Redevelopment Authority Agenda & Packet (PDF)

MEETING AGENDA PLYMOUTH REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CITY OF PLYMOUTH, WISCONSIN THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2026 @ 8:30 AM Plymouth City Hall FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING ROOM 128 Smith Street Plymouth, WI 53073 T he Plymouth Redevelopment Authority’s mission is to serve as a catalyst for development which supports Plymouth as a welcoming place for the arts, entertainment, shopping, dining, working and living. The Authority has a particular interest in the physical revitalization of downtown Plymouth as an inviting atmosphere which encompasses not only buildings but also streetscapes, parking areas, signage, sidewalks, pedestrian lighting and green spaces including the River Walk corridor. 1. Call to order and roll call. 2. A pproval of Meeting Minutes from the April 30, 2026 meeting 3. B rief RDA Fund Balance Update & Active RLF Loans 4. Public Hearing – RDA Project Plan #5 Downtown Dog Park Beautification 5. A pprove Resolution 2026-01 Adopting Redevelopment Plan #5 6. C ommunication – Letters, E-mails, or Reports Related to the Redevelopment Authority (Staff, Chairperson, Members etc.) 7. A djournment It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above stated meeting 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. P lease 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 ADA Coordinat or Leah Federwisch, located in the Plymouth Utilities office at 900 County Road PP, Plymouth, WI or call 920-893-3853. Members Present: ____ Lee Gentine ____ Donna Hahn ____ John Nelson ____ Ronna O’Toole ____ Ken Pannier ____ Carole O’Malley ____ Mike Penkwitz S taff: ____ Tim Blakeslee ____ Anna Voigt ____ Jack Johnston O ther: PLYMOUTH REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CITY OF PLYMOUTH, WISCONSIN THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026 @ 8:30 AM UNOFFICIAL MINUTES 1. Call to order and roll call.: Chairman Gentine called the meeting to order at 8:30 AM. Members present were Lee Gentine, Donna Hahn, John Nelson, Ronna O’Toole, Ken Pannier, Carole O’Malley, and Mike Penkwitz. Staff present were: Tim Blakeslee, Jack Johnston, Anna Voigt. 2. Approval of Meeting Minutes from the March 5, 2026 meeting: Motion was made by Nelson/Hahn to approve the minutes from March 5. Upon the call of the roll, all voted aye. Motion carried. 3. Brief RDA Fund Balance Update & Active RLF Loans: Blakeslee went over the RDA Fund Balance and the active RLF Loans. 4. Discussion on RDA Project Plan #5 regarding Downtown Dog Park Beautification: Blakeslee explained in March the RDA discussed the possibility of providing support for the Plymouth Advancement Association downtown dog park beautification project. At the time of the meeting the general consensus was for staff to prepare a formal RDA project plan to bring back to the RDA to consider. Staff requested the RDA review the draft project plan and the allocated amount of $30,000. Gentine described some more details of the planned dog park. Next steps will be preparing a formal resolution for the RDA to consider at a future meeting. 5. Communication – Letters, E-mails, or Reports Related to the Redevelopment Authority (Staff, Chairperson, Members etc.): Blakeslee updated the committee on the West Stafford St. parking lot. Other committee members shared things going on in the downtown area. 6. Adjournment: Motion was made by O’Malley/Hahn to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous aye vote was cast. Motion carried. 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: May 29, 2026 TO: RDA FROM: Tim Blakeslee, City Administrator/Utilities Manager Jack Johnston, Assistant City Administrator/Community Development Director RE: Public Hearing – RDA Project Plan #5 Downtown Dog Park Beautification Background: In March of 2026, the RDA discussed the possibility of providing support for the Plymouth Advancement Association (PAA) downtown dog park beautification project. At that time, the general consensus was for city staff to prepare a formal RDA project plan for this item and bring it back to the RDA to consider. In April, City staff prepared a draft project plan in support of the project. The RDA discussed the project plan at their April 30 