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CITY OF PLYMOUTH, WISCONSIN TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 302 128 SMITH ST. PLYMOUTH, WI 53073 AGENDA 1. Call to order and roll call: 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Approval of the Consent Agenda (Alderpersons may request removal of item(s), or part thereof without debate or vote): A. Approve minutes of the meeting held Tuesday, June 9, 2026 B. Approve City and Utility Reports: I. Electric, Water and Sewer Sales Report – April 2026 II. Utility Related Write Offs for June 2026 - $3,178.91 C. Minutes acknowledged for filing – Plan Commission: May 7 – Housing Authority: June 10 – Committee of the Whole: June 9 D. Approve Alcohol Beverage License Applications July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027: Approved by Police Department and Clerk’s Office. E. Approve request from the Plymouth School District to hold the Annual Homecoming Parade on October 2, 2026. Line up beginning at 3:15 PM. Parade starts 4:15 PM at Mill St. and Caroline St. going East to North St. F. Approve Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map (CSM); N5224 Country Aire Road – located in the Town of Plymouth; for a 2-lot CSM G. Approve request for Installation of Columbarium at Woodlawn Cemetery 4. Audience Comments: Citizens comments must be recognized by the mayor or presiding officer and are limited to three minutes per person from those signed in on the registration sheet located at the back of the Council Chambers prior to the start of the meeting. 5. Items removed from Consent Agenda: 6. Oath of Office for Fire Chief Jim Klug 7. Public Hearing followed by discussion and action: A. Ordinance No. 11 Amending Section 13-1-101, 13-1-106, 13-1-108, and 13-1-109, Zoning Code of the Municipal Code of the City of Plymouth, Wisconsin Regarding the Creation of Marquee Sign Regulations, Illumination Standards, and Conditional Use Process – Jack Johnston, Assistant City Administrator/Community Development Director 8. New Business: A. Discussion and Possible Approval of Letter of Agreement with Mueller Communications – Tim Blakeslee, City Administrator / Utilities Manager B. Discussion and Possible Action Assigning Park Name for the Dog Park located within Stayer Park: Plymouth Lions Dog Park – Tim Blakeslee, City Administrator / Utilities Manager C. Appoint Kaitlyn Emmons (Chamber Executive Director) to Room Tax Commission until April 2027. Mayor Appoints / Council Confirms – Mayor Pohlman 9. Entertain a Motion to go into Closed Session for the following: Pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85 (1)(g) conferring with legal counsel for the government body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved regarding – Claim from Carter AND Pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85 (1) (b) considering dismissal, demotion, licensing or discipline of any public employee or person licensed by a board or commission or the investigation of charges against such person, or considering the grant or denial of tenure for a university faculty member, and the taking of formal action on any such matter; provided that the faculty member of other public employee or person licensed is given actual notice of any evidentiary hearing which may be held prior to final action being taken and of any meeting at which final action may be taken. The notice shall contain a statement that the person has the right to demand that the evidentiary hearing or meeting be held in open session regarding an alcohol license denial AND Pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85 (1)(c) for considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility regarding - Human Resources Manager and related Personnel Matters 10. Entertain a motion to go into Open Session 11. Discussion and Possible Action on Closed Session Items 12. Adjourn to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 It is likely a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above stated me eting to gather information. No action will be taken by any governmental body at the above stated meeting other than the governmen tal body specifically referred to above in this notice. Please note that, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request this service, please contact the City of Plymouth Clerk’s Office, located at Plymouth City Hall at 128 Smith St., Plymouth, WI or call (920) 893-1271. CITY OF PLYMOUTH, WISCONSIN TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 302 128 SMITH ST. PLYMOUTH, WI 53073 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES 1. C all to order and roll call: Mayor Pohlman called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. On t he call of the roll, the following were present: Angie Matzdorf, Diane Gilson, Mike P enkwitz, John Binder, Dana Haucke, Dave Herrmann, and Kevin Sande. Also present: City Administrator/Utilities Manager Tim Blakeslee, City Attorney Crystal Fieber, Police Chief Ken Ruggles, Director of Public Works Cathy Austin, and City Clerk/Deputy T reasurer Anna Voigt. 2. P ledge of Allegiance. 3. A pproval of the Consent Agenda (Alderpersons may request removal of item(s), or part thereof without debate or vote): Motion was made by Binder/Herrmann to approve the consent agenda. Upon the call of the roll, all voted aye. Motion carried. A. Approve minutes of the meeting held Tuesday, May 29, 2026 B. Approve City and Utility Reports: I. List of City & Utility Vouchers dated 0 5/01/2026 – 05/31/2026 C. Minutes acknowledged for filing – Plymouth Community Television: May 11 - Police & Fire Commission: May 5 - Committee of the Whole: May 26 and May 29 D. Building Report for May 2026 – 38 Permits at $4,413,526 E. Approve Alcohol Beverage License Applications July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027: A pproved by Police Department and Clerk’s Office. F. Approve Temporary Class “B” Beer License for Generations – Summer C oncert Series, to be held at 1500 Douglas Dr. on June 16, July 21, August 18, and September 15 from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM G. Approve Temporary “Class B” Wine and Class “B” Beer License for Generations – Paul Todd Jr. Dinner and Concert, to be held at 1500 Douglas Dr. on August 7 from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM. H. Approve Temporary 4th Dog Request at 2218 Fairfield Ln. 4. A udience Comments: Citizens comments must be recognized by the mayor or p residing officer and are limited to three minutes per person from those signed in on the registration sheet located at the back of the Council Chambers prior to the start of th e meeting.: Kaitlyn Emmons, the new Executive Director of the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, introduced herself to the Common Council. Emmons stated she looks forwar d t o becoming involved in the Plymouth community, and invited council members and residents to visit the Chamber office. 5. It ems removed from Consent Agenda: None 6. Resolution: A. Resolution No. 15 of 2026 A Resolution Approving the Compliance Maintenance Resolution to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (CMAR)– Blakeslee presented the annual CMAR Resolution related to the City’s wastewater treatment facility. Blakeslee summarized that the report how the treatment plant was managed during the previous year. The report was mostly “A” grades and a few “B” grades related to equipment losses resulting from flooding in the filter building. Motion was made by Herrmann/Haucke to approve the Resolution No. 15. Upon the call of the roll, all voted aye. Motion carried. B. Resolution No. 16 of 2026 Adopting Redevelopment Plan #5, Plymouth RDA Downtown Dog Park Beautification – Blakeslee explained that the Redevelopment Authority’s proposed project plan supporting the Downtown Dog Park Beautification Project. The plan includes a $35,000 contribution toward the downtown dog park beautification project. Motion was made by Matzdorf/Herrmann to approve Resolution No. 16. Upon the call of the roll, all voted aye. Motion carried. 