Greta Bolhuis

The Development Plan for the City of Plymouth Old Village Corridor Improvement Authority aims to enhance the long-term economic viability of the Old Village district by attracting private development and redevelopment through strategic public investment. Key pillars include improving the physical environment through infrastructure, streetscapes, and multi-modal connections; strengthening the economic environment by leveraging funding and supporting businesses; and fostering a positive social environment through branding and community engagement. The plan seeks to create a vibrant, unique neighborhood that complements other city centers while preserving its distinctive "Off Broadway" character.

This Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan for the City of Plymouth Old Village Corridor Improvement Authority aims to enhance economic growth, prevent deterioration, and increase property values within the Old Village Corridor. The plan focuses on improving the physical environment through infrastructure upgrades, promoting mixed-use development, and preserving historic character; strengthening the economic environment by attracting investment, supporting businesses, and leveraging TIF funds; and fostering a positive social environment through community engagement and promotional efforts. Key initiatives include branding, streetscape enhancements, multimodal transportation improvements, façade grants, public art programs, parking solutions, traffic safety upgrades, economic development assistance, and property acquisition, all intended to attract private development and reinforce the Old Village as a vibrant and unique neighborhood.

The Plymouth City Commission is scheduled to discuss several items, including special event approvals for Wreaths Across America, Worldwide Candle Lighting, and the Michigan Philharmonic Summer Concert Series Salute to America. The agenda includes citizen and commission comments, election results, recognition of retiring commission members, and the oath of office and selection of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. Additional discussion items include the adoption of rules and order of business, the regular meeting schedule, and new business such as authorizations to hire for the Police Department and OMS, authorization to hire part-time staff, and authorization to purchase a power washer.

The City of Plymouth's Strategic Plan outlines a comprehensive roadmap for the period 2022-2026, focusing on four key goal areas. These pillars include developing sustainable infrastructure through financial models, eco-friendly practices, and technological integration; fostering staff development, training, and succession planning; enhancing community connectivity through partnerships, education, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; and creating an attractive, livable community by revitalizing commercial districts, expanding green spaces, improving transportation, and ensuring safe neighborhoods.

The agenda includes items such as approval of past meeting minutes, enactment of the consent agenda for special events including Glow Yoga, Robots in the Park, and Plymouth Fall Fest 2025. New business includes ordinance amendments for animal vermin prevention, police officer and municipal services workers contract agreements, employee manual updates, cooling tower plate exchanger replacement, authorization for the purchase of a sidewalk street sweeper, approval of the final master plan by the City and Planning Commissions, and budget amendments for the third quarter of FY 24-25.