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Summary of Minutes from the 9/8/2025 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, September 8, 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 amended.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
7) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held August 25, 2025;
8) Received Fall 2025 Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe 2% funding requests from City departments;
9) Received proposed 2026 Annual Operating Budget and set a public hearing for Monday, November 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm on same;
10) Resolution amending the 2025 Operating Budget;
11) Set a Public Hearing for Monday, September 22, 2025 at 7:00 pm to consider adoption of the 2025 Master Plan updates;
12) Payrolls and Warrants.

Held a Public Hearing and approved the OPRA Tax Abatement for 115 and 117 South
University for a period of 12 years.

Appointed Megan Bair to the CBD TIFA District Board.

Scheduled a Joint Work Session for Monday, November 24, 2025 in conjunction with the
Regular Meeting with the Planning Commission and property owners to discuss alternatives to the proposed Zoning Map Amendment (Z-24-01) for the five properties located southwest of Crawford and Broomfield.

Held a Work Session discussion on potential Fire Code updates.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:55 pm.

Reservations for no fee brush chipping open on 9/29/2025, not before.

UPDATE 10/3/2025: RESERVATIONS ARE CLOSED

The city is offering 150 households, within the city limits, up to 30 minutes of no fee brush chipping during October 14 – 17, 2025. Brush chipping will be completed at curbside only, no alleys. Reservations can be scheduled beginning  September 29 at 8:00 a.m. (not before) through October 3 at 4:30 p.m., or until all spots are filled.

Call the Division of Public Works, 989-779-5401 or email publicworks@mt-pleasant.org to make a reservation.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 9/8/2025

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, September 8, 2025, at 7 p.m.

  • Receive proposed 2026 Annual Operating Budget and set a public hearing for November 10, 2025 on the same.
  • Consider resolution to amend 2025 Operating Budget.
  • Public hearing to consider OPRA Tax Abatement for 115 and 117 South University.
  • Presentation on 2050 Master Plan updates by Jason Ball with Progressive Companies.
  • Consider setting a Joint Work Session for the November 24, 2025 Regular Meeting with the Planning Commission and property owners to discuss alternatives to the proposed Zoning Map Amendment (Z-25-01) for the five properties located southwest of Crawford and Broomfield.
  • Work session to consider potential fire code updates.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, September 8th

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/82342227644?pwd=Fr6tatgYy9lEaxSiWv80Ly2rYMgHx9.1

Meeting ID: 823 4222 7644

Passcode: 546926

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

Elizabeth Busch          ebusch@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.

City of Mt. Pleasant Water Hydrant Flushing to Begin

During Fall 2025, all water hydrants north of High Street to the north city limits will be flushed. This preventative maintenance project will begin on September 8, 2025.

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 27.

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

Week of 9/8/2025: Area inside the borders of High Street to Broadway Street and Bradley Street to Brown Street.

Week of 9/15/2025: Area inside the borders of Broadway Street to Pickard Street and Packard Road to Bradley Street.

Week of 9/22/2025: Intersection of High Street and Adams Street north to Pickard Street.

Week of 9/29/2025: Area inside the borders of Bellows Street to Pickard Street and Oak Street to Main Street.

Week of 10/6/2025: Area inside the borders of High Street to Pickard Street and Kinney Street to Mission Street.

Week of 10/13/2025: Area inside the borders of Pickard Street to River Road and Kinney Street to Brown Street.

Week of 10/20/2025: 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.

Fire Damages Summerhill Village Modular Home – No Injuries

On August 26, 2025, at 7:17 p.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a structure fire in Summerhill Village’s 1200 block of Beaconhill Court.

Upon arrival, crews observed a modular home and surrounding grassy area on fire. The home sustained heavy smoke, fire, and water damage. Occupants of the home exited safely, and no injuries were sustained.

The grass fire caused heat damage to five neighboring modular homes.

The MPFD is investigating the cause of the fire.       

The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Deerfield Fire Department, Shepherd Tri-Township Fire Department, Mobile Medical Response, Mt. Pleasant Police Department, Isabella County Central Dispatch and Consumers Energy.

Summary of Minutes from the 8/25/2025 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, August 25, 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 as amended:

5) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held August 11, 2025.

