Welcome to the City Newsletter

October 2024

We are thrilled to share the latest happenings through this edition of our City newsletter! As the crisp autumn air approaches, we invite you to join us for our beloved Trick-or-Treat on October 27 from 3PM - 5PM, when our streets will come alive with the joyful laughter of children in costumes.

Also, we encourage you to participate in our survey regarding the downtown pocket park statue, as your insights will help us narrow down the final decision.

Don’t miss our exciting Homecoming Parade October 4 at 4:15 PM , a tradition that unites us in celebration and pride for our community.

Don Pohlman / Mayor

City Meeting Agendas:

Last Month's Meeting Agendas:

Plan Commission 9/5/24

Library Board 9/9/24

Police and Fire Commission 9/10/24

Finance & Personnel Committee 9/10/24

Common Council 9/10/24

Housing Authority 9/11/24

Finance & Personnel Committee 9/24/24

Common Council 9/24/24

Affordable Housing Ad Hoc Committee 9/25/24

This Month's Meetings:

Police and Fire Commission 10/1/24

Joint Review Board 10/2/24

Plan Commission 10/3/24

Library Board 10/7/24

Common Council 10/8/24

Common Council 10/29/24

Affordable Housing Ad Hoc Committee 10/23/24

*Other meetings may be added throughout the month.

Click here to view the most current meeting schedule, agendas, and minutes!

Watch Common Council Meetings Live!

Downtown Pocket Park Survey:

Which sculpture do you feel would be the best fit at the downtown pocket park? (The sculpture will go on the stone pedestal) The Redevelopment Authority Subcommittee received feedback from the public at Mill Street Festival on four general themes (Nature, Cheese Capital, Hub City, or Family) The preferred theme was Nature! Please take this 1 minute survey and provide your thoughts on the sculpture design.

Take the survey!

Trash and Recycling Schedule:

Pick-up is regularly scheduled in October and November.

Election Information:

2024 General Election

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 - Polls are open 7AM - 8PM.

To register to vote or request an absentee ballot by mail please visit myvote.wi.gov

If you are interested in working an election please email avoigt@plymouthgov.com or call (920) 893-1271.

General Election Dates and Times for In-Person Absentee Voting

October 22 - October 24, 2024, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM; Oct 25, 7:30 AM - Noon

October 28 - 31, 2024, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM; November 1, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Upcoming Special Events:

The Plymouth High School Homecoming Parade will be October 4 starting at 4:15 PM.

Nutt Hill Open House

October 10, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Plymouth Art Center

A group of Plymouth residents have been working on a plan to revitalize Nutt Hill. Their plan is to make significant improvements to the infrastructure, facilities, and property to support tubing, skiing, and snowboarding. They intend to operate Nutt Hill as a non-profit organization and raise capital funds to support snowmaking, grooming, building improvements, land modifications, and installation of a magic carpet tube lift.

Attend the open house to learn more about their vision to revitalize Nutt Hill and provide affordable, winter recreational activities that facilitate skill development, healthy lifestyle, and improve life experiences for present and future generations of residents throughout East Central Wisconsin.

Trunk or Treat

October 27

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Stayer Park

The American Legion Family, Ladewig-Zinkgraf, Post 243 will be sponsoring the Trunk or Treat before the City Trick or Treating at Stayer Park.

Trunk or Treat

October 13

1:00 PM - 3 :00 PM

Generations is hosting Trunk or Treat on October 13, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Generation, 1500 Douglas Dr.

Pumpkin Walk

November 1

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Riverwalk Path behind Stayer Park

Join the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, Plymouth's D.A.M. and the Plymouth Fire Department for another fun Pumpkin Walk.

More information!

Fire Department Update:

Fire Prevention Week

Fire Prevention week is October 6-12, 2024. Join the Plymouth Fire Department on Friday, October 11 for their open house. Use the checklist below to make sure your smoke alarms are up to date.

Smoke Alarm Checklist

City Updates:

New Building Inspector and Hours

Starting October 1 Brian Witkowski will be the new Building Inspector. The new office hours will be:

Monday 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Tuesday 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Thursday 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Friday 8:30 AM - Noon

Utilities Updates:

Electric Rate Increase

Plymouth Utilities has filed an application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) to increase electric rates. The utilities is requesting the adjustment to cover inflationary increase in operational and maintenance expenses and costs associated with maintaining the reliability of the electric distribution system. The last electric rate increase was approved in May 2015. Utilities is requesting an overall increase of 7.98%. The final impact of the rate increase upon individual customers will not be known until the PSC completes its review and issues an order. More inforamtion will be provided in your electric bill.

Waste Water Treatment Plant Digester Cover

As part of the 2024 Capital Improvement Plan, money was allocated to replace a failed digester roof at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. The old digester cover was removed in September 2024. Project completion is dependent on delivery and weather.

View a time-lapse video here!

Police Updates:

Meet the K-9s

The City of Plymouth Police Department have two K-9s, Frey and Tyr. The K-9 Units at the Plymouth Police Department are "Dual Purpose." This means they are trained in a variety of tasks to include narcotics detection, tracking, evidence search, area searches, building searches, handler protection, and criminal apprehension.

Frey

K-9 Frey is a German Shepherd Dog and was born March 2021 in Pietenfeld, Germany. He was brought the US through Steinig Tal Kennels. He then attended an intensive four week training with his handler, Lt. John Primising.

Tyr

K-9 Tyr is a Belgian Malinois and was born in April 2019 in the Czech Republic. He was imported to the US through Jessiffany K-9 Services LLC. Tyr works with Officer Dylan Lindsley.

City of Plymouth Library:

The City of Plymouth Library have various events coming up for this month. Below are just a few of them. Check out their website for a complete list and more information

Calendar of Events

Teen Gaming Hour

October 2 & 16 - Plymouth Public Library

For ages 11-18. Play on their Nintendo Switch, bring your own, or try one of their games. No registration required.

Science in a Bag

October 14 - Plymouth Public Library

For grades K-12. Stop by for a free Science in a Bag STEM kit, courtesy of the Wisconsin Science Festival.

The Great Pumpkin Pageant of 2024

October 21 - October 31 - Plymouth Public Library

For all ages. Participate in the yearly pumpkin pageant! More details on the library website

Memory Cafe: Halloween

October 25 - Plymouth Public Library

Join a themed gathering for people living with memory loss and for their families, friends, or care partners. Registration recommended.

Monster Mash Movie Bash

October 30 - Plymouth Public Library

For ages 11-18. Join everyone at the library after school for viewing of Five Nights at Freddy's. Costumes or Halloween gear encouraged.

Update from Department of Public Works:

Park Restrooms

Park Restrooms will be closed for the season by October 21 weather dependent. The public bathroom by Stayer park remains open all year.

Leaf Pick-Up

The leaf collectors haven't kicked off their collection spree just yet, please resist the urge to dump your leafy pals on the curb. Yard waste can be taken to the City Garage Drop-off area, 1006 Valley Rd. Watch the City's Website and Facebook page for updates mid-October.

Watch for updates!

Natural Gas Lines

WPS continues to upgrade its natural gas system in and around downtown Plymouth. The project includes replacing a natural gas main and service lines along Mill Street from Caroline to east of North St. WPS expects to finish installing the new natural gas lines by the end of October. This newsletter will provide updates if the project schedule changes.

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