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Trustees adopt 'no-knock' ordinance (Ordinance 696-2025); applies broadly including door-to-door sales
Summary
The board unanimously approved Ordinance 696-2025, a 'no-knock' ordinance revised by Attorney Susan Nicholas to match Monticello's ordinance; trustees recorded that the ordinance would cover door-to-door activities such as Girl Scout cookie sales.
Attorney Susan Nicholas revised Monticello’s 'no-knock' ordinance language to create Ordinance 696-2025 for Cerro Gordo. Trustees discussed whether the ordinance would apply to children selling cookies and the attorney confirmed that the ordinance language does include such door-to-door activities. Trustee Walsh moved to approve Ordinance 696-2025 and Trustee Anderson seconded; the vote was unanimous.
The minutes record the ordinance number and the board's approval but do not include the ordinance text or enforcement details. Staff follow-up is needed to publish the ordinance text and provide guidance on enforcement and any exceptions that may be requested or sought by community groups.