6) Appointed voting delegate and alternate for MML annual conference.

7) Bid of Greenwald & B.C. General Contractors of Mt. Pleasant, MI for the 2025 Nelson Park/North Island Park Restroom Roof Replacement plus the additional restroom and pavilion at Chipp-A-Waters and budget amendment.

8) Budget amendment for completion of the women’s locker room and furnishing of the living quarters at DPS.

9) Resolution of Intent to Renew Mission-Pickard Downtown Development Authority TIFA and set a public hearing from Monday, September 22, 2025 on same.

10) Set a public hearing for Monday, September 8, 2025 to consider an OPRA Tax Abatement for 115 and 117 South University.

11) Payrolls and Warrants.

Appointed Luke Castle to the TIFA Board.

Conducted a Work Session on alternate routes for the Mid-Michigan/GKB Pathway South Connection Project.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the 8/25/25 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, August 25, 2025, at 7 p.m.

  • Presentation by Fire Chief Doug Lobsinger on potential fire code updates.
  • Consider Resolution of intent to renew Mission-Pickard Downtown Development Authority TIFA and set a Public Hearing for September 22, 2025 on the same.
  • Set a Public Hearing on September 8, 2025, to consider an OPRA Tax Abatement for 115 and 117 South University.
  • Consider appointments to various boards and commissions as recommended by the Appointments Committee.
  • Work session on alternate routes for the Mid-Michigan/GKB Pathway South Connection Project.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, August 25th  

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/88090103450?pwd=0Ih1rJ9ZMy4oDfMV2edeh05XtbCWzk.1

Meeting ID: 880 9010 3450

Passcode: 809510

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

Elizabeth Busch          ebusch@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.

Tire Slashing Suspect Arrested

On August 19, 2025, at 7:50 a.m. officers from the Mt. Pleasant Police Department (MPPD) received a slashed vehicle tire complaint.

During the investigation it was determined that Central Michigan University Police also received reports of slashed vehicle tires. In total there were more than 40 random incidents. All vehicles were located within the downtown to south campus corridor.

At 2:20 p.m. on August 19 the suspect, a 26-year-old man from Mt. Pleasant was arrested. Arraignment is scheduled for the afternoon of August 20 in Isabella County.

The Mt. Pleasant Police Department was assisted by the Central Michigan University Police department and Isabella County Central Dispatch.

Summary of Minutes of the 8/11/2025 City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, August 11, 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:

6) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held July 28, 2025.

7) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held July 28, 2025.

8) Award 2025-2027 Snow Hauling Contract to R & T Murphy Trucking of Mt. Pleasant, MI

9) Award 2025-2026 Leaf Hauling Contract to R & T Murphy Trucking of Mt. Pleasant, MI

10) Contract with LaFontaine Ford, of Lansing, MI for purchase of six pickup trucks with trade-in option for DPW.

11) Payrolls and Warrants.

Approved Resolution for Wellhead Protection to establish administrative procedures to be used to protect the source water of the City’s water system.

Approved the Resolution of Deficit Elimination Plan for the Self Insurance Fund including budget amendments.

Appointments to fill vacancies to City standing and special committees.

Work session discussion on animals’ ordinance to address raising chickens in the city limits.

Adjourned the meeting at 10:00pm.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 8/11/2025

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, August 11, 2025, at 7 p.m.

  • Oath of Office administered to new commissioner Ryon Skalitzky.
  • Presentation on the 2025 Housing Report by Planning & Community Development Intern Yuyang Ding.
  • Presentation on 2025 mid-year Goals and Objectives by City Manager Desentz.
  • Presentation on EPIC MRA Workplace Climate Survey.
  • Consider adoption of Wellhead Protection Resolution to establish administrative procedures to be used to protect the source water of the City’s water system.
  • Consider Approval of Self Insurance Deficit Elimination Plan.
  • Work Session led by intern Colton Brewer on the topic of Animals’ Ordinance to address raising chickens within the city limits.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, August 11th

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/89913221938?pwd=FkcErt6ajnNNqC9b519b3WwWubEGHk.1

Meeting ID: 899 1322 1938

Passcode: 319400

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

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.