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CITY OF PLYMOUTH, WISCONSIN TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 302 128 SMITH ST. PLYMOUTH, WI 53073 OFFICIAL MINUTES 1. Call to order and roll call: Mayor Pohlman called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. On the call of the roll, the following were present: Angie Matzdorf, Jeff Tauscheck, Diane Gilson, Mike Penkwitz, 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, Deputy Police Chief Matt Starker, Assistant Administrator/Community Development Director Jack Johnson, Director of Public Works Cathy Austin and City Clerk/Deputy Treasurer Anna Voigt. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Approval of the Consent Agenda (Alderpersons may request removal of item(s), or part thereof without debate or vote): Motion was made by Herrmann/Hauke to approve the consent agenda. Upon the call of the roll, all voted aye. Motion carried. A. Approve minutes of the meeting held Tuesday, March 10, 2026 B. Approve City and Utility Reports: I. Electric, Water and Sewer Sales Report – February 2026 II. Utility Related Write Offs for March 2026 - $1,742.80 C. Minutes acknowledged for filing – Police & Fire Commission: March 3 – Housing Authority: March 4 D. Receive and File Annual Liquor License report from Police Department E. Approve request from Ladewig -Zinkgraf American Legion Post 243 to hold the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25, 2026 from 10 AM – 11 AM. Parade line up on East Main St., Parade Route west on Main St., South on Caroline St., East on Mill St., North on North St. to Union Cemetery for Ceremony 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.: None 5. Items removed from Consent Agenda: None 6. Public Hearing followed by Discussion and Action: A. Ordinance No. 5 An Ordinance Amending the City of Plymouth, Wisconsin Comprehensive Plan Existing Land Use Map and Future Land Use Plan Map by Changing Property from Agricultural to Industrial (Parcel # 59271-822750) – Mayor Pohlman opened the public hearing at 7:03 PM. Johnston asked for clarification from Attorney Fieber. The wording on the agenda and memo is incorrect. Attorney Fieber asked if the notice in the paper were correct and if the Ordinance was posted at the same time of the agenda. Johnston confirmed the notice was posted correctly in the paper and Clerk Voigt confirmed the Ordinance in the packet was posted at the same time of the agenda. Attorney Fieber agreed it was okay to proceed. Johnston explained this is for 12-unit owner-occupied condominium plan along the east side of Pleasant View Rd. next to the existing Pleasant View Townhomes. The first step in the zoning approval process is a comprehensive plan amendment from commercial to residential. The Plan Commission gave positive feedback for the development. With no other comments the Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:09 PM. Motion was made by Matzdorf/Tauscheck to approve Ordinance No. 5. Upon the call of the roll, all voted aye. Motion carried. B. Ordinance No. 6 An Ordinance Amending Section 13-1-21, Zoning Map of the Zoning Code of the City of Plymouth from PUD Planned Unit Development to R-3 Two-Family Residential District (Parcel # 59271- 827944) – Mayor Pohlman opened the public hearing at 7:10 PM. Johnston explained that this Ordinance is in relation to Ordinance No. 5. This Ordinance is changing the zoning from PUD to R-3. With no other comments the Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:12 PM. Upon the call of the roll, all voted aye. Motion carried. 7. Resolution: A. Resolution No. 7 of 2026 Authorizing Borrowing from WPPI Energy – Blakeslee explained in November 2025 Council approved staff filling an application for the WPPI Member RLF program. The City’s allowable loan amount under this program is $400,000. In February 2026 the WPPI Energy Executive Committee unanimously approved the application. If the Resolution is approved by Council, Plymouth Utilities will receive the program funds in April 2026 and repayment of the loan will commence in May 2026 with monthly payment of $3,333. Motion was made by Herrmann/Matzdorf to approve Resolution No. 7 Authorizing Borrowing from WPPI Energy. Upon the call of the roll, all voted aye. Motion carried. 8. New Business: A. Discussion and Possible Action on First Amendment to Development Agreement – New Summits, LLC – Blakeslee explained the First Amendment to the Development Agreement for New Summits, LLC reflects updates primarily related to project timing. The Developer has requested adjustment to several deadlines with the agreement due to earlier uncertainty surrounding the WHEDA Infrastructure Access Loan. The changes do not alter the overall scope or intent of the project. Motion was made by Binder/Herrmann to approve the First Amendment to Development Agreement – New Summits, LLC. Upon the call of the roll, all voted aye. Motion carried. B. Discussion and Possible Approval of a Polaris Ranger from Feldmann Sales and Services in the amount of $21,885.79 for the Utilities – Roehrborn explained that part of the 2026 budget dollars were allocated to purchase a UTV. This will help pull line, getting brush out of ditch lines, and off-road activities where its hard-to-get full sized vehicles. Blakeslee added this item was budgeted for $40,000 so it came in significantly under budget. Motion was made by Tauscheck/Sande to approve the purchase of the Polaris Ranger from Feldmann Sales and Service in the amount of $21,885.79. 9. Adjourn to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026: Motion was made by Matzdorf/Tauscheck to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous aye vote was cast. Motion carried.