Park Committee Agenda & Packet (PDF)

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 governmental 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 appro priate 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. PLYMOUTH PARKS COMMITTEE AGENDA CITY OF PLYMOUTH, WISCONSIN June 22, 2026 6:00 PM Plymouth City Hall Room 210 128 Smith Street Plymouth, WI 53073 1. Call to order and roll call 2. Approval of October 29, 2025 minutes 3. Election of Chair and Vice Chair 4. Audience Comment 5. Update on City Park Projects 6. Discission and Possible Action Regarding Assigning Park Name for the Dog Park located within Stayer Park – Plymouth Lions Club 7. Adjourn Members Present: Mark M elcher Mark Levandowski Jeff Versch ____Katie Schroeder ____Dana Haucke Staff: ____Cathy Austin ____Anna Voigt Other: PLYMOUTH PARKS COMMITTEE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, WISCONSIN October 29, 2025 6:00 PM Plymouth City Hall Room 305 128 Smith Street Plymouth, WI 53073 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES 1. Call to order and roll call: Chairman Melcher called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Members present were Mark Melcher, Mark Levandowski, Katie Schroeder, Jeff Versch, and Jeff Tauscheck. Also present: Director of Public Works Cathy Austin and Clerk/Deputy Treasurer Anna Voigt. 2. Approval of August 6, 2025 minutes: Motion was made by Tauscheck/Levandowski to approve the minutes. A unanimous aye vote was cast. Motion carried. 3. Audience Comment: None 4. Discussion on City Park Upgrades: Director of Public Works Austin reviewed the community input from the Open House hosted by Parkitecture + Planning. There were about 50 participants. Attendees reviewed conceptual imagery, provided written comments, and discussed ideas for enhancing park amenities. Austin handed out potential skateboard renderings and where pickleball courts could go. Pickleball courts were the main topic of discussion and if they should be included in City Park or should they be located in another park. Courts should ideally be located at least 200 feet from nearby residential properties to reduce potential noise impacts. Two potential spots for courts at City Park could be east of the parking lot at the bottom of the hill or close to Suhrke Rd. by the skate park. The one at the bottom of the hill would take away parking spots and the one by Suhrke Rd. does have houses across the street. Schroeder asked about a lap pool. Austin stated it would be hard to do a lap pool due to cost. Melcher and committee talked about different spots to put pickleball courts if not at City Park. Meyer Park was brought up, but Meyer Park has more restrictions. The committee mentioned Lone Oak Park. Schroeder asked about the skatepark and if it was going to be all concrete. Austin stated the renderings are all concrete and it hasn’t had any updates since built. Versch brought up indoor pickleball courts. Austin stated that would have to be more of a conversation with Plymouth Ed & Rec or Generations. The committee talked about having them over on the west side of the park by the railroad tracks. Austin was going to look into it, but it may be hard with the railroad tracks right there. Melcher asked if everything at the playground was going to be new. Austin stated yes, but somethings will be repurposed to different parks. Levandowski brought up a splash pad. Austin suggested if there was going to be a splash pad to be part of the pool area. 5. Communications – Letters, emails, or reports related to the Committee: None 6. Adjourn: Motion was made by Tauscheck/Levandowski to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 PM. A unanimous aye vote was cast. Motion carried. 