The Stroller Strides Franchise requests approval for a 5K run with strollers. The route is planned to start and end at 3rd Street West in Pioneer Park.  The route goes north Parkhill, west to 10th St W, north to Poly Drive east to Virginia Lane and back to the park. The event will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2010, and the run is expected to last from 8:00 a.m. until 9:45 a.m.

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

The Council may:
• Approve request for the 5k run route; or
• Deny the run route.

There are no costs to the City of Billings for this event other than administrative time to process the permit. Police, traffic control and litter removal are to be paid for by the Stroller Strides Franchise.

Staff recommends that Council approve the route for the 5K run.