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Plymouth public meetings in 2025

120 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 18, 2025

Library Board

Library Board meets regarding repair, renovation, and expansion

The Library Board is meeting to discuss the Ad Hoc Library Repair, Renovation and Expansion Committee. The provided agenda consists of meeting materials and a packet related to this committee.

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✓ Decided: Board approved prior minutes and narrowed library redesign to two options

The Library Board unanimously approved the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes. They concluded the community room will remain open for after‑hour rentals. The board narrowed the library design choices to options 2 and 3. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Wed Dec 17, 2025

Notice of Quorum

City of Plymouth issues notice of quorum for staff appreciation lunch

The City of Plymouth issued a notice that a quorum of members from several governmental bodies may be present at an all-staff appreciation lunch. The document states that no city business will be conducted and no action will be taken.

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Fri Dec 12, 2025

Police & Fire Commission

Commission will discuss fire chief recruitment and approve meeting minutes

The Plymouth Police and Fire Commission will meet on December 12, 2025 at City Hall. The agenda includes approving the December 2, 2025 minutes, a public comment period, and a discussion with the IPA about recruiting a new fire chief. No other actions are scheduled for this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved prior minutes and adjourned the meeting

The commission approved the December 2, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by James Flanagan and second by Gary Rooker. Members discussed the fire chief recruitment process with Innovative Public Advisors, and IPA will send a Position Assessment survey to commission members and city leaders. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 A.M. following a motion by Gary Rooker.

Wed Dec 10, 2025

Notice of Quorum

Pickleball Christmas Party at City Hall – no city business

A quorum notice was issued for the City of Plymouth’s Pickleball Christmas Party on December 10, 2025, at City Hall rooms 305 and Assembly, 128 Smith St. The event runs from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. No city business will be conducted and no action will be taken by any governmental body.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council approves residential subdivision and multiple city contracts

The Common Council unanimously approved Ordinance 18, changing a parcel from agricultural to residential use for a 119‑lot subdivision. It also approved Ordinance 19 updating the city code on sexual offender residency restrictions. Additional unanimous actions included approving a certified survey map that splits the parcel, a grant side agreement with Glacier Transit & Storage, and several procurement and service agreements.

Thu Dec 4, 2025

Plan Commission

✓ Decided: Plan Commission recommended rezoning 10.6875 acres to R‑4 Multi‑Family

The commission unanimously approved the November 6, 2025 minutes. It then voted to recommend that the Common Council approve rezoning of 10.6875 acres from Agricultural to R‑4 Multi‑Family Residential. The commission gave positive feedback on a concept plan for six two‑family buildings on Pleasant View Road and directed staff to work on the required zoning approvals. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Wed Dec 3, 2025

Housing Authority

Housing Authority meeting to approve November 2025 finances and discuss tenant concerns

The Plymouth Housing Authority will consider approval of the November 2025 income and expense report and the related invoices. It will also recognize tenant concerns, including unit updates and a Christmas party. Additional items include a secretary’s report on an NSPIRE inspection, discussion of potential plumbing updates, and a 2025 audit.

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✓ Decided: Board approved meeting minutes, financial report and invoice payments

The board approved the November 5 meeting minutes, the November 2025 income and expense report, and authorized payment of all November 2025 invoices. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also carried. An audit resolution will be presented at the January meeting.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

Police & Fire Commission

Police and Fire Commission to review Fire Chief position description

The Commission will meet to review the revised position description for the Fire Chief. The agenda also includes a closed session to review Police Department officer discipline.

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✓ Decided: Police & Fire Commission approves revised Fire Chief position description

The commission approved the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting. It moved into a closed session and then back into an open session, each by motion. The revised Fire Chief Position Description was approved and will be forwarded to the Common Council in the December 9 packet. The meeting was adjourned at 9:23 A.M.

Mon Dec 1, 2025

Library Board

Board will approve October‑November 2025 library expenditures

The Plymouth Public Library Board will vote to approve the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting and the library’s October and November 2025 expenses. Members will consider a new Bad Weather Policy and actions for the 2026 Strategic Plan. The board will discuss possible grant purchases and receive an update on the Library Repair, Renovation and Expansion Project.

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✓ Decided: Board approved new library equipment purchases and strategic plans

The Library Board unanimously approved the minutes of the October 6, 2025 meeting and the October‑November 2025 financial report. It also adopted a revised bad‑weather policy, the 2026 strategic plan activities, and the purchase of a Discovery Table and an interactive touchscreen gaming table using grant funds. All motions passed unanimously.

Tue Nov 25, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council adopts 2026 salary schedule with 2.7% inflation factor

The council approved the consent agenda and adopted the 2026 salary schedule using a 2.7% inflation factor. It also approved several contracts and agreements, including a second amendment for the Sugar Shack, a professional services agreement for the STH 57 water main and sewer extension, and a city cost‑share of $12,456 for the Ski Hill parking lot. The council authorized filing a $400,000‑$500,000 loan application for the Substation fiber project and approved an IPA proposal to recruit a new fire chief. Finally, Resolution 15 setting compensation for non‑union employees in 2026 was adopted.

Tue Nov 25, 2025

Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: Council approved Oct. 28 minutes and unanimously adjourned the meeting

The Committee of the Whole unanimously approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. Alderperson John Binder presented a draft composting resolution and sustainability plan, but no vote was taken and the item was sent back for further work. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

Tue Nov 25, 2025

Redevelopment Authority

✓ Decided: RDA approved a bronze plaque for the “Family Dynamics” statue

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. It also approved option 2 for a bronze commemorative plaque for the “Family Dynamics” statue in the pocket park. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

Wed Nov 19, 2025

Police & Fire Commission

Police & Fire Commission to discuss Fire Chief hiring process

The Plymouth Police & Fire Commission will consider approving minutes from November 4 and review the position description for the Fire Chief role. The meeting is held at City Hall.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved $12,750 bid for fire chief search consultant

The commission approved the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting. It also approved the Innovative Public Advisors bid of $12,750 to conduct the search for a new fire chief. Both motions carried without recorded vote counts. The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

Thu Nov 13, 2025

Library Board

Library Board to review repair, renovation and expansion documents

The Plymouth Library Board will consider materials from the Ad Hoc Library Repair, Renovation and Expansion Committee. No specific actions or decisions are listed in the agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural, focusing on review of the provided documents.

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✓ Decided: Library Board approved prior minutes and adjourned meeting

The board approved the minutes from the October 17, 2025 meeting with a unanimous aye vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 3:30 PM by a unanimous aye vote. No other actions were taken.

Tue Nov 11, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council adopted the 2025 budget and approved a 1% property tax levy

The council approved Resolution 12 adopting the 2025 annual budget and levying a 1.00% property tax increase. It also adopted Ordinance 17 amending the zoning code to permit overflow parking for the Nutt Hill ski area. Additional actions included accepting public improvements from Wangard Development, approving the ski‑hill license amendment, and authorizing several extraterritorial and capital projects.

