Spring 2010 Load Limits
(State Statutes Sec. 349.16)

On March 10, 2010, the City of Neenah will be implementing a 10-ton weight limit restriction on all gravel, 2" bituminous and oil and chip streets in the City as listed:

1.    All streets in the Nature Trails Subdivision without curb and gutter

2.    All streets in the Eagle Crest Subdivision without curb and gutter

3.    All streets in the Castle Oak Subdivision without curb and gutter

4.    All streets in the Southfield Estates Subdivision without curb and gutter

5.    All streets in the Liberty Heights Subdivision without curb and gutter

6.    All streets in the Arthur Plat

7.    All gravel streets in the City of Neenah not listed above

These restrictions will be in place until weather and street conditions are conducive for a return to unrestricted hauling, which is expected to be in approximately four weeks.

Contact the Public Works and Utilities Dept. at 920-886-6240 with questions.

Click here to read the February 2010 update.

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Neenah Department of Public Health Announces Temporary Closure of Local Restaurant Due to Foodborne Illness

City health officials are investigating an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness that has sickened many people after visiting Cousins Subs on Green Bay Road in the past several days.  Neenah Health Department officials first became aware of possible cases mid day Thursday.

"Due to the number of people who have fallen ill, including some employees, the restaurant has voluntarily closed," said Directory Judy Crouch-Smolarek.  "The restaurant will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized and will re-open when they meet the necessary requirements of the Neenah Health Dept."

Health officials believe norovirus is the cause of the foodborne illness.  Norovirus is a virus that causes acute gastroenteritis, often referred to as "stomach flu".  However, noroviruses are completely unrelated to influenza, which is a respiratory virus.

Symptoms can appear from 12 to 60 hours after exposure to the virus, but usually occur within 24 to 48 hours.  The most common symptoms of norovirus is a sudden onset of vomiting, watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea and headache.  The symptoms occur in all age groups, but vomiting is more common in children.  Many persons also experience low-grade fever, chills, muscle aches and fatigue.  Norovirus is typically not life-threatening and does not generally cause long-term effects.  There is no treatment for the illness.  Most people recover in 2 or 3 days after they become ill.  Persons with continuing illness, should consult their primary care provider.

"We want people to be aware that norovirus can be highly contagious and that thorough hand washing following toilet use and before handling food is the best way to prevent the spread of these viruses," added Director Crouch-Smolarek.

For more information about norovirus, see the attached fact sheet.

PROJECT PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION:
The City of Neenah has initiated a planning process to create an integrated master plan for several key waterfront sites in and adjacent to the downtown.  The City has hired Planning and Design Institute of Milwaukee to serve as master planners for the projects, the Graef, Anhalt, Schloemmer & Associates as the site civil and environmental engineers for the project.

Glatfelter Mill Redevelopment:
This project involves creating an overall planning vision for the former Glatfelter Mill site. A major component of this plan includes the new corporate headquarters for Plexus Corporation which will be located at the northwest corner of the former mill site. The plan also looks at options for additional development including potential retail, office, and residential uses and opportunities for public open space and parking.

Glatfelter Mill Site Options 1-2

Little Lake Butte des Morts Park Properties Master Plan:
An integrated series of new waterfront parks is the subject of this project.  Three park sites have been identified, with opportunities for trails, passive open space, and waterfront access and activities.

Park Site 1 Options A-B
Park Site 2 Options C-D
Park Site 3 Options A-B

Proposed Schedule:
The planning process for both projects will be substantially complete by the middle or end of September 2008.

Please feel free to submit comments regarding the Master Plan Concepts for Glatfelter Mill Redevelopment and Little Lake Butte des Morts Park Properties by clicking here.

PLEXUS' CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS RELOCATING INTO DOWNTOWN NEENAH, WI
Plexus is Negotiating a Lease Agreement in Principle

NEENAH, WI, April 10, 2008 -- Plexus Corp. (NASDAQ: PLXS) today announced that it is negotiating an agreement in principle with Opus North Corporation (Opus), a commercial developer, to develop and lease a 94,000 square foot office building on the site of the former Glatfelter mill property in Downtown Neenah, WI.  This building will serve as the corporate headquarters for Plexus, and will co-locate employees from five buildings in the Neenah area. 

Final negotiations are currently taking place to begin the development and construction of the estimated $18 million project for the new office building, which will bring approximately 325 employees into Neenah's Central Business District.  The preliminary timeline has construction beginning in October 2008 and Plexus occupancy in the fall of 2009.  The new building will allow the company to co-locate teams that are currently spread out among multiple locations, improving their productivity and working environment.  Plexus' current headquarters and technology center located at 55 Jewelers Park Drive will continue to be used by Plexus Technology Group, the company's engineering services organization, which is in need of additional space to support anticipated growth. Additionally, this facility will become the company's center for professional development. 

"This agreement in principle with Opus is a key measure of our commitment to the Fox Cities," stated Dean Foate, President and CEO of Plexus. "We believe that having our corporate headquarters located in Downtown Neenah serves the long-term needs of Plexus while supporting the City of Neenah's goal to further develop the downtown area and create a positive, long-lasting impact within the community."