7. New Business: A. Appoint Linsay Watkins to Joint Review Board to fill a Vacancy until 2027 (Mayor Appoints) – Mayor Pohlman announced appoint of Linsay Watkins to Joint Review Board. Motion was made by Matzdorf/Penkwitz to confirm the appointment. Upon the call of the roll, all voted aye. Motion carried. B. Discussion and Possible Action on Request to Extend Street Closure, LAG Family, LLC/Stafford St. – Blakeslee explained that staff received a request from the LAG Family LLC to extend the temporary closure of Stafford St. related to the Henry Christopher Hotel project. Under the existing development agreement, the closure was authorized through November 1, 2026. Due to project logistics and site constraints, the developer requested an extension through June 2027. Motion was made by Penkwitz/Gilson to approve the request to extend the street closure on Stafford St. Upon the call of the roll the following voted aye: Matzdorf, Penkwitz, Herrmann, Sande, Binder, and Gilson. The following voted nay: Haucke. Motion carried. C. Discussion and Possible Approval of Site Assessment Grant (SAG) Agreement with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Regarding 322 Cold Storage St. – Johnston explained the site assessment grant agreement was awarded through the WEDC for demolition of the former Kraft Cheese building located at 322 Cold Storage St. The grant will assist with demolition costs associated with redevelopment of the property. GTS will be taking the lead on this project and Attorney Fieber will prepare a separate side agreement that passes the responsibly over to GTS. The side agreement will be at an upcoming agenda. Motion was made by Binder/Matzdorf to approve the Site Assessment Grant Agreement with WEDC regarding 322 Cold Storage St. Upon the call of the roll the following voted aye: Binder, Penkwitz, Gilson, Haucke, Herrmann, and Matzdorf. The following voted nay. Motion carried. 8. Entertain a Motion to go into Closed Session for the following: Motion was made by Herrmann/Haucke to go into closed session. Upon the call of the roll, all voted aye. Motion carried. Pursuant to Wis. Stat. (1)(g) conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved regarding – Claim from Cincinnati Insurance Companies AND Pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85 (1) (e) deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session – TID 7 Project 9. Entertain a motion to go into Open Session: Motion was made by Herrmann/Binder to go into open session. Upon the call of the roll, all voted aye. Motion carried. 10. Discussion and Possible Action on Closed Session Items: Motion was made by Herrmann/Matzdorf to negotiate and approve the claim from Cincinnati Insurance. Upon the call of the roll, all voted aye. Motion carried. 11. Adjourn to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 30, 2026: Motion was made by Gilson/Haucke to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous aye vote was cast. Motion carried. Plymouth Utilities MAY 2026 SALES & REVENUE May 2026 Electric Sales 1.3% -3.5% 0.0% -15.3% (0) 2,000,000 4,000,000 6,000,000 8,000,000 10,000,000 12,000,000 14,000,000 16,000,000 10. Residential 12. Co mmercial 13. Industrial 14. Other Month Electric Sales (kwH) May-26 May-25 % Var 1.6% -2.5% 2.9% -9.8% (0) 10,000,000 20,000,000 30,000,000 40,000,000 50,000,000 60,000,000 70,000,000 80,000,000 10. Residential 12. Co mmercial 13. Industrial 14. Other YTD Electric Sales (kwH) May YTD 2026 May YTD 2025 % Var May 2026 Electric Revenue 7.4% 3.1% 2.5% -5.6% $0 $200,000 $400,000 $600,000 $800,000 $1,000,000 $1,200,000 10. Residenti al 12. Commercial 13. Industrial 14. Other Month Electric Revenue May-26 May-25 % Var 14.9% 11.5% 14.9% 5.7% $0 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,000,000 $5,000,000 $6,000,000 $7,000,000 10. Residenti al 12. Commercial 13. Industrial 14. Other YTD Electric Revenue May YTD 2026 May YTD 2025 % Var May 2026 Water Revenue -0.9% 3.8% -7.3% 1.8% -9.8% 1.5% $0 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 $70,000 $80,000 20. Residential 21. Mu ltifamily22. Co mmercial23. Industrial 24. Other 25. Fire Protect Month Water Revenue May-26 May-25 % Var -0.3% 4.4% -0.8% 1.9% -13.4% 1.4% $0 $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 $300,000 $350,000 $400,000 20. Residential 21. Mu ltifamily22. Co mmercial23. Industrial 24. Other 25. Fire Protect YTD Water Revenue May YTD 2026 May YTD 2025 % Var May 2026 Sewer Revenue -0.8% 0.3% -0.1% -11.0% $0 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 $70,000 $80,000 $90,000 $100,000 30. Residential 32. Co mmercial 33. Industrial 34. Other Month Sewer Revenue May-26 May-25 % Var -0.3% 3.0% -1.9% -31.5% $0 $100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 $500,000 $600,000 30. Residential 32. Co mmercial 33. Industrial 34. Other YTD Sewer Revenue May YTD 2026 May YTD 2025 % Var Electric $10,391,631 83% Water $988,121 8% Sewer $1,124,093 9% 2026 Utility Revenue Page: 1Transaction Register - Writeoffs for Council- CJRPLYMOUTH UTILITIES Jun 15, 2026 2:44PMDates: 05/09/2026 - 06/13/2026 Report Criteria: Selected types: Write Off Name Customer Number Type Reference Number Description Check Number Amount Msg Service Write Off 05/14/2026 MHC OPERATING LTD PA 1.88.62070.10 Write 1 Write-off In-house .14- M Multiple DANIELS, JESSICA 18.87.43180.19 Write 2 WRITE OFF - IN HOUSE 22.37- M Multiple Total 05/14/2026: 22.51- 05/18/2026 GEIGER, JILL & NICK 12.87.45010.06 Write 1 IN HOUSE WRITE OFF 247.63- M Multiple Total 05/18/2026: 247.63- 05/28/2026 BEGER, COLE 11.88.24271.12 Write 1 WRITE OFF - SDC 417.55- M Multiple CASTRUITA, ANTHONY & 10.87.72032.08 Write 2 WRITE OFF - SDC 522.87- M Multiple FIELDS, PATSY 17.87.02379.19 Write 3 WRITE OFF - SDC 184.04- M Multiple MENES, JACLYN 16.88.35159.28 Write 4 WRITE OFF - SDC 324.45- M Multiple Total 05/28/2026: 1,448.91- 06/08/2026 LENTZ, LORETTA 4.88.14972.01 Write 1 Write-off In-house .69- M Multiple Total 06/08/2026: .69- 06/11/2026 BAUMHARDT, LINDSAY 11.88.24271.13 Write 1 WRITE OFF - IN HOUSE 1.08 M Multiple Total 06/11/2026: 1.08 06/12/2026 RAUB, JEFFREY 13.87.27583.06 Write 1 In house- Write off .01- M PNL ELEC MCCARTHY, AMY 4.88.36351.07 Write 2 WRITE OFF IN HOUSE - DECEASED 927.16- M Multiple WINKELMANN, RUTH 12.88.27379.12 Write 3 WRITE OFF IN HOUSE .12- M PNL ELEC WRIGHT, MARY 6.88.30951.09 Write 4 WRITE OFF IN HOUSE - DECEASED 532.96- M Multiple Total 06/12/2026: 1,460.25- Total Write Off: 3,178.91- Grand Totals: 3,178.91- Msg: M= Manually Allocated F= Final Bill City of Plymouth Plan Commission UNOFFICIAL MINUTES Mayor Pohlman called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM on May 7, 2026. The following members were present: Jeremy Schellin, Jeremy Schmitz, Ron Nicolaus, John Wyatt, and Angie Matzdorf. Also present: City Administrator/Utilities Manager Tim Blakeslee, Assistant City Administrator/Community Development Director Jack Johnston 1.) Call to Order & Roll Call: Mayor Pohlman called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. The meeting began with a roll call of the Plan Commission. 2.) Approval of Minutes from April 9, 2026. Commissioner Nicolaus noted that the Emerald Lane CSM was tabled by the Town of Plymouth and if that impacted the City. Assistant City Administrator Johnston verified that the item was tabled at the Town, but the City’s approval at Council was contingent on Town approval and the minutes could be approved as presented. Motion was made by Wyatt/Nicolaus to approve the minutes. Upon the call of the roll, all voted aye. Motion carried. 3.) Site Plan Seeking Approval; 1111 Reed Street, regarding proposed site plan improvements and construction of three multi-family buildings totaling 36 dwelling units in total in the R-4 Multi-Family Residential Zoning District. Stroebel (enclosure) At the April 9, 2026 Plan Commission meeting, the Commission reviewed a concept plan by Trevor Stroebel for the former Willowglen Academy property at 1111 Reed Street. The concept plan was to raze the existing building and construct three 12- units apartmen t buildings. The consensus of the Commission at that time was to move forward with a formal submission. The applicant has refined the site plan since the concept meeting. As noted at the Plan Commission meeting in April, the applicant is participating in the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) “Vacancy to Vitality” program. Part of t his program requires that all units be reserved for households earning up to 100% of Sheboygan County area median income (AMI) based on household size. Trevor Stroebel and Troy Hartjes from raSmith were present for the meeting. Mr. Stroebel presented the updated site plan and expressed excitement for the project and bringing a new middle-income housing option to Plymouth. Assistant City Administrator Johnston highlighted the updates to the site plan from the April meeting. The updates included a revised and refined landscaping plan, a deeper driveway and fire hydrants located on the west side of the driveway at the request of the Fire Department. He noted interim Fire Chief Birschbach had reviewed the updated plans and was happy with the changes. Johnston also noted that the utility plan and supplemental engineering, including the stormwater management plan would need to be reviewed by the City Engineer. He asked for that to be a contingency of approval. Johnston also noted the hydrants would eventually by public and the City would need a utility easement to maintain them. Mayor Pohlman commented on the proposal. He thanked Mr. Stroebel for taking on this property as it had been severely underutilized for a number of years. Motion was made by Wyatt/Nicolaus to approve the site plan for 1111 Reed Street as presented, with the following contingencies: • City engineer review and approval of engineering including but not limited to: stormwater management plan and grading, approval of stormwater water maintenance agreement by Common Council • City engineer review and approval of utility plan for public infrastructure • Establishment and approval of public easement for public infrastructure Upon call of the roll, all voted aye. Motion carried. 