th meeting and indicated general support. They directed staff to schedule a public hearing at a future RDA meeting and further refine the plan. Project Plan: Staff has prepared Project Plan #5 for the downtown dog park project and it is included in the packet materials for review. Chair Gentine has proposed a $177,000 budget for entire project, a vast majority of which will be funded through ongoing fundraising efforts. Staff has proposed an allocation of $35 ,000 from the RDA general fund to support this project. This is a slight increase from the previously discussed $30,000 allocation. The reason for the proposed increase is a result of the cost to bring water to the site. As of April 27, the RDA fund balance is at $130,845.80. Recommendation: Staff requests the RDA hold a public hearing for this RDA project plan and consider approving the allocation in the amount of $35,000. The Common Council would then consider final approval at a future meeting. Attachments: 1. RDA Project Plan #5 & Exhibits REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT PLAN NUMBER F IVE (NO. 5 ) PLYMOUTH RDA DOWNTOWN DOG PARK BEAUTIFICATION REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH 128 SMITH STREET PLYMOUTH, WI 53073 2 I. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Plymouth, Wisconsin (the “Authority”), is a redevelopment authority organized by the City of Plymouth, Wisconsin (the “City”), and existing under and pursuant to the laws of the State of Wisconsin and is authorized by Wis. Stat. § 66.1333 and 66.1335, as amended (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “Act”), to carry out the following purposes: (a) Prepare redevelopment plans and carry them out with in the city limits. (b) To enter into any contracts determined by the authority to be necessary to effectuate the purposes of Wis. Stat. § 66.1333. (c) To enter into contracts with redevelopers of property containing covenants, restrictions and conditions regarding the use of the property in accordance with a redevelopment or urban renewal plan, and other covenants, restrictions, and conditions that the a uthority considers necessary to prevent recurrence of blighted areas or to effectuate the purposes of Wis. Stat. § 66.1333. (d) To provide for the elimination and prevention of substandard, deteriorated, slum and blighted areas and blighted properties through redevelopment and other activities through the utilization of a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program with redevelopers to carry out the purposes of Wis. Stat. § 66.1333. (e) To exercise other powers that may be required or necessary to effectuate the purposes of Wis. Stat. § 66.1333 in implementing the the RLF Program. With the approval of the City of Plymouth Common Council, this Project Plan shall be effective as of May 28, 2026 . The Common Council and Authority find that the implementation of a new dog park is a redevelopment within the Project Area. 3 II. LOCATION AND BOUNDARIES OF RLF PROJECT PLAN The geographic location of the project contemplated within the Project Plan shall be the parcel 59271803830 comprising a part of the property at 39 Stafford Street, Plymouth, Wisconsin 53073 commonly known as Stayer Junior Park (the “Property”). The aerial photograph and overlay of the proposed project setting forth the physical boundaries of the Project Plan are set forth in detail on Exhibit A. An aerial photograph of the entirety of parcel 59271803830 including an overlay of the physical boundaries of the Project Plan are set forth in detail on Exhibit B and attached hereto. III. EXISTING LAND USES AND CONDITIONS OF PROPERT IES The property: • Parcel 59271803830 – The property contains a portion of Stayer Junior Park including the existing bandshell, a portion of the East Stafford Street public parking lot, and the existing public dog park. The rest of the park, including the playground and additional public parking are located on a separate parcel. photograph showing the existing uses and conditions of the Property is attached hereto as Exhibit C. IV. LAND USE PLAN FOR PROPOSED USES OF THE AREA The property: • Parcel 59271803830 – The 2022 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map outlines the proposed usage for each parcel in the City. The Future Land Use Map outlines