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Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting –July 13, 2026

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, July 13, 2026, at 7 p.m.

  • Consider approval of the contract awards for the WTP Pump and Storage Improvements Project to Sorensen Gross ($25,456,000), the Ranney Well Lateral Rehabilitation and Installation Project to Reynolds Construction ($2,249,970), and the 2027 Galvanized Service Line Replacements to The Isabella Corporation ($104,550), authorize execution of the contract documents for each project, approve any necessary budget amendments, and adopt the attached resolution formalizing these awards.
  • Consider Construction Options for City Hall Upper South Walkway. 
  • Discussion to add Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest / Opportunity for Recusal as a standing item to the City Commission agenda. 
  • Reflection on Sister City Okaya Delegation Exchange.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, July 13th

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/86088376079?pwd=iXLJpNGvtXTEakL0gnHxOOWqCe7Rzf.1

Telephone: (312) 626-6799

Meeting ID: 860 8837 6079

Passcode:   319797

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.

Summary of Minutes from the 6/22/2026 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, June 22, 2026, 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 #6 was removed from the Consent Calendar. 

Approved the Consent Calendar as amended.  

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar: 

2) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held June 8, 2026;

3) Removed from Consent Calendar;

4) Payrolls & Warrants.

Discussed the future of the former Mt. Pleasant Center Property.  No action taken.

Authorized the Mt. Pleasant Police Department to enter into an agreement with Axon Technology through December 1, 2036, and authorized Director of Public Safety Paul Lauria to execute the contract.  

Work Session discussion on Consumers Energy Renewable Energy Program.

Approved and conducted Closed Session pursuant to subsection 8(c) of the Open Meetings Act for strategy and negotiation sessions connected with the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – June 22, 2026

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2026, at 7 p.m.

  • Discussion on the future of the former Mt. Pleasant Center Property.
  • Work Session on Consumers Energy Renewable Energy Program.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, June 22nd

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/86326263434?pwd=9m6nOf8Agl5siSwdcsdkFsbjumoyW1.1

Meeting ID: 863 2626 3434
Passcode: 948976
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.

Summary of Minutes from the 6/8/2026 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, June 8, 2026, 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 May 26, 2026;

6) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held May 26, 2026;

7) Approved the 2027-2032 CIP;

8) Awarded the 2026 Wireless Access Point Replacement project to Yeo & Yeo with an Information Technology budget amendment;

9) Payrolls & Warrants.

Authorized additional funds for the easements for the North Pathway Project. 

Denied Motion to adopt the Resolution to pardon Mt. Pleasant bear as presented.  

Reworked the resolutions presented regarding the bear to create a new resolution with the removal of the term “pardon” from the original resolution.

Held a work session discussion on animals ordinance to address raising chickens in the City limits.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:21 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – June 8, 2026

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2026, at 7 p.m.

  • Proclamation recognizing Juneteenth Celebration Day (June 19, 2026).
  • Consider approval of the proposed 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan.
  • Work Session discussion on animals’ ordinance to address raising chickens in the City limits.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, June 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/89514136121?pwd=ufdoDNxbM41fh1SHHj2G7izp0twebE.1

Meeting ID: 895 1413 6121
Passcode: 680328
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.

Summary of Minutes from the 5/26/2026 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 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. Motion unanimously adopted.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

3) Minutes of the regular meeting of the CC held May 11, 2026;

4) Resolution amending the 2026 Operating Budget;

5) Purchase of an Envirosight ROVVER X sewer pipeline camera system from MacQueen Equipment of Lake Orion, MI;

6) Two-year agreement with Consumers Energy for continued participation in their Demand Response Program;

7) Permanent Easement for Consumers Energy at the Mt. Pleasant Regional Airport and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents;

8) Contract adjustment with Yeo & Yeo for the 2026 HA Firewall project, and approve a budget amendment for same;

9) Resolution to join the Michigan Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (MiWARN) and authorize the City Manager to sign the Mutual Aid Agreement;

10) Payrolls & Warrants.

