Plymouth City Boards to tackle police staffing, 2026 paving bids, and downtown events Monday

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:00 AM

By Kathy Bottorff

The City of Plymouth is gearing up for a busy Monday evening as the Board of Public Works and Safety and the Common Council prepare to tackle packed agendas, including a continued push to expand the local police force.

Kicking off at 6:00 p.m., the Board of Public Works and Safety will open bids for the city's 2026 Street Paving Project. The board will also hear from local public safety leaders, including a request from the Fire Chief to update department rules and regulations, and a continued discussion regarding Police Chief Weir's request to add a 26th officer to the department's roster.

In other board business, members will consider a request from the owner of the Red Rock Inn to extend an existing Order to Take Action, as well as a request for utility bill forgiveness. The board will also review several downtown-related items, including a dedicated parking space for Hinterland Bookery LLC, a street closure for the upcoming Arts in the Street festival, and a parking lot usage request from the Heartland Art Center.

Immediately following at 6:30 p.m., the Plymouth Common Council will convene. The council is slated to hold the second and third readings of an ordinance amending fees for the Aviation Department and will accept 11 compliance forms for local tax abatements. Council members will also take up the discussion regarding the Police Chief’s request to hire the 26th officer.

Additionally, the council will consider a resolution for fund transfers and review a Commercial Revitalization Rebate Program Grant for Beth Cashen of Cashen Creek Florist. Rounding out the agenda, resident Mike Olszewski will bring forward a driveway issue, and the council will receive updates on the ONE Marshall County initiative and the city’s Comprehensive Plan.

Both meetings are open to the public and will be held in the second-floor Council Chambers at City Hall. For residents unable to attend in person, the meetings will be streamed live on the City of Plymouth’s official YouTube channel.