4.) Recommendation on Common Council Resolution; “A Resolution of the City of Plymouth Accepting a Portion of Road Right-of-Way known as South Milwaukee Street in the City of Plymouth” Late last year, the Sheboygan County Treasurer's Office discovered a portion of road right- of-way known as South Milwaukee Street owned by Bank First, N.A. f/k/a Dairy State Bank and J & S Land Development, Inc. within the City limits. In total there are t hree parcels owned by these two entities. These parcels are within the municipal boundary of the city pursuant to the annexation ordinance dated January 26, 1999. The parcels are also fully within the road right -of-way at the intersection of South Milwaukee Street and South Hills Drive. After speaking with the property owners, it is their desire as well as staffs to convey these parcels over to the City of Plymouth. It is possible that these parcels were missed when the South Hills subdivision was platted. The City has come across this before, most recently in 2023 along S. Pleasant View Road and in 2019 on Plaza Lane. The Commission asked about the process for this item. City Administrator Blakeslee explained that the resolution is a part of the legal process to acquire these parcels. City Attorney Fieber recommended the resolution first come to Plan Commission for recommendation. Motion by Schellin/Nicolaus to recommend the Common Council approve “ A Resolution of the City of Plymouth Accepting a Portion of Road Right -of-Way known as South Milwaukee Street in the City of Plymouth.” Upon call of the roll, all voted aye. Motion carried. 5.) Plan Commission Workshop; Discussion on proposed sign code updates related to marquee signs and internal illumination of projecting signs At the April 14, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting, staff discussed signage proposals for two external signs at the future Henry Christopher Hotel and the City’s existing sign code related to projecting signs. As proposed, both sign proposals for the hotel do not meet sign code due to the following: • Internal Illumination: current code does not allow new “projecting signs” to have any internal illumination. Both signs have internal illumination. • Size: Projecting signs are limited to 20 square feet in size. One sign meets this requirement, but the other is approximately 52 square feet in size. • Projection: Projecting signs shall not extend more than five feet from a building façade. The larger 52 square foot sign is close to five feet of total extension. At the meeting, the Committee of the Whole listened to a presentation by staff on potential alterations to the sign code including the creation of marquee signs in the municipal code. The Committee directed staff to work with the Plan Commission on creating a new ordinance for larger marquee signs that would be allowed in certain cases as well as discuss the projecting sign ordinance as it relates to internally illuminated projecting signs. Assistant City Administrator Johnston summarized the staff report beginning with the potential introduction of marquee signs into the code. Marquee signs would essentially be larger projecting signs that would allow internal illumination. As written, the projecting sign code only allows these sorts of signs to be upwards of 20 square feet and do not allow internal illumination. Marquee signs would be limited to hotels, museums, or other sorts of entertainment venues only. The Plan Commission discussed this and was generally comfortable with the addition of marquee signs given those parameters. Lee Gentine was present for the meeting and requested the Plan Commission consider some language that would allow up to two marquee signs on corner properties. He explained the larger of the two signs would be on Mill Street, but the main hotel entrance would be off Stafford and felt a sign slightly larger than 20 square feet with some illumination would be important for hotel guest to find the entrance. Johnston continued with the staff report and discussed incorporating more detailed illumination standards for both externally and internally illuminated signs as the code did not describe what and was not acceptable in much detail. He also discussed moving sign variances/exceptions from the Board of Appeals to the Plan Commission. Commissioner Wyatt and Mayor Pohlman expressed interest in moving sign exceptions to the Plan Commission as the Plan Commission could consider the entire scope of the project whereas the Board of Appeals would be restricted. The Plan Commission was also interested in more detailed illumination standards being brought into the code for staff to have some ability to regulate egregious or overly bright and obnoxious proposals. The consensus was for staff to move forward with a formal ordinance to be considered at a future meeting. Johnston explained he would work with the City Attorney and hope to have an ordinance before the Plan Commission next month. 6.) Communication – Letters, E-mails, or reports Related to the Plan Commission (Chairman, Secretary, Plan Commission Members, City of Plymouth Staff/Alderpersons) None. 7.) Adjournment Motion by Wyatt/Schellin to adjourn the meeting at 6: 46 pm. Upon call of the roll, all voted aye. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH 1214 Reed Street Plymouth, WI 53073 920-893-5133, 920-893-6117(fax) BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING GENERAL MEETING CALL TO ORDER: The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to order at 9:00am, June 10, 2026 by Chairperson Michael Olig Chairman: Mike Olig Commissioner: Dennis McMullen Commissioner Marsha Vollbrecht Commissioner: William McCreedy (Absent) Commissioner Noel Friederichs Secretary: Teresa Cruz PROCEEDINGS 1. The minutes of the May 13th, 2026 meeting were read. After review of the minutes, a motion was made by Commissioner Vollbrecht and second by Commissioner McMullen to approve the minutes. The motion was carried. 2. Recognition of tenant concerns: a. Unit vacancies were discussed 3. The May 2026, Income and Expense report was reviewed. A motion was made by Commissioner Vollbrecht and second by Commissioner Friederichs to approve the financial report. The motion carried. 4. The May 2026 invoices were reviewed and discussed and questions were answered by the Executive Director. Commissioner Friederichs moved that all invoices be paid with Commissioner Vollbrecht seconding the motion. The motion carried. SECRETARY’S REPORT A. Building 1216 was upgraded by Partners for Community Weatherization program. B. New smoking policies have been enforced. Old BUSINESS A. Air duct cleaning has been completed in seven units throughout the facility. Scheduling will continue. NEW BUSINESS A. Part time maintenance to be considered. There was no further business to come before the Commissioners of the Authority. A motion to adjourn at 9:30am by Commissioner Vollbrecht and seconded by Commissioner McMullen. The motion carried. The next scheduled regular meeting is July 15th. Respectfully submitted, Teresa Cruz Executive Director CITY OF PLYMOUTH, WISCONSIN TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING, 6:00 PM UNOFFICIAL MINUTES 1. Call to Order and Roll Call: Mayor Pohlman called the meeting to order. On the call of the roll, the following were present: Angie Matzdorf, Diane Gilson, Mike Penkwitz, John Binder, Dave Herrmann, Dana Haucke and Kevin Sande. Also present: City Administrator/Utilities Manager Tim Blakeslee, Police Chief Ken Ruggles, Deputy Police Chief Matt Starker, Assistant Administrator/Community Development Director Jack Johnston, IT Manager Dave Augustin, and City Clerk/Deputy Treasurer Anna Voigt. 