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Good day, Wayzata. This is Wayzata Scoop, starting the year fresh, like the snowbanks on Lake Minnetonka (before the plows get to them).

In today’s Scoop:

• Breaking Down Plymouth’s $23.2M Budget for 2025 💰

• Cocoa with Cops Returns to Plymouth ☕️

• Panoway Lakewalk Open for Winter Walkers ❅

• Free CPR Training with Heart Safe Plymouth 🩺

Let’s dance.

— Dustin Hart

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📢 TALK OF THE TOWN

Plymouth’s 2025 Budget: Big Investments, Minimal Impact

On September 3, the Plymouth City Council approved a proposed 2025 budget of $23.2 million, reflecting an 8.8% increase from last year. The plan also includes a preliminary property tax levy increase of 8.71%, which could decrease before December but can’t go higher.

What’s Driving the Increase?
The city crafted this year’s budget with three key goals:

1. Investing in public safety personnel

2. Advancing strategic plan initiatives

3. Minimizing the impact on residents

Major budget drivers include:

• Upgraded IT and technology investments

• Competitive employee compensation

• Adding public safety employees

• Increased insurance costs

Where Do Your Tax Dollars Go?
Here’s how Plymouth allocates your tax dollars:

• Police – 36%

• Admin & General Government – 21%

• Public Works – 11%

• Parks and Recreation – 11%

• Capital Outlay – 9%

• Community Development – 7%

• Fire – 4%

This year’s budget reflects the city’s commitment to public safety, essential services, and strategic growth.

Warm Up with Cocoa and Community Connections

Join the Plymouth Police Department for Cocoa with Cops from 10–11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the Plymouth Community Center (14800 34th Ave. N.).

This free event is your chance to:
☕ Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa
❓ Ask officers your burning questions
🤝 Connect with the local police force

No registration is required—just show up ready to chat and sip. It’s all part of the department’s mission to strengthen ties with the community.

Got questions before the event? Call 763-509-5160 or email [email protected] for more info.

Don’t miss this sweet opportunity to meet your local officers and share ideas over a warm drink!

Panoway Lakewalk: Your Winter Walking Spot

Good news for winter walkers! The Panoway Lakewalk is set to remain open this season, offering a naturally packed snow trail for your frosty strolls.

Here’s the deal:

• The city won’t clear snow from the path, allowing it to pack down naturally into a winter walking trail.

• Safety first: City staff will monitor the trail conditions, and if it’s deemed unsafe, the Lakewalk will be closed to the public.

So, bundle up, grab some sturdy boots, and enjoy the scenic winter vibes! Just remember to check conditions before heading out.

Heart Safe Plymouth Offers Free CPR/AED Training in 2025

Looking to make a difference in your community? Heart Safe Plymouth, a partnership between the Plymouth Public Safety Department and the Rotary Club of Plymouth, is offering free CPR/AED training sessions in January, February, and March 2025.

Here’s what you need to know:

🩺 What You’ll Learn:

• Hands-only CPR (no mouth-to-mouth).

• How to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

🗓 Training Dates (7-8:15 p.m.):

• January 23, January 30

• February 20, February 27

• March 6, March 13

📍 Where: Medicine Lake Room at Plymouth City Hall (3400 Plymouth Blvd).
💻 Register: Visit heartsafeplymouth.eventbrite.com. Class sizes are limited to 35 participants, so don’t wait!

Since 2013, Heart Safe Plymouth has trained over 8,100 participants and helped Plymouth achieve its designation as a Heart Safe Community by the American Heart Association.

Want to schedule a training for your group or business? Call 763-772-7671 or email [email protected].

Become a lifesaver – sign up today!

📖 QOTW (QUOTE OF THE WEEK)

“We cannot solve problems with the kind of thinking we employed when we came up with them.” —Albert Einstein

🌪️ WEATHER WATCH

New year, same chilly vibes—2025’s kicking off with a frosty gray runway, but at least the sun’s making a few appearances later in the week.

Wed 01 23°/13° Cloudy ☁️ | 💧3%

Thu 02 19°/5° Partly Sunny ⛅️ | 💧3%

Fri 03 13°/0° Sunny ☀️ | 💧2%

Sat 04 12°/1° Mostly Sunny 🌤️ | 💧1%

Sun 05 12°/4° Cloudy ☁️ | 💧0%

Mon 06 16°/5° Mostly Cloudy 🌥️ | 💧1%

Tue 07 14°/-1° Partly Cloudy 🌥️ | 💧2%

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Happy New Year!

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