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Cedar Falls reports RAGBRAI turnout, nets about $71,000 and directs staff to pursue park improvements with signage to be considered
Summary
City presenters told the Committee of the Whole that Cedar Falls hosted more than 18,000 registered riders and an estimated 25,000 visitors during RAGBRAI, producing roughly $71,000 in net revenue; council voted to direct staff to proceed with the advisory committee’s plan for spending while leaving room to consider bike/pedestrian signage at goal setting.
Cedar Falls city leaders on Monday reviewed the aftermath of the city’s recent role as an overnight town for RAGBRAI and directed staff to move ahead with the advisory committee’s recommended plan for using surplus funds, while leaving consideration of bike‑and‑pedestrian signage to upcoming goal‑setting discussions.
Kim Baer of Community Main Street, who presented the update to the Committee of the Whole, said RAGBRAI registration data from the statewide organization showed "there was still over 18,000 riders, all 50 states, 20 countries." She said third‑party estimates put Gateway River Park campgrounds at roughly 9,000 campers and that downtown and event sites saw heavy foot traffic during the day.
The presentation included a budget summary: the RAGBRAI overnight community payment of $50,000 plus…
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