1 | Page City of Plymouth 128 Smith St. - P.O. Box 107 Plymouth, WI 53073-0107 T elephone: (920) 89 3-3745 Facsimile: (920) 89 3-0183 Web Site: plymouthgov.com DATE: June 18, 2026 TO: Parks Committee F ROM: Cathy Austin, PE, Director of Public Works R E: Stayer Park: Dog Park Naming B ackground: 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. S ince 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. A copy of the meeting minutes from that presentation is attached for reference. N aming Request: Since the April Committee of the Whole meeting, the City has received a request to name the facility the "Plymouth Lions Dog Park." P ursuant 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. T he ordinance further requires that the Parks Committee review naming applications and make a recommendation to the Common Council regarding the proposed name. C ommittee Consideration: The Parks Committee should review the naming request and determine whether the proposed name, "Plymouth Lions Dog Park," is appropriate and consistent with the criteria established in Municipal Code Section 2-4-7(c). Municipal Code is attached for reference. F ollowing discussion, the Committee may make a recommendation to the Common Council regarding approval or denial of the proposed name. Any recommendation from the Parks Committee would be forwarded to the Common Council for final consideration and determination. 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. T he 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. T he 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. Li ons 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. V ision 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. B lood 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. C haritable 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 CITY OF PLYMOUTH, WISCONSIN TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 302 CITY HALL, 128 SMITH STREET OFFICIAL 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, Jeff Tauscheck, Dave Herrmann, Dana Haucke and Kevin Sande. Also present: City Administrator/Utilities Manager Tim Blakeslee, Director of Public Works Cathy Austin, Police Chief Ken Ruggles, and City Clerk/Deputy Treasurer Anna Voigt. 2. Approve the Minutes from March 31, 2026: Motion was made by Gilson/Sande to approve the minutes for March 31. A unanimous aye vote was cast. Motion carried. 3. Discussion on Ordinance 7 of 2026: Repealing and Recreating Ordinance Title 8 Chapter 3 Related to Refuse Disposal and Collection: Director Austin explained the ordinance updates are to incorporate the DNR’s revised recycling ordinance. Pohlman asked if the average residential user will see a rise in fees. Austin stated no not from this Ordinance. Binder stated that he hopes compost will be added to 8-3-5 in the future. 4. Discussion on Dog Park Improvement Donation Project: Gentine presented and updated the committee on the dog park project. The Plymouth Downtown Arts and Merchants have partnered with Plymouth Advancement Association. Sande asked if the EWF product is permeable. Gentine stated that part of the reason you use EWF is that everything goes down, but he isn’t certain what the soils are underneath. Gilson asked how often the chips had to be replaced. Gentine explained it had to be top dressed every few years. Binder asked if there is a concern of the dog park being crowded. Blakeslee stated that if it becomes to crowded the City will make changes. Matzdorf asked how long the park would be closed during construction. Gentine thought it would be for about 2 months. Matzdorf suggested starting to spread the word now. Gilson asked who will be maintaining the park. Blakeslee stated that the City currently maintains it. The Plymouth Advancement Association would do the project and donate it back to the City. Committee encouraged the Plymouth Advancement Association to move forward with the project. 5. Discussion on Sign Code related to Projecting Signs: Blakeslee explained that part of the Henry Christopher Hotel project at the former 52 Stafford hotel, the developers have proposed two projecting signs for the property. The two signs proposed do not meet code. Staff gave a few options: revising projecting sign ordinance to allow larger signs and internal illumination, including differentiating projecting signs from marquee signs in the ordinance, or creating special exception language for sign applications. The committee directed staff to take it to Plan Commission. 