2. Approve the Minutes from May 26, 2026 and May 29, 2026: Motion was made by Matzdorf/Penkwitz to approve the minutes from May 26 and May 29. A unanimous aye vote was cast. Motion carried. 3. Police Department Staffing and Referendum Discussion: Blakeslee explained that at the Committee of the Whole meeting on May 26 Chief Ruggles presented additional data related to Police Department need and statistics supporting the budget request for additional police officers. Ehlers also presented information related to the estimated cost and potential tax impact of a referendum. Staff requested direction on three topics: whether to proceed with adding additional Police Department staffing through a potential referendum, whether to continue the use of Mueller Communications to provide support and if the direction is to proceed with the referendum which dollar amount; $420,000 including 2 officers and 1 vehicle or $600,000 including 3 officers and 2 vehicles. Matzdorf stated that she thinks the City should continue to use Mueller and do a referendum for the 3 officers. Haucke stated she agreed with Matzdorf and want to add she believes there should be continued education with the public. Sande stated he agreed there is a need but thinks the referendum should only be for 2 officers and he is okay with continuing service with Mueller Communications. Gilson stated should would like to see the referendum for 3 officers. Penkwitz stated he thinks the city should continue with Mueller Communications and he likes the options of 3 officers for the referendum. Binder stated we should continue using Mueller Communications. He believes the referendum has a better chance of passing with 2 officers. Blakeslee shared the comments from Herrmann and Tauscheck who weren’t in attendance. Tauscheck commented he would support two officers not sure about three. Herrmann agreed with moving the referendum forward he feels the lower number has a better chance of being passed but would be okay with the higher amount also. 4. Council IT Training: IT Manager Dave Augustin gave his presentation on IT Security. 5. Adjourn: Motion was made by Gilson/Sande to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous aye vote was cast. Motion carried. July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 Alcohol Licenses Business Name / Trade Name Applicant Address Location of Premises Agent License Weber Family Stations LLC / Weber’s of Plymouth PO Box 174 Kiel, WI 53042 3250 Highway PP Plymouth, WI 53073 Dennis Weber Class “A” Beer / “Class A” Liquor Red Shorts Café LLC / Red Shorts Café 210 E Mill St. Plymouth, WI 53073 210 E Mill St. Plymouth, WI 53073 Lawrence Littig Class “B” Beer / “Class C” Wine Devour WI / Devour 1611 Eastern Ave. Plymouth, WI 53073 1611 Eastern Ave. Plymouth, WI 53073 Dennis Erdly Class “B” Beer / “Class C” Wine In the Bag LLC / Turner Hall Bar & Grill 202 Elizabeth St. Plymouth, WI 53073 202 Elizabeth St. Plymouth, WI 53073 Andra Humphrey Class “B” Beer / “Class B” Liquor Big Billy’s Family, LLC / Big Billy’s 437 E Mill St. Plymouth, WI 53073 437 E Mill St. Plymouth, WI 53073 Marta Sayatovic Class “B” Beer / “Class B” Liquor Panko Enterprises LLC / Sweet Basil 645 Walton Dr. Plymouth, WI 53073 645 Walton Dr. Plymouth, WI 53073 Arif Farizi Class “B” Beer / “Class B” Liquor The Fig and The Pheasant, LLC / Moxie 301 E Mill St. Plymouth, WI 53073 301 E Mill St. Plymouth, WI 53073 Patrick O’Toole Class “B” Beer / “Class B” Liquor City of Plymouth 128 Smith St. - P.O. Box 107 Plymouth, WI 53073-0107 Telephone: (920) 893-3745 Facsimile: (920) 893-0183 Web Site: plymouthgov.com DATE: June 22, 2026 TO: Common Council & Mayor FROM: Jack Johnston, Assistant City Administrator/Community Development Director RE: Approval of Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map; N5224 Country Aire Road – located in the Town of Plymouth; for a 2-lot certified survey map Krebsbach (enclosure) Background: Gerry Krebsbach has submitted a two -lot certified survey map (CSM) for land he owns in the Town of Plymouth on Country Aire Road. As this land is within 1.5 miles of the City of Plymouth, it is subject to extraterritorial plat review and approval by the Ci ty of Plymouth as a fourth class city. Land Division Proposal: The land division will split off 1.17 acres of land on the southeast corner of the existing parcel. The second parcel would then be 5.99 acres and contain the existing house, garage, and barn. The smaller lot will be used to build a new home. The Town of Plymouth approved the CSM, as well as a rezone for both parcels from A -1 Agricultural to R-1 Single Family Residential as their meeting on June 9th. Sheboygan County Approval: The CSM also requires Sheboygan County review and approval as well. The applicant is working through approval of the CSM through Sheboygan County as well at this time. A conditional letter of approval is included in the packet materials. Plan Commission Recommendation: At their meeting on June 4, 2026 the Plan Commission unanimously recommended to approve the CSM as presented. Staff Recommendation: Staff requests the Common Council recommend approval of the CSM as presented. Copies Mailed/Emailed To: I. Gerry Krebsbach: gk@kwelectric.com II. Eric Otte: ericotte@jeaaa.com Attachments: I. Certified Survey Map II. Sheboygan County Letter Sheboygan County Planning & Conservation Department Administration Building 508 New York Avenue Sheboygan, WI 53081-4126 P: (920) 459-3060 P: (920) 459-1370 E: plancon@sheboygancounty.com Director, Aaron C. Brault May 27, 2026 GERALD R AND DEBORAH L KREBSBACH N5224 COUNTRY AIRE RD PLYMOUTH WI 53073-4017 RE: Certified Survey Map, Kresbach property, Section 29, Town of Plymouth Dear Mr. & Mrs. Kresbach Sheboygan County's Planning & Conservation Department (Department) serves as an "approving authority" in the land division process within unincorporated areas of Sheboygan County. On May 12, 2016, a certified survey map (CSM) of the above -named property was submitted to this Department for preliminary review for compliance with the Sheboygan County Subdivision Ordinance (Ordinance). Once a CSM is submitted to our Department we have 30 days to review and approve, approve conditionally, or deny the land division. Please be advised that approval or conditional approval from the County does not imply approval by the town government in which the parcel is located. Please work closely with the town to ensure compliance with all local ordinances that apply to the propo sed land division. The Department cannot approve a land division without the necessary town approvals and signatures. Additionally, the Department has certain requirements that need to be met before the CSM is officially signed and approved. These requirements are listed below. Prior to County approval, the Department must receive: 1. An original version of the certified survey map with all required signatures. 2. A check for $275 made payable to the “Sheboygan County Treasurer” to cover the review fee. At this time , I am Conditionally Approving the map. Once the above requirements are met please schedule a time with our office so we can sign off on the CSM. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me at 920-459-3060. Sincerely, Tyler Betry Deputy Director / County Conservationist 1 | Page City of Plymouth 128 Smith St. - P.O. Box 107 Plymouth, WI 53073-0107 Telephone: (920) 893-3745 Facsimile: (920) 893-0183 Web Site: plymouthgov.com DATE: June 25, 2026 TO: Mayor and Common Council FROM: Cathy Austin, PE, Director of Public Works RE: Request for Installation of a Columbarium at Woodlawn Cemetery Background: The City has received a request from Kevin Kretsch for approval to install a columbarium within his cemetery lot at Woodlawn Cemetery. A columbarium is a structure containing niches for the placement of cremated remains and is considered a type of mausoleum under Wisconsin law. Wisconsin Statutes define a mausoleum as a structure used or intended to be used for the burial of human remains, and a mausoleum space includes a niche intended to contain cremated remains. Naming Request: Section 8-4-6(j) of the City of Plymouth Municipal Code states: "Any lot owner, desirous of constructing a mausoleum, in either of the city cemeteries shall apply for permission to the council. Plans and specifications must be submitted with the application.” Mr. Kretsch has submitted a rendering of what he plans to have Falls Monuments installs. The size of the columbarium meets our existing headstone size limits and will not impede on adjacent cemetery lots. In addition, Section 8 -4-6(k) limits the maximum number of burials on a gravesite to four. The proposed columbarium contains four niches for cremated remains and therefore complies with the maximum burial limitation established by the Municipal Code. Recommendation: Approve the installation of the columbarium as requested. City of Plymouth 128 Smith St. - P.O. Box 107 Plymouth, WI 53073-0107 Telephone: (920) 893-3739 Facsimile: (920) 893-0183 Web Site: plymouthgov.com DATE: June 25, 2026 TO: Common Council & Mayor FROM: Jack Johnston, Assistant City Administrator/Community Development Director RE: Ordinance No. 11 Amending Section 13-1-101, 13-1-106, 13-1-108, and 13-1- 109, Zoning Code of the Municipal Code of the City of Plymouth, Wisconsin Regarding the Creation of Marquee Sign Regulations, Illumination Standards, and Conditional Use Process Background: In April, staff held a discussion with the Committee of the Whole regarding possible amendments to the sign code which centered around allowing marquee signs in a limited fashion and other clean up to the sign code. The Committee of the Whole directed Plan Commission to take up the item at a future meeting and refine an ordinance change to be brought back to the Common Council at a future time for consideration. In May, the Plan Commission discussed updating the City’s sign code related to the following items: • Creation of marquee sign rules and regulations • Establishment of illumination standards for new internally and externally illuminated signs • Shifting variance/special exception requests for the sign code from the Board of Appeals to the Plan Commission Consensus from the Plan Commission at that time was for staff to work on an ordinance update including these changes and bring back at a future Plan Commission meeting. In June, the Plan Commission reviewed a draft ordinance prepared by staff and City Attorney Fieber that included the changes as requested. City Attorney Fieber provided a slight revision to what was previously called a “special exception” process to the sign code, and instead wrote the ordinance to function like a typical conditional use permit. The Plan Commission fully endorsed the ordinance at their June meeting and recommended the Common Council adopt it. Ordinance Detail: Staff has prepared a draft ordinance that includes those changes as discussed. This includes the following: • Adding definitions to both “marquee signs” and “projecting identification signs” to section 13-1-101. • Closing loophole in section 13- 1-106 of the pole sign ordinance that previously did not include a sign height restriction for pole signs in the CB district. Ordinance update would restrict new pole signs in the CB district to 20 feet in height. • Creating language permitting circumstances in which a marquee sign would be permitted. These would be limited to properties in the B-1, B-2, B-3, and CB districts whose principal structure is a hotel, theater, museum, or entertainment venue. o Staff also incorporated language that mimics the square footage restriction on marquee signs based on the frontage of the street frontage of said building, with a cap of 100 square feet in size.  Staff also incorporated the ability to have a second marquee sign for properties on corner lots, but capped the total size of those two signs to total lineal feet of each street frontage, or 100 square feet, whichever is less. • Incorporating language for the special exception (conditional use process), giving Plan Commission discretion on this item giving certain standards and the City Zoning Administrator the ability to relieve the applicants of other CUP requirements as set forth in Section 13-1-62 for sign requests only. • Incorporating illumination standards as discussed at the Plan Commission meetings. Staff created four illumination standards, including requiring new requirements for applicants to provide brightness calculations for new externally and internally illuminated sign proposals for staff and building inspection to consider and review. o Staff also provided a slight revision to this section at the request of the Plan Commission at the June meeting, clarifying that LED bulbs were not considered unshielded lighting. Special Exception vs. Conditional Use: City staff worked with the City Attorney to review and draft the language included in the ordinance. One change from the original staff written ordinance is related to the “special exception” verbiage in the ordinance update. City Attorney Fieber has incorporated a minor edit to that section and is instead referring it as a “conditional use” process. The function is still the same – any request for deviation from the sign code as written would require Plan Commission approval – but the correct process in the eyes of the courts would be to call this a “conditional use” rather than a “special exception.” Staff Recommendation/Request: Staff requests the Common Council hold a public hearing for this item and then approve the ordinance as included in the packet materials. Attachments: i. Ordinance No. 11 CITY OF PLYMOUTH Ordinance No. __ of 2026 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 13-1-101, 13-1-106, 13-1-108, and 13-1-109, ZONING CODE OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, WISCONSIN REGARDING THE CREATION OF MARQUEE SIGN REGULATIONS, ILLUMINATION STANDARDS, AND A CONDITIONAL USE PROCESS WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth is a body corporate and politic within Sheboygan County, Wisconsin; and WHEREAS, the City Plan Commission and Common Council would like to amend the City Zoning Code regarding signage to create marquee signage regulations, illumination standards, and a special exception process to the sign code; and WHEREAS, the Plan Commission has reviewed the herein ordinance and recommends adoption; and WHEREAS, the proposed ordinance was noticed in the Plymouth Review as a class 2 notice and a public hearing for the ordinance was held before the Plymouth Common Council; and NOW, THEREFORE, the Common Council of the City of Plymouth does hereby ordain as follows: Section 1. Amending Code. The following sections of the Municipal Code of the City of Plymouth are hereby amended to read as follows (deletions indicated by strikeout; insertions by underline): Section 13-1-101 Signs and billboards—Definitions. In addition to the general definitions found in article P of this chapter, the following definitions are used in this article: Marquee Sign means any permanent sign over 20 square feet in size made of rigid materials and supported by and extended from the façade of a building to project near or over the entrance of the principal structure. A marquee sign may include both internal and external illumination, as well as an interchangeable letterboard. Projecting Identification Sign means any permanent sign 20 square feet in size or less affixed to the façade of a building and projecting near or over that buildings entrance. Sec. 13-1-106 Commercial and multi-family residential signs permitted. c. Pole signs shall not exceed 20 feet in height in the B-1, B-2, CB, and LI districts, and 30 feet in height in the B-3 and HI districts. Height is measured above the mean centerline of street grade. The sign shall be completely within the property upon which it is located. One pole sign per street frontage is permitted. Size is limited to 100 square feet for one side, or 200 square feet for all sides. When there exists a property zoned in the B-3 or HI districts with continuous road/highway frontage in excess of 300 feet, the size is limited to 200 square feet per side or 400 square feet for all sides. Any pole sign in the B-3 business district shall have a minimum landscaped area of 16 square feet around the base of the pole unless a waiver thereof is granted by the plan commission. Pole signs are not allowed in residential districts. e. Marquee signs shall be limited to the B-1, B-2, B-3, and CB districts to structures whose principal use is a hotel, theater, museum, or entertainment venue. The size of a marquee sign shall be limited to one square foot for each lineal foot of the building parallel to the street frontage. Marquee signs shall not exceed 100 square