Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, April 10, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.
Assistant Police Chief Bliss introduced and swore in Mt. Pleasant Police Officer Cole McGregor.
Approved the Agenda with the removal of Item #8, “Public Hearing To Amend Chapter 110: General Licensing of the Code of Ordinances.”
Received petitions and communications.
Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
3) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held March 27, 2023.
4) Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Standard Lighting Contract with Consumers Energy for removing streetlights at no cost to the City at Packard and Pickard (M-20) for MDOT road reconstruction.
5) Budget amendment for downtown visual enhancements.
6) Received proposed 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Plan and set public hearing for May 22, 2023 on same.
7) Warrants and Payrolls.
City Manager Desentz gave a presentation on 2024 Goals and Objectives. No action taken. Request by Commission to add language on diversity and inclusion.
Adopted the proposed downtown master plan.
Set a public hearing for Monday, April 24, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. on the Public Gathering Spaces Initiative grant proposal as required by the MEDC.
Approved the Broadway Central concept as proposed for 2023 and allow staff to engage in discussion with business owners on the expansion of outdoor seating opportunities.
Adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m.