The Floor Store & More in Downtown Plymouth is again getting help from the city to pay for some exterior work. The Plymouth Common Council Monday approved a Commercial Revitalization Rebate Program Grant for the property. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Approves 2017 Salary Ordinance, Reduces Some Pay Raises
The Plymouth Common Council has approved a 2017 salary ordinance, but not before some more changes were made to it. Back in August, the council rejected an earlier proposal, amid concerns that the ordinance no longer reflected the $1,000 across-the-board raise requested by council members. Continue reading
Plymouth Council to Consider Revised Salary Ordinance
The Plymouth Common Council may finally adopt a 2017 salary ordinance when it meets this evening. The council rejected an earlier salary proposal back in August. Tonight, members are scheduled to consider a revised ordinance on second an third readings. Continue reading
Plymouth Looks to Protect Drinking Water with New Backflow Prevention Standards
A measure that aims to protect the City of Plymouth’s drinking water was passed this week by the Common Council. Continue reading
Plymouth Disbands Downtown Revitalization Committee, Concerns Remain Over South Gateway
The City of Plymouth is disbanding its Downtown Revitalization Committee. Continue reading
Tax Abatement Approved for Viking Paper Corporation
The City of Plymouth has finalized some incentives for Viking Paper Corporation. The Common Council Monday approved a seven-year personal and real property tax abatement and confirmed its declaration of the property as an Economic Revitalization Area. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Approves 2017 Budget, Revisits Salary Ordinance
The Plymouth Common Council approved the city’s 2017 budget Monday, but not without opposition. The budget had been cut by nearly $1.2 million from the initial proposal, in an effort to help balance it. Continue reading
Plymouth Council to Revisit 2017 Salary Ordinance
The Plymouth Common Council will begin another attempt at passing a 2017 salary ordinance when it meets this evening. Back in August, the council narrowly rejected a salary ordinance on second reading, amid concerns about some changes made to the document since the time of its first reading. Tonight, a revised ordinance will be presented for first reading. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Approves Zoning Changes for Habitat for Humanity House, Historic Neighborhoods
Efforts to add a Habitat for Humanity home in Plymouth cleared a hurdle with the city’s Common Council this week. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Examines Proposed Cuts to 2017 Budget
The City of Plymouth is moving ahead with some cuts to next year’s budget. Last month, Clerk-Treasurer Jeanine Xaver told the Common Council the city would have to cut about $2 million from the proposed 2017 budget to avoid having to dip into cash reserves for day-to-day expenses. Now, after working with the city’s department heads, Xaver says the city’s been able to cut nearly $1.2 million of that. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Creates Economic Revitalization Area for Viking Paper Corporation
Another tax abatement is moving ahead in the City of Plymouth. Viking Paper Corporation plans to make $3.6 million in capital improvements, according to Viking Paper President Justin Mooter. Continue reading
Tax Abatement Discussions to Continue During Tonight’s Plymouth Council Meeting
Tax abatements will again be discussed when the Plymouth Common Council meets this evening. Earlier this month, the council passed a resolution declaring the planned Pretzels Inc. site to be within an Economic Revitalization Area. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Votes to Allow Prepayment of Claims, Paving Way for Dump Trailer Purchase
A change in the way the City of Plymouth handles sewage has led to an update in the way the city may pay for certain items. An ordinance amendment allowing the city to prepay certain claims was approved by the Common Council last week. Continue reading
Plymouth to Close Jefferson Street Railroad Crossing Repairs Starting Monday
The City of Plymouth plans to close the Jefferson Street railroad crossing starting Monday morning. Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt told the Board of Works this week that Pioneer Railroad has scheduled repairs for the Jefferson Street crossing. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Approves $500,000 Boys & Girls Club Appropriation
The City of Plymouth is moving ahead with its $500,000 contribution to the Boys & Girls Club of Marshall County’s rebuilding project. The Common Council voted five-to-one Monday to appropriate that money out of the city’s Rainy Day Fund. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Creates Economic Revitalization Area for Pretzels Inc.
Pretzels Inc. is a step closer to getting a tax abatement from the City of Plymouth. The Common Council Monday passed a resolution Monday to place the planned facility within an Economic Revitalization Area. The snack producer plans to move into the Marshall County Shell Building near Pioneer Drive and U.S. 30. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Moves Ahead with City Funding for Regional Cities Projects
A pair of Regional Cities projects proposed for the City of Plymouth may soon be getting city funding, following action by the Common Council Monday. Council members voted four-to-two to appropriate $1.5 million from the city’s Rainy Day Fund to a public-private partnership to develop the South Gateway apartment project. Continue reading
Plymouth Council to Consider Incentives for Pretzels Inc.
Incentives for a snack producer moving into the Marshall County Shell Building will be considered this evening by the Plymouth Common Council. Pretzels Inc. announced plans last week to spend $15 million to purchase and equip the building near Pioneer Drive and U.S. 30, creating 65 new jobs in the process. Continue reading
Special Celebrations Planned for 50th Blueberry Festival
This weekend marks the 50th Marshall County Blueberry Festival. Festival Coordinator Sherrie Martin has been to almost all of them. Continue reading
Plymouth Common Council Braces for Budget Cuts
The Plymouth Common Council is being told to cut $2 million from the city’s proposed 2017 budget. Council members took a look at the budget during a work session Monday. Continue reading
