During the summer, various downtown parking lots will be undergoing reconstruction. Please refer to www.mt-pleasant.org/construction for a detailed schedule, FAQ and alternative parking options.
Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, May 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.
Item #19 “Consider appointments to the various boards and commissions as recommended by the Appointments Committee.”; was removed from the agenda.
Approved the Agenda as amended.
Received petitions and communications.
Items #12 and #15 were removed from the Consent Calendar.
Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
9) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held April 28, 2025.
10) Bid of Shain Roofing of Livonia, MI for DPS Building Roof Restoration Agreement and budget amendment for same.
11) Budget amendment for the purchase of essential replacement parts for Well #20.
12) Removed from Consent Calendar.
13) Contract with Kihn Heating & Cooling LLC of Mt. Pleasant, MI for CHILL Furnace & Water Heater Project.
14) Set a public hearing for May 27, 2025, for the Community Block Development Grant Water Related Infrastructure Program.
15) Removed from Consent Calendar.
16)Payrolls and Warrants dated May 1, 2025.
Approved Contract with Mead & Hunt of Lansing, Michigan for Professional Engineering Services to perform required geotechnical and field survey work of Runway 9/27 subbase and authorized the City Manager to sign the contract.
Received proposed Ordinance to amend Title VII: TRAFFIC CODE, Chapter 72: BICYCLES of the City’s Code of Ordinances regarding the use of motorized bikes and scooters on City owned trails and set a public hearing for Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. on same.
Approved updates to the MERS Adoption Agreement & Plan Addendum documents.
Authorized Director of Public Safety Paul Lauria to work with the City Attorney to draft a contract to provide limited police services to the Village of Lake Isabella with language that there will be no disruption in police services to the City.
Conducted a Work Session on 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan.
Conducted a Work Session on Central Business District TIFA.
Conducted a Work Session on EPIC MRA workplace climate survey.
Adjourned the meeting at 10:23 p.m.
Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, May 12, 2025, at 7 p.m.
To view the entire meeting packet visit:
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/83808845503?pwd=fLKosT50UiOOlU5BfaelFNVmFqRJdr.1
Meeting ID: 838 0884 5503
Passcode: 351424
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:
Individual commissioners can be contacted at the following email addresses:
Mary Alsager malsager@mt-pleasant.org
Elizabeth Busch ebusch@mt-pleasant.org
Maureen Eke meke@mt-pleasant.org
Amy Perschbacher aperschbacher@mt-pleasant.org
Grace Rollins grollins@mt-pleasant.org
Boomer Wingard bwingard@mt-pleasant.org
John Zang jzang@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.
Water Meter Replacement FAQ
The city is working with technicians from HydroCorp to simultaneously conduct a cross-connection inspection and installation of new water meters for properties within the city limits. The inspection and water meter installation are mandatory. Residents will not incur charges from HydroCorp for the inspection or meter installation. Failure to participate in the new water meter install program will result in the water being disconnected.
1) Checking for potential cross connections:
2) Replacing all water meters within the city limits with advanced digital meters.
HydroCorp Letter
A letter from HydroCorp regarding the scheduling of a water meter installation appointment will be mailed.
Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, April 28, 2025, 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:
13) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held April 14, 2025.
14) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held April 14, 2025.
15) Transferred Cash and Cash Equivalent funds from the Huntington Account into the Investments held by Meeder.
16) Appointed Melissa Garcia, City Treasurer.
17) Sole source purchase of four fire hydrants from East Jordan Company, formerly East Jordan Iron Works of East Jordan, MI.
18) Payrolls and Warrants dated April 17, 2025.
Approved the Resolution to purchase, acquire and construct improvements to the water supply system and to publish notice of intent to issue revenue bonds.
Approved the proposed 2025 Master Plan update to be released for a 63-day review and comment period.
Appointed Fabian Martinez to the Planning Commission.
Held a work session discussion on draft ordinance on usage of motorized bikes and scooters on City owned trails.
Held a work session discussion on 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan.
Adjourned the meeting at 9:52p.m.
The Mt. Pleasant Police Department (MPPD) has developed a security camera database program and requests your assistance in this matter.
This database includes a list of businesses/private residences that have security cameras and would be willing to share their camera footage if an incident occurs. Participation in this program does not give the MPPD 24/7 access to cameras. Access would only be obtained after the MPPD contacts you directly.
