The Kenosha Common Council will convene at 7 p.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026, in Council Chambers, Room 200, at the Municipal Building, 625 52nd Street. The meeting will cover a range of important local matters including zoning changes, licensing applications, public works projects, and board appointments.
Among the highlights, the council will consider an ordinance to rezone property on 21st Street from multiple residential to single-family residential, and amendments to city ordinances related to cigarettes, tobacco, and vaping devices. The finance committee is set to discuss approval of the 2027 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Program annual plan.
License and permit applications will be reviewed, including several operator's licenses and a new peddler stand permit for Wolf’s Handmade Arts & Crafts at Wolfenbüttel Park. Notably, a new Class A beer and liquor license application for JJK Mart at 4433 22nd Avenue will be denied due to pending revocation proceedings.
Public works items include a recommendation to reject bids for the Fire Station 2 siding replacement project and acceptance of completed epoxy pavement markings in various locations totaling $227,778.50. The council will also consider several right-of-way encroachment agreements involving local businesses and groups.
Mayor and alderperson reappointments to important boards, including the Redevelopment Authority and Kenosha Lakeshore Business Improvement District, are on the agenda. A public hearing will be held for a backyard chicken coop application from a resident in District 7.
Additional matters such as a contracted asbestos testing agreement, lease extension with Gateway Technical College, and participation in an opioid-related class action settlement will also be discussed. The meeting may include a closed session to consult legal counsel on a claim.
Residents requiring accommodations are advised to call the city by noon on the meeting day to arrange assistance.
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