City of Mt. Pleasant COVID-19 Update (Updated 4/28/2020)

MARCH 13, 2020:

In an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the City of Mt. Pleasant is taking proactive steps to follow state and county health officials’ recommendations while still providing valuable city services.

Beginning on Friday, March 13 through April 30 2020, please be advised of the following:

City Sponsored Event Cancellations Updated 3/23/2020

Citizens’ Academy – March 17 and March 24 class sessions.   

Master Plan Open Houses (March 25 and April 23)

Current Speed Camp sessions which run through March 26.

Soccer and T-ball Coaches Meetings. (March 26)

Great Egg Scramble (April 4)

Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt (April 5)

Airport Advisory Board Meeting (April 9) Updated 3/23/2020

Special Joint Meeting of the City and Planning Commissions (April 9) Updated 3/23/20

Youth Soccer Program (Registration refunds will be issued.) Updated 3/17/2020

Start Smart Program (Registration refunds will be issued.) Updated 3/17/2020

Youth Tee Ball (Registration refunds will be issued.) Updated 3/17/2020

Farmers’ Market (Though May) Updated 4/13/2020

PEAK Program Updated 4/28/2020

All PEAK activities (after school activities and Spring Break Day Camp) cancelled through at least June. Pre-paid enrollments will be applied to family household accounts as a credit.

Events Which Require City Approval (Updated 4/28/2020)

Community sponsored events occurring before May 15 on City property, and/or require road closures will not be approved.

City Hall Conference Rooms

No public rental/use of City Hall conference rooms.

Public Meetings

City Commission, Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings will take place as scheduled. However, to limit the number of people gathered, we encourage citizens to watch the meetings live on Spectrum Charter Channel 188 or web-streamed at https://www.youtube.com/user/MtPleasantMi/.  Citizens are also encouraged to email comments on agenda items to manager@mt-pleasant.org.

Payments and Building Permits

Citizens are encouraged to make payments via mail (320 W. Broadway Street), the City’s Drop Box located outside of City Hall, or online at www.mt-pleasant.org.

Building Permits can also be electronically submitted by visiting www.mt-pleasant.org.

Building Inspections

If you are ill, please reschedule your building inspection.

Rental Housing Inspections Updated 4/28/2020

Property owners will be contacted to reschedule inspections previously scheduled before May 15.

Employment Applications

Individuals are encouraged to submit Applications for Employment electronically. Applications can be emailed to HR@mt-pleasant.org, or faxed to 989-779-5317.

The city will continue to monitor this rapidly evolving situation and coordinate closely with the Central Michigan District Health Department https://www.cmdhd.org/novel-coronavirus, the State of Michigan https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus, and the Center for Disease Control & Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.

Information will be updated and shared via the City’s website (www.mt-pleasant.org), Blog (mpcityblog.com), Facebook and Twitter accounts and the Community Information Phone Line (989) 779-5320.