2026

The city is offering 150 households, within the city limits, up to 30 minutes of no fee brush chipping during October 12 – 16, 2026.

The same guidelines used for fee-based brush chipping apply to this program. Branches must be no more than 9 inches in diameter and at least 2 feet long. Anything shorter than 2 feet cannot be chipped.

Brush should be placed at the curb (not in the street) no earlier than the week before the scheduled chipping week and no later than Sunday evening , October 11. Piles should be stacked as neatly as possible, with cut ends facing the street when space allows. Materials should not obstruct sidewalks, streets, alleys, or traffic sightlines.

Only branches are accepted. Twigs, thorn bushes, grass clippings, leaves, stumps, roots, weeds, vines, flowers, wire, landscape timbers, fencing, or other wood materials will not be chipped.

Reservations can be scheduled beginning September 28 at 8:00 a.m. until all spots are filled. Call the Division of Public Works, 989-779-5401 or email publicworks@mt-pleasant.org to make a reservation.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – September 14, 2026

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, September 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Mayor Wingard read and presented International Day of Peace proclamation to Donna Giuliani from the Isabella Human Rights Committee.

Finance Director Lauren Pavlowski gave an update on 2025 annual audit.

Approved the Agenda as presented.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

8) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held August 24, 2026;

9) Receive Fall 2026 Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribal 2% funding requests from City departments;

10) Receive proposed 2027 Annual Operating Budget and set public hearing for Monday, November 9, 2026;

11) Award contract for 2026 Slide Gate Actuator Retrofit to Systems Specialties of Bloomfield Hills, MI, and a budget amendment;

12) Award four-year contract renewal with HydroCorp of Troy, MI, for continued administration of the commercial cross connection control program, for a total contract amount of $43,191.64;

13) Award 2026 Analytical Equipment Annual Service Agreement to Hach Company of Loveland, CO;

14) Payrolls & Warrants.

Approved the Resolution to amend 2026 Operating Budget

Approved the selection of Spire Development for the construction of Mill Street Landing affordable housing project at 410 Mill Street, 200 Walnut Street and 208 Walnut Street, receive the proposed Amendment to PILOT Ordinance No. 1092, its accompanying Resolution, and MSA Agreement, and set a public hearing for Monday, September 28, 2026 to consider the PILOT extension.

Authorized remaining unpaid funds on the Nelson Park mill and overlay contract be obligated to Granite Re, Inc., or to a completion contractor arranged under the performance bond, and that staff may then proceed with termination and the surety demand.

Directed staff to do an analysis of costs for city bathrooms and public bathrooms.

Accepted a presentation by Harsna Chahal, a CMU Medical Student regarding providing free feminine products in city restrooms.

Conducted a work session discussion on responsible contract language in the City’s Purchasing Policy.

Adjourned the meeting at 10:12 p.m.

628 S. Oak St Fire – No Injuries

At 8:28 p.m., the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 628 S. Oak St.

Upon arrival, crews observed light smoke coming from the rear of the building. Firefighters located a fire within a rear wall and in the attic and were able to bring it under control within 20 minutes.

The building sustained smoke, fire, and water damage. Residents of the two-unit home were displaced.

The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Deerfield Township Fire Department, Mt. Pleasant Police Department, and Isabella County Central Dispatch.

No residents or firefighters were injured. The fire remains under investigation.

Most home fires occur at night when people are sleeping. Check your smoke detectors monthly and replace your batteries twice a year. Operating smoke detectors may save your life.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – September 14, 2026

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, September 14, 2026, at 7 p.m.

Update on 2025 Annual Audit by Finance Director Lauren Pavlowski.

Receive proposed Annual Operating Budget for 2027 and set a public hearing for November 9, 2026.

Request for developer selection & PILOT and MSA Extension for Mill Street Landing and consider setting a public hearing for September 28, 2026.

Discussion on ordinance on providing free menstrual products in City restrooms.

Work Session discussion on responsible contracting language in the City’s purchasing policy.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, September 14^th

How to follow public meetings:

The City Commission Meeting will be held in person in the City Chambers/City Hall (320 W. Broadway Street) with virtual attendance options as well. Non-voting participants may view the meeting live on the City’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/MtPleasantMi/, on Spectrum Charter channel 188 or via Zoom.

If a virtual option becomes unavailable due to technical difficulties, the meeting will continue as scheduled. Residents who would like to provide a comment during the appropriate time are welcome to come to the meeting at City Hall or email their statement to comment@mt-pleasant.org.

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83717720281?pwd=IFaylqITQO7T91ff0c363RIrXZzPLy.1

Meeting ID: 837 1772 0281
Passcode: 552908
Phone dial-in: (312) 626-6799

The audio and video will be muted for members of the public and then unmuted by the host during public comment periods.

