Plymouth public meetings in 2025

Library Board

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.

• Ad Hoc Library Repair - Renovation and Expansion Committee discussion

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.

• Approved November 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided community room will not be blocked off for after‑hour rentals (no vote recorded)
• Narrowed library design options to option 2 and option 3 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Notice of Quorum

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.

Police & Fire Commission

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.

• Approve December 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period for persons desiring to be heard
• Discussion with IPA regarding fire chief recruitment

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.

• Approved December 2, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:15 A.M. (motion carried)

Notice of Quorum

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.

Common Council

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.

• Approved Ordinance 18 changing land use to residential (all voted aye)
• Approved Ordinance 19 updating sexual offender code (all voted aye)
• Approved Certified Survey Map dividing parcel 59271829210 (all voted aye)
• Approved side agreement with Glacier Transit & Storage for demolition grant (all voted aye)
• Approved letter of agreement with Mueller Communications for public safety staffing study (all voted aye)
• Approved Center of Health and Wellness Services Agreement with Prevea (all voted aye)
• Approved purchase of wood chipper from Brooks Tractor for $69,619.20 (all voted aye)
• Approved purchase of skid steer and attachments from Miller Implement for $144,545.99 (all voted aye)

Plan Commission

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.

• Approve November 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommend Common Council approve rezoning of 10.6875 acres to R‑4 Multi‑Family Residential (unanimous)
• Provide positive feedback on Pleasant View Road concept plan and direct staff to assist with approvals (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Housing Authority

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.

• Approval of November 2025 income and expense report
• Approval of November 2025 invoices
• Recognition of tenant concerns – unit updates and Christmas party
• Secretary’s report – NSPIRE inspection
• Discussion of potential plumbing updates

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.

• Approved November 5 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved November 2025 income and expense report (motion carried)
• Authorized payment of all November 2025 invoices (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:50 am (motion carried)

Police & Fire Commission

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.

• Review of revised Fire Chief’s Position Description
• Closed session for Police Department officer discipline review

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.

• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Entered closed session (motion carried)
• Returned to open session (motion carried)
• Approved revised Fire Chief Position Description (motion carried)
• Forward revised description to Common Council packet (action assigned)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:23 A.M. (motion carried)

Library Board

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.

• Approval of October and November 2025 library expenditures
• Adoption of a Bad Weather Policy
• Action on Strategic Plan Activities for 2026
• Discussion and possible action on grant purchases
• Update on Library Repair, Renovation and Expansion Project

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.

• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Approved October‑November 2025 financial report (unanimously)
• Approved revised bad weather policy (unanimously)
• Approved 2026 strategic plan activities (unanimously)
• Approved purchase of Discovery Table and interactive touchscreen gaming table with grant funds (unanimously)

Redevelopment Authority

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.

• Approved October 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved plaque option 2 for Family Dynamics statue (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Common Council

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.

• Approved consent agenda (all voted aye)
• Adopted 2026 salary schedule with 2.7% inflation factor (all voted aye)
• Approved second amendment to Sugar Shack maintenance agreement (all voted aye)
• Approved professional services agreement with Kapur and Associates for STH 57 water main and sewer extension (all voted aye)
• Approved filing of WPPI Member Revolving Loan Fund application for Substation fiber project (all voted aye)
• Approved city cost‑share of $12,456 for Ski Hill parking lot (all voted aye)
• Approved IPA Fire Chief recruitment proposal (all voted aye)
• Approved Resolution 15 establishing 2026 compensation for non‑union employees (all voted aye)

Committee of the Whole

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.

• Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous aye vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye vote)

Police & Fire Commission

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.

• Approval of November 4, 2025 minutes
• Review Fire Chief's Position Description
• Determine Fire Chief hiring process

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.

• Approved minutes of November 4, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved Innovative Public Advisors bid for fire chief search at $12,750 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:30 p.m. (motion carried)

Library Board

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.

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.

• Approved October 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:30 PM (unanimous aye)

Common Council

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.