this parcel as commercial. The Existing Land Use Map outlines this parcel as Natural Areas. Note: This parcel will be considered for a Comprehensive Plan amendment at a future Plan Commission meeting to redesignate its designation on the Future Land Use Map as Parks & Open Space. V. POPULATION DENSITY In general, Plymouth is home to approximately 8,932 residents (2020). From 2000 to 2020, Plymouth gained 1,151 residents, which represents a 15 percent change and an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 0.69 percent. Wisconsin’s Demographic Services Center and Wisconsin’s Department of Workforce Development also project that Plymouth’s population and regional employment will continue to grow through 2042. Ensuring Plymouth has sufficient employers and housing to accommodate growth will be a key. The community’s population base has steadily increased over the last several decades. 4 The population density of both project plan parcels contains no current residences. The project plan is not intended to produce additional residential density. VI. PRESENT AND POTENTIAL ASSESSED VALUE FOR PROPERTY TAX PURPOSES (INCLUSIVE) 2025 Assessed Value: • Parcel 59271803830 - $0 The proposed project plan will not have an impact on parcel assessed value. VII. STATEMENT OF PROPOSED SITE IMPROVEMENTS Parcel 59271803830 – The primary site improvement will be the redevelopment and beautification of the existing dog park. The dog park footprint will expand to the west and include a new overhead shelter, a municipal water supply for dogs and humans, decorative brick pavers, a walkway, benches, picnic tables, fre sh landscaping including mature trees and bushes, a new fence, etc. The total value of the project is approximately $177,000. The Plymouth Advancement Association (PAA) is responsible for the majorit y of the fundraising and installation of these improvements. The Plymouth Redevelopment Authority (RDA) is pledging $35,000 to help finance this project. VIII. STATEMENT OF UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS This Project Plan will include a municipal water connection to service a water fountain in the park that will be suited for both dogs and humans. The shelter will also have some security lighting installed. IX. STATEMENT OF FEASIBLE METHOD OF RELOCATING RESIDENTS This Project Plan does not contemplate relocation of residents. X. AMENDMENTS As provided by Wis. Stats. Sec. 66.1333(6)(d), this Project Plan may be amended at any time as deemed necessary by the Authority and City of Plymouth Common Council 5 A. EXHIBIT S Exhibit A, B, and C attached. Coordinate System: NAD 1983 HARN WISCRS Sheboygan County Feet; Map Rotation: 0 -- Saved By: RSUEMNICHT on 4/23/2026, 09:12:45 AM; File Path: G:\Planning\Production\Static_Maps\Zoning\1-APRX\Dog_Park_2026.aprx; Layout Name: Dog_Park_2026_Site_Plan_Map_11X17L NOTES: 1. PARCEL BOUNDARIES AND AERIAL IMAGERY ACQUIRED FROM SHEBOYGAN COUNTY. 2. SITE PLAN FROM FOXCATCHER DESIGNS "SITE PLAN C 01" DATED 01/30/2026. LEGEND PARCEL #59271803830 PARCEL BOUNDARY F1:1801" = 15' 0 15 30 FEET CITY OF PLYMOUTH EXHIBIT A DRAFTED ON: 4/23/2026 Collins St Coordinate System: NAD 1983 HARN WISCRS Sheboygan County Feet; Map Rotation: 0 -- Saved By: RSUEMNICHT on 4/23/2026, 09:12:45 AM; File Path: G:\Planning\Production\Static_Maps\Zoning\1-APRX\Dog_Park_2026.aprx; Layout Name: Dog_Park_2026_Parcel_Map_11X17L NOTES: 1. PARCEL BOUNDARIES AND AERIAL IMAGERY ACQUIRED FROM SHEBOYGAN COUNTY. 2. SITE PLAN FROM FOXCATCHER DESIGNS "SITE PLAN C 01" DATED 01/30/2026. LEGEND PARCEL #59271803830 PARCEL BOUNDARY F1:6001" = 50' 0 50 100 FEET CITY OF PLYMOUTH EXHIBIT B DRAFTED ON: 4/23/2026 Collins St Coordinate System: NAD 1983 HARN WISCRS Sheboygan County Feet; Map Rotation: 0 -- Saved By: RSUEMNICHT on 4/23/2026, 09:15:56 AM; File Path: G:\Planning\Production\Static_Maps\Zoning\1-APRX\Dog_Park_2026.aprx; Layout Name: Dog_Park_2026_Parcel_Map_11X17L NOTES: 1. PARCEL BOUNDARIES AND AERIAL IMAGERY ACQUIRED FROM SHEBOYGAN COUNTY. LEGEND PARCEL #59271803830 PARCEL BOUNDARY F1:6001" = 50' 0 50 100 FEET CITY OF PLYMOUTH EXHIBIT C DRAFTED ON: 4/23/2026 Plymouth Redevelopment Authority Resolution # 2026-01 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, WISCONSIN Resolution No. 2026-01 RESOLUTION ADOPTING REDEVELOPMENT PLAN #5, DESIGNATING REDEVELOPMENT BOUNDARIES, DECLARING NEED FOR REHABILITATION AND SUBMITTING DETERMINATIONS TO COMMON COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Plymouth, Wisconsin (the “Authority”) is a Redevelopment Authority organized by the City of Plymouth, Wisconsin (the “City”) under Section 66.1333, Wisconsin Statutes (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “Act”), and is authorized by the Act: (a) To acquire property necessary or incidental to an urban renewal program and to lease, sell or otherwise transfer such property to a public body or private party for use in accordance with a redevelopment plan; (b) To enter into contracts determined to be necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Act; (c) To finance its activities with the approval of the Common Council; (d) To enter into contracts with redevelopers of property containing covenants, restrictions and conditions regarding the use of the property in accordance with a redevelopment or urban renewal plan, and other covenants, restrictions and conditions that the authority considers necessary to prevent a recurrent of blighted area or to effectuate the purposes of the Act; (e) To mortgage or otherwise encumber or dispose of any of the property within the Project Area; (f) To otherwise exercise any of the powers conveyed under the Act; and WHEREAS, the Authority designates the boundaries of the project area of the Redevelopment Plan as 59271803830 comprising a part of the property at 39 Stafford Street, Plymouth, Wisconsin 53073 as shown on Exhibit A, both attached hereto, (collectively the “Project Area” or the “Property”); and WHEREAS, the Authority has prepared a Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area in accordance with the Act and upon approval of this resolution will forward such Redevelopment Plan to the Common Council for consideration and approval; and - 2 - Redevelopment Authority Resolution # 2026-01 WHEREAS, the Authority has determined the Project Area is a blighted area in need of rehabilitation and blight elimination in accordance with the Act; and WHEREAS, the Authority held a public hearing on June 4, 2026 in accordance with the Act; and WHEREAS, the Notice of Public Hearing regarding the proposed Redevelopment Plan was published in the official newspaper of the City of Plymouth, Wisconsin, as a Class 2 notice with the last insertion published at least 10 days before the date set for hearing as required by law; and WHEREAS, the Notice of Public Hearing and Redevelopment Plan was received by the property owners (City of Plymouth); and WHEREAS, the Authority has found that the Redevelopment Plan is feasible and is in conformity with the Comprehensive Plan and city zoning of the City of Plymouth in accordance with the Act; and WHEREAS, the Authority intends to provide funding to rehabilitate the dog park; and WHEREAS, the proposed use of the property is consistent with the Redevelopment Plan, Comprehensive Plan, and city zoning. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Authority that: 1. Findings and Determinations. It has been found and determined and is hereby declared: (a) That the Development constitutes a “redevelopment project” within the meaning of the Act; (b) That Development in the Project Area is consistent with and in furtherance of the public purposes, plans, and objectives set forth in the Redevelopment Plan; and (c) That the Development of property would act as an inducement for further development and improvements in the City of Plymouth, - 3 - Redevelopment Authority Resolution # 2026-01 thereby making more likely the accomplishment of the public purpose objectives set forth in the Act. 2. Approval of the Redevelopment Plan. The Authority does hereby approve the Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area and forwards such plan to the Common Council for final approval. 