feet in size, regardless of building size and street frontage. Buildings shall be limited to one (1) marquee sign per property, except in the case of corner properties in which case two (2) marquee signs shall be permitted. The sum of the total square footage of the two marquee signs shall be limited to the total lineal feet of each street frontage, or 100 square feet, whichever is less. Sec. 13-1-108 Special exceptions Special exceptions to these sign regulations may be granted by the board of appeals. Plan Commission through a conditional use permit. The Plan Commission may grant a conditional use permit if they find granting such special exception will not 1) have a substantial adverse effect on surrounding properties by reason of appearance or other objectionable factors; 2) create a nuisance; 3) have a substantial adverse effect on property values; and 4) interfere with the reasonable enjoyment of the surrounding properties. The standards for granting a special exception to the sign regulations as set forth in this section shall apply in lieu of the conditional use standards set forth in Section 13-1-66 of the Zoning Code. An applicant for a special exception shall otherwise comply with the requirements for a conditional use permit, except the Zoning Administrator may relieve the applicant from all requirements of the application as set forth in Section 13-1-62 of the Zoning Code. Sec. 13-1-109 Construction and maintenance regulations for signs. a. General Requirements (2) Illuminated signs. Any illuminated signs or billboards shall not interfere with surrounding properties or traffic. and adhere to the following regulations: a. All newly constructed signs installed after July 1, 2026 shall be designed to minimize glare. The applicant shall provide brightness calculations to the building inspector when applying for a new sign permit that indicates how bright the sign will be. b. Externally illuminated signs, including flood lighting and internally illuminated signs, shall illuminate only the immediate area of the sign, concentrating light upon the sign without radiating light upon adjacent public or private property. c. Internally illuminated signage shall illuminate only the lettering, logos, and borders of the sign. The background of the sign shall remain unlit and opaque. d. The use of unshielded lighting, including exposed light bulbs hung or strung on poles, wires or any other type of support intended to illuminate a sign or other advertising device is expressly prohibited (this excludes bulbs used for digital LED signs). All sign lighting shall be so designed located, shielded or hooded so as to prevent the casting of glare or direct light upon adjacent roadways, surrounding properties or into the sky. Section 2. Severability. Should any portion of this Ordinance or the affected Municipal Code Section be declared unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder shall not be affected. Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect the day after publication. Enacted on , 2026. CITY OF PLYMOUTH By: Donald O. Pohlman, Mayor Date: CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OF ENACTMENT I hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly enacted by the City of Plymouth Common Council and approved by the Mayor on the dates indicated above. Dated: , 2026 Anna Voigt, Clerk City of Plymouth 128 Smith St. - P.O. Box 107 Plymouth, WI 53073-0107 Telephone: (920) 893-3745 Facsimile: (920) 893-0183 Web Site: plymouthgov.com DATE: June 25, 2026 TO: Mayor and Common Council FROM: Tim Blakeslee, City Administrator/Utilities Manager RE: Approve Letter of Agreement with Mueller Communications Background: The 2026 Budget included funding for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Public Safety Staffing Options Assessment and Community Survey. The purpose of this effort is to support public education, community dialogue, and the development of available options to address the City’s ongoing challenges in funding additional Police Department staffing. An agreement with Mueller Communications was approved on December 9, 2025. The options assessment was presented to the Common Council in March 2026, with the next step being a community survey regarding staffing needs. The community survey was conducted in April 2026, and the survey results were shared with the Common Council on May 12, 2026. A copy of the survey results has also been placed online. At the May 26, 2026 meeting, additional data and funding estimates were provided regarding a potential referendum. A follow- up discussion was held with the Committee of the Whole on June 9, 2026. The Committee provided unanimous consensus to proceed with a referendum and to continue working with Mueller Communications for referendum education. A draft referendum resolution and proposed referendum language will be brought forward at a meeting in late July or early August. As previously noted, the Police Department has not added a sworn officer since 1997, even as community population and calls for service have steadily increased. Calls related to mental health, welfare checks, traffic enforcement, and proactive community policing have grown significantly during this period, placing additional demands on existing staff. The primary barrier to adding staff is that it is nearly impossible to do so through the normal budget process due to State of Wisconsin levy limit restrictions. The City already operates on an extremely lean budget, and no available capacity exists to fund additional officer positions. The allowable levy limit increase provided by the state on a yearly basis does not generate enough revenue to support even a single police officer, based on a review of at least the past five years. Municipalities across Wis consin face similar challenges, and many have pursued referendum processes to address police and fire staffing needs. Over the past six months, Mueller Communications completed Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the referendum preparation process. This work focused on evaluating operational needs, reviewing funding options, and gathering community input so that any future recommendat ion is based on accurate data, fiscal analysis, and resident feedback. Phase 3 will focus on referendum preparation and community education. This effort also supports the 2023 to 2026 Strategic Plan, which places an emphasis on increasing public safety options in the community. The Letter of Agreement for Phase 3 is included as Attachment 1. The draft scope of services presentation is included as Attachment 2. The not -to-exceed cost for Phase 3 is $54,218, plus the required technology fee. Mueller Communications has indicated that actual costs are often lower when City staff can support portions of the work. For example, the Phase 1 and Phase 2 estimate was $55,177, while the actual cost was ~ $39,098. Mueller Communications brings extensive experience assisting Wisconsin municipal ities with similar assessments and referendum education efforts. Their continued involvement will help ensure that information provided to residents is clear, accessible, and accurate. Funding will be provided by Capital Fund balance and the remaining funding from Phase 1 and 2. Recommendation: Motion to Approve Letter of Agreement with Mueller Communications Attachments: • Letter of Agreement • Draft Scope Presentation June 25, 2026 Mr. Tim Blakeslee City of Plymouth 128 Smith Street Plymouth, WI 53073 Re: Letter of Agreement Dear Mr. Blakeslee: This correspondence serves as the Letter of Agreement between the City of Plymouth and Mueller Communications LLC (Mueller Communications). It outlines the nature and terms of the working relationship between our organizations for Phase 3 referendum communications. Mueller Communications will provide strategic communications counsel and will create and execute a public information and education effort that clearly articulates for voters the need for additional resources and the impact to the community if the November referendum passes or fails. Fees for these services will be billed on an hourly, “pay-as-you-go” basis. We anticipate professional fees to execute the tasks outlined in the June 2026 proposal will not exceed $38,220. This does not include fees for third-party vendors or printing and mailing costs or media spend, which would be determined and agreed upon as part of our engagement, but are currently estimated to be about $13,131.   