• Approved Resolution 12 adopting the 2025 budget and 1.00% property tax levy (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 17 amending zoning code for public parking lots and utility uses (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 13 accepting ownership of public improvements from Wangard Development (unanimous)
• Approved Ski Hill License Agreement amendment for Nutt Hill gravel lots (unanimous)
• Approved Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map for Mooney Road (unanimous)
• Approved Extraterritorial final plat for “The Preserve at Plymouth” residential subdivision (unanimous, Sande recused)
• Approved $284,500 contract with Sabel Mechanical for Clarifier #20 rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved easement with Wisconsin Public Service for gas service at Nutt Hill (unanimous)

Plan Commission

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.

• Approved extraterritorial certified survey map for Mooney Road parcels (W5936) – unanimous
• Approved extraterritorial final plat for “The Preserve at Plymouth” residential subdivision – unanimous
• Approved comprehensive plan amendment to change 66.49‑acre parcel from agricultural to residential – unanimous
• Approved certified survey map to divide that parcel into ~55.8‑acre and ~10.7‑acre lots – unanimous
• Approved rezoning petition to change ~55.8‑acre lot from Agricultural to R‑5 Traditional Neighborhood District, contingent on developer agreement – unanimous
• Approved zoning code update permitting city‑owned gravel parking lots in Agricultural, Conservancy, and Central Business districts – unanimous

Housing Authority

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.

• Approval of minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting
• Discussion and approval of the October 2025 income and expense report
• Discussion and approval of October 2025 invoices
• Old business: plumbing projects and estimates
• New business: vote on a new facility application

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.

• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved October 2025 Income and Expense report (motion carried)
• Approved payment of all October 2025 invoices (motion carried)
• Unanimously approved Hauke plumbing proposal to clean drains (unanimous vote)
• Ordered fire extinguishers for installation in each unit (decision)
• Voted to start using new applications on Jan 1, 2026 (motion carried)
• Resolved insurance compliance issues (decision)
• Planned Christmas party for Dec 17, 2025 (detail)

Police & Fire Commission

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.

• Approval of October 7, 2025 minutes
• Reports from the Chiefs of Police and Fire Departments

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.

• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:00 A.M. (motion carried)

Common Council

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.

• Approved consent agenda items (all aye)
• Adopted proclamation for Nathaniel Goldmann (unanimous aye)
• Approved Ordinance No. 16 amending zoning notice requirements (all aye)
• Approved Electric Systems Study with Forster Electrical Engineering (all aye)

Committee of the Whole

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.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:56 PM (unanimous)

Library Board

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.

• Ad Hoc Library Repair, Renovation and Expansion Committee discussion

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.

• Approved September 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous aye)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye)

Board of Appeals

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.

• Approval of October 2, 2025 minutes
• Consideration of Petition # 2025-01
• Request to reside at 31 Selma St.
• Sex Offender Residency and Activity Restrictions exemption

Redevelopment Authority

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.

• Approved April 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved $6,000 contribution to downtown garbage receptacle upgrade (unanimous aye vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye vote)

Common Council

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.

• Approved Ordinance No. 15 annexing four parcels (6‑1)
• Approved Elite Builders bid for Utilities Storage Building up to $1,614,918.56 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Employee Handbook (unanimous)
• Approved State Municipal Financial Agreement with WisDOT for Highway 67 design (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Amy Odekirk to Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Moved to Closed Session (unanimous)
• Moved back to Open Session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

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.

• Approved September 9 minutes (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved dog park beautification project proposal (committee agreement)
• Approved ski‑hill parking request (committee agreement)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye vote)

Police & Fire Commission

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.

• Public comments from persons desiring to be heard
• Consideration and approval of September 2, 2025 minutes
• Update on the probation period of Captain Hogue
• Reports from the Chiefs of Police and Fire Departments

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.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Extended Captain Hogue probation until Jan 2026 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:30 A.M. (motion carried)

Library Board

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.

