Kenosha meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Kenosha boards weigh $21M project acceptance, road contract, and property assessment objections

Kenosha's city boards and commissions met across a busy stretch in late June and early July, with agendas covering major development agreements, utility contracts, and property assessment objections. All meetings listed below are agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

Common Council and Public Works — $21.3M project acceptance and $517,000 road contract

The Common Council was scheduled to consider accepting the completed Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood Phase I project at a final contract amount of $21,292,477.60. The Public Works Committee had the same acceptance item on its agenda.

Both bodies also had the $517,000 contract award to Cornerstone Paver, LLC for resurfacing of 27th Avenue and 24th Avenue on their agendas. The Stormwater Utility Committee listed the same contract for consideration.

The Common Council was also scheduled to review a rezoning of properties at 5403 7th Avenue, 5413 7th Avenue, and 55th Street to B-5 Downtown Mixed Use District, a proposed ordinance to repeal and recreate Chapter 5.119 regarding Recycling, and a resolution authorizing Community Service Officers to cite for parking violations under Section 11.15.

Board of Assessors — objections to 2026 property assessments

The Board of Assessors was scheduled to hear objections on 18 parcels. The largest by proposed value: Shagbark Apartments LLC, with two parcels carrying a combined 2025 value of $46,243,400 and a proposed value of $45,430,800. Glenwood Station LLC objected to a proposed value of $14,973,000, up from a 2025 value of $13,628,700.

Other objections listed: BCHRoyale LLC, with a proposed value increase from $21,807,200 to $22,648,100; 10310 Properties LLC, from $666,300 to $873,700; and Frank J and Kimberley S Carmichael, from $427,200 to $695,500.

City Plan Commission — development agreements and rezoning

The City Plan Commission held public hearings on multiple land-use items across two scheduled meetings. Key items included a development agreement with Shri Vishnu LLC for property south of 71st Street and east of 125th Avenue in District 16, and a development agreement involving Continental 875 Fund LLC and Blackhawk Ridge LLC for property south of 60th Street and west of Green Bay Road, also in District 16.

The commission also considered a rezoning request for 3719 25th Street from A-2 Agricultural to RS-1 Single Family Residential in District 5, a conditional use permit for a self-storage facility at 6103 75th Street in District 14, and a conditional use permit for a vehicle facility at 5514 22nd Avenue.

Finance Committee — $6.56M disbursement record and airport leases

The Finance Committee was scheduled to review Disbursement Record #11 totaling $6,561,256.07. The agenda also included two airport lease renewals — one with 9390 Partnership, LLC (#9390) and one with Southport Hangar Condominium Association, Inc. (#9530) — both previously approved 3-0 by the Airport Commission.

The committee also had a proposed resolution correcting Resolution 51-26 for the Sidewalk and Curb/Gutter Program South in Districts 3, 11, and 13, and a proposed resolution authorizing a DNR Principal Forgiven Financial Assistance Agreement for the Board of Water Commissioners.

Board of Water Commissioners — $897,413 water main contract

The Water Board was scheduled to consider Contract 2026-08-W for Water Main Relay Package #2, awarded to Globe Contractors, Inc. for $897,413.00. The agenda also included a First Amendment to a Development Agreement with Kenosha Downtown Block I, LLC at 7th-8th Avenue and 55th-56th Street, a sanitary sewer easement and agreement with Shri Vishnu LLC for the Towne Place Hotel, and a Lead Service Line Replacement Community Outreach Grant Program agreement.

Other meetings

The Sex Offender Residency Board held public hearings on two petitions: Barnell L. Love seeking to reside at 5716 21st Avenue, Room 2, and Benjamin J. Piat seeking to reside at 5006 7th Avenue, Apt 3, both in District 2. The board may have deliberated in closed session before announcing decisions.

The Kenosha Hometown Heroes Commission, led by Andrew Lorsung, was scheduled to nominate and vote on a chairperson and vice-chairperson and review Q2 Hometown Heroes nominations.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Readers should check the city's official meeting calendar for any newly posted agendas.

Kenosha boards weigh $21.3M project acceptance, $6.56M in disbursements, and property assessment objections

Kenosha's Common Council and several committees are scheduled this week to act on the city's largest single item of the period: acceptance of the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood Phase I project at a final contract amount of $21,292,477.60. The same July 2 meeting slate includes a $517,000 road resurfacing contract and a $6.56 million disbursement record. All meetings listed below are agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed unless noted.

