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Melbourne readies vendor sites for RAGBRAI, discusses rental-policy draft and reports citywide cleanup totals

Melbourne City Council · June 1, 2026
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Summary

Council reported about 12 vendors secured for RAGBRAI and tentative vendor mapping, said the rental policy draft will be distributed to landlords and the fire chief for review, and noted the city hauled 7.88 tons to the landfill at a cost of $453.40; bikes will be provided to RAGBRAI organizers for décor.

Melbourne — The council received updates on RAGBRAI planning, a rental-policy draft and the recent citywide cleanup during its May 14 meeting.

Gary Fricke said the RAGBRAI committee has tentatively mapped vendor sites and had secured approximately 12 vendors; committee members are also discussing a community fundraiser with local churches and will schedule a public meeting when more details are available.

On housing oversight, council members reviewed a draft rental policy. The draft did not elicit changes at this meeting and will be distributed to all landlords and to the fire chief before it comes back for a vote; Attorney Sharon Greer asked to be sent another copy for review.

Clerk Mary Pothast reported the city hauled 7.88 tons to the landfill at a cost of $453.40, excluding tires, appliances and metal; the State Center RAGBRAI committee will pick up bikes for use as décor.