KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha Common Council convened on January 5, 2026, at the Municipal Building to discuss a variety of city matters including licenses, zoning changes, and appointments.
The mayor introduced several resolutions related to approving final plats and certified survey maps for properties in Districts 5, 7 and 10. These include developments at 27th Street and 47th Avenue, 4219 51st Avenue, and 5215 28th Avenue in the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood.
The council approved operator's licenses for several applicants, granting them subject to demerit points where applicable. One bartender's license was denied due to a material police record and false application. A yearly cabaret license was approved for Chalitas Ventures LLC, operator of La Esquina del Barrio Bar and Grill in District 7.
Discussions on liquor licenses centered on the availability of one Class B Beer/Class B Liquor license. Three applications were considered: Tapasntango LLC and Olafson & Porter Vintage Goods LLC were denied due to lack of available licenses, while Tr3s Hermanas LLC was approved despite proximity considerations to churches and schools.
Zoning ordinances received attention during the first and second readings. Amendments to the Pike Creek Neighborhood Plan and land use maps, as well as rezoning property at 4814 Sheridan Road from commercial to residential, were approved.
The council also appointed Nick Hartnell of 2111 46th Avenue to the Police and Fire Commission, filling an unexpired term through May 1, 2028.
Additional items included voluntary surrender of liquor licenses by several establishments in District 2 and a disbursement record posting nearly $6 million pending finance committee recommendation. Public works and safety committee recommendations were on the agenda, along with legislative reports and public comments.
This meeting marks the continued effort of Kenosha officials to manage city growth, licensing, and governance matters effectively at the start of 2026.
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