• Approval of September 2025 Library Expenditures
• Adoption of the 2026 Library Budget
• Update on Library Repair, Renovation and Expansion Project
• Adoption of Bereavement Gift Policy
• Approval of Appendix F Monarch System Agreement

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.

• Approved recommendation of the 2026 budget to the Common Council (unanimous)
• Approved bereavement‑gift policy with a $75.00 budget line (unanimous)
• Approved substitute staff job description (unanimous)
• Approved Appendix F to the Monarch System Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 holiday closure dates (unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of the November meeting unless an emergency (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

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.

• Appoint Chairperson
• Approve June 5, 2025 minutes
• Training on 11-2-17 of the Plymouth Municipal Code regarding sexual offenders
• Approve Sex Offender Appeal Procedures

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.

• Appointed John Nelson as chairperson (unanimous aye)
• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous aye)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye)

Plan Commission

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.

• Approved condo plat for 2615 Eastern Avenue (all voted aye)
• Recommended update to Section 13-1-192 public noticing requirement (all voted aye)
• Approved September 4, 2025 minutes (all voted aye)
• Elected Ron Nicolaus as vice‑chairman (all voted aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:16 pm (all voted aye)

Common Council

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.

• Approved Ordinance No. 14 on play vehicles and electric scooters (unanimous aye)
• Approved consent agenda items, including utility write‑offs of $646.30 (unanimous aye)
• Appointed Dana Haucke to Public Works/Utility Committee until 2026 (unanimous aye)
• Entered closed session per Wis. Stat. 19.85 (unanimous aye)
• Entered open session after closed session (unanimous aye)
• Directed City Attorney to pursue code violations at 12 S Milwaukee St (unanimous aye)
• Adjourned meeting to October 14, 2025 (unanimous aye)

Finance & Personnel Committee

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.

• Approved September 9 minutes (unanimous aye)
• Recommended Council approve Employee Handbook (unanimous aye)

Notice of Quorum

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.

• City Park Open House – informational event, no business or decisions
• Location: Fire Department Training Center, 128 Smith St., Plymouth
• Date & time: September 24, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Notice of Quorum

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.

• Coffee with Council – District 4 at Hartman’s Bakery, 433 E. Mill St, 8:30‑9:30 AM

Library Board

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.

• Discussion of library repair, renovation, and expansion

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.

• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous aye vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye vote)

Housing Authority

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.

• Approval of August 2025 income and expense report
• Approval of August 2025 invoices
• Discussion of lease and application updates
• Review of weatherization program
• Facility insurance renewal

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.

• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved August 2025 income and expense report (motion carried)
• Authorized payment of all August 2025 invoices (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:15 a.m. (motion carried)

Common Council

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.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Dana Pittner‑Haucke as District 1 Alderperson (5‑1‑1)
• Approved Constitution Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 11 amending zoning and subdivision fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved claim from NJC Painting Inc (unanimous)
• Moved meeting into closed session (unanimous)
• Moved meeting back into open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance & Personnel Committee

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.

• Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous aye vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:41 PM (unanimous aye vote)

Committee of the Whole

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.

• Approved minutes from August 12, 2025 (unanimous aye vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:55 PM (unanimous aye vote)

Library Board

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.

• Digital Services Plan 2026
• Budget 2026 discussion
• Library Repair, Renovation and Expansion Project update
• Bereavement Gift Policy
• August 2025 library expenditures

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.

• Approved minutes of August 4, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved August 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved digital services plan for 2026 (unanimous)
• Tabled procedure for purchasing bereavement gifts until next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved closed session to discuss 2026 staff salaries and Director evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved open session motion (unanimous)
• Approved Library Director’s evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 staff salaries as presented (unanimous)

Plan Commission

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.