Thu Nov 6, 2025

Plan Commission

✓ Decided: Plan Commission approved Neumann Development's comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning

The commission unanimously approved several land use actions, including an extraterritorial survey map for Mooney Road, a final plat for “The Preserve at Plymouth,” a comprehensive plan amendment changing a 66.49‑acre parcel from agricultural to residential, a certified survey map dividing that parcel, a rezoning petition for the larger lot to R‑5, and a zoning code update allowing city‑owned gravel parking lots. All motions carried with all members voting aye.

Wed Nov 5, 2025

Housing Authority

Housing Authority will vote on a new facility application and approve finances

The Plymouth Housing Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting on November 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM. The board will consider and approve the October 2025 income and expense report and the related invoices. Members will discuss tenant concerns, plumbing project estimates, insurance updates, and will vote on a new facility application.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved Hauke plumbing proposal for unit drain cleaning

The board approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting and the October 2025 Income and Expense report. It also approved payment of all October invoices. The board unanimously approved the Hauke plumbing proposal to clean drains, ordered fire extinguishers for each unit, and voted to begin using new applications on January 1, 2026. Insurance compliance issues were reported as resolved.

Tue Nov 4, 2025

Police & Fire Commission

Police and Fire Commission to meet November 4

The commission will meet to approve the October 7, 2025 minutes and receive reports from the Police and Fire Department Chiefs. The agenda consists of procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved October 7 minutes and adjourned the meeting

The commission voted to approve the Police and Fire Commission meeting minutes from October 7, 2025. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 A.M. was also carried.

Tue Oct 28, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council adopts Ordinance 16 restoring notice requirement for zoning map changes

The Common Council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from the October 14 meeting and several utility reports. A proclamation honoring Nathaniel Goldmann was unanimously adopted. Ordinance No. 16 amending the zoning code to reinstate notice to nearby property owners for map amendments was passed. The council also approved an electric systems study with Forster Electrical Engineering.

Tue Oct 28, 2025

Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: City council unanimously approved October 14 minutes

The council approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting with a unanimous aye vote. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:56 PM was also passed unanimously. No other actions were taken.

Fri Oct 17, 2025

Library Board

Library Board meets for Ad Hoc Repair, Renovation and Expansion Committee

The Library Board is meeting as the Ad Hoc Library Repair, Renovation and Expansion Committee. The provided agenda consists of meeting materials and a packet for this committee.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved September 18 minutes

The Library Board approved the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting with a unanimous aye vote. The board then adjourned the October 17 meeting, also by unanimous aye vote. No other actions or decisions were recorded.

Thu Oct 16, 2025

Board of Appeals

Board to consider sex offender residency exemption request

The Plymouth Board of Appeals will meet to approve the minutes from the last meeting and consider a request for an exemption to Sex Offender Residency and Activity Restrictions for Steven Caslin.

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Thu Oct 16, 2025

Redevelopment Authority

✓ Decided: RDA approved $6,000 contribution for downtown garbage receptacle upgrade

The Plymouth Redevelopment Authority unanimously approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a $6,000 contribution to the city's downtown garbage receptacle upgrade project. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council approves annexation of four parcels and major utility projects

The Common Council approved Ordinance No. 15 annexing four PIDC parcels into the City of Plymouth (6‑1 vote). It also approved a $1,614,918.56 bid for the Plymouth Utilities Storage Building, the 2025 Employee Handbook, and a State Municipal Financial Agreement with WisDOT for Highway 67 resurfacing. The council confirmed Amy Odekirk’s appointment to the Board of Appeals and entered a closed‑session period before returning to open session.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: Committee approved parking request for ski hill project

The council unanimously approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee agreed to let the Downtown Arts and Merchants group move forward with a dog park beautification project. The committee also agreed to proceed with the requested parking area west of the ski‑hill driveway and city lot on W. Main St. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Tue Oct 7, 2025

Police & Fire Commission

Commission hears public comments, reviews minutes, and updates Captain Hogue's probation

The Police and Fire Commission will hear members of the public who wish to speak, consider and approve the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes, receive an update on Captain Hogue's probation period, and get reports from the police and fire chiefs. No other actions are scheduled for this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Commission extended Captain Hogue’s probation until January 2026

The Police & Fire Commission approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion was carried to extend Captain Hogue’s probationary period to January 2026. The meeting was then adjourned at 9:30 A.M.

Mon Oct 6, 2025

Library Board

Board will consider and vote on the 2026 library budget

The Plymouth Public Library Board will approve the September 2025 expense report and adopt the 2026 operating budget. It will also discuss an update on the Library Repair, Renovation and Expansion Project, a bereavement gift policy, and a substitute/limited term job description. Additional items include a contract for the Monarch System and setting closed dates for 2026.

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✓ Decided: Board recommended the 2026 library budget to the Common Council

The Library Board unanimously approved several items, including the recommendation of the 2026 budget to the Common Council, a $75 bereavement‑gift policy, a substitute staff job description, an IT services appendix, and the 2026 holiday closure dates. The board also voted to cancel the November meeting unless an emergency arises. All motions passed unanimously.

Thu Oct 2, 2025

Board of Appeals

Board of Appeals to approve sex offender appeal procedures

The Plymouth Board of Appeals will appoint a chairperson, approve the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes, conduct training on the 11-2-17 section of the municipal code concerning sexual offenders, and vote on the Sex Offender Appeal Procedures. No other governmental actions are scheduled for this meeting.

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✓ Decided: John Nelson appointed chairperson of the Board of Appeals

The board unanimously appointed John Nelson as chairperson after closing nominations. The board also unanimously approved the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

Thu Oct 2, 2025

Plan Commission

✓ Decided: Plan Commission unanimously approves condo plat for 2615 Eastern Avenue

The commission approved a condominium plat that will divide 2615 Eastern Avenue into three units. It also adopted a recommendation to add a direct‑mail notice requirement to Section 13‑1‑192 of the municipal code. The September 4 minutes were approved and Ron Nicolaus was elected vice‑chairman. The meeting was adjourned at 6:16 pm.

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Tue Sep 30, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approves electric scooter ordinance amendment

The Common Council approved Ordinance No. 14, amending the municipal code on play vehicles and electric scooters. The council also appointed Dana Haucke to the Public Works/Utility Committee through 2026. Staff were directed to pursue code violations at 12 S Milwaukee St.

Tue Sep 30, 2025

Finance & Personnel Committee

✓ Decided: Committee recommends Council approve Employee Handbook

The Finance & Personnel Committee approved the September 9 meeting minutes unanimously. The committee voted to recommend that the City Council approve the updated Employee Handbook, with all members voting aye. No other actions were taken.

