City of Kenosha

The meeting addressed citizen comments regarding snow plowing operations. Key agenda items included requests concerning date changes for the Snow Daze Rain Date, use and closure of city streets for the St. Patrick's Day Beer Run & Parade, and use of 6th Avenue for the Peanut Butter & Jam Concert Series; all three items were referred to Parks. The committee also handled the acceptance of two completed sidewalk and curb/gutter projects, totaling approximately $753,310.48 across various districts. Furthermore, preliminary resolutions declaring intent to levy assessments for several resurfacing projects (26-1040, 26-1042, 26-1043) and the acceptance of the two sidewalk programs were approved. The acceptance of the Kenosha Innovation Center project was approved for referral to Finance. Status updates were received and filed for the CIP Project and Salt Usage. Committee members commended snowplowing crews for their effective operations.

The City Plan Commission meeting addressed several public hearings and agenda items requiring approval. Key discussions included the approval of a Conditional Use Permit for an addition at 1330 52nd Street for the Boys and Girls Club, subject to specified conditions. The Commission also reviewed and approved a Rezoning Ordinance and a Conditional Use Permit for a tattoo and body piercing establishment at 7611 Pershing Boulevard, focusing heavily on waste disposal protocols. Furthermore, Items 4, 5, and 6 concerning the amendment of the Land Use Plan Map and Rezoning Ordinance for property at 1706 22nd Avenue (related to a proposed coffee shop named DSCO Coffee) were approved per Staff recommendation. Finally, Items 7, 8, and 9, involving the amendment of the Land Use Plan Map and Rezoning Ordinance for property at 711 46th Street to convert commercial space to residential use, were approved with the amendment requiring review of remodeling plans by Staff and Building Inspectors prior to presentation to the Common Council. The Mayor welcomed a new Commissioner.

Key discussions included the introduction of the new Safety and Mobility Manager, Duncan DuClos, following a public hearing. The commission reviewed past budgetary contributions from the City to Transit services compared to the current year's allocation for 2026. The Transit Director provided an update on ridership, noting a decline in 2025 compared to 2024, and mentioned a recent survey conducted with drivers regarding efficiency improvements. Commissioners also discussed the grand opening of the mini mart located at the Metra station.

The Finance Committee meeting addressed several resolutions and actions. Key discussions included the proposal to levy special charges upon various parcels of property for services such as boarding and securing, trash removal, and reinspection fees, which was subsequently approved. The committee also moved to approve a resolution urging opposition to the Federal Communications Commission's proposed rule titled "Build American: Eliminating Barriers to Wireless Deployments." Furthermore, approval was granted for a change order related to asphalt repairs for Project 24-1430 Armory Building at Hobbs Park, and the committee approved Disbursement Record #2 amounting to $9,426,838.42.

Key discussion points included introducing available seats for student members on the commission. The commission confirmed receipt of all Mayor's Youth Commission Quarter 1 scores, with notification letters and emails distributed to the seven winners. Preparations were finalized for presenting the first quarter winners at the Common Council meeting on December 1st, including assignments for introducing new members and presenting awards. It was also announced that there would be no committee meetings held in December and January, with the next meeting scheduled for February 11th.