Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, January 26, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.
Approved the Agenda as presented.
Received petitions and communications.
Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
9)Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held January 12, 2026;
10) Minutes of closed session of the City Commission held January 12, 2026;
11) Resolutions #1 and #2 for Principal Shopping District Special Assessment #1-26 as presented and set public hearing for February 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. on same;
12) Purchase of two DJI Matrice Drones with additional batteries from Sky Flight Robotics of Saginaw, MI;
13) Authorizations and Resolutions for Changes in the Standard Lighting Contract with Consumers Energy for Reinstalling Streetlights on Pickard (M-20) for MDOT road construction;
14) Resolution to authorize MDOT Contract 25-5601, and authorizing the City Manager to sign the Agreement so that MDOT can proceed with the project letting and grant distribution;
15) Renewal of MSA extension for five years for 1414 W. Broomfield;
16) Receive proposed amendment to Chapter 10: Business Licenses, §110.28(B) regarding the operation of transitory food service units and the issuance of permits, licenses or approvals for transitory food service units and set public hearing on same for Monday, February 9, 2026;
17) Payrolls & Warrants.
Approved the Resolution to Authorize the Issuance of up to $30 Million of Revenue Bonds for the Water Plant Improvement Project.
Made appointments to City Boards and Commissions.
Made appointments of City Commissioners to City standing and special committees.
Made appointments of City administrative officials to boards and commissions.
Reappointed Kati Mora to the Chippewa River District Library Board of Trustees.
Approved a 5% increase of salary for 2026 for the City Manager.
Changed the severance pay to 12 months if dismissed without cause and carried through for the rest of the City Manager’s contract.
Recessed at 8:38 p.m. and returned to open session at 8:48 p.m.
Held a Work Session to Prioritize 2026 City Commission Work Sessions and Interests.
Adjourned the meeting at 8:55 pm
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