Public Works Committee approves event closures, contracts and CIP amendments in voice votes

The Kenosha Public Works Committee on Aug. 11 approved a series of street closures, event permits, contract awards and capital improvement program amendments during a grouped consent‑style set of motions and voice votes.

The committee voted, by voice, to approve requests and contracts including event street closures for the Kenosha County Courthouse Centennial celebration, the Cheezapalooza festival and food truck parking for the Pipe River Classic; it also approved several construction contract awards and a CIP amendment for Strawberry Creek improvements.

Votes at a glance (items, motions and outcomes)

1) Approval of minutes, 07/28/2022 — approved - Motion: approve minutes of 07/28/2022. - Mover/Second: not specified in transcript (motion and second recorded). - Outcome: approved by voice vote; Chair votes aye. Vote tally recorded as unanimous voice votes by committee members in attendance (6 yes, 0 no).

2) Request from Jeff and Carol Kim to pave and maintain Long Park area (mailbox pad) — approved - Applicant: Jeff Kim (address given on record). - Motion: approve installation of a 3‑by‑3 (approx.) by 4‑foot deep pad to place mailbox (described on record as 3 by 3 foot, 4 foot deep). - Mover/Second: not specified in transcript. - Outcome: approved by voice vote; Chair votes aye. Vote tally: 6 yes, 0 no. - Note: Applicant said construction removed an existing mailbox; committee approved the request to replace the pad.

3) Kenosha County Parks Department — street closures for Courthouse Centennial celebration, 08/24/2025 — approved - Motion: close Tenth Avenue from 50 Sixth Street to 50 Seventh Street and close 50 Sixth Street from Sheridan Road to Tenth Avenue on 08/24/2025 for the Centennial event. - Mover/Second: motion and second recorded; mover/second not named on the audio. - Outcome: approved by voice vote; Chair votes aye. Vote tally: 6 yes, 0 no. - Note: Event described as an afternoon community celebration with marching band appearance, open house and Kenosha Pops concert.

4) Carmichael and Associates — Cheezapalooza, Harbor Park, Promenade, sidewalks, 08/30/2025 — approved - Motion: permit use of Harbor Park, Promenade and sidewalks for Cheezapalooza. - Mover/Second: motion and second recorded; mover/second not named. - Outcome: approved by voice vote; Chair votes aye. Vote tally: 6 yes, 0 no.

5) Hold My Gear — food truck parking adjacent to Pinoyar Park for Pipe River Classic, 09/06/2025 — approved - Motion: permit…