Public Invited to Share Feedback on Mission Street Conceptual Designs

Mt. Pleasant, MI – Earlier this year, the City of Mt. Pleasant contracted with Progressive Companies to lead the development of an improvement plan for Mission Street. In collaboration with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and with funding from the State of Michigan Redevelopment Ready Communities program, the city convened a steering committee and distributed an online survey to capture public insight.

The Mission Street steering committee is composed of local business owners, representatives from Central Michigan University, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), the Disability Network of Mid-Michigan, the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce, the Mt. Pleasant Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe and appointed and elected officials.

On September 26, 2024, Progressive Companies will present potential design concepts to the community based on information extracted from the online surveys and the steering committee. There are several opportunities for residents to prioritize potential Mission Street improvements and provide feedback. They are as follows:

Farmers’ Market – Island Park, 9 – 11 a.m.

o $5 tokens to be redeemed at the market will be given to the first 20 participants.

Central Michigan University – Bovee University Center, 12 – 2 p.m.

o Participants will be placed in a drawing for CMU Bookstore gift cards.

Open House – City Hall (320 W. Broadway Street), 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

o Individuals are welcome to attend at any time during these two hours.

o Participants will be placed in a drawing for gift cards from Mission Street businesses.

o Light refreshments will be provided.

New Trash & Recycling Program FAQs

Why am I receiving this notice?
The city’s refuse bag/tag program will be discontinued as of December 31, 2024. Granger will be the city’s exclusive franchise hauler for residential trash and recycling collection.

When does Granger trash/recycling service begin?
Service begins the week of January 1, 2025. Trash and recycling (Curby carts) will be delivered during the week of December 9, 2024. These carts will be placed at the end of driveways or at the curb pick-up site.

Do I need to sign up for service? How do I sign up?
Yes. Residents can sign up by calling Granger at 888-947-2643 or visiting their online portal at https://www.grangerwasteservices.com/mtpleasant/. Granger will manage all billing and customer service.

Do I have to use Granger for trash/recycling service?
No, but you may not use another waste hauler for service.

How do I opt out of service?
If you want to opt out of service, no action is needed. Only residents who sign up will receive wheeled Granger Curby trash and recycling carts and be billed for service.

Can I share trash/recycling carts?
You may choose to share carts with a friend, family member or neighbor if you do not exceed allowable service limits (see bag limits below).

What are the trash service options?
Regular 96-gallon wheeled Curby cart with a brown lid. $9.76/month
Holds up to (7) trash bags.
43.5” high (including lid), 29.2” wide, 33.3” deep
Small 65-gallon wheeled Curby cart with a black lid. $8.78/month
Holds up to (5) trash bags.
41.3” high (includes lid), 26.7” wide, 28.1” deep

What is the size of the wheeled recycling cart?
96-gallon cart with a yellow lid is the only size offered for recycling.

Is recycling service automatic?
Yes. Residents opting in for trash service will automatically have recycling and will be billed $3.16/month for every other week (bi-weekly) collection. If you do not sign up for trash service, you will not have recycling service.

Can trash bags or non-Granger trash carts be used?
No. Granger will not service any personal containers. Extra bags can be placed next to the cart and be picked up for $2 a bag. This charge will be reflected on your Granger invoice.

Will my trash/recycling collection day remain the same?
Granger will make every effort to keep your service on the current collection day. Trash will be picked up weekly. Recycling will be picked up every other week. More information will be available in the customer portal after you sign up for service. The first collection will be delayed by one day due to the New Year’s Day holiday.

Per City Ordinance: Trash and recycling can be placed out after 5 p.m. the night before collection day and all carts must be removed by midnight on your collection day.

Where will trash/recycling be collected – curbside or alley?
Collection will only occur curbside. If you do not have curbside access, contact Granger.

What if I have trouble getting my trash and recycling to the street?
Front-of-house service is available at no additional charge when all members of a household have physical limitations preventing them from taking wheeled carts to the street. Contact Granger.

What is the final date for using City bags, tags, and large item stickers?
These items must be used on or before your last 2024 collection date.

Where can I purchase City bags or tags before the end of the year?
Until 12/1/2024: City bags and tags are available for purchase at City Hall (320 W. Broadway St.), Ric’s, Meijer and GreenTree.
12/2 – 12/31/24: only City Hall will sell bags and tags, Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

What should I do with unused City bags and tags?
Unused city bags and tags can be returned to City Hall before May 30, 2025, for a refund. Options include a city water bill credit or a cash refund.

What should I do with unused City large item stickers?
Use these stickers on or before your last collection day in 2024. Refunds will not be offered.

