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Cedar Avenue to be closed for July 4 weekend after supervisors cite safety concerns
Summary
Cerro Gordo County authorized a temporary closure of Cedar Avenue from 235th Street to the terminus near Clear Lake for the July 4, 2026 extended weekend due to unlawful activity and public safety concerns; the Sheriff’s Department will increase enforcement under Resolution 2026-40.
The Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously June 8 to authorize a temporary closure of Cedar Avenue for the July 4, 2026 extended holiday weekend, citing increased unlawful activity, including underage drinking and roadside parking that posed public safety risks.
Vice Chairman Carl Ginapp moved to adopt Resolution 2026-40, with Supervisor Chris Watts seconding. The resolution authorizes the County Engineer to close Cedar Avenue from County Route B35 (235th Street) north to the terminus near Clear Lake (also known as Farmer’s Beach) for the duration of the holiday weekend. The minutes state the Engineer’s Department and the Sheriff’s Department will work collaboratively, with the Sheriff’s Department increasing enforcement during the closure.
The board described the closures as temporary and tied specifically to the July 4 extended weekend. The minutes record the rationale as public safety concerns related to unlawful activity and roadside parking. The motion passed unanimously; the minutes do not record further public hearings or appeal procedures in connection with the temporary closure.