• Approved 432 sq ft garage site plan at 615 E Main St (all aye)
• Approved additional parking and gravel trailer area for JJ Coolers LLC at 3950 CTH PP (all aye)
• Approved minor revisions to Sargento Cheese site plan (all aye, Commissioner Schellin abstaining)
• Accepted TIA findings for Sargento facility (all aye, Commissioner Schellin abstaining)
• Recommended fee‑schedule update to Common Council (all aye)

Common Council

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.

• Approved Consent Agenda (all aye)
• Approved Ordinance No. 13 on sexual offenders (all aye)
• Approved Certified Survey Map to split Kiley Way parcel (all aye)
• Approved Police Union Contract 2026‑2028 (all aye)
• Denied DePagter claim (aye, 1 abstain)
• Appointed Angie Matzdorf to Plan Commission (mayor appointment)
• Entered closed session (all aye)
• Adjourned meeting to Sep 9 2025 (unanimous aye)

Finance & Personnel Committee

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.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous aye)
• Approved Ordinance No. 13 repealing/recreating Section 11‑2‑17 (unanimous aye)
• Approved Certified Survey Map dividing parcel on Kiley Way/Walton Dr. (unanimous aye)
• Appointed Angie Matzdorf to Plan Commission (mayor appointment)
• Approved Police Union Contract 2026‑2028 (unanimous aye)
• Denied claim from Jessica DePagter (all aye, 1 abstention)
• Moved to closed session for specified items (unanimous aye)
• Adjourned meeting to September 9, 2025 (unanimous aye)

Common Council

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.

• Approved consent agenda (all aye)
• Adopted Resolution No. 10 commending Alderman Hildebrand (all aye)
• Approved proclamation recognizing Ben Phillips (unanimous aye)
• Accepted 2024 audit reports and financial statements (all aye)
• Approved Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map for parcels 59016217350 & 59016217360 (all aye)
• Approved library renovation proposal from Somerville Architects/Engineers (6 aye, 2 no)
• Adjourned meeting to August 26, 2025 (unanimous aye)

Finance & Personnel Committee

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.

• Approved July 29 minutes (unanimous aye)
• Approved closed session (unanimous aye)
• Approved open session (unanimous aye)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye)

Committee of the Whole

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.

• Approved July 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous aye vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye vote)

Plan Commission

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.

• Approved minutes from July 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved extraterritorial certified survey map for parcels 59016217350 & 59016217360 (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 216 Western Ave shed (unanimous)
• Tabled site plan for 615 E. Main St garage (applicant absent)
• Approved site plan for 716‑744 N. Pleasant View Road clubhouse and parking expansion (unanimous)
• Approved parcel split for 59271827950 into 1.81‑acre and 1.4‑acre lots (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Premier Financial Credit Union building at Kiley Way & Walton Drive (unanimous)
• Approved ~68,000 sq ft Sartori Cheese building addition, contingent on utility plan (unanimous)

Library Board

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.

• Approved July 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Declined painting donation (unanimous)
• Recommended Somerville Architects for Interior Master Plan RFP (unanimous)
• Approved Experience Pass Policy revisions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Common Council

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.

• Approved consent agenda (all voted aye)
• Approved Ordinance No. 12 expanding additions to non‑conforming structures (all voted aye)
• Approved Certified Survey Map for parcels 59016214992 & 59016214991 on County Road O (all voted aye)
• Approved Interim Market Update agreement with Associated Appraisal Consultants (all voted aye)
• Confirmed appointment of Jeff Versch to Park Committee (unanimous aye)
• Confirmed appointments of Ronna O’Toole, Ken Pannier, and Carole O’Malley to Redevelopment Authority (unanimous aye)

Finance & Personnel Committee

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.

• Approved July 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

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.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Common Council

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.

• Approved alcohol consumption at German Night (unanimous)

Plan Commission

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.

• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous aye)
• Recommended approval of extraterritorial certified survey map for parcels 59016214992 & 59016214991 (unanimous aye)
• Approved site‑plan alteration of parking lot at 15 Plymouth Street for St. John the Baptist Congregation (unanimous aye)
• Approved site‑plan for Sargento Cheese Inc. parcel 59271822750, 384,000 sq ft industrial facility with contingencies (unanimous aye)
• Recommended City Council approve modifications to Sec. 13‑1‑80 & 13‑1‑82 ordinance on non‑conforming structures, pending legal review (aye with one abstention)

Joint Review Board

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.

• Approved creation of Tax Incremental District No. 8 (unanimous aye)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous aye)
• Approved acknowledgment of filing of annual reports for TID 4, 5, 6 (unanimous aye)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye)

Common Council

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.

• Approved $276,221 investment reallocation for Q3 ATC capital call (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol consumption at July 12 Mill Street Festival, 9 am‑4 pm (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, vouchers, permits, and room tax permit (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for West Stafford Street Parking Lot Project (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter open session (unanimous)
• Approved authorization for City Administrator to finalize property acquisition and easement documents (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment to 7:00 pm on July 29, 2025 (unanimous)

Finance & Personnel Committee

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.

• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

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.

• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $163,552 investment reallocation to meet $276,221 Q3 ATC capital call (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Library Board

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.

• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 expense report (unanimous)
• Tabled art‑print donation proposal to next meeting (unanimous)
• Kept library open for Mill Street Festival, granting director discretion to close early if needed (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Police & Fire Commission

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.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by James Flanagan, second by Gary Rooker, carried)

Common Council

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.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous aye)
• Approved creation of Tax Incremental District #8 and its project plan (unanimous aye)
• Authorized issuance and sale of up to $6,990,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025A (unanimous aye)
• Approved Development Agreement with LAG Family LLC (unanimous aye)
• Authorized City Administrator to acquire five properties for West Stafford Parking Lot Project (unanimous aye)
• Authorized City Administrator to execute easement documentation for three properties in West Stafford Parking Lot Project (unanimous aye)
• Moved meeting to closed session (unanimous aye)
• Returned meeting to open session (unanimous aye)

Common Council

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.

• Approved consent agenda (all aye)
• Approved Extraterritorial CSM for N5806 County Rd M (all aye)
• Approved Extraterritorial CSM for 59016215041, 59016215042, 59016215070 (all aye)
• Approved Ordinance No. 11 amending Section 15‑4‑5 (all aye)
• Approved Resolution No. 7 – 2024 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (all aye)
• Approved proclamation recognizing Plymouth Pioneers American Legion Baseball Week (unanimous aye)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for West Stafford Street Parking Lot Project negotiations (unanimous aye)
• Approved motion to return to open session (unanimous aye)

Board of Appeals

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.

• Appointed William Barbierur as Pro Tem Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Granted variance for 413 North St. second‑story addition
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

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.

• Appointed Don Pohlman as Chairperson (unanimous vote)
• Closed nominations for Chairperson (unanimous vote)
• Set next meeting date to consider approval of TID 8 (staff to email members)

Library Board

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.

• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous aye)
• Approved and released RFP for library renovation master plan (unanimous aye)
• Decided to study roadway‑modification options for library access
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye)

Plan Commission

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.

• Approved minutes from May 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map for N5806 County Rd M (unanimous)
• Approved Extraterritorial Certified Survey Maps for parcels 59016215041, 59016215042, 59016215070 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit amendment for 2600 Kiley Way to add four solar arrays (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 2600 Kiley Way solar array expansion (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution establishing boundaries and project plan for Tax Incremental District No. 8 (unanimous)
• Agreed to permit vertical additions to existing legal non‑conforming structures without expanding footprints (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Housing Authority

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.

• Approved May 2025 Income and Expense report (motion carried)
• Approved payment of May 2025 invoices (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 370 – Collins and Associates Audit for 2023/2024 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of the May 7, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:50 AM (motion carried)

Police & Fire Commission

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.