Wed Sep 24, 2025

Notice of Quorum

City Park Open House scheduled, no official business will be taken

The Common Council, Plan Commission, Finance/Personnel Committee, and Public Works/Utility Committee members are invited to a City Park Open House at the Fire Department Training Center, 128 Smith St., Plymouth, on September 24, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. No city business will be conducted at this event. No action will be taken by any governmental body.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

Notice of Quorum

Council members attend coffee meeting, no city business will be conducted

The Common Council, Plan Commission, Finance/Personnel Committee, and Public Works/Utility Committee members are invited to a coffee gathering at Hartman’s Bakery on September 23, 2025. No city business will be conducted and no actions will be taken at this meeting.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025

Library Board

Library Board meets for Ad Hoc Repair, Renovation and Expansion Committee

The Library Board is meeting as the Ad Hoc Library Repair, Renovation and Expansion Committee. The provided agenda consists of meeting materials and a packet for this committee.

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✓ Decided: Board approved June 5 minutes and adjourned the meeting

The Library Board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting. The board then unanimously voted to adjourn the September 18, 2025 meeting.

Wed Sep 10, 2025

Housing Authority

Plymouth Housing Authority to discuss lease and application updates

The Plymouth Housing Authority will meet to approve August 2025 financial reports and invoices. The body will discuss updates to leases, applications, and the weatherization program.

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✓ Decided: Board approved August 2025 financial report

The Board approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. It also approved the August 2025 income and expense report and authorized payment of all August invoices. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council appoints new alderperson and updates zoning fee schedule

The council approved the consent agenda, appointed Dana Pittner‑Haucke to fill the District 1 alderperson vacancy, adopted a proclamation for Constitution Week, and passed Resolution No. 11 updating the city’s zoning and subdivision fee schedule. The body also approved the city’s claim against NJC Painting Inc and moved the meeting into closed and then open session before adjourning.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

Finance & Personnel Committee

✓ Decided: Finance & Personnel Committee approved August 26 minutes and adjourned

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting. No budget actions were adopted; the Capital Improvement Plan and Small Fund proposals were only presented for discussion. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned at 6:41 PM.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: City council unanimously approved the August 12 minutes

The council approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting with a unanimous aye vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:55 PM by a unanimous vote.

Mon Sep 8, 2025

Library Board

Library Board to discuss 2026 budget and digital services plan

The Board of Trustees will review the 2026 budget and the 2026 Digital Services Plan. Members will also receive an update on the library's repair, renovation, and expansion project. A closed session is scheduled to discuss staff salaries and the director's evaluation for 2026.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved 2026 staff salaries and digital services plan

The board approved the proposed digital services plan for 2026, which includes dropping Hoopla and adding Libby/Overdrive and a New York Times All Access subscription. The board also approved the 2026 staff salaries as presented and completed the Library Director’s evaluation. All motions passed unanimously.

Thu Sep 4, 2025

Plan Commission

✓ Decided: Plan Commission approved updates to the city’s zoning fee schedule

The commission approved three site‑plan applications: a 432‑sq ft garage at 615 E Main St, additional parking and a gravel trailer area for JJ Coolers at 3950 CTH PP, and minor revisions to Sargento Cheese’s industrial site. It also accepted the traffic impact analysis findings for the new Sargento facility and recommended that the Common Council adopt the proposed zoning fee‑schedule changes. All motions passed with unanimous aye votes except two that recorded one abstention.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

Police & Fire Commission

Police & Fire Commission to review officer discipline in closed session

The Plymouth Police & Fire Commission will meet to approve past meeting minutes, hear departmental reports, and review police officer discipline in a closed session. No substantive decisions are scheduled for open session.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council approves sexual offender ordinance and adopts police union contract

The Common Council approved the consent agenda and adopted Ordinance No. 13 updating sexual offender regulations. It also approved a certified survey map to split a parcel on Kiley Way and Walton Dr., and adopted the Police Union Contract for 2026‑2028. The council denied the claim from Jessica DePagter and appointed Angie Matzdorf to the Plan Commission. The meeting was adjourned to September 9, 2025.

Tue Aug 26, 2025

Finance & Personnel Committee

Finance committee meeting materials listed with no substantive items

The Plymouth, WI Finance & Personnel Committee agenda for August 26, 2025 lists only meeting materials (PDFs) and contains no procedural or substantive items to decide or discuss.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves police union contract and updates sexual offender ordinance

The council approved the consent agenda and Ordinance No. 13 revising the sexual offender code. It also approved a certified survey map that splits a vacant parcel on Kiley Way/Walton Dr. and appointed Angie Matzdorf to the Plan Commission. The Police Union Contract for 2026‑2028 was approved, the claim from Jessica DePagter was denied, and the meeting was adjourned to September 9, 2025.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council approves library renovation plan and other actions

The Common Council approved the consent agenda and adopted a resolution commending Alderman Hildebrand. It accepted the 2024 city and utility audit reports and approved an extraterritorial certified survey map for two parcels on Sandstone Lane. The council also approved the library renovation master‑plan proposal from Somerville Architects/Engineers by a 6‑2 vote. All motions carried.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

Finance & Personnel Committee

Finance committee meets with no substantive agenda items

The Plymouth Finance and Personnel Committee’s August 12, 2025 meeting contains only procedural documents (agenda, packet, minutes) and no listed decisions or discussions.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved July minutes, entered closed/open sessions, then adjourned

The Finance & Personnel Committee unanimously approved the July 29, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to go into a closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85 and then to return to open session. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: Council approved July 29, 2025 minutes unanimously

The Committee of the Whole unanimously approved the minutes from the July 29, 2025 meeting. The board discussed updates to the city’s sex offender restriction ordinance and the electric scooter/play‑vehicle ordinance, but no actions were taken on those items. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

Thu Aug 7, 2025

Plan Commission

✓ Decided: Plan Commission approved a ~68,000‑sq ft expansion for Sartori Cheese

The commission approved several site plans and survey maps, including a large building addition for Sartori Cheese. A garage application was tabled because the applicant was absent. All motions passed with unanimous aye votes.

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Wed Aug 6, 2025

Park Committee

Plymouth Park Committee to discuss Nut Hill Ski and future park projects

The Park Committee will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. Members will receive an update on the Nut Hill Ski Project and discuss a future city park project.

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Tue Aug 5, 2025

Police & Fire Commission

Police and Fire Commission to review complaint from Mr. Popendick

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to discuss a complaint filed by Mr. Popendick. The body will also receive reports from the Police and Fire Department Chiefs.

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Mon Aug 4, 2025

Library Board

Library Board to review RFP award and 2026 budget

The Plymouth Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the 2026 budget and provide an update on the library's repair, renovation, and expansion project. The board will also take action on an RFP award and revisions to the Experience Pass Policy.

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✓ Decided: Board recommended Somerville Architects for the Interior Master Plan RFP

The board unanimously approved the July 7 meeting minutes and the July 2025 financial report. It declined a painting donation after discussing fit with future renovations. The board unanimously recommended Somerville Architects be awarded the interior master‑plan RFP. It also approved minor revisions to the Experience Pass Policy.

