide a certificate of insurance naming City of Billings as additional insured

The Council may:
• Approve the requested race route and partial street closures; or
• Deny the request

There are no costs to the city other than administrative time to process the application. Police, traffic control and litter removal for are to be paid for by the Billings Association of Realtors.

Staff recommends that Council approve the route and partial street closures for the Billings Association of Realtors 2 and 5 Mile Run on Saturday, August 21, 2010.