3. General Authorizations. The Chairperson and the Executive Director and the appropriate officials of the Authority, in accordance with their assigned responsibilities are hereby each authorized to execute, deliver, publish, file and record such other documents, instruments, notices and records and to take such other actions as shall be necessary or desirable to accomplish the purposes of this Resolution upon approval of the Redevelopment Plan by the Common Council. In the event that said officers shall be unable by reason of death, disability, absence or vacancy of office to perform in timely fashion any of the duties specified herein, such duties shall be performed by the officer or official succeeding to such duties in accordance with law and the rules of the Authority. Any actions taken by the Chairperson and the Executive Director consistent with this Resolution are hereby ratified and confirmed. 4. Resolution a Contract. No change or alteration of any kind in the provisions of this Resolution may be made except as provided herein. 5. Conflicting Resolutions, Ordinances, Severability, and Effective Date. All prior Authority resolutions, rules or other actions of the Authority or any parts thereof in conflict with the provisions hereof shall be and the same are hereby rescinded insofar as they may so conflict. In the event that any one or more provisions hereof shall for any reason be held to the illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provisions hereof. The appropriate officers and agents of the Authority are hereby directed and authorized to do all acts and execute and deliver all documents as may be necessary and convenient to effectuate the actions contemplated by this Resolution. The foregoing shall take effect immediately upon adoption and approval in the manner provided by law and this resolution. Adopted and approved this 4th day of June, 2026. REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, WISCONSIN RDA Chairperson/President Executive Director/Secretary -4 - CERTIFICATION BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY I, Timothy Blakeslee, being first duly sworn, hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Executive Director/Secretary of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Plymouth, Wisconsin (the “Authority”), and as such I have in my possession, or have access to, the complete corporate records of the Authority and of its Commission; that I have carefully compared the transcript attached hereto with the aforesaid records and that said transcript attached hereto is a true, correct and complete copy of all the records in relation to the adoption of Resolution No. 2026- 01 RDA entitled RESOLUTION ADOPTING REDEVELOPMENT PLAN # 5, DESIGNATING REDEVELOPMENT BOUNDARIES, DECLARING NEED FOR REHABILITATION AND SUBMITTING DETERMINATIONS TO THE COMMON COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL. I hereby further certify as follows: 1. Said Resolution was considered for adoption by the Commissioners of the Authority at a meeting held at City of Plymouth City Hall, 128 Smith Street, Plymouth, Wisconsin 53073, on June 4, 2026, after holding a public hearing. Said meeting was a regular meeting of the Commissioners and was held in open session. 2. Said Resolution was on the agenda for said meeting and public notice thereof was given not less than twenty- four (24) hours prior to the commencement of said meeting in compliance with Wis. Stat. § 19.84, including, without limitation, by posting on the bulletin board in the City Hall, by notice to those news media who have filed a written request for notice of meetings, and by notice to the official newspaper of the City of Plymouth. 3. Said meeting was called to order by Lee Gentine who chaired the meeting. Upon roll, I noted and recorded that the following Commissioners were present: And the following Commissioners were absent: -5 - I noted and recorded that a quorum was present. Various matters and business were taken up during the course of the meeting without intervention of any closed session. One of the matters taken up was said Resolution, which was introduced, and its adoption was moved by and seconded by . Following discussion and after all Commissioners who desired to do so had expressed their views for or against said Resolution, the question was called, and upon roll being called and the continued presence of a quorum being noted, the recorded vote was as follows: AYE: NAY: ABSTAINED: Whereupon the meeting chairperson declared said Resolution adopted, and I so recorded it. I have signed my name of the Authority hereto on this 4th day of June, 2026. Timothy Blakeslee, Executive Director/Secretary -6 - EXHIBIT A PROPERTY LOCATION -7 -