Tue Jul 29, 2025

Finance & Personnel Committee

Finance & Personnel Committee meeting scheduled for July 29, 2025

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and document links. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the text.

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✓ Decided: Finance & Personnel Committee approved July 8 minutes and entered closed then open session

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the July 8 meeting. It then voted to enter a closed session, followed by a vote to return to open session. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

Tue Jul 29, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council approves ordinance expanding additions to non‑conforming structures

The council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 12, amending sections 13‑1‑80 and 13‑1‑82 to allow additions on legal non‑conforming structures and lots. The council also approved the consent agenda, a certified survey map for parcels on County Road O, and an interim market‑update contract with Associated Appraisal Consultants. Appointments were confirmed for Jeff Versch to the Park Committee and for Ronna O’Toole, Ken Pannier, and Carole O’Malley to the Redevelopment Authority. The meeting announced a vacancy for the 1st District alderperson, with applications due August 14.

Tue Jul 29, 2025

Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: Committee approved July 8 minutes and adjourned the meeting

The Committee of the Whole unanimously approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. A composting presentation was given by a Sheboygan County Conservation Specialist, but no action was taken. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

Wed Jul 23, 2025

Common Council

Council to consider outdoor alcohol consumption for German Night

The Common Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and take action on a request regarding alcohol consumption. The request concerns the July 24, 2025 German Night event at City Park.

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✓ Decided: Council approves alcohol sales at German Night in City Park

The Common Council voted to allow alcohol consumption at the July 24, 2025 German Night event in City Park from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. The motion, made by Jeff Tauscheck and Diane Gilson, was approved unanimously by all members present.

Thu Jul 17, 2025

Library Board

Library Board meets for Ad Hoc Repair, Renovation, and Expansion Committee

The Library Board is meeting as the Ad Hoc Library Repair, Renovation, and Expansion Committee. The provided agenda consists of meeting materials and minutes for this committee.

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✓ Decided: Library committee recommends Somerville for renovation project

The Ad Hoc Library Repair, Renovation, and Expansion Committee reviewed four RFP submissions and voted unanimously to recommend Somerville to the Library Board, contingent on answers to follow-up questions. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 5 meeting.

Thu Jul 10, 2025

Plan Commission

✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves multiple site plans and recommends ordinance changes

The commission approved the May 1, 2025 meeting minutes and recommended approval of an extraterritorial certified survey map. It also approved site‑plan alterations for a parking lot at 15 Plymouth Street and for Sargento Cheese Inc.'s new industrial facility, with staff‑identified contingencies. Finally, the commission recommended that the City Council adopt modifications to the ordinance governing non‑conforming structures, subject to legal review.

Wed Jul 9, 2025

Joint Review Board

Joint Review Board to consider creation of Tax Incremental District No. 8

The board will consider a resolution to create Tax Incremental District No. 8 and review the performance of the city's active TIDs. The proposed district covers approximately 9.84 acres along E Mill and Stafford St for rehabilitation and conservation purposes.

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✓ Decided: Joint Review Board approved creation of Tax Incremental District No. 8

The board unanimously approved the Resolution creating Tax Incremental District No. 8. It also approved the meeting minutes and acknowledged the filing of annual reports for TID 4, 5, and 6. The meeting was then adjourned.

Tue Jul 8, 2025

Finance & Personnel Committee

Finance & Personnel Committee meeting scheduled for July 8, 2025

The agenda provided consists of procedural boilerplate and document placeholders. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Finance & Personnel Committee approved the city AI policy

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy recommended by CVMIC. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

Tue Jul 8, 2025

Common Council

Council to discuss investment reallocation and West Stafford Street parking

The Common Council will consider an investment reallocation and alcohol permits for the Mill Street Festival. The body will also enter a closed session to negotiate the West Stafford Street Parking Lot Project.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $276,221 investment reallocation for ATC capital call

The council unanimously approved a $276,221 reallocation of investments to cover the Q3 American Transmission Company voluntary capital call. It also approved allowing alcohol sales at the July 12 Mill Street Festival from 9 am to 4 pm. Motions to enter closed and open sessions, and to authorize the city administrator to finalize property acquisition documents, were each approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Tue Jul 8, 2025

Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: Council approved $163,552 investment shift to cover ATC capital call

The Committee approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. It also approved a recommendation to reallocate $163,552 of investments to meet a $276,221 Q3 capital call from the American Transmission Company, with all members voting aye. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

Mon Jul 7, 2025

Library Board

Plymouth Library Board to discuss 2026 budget and facility expansion

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review June 2025 expenditures and discuss the 2026 budget. The board will also receive an update on the library's repair, renovation, and expansion project.

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✓ Decided: Board kept library open for Mill Street Festival, granting director early‑close discretion

The board approved the June 2, 2025 meeting minutes and the June 2025 expense report, both unanimously. It voted to table a proposed art‑print donation until the next meeting. It also decided to keep the library open during the Mill Street Festival while giving the director authority to close early if staff issues arise. All motions passed unanimously.

Tue Jul 1, 2025

Police & Fire Commission

Police and Fire Commission to review fire department reports and position descriptions

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to review the Fire Department's annual report and position descriptions. The body will also consider an update to the Citizen’s Complaint Appendix A.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes

The Plymouth Police and Fire Commission met on July 1, 2025 and approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. The commission heard reports from Fire Chief Ryan Pafford and Police Chief Ken Ruggles on department activities and incidents. The meeting was adjourned at 9:09 A.M.

Tue Jun 24, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council approved $6.99 M debt issuance and created Tax Incremental District 8

The Common Council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It created Tax Incremental District No. 8, approved its project plan and boundaries, and authorized the issuance of up to $6,990,000 in general obligation promissory notes. The council also approved a development agreement with LAG Family LLC and authorized acquisition and easement work for the West Stafford Parking Lot project. All motions passed with unanimous aye votes.

Tue Jun 10, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council approved Ordinance No. 11 to require property owners to maintain ground cover

The council approved the consent agenda and two extraterritorial Certified Survey Map applications. It adopted Ordinance No. 11 amending Section 15‑4‑5 of the municipal code to require property owners to install ground cover, and approved the 2024 wastewater compliance resolution. Additional approvals included a proclamation for American Legion Baseball Week and motions to enter closed and open sessions. The meeting was adjourned.

Thu Jun 5, 2025

Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Board granted variance for 413 North St. second‑story addition

The Board appointed William Barbierur as Pro Tem Chairperson by unanimous vote. It approved the May 1, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The variance request for a second‑story addition at 413 North St. was granted. The meeting was then adjourned.

Thu Jun 5, 2025

Library Board

Library Board meets for Ad Hoc Repair, Renovation, and Expansion Committee

The Library Board is meeting as an Ad Hoc Committee to discuss the repair, renovation, and expansion of the library. No specific action items or motions are listed in the provided agenda text.