• Elected Mark Melcher as President (motion carried)
• Elected James Flanagan as Vice‑President (motion carried)
• Elected Warren Wieser as Secretary (motion carried)
• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved preliminary changes to citizen‑complaint form (motion carried)
• Entered closed session (motion carried)
• Promoted Shane M. Adam to Fire Department Lieutenant (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:11 A.M. (motion carried)

Common Council

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.

• Entered closed session (unanimous aye)
• Returned to open session (unanimous aye)
• Approved City Administrator contract amendment #1 (unanimous aye)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye)

Library Board

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.

• Approve May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Pay main staff picnic meal from unrestricted donation fund (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (passed)

Common Council

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.

• Approved Ordinance No. 10 amending TIF duties (unanimous aye)
• Approved new TIF application process and fee (unanimous aye)
• Approved $350,000 RLF loan for Precision Floors and Décor (unanimous aye)
• Approved consent agenda items, including minutes and utility reports (unanimous aye)
• Approved application for Dire Dyes Open 5 / Disc Golf Tournament event (unanimous aye)
• Adjourned meeting to June 10, 2025 (unanimous aye)

Finance & Personnel Committee

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.

• Approved February 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Mike Penkwitz as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Agreed to proceed with Altec 55’ bucket truck for 2027 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

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.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous aye vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye vote)

Common Council

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.

• Approved Ordinance No. 8 comprehensive plan amendment (unanimous aye)
• Approved Ordinance No. 9 rezoning to Heavy‑Industrial (unanimous aye)
• Approved World Migratory Bird Day Resolution (unanimous aye)
• Accepted donation of RDA artwork ($10,000 from RDA, $10,000 from WPPI) (unanimous aye)
• Approved consent agenda items, including street closure and temporary licenses (unanimous aye)
• Moved to closed session for West Stafford Street Parking Lot Project negotiations (unanimous aye)
• Moved to open session after closed session (unanimous aye)
• Adjourned meeting to May 27, 2025 (unanimous aye)

Committee of the Whole

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.

• Approved April 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous aye vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye vote)

Police & Fire 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.

• Approved April 8 and April 14 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Tabled Jonathan Woodward citizen complaint until next meeting
• Approved updated fire department job descriptions (motion carried)
• Tabled motion to go into closed session
• Adjourned meeting at 9:23 A.M. (motion carried)

Library Board

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.

• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 expense report (unanimous)
• Elected K. Murray as president (unanimous)
• Elected M. Hummitzsch as vice president (unanimous)
• Set monthly Hoopla budget and block non‑reimbursing municipalities/residents (unanimous)
• Formed yearly personnel committee with K. Murray, M. Hummitzsch, S. Gloede (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

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.

• Approved November 7, 2024 minutes (unanimous aye vote)
• Granted variance for 313 Forest Ave lot frontage/minimum width relief (vote not recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye vote)

Library Board

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.

• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to develop RFP for internal space review analysis
• Agreed to consider including original 1915 library structure in renovations
• Agreed to pursue option to purchase nearby properties
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Plan Commission

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.

• Approved minutes from April 3 2025 (all aye)
• Elected Greg Hildebrand as Vice‑Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 24 S. Highland Ave., Zurn Properties, LLC – 8,000 sq ft expansion (all aye)
• Motion to approve site plan for 411 County Rd. PP, Masters Gallery Foods, Inc. presented (vote outcome not recorded)
• Postponed discussion of extraterritorial certified survey map N5806 County Rd M to next agenda
• Changed July 3, 2025 meeting date to July 10, 2025 (aye except Schellin nay; motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye)

Common Council

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.

• Approved consent agenda items (curfew extension, Memorial Day Parade, temporary licenses) – unanimous
• Approved mayoral appointments A‑C and Library Board & Room Tax Commission – unanimous
• Approved ATC easement for Substation #5 – 5‑aye, 3‑nay
• Approved Gallagher insurance broker proposal – unanimous
• Approved Certified Survey Map reshaping parcels 59271821046 & 59271821047 – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance No. 7 rezoning 6.875‑acre parcel to R‑4 Multi‑Family – unanimous
• Moved to closed session for West Stafford Parking Lot negotiations – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Committee of the Whole

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.