Does Granger offer large item collection?
Yes. Service for larger items may be scheduled using Granger’s customer portal.

What do I do with my existing trash can(s) and recycle bin(s)?
Consider repurposing both cans and bins. If you wish to recycle your recycle bin, you may drop it off at the Street Department, 1303 N. Franklin Street, January 6-10, and May 5-9, 2025, from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

What about leaf collection and brush chipping services?
Granger will not collect yard waste. The city will continue to offer these services.

Granger Waste Services: info@grangernet.com | 517-372-2800 | 1-888-947-2643
http://www.grangerwasteservices.com/mtpleasant

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – September 9, 2024

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2024, at 7 p.m.

· Public hearing to consider text change (TC-24-01); Building Standards in Commercial Districts.

· Public hearing to consider the adoption of an ordinance to amend Title V: Public Works Chapter 52: Water of the City’s Code of Ordinances Entitled “Administration and Enforcement”.

· Public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance to amend Title XV: Land Use, Chapter 152: Housing Licensing Code of the City’s Code of Ordinances.

· Approve the Termination of the PRD Agreement for the southwest corner of Crawford and Broomfield as received.

· Climate Change Response Plan Goals & Objectives Work Session

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20Monday,%20September%209,%202024.pdf

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/89244093533?pwd=kgJp4OP2NoBmEHG7JAlaJeP7y21R8N.1

Meeting ID: 892 4409 3533

Passcode: 255853

Phone dial-in: (312) 626-6799

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 Bryan Chapman bchapman@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

Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate may call the Human Resources office at (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.

Topics to watch at the hybrid Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting scheduled for Monday, February 13, 2023 at 7 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – February 13, 2023

Here are the topics to watch at the next in-person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, February 13, 2023 at 7 p.m.

Public hearing on a request to create an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA) District to include the Mission-Pickard DDA boundary and consider approval of the resolution to establish the district as presented.

Public hearing on an ordinance to amend Chapter 116 Subsection 03(B)(12) of Title XI: Business Regulations of the City’s Code Entitled “Electric Scooters/Skateboards” and consider approval of the same.

Presentation and discussion on Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ).

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

Click to access 2-13-23.pdf

How to follow public meetings:

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, 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 comments@mt-pleasant.org.

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81734623280?pwd=Y3puMElnWS9rTHU5TEUzdkZpVHVDQT09

Meeting ID: 817 3462 3280

Passcode: 773346

Phone dial-in: (312) 626-6799

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 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

Brian Assmann bassmann@mt-pleasant.org

Elizabeth Busch ebusch@mt-pleasant.org

Bryan Chapman bchapman@mt-pleasant.org

Maureen Eke meke@mt-pleasant.org

Amy Perschbacher aperschbacher@mt-pleasant.org

Boomer Wingard bwingard@mt-pleasant.org

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

Summary of Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission – Monday, February 6, 2023

Summary of Minutes of the special meeting of the City Commission held Monday, February 6, 2023 at 6:03 p.m. at the Mt. Pleasant Division of Public Safety, 804 E. High St.

Discussed status of 2023 goals and thoughts on 2024 goals.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m.

Island Park Ice Rink Now Open

The new Island Park Ice Rink is now open to skaters. Located on the south softball field this 54’ x 95’ rink is open daily from 8 a.m. – 11 p.m., weather permitting. There is no charge to use this facility, which is maintained by the City of Mt. Pleasant Parks Department.

As you are gathering up your skates, please review the outdoor ice rink rules before you hit the ice.

Island Park Outdoor Ice Rink Rules

Hours of Operation:

The Island Park Ice Rink is open daily from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm conditions permitting.

The City of Mount Pleasant reserves the right to close the Ice Rink at any time in its sole discretion by posting a sign on the rink which states, “Rink Closed – No Skating.” Skaters shall not enter the Ice Rink area when the sign is posted.

Code of Conduct:

All Ice Rink participants, including skaters and bystanders, will be required to follow the general rules of conduct established in the City’s Parks and Recreation Ordinance (Section 97.01 – 97.21 of the City Code of Ordinances) while at the Ice Rink.

Further, all Ice Rink participants will be required to adhere to the following Ice Rink specific rules and regulations:

Skaters shall be courteous and cautious of other skaters and bystanders while using the skating area. Skaters shall not push, shove, or otherwise engage in raucous behavior while using the skating area.
Skaters shall not dig, spray, chip, throw, or otherwise expel ice or snow within the skating area.
The following shall be prohibited in the skating area:
- Food and beverage items;
- Tobacco products;
- Hockey equipment, including hockey sticks, pucks, and nets;
- Street shoes; and
- Animals.
Skaters under the age of 5 shall be under adult supervision while in the skating area. The Ice Rink does not have designated supervisors. Skaters shall skate at their own risk.