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✓ Decided: Library Board approves RFP for library renovation master plan

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting. It also approved and released the request for proposals to develop a master plan for renovating the existing library building. The board decided to explore roadway‑safety options near the library entrance. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

Thu Jun 5, 2025

Joint Review Board

Joint Review Board to discuss proposed Tax Incremental District No. 8

The Joint Review Board will review a draft project plan for the creation of Tax Incremental District (TID) No. 8. This proposed rehabilitation district focuses on the downtown Laack Block redevelopment area and adjacent properties.

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✓ Decided: Don Pohlman appointed Chairperson of the Joint Review Board

The board nominated and unanimously approved Don Pohlman as Chairperson, closing nominations. The board reviewed the draft Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 8 and agreed to schedule a future meeting to consider its approval. No other actions were taken.

Thu Jun 5, 2025

Plan Commission

✓ Decided: Plan Commission approved Tax Incremental District No. 8 boundaries and project plan

The commission approved the minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting and three extraterritorial certified survey maps. It approved Aurora Health Care’s conditional use permit amendment and site plan to add four solar arrays, bringing the total to eight. The commission also approved the resolution establishing the boundaries and project plan for Tax Incremental District No. 8. Finally, it agreed to allow vertical additions to existing legal non‑conforming structures under specific conditions.

Wed Jun 4, 2025

Board of Review

Plymouth Board of Review to conduct property assessment hearings

The Board of Review will meet to verify the 2025 assessment process and review the assessment roll. The body will consider requests for notice waivers and conduct hearings for written objections to property assessments.

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Wed Jun 4, 2025

Housing Authority

Plymouth Housing Authority to review 2023-2024 audit and 2025 funding

The Plymouth Housing Authority will meet to discuss tenant concerns and review financial reports from May 2025. The body will consider a resolution for the Collins & Associates audit for 2023-2024 and discuss 2025 funding.

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✓ Decided: Board approves financial report, invoices, and 2023‑24 audit

The board approved the May 2025 Income and Expense report and authorized payment of the May 2025 invoices. A resolution to approve the 2023‑2024 Collins and Associates audit (Resolution 370) was also adopted. All motions were carried without recorded vote tallies.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

Police & Fire Commission

Police and Fire Commission to discuss Fire Department Lieutenant personnel matters

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to elect officers and review a citizen's complaint from Jonathan Woodward. The body will also enter a closed session to discuss employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data for a Fire Department Lieutenant.

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✓ Decided: Commission promoted Shane M. Adam to Fire Department Lieutenant

The Police & Fire Commission elected Mark Melcher as President, James Flanagan as Vice‑President, and Warren Wieser as Secretary. It approved the May 6, 2025 minutes and gave preliminary approval to a revised citizen‑complaint form. The commission entered a closed session, promoted Shane M. Adam to Lieutenant, and adjourned at 9:11 A.M.

Mon Jun 2, 2025

Common Council

Common Council to discuss City Administrator and Utilities Manager personnel matters

The Common Council will hold a special meeting to enter a closed session. The body will discuss and potentially take action regarding the employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation of the City Administrator / Utilities Manager.

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✓ Decided: Council approved City Administrator contract amendment #1

The council voted unanimously to enter a closed session, then returned to open session. It approved the City Administrator contract amendment #1. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

Mon Jun 2, 2025

Library Board

Library Board to discuss Monarch Network equipment and renovation updates

The Plymouth Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve May 2025 expenditures and minutes. The board will receive an update on the library's repair, renovation, and expansion project and discuss a Memorandum of Understanding for Monarch Network equipment.

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✓ Decided: Board approved paying the staff picnic meal from the unrestricted donation fund

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting. A motion to pay the main staff picnic meal from the unrestricted donation fund also passed unanimously. The board adjourned the meeting at 6:56 p.m.

Tue May 27, 2025

Finance & Personnel Committee

Finance & Personnel Committee meeting scheduled for May 27, 2025

The provided agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and document placeholders. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the text.

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✓ Decided: Mike Penkwitz named chair; committee backs Altec bucket truck for 2027

The committee unanimously approved the February 11, 2025 meeting minutes. They appointed Mike Penkwitz as chairperson by unanimous vote. The members agreed to move forward with purchasing an Altec 55’ bucket truck for delivery in 2027. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

Tue May 27, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved a $350,000 RLF loan for Precision Floors and Décor

The council approved Ordinance No. 10, amending the City Administrator’s duties related to Tax Increment Financing (TIF). It also approved the new TIF application process and associated fee. Additionally, the council approved a $350,000 Rural Land Fund loan request for Precision Floors and Décor’s expansion project at 24 S Highland Ave. All votes were unanimous.

Tue May 27, 2025

Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes

The council approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting with a unanimous aye vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous aye vote. No other actions were decided; the ground‑cover ordinance was discussed and staff will draft a proposal.

Tue May 13, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council approved rezoning of 66 acres to Heavy Industrial

The council approved Ordinance No. 8, amending the comprehensive plan to change 66 acres at 1587 Highway 57 from agricultural to industrial. It also approved Ordinance No. 9, rezoning the same parcel to the Heavy‑Industrial district. Both motions passed unanimously.

Tue May 13, 2025

Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved April minutes and adjourned the meeting

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the April 29, 2025 meeting. They also unanimously voted to adjourn the May 13, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting. No other actions were decided during the session.

Tue May 6, 2025

Police & Fire Commission

Commission to consider fire department candidate in closed session

The Police and Fire Commission will consider approving minutes from April meetings, review an update on a citizen complaint from Jonathan Woodward, and receive reports from police and fire chiefs. They will also review and approve updated fire department position descriptions. The commission will then enter closed session to discuss employment matters related to a fire department candidate.

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✓ Decided: Fire department job descriptions approved by the commission

The commission approved the updated fire department position job descriptions for Certified Firefighter, Lieutenant, Captain, Assistant Chief – EMS and Health & Safety, and Assistant Chief – Operations and Training. The minutes from the April 8 and April 14 meetings were also approved. A citizen complaint from Jonathan Woodward and a motion to enter closed session were each tabled until a future meeting.

Mon May 5, 2025

Library Board

Plymouth Library Board to elect officers and discuss facility expansion

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to elect officers and form an Ad Hoc Personnel Committee. The board will also review April 2025 expenditures and receive an update on the Library Repair, Renovation and Expansion Project.

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✓ Decided: Board sets monthly Hoopla budget and blocks non-reimbursing municipalities

The board approved the April 7 minutes and the April 2025 expense report. Officers were elected and a personnel committee was formed. A motion to establish a monthly budget for Hoopla services and to block municipalities and non‑Wisconsin residents that do not reimburse the library passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 pm.

Thu May 1, 2025

Plan Commission

✓ Decided: Plan Commission approved an 8,000‑sq‑ft expansion at 24 S. Highland Ave.

The commission approved the April 3, 2025 minutes and elected Greg Hildebrand as Vice‑Chairman. It approved the site plan for an 8,000‑square‑foot expansion at 24 S. Highland Avenue. The commission also moved the July 3 meeting to July 10, postponed a survey‑map discussion, and adjourned.