Common Council — July 2

The Common Council agenda lists a contract award of $517,000 to Cornerstone Paver, LLC for resurfacing of 27th Avenue and 24th Avenue. The body is also scheduled to consider rezoning properties at 5403 7th Avenue, 5413 7th Avenue, and 55th Street to the B-5 Downtown Mixed Use District; a proposed ordinance to repeal and recreate Chapter 5.119 regarding Recycling; a resolution authorizing Community Service Officers to cite for parking violations under Section 11.15; and acceptance of the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood Phase I project at $21,292,477.60.

Finance Committee — July 2

The Finance Committee will review Disbursement Record #11 totaling $6,561,256.07. The agenda also includes an ordinance amending Subsection 2.06 on payment by non-sufficient funds checks; a resolution correcting Resolution 51-26 for the Sidewalk & Curb/Gutter Program South in Districts 3, 11, and 13; a resolution authorizing a DNR Principal Forgiven Financial Assistance Agreement for the Board of Water Commissioners; and two airport lease renewals. The agenda notes the Airport Commission approved both lease renewals — with 9390 Partnership, LLC (#9390) and Southport Hangar Condominium Association, Inc. (#9530) — by votes of 3-0.

Board of Assessors — June 23, June 25, and July 1

The Board of Assessors met or is scheduled to meet three times to handle 2026 property assessment objections. The July 1 agenda lists objections involving large commercial parcels: Glenwood Station LLC, with a 2025 value of $13,628,700 and a proposed value of $14,973,000; Shagbark Apartments LLC across two parcels, with a combined 2025 value of $46,243,400 and proposed value of $45,430,800; BCHRoyale LLC, with a value increase from $21,807,200 to $22,648,100; 10310 Properties LLC, from $666,300 to $873,700; and Frank J. and Kimberley S. Carmichael, from $427,200 to $695,500. The June 25 agenda covers review of assessed value recommendations for 26 properties.

City Plan Commission — July 2

The Plan Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for 3719 25th Street from A-2 Agricultural to RS-1 Single Family Residential; conditional use permits for a self-storage facility at 6103 75th Street and a vehicle facility at 5514 22nd Avenue; a resolution to vacate an alley south of 68th Street and east of 3rd Avenue in District 3; and development agreements with Shri Vishnu LLC (south of 71st Street and east of 125th Avenue, District 16) and with Continental 875 Fund LLC and Blackhawk Ridge, LLC (south of 60th Street and west of Green Bay Road, District 16).

Board of Water Commissioners — July 2

The Water Board agenda includes Contract 2026-08-W for Water Main Relay Package #2, awarded on the agenda to Globe Contractors, Inc. for $897,413.00; a First Amendment to the Development Agreement with Kenosha Downtown Block I, LLC at 7th-8th Avenue and 55th-56th Street; a Sanitary Sewer Easement and Agreement with Shri Vishnu LLC for the Towne Place Hotel; a sanitary sewer televising contract with National Power Rodding Corporation for July-September 2026; and a Lead Service Line Replacement Community Outreach Grant Program agreement.

License & Permit Committee — June 24

The committee will consider the application of Samantha Moore for a new Operator's License, with a recommendation to deny based on a material police record. Also on the agenda: a complaint by the City Clerk seeking revocation of Nicholas P. Anzaldua's Operator's License, deferred from April and June meetings; a new Class A Beer License application from Fontes Food Store LLC at 1400 50th Street (Fonte Foods), deferred from June 8; a Probationary Cabaret License application from Salon Diamante LLC at 6712 30th Avenue; and Temporary Outdoor Extension applications for VFW Post 1865 at 6618 39th Avenue and TK Kenosha LLC at 7000 74th Place.

Sex Offender Residency Board — June 22 and June 29

The board held or scheduled public hearings on three residency restriction exemption petitions: Brian G. Matthews for 4531 21st Avenue (June 22); Barnell L. Love for 5716 21st Avenue, Room 2, in District #2 (June 29); and Benjamin J. Piat for 5006 7th Avenue, Apt 3, in District #2 (June 29). The June 29 agenda allows the board to convene in closed session to deliberate before reconvening to announce decisions.

Other meetings

The Stormwater Utility Committee will consider maintenance agreements with Horizon SBX Kenosha, LLC and Tirawoods, LLC in District 14, plus the same $517,000 Cornerstone Paver resurfacing contract. The Public Works Committee will consider that resurfacing contract, a resolution assessing sidewalk repair costs to abutting property owners, street event permits, and acceptance of the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood Phase I project. The Kenosha Hometown Heroes Commission, led by Andrew Lorsung, will nominate a chair and vice-chair and vote on Q2 Hometown Heroes nominations.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July 2 meetings should watch for published minutes from the Common Council, Finance Committee, City Plan Commission, Board of Water Commissioners, and related committees.