Being proactive and collecting this vital information now will prove helpful in future investigations, where time is of the essence.
Authorization:
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Questions? Contact MPPD’s Public Information Officer at (989) 779-5145.
Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, April 28, 2025, at 7 p.m.
To view the entire meeting packet visit:
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/85627212553?pwd=aATuuWzue9ONnSPPd4iJrjDANYXtus.1
Meeting ID: 856 2721 2553
Passcode: 717908
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:
Individual commissioners can be contacted at the following email addresses:
Mary Alsager malsager@mt-pleasant.org
Elizabeth Busch ebusch@mt-pleasant.org
Maureen Eke meke@mt-pleasant.org
Amy Perschbacher aperschbacher@mt-pleasant.org
Grace Rollins grollins@mt-pleasant.org
Boomer Wingard bwingard@mt-pleasant.org
John Zang jzang@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.
The 24th Youth Police Academy is scheduled for July 14 – 31, 2025, (Monday – Thursday) from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. This free, fun, and interactive program offers youth going into grades 6-8, an up-close view of the skills and necessary training needed for law enforcement officials.
Mt. Pleasant Police Officers conduct the program in the manner of a real police academy with values such as teamwork, integrity, compassion, and discipline being stressed. Cadets are required to participate in physical training and complete the same agility tests given to recruits during a standard police academy.
In addition to physical training, the daily curriculum includes hands-on learning, field trips and demonstrations by specialized units such as the SWAT Team, K-9 and DNR. Classroom topics encompass crime scene investigations, traffic stops, marine patrol activities, firearms safety, first aid and CPR, and much more.
Applications are now available at Mt. Pleasant Public Schools and the Division of Public Safety, 804 E. High Street, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The application deadline is June 6, 2025.
On April 19, 2025, at 7:32 a.m. the Mount Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a fire at Lexington Ridge Apartments, 3700 E. Deerfield Rd. in Union Township.
Upon arrival, firefighters located a small fire inside a wall and in the attic of the two-story apartment building. The fire was quickly brought under control.
The building sustained smoke, fire, and water damage. The tenants of two units were displaced.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
No injuries were reported.
The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Isabella County Central Dispatch and the American Red Cross.
Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, April 14, 2025, 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:
5) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held March 24, 2025.
6) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held March 24, 2025
7) Proposed 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan and set a public hearing for May 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. on same.
8) Bid of Tancor Company of Midland, MI for 2025 Downtown Masonry Wall Repairs Project and budget amendment.
9) Bid of McGuirk Sand-Gravel, Inc. of Mt. Pleasant, MI for 2025 City Hall Driveway Reconfiguration Project.
10) Purchase of 2025 truck-mounted sewer jetter from Fredrickson Supply of Walker, MI and budget amendment.
11) Budget amendment for both the Planning Department and Parks and Public Spaces Department to cover expenses related to a summer internship program.
12) Renewal of Placer.ai contract and approved budget amendment.
13) Bid of Fisher Transportation of Mt. Pleasant, MI for 2025 Street Sweepings Disposal.
14) Bid of Dickinson Wright of Saginaw, MI for bond counsel services.
15) Bid of Bendzinski & Co. of Grosse Pointe, MI for Municipal Financial Advising Services.
16) Payrolls and Warrants.
Adopted the proposed 2026 goals and objectives.
Authorized Vice Mayor Maureen Eke as the authorized signatory for the 2025 Sister City exchange program.
Authorized the engineering design and construction engineering services contract for the 2026 City Hall Retaining Wall Replacement project to Williams & Works of Grand Rapids, MI and approved budget amendment.
Authorized the Mayor and Interim City Clerk to sign the 3-year contract with Precise Tax Assessment LLC of Rodney, MI beginning May 1, 2025, and running through April 30, 2028.
Appointed Seth Lattimore, Assessor of Record and appointed Bradley White as Deputy Assessor.
Made appointments to fill vacancies to City standing and special committees.
Appointed Jennifer Jones to the Parks & Recreation Commission.
Approved and conducted Closed Session pursuant to subsection 8(h) of the Open Meetings Act to consider material subject to attorney-client privilege; and subsection 8(c) of the Open Meetings Act for strategy and negotiation sessions connected with negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement.
Approved POAM and COAM union contracts.
Adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
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