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Thu May 1, 2025

Board of Appeals

✓ Decided: Board grants variance for 313 Forest Ave single‑family home

The Board of Appeals unanimously approved the November 7, 2024 meeting minutes. It granted a variance to Meyer Inc. for lot frontage and minimum lot width at 313 Forest Avenue in the R‑2 district. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

Thu May 1, 2025

Library Board

Library Board ad hoc committee meeting with no listed action items

This is a meeting of the Ad Hoc Library Repair, Renovation, and Expansion Committee of the Plymouth Library Board. The agenda includes only references to a PDF packet, agenda, and minutes, with no specific discussion items or decisions listed. The meeting appears to be procedural or administrative in nature.

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✓ Decided: Board approved prior minutes and agreed to develop RFP for library space study

The Library Board unanimously approved the March 20, 2025 minutes. The board discussed short‑term repair priorities for 2026‑2028 but took no formal action. The board agreed staff will prepare an RFP to analyze internal space needs, will keep the original 1915 library structure in mind for future renovations, and will explore an option to purchase nearby property. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Tue Apr 29, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council rezoned 6.875‑acre parcel to multi‑family residential district

The Common Council approved the consent agenda, which included extensions of the fairground curfew, the Memorial Day Parade, and several temporary wine/beer licenses for community events. Council members confirmed mayoral appointments to the Joint Review Board, Police & Fire Commission, and Plan Commission, as well as new Library Board and Room Tax Commission members. The council also approved an easement with ATC for Substation #5, a health‑insurance broker contract, a certified survey map for two parcels, and Ordinance No. 7 rezoning the 6.875‑acre parcel from R‑5 to R‑4. Motions to enter closed and open sessions were carried, and the meeting adjourned unanimously.

Tue Apr 29, 2025

Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: City Council approved February 27, 2025 minutes unanimously

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from the February 27, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. A presentation on the Sheboygan County Housing Coalition was given. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

Wed Apr 23, 2025

Redevelopment Authority

✓ Decided: RDA approved new park statue location and recommended 'Family Dynamics'

The board approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting. It voted unanimously to move the location of the park statue and to recommend that the City Council approve the art piece “Family Dynamics” by Paul Bobrowitz. The meeting was then adjourned.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Jeff Tauscheck elected Council President

The Common Council approved the minutes from the April 8 meeting unanimously. Jeff Tauscheck was elected Council President by a unanimous vote. The council also approved a series of mayoral appointments, including Finance/Personnel and Public Works/Utility, as well as several committee and board appointments.

Mon Apr 14, 2025

Police & Fire Commission

Closed session to discuss Fire Department officer hiring

The Police & Fire Commission will hold a closed session to discuss the hiring process for Fire Department officers. The meeting includes only procedural motions to enter and exit closed session, followed by adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved conditional firefighter hires and changed session status

The commission moved into a closed session to discuss fire department hiring data, then returned to open session. It approved conditional employment offers to Zachary Schuh and Amber Shisler as firefighters, pending background and medical/drug screening. The meeting was adjourned at 6:14 P.M.

Wed Apr 9, 2025

Housing Authority

Housing Authority to discuss 5-year Capital Plan and HOTMA implementation

The Plymouth Housing Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting to approve financial reports, review tenant concerns, and discuss key operational and capital items. The board will consider the 5-year Capital Fund Program (CFP) plan for 2025-2029, including a Project Needs Assessment (PNA) and Resolution 369, as well as a potential maintenance wage increase. Also on the agenda is implementation of HOTMA regulations, board approval for training, and updates on the waiting list and vacant units.

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✓ Decided: Board approved April invoices and placed Resolution 369 on hold

The board approved the March meeting minutes and the March income‑expense report. All April 2025 invoices were approved for payment. Resolution 369 was temporarily put on hold and the Executive Director was authorized to attend HOTMA compliance training if needed.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $1.35M street project contract and related items

The Common Council approved the consent agenda and adopted Ordinance No. 6 amending sign‑height restrictions. It awarded the 2025 Street Project to David Tener Corporation for $1,353,509.89 and approved a construction‑management agreement with Kapur & Associates for $98,970.00. Additional approvals included a rapid flashing beacon project, utility and encroachment easements for LAG Family LLC, and a motion to enter closed session for West Stafford Street Parking Lot negotiations.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

Police & Fire Commission

Police and Fire Commission to review department positions and personnel matters

The Police and Fire Commission will review Fire Department position descriptions and Appendix B. The body will also address a citizen's complaint from Jonathan Woodward and conduct a probationary period review for Captain Hogue.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved fire department job descriptions and extended a captain's probation

The Plymouth Police & Fire Commission approved Appendix B on promotion probation, adopted several fire department job descriptions, and extended Captain Damian Hogue's probation by six months. The commission also approved the March 3 meeting minutes, tabled a citizen complaint, and adjourned the meeting.

Mon Apr 7, 2025

Library Board

Library Board to vote on policy revisions, furniture, and new passes

The Plymouth Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve March 2025 expenditures and consider action items including revisions to the Safe Child Policy and Program and Display Policy, as well as new Experience Passes and furniture purchases. An update on the library's repair, renovation, and expansion project is scheduled under unfinished business.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved new furniture, experience passes, and policy updates

The Plymouth Public Library Board approved the meeting minutes and the March 2025 financial report, both unanimously. It also approved the purchase of new upstairs furniture, new experience passes for local attractions, and revisions to the safe child and program/display policies, all with unanimous votes. All actions were funded from existing budget sources.

Thu Apr 3, 2025

Plan Commission

✓ Decided: Plan Commission recommended rezoning 66.27 acres to Heavy Industrial

The commission approved site‑plan applications for Taco Bell, a 660 sq ft garage on North Street, a 12,000 sq ft Plymouth Utilities garage, and a 748 sq ft police garage, all with unanimous aye votes. It also recommended the City Council adopt a Comprehensive Plan map change from Agricultural to Industrial and rezone a 66.27‑acre parcel to Heavy Industrial, with one abstention. Additional approvals included a certified survey map creating two parcels, a rezoning of a 6.875‑acre lot to R‑4 Multi‑Family, and a preliminary plat for a 94‑lot residential subdivision. All motions carried.

Tue Mar 25, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council approved development agreement for 94‑home subdivision

The council approved the consent agenda items, including waiving park shelter fees for the Fallooza Fall Festival. It authorized an early distribution of TID #4 funds to the Plymouth School District and approved a development agreement with New Summits LLC/SCEDC for a 94‑home subdivision. The council also approved $23,717 for replacement of the Sunset Rd tornado siren, a raze or repair order for the north building at parcel 59271822060, and a deferred compensation package for the City Administrator/Utilities Manager. All motions passed with unanimous aye votes.

Thu Mar 20, 2025

Library Board

Library Board ad hoc committee meeting on repair, renovation, expansion

The Library Board's ad hoc committee is meeting to review documents related to library repair, renovation, and expansion. The agenda lists only the consideration of meeting materials, with no specific decisions or discussions outlined.