• Approved February 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority

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.

• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved location of park statue (unanimous)
• Recommended Council approve art piece “Family Dynamics” by Paul Bobrowitz (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Common Council

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.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Jeff Tauscheck Council President (unanimous)
• Approved mayoral Finance/Personnel appointment (unanimous)
• Approved mayoral Public Works/Utility appointment (unanimous)
• Approved mayoral Library Board appointment (unanimous)
• Approved mayoral Parks Committee appointment (unanimous)
• Approved mayoral Redevelopment Authority appointment (unanimous)
• Approved Board of Appeals citizen committee appointment (unanimous)

Police & Fire Commission

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.

• Moved to closed session (motion carried)
• Returned to open session (motion carried)
• Extended conditional employment offers to Zachary Schuh and Amber Shisler (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:14 P.M. (motion carried)

Housing Authority

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.

• Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved March 2025 Income and Expense report (motion carried)
• Approved payment of all April 2025 invoices (motion carried)
• Authorized Executive Director to attend HOTMA compliance training if needed (approved)
• Placed Resolution 369 on hold (status updated)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:58 AM (motion carried)

Common Council

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.

• Approved consent agenda (all items) – unanimous aye
• Approved Ordinance No. 6 amending sign‑height restrictions – unanimous aye
• Awarded 2025 Street Project to David Tener Corporation for $1,353,509.89 – unanimous aye
• Approved construction‑management agreement with Kapur & Associates for $98,970.00 – unanimous aye
• Awarded rapid flashing beacon project to ZR LLC Concrete for $64,980.00 – unanimous aye
• Approved utility easement with LAG Family LLC – unanimous aye
• Approved encroachment easement with LAG Family LLC – unanimous aye
• Moved to closed session for West Stafford Street Parking Lot negotiations – unanimous aye

Police & Fire Commission

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.

• Approved Appendix B probation requirements (motion carried)
• Approved Certified Firefighter job description (motion carried)
• Approved Emergency Medical Personnel job description (motion carried)
• Approved Lieutenant job description (motion carried)
• Approved Captain job description (motion carried)
• Approved Assistant Chief – EMS and Health & Safety job description (motion carried)
• Approved Assistant Chief – Operations and Training job description (motion carried)
• Extended Captain Damian Hogue's probation period by six months (motion carried)

Library Board

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.

• Approved March 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of new upstairs furniture from operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of experience passes from unrestricted donation fund (unanimous)
• Approved revised safe child policy (unanimous)
• Approved revised program and display policy (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Plan Commission

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.

• Approved Taco Bell exterior site plan (unanimous aye)
• Approved 660 sq ft detached garage at 127 North St. (unanimous aye)
• Approved 12,000 sq ft Plymouth Utilities garage, contingent on PSC approval (unanimous aye)
• Approved 748 sq ft Police Department garage (unanimous aye)
• Recommended Council adopt Comprehensive Plan map change Agricultural→Industrial (abstention: Schellin)
• Recommended Council rezone 66.27 acres to Heavy Industrial (abstention: Schellin)
• Approved certified survey map creating two parcels (unanimous aye)
• Approved preliminary plat for 94‑lot residential subdivision (unanimous aye)

Common Council

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.

• Approved consent agenda items (all aye)
• Approved early distribution agreement for TID #4 to Plymouth School District (all aye)
• Approved Development Agreement with New Summits LLC/SCEDC for 94‑home subdivision (all aye)
• Approved $23,717 for replacement of the Sunset Rd tornado siren (all aye)
• Approved motion to go into closed session (all aye)
• Approved GTC raze or repair order for north building at parcel 59271822060 (all aye)
• Approved deferred compensation package for City Administrator/Utilities Manager (all aye)
• Approved motion to adjourn to 7:00 PM on April 8, 2025 (unanimous aye)

Library Board

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.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye vote)