On October 26, 2025 at 8:22 AM, officers from the Mt. Pleasant Police Department responded to a drowning incident in the area of Island Park. Upon arrival, officers found a 47-year-old male from Mt. Pleasant deceased in the river.
This is an open and on-going investigation, however, no foul play is suspected. Anyone with information regarding this incident are asked to contact the Mt. Pleasant Police Department’s Anonymous Tip Line at (989) 779-9111 or Central Dispatch (989) 773-1000.
The Mt. Pleasant Police Department was assisted by the Michigan State Police, Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Police, Mobile Medical Response, Isabella County Central Dispatch, Isabella County Medical Examiner’s office, and Mt. Pleasant Fire Department.
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Trail Safety – Ordinance to include e-bikes
At the July 28 City Commission meeting, commissioners adopted changes to the city’s bicycle ordinance (Chapter 72) which includes both traditional and electric bicycles. For easy reference, updates to this ordinance will be posted at https://www.mt-pleasant.org/departments/city_clerk/index.php after August 28.
Changes include:
- Clear definitions of electric bike classifications (1, 2 and 3).
- Updates on where e-bikes can be operated.
- Speed limit for both bikes and e-bikes not to exceed 10 mph on a sidewalk or paved trail/pathway.
- Violations are civil infractions, with fines of up to $50.
- Traffic violations of bikes and e-bikes on public roadways could be subject to points on your driver’s license.
As always, trail safety is extremely important. Please review guidelines at www.mt-pleasant.org/parks and keep the trails safe and fun for everyone.
Summary of Minutes from the 7/14/2025 City Commission Meeting
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, July 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.
Item #17 was removed from the Consent Calendar.
Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
11) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held June 23, 2025.
12) Resolution in support of final TCO #1-2025.
13) Resolution in support of final TCO #3-2025.
14) Resolution in support of final TCO #4-2025.
15) Resolution in support of final TCO #5-2025.
16) Resolution affirming award of contracts for the Water Treatment Plant Improvements and the 2026 Galvanized Water Service Line Replacement Project in support of the DWSRF financing process.
17) Removed from Consent Calendar.
18) Appointed Holly Schmeltzer, City Clerk and Marilyn Wixson, Deputy Clerk.
19) Payrolls and Warrants.
Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1104 an Ordinance to amend Chapter 154: Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances to allow rezoning of 221 W. Michigan St. from CD-4 to CD-5.
Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1105 an Ordinance to amend Table 154.405.A of Chapter 154: Zoning Ordinance, of the City of Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances to remove the one Principle Building per lot restriction within CD-4.
Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1106 an Ordinance to amend Chapter 154: Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances to allow rezoning of parcels of property located on Crosslanes St. from CD-3 to CD-4.
Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1107 an Ordinance to amend Chapter 154: Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances to allow rezoning of 1104 E. Chippewa St. from CD-3 to CD-4.
Approved Bond Authorization Resolution for DWSRF Bonds. (CC Exh 1-2025)
Appointed Latricia Powell to the Zoning Board of Appeals – Alternate as recommended by the Appointments Committee.
Adjourned the meeting at 11:57 p.m.
One Injured in Structure Fire
On June 12, 2025, at 9:20 a.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a fire at 1011 North Mission Street (the former Michigan State Police Post) in Mt. Pleasant.
Upon arrival, crews found a fire in one of the four upstairs apartments, as well as a butane tank that exploded. The fire was extinguished and did not spread to the other apartments. The other three apartments, as well as the business housed on the first floor, suffered water and smoke damage.
The male occupant of the apartment that caught on fire, exited the unit, and went next door to the Walgreen’s pharmacy to seek treatment for burns. This individual has been transported to a local hospital and will be transferred to Hurley Medical Center.
This is an ongoing investigation.
The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Mobile Medical Response, Mt. Pleasant Police Department, and Isabella County Central Dispatch.
UPDATED with FAQ: Mt. Pleasant to Replace Water Meters and Continue Cross Connection Inspections
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:
- A cross connection is a point in a plumbing system where it is possible for a non-potable substance, such as a chemical, to come into contact with the potable (safe) drinking water supply.
- These connections are commonly found at a home’s outside hose connection or with a residential irrigation system.
2) Replacing all water meters within the city limits with advanced digital meters.
- Features
- Efficient Remote Meter Readings
- Consumption History
- Notifications & Alerts
- Available Phone App to monitor usage and operation.
- HydroCorp technicians will have to enter residences. Personnel with be identifiable with a HydroCorp company shirt and an identification badge.
- Meter install takes less than 45 minutes.
HydroCorp Letter
A letter from HydroCorp regarding the scheduling of a water meter installation appointment will be mailed.