Ginger Jones, Vice President and CFO of Plexus, expressed the commitment of the company in helping to launch a major redevelopment project in the heart of the Downtown business district.  She said, "Plexus was founded in Neenah in 1980 and we are pleased that we can join in the next phase of development in the heart of the community where it all began."   

Mayor George Scherck echoed her sentiments by saying, "This is great news for the economic health of Neenah and the continued revitalization of our Downtown.  It is important for our community to retain and support successful companies like Plexus, whose roots run deep in Neenah, but whose market extends worldwide."

The City's Community Development Authority reached agreement earlier this year with Glatfelter to acquire the 7.0-acre vacant mill property. Plans call for redeveloping the site for the sale of prime development parcels.  City planners envision the property becoming a mix of office, retail, dining, entertainment and residential uses in a vibrant downtown waterfront setting.  The City is also preparing to develop an urban waterfront park on vacant public lands along Little Lake Butte Des Morts that adjoin the property.  The Neenah Common Council agreed to spend $5.6 million on the multi-use and park projects.

Mayor Scherck acknowledged the role that Glatfelter played in making the mill property available for high-value development projects like the Plexus corporate office.  "From our earliest discussions, Glatfelter officials acknowledged that its vacant mill site was an integral part of Downtown Neenah," Scherck said.  "The company demonstrated their commitment to Downtown revitalization by agreeing to gift the property to the City's Community Development Authority, insuring that we could afford to clear the site and prepare the property for new downtown uses," he added.

Community Development Director Robert Buckingham lauded the decision by Opus and Plexus to choose the mill property for this new office building.  "With Plexus' corporate headquarters as the anchor project, the Glatfelter mill redevelopment initiative is off to a phenomenal start, and is poised for great success," he said.  

Buckingham noted that Downtown Neenah is becoming a prime location for professional offices, with three multi-national companies choosing to establish their corporate headquarters in the central business district since 2005.  "Alta Resources, Bemis Company, Inc., and now Plexus have joined corporate leaders Kimberly-Clark Corporation and Bergstrom Corporation in establishing a major presence Downtown," he noted.  "These five major corporations will combine to employ nearly 1,400 administrative and professional workers in our central city," Buckingham said.

Buckingham added that the Downtown revitalization strategy aims to integrate business, recreational, and cultural uses within an urban setting.  "Our many successful public-private partnerships have created a downtown that is friendly, safe, and walkable," Buckingham said.  "In addition, our Neenah Riverwalk and Shattuck Park revitalization projects have provided new opportunities to enjoy open space activities along the Fox River.   We believe that these are the types of actions a community must take to make the Central Business District a live-work-play destination," he added.

For further information, please contact:
Ginger Jones, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
920-751-5487 or ginger.jones@plexus.com

About Plexus Corp. – The Product Realization Company
Plexus (www.plexus.com) is an award-winning participant in the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) industry, providing product design, supply chain and materials management, manufacturing, test, fulfillment and aftermarket solutions to branded product companies in the Wireline/Networking, Wireless Infrastructure, Medical, Industrial/Commercial and Defense/Security/Aerospace market sectors.

Plexus' unique Focused Factory manufacturing model and global supply chain solutions are strategically enhanced by value-added product design and engineering services. Plexus specializes in mid-to low-volume, higher-mix customer programs that require flexibility, scalability, technology and quality. 

Plexus provides award-winning customer service to more than 100 branded product companies in North America, Europe and Asia.

Safe Harbor and Fair Disclosure Statement
The statements contained in this release which are guidance or which are not historical facts (such as statements in the future tense and statements including "believe," "expect," "intend," "plan," "anticipate," "goal," "target" and similar terms and concepts), including all discussions of periods which are not yet completed, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.  The arrangements for Plexus' new headquarters remains subject to negotiation and entry into a final agreement and construction of that facility; in addition, the timing of these negotiations and construction of the facility are subject to delay and not under Plexus' complete control.  The relocation of the Company employees inherently may create disruptions during the period of transition.  The anticipated growth of Plexus Technology Group is subject to future customer contracts and other factors which affect Plexus' future growth and performance.  Plexus' future performance is subject to many other factors, including, but not limited to:  the economic performance of the electronics, technology and defense industries; market reaction to the previously announced share repurchase programs; the risk of customer delays, changes or cancellations in both ongoing and new programs; the poor visibility of future orders in the defense market sector and the uncertainty of defense appropriations and spending; the effects of the volume of revenue from certain sectors or programs on our margins in particular periods; Plexus' ability to secure new customers and maintain its current customer base; the risks of concentration of work for certain customers;  material cost fluctuations and the adequate availability of components and related parts for production; the effect of changes in average selling prices; the effect of start-up costs of new programs and facilities, including our expansions in Asia; the adequacy of restructuring and similar charges as compared to actual expenses;  the degree of success and the costs of efforts to improve the financial performance of its Mexican operations;  possible unexpected costs and operating disruption in transitioning programs; the costs and inherent uncertainties of pending litigation; the effect of general economic conditions and world events (such as increases in oil prices, terrorism and war in the Middle East); the impact of increased competition; and other risks detailed in Plexus' Securities and Exchange Commission filings - in particular in "Risk Factors" in Part II, Item 1A of Plexus' Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 29, 2007.