6. Adjourn: Motion was made by Matzdorf/Binder to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous aye vote was cast. Motion carried. Page 1 of 2 The Plymouth Dog Park – Basic Specifications F or additional information , design intent, or general questions, please contact FoxCatcher Designs. Keynote demarcations such as “ A01 ” reference the Site Pla n , page C 01 , of the Plan Set. This document is prepared on behalf of the Plymouth Advancement Association (PAA) . Additional questions , pricing, an d all final approvals shall be directed through the PAA and its representatives. Site Improvements - Surfaces • Engineered Wood ( “ Woof ” ) Fiber – Primary Dog Park Surface o Approximate square footage of 5,295 sq.ft. o Design Intent: Model ed based on the ‘ Woof Fi ber ’ product offered by Dog - On - It. o Follow manufactures recommendations for product depth . • G ift Brick / Donation Walk (A01 ) o Appr oximate square footage of 230 sq.f t. o P a vers donated / purchased by the general public in support of Dog Park fundraising. o Pavers shall be installed b y Landscape Sub - Cont ractor. o Blank pavers shall be installed in - lieu of donated pavers as required to fill walkway . ▪ Blank pavers shall be replaced with donated pavers as they become available . o P a ver color s shall compl e ment existing concrete and asphalt surfaces of Stayer Jr. Park. o C onnects to existing asphalt (E07) at base of existing bridge (E03) • Concrete Patio / Pad (A03) o Approximate square footage of 336 sq.ft. o Poured c o ncrete flatwork shall complement existing concrete surfaces of Stayer Jr. Park. o Min imum 4 ” thickness. Thickened edges may be necessary where the concrete meets the engineered wood fiber surface of the Dog Park. • Crushed Gravel/Limestone Pathway ( A15) o Approximate square footage of 416 sq. ft. o Walkway to provide access to existing park bench o C onnects to existing asphalt (E07) at base of existing bridge (E03) Site Improvements – Water • Potable Wa ter from local Hyd rant to Drinking Fountain o Approximate distance from existing hy drant to Drinking Fountain is 160 feet. o Design Intent: Modeled based on ‘ Elkay ezH2O Outdoor Bottle Filler w/Drinking Fountain & Pet Station ” ▪ Model # WBB 729414 ▪ Model number may vary based on free ze - resistant feature – freeze resistan ce shall be included ▪ Color T.B.D. Site Improvements – Plantings • Mature Trees w. Perman ent Decorative Pet Guard Collars (A10) o (6) mature trees, location per plan, shall be spa de - in. o Type T.B.D. – shall provide adequate shade and minimal ground litter / pet choking hazards o Account for trees being plante d prior to concrete fence curb installation ( A12) o See attached renderings for examples of the pet guard collar ▪ Design Intent: Metal, corrosion re sistant, with proper width & height to protect tree trunks from damage • Mature Bushes & Sh rubs o Type T.B.D. – shall provide dense foliage to prevent pets from running to fence corners at - speed • Grass o Repair and restore any grass sur faces damaged during construction Page 2 of 2 General Improvements • Per imeter Fencing w. Conc rete Curb/Frost Footing o The approximate length of fencing and concrete cur b, as drawn per plan, is 354 feet. o The height of the concrete curb shall be a minimum of 6 ” above the top of the finished Engineered Wood Fiber Primary Park Sur face ▪ This height shall be coordinated be tween the Landscape , Concrete , and Survey partners. o The width of the concrete curb shall be coordinated between the concrete provider and the fencing provider to ensure that fence post s can be affixed to, or embedded in, the curb without risk to damaging the curb o The curb shall be protected from frost heave by an appropriate footing /foundation depth, or by other approved, equitable means o Fencing sh all be set on, or affi xed to, the top of the curb ▪ Design Intent: The current design of the fence is for black - coated chain link ▪ Design Intent: The current height of th e fence is modeled as 3 ’ - 6 ” above the top of the curb. If 4 ’ height fencing is standard, please verify approval with the PAA. o Gates ( A 13 & A14 ) shall be provided per plan. ▪ The width of Mai ntenance Gates ( A14) shall be coordinated with the Landscape partner & the City of Plymouth to ensure a ccess for general maintenance, the application of the Engineered Wood Fiber Surf ace , and all other necessary park serv ices. ▪ Entrance Gates ( A13) shall be self - closing to create a double - gated entry for park patrons. • Dog Park Shelter o See page A 06 of the Plan Set for Section drawings indicating the Design Intent for the Shelter structure. o Overall Design Int ent as of the Plan Set dated 2026.01.30 is as follows: ▪ Tube - Steel Post, Beam , and Purl in Construction to match the fit & finish of the existing Stayer Jr. Park Band Shelter ▪ 2 