Failure to abide by the rules and regulations of the Ice Rink could result in enforcement actions against you.

Lost Items and Reporting Misconduct:

The City of Mt. Pleasant is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.

Report damage or acts of abuse to Mt. Pleasant Parks and Recreation at (989) 779-5331 or Police Anonymous T.I.P. Line at (989) 779-9111. In case of emergency call 911.

City to hold Citizens’ Academy; accepting applications now

The seventh Citizens’ Academy is now accepting applications. Presented by the City of Mt. Pleasant, the academy is designed to engage members of the community and to expand their knowledge of the structure and functions of local government.

Participants will attend seven, weekly sessions beginning Tuesday, February 21. Each session will offer an in-depth look at the fundamentals of the City’s administration and budget; public works and utilities; parks and recreation; public safety; and community development. Additional topics covered include the basics of local government, elections and more.

The Citizens’ Academy is open to anyone living, working, owning property or attending school in the City of Mt. Pleasant. Director of Planning & Community Development Manuela Powidayko shared, “The Citizens’ Academy is an opportunity for residents to capture a close up view of how a municipality operates and the many services the city provides on a daily basis.”

Registration for the academy is free and space is limited. Sessions will occur on the following Tuesdays from 6 – 8:30 p.m.: February 21, February 28, March 14, March 21, April 4, April 11, and April 18. Graduates of the academy will be recognized at the April 24 City Commission meeting.

Applications are available at City Hall or online, and are accepted until January 17, 2023. Find the application and learn more at www.mt-pleasant.org/citizensacademy.

Christmas Celebration Parade Route and Road Closure Information

It is time to visit Downtown Mt. Pleasant and enjoy the Christmas Celebration slated for December 2-3, 2022. Please note the following street closures. For full event information visit: www.mt-pleasant.org/christmascelebration.

Thursday, December 1 starting at 5 p.m. – Saturday, December 3 at 10 p.m.

Broadway St. closed from Main to Franklin.

Court St. closed from Jockey Alley to Broadway.

University St. closed from Broadway to Cat’s Meow Alley.

Franklin St. closed from Broadway to Cat’s Meow Alley.

Beginning December 1 at 4 p.m., cars left on the streets noted above will be subject to towing.

Saturday, December 3

6 a.m. – 10 p.m. No on street parking on Main St. from Town Center to High St.

Cars left on Main St. will be subject to towing.

8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Broadway St. closed from Main to University.

2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Main St. closed to through traffic from Town Center to High St.

The lighted parade which begins at 6 p.m. on December 3, starts at the First United Methodist Church, travels north on Main Street, east on Broadway Street, south on Lansing Street to Michigan Street. B’s Music Shop will serve as parade Grand Marshal.

PARADE SAFETY NOTE: For the safety of parade-goers and parade participants; please do not venture out into the street during the parade. Stay on the sidewalk during the entire duration of the parade.

November 12 is “Ladies’ Day Out” in Downtown Mt. Pleasant

Ladies’ Day Out is scheduled for Saturday, November 12, 2022 and is poised to be another great event in downtown Mt. Pleasant. And, a wonderful opportunity to conquer that holiday shopping list.

Big prizes. Rather than smaller raffle prizes being distributed, attendees will have the opportunity to win $250, $500 or $1,000 in downtown gift certificates. Individuals can stop by the Broadway Theatre from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. to register to win these notable prizes.

Questions: Contact Downtown Development Director Michelle Sponseller at msponseller@mt-pleasant.org or (989) 779-5348.

Pumpkin Promenade and Trick or Treating Information

The Pumpkin Promenade is scheduled for Monday, October 31 from 4-6 p.m. in downtown Mt. Pleasant. Children 12 years and under are invited to dress in their Halloween costumes, trick-or-treat at downtown businesses, and enjoy kid-friendly outdoor activities at Town Center.

The City of Mt. Pleasant’s Trick-or-Treating hours are 6 – 8 p.m. on October 31. Please remember the following safety tips.

Remain on well-lit streets, and use sidewalks.
A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children.
Look both ways before crossing the street, and use crosswalks.
Carry a flashlight and/or wear reflective clothing.
Always stay in front of a residence, and never enter a house when Trick or Treating.
Inspect all treats collected, and discard any item that is not sealed.