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Osceola County board approves May City RAGBRAI vendor agreement amid enforcement and fee-allocation concerns
Summary
The Osceola County Board of Supervisors approved a vendor agreement for RAGBRAI stops in May City that sets a $250 fee for for‑profit vendors and waives fees for in‑community nonprofits, but board members debated who will enforce rules and where fees should be distributed.
The Osceola County Board of Supervisors on April 29 approved a vendor agreement allowing May City to manage vendor participation during the RAGBRAI bicycle event, setting a $250 fee for for‑profit vendors and waivers for qualifying local nonprofits.
The action came after more than 20 minutes of discussion about enforcement, whether fees should differ for in‑county vendors, and how collected fees should be allocated. Board member Helmers moved to approve the presented May City vendor agreement; Board member Schulte seconded the motion, and the board voted aye to approve it.
Board members and local representatives said May City’s proposal would waive fees for nonprofit groups with ties to the city and charge a flat $250 to for‑profit vendors. A May City representative told the board that some towns take different approaches;…
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