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If you’ve been following the conversation on Nextdoor lately, you know the $500 million Wayzata School District referendum on April 14 is the big topic in town. But there is another major financial decision heading toward your ballot this November - one that involves the future of the old Four Seasons Mall and our local parks.

The City of Plymouth is proposing a $135 million regional sports complex and recreation plan, funded by a new 0.5% local sales tax.

Government announcements can be a lot to digest, so here is the "Plain English" breakdown of where that $135 million would actually go:

[UPDATE / Editorial Note]
This analysis is based on publicly available documents and official materials available at the time of writing. While we aim to present a clear and comprehensive overview, readers are encouraged to review the full official documents and city communications for complete and authoritative details.

The Big Three Projects:

  1. A New Home for the "Four Seasons" Site ($25 Million): After years of sitting vacant, the former Four Seasons Mall site would finally be transformed into a regional sports complex.
  2. A Permanent Fieldhouse ($55 Million): If you’ve ever used the "bubble" at the Plymouth Community Center, you know it’s seasonal. This would replace it with a year-round, hard-walled fieldhouse for indoor sports and events.
  3. Ice Center Expansion ($55 Million): The Plymouth Ice Center is a hub for the region, and the plan calls for a major renovation and the addition of a fourth sheet of ice to keep up with local demand.

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Why a Sales Tax instead of Property Tax?

The city's pitch is that a sales tax shifts some of the cost to the thousands of visitors who visit our rinks and fields from other towns. Instead of only Plymouth homeowners footing the bill, anyone shopping or dining in the city contributes.

Hear the Pitch in Person (March 21)

This is a significant investment in our city's infrastructure, and it’s important we all make an informed choice come November.

The best way to get the facts—and ask your own questions—is to join your neighbors at the State of the City address on Saturday, March 21.

Mayor Jeff Wosje will be laying out the vision for these projects. Whether you think this is exactly what the "Four Seasons" site needs or you have concerns about the cost, being there in person is the best way to cut through the noise.

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