Kenosha Common Council held a meeting on September 9, 2026, at the Municipal Building to address various community and city matters including licensing approvals, zoning ordinances, and public safety measures. The council approved conditional use permits for two tattoo establishments, Middle City Tattoo at 4400 Sheridan Road and Gypsy Girl at 7611 Pershing Boulevard, following public hearings with unanimous votes.
The council also considered an appeal concerning a conditional use permit denial for TR Cruz Auto, a vehicle facility at 5514 22nd Avenue, and heard from applicants for bartender licenses and temporary outdoor alcohol service extensions for events like the 6th Annual Port Grand Prix and the 5th Annual Hot Dog Hoedown at The Port of Kenosha Beverage House.
Significant zoning decisions included approving amendments to the city's Land Use Plan Map and rezoning parcels on 40th Avenue from neighborhood business to general residential districts. Public safety ordinances were discussed, including changes to controlled yield and stop street signs to improve traffic flow and safety.
Financial resolutions involved adjusting the city's capital improvement program, with a $72,000 increase in flooring funding for the Northside Library and corresponding budget reallocations. The council authorized contracts for public works projects, such as road construction and resurfacing on 16th Avenue and several other streets.
In labor and wage matters, resolutions were introduced to approve wage increases and benefit modifications for fire administration and to ratify a successor labor agreement with the Kenosha Professional Firefighters local. Other business included approving agreements for sanitary sewer easements and development contracts, as well as discussing tax incremental district extensions for affordable housing initiatives.
The meeting addressed a wide range of city governance topics reflecting Kenosha's ongoing development and community needs.
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