Cudahy council approves final resolution for Kirkwood Avenue improvements after public hearing

The Cudahy Common Council on April 6 approved a final resolution authorizing public works improvements on Kirkwood Avenue, moving the project forward under the city’s special-assessment authority. DPW Director Lange presented the proposed work, which covers Kirkwood Avenue between Grange Avenue and roughly 500 feet north of Mallory Avenue and includes nearby intersections described in the resolution invoking Wis. Stat. §66.0703.

Residents who spoke during the public hearing raised concerns about project costs and design details. Yvonne Beyer asked that previously completed work be prorated and inquired about a reported 2½-foot ‘‘floating road’’ condition; Joey Mahn asked about related plans for Morris Avenue; and Terry Mahn asked whether an alley would be replaced. The mayor closed the hearing after calling three times for additional comments.

On the council agenda later in the meeting the body adopted Resolution No. 7022, the final resolution for the Kirkwood Avenue public works improvements. The minutes record that the motion to approve was made, seconded and carried on a roll-call vote.

The action follows the statutory preliminary steps taken to notify property owners and declare the city’s intent to use special-assessment authority. The resolution’s approval authorizes the city to proceed with project implementation steps and related financing and assessment actions; the minutes do not specify the final assessment amounts or a construction schedule.