x6 To ngue & Groove (T&G) roof decking, exposed & visible to the underside of the roof system ▪ Metal Roofing to match the fit & fini sh of the existing Stayer Jr. Park Band Shelter ▪ Decorative Signage to match the fit & finish of the “ Che ese Capital ” arch sign located on Eastern Ave. in Plymout h , over the Mullet River (i.e. ‘ Cheese ’ colored le t tering on a black background) o Provide LED lighting under the shelter roof structure o Provide LED illumination of the Decorative Signage • Curved Bench Seating w. Backrest o Concrete seat base , which shall be protected from frost heave by an appropriate footing /foundation depth, or by other approved, equitable means o Back rest material shall be made of rot - resistant wood, or equitable materials approved by the PAA o The ba ckrest support s are modeled as tube - stee l, powder coated black • General H uman Accommodations o (2) picnic tables o Pet waste bag station o Pet waste and general waste receptacle • General Pet Accommodations o Agility Equipme nt (A07) ▪ Modeled Agility E quipment , number of pieces, and locations are for visualization purposes only. ▪ Equipment providers shall provide recommendation s of equipment based on the size of the Dog Park , and shall seek approval from , and provide pricing estimates to, the PAA . o Decorative Fire Hydrants (A09) A01 A02 A03 A04 A05 A06 A06 A07 A07 A07 A07 A08 A08 A09 A09 A09 A09 A10 A10 A10 A10 A10 A10 A11 A11 A11 E01 E01 E02 E02 E03 E04 E04 E04 E04 E05 E05 E06 E05 A12 A12 A12 A12 A12 A13 A13 A14 A15 E05 E07 E07 E07 EXTENSION FROM EXIST. 20' - 6" MATCHES EXISTING FOOTPRINT 60' - 10" 81' - 4" 26' - 2" APPRX. 160' WATER RUN FROM EXISTING HYDRANT LOCA TION MATCHES EXISTING FOOTPRINT 55' - 11" 9' - 10" 99' - 8"15' - 7" 9' - 7" E01 E01 R9' - 0" 20' - 10" 23' - 8" 9' - 11" 13' - 0" 8' - 5" 130° 90° 134° 144° 90° 97° FACETED CURVE TO ACCOMMODATE FENCING (TYP. 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IF EITHER SCALE BAR IS NOT EXACTLY 1", DRAWING IS NOT TO SCALE 0" 1" 0" 1" 24 X 36 12 X 18 TRUE NORTH PLAN NORTH NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONNOT FOR CONSTRUCTION NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION PRELIMINARY DRAWINGS DEVON REGAN (920) 226-7690 devon@foxcatcherdesigns.com THESE PLANS, AS DRAWN BY FOXCATCHER DESIGNS, ARE NEITHER INTENDED FOR USE AS, NOR TO BE CONSTRUED AS, LICENSED COMMERCIAL DRAWINGS. THEY ARE FOR DESIGN INTENT AND REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY. PLAN NOTES: FOLLOW THE QR CODE TO: www.foxcatcherdesigns.com C 01 PLYMOUTH DOG PARK 39 S STAFFORD ST, PLYMOUTH, WI 53073 SITE PLAN 2025.09 SITE PLAN - 3/16" = 1'-0"1 PLYMOUTH DOG PARK PLYMOUTH DOG PARK LEGEND - NEW DESIGN ELEMENTS KEY NOTE DESCRIPTION A01 GIFT BRICK - DONATION WALK A02 SHELTER STRUCTURE A03 CONCRETE PATIO A04 PICNIC TABLES A05 DRINKING FOUNTAIN & BOTTLE FILLER A06 WASTE BAGS & DISPOSAL BIN A07 AGILITY EQUIPMENT (TYPICAL) OVER ENGINEERED WOOD FIBER SURFACE A08 CURVED BENCH w. BACKREST A09 FIRE HYDRANT (TYPICAL) A10 MATURE TREES w. PET COLLARS A11 MATURE BUSHES & SHRUBS A12 NEW PARK PERIMETER - CONCRETE CURB w. DECORATIVE FENCING SET ON TOP A13 SELF CLOSING GATES A14 MAINTENANCE GATES A15 NEW CRUSHED LIMESTONE WALKWAY STAYER JUNIOR PARK - EXISTING ELEMENTS KEY NOTE DESCRIPTION E01 PERIMITER OF EXISTING DOG PARK E02 EXISTING BENCH(ES) (TYPICAL) E03 EXISITNG BRIDGE E04 EXISTING TREE(S) (TYPICAL) E05 EXISTING MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT E06 EXISTING PARKING STRUCTURE E07 EXISTING PATHWAYS & PARKING # DATE DESCRIPTION 1 2025.11.24 PRELIM. PLANS 2 2026.01.30 PRELIM REV. 01 3 2026.01.30 PRELIM REV. 02 PLYMOUTH DOG PARK - QUICK STATS: EXISTING FENCED OUTER PERIMETER: ≈ 289' (OUTER PERIMETER DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR FENCING REQUIRED TO CREATE DOUBLE-GATED ENTRY AREA) EXISTING PARK AREA: 4,787 SQ. FT. (INCLUDING DOUBLE-GATED ENTRY AREA) NEW FENCED OUTER PERIMETER: ≈ 329' (OUTER PERIMETER DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR FENCING REQUIRED TO CREATE DOUBLE-GATED ENTRY AREA) TOTAL APPROX. FENCING LENGTH: ≈ 354' NEW PARK AREA: 5,842 SQ. FT. (INCLUDING DOUBLE-GATED ENTRY AREA) NEW ENGINEERED 'WOOF' FIBER ≈ 5,295 SQ. FT. (USED IN-LIEU OF GRASS OR TURF) NEW GIFT BRICK AREA (A01): ≈ 230 SQ. FT. NEW CONCRETE PATIO AREA (A03): ≈ 336 SQ. FT. NEW CRUSHED GRAVEL AREA (A15): ≈ 416 SQ. FT.