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✓ Decided: Committee adjourned unanimously

The Ad Hoc Library Repair, Renovation, and Expansion Committee held a meeting with no substantive actions taken. Members reviewed a space needs analysis and discussed next steps for a comprehensive plan due by July 31, 2026. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

Thu Mar 13, 2025

Notice of Quorum

Notice of quorum for Chamber dinner; no city business conducted

This is a notice that a quorum of multiple city boards may attend the annual Chamber of Commerce dinner, but no city business will be conducted and no action will be taken. The agenda is purely procedural, consisting only of this notice.

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Tue Mar 11, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $19,726 purchase of electronic poll books

The Common Council approved the purchase of an additional Badger Book electronic poll book system from Converge Technology Solutions for $19,726, with implementation targeted by February 2026. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included the Farmers Market at Stayer Park with a waived shelter fee, and appointed William McCreedy to the Housing Authority. A claim from Spectrasite Communications was denied in open session after closed session discussion.

Thu Mar 6, 2025

Redevelopment Authority

✓ Decided: Plymouth RDA increases sign and facade grant amounts

The Plymouth Redevelopment Authority voted to increase grant amounts for qualified facade improvements to 50% of total cost up to $5,000, with amounts above $5,000 requiring RDA approval, and for qualified signage grants to 50% of total cost up to $500. The board also approved the minutes from the November 7, 2024 meeting and discussed an art installation for the downtown pocket park, agreeing to ask two artists for modifications.

Thu Mar 6, 2025

Plan Commission

✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves 55+ housing project with 105 units at 2831 Eastern Avenue

The Plymouth Plan Commission approved a conditional use permit and site plan for a 55+ multi-family residential development at 2831 Eastern Avenue, consisting of two buildings with 54 and 51 units respectively. The project, submitted by North Town Partners, will be built in phases, with Phase 1 expected to be complete by summer 2026. The Commission also recommended approval of an ordinance amendment to modify wall sign height restrictions and allow ground signs in larger multi-family residential districts.

Wed Mar 5, 2025

Housing Authority

Plymouth Housing Authority to discuss blacktop estimates and commissioner candidates

The Plymouth Housing Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting on March 5, 2025, to review and approve the February income and expense report and March invoices. The board will discuss project considerations including blacktop estimates and replacing closet doors in units, and consider Resolution 368 regarding commissioner candidates. Tenant updates include filled vacancies and a new move-in.

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✓ Decided: Housing Authority appoints William McCreedy to five-year board term

The Plymouth Housing Authority Board of Commissioners approved the February meeting minutes, the February 2025 income and expense report, and payment of March 2025 invoices. They also voted to appoint William McCreedy to a five-year term via Resolution 368. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Mar 4, 2025

Police & Fire Commission

Police and Fire Commission to review probation status of two officers, approve EMS job description

The Police and Fire Commission will consider reports from police and fire chiefs, review the probation status of AC McCoy and Captain Wagner, and review/approve a job description for Fire Department Emergency Medical Personnel. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss conformity with job descriptions.

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✓ Decided: Plymouth Fire Commission grants Captain Wagner another year of probation

The Plymouth Police and Fire Commission approved another year of probation for Captain Ryan Wagner, whose probation requirements were delayed by his Paramedic classes. The commission also approved the "Fire Department Emergency Medical Personnel" job description and received updates from the police and fire chiefs. No other formal actions were taken.

Mon Mar 3, 2025

Library Board

Library Board to discuss renovation project and new salary schedule

The Plymouth Public Library Board of Trustees will consider approval of February 2025 expenditures, act on revisions to the Circulation Policy and Meeting Room Policy, and receive an update on the Library Repair, Renovation and Expansion Project. The board will also enter closed session to discuss employee compensation, including the 2025 salary schedule. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

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✓ Decided: Library board approves circulation policy, meeting room changes, staff salaries

The Plymouth Public Library Board of Trustees approved a formalized circulation policy, a revised meeting room policy, and updated 2025 staff salaries. The board also approved the February financial report and the previous meeting's minutes, and discussed items for the upcoming Repair, Renovation, and Expansion committee meeting.

Thu Feb 27, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council adopts 2025 salary schedule, police evidence bank account

The Common Council approved Resolution No. 2 adopting the 2025 Salary Schedule, with market adjustments possibly phased over 2-3 years due to budget constraints. It also approved Resolution No. 3 establishing a Police Evidence Bank Account for restricted funds, and approved an amendment with the Police Department Employees' Association changing its bargaining agent. In closed session, the council denied a claim from Brenda Woodas, approved updated 2025 wages for non-union full-time employees, and approved appraisal services from MJBarnes & Associate, LLC.

Thu Feb 27, 2025

Public Works & Utilities Committee

Public Works & Utilities Committee meeting scheduled for February 27, 2025

The provided agenda contains only procedural document references. There are no specific discussion items or decisions listed in the text.

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✓ Decided: Committee hears dam project delayed 4-5 months; design due April

The committee approved the January 14, 2025 meeting minutes. They received updates on the municipal dam project, which is delayed 4-5 months due to access negotiations, with preliminary design in April, final design in June, DNR submission in July, and construction starting June 2026. They also discussed lead lateral replacement requirements, noting a 2037 deadline for utility-owned laterals and 44 applicants in the loan program. No formal decisions were made on these items.

Thu Feb 27, 2025

Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: Committee advances tornado siren replacement to Council

The Committee of the Whole discussed the failed tornado siren at Sunset Dr. and decided to forward the matter to the City Council for a final decision. No formal vote was taken on the repair or replacement options, but the committee concluded to advance it to Council.

Tue Feb 11, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council approves parking and dog park ordinance updates

The Plymouth Common Council approved two ordinances: one updating parking requirements for the new R-6 high-density multi-family district, and another updating rules for dogs in parks and cemeteries, requiring leashes. Both passed unanimously. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a change of agent for Walgreens' alcohol license and a room tax permit for Booking.com. No items were removed from the consent agenda.

Tue Feb 11, 2025

Police & Fire Commission

Commission to review probation of McCoy and Wagner, discuss hiring

The Police and Fire Commission will consider approving the January 7 minutes and receive reports from the police and fire chiefs. They will discuss updates to position descriptions, including an EMS position description. The commission will conduct a one-year probation review for appointees AC J. McCoy and Captain R. Wagner, and receive an update on the fire department's new candidate hiring process.

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✓ Decided: Police and Fire Commission reviews personnel updates, defers decisions

The Plymouth Police and Fire Commission met on February 11, 2025, and approved the minutes from January 7, 2024. No substantive decisions were made; items such as the Fire Department Emergency Medical Personnel position description and probation reviews for Assistant Chief Jason McCoy and Captain Ryan Wagner were discussed and deferred to the next meeting. Reports were given on training, equipment storage, and a non-working warning siren.