Held a Public Hearing on the proposed 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan.  No action taken.

Approved the PACT policy amendments as presented. 

Conducted a Work Session on Opioid Settlement Funds Allocation.

Conducted a Work Session on Animals’ ordinance to address raising chickens in the City limits.

Approved and conducted a Closed Session pursuant to subsection 8(d) of the Open Meetings Act to consider the purchase or lease of real property.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – May 26, 2026

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 7 p.m.

  • Proclamation recognizing Pride Month (June 2026).
  • Proclamation recognizing Special Olympics Michigan Week (May 28-30, 2026).
  • Public hearing on the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan.
  • Work session discussion on Opioid Settlement Funds Allocation.
  • Work session discussion on animals’ ordinance to address raising chickens in the City limits.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 26th

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/84716292339?pwd=Bb2xnafttRlaNyk7HZkybJa52aOGEa.1

Meeting ID: 847 1629 2339

Passcode: 904832

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.

Summary of Minutes from the 5/11/2026 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, May 11, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Introduced Public Safety Crisis Liaison Kate Mitchell.

Mayor Wingard read and presented a proclamation recognizing May 17 through 23, 2026 National Public Works Week.

Approved the Agenda as presented.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

3) Minutes of the regular meeting of the CC held April 27, 2026;

4) Approval of fourth amendment to the existing agreement with Isabella County regarding the operation and management of the MRF;

5) Renewal of MMRMA insurance coverage for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027;

6) Award contract for 2026 Non-Destructive Condition Assessment of Water Main Transmission Lines contract to Mueller of Atlanta, GA on a unit-price basis;

7) Payrolls & Warrants. Held a Public Hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance No. 1112, an Ordinance amending Table 154.405.A District Standards: SD-I Industrial Special District pertaining to Screens, to increase the maximum screen height not at Frontage or Adjacent to Civic Space from six feet to eight feet.

Contract with BS&A Software to upgrade accounting software from .NET version to Cloud version.

No action taken on 2026 millage rate.

Held a Work Session discussion on proposed 2027 – 2032 CIP

Adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – May 11, 2026

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, May 11, 2026, at 7 p.m.

  • Proclamation recognizing National Public Works Week (May 17-23, 2026).
  • Public hearing to allow for public input on text changes to TC-26-01.
  • Work session on 2027 – 2032 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, May 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/86961485603?pwd=Bu8Gpsvu2ZbdOmB7rNq4WvsVYUqboT.1

Meeting ID: 869 6148 5603

Passcode: 126070

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.

Summary of Minutes from the 4/27/2026 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, April 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Presentation recognizing 2026 Mt. Pleasant Citizens’ Academy participants by Planning & Community Development Director Manuela Powidayko.

Approved the Agenda as presented.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar as presented:

6) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held April 13, 2026;

7) Contract for the 2026 Valve Replacement project to Isabella Corporation of Mt. Pleasant, MI, and budget amendment;

8) Received proposed text change to Table 154.405.A District Standards: SD-I Industrial Special District pertaining to Screens, to increase the maximum screen height not at Frontage or Adjacent to Civic Space from six feet to eight feet and set public hearing for May 11, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. on same;

9) Sole source purchase of six Watson Marlow pumps and three pump heads from Kennedy Industries of Grand Rapids, MI, and a budget amendment;

10) Contract for the WRRF Food Waste Receiving Station and Waste Gas Burner project to RCL Construction Co., Inc., and budget amendments;

11) Payrolls & Warrants.

Adopted the 2027 goals and objectives as presented.

Adopted the Economic Development plan as presented.

Made appointments to various boards and commissions as recommended by the Appointments Committee.

Mayor Wingard made appointments of City Commissioners to applicable City boards and commissions.

Held a Work Session discussion on 2027–2032 Capital Improvement Plan.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m.