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CITY OF PLYMOUTH, WISCONSIN TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 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, 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, 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 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, February 10, 2026 B. Approve City and Utility Reports: I. Electric, Water and Sewer Sales Report – January 2026 II. Utility Related Write Offs for January 2026 - $4,240.62 C. Minutes acknowledged for filing – Police & Fire Commission: February 3 – Housing Authority: February 4 – Public Works & Utilities: February 10 – Committee of the Whole: February 10 D. Approve Room Tax Permit for Vibrant Victorian, at 126 E Main St. E. Approve Application for Event / Street Use Permit from Jesse Schneider (City Club) for the Annual Irishman’s Walk on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 from 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Route Starts at 1610 Eastern Ave and Ends at 228 E Mill St. 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. Consideration of Application for a “Class B” Liquor License and Class “B” Beer License for Semper Fi Saloon, at 202 Elizabeth St. – Mayor Pohlman opened the public hearing at 7:02. Police Chief explained the Clerk’s office received a request to transfer the liquor license to a new owner at Turner Hall. While doing the background check for Mr. Sagorac it was found he has multiple arrests and convictions, including an operating while intoxicated third offense in August 2021. That offense is the only one that falls whin the typically specified five years that the Police look at. However, because it is the third offense they continue to look at the pattern of behavior predating that offense. Chief Ruggles listed multiple arrests/convictions including a current pending investigation from Slinger. Chief Ruggles also went over previous incidents on his bar he owned in Milwaukee. Chief Ruggles explained based on Mr. Sagorac being a habitually law offender and the safety risk to the community if Mr. Sagorac was granted a license the police are recommending denial of the license. Chief Ruggles also mentioned the updates needed on the building based on the Fire Department’s inspection. Mr. Sagorac came up to speak to the Council. He distributed letters of recommendation to the Council. Council took some time to review the letters. Mr. Sagorac explained he has been a teacher in West Allis and Milwaukee. He explained that he has learned and grown a lot from his experiences when he owned his bar in Milwaukee. Binder noted that there weren’t any recommendations from anyone in his teaching career. Sagorac gave some comments on his success with coaching and teaching students. Chief Ruggles had follow up questing for Mr. Sagorac about his former liquor licenses. With no other comments the Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:26 PM. Motion was made by Tauscheck/Matzdorf to deny the liquor license. Upon the call of the roll, all voted aye. Motion carried, license is not approved. 7. Resolution: A. No. 4 Promotion of Food Waste Composting – Blakeslee explained that Alderperson Binder introduced the topic of composting to the Committee of the Whole. The Committee of the Whole directed staff to revise the draft resolution provided by PEAT so that it reflects coordination related to sharing educational materials on composting, rather than establishing a formal partnership. Motion was made by Binder/Tauscheck to approve the Resolution No. 4. Matzdorf stated she’s not against composting but, didn’t think that this needed to be a Resolution. Binder handed out information from the State encouraging composting. He hopes the PEAT group can help educate the public with the Resolution. Gilson asked Matzdorf if she is not in favor of the resolution because the city would be promoting it. Matzdorf responded that she is against it being a resolution. She thinks composting is a great and PEAT should continue to educate the community, go to festivals and continue to promote it. Penkwitz stated he admires the dedication but doesn’t think it falls within a municipal government’s responsibility. Upon the call of the roll, Gilson, Sande, Matzdorf, and Penkwitz voted no; Tauscheck, Herrman and Binder voted aye. Vote 4 no and 3 aye. Motion failed. B. No. 5 Approval of Changes to the City of Plymouth Functional Classification System – Director of Public Works Austin explained that in 2024 the Council approved the updated limits of the City’s Urban Area Boundary (UBA). The UBA is important for allocations of State and Federal funds. The DOT has now completed a review of roadway functional classifications within the UAB. Updates to roadway classifications are necessary to ensure the network accurately reflects current conditions and future planning need. Motion was made by Penkwitz/Matzdorf to approve Resolution No. 5 approving the changes to the city of Plymouth functional classification system. Upon the call of the roll, all voted aye. Motion carried. 8. New Business: A. Discussion and Possible Action on Well 18 Proposal from Kapur– Blakeslee explained engineering services are needed for drinking well no. 18 as part of TID #9. The scope includes reconnaissance, a test well, and production Well No. 18. design and bidding, as well as pump house design and bidding. Motion was made by Tauscheck/Matzdorf to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Kapur for Drinking Well #18 as part of TID #9. Upon the call, all voted aye. Motion carried. 9. Adjourn to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, March 10, 2026: Motion was made by Tauscheck/Matzdorf to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous aye vote was cast. Motion carried.