In addition to professional fees, Mueller Communications charges an administrative service & technology fee of seven and a half percent (7.5%) of the monthly professional fees to cover internal expenses incurred on client’s behalf. A copy of Mueller Communications’ Standard Expense Reimbursement Policy has been enclosed for your review. Mueller Communications posts invoices, which are payable upon receipt, at the end of each month for services performed that month. Each invoice includes a separate breakdown of out-of-pocket expenses and a monthly summary of activities performed. Also, please understand and agree that Mueller Communications cannot undertake to verify all the information supplied to us by you and your employees. Therefore, we ask 414.390.5500 | 108 E. Pleasant St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 | muellercommunications.com City of Plymouth / Letter of Agreement July 1, 2026 Page 2 you to agree to indemnify and hold harmless Mueller Communications and its officers and employees from and against any demands, claims, or liability actually incurred or suffered by us directly relating to or arising out of the inaccuracy of the information provided to us by you hereunder and all reasonable cost and expenses incurred by us in connection therewith, including without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and cost of litigation. This indemnification obligation shall not apply to demands, claims or liabilities relating to or arising out of our negligence or misconduct. Likewise, we will indemnify and hold you and your employees harmless from and against any demands, claims and losses or liabilities actually incurred or suffered by you in connection with the services rendered by us, except for demands, claims and losses or liabilities relating to or arising out of your negligence or misconduct. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive the expiration or termination of this Letter of Agreement. By signing below, the terms of this engagement letter are agreed to. An electronic signature is legally equivalent to a handwritten signature and will have the same effect as an original handwritten signature. Upon completion of the signing process, a fully executed copy of this agreement will be received via email for your records. This contract may be terminated at any time with a 60-day advance notice to the affected parties. Mueller Communications works to ensure open lines of communication on all aspects of the working relationship with clients. Please feel free to contact me personally if you have any questions or need additional information on any portion of this letter or any other matter. We look forward to continuing our work with you. Sincerely, ______________________________ JAMES MADLOM CEO Mueller Communications, LLC Accepted by: ______________________________ TIM BLAKESLEE City Administrator City of Plymouth 414.390.5500 | 108 E. Pleasant St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 | muellercommunications.com City of Plymouth / Letter of Agreement July 1, 2026 Page 3 STANDARD EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT POLICY In order to provide the high-quality services our clients have come to expect, Mueller Communications LLC (Mueller Communications) incurs reimbursable expenses on behalf of its clients. We have prepared this policy statement to ensure a full understanding of how these charges are handled and to provide clients with more information on our policy. Our main objective is to develop a relationship with clients based on mutual trust. To further that goal, Mueller Communications expends funds on a client’s behalf with exactly the same care and concern we have for personal monies. Mueller Communications charges an administrative service & technology fee of seven point five percent (7.5%) of the monthly professional fees to cover internal expenses incurred on client’s behalf. Included in this fee is access to our full suite of media database and monitoring services, basic administrative support, in-county travel, routine printing, telecom and technology services. Any extraordinary expenses will be billed separately. All third-party vendors used are reputable and continually monitored for quality and competitiveness. All charges paid by Mueller Communications on behalf of the client will have 17.65 percent added to cover the cost of the oversight and administration. Typical services provided by third-party vendors include, but are not limited to, costs for sponsored content, ad buys, or direct mail / email services, as well as working meals and out-of-county travel. We encourage clients to discuss any questions or comments they may have concerning this policy with us at any time. 414.390.5500 | 108 E. Pleasant St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 | muellercommunications.com CITY OF PL YMOUTH M U E L L E R C O M M U N I C A T I O N S REFERENDUM PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN OUR PROCESS 2 PROCESS T H R E E P H A S E APPROACH Our preferred approach to referenda includes a three-step process that takes place over the course of 9-12 months and provides opportunities for broad public engagement, education and dialogue. We work with each community to customize an approach to fit their needs. P H A S E I : OPTIONS ASSESSMENT P H A S E I I : COMMUNITY SURVEY P H A S E I I I : PUBLIC EDUCATION INITIATIVE REFERENDUM EDUCATION Since elected officials opted to move forward with a referendum, Mueller will create and execute a public information and education campaign that clearly articulates for voters the need for additional resources and the impact to the community if the referendum passes or fails. Outreach Plan & Strategy: Based on the information outlined in the Options Assessment and the solution being pursued by the City, we will develop and refine a communications strategy that may include the following key elements. Communications Materials: We will work to develop clear and concise materials that effectively communicate key information about the referendum: ● Key messages for use in ensuring consistent communication across all outreach methods; ● A fact sheet that explains the situation and the necessity for the referendum; and ● FAQs to help disseminate facts and dispel any misconceptions about the need for the referendum, what the funding would be used for, and the process taken thus far. THE GOAL: An informed and engaged electorate. Municipalities and departments cannot advocate for a specific outcome in an election - or a referendum. Rather, they can educate and encourage community members to make an informed decision. 4 P H A S E I I I Timeline: 12-16 weeks OUTREACH APPROACHES We will take key information from communications materials and leverage it to develop and distribute information to the community. Examples of the outreach we might recommend include: ● Direct Mail: We will develop and distribute three direct mail pieces to all residences in your community. Each mailer would provide key information about the referendum, as well as links for more information. ● Graphics / Posters: We will develop informational graphics and/or posters that can be printed and displayed in municipal buildings. ● Presentation Deck: We will develop a presentation that can be used by officials to explain the referendum at community meetings (in person and/or online). ● Information Sessions: We will work with City officials to schedule public information sessions to provide an opportunity to share the need for the referendum and allow residents to ask questions. The sessions would be promoted in advance and recorded, as technology allows, to be made available for later viewing. ● Community Presentations: We will work with you to identify opportunities to speak to local community organizations about the referendum. 5 REFERENDUM EDUCATION P H A S E I I I Timeline: 12-16 weeks ONLINE PRESENCE ● Website: We will continue updating content for the existing webpage that will serve as the hub for information on the referendum including the fact sheet, an online FAQ and contact information where additional questions can be directed. ● Social Media: We will work with you to develop content that can be regularly posted on social media channels to inform the community about the need for the referendum. We will also provide a response guide that identifies likely questions and suggested answers that officials can use in responding to online engagement. ● Paid Advertising: We will work with you to develop engaging content to leverage as digital advertising, specifically targeted to reach residents of voting age in Plymouth. ● Email / eNewsletter: We will develop content that can be used as part of regular email or eNewsletter distributions, as appropriate. EARNED MEDIA To secure coverage in the local media about the referendum, we work with the team to develop and distribute news releases and media pitches as appropriate. Mueller Communications will also assist with media interview coordination. 