- Appointments are scheduled Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Customers can choose from (2) four-hour blocks, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- Two-hour windows are offered from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. There are several customers scheduled in a time frame; you are not guaranteed to be first in line.
Mt. Pleasant Youth Police Academy Accepting Applications
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.
What to Watch at the 3/10/2025 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, March 10, 2025, at 7 p.m.
- Administer Oath of Office to Commissioner Zang.
- 2024 Community Improvement Awards
- Presentation on Events and Planning Organizational Support.
- Presentation on the Island Park POW/MIA Memorial.
- Request for Fire Suppression and Façade Improvement Funding Allocation for TyJorMac, LLC (120 South University) and Request for Work Session.
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/84516608752?pwd=eTqmRbbDhbVfOCEHHIZB2l4SdiVbPT.1
Meeting ID: 845 1660 8752
Passcode: 207483
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 to 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.
Downtown Parking Lot Construction Projects – Summer 2025
Each year a variety of construction projects are completed throughout the City of Mt. Pleasant to improve our community’s infrastructure. Below are the Downtown parking lot projects slated for this summer. Detailed information will be shared as construction dates draw closer.
Parking Lot Reconstruction
The following parking lots will be closed from July 21 – September 12, 2025.
- Parking Lot 4: Located on Washington between Michigan and Broadway.
- Parking Lot 5: Located on Washington between Illinois and Michigan.
Mill and Overlay
The following parking lot will be closed for 2-3 days in June/early July for milling, paving, and striping. Exact closure dates TBD.
- Parking Lot 9: Located on Mosher, between Court and Franklin.
Overlay
The following parking lots will be closed for 2-3 days in June/early July for paving and striping. Exact closure dates TBD.
- City Hall parking lots and driveways.
- Riverview Apartments, rear parking lot.
- Parking Lot 11: Located on Franklin between Broadway and Mosher.
Masonry Wall and Wall Cap Replacements
Cleaning and repairing of masonry walls and wall caps will take place during the month of June. Periodically, a few parking lot spaces and on street parking spaces will not be available during construction.
- Town Center: Located at Broadway and Main.
- Parking Lot 1: Located at Michigan and Franklin.
- Parking Lot 4: Located on Washington between Michigan and Broadway.
- Parking Lot 5: Located on Washington between Illinois and Michigan.
- Parking Lot 6: Located on University between Illinois and Michigan.
- Parking Lot 11: Located on Franklin between Broadway and Mosher.
Construction Questions?
Stacie Tewari, city engineer at (989) 779-5404 or stewari@mt-pleasant.org
Mobile Home Damaged in Fire
On January 14, 2025, at 4:22 p.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a structure fire in the 1100 block of Stoneridge Court in Union Township’s Summerhill Mobile Home Park.
Upon arrival, crews observed heavy smoke and fire coming from a double wide mobile home. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes. The mobile home sustained heavy smoke and fire damage.
There were no occupants home at the time of the fire, which was reported by a neighbor.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Michigan State Police, and Isabella County Central Dispatch.
Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 11/25/2024
Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, November 25, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.
Approved the agenda with the deletion of Item #12 “Approve 2025 Proposed Operating Budget”.
Received petitions and communications.
Approved items on the Consent Calendar with the removal of Item #14 “Sponsorship Policy”.
7) Minutes of the regular session of the City Commission held on November 11, 2024.
8) Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Mead & Hunt for the procurement of a tractor-mounted snow blower for the Mt. Pleasant Regional Airport and authorized the City Manager to sign the contract.
9) Bids for 2025 Water Treatment Plant treatment (bulk) chemicals.
10) Fire Department budget amendment for the purchase of up to $65,000 in turnout gear and authorized a sole source purchase from Premiere Safety of Sterling Heights, MI.
11) Language for new Airport sign.
12) Item removed from Agenda.
13) Permanent Easement for Consumers Energy Guy Wires for GKB/Mid-Michigan Pathway.
14) Item removed from Consent Calendar.
15) Five-year contract for Audit Services with Vredeveld Haefner LLC.
16) Warrants and payrolls.
Approved the Asset Management Policy as presented.
Approved reappointments to various boards and commissions as recommended by the Appointments Committee.
Adopted a Climate Change Preparedness Plan as presented.
Approved creation of a short survey to go to all City staff on workplace climate with a work session in January 2025 to establish same.
Adopted a Sponsorship Policy to establish guidelines and procedures for the acceptance of donations to the City’s parks and recreation system and procedures for accepting sponsorships from for-profit organizations for City programs, events, projects, and sites.
Adjourned the meeting at 9:54 p.m.
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