Committee of the Whole Agenda & Packet (PDF)

CITY OF PLYMOUTH, WISCONSIN TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING, 6:15 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 302 CITY HALL, 128 SMITH STREET AGENDA 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Approve the Minutes from April 28, 2026 3. Presentation and Discussion on City Park Concept Plan 4. Presentation and Discussion on Police Department Staffing Survey Results from Community Perceptions 5. Adjourn 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 ADA Coordinator Leah Fe derwisch, located in the Plymouth Utilities office at 900 County Road PP, Plymouth, WI or call 920-893-3853. CITY OF PLYMOUTH, WISCONSIN TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING, IMMEDIATELY AFTER FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 302 CITY HALL, 128 SMITH STREET 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, 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 April 14, 2026: Motion was made by Binder/Penkwitz to approve the minutes from April 14. A unanimous aye vote was cast. Motion carried. 3. Discussion on an ordinance repealing section 11-3-10 and creating section 11-5-2 of the City of Plymouth code of general ordinances related to underage smoking and vaping: Chief Ruggles explained that staff is requesting to update the code regarding smoking and tobacco. In recent years there has been a decrease in the use of tobacco products by teenagers, but an increase of vaping devices containing nicotine or hemp/CBD. The current ordinance does not address vaping devices or the possession of nicotine gum. The committee directed it be brought to the Council. 4. Adjourn: Motion was made by Tauscheck/Haucke to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous aye vote was cast. Motion carried. 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: May 7, 2026 TO: Public Works and Utility Committee FROM: Cathy Austin, PE, Director of Public Works RE: City Park Project As part of the City’s ongoing efforts to develop a long-term improvement plan for City Park, the City retained Parkitecture + Planning in 2025 to prepare conceptual layouts and assist with public engagement and project planning. Since the previous discussions with the Parks Commission and Committee of the Whole, the concept plans have been further refined based on public input, committee direction, and staff review. At this meeting, Parkitecture + Planning will present the final conceptual layout plan for City Park. The presentation will include an overview of the proposed improvements and amenities throughout the park, including proposed enhancements to playground areas, pathway connections, recreational amenities, parking, and other park features identified throughout the planning process. In addition to the conceptual layout, updated budgetary cost allocations have been completed for the proposed improvements and will be provided by Parkitecture + Planning at the meeting. These estimates are intended to provide a general understanding of potential project costs and assist the City in evaluating future implementation and phasing opportunities. The City has $3,000,000 budgeted to complete this project. ~$1,000,000 is from the capital fund from the TID#4 closure distribution and 2026 abated debt strategy and $2,000,000 is via debt issuance. The budget number for this project can be scaled either up or down to accommodate the upgrades requested. A determination will need to happen in the next month as the City’s debt sale process will begin on May 26 with estimated finalization in July or August. Due to the City’s 2026 budget strategy, a ~$2,000,000 debt issuance for this project should not result in a levy related debt service increase next year. Next Steps: Following presentation of the final concept plan, staff is seeking feedback and direction from the Committee of the Whole regarding project priorities and potential phasing of improvements to assist in the upcoming debt issuance considerations. Attachment: Finalize Concept Plans – City Park Sheet NumberDate: Revisions:Project Name: Sheet Title: Issued For:Project #:2/16/2026Review25.020PLYMOUTH CITY PARK203 Suhrke RoadPlymouth, WI 53073608.203.8203Madison.WI.53717PARKITECTURE901 Deming Way, Suite 201+ PLANNINGParkitecture EXISTING CONDITIONS EX 2EXISTING CONDITION IMAGES Sheet NumberDate: Revisions:Project Name: Sheet Title: Issued For:Project #:2/16/2026Review25.020PLYMOUTH CITY PARK203 Suhrke RoadPlymouth, WI 53073608.203.8203Madison.WI.53717PARKITECTURE901 Deming Way, Suite 201+ PLANNINGParkitecture EXISTING CONDITIONS EX 1EXISTING CONDITION IMAGES 48"1,22M 60"1,53M 72"1,83M108"2,75M 32 16 16 484056 72 727296 12 1824 Sheet NumberDate: Revisions:Project Name: Sheet Title: Issued For:Project #:2/16/2026Review25.020PLYMOUTH CITY PARK203 Suhrke RoadPlymouth, WI 53073608.203.8203Madison.WI.53717PARKITECTURE901 Deming Way, Suite 201+ PLANNINGParkitecture C100CONCEPT PLAN 25'50'0' 1Ex. Aquatic Center2Ex. Shelter/Restrooms3Ex. Bandshell4Ex. ParkingLEGEND 5Reconstructed Basketball Court6Prop. Sand Volleyball7Prop. Playground Area8Prop. Open Lawn9Prop. Seating Node10Prop. Trail/Pathway11Prop. 4 Lane Lap Pool12Prop. Restrooms/Mech Building13Prop. Pool Fencing 1 2 34 5 67 8 8 9 10 10 10 10 SUHRKE ROAD 1112 13 13 FUTURE PHASE Sheet NumberDate: Revisions:Project Name: Sheet Title: Issued For:Project #:2/16/2026Review25.020PLYMOUTH CITY PARK203 Suhrke RoadPlymouth, WI 53073608.203.8203Madison.WI.53717PARKITECTURE901 Deming Way, Suite 201+ PLANNINGParkitecture C101CONCEPT PLAN - EAST PARK AREA 25'50'0' 1Ex. Softball Diamond2Ex. Parking3Prop. Skate Park RedevelopmentLEGEND SUHRKE ROAD 1 2 2 3 NORTH MILWAUKEE STREET Sheet NumberDate: Revisions:Project Name: Sheet Title: Issued For:Project #:2/16/2026Review25.020PLYMOUTH CITY PARK203 Suhrke RoadPlymouth, WI 53073608.203.8203Madison.WI.53717PARKITECTURE901 Deming Way, Suite 201+ PLANNINGParkitecture C110CONCEPT PLAN - SKATE PARK RENDERINGS VIEW TO THE NORTHEAST VIEW TO THE SOUTHEAST VIEW TO THE SOUTHWEST VIEW TO THE NORTHWEST 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 8, 2026 TO: Mayor and Common Council FROM: Tim Blakeslee, City Administrator/Utilities Manager RE: Presentation of Police Department Staffing Survey Results from Community Perceptions Background: The 2026 Budget includes 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. An 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. Community Perceptions, an independent third-party research firm, conducted the survey, and the results will be presented at tonight’s meeting. The results will be posted on the City’s website after the meeting. Following discussion and direction from the Common Council, staff will provide an update on next steps at the May 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting. Recommendation: Discuss the survey results and provide feedback to staff.