Tue Feb 11, 2025

Finance & Personnel Committee

Finance & Personnel Committee meeting agenda provided without item details

The provided agenda contains only document placeholders and no specific action items, proposals, or discussion topics. It is procedural boilerplate.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends new salary schedule from comp study

The Finance & Personnel Committee approved the minutes from September 24, 2024, and recommended that the Common Council adopt a new salary schedule based on a Compensation and Classification Study presented by McGrath consultants. The study aims to align pay with market rates and support workforce recruitment and retention. The recommendation passed unanimously.

Thu Feb 6, 2025

Plan Commission

✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves Toro smoking shelter site plan

The Plymouth Plan Commission approved a site plan for a 900-square-foot smoking shelter at The Toro Company, 3424 County Road PP, with all members voting in favor. The commission also reviewed a concept plan for a condominium development by Nass Builders LLC at 5874 N. Pleasant View Rd, providing feedback and requiring further studies before a formal site plan review. No other substantive decisions were made.

Wed Feb 5, 2025

Housing Authority

Housing Authority to vote on flat rent, electrical allowance, and parking lot repairs

The Plymouth Housing Authority will consider Resolution 367 adjusting flat rent and electrical allowances, review a part-time wage increase for Executive Director Bob Hemauer, and discuss candidates for a commissioner vacancy. The board will also approve the January 2025 income/expense report and February invoices, and explore replacing blacktop in the north and south parking lots as a future project.

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✓ Decided: Housing Authority approves 2025 flat rent and electrical allowance

The Plymouth Housing Authority board approved Resolution #367 setting the 2025 flat rent and electrical allowance, and approved part-time employment for Robert Hermauer. They also approved the January financial report and February invoices, and discussed tenant moves and LED lighting upgrades.

Mon Feb 3, 2025

Library Board

Plymouth Library Board to review 2024 final expenses and state annual report

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve library expenditures for 2024 and January 2025. The body will also address the 2024 State Annual Report and a parental/guardian information handout.

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✓ Decided: Library board approves 2024 annual report and new parent guide

The Plymouth Public Library Board approved the 2024 annual report submitted to the state of Wisconsin, the financial report for final 2024 expenses and January 2025 expenses, and minutes from the January 6 meeting. A new guide for parents or guardians of child library cardholders was also approved. The board discussed forming an ad hoc committee for library repair, renovation, and expansion, but no formal action was taken.

Tue Jan 28, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council creates library repair, renovation, expansion committee

The Common Council approved Resolution No. 1 of 2025 to create an Ad Hoc Library Repair, Renovation, and Expansion Committee, with one dissenting vote. The council also approved several contracts and agreements, including professional services for fiber extension, a solar panel amendment for the Sugar Shack, and equipment replacements for the wastewater treatment plant.

Tue Jan 28, 2025

Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: Council weighs allowing outdoor alcohol at events, discusses sign rules

The Committee of the Whole discussed enforcement of the outdoor alcohol ordinance at special events, with Police Chief Ruggles seeking guidance on how far attendees may wander with open containers. No formal decision was made. The committee also discussed a potential code change to allow commercial wall signs higher on buildings, following Sargento's denied request, and reached consensus to refer the matter to the Plan Commission.

Tue Jan 14, 2025

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council approves detached heating system regulations and rezoning

The Plymouth Common Council approved three ordinances: one regulating detached heating systems, and two related to rezoning a parcel from commercial to residential for a multi-family project. They also approved a passthrough agreement for Ski Hill construction and denied a bartender license.

Tue Jan 14, 2025

Public Works & Utilities Committee

Agenda lacks discussion items; only document links provided

The Public Works and Utilities Committee meeting agenda for January 14, 2025, contains only links to the agenda, packet, and minutes PDFs. No specific discussion items, resolutions, or public hearings are listed. This appears to be a procedural or placeholder agenda.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends creating two Lead Lineman positions

The Public Works & Utilities Committee recommended that the Common Council approve a Lead Lineman job description, creating two crew leader roles without adding new positions. The committee also received an update on the Rapid Flashing Beacons project, noting that one beacon at Eastern Ave and South St. is installed and the second at Eastern Ave and N Bruns Ave is scheduled for summer 2025.

Tue Jan 14, 2025

Committee of the Whole

✓ Decided: Council discusses updating dog ordinance for city parks

The Committee of the Whole discussed updating outdated city ordinances that restrict dogs in parks, with staff recommending allowing leashed dogs in parks and off-leash in the fenced dog park. No formal decision was made; the committee directed staff to work with the attorney to draft an ordinance for future Council consideration.

Thu Jan 9, 2025

Plan Commission

✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves four site plans, including boutique hotel project

The Plymouth Plan Commission approved four site plans: an 8x8 shed at Arch Electric, parking lot resurfacing/expansion at Weber Family Station, an expansion at Masters Gallery Foods, and a building rehabilitation for a 35-room boutique hotel at 225-227 E. Mill St. & 52 S. Stafford St. The commission also recommended an ordinance amendment to update parking requirements in the R-6 district. All votes were unanimous.

Wed Jan 8, 2025

Housing Authority

Plymouth Housing Authority to discuss parking lot repairs and commissioner appointment

The Housing Authority will review financial reports and invoices for December 2024 and January 2025. The body will discuss the replacement of blacktop in the north and south parking lots and a commissioner appointment.

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✓ Decided: Housing Authority approves December finances and January invoices

The Plymouth Housing Authority Board of Commissioners held a routine monthly meeting, approving the December 2024 meeting minutes, the December income and expense report, and January 2025 invoices. No major policy decisions were made; the board discussed tenant vacancies, parking lot repaving, and commissioner recruitment.

Tue Jan 7, 2025

Police & Fire Commission

Police and Fire Commission to review firefighter job description

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to review and approve the job description for a Certified Firefighter One. The commission will also receive an update on hiring for new candidates in the Fire Department.

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✓ Decided: Police and Fire Commission approves Firefighter One job description

The Plymouth Police and Fire Commission approved the Fire Department Certified One job description dated October 15, 2025, as presented by Fire Chief Ryan Pafford. The commission also approved the minutes from the December 3, 2024 meeting. Reports from the police and fire chiefs covered hiring progress, community events, and training updates, but no other formal decisions were made.

Mon Jan 6, 2025

Library Board

Library Board to act on expansion committee, discuss policy changes

The Board will decide to approve December 2024 expenses and form an ad hoc Library Expansion Committee. They will discuss a policy revision on bulletin boards and materials racks, and consider a new job description for a Young Adult Librarian. Updates on the library expansion project, strategic plan activities for 2025, and the state annual report will also be presented.

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✓ Decided: Library board approves policy revisions and new ad hoc committee rep

The Plymouth Public Library Board approved revisions to the Bulletin Board and Materials Rack Policy and reclassified the Young Adult Specialist position to Young Adult Librarian. They also approved M. Kaczkowski as the board's representative for a new ad hoc Library Expansion Committee. The board discussed the library expansion project and strategic plan activities but took no other formal actions.