For participants accessing via computer or smartphone please use the “Raise Your Hand” icon to indicate you would like to speak. First, click on the “Participants” icon at the bottom of your screen. Next, click on the “Raise Your Hand” icon near the bottom right corner of the screen.

To raise your hand for telephone dial-in participants, press *9.

Members of the public may be muted or removed if using abusive language or if they become disruptive to the meeting.

Virtual attendance at the meeting and participation during public comment periods will be conducted as follows:

Members of the public are asked to provide their name and address with any comments.

Comments/Questions may be sent ahead of the meeting, or during the meeting via email to comment@mt-pleasant.org. Comments sent via email will be read aloud to the Commission during the public comment period.

Individual commissioners can be contacted at the following email addresses:

Mary Alsager malsager@mt-pleasant.org
Hanna Demerath hdemerath@mt-pleasant.org
Maureen Eke meke@mt-pleasant.org
Amy Perschbacher aperschbacher@mt-pleasant.org
Grace Rollins grollins@mt-pleasant.org
Ryon Skalitzky rskalitzky@mt-pleasant.org
Boomer Wingard bwingard@mt-pleasant.org

Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate may call the Human Resources office on (989) 779-5314. Persons requiring speech or hearing assistance may contact the city through the Michigan Relay Center at 711. 48-hour advance notice is necessary for accommodation.

Pavement Marking Projects Scheduled This Weekend

The City of Mt. Pleasant will begin pavement marking projects on Friday, September 11 and continue through Monday, September 14. Crews will be refreshing pavement markings in Island Park, downtown parking lots, and along several city streets during the project period.

Parking Lot Pavement Marking

Work will begin Friday in Island Park, starting with the parking lot near the pickleball courts before moving through the remaining park parking areas. Crews will then prioritize Downtown Parking Lot 2 so it can reopen ahead of the Farmers Market on Saturday afternoon.

Depending on crew availability, multiple locations may be completed simultaneously.

The following parking lots are scheduled for pavement marking:

All Island Park parking lots
Lot 1
Lot 2
Lot 6
Lot 7
Lot 8
Lot 12

Please avoid parking in these areas while crews are working and follow all posted signs and temporary closures.

Roadway Marking Work

From Saturday through Monday, additional crews will be completing hand-applied pavement markings, including directional arrows, crosswalks, and other roadway markings.

Roadway marking work is scheduled for the following road segments:

Adams Street: High Street to Broadway Street
Bellows Street: Mission Street to Isabella Road
Bradley Street: High Street to Pickard Street
Brown Street: Pickard Street to Broadway Street
Pickard Street: Bradley Street to Mission Street
West Campus Drive: Preston Street to Bellows Street

Please use caution when traveling through active work areas and be alert for workers and equipment. We appreciate your patience as this work helps maintain safe and clearly marked roadways and parking areas throughout Mt. Pleasant.

Fall 2026 Hydrant Flushing Schedule and Information

During Fall 2026, all water hydrants north of High Street to the north city limits will be flushed. This preventative maintenance project will begin on September 2, 2026.

Properties within the flushing perimeters may notice an occasional drop in water pressure and slight water discoloration and odor. If so, you are encouraged to remove your faucet aerators and run the water until it is clear. The water is safe to drink.

During this process water may pool over roadways. Please travel with caution and do not drive through standing water. To reduce water over the roadways, and to keep the catch basins clear, residents and landscaping companies are reminded not to rake leaves into the streets until October 19.

The proposed water main flushing schedule for the months of September and October are as follows:

Week of 8/31/2026: Area inside the borders of High Street to Broadway Street and Bradley Street to Brown Street.

Week of 9/7/2026: Area inside the borders of Broadway Street to Pickard Street and Packard Road to Bradley Street.

Week of 9/14/2026: Intersection of High Street and Adams Street north to Pickard Street.

Week of 9/21/2026: Area inside the borders of Bellows Street to Pickard Street and Oak Street to Main Street.

Week of 9/28/2026: Area inside the borders of High Street to Pickard Street and Kinney Street to Mission Street.

Week of 10/5/2026: Area inside the borders of Pickard Street to River Road and Kinney Street to Brown Street.

Week of 10/12/2026: Areas inside the borders of High Street to Pickard Street and Bradley Street to Harris Street.

Please note, this is a proposed schedule. Timing may be adjusted once the project begins.

For up to date schedule information visit the web news section on the city’s website www.mt-pleasant.org, blog www.mpcityblog.com, or the city’s Facebook page.

Topics to Watch at the 09/03/26 Mt. Pleasant Planning Commission Meeting

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 7 p.m.

SPR-PCR-26-002 – 410 Mill Street, 200 Walnut St, 208 Walnut St – Spire Development, LLC – The applicant is requesting approval to build three buildings for a 50-unit affordable multi-family housing development.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

September 3^rd Planning Commission Meeting Packet

How to follow public meetings:

The Planning Commission Meeting will be held in person in the City Chambers/City Hall (320 W. Broadway Street) with virtual attendance options as well. Non-voting participants may view the meeting live on the City’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/MtPleasantMi/, on Spectrum Charter channel 188 or via Zoom.