6 P H A S E I I I Timeline: 12-16 weeks REFERENDUM EDUCATION TIMELINE JUNE / JULY 2026: ●City drafts referendum question, explanatory language – due to County 8/25/2026 ●Mueller begins drafting key messages, FAQs, fact sheet content AUGUST 2026: ●City identifies community groups to engage for presentations, confirms dates for information sessions ●Mueller drafts updated website content ●Mueller drafts and distributes news release with overview of the referendum ●City posts updated website content, following approval of referendum question IF THE COUNCIL MOVES FORWARD WITH A NOVEMBER 2026 REFERENDUM, MUELLER COMMUNICATIONS WILL DEVELOP OUTREACH MATERIALS BASED ON THIS GENERAL TIMELINE: TIMELINE SEPTEMBER 2026: ●Mueller uses approved messages to draft and design additional outreach tools for approval: ○ Presentation deck ○ Mailer 1 ○ Social content calendar + graphics ●Mueller develops ad strategy, may engage videographer if creative requires it ●Mailer 1 sent to all households ●Mueller conducts outreach to media about upcoming information sessions ●City begins publishing social media content ●Social media ad launches for six week-long campaign ●Mueller drafts and designs Mailer 2, sends to all households OCTOBER 2026: ●Information sessions held ●Mueller drafts and designs Mailer 3, sends to all households ●City continues to publish social media content ●City continues to present to relevant community groups NOVEMBER 2026: ●City continues to publish social media content ●Election Day – November 3 ●Mueller distributes news release to media announcing results of election ESTIMATE B U D G E T We will work with you to refine our scope of work and budget to best meet the needs of your community. This proposed budget is based on the scope of work outlined above. **These third-party costs are projections as of May 2026 and may be subject to change. We have preferred vendors we frequently work with and who we know are efficient and affordable. We are happy to work with other vendors, but note that it may take additional time to coordinate and their pricing may be different than we have estimated here. PHASE III Professional Fees: $38,220 Will be based on actual fees, not to exceed this amount, based on current understanding of the scope of work Administrative and Technical Fee: $2,867 Media Spend for Advertisements: $1,200 Videographer: $2,500 Printing / Mailing Cost Estimate: $9,431 Inclusive of printing, mailing, markup, postage costs 9 Referendum Public Education Budget $54,218 1 | Page City of Plymouth 128 Smith St. - P.O. Box 107 Plymouth, WI 53073-0107 Telephone: (920) 893-3745 Facsimile: (920) 893-0183 Web Site: plymouthgov.com DATE: June 25, 2026 TO: Mayor and Common Council FROM: Cathy Austin, PE, Director of Public Works Tim Blakeslee, City Administrator/Utilities Manager RE: Stayer Park: Dog Park Naming Background: In October 2025, Plymouth Downtown Arts and Merchants (D.A.M.) expressed interest in spearheading a beautification project for the existing dog park located within Stayer Jr. Park. The concept was presented to the Committee of the Whole, which directed the group to proceed with project development and finalize the design. Since that time, D.A.M. has partnered with the Plymouth Advancement Association (PAA), which has assumed leadership of the project. The proposed design has since been updated and is attached. On April 14, 2026, PAA presented the project to the Committee of the Whole as proposed improvements and associated donation would ultimately require acceptance and approval by the Common Council. Naming Request: Since the April Committee of the Whole meeting, the City has received a request to name the facility the "Plymouth Lions Dog Park." The Plymouth Lions Club has donated $30,000 to the project. Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2 -4-7(c), one of the responsibilities of the Parks Committee is to investigate and recommend all names assigned to parks and facilities within the park system. The ordinance provides that parks and facilities may be named when one or more of the following conditions exist: • The park and/or facility is significant and will be regularly used by the public; • The park and/or facility is likely to be regularly referred to in public media; or • Naming the park and/or facility will enhance a sense of community within the City. The ordinance further requires that the Parks Committee review naming applications and make a recommendation to the Common Council regarding the proposed name. Parks Committee Recommendation: The Parks Committee reviewed the naming request and unanimously recommended that the "Plymouth Lions Dog Park” be the name for the Dog Park facility following renovation. Recommendation: Move to approve "Plymouth Lions Dog Park” as the Dog Park facility name. 2 | Page Attachments: 1.) Lions Club Submission 2.) Draft Signage 1). Proposed name and indicate if you want the logo included. Do the Lions have a specific font used for your name and the logo. Please attach when returning to Wendy and me. The font is Arial. Several jpgs for the logo are attached: 1 color, 2 color, and black and white. 2) A brief history of the Plymouth Lions (Maybe 1-2 paragraphs which also include your mission. Established in 1964, the Plymouth Lions Club was initially 19 charter members, becoming Wisconsin’s 299th club. The club now consists of 65+ men and women of diverse ages and backgrounds who serve the local community as well as international causes. Today there are 589 Lions Clubs in Wisconsin with 21,700 members serving. The Plymouth Lions Club remains one of the largest and most active clubs in the region. The Lions serve the community through major projects, providing ongoing services in the community, and donations to local charitable organizations. The Lions Mission Statement is: To create and foster a spirit of understanding among the people for humanitarian needs by providing voluntary services through community involvement and international cooperation. 3). Describe the top 5-10 projects that the Lions have spearheaded or have been a major supporter. Major Projects Stayer Park In September 2016, the Plymouth Lions Club shared a vision for our Club’s most ambitious community service project to date, nicknamed “Dare to Dream. ” As part of the City’s Mullet Corridor project, the Plymouth Lions helped to build a playground in Stayer Park that is inclusive for children of all ages. Lions Park Lions Park was built in 1992 and is considered a jewel of a baseball park for youth in our community and the surrounding area. Lions Club continues to watch over and contribute to some aspect of the park due to our sense of responsibility for it and as an honoring of our past members whose efforts created this mecca for youth baseball. In 2025, the club conducted a major renovation of the baseball facilities. Community Services Reading Machines One of the ways our club puts our mission into action is by providing Reading Machines for those in need. The Reading Machine project started in the 1990’s with basic black and white machines. Today, our club can provide over 50 machines of various types. Vision Screening The Lions provide vision screening for students in 4K,kindergarten, first, third and fifth grades, in addition to any students referred by staff or parents. The club uses a Welch Allen Spot Vision Screener, a high-tech handheld machine that quickly and accurately detects vision issues. Blood Drives The Lions promote Blood drives in the Plymouth community. By donating blood at one of our drives, you become part of a life-saving plan in the lives of friends, family members, and neighbors. Charitable Donations The Lions Clubs sponsors four Scholarship every year to graduating seniors. We also sponsor the annual PHS Academic Banquet. Other recent donations to initiatives in the Plymouth area include: • Nut Hill Development Project • Project Angel Hugs • Plymouth Educational Foundation Horizon • Parkview Elementary School • Plymouth Gift of Life • Plymouth Chamber of Commerce • Police and Fire Dept Programs • Camp Anokijig • Plymouth Arts Center • Quit Qui Oc Athletic Association