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84623857819?pwd=NbYBUvT67mL3XdmkPbyHbVCdiI5tnH.1

Meeting ID: 893 0229 8475
Passcode: 131047
Phone dial-in: (312) 626-6799

The audio and video will be muted for members of the public and then unmuted by the host during public comment periods.

To raise your hand for telephone dial-in participants, press *9.

Members of the public may be muted or removed if using abusive language or if they become disruptive to the meeting.

Virtual attendance at the meeting and participation during public comment periods will be conducted as follows:

Members of the public are asked to provide their name and address with any comments.
Comments/Questions may be sent ahead of the meeting, or during the meeting via email to comment@mt-pleasant.org. Comments sent via email will be read aloud to the Commission during the public comment period.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – August 24, 2026

Summary of the Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, August 24, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

New business Item 14: “Consider motion to direct staff to do a comparison analysis to the responsible contractor’s ordinance presented on August 10, 2026 to current vetting process when considering bids for capital improvement projects.” was added to the Agenda.

New business Item 15: “Consider motion to rescind July 27, 2026 decision to approve termination of PRD Agreement.” was added to the Agenda.

Approved the Agenda as amended.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

4) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held August 10, 2026;

5) Resolution in support of final approval of TCO #1-2026;

6) Purchase of seven pickup trucks from Krapohl Ford;

7) Appoint employer delegate for the MERS annual meeting;

8) Appoint voting delegate and alternate for the MML annual conference;

9) Grant a permanent easement across City-owned parcel 17-000-00600-00 for a private sanitary sewer lead serving the adjacent downtown properties and authorize the Mayor to execute the necessary documents as prepared;

10) Participation in the Consumers Energy Renewable Program and authorized the City Manager to sign the contract;

11) Payrolls & Warrants.

Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1113, an Ordinance to adopt zoning map amendment Z-26-01 as proposed.

Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1114, an Ordinance to adopt the proposed text change TC-26-02.

Directed staff to do a comparison analysis to the responsible contractor’s ordinance presented on August 10, 2026 to current vetting process when considering bids for capital improvement projects.

Adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant ZBA Meeting – August 26, 2026

The Mt. Pleasant Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Commission Chambers, 320 W. Broadway St. Below are a few topics on the agenda you may want to follow:

Topics to Watch:

Welcome new Building Official Cory Donnell

PZBA-26-003 – 1516 S Mission – Raising Canes Restaurants LLC – request for a variance from the 15’ maximum front setback established in Table 154.405.A in the CD5 Urban Center District

View the full meeting e-packet for complete details.

How to Watch the Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting will be held in person in the City Chambers/City Hall (320 W. Broadway Street) with virtual attendance options as well. Non-voting participants may view the meeting live on the City’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/MtPleasantMi/, on Spectrum Charter channel 188, or via Zoom.

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81525811930?pwd=bapdYcVpFzyWJ0mDHVAtQbUDzGBwVg.1

Meeting ID: 856 6128 1267

Passcode: 435664

Phone dial-in: (312) 626-6799

The audio and video will be muted for members of the public and then unmuted by the host during public comment periods.

For participants accessing via computer or smartphone, please use the “Raise Your Hand” icon to indicate you would like to speak:

Click on the “Participants” icon at the bottom of your screen.
Click on the “Raise Your Hand” icon near the bottom right corner of the screen.

To raise your hand for telephone dial-in participants, press *9.

Members of the public may be muted or removed if using abusive language or becoming disruptive during the meeting.

Virtual attendance and participation during public comment periods will be conducted as follows:

Members of the public are asked to provide their name and address with any comments.
Comments/questions may be sent ahead of the meeting or during the meeting via email to comment@mt-pleasant.org.
Comments sent via email will be read aloud to the Commission during the public comment period.

Need Accommodations?

The City will provide reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities. To request assistance, contact the Human Resources office at (989) 779-5314 at least 48 hours before the meeting.

Temporary Trail Closures at Chipp-A-Waters and Millpond

Improvements are coming to two Mt. Pleasant parks as restoration projects begin at Chipp-A-Waters and Millpond.

During the project, the bridge to Veits Woods and the trail between the bridge and the lower Chipp-A-Waters parking lot will be closed. The work is expected to take around two weeks to complete.

Following the Chipp-A-Waters project, restoration work will begin on the Millpond dam. The Leaton Street entrance to Millpond Park will be closed during the project, along with portions of the trail system.

Please follow all posted closures and use caution around work areas. These temporary closures will help crews safely complete the restoration work and improvements at both parks.

For questions about the projects or closures, contact Jason VanLiew, Parks and Public Spaces Field Operations Supervisor, at jvanliew@mt-pleasant.org.