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Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – November 24, 2025

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2025, at 7 p.m.

  • Joint session with the Planning Commission and local property owners to discuss options for a proposed zoning change for the five properties southwest of Crawford and Broomfield.
  • Consider approving the final 2026 Operating Budget and set next year’s property tax rate.
  • Consider opting out of Public Act 152 of 2011, a Michigan law that limits how much public employers can pay toward employee health insurance plans.
  • Review of recommendations and potential appointments to various boards and commissions.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, November 24th  

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/84217594299?pwd=pmOa8oYeoqAfG3kZ1laDX4QIrGnSQJ.1

Meeting ID: 842 1759 4299
Passcode: 080994
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.

Summary of Minutes from the 11/10/2025 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, November 10, 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 October 27, 2025;
7) 2026 Chemical Bid contracts;
8) Contract with Reunion Health Services SiriusPoint America Insurance Company for 2026 stop loss coverage insurance;
9) Payrolls and Warrants.

Held a Public Hearing to allow for public input on intent to renew the CBD TIFA Plan. No action was taken.

Held a Public hearing and approved a Resolution and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1109, an ordinance to renew and amend the Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Central Business District Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan, adopted on April 15, 1985, as amended.

Held a Public Hearing on the proposed 2026 Annual Operating Budget. No action was taken.

Approved Project Agreement for the MDNR Trust Fund Grant for fiscal year 2025 budget to support North Pathway project and adopted Resolution on same.

Approved the Housing Commission’s request for Renewal of the Municipal Services Agreement (MSA).

Held a Work Session discussion on Immigration Trust Act.

Approved and conducted a Closed Session pursuant to subsection 8(a) of the Open Meetings Act to consider a personnel evaluation.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:38 p.m

Summary of Minutes from the 10/27/2025 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, October 27,2025, 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 October 14, 2025;
6) Purchase of a mini excavator from Michigan CAT; a tandem-axle trailer from Team One Trailers, and a budget amendment for same;
7) Authorized continued use of the commercial fuel program with Coyne Oil until December 31, 2030;
8) Amended lease agreement with MetroPCS Michigan for the cellular tower located at 1302 N. Franklin Street;
9) Set a Public Hearing for Monday, November 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm to allow for public input on a proposed Ordinance to renew and amend the Mt. Pleasant, MI CBD Development Plan and TIFA Plan, adopted on April 15, 1985, as amended;
10) Payrolls and Warrants.

Adjourned the meeting at 7:18 pm

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.

Summary of Minutes from the 6/23/2025 City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, June 23, 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 June 9, 2025.

6) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held June 9, 2025.

7) Notice of Temporary TCO #1-2025.

8) Resolution in support of final approval of TCO #2-2025.

9) Employer delegate for the MERS annual meeting.

10) Amendment to Contract with Kihn Heating & Cooling of Mt. Pleasant, MI for CHILL Furnace & Water Heater Projects 2025 to include a contingency of 15%.

11) Awarded Contract for 2026 Galvanized Services Replacement to Green Tech Systems of Bay City, MI.

12) Received proposed amendments to Chapter 72 Bicycles and Electric Bicycles of the City’s Code of Ordinances regarding the usage of motorized bikes and scooters on City owned trails and set a public hearing for Monday, July 28, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

13) Received proposed amendment to 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 and set a public hearing for Monday, July 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

14) Received proposed amendment to 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 and set a public hearing for Monday, July 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

15) Received proposed amendment to 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 and set a public hearing for Monday, July 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

16) Received proposed amendment to 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 to better accommodate phased developments and enable the construction of Missing Middle Housing typologies and set a public hearing for Monday, July 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

17) Contract with Fishbeck, of Lansing, MI for professional services related to the Island Recharge Stream Restoration project along with a budget amendment for same.

18) Resolution for Reynolds’ Golden Finds Revolving Loan Application.

19) Payrolls and Warrants.

Approved contract extension with The Mannik Smith Group of Canton, MI to perform environmental consulting services, including the development of a Conceptual Site Model and Focused Feasibility Study, at the former Mount Pleasant Landfill.

Awarded the contract for Water Treatment Plant Improvements to RCL Construction of Sanford, MI and a budget amendment for same.

Directed staff to complete the process necessary for renewing the CBD TIFA for 10 years at a 75% capture rate.

Approved the Police Services Agreement with the Village of Lake Isabella as presented.

Held a Work Session discussion on Opiod Settlement Funds Allocation.

Held a Work Session discussion on Panhandling Ordinance.

Adjourned the meeting at 10:47 p.m.

Summary of City Commission Meeting Minutes 5/27/2025.

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Read and presented a Proclamation in support of 2SLGBTQ+Pride Month (June 2025).

“Presentation on City Delegation trip to Sister City Okaya, Japan” was added to the agenda.

Approved the Agenda as amended.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

2) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held May 12, 2025.

3) Removed from Consent Calendar.

4) Set a Public Hearing for June 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of providing the opportunity for public input on the proposed application by Reynolds Golden Finds LLC for a loan through the CDBG RLF program.

5) Payrolls and Warrants.

Held a public hearing and moved to not accept the 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 of the Mount Pleasant Code of Ordinances and to bring back for a future work session.

Held a public hearing and approved the Resolution in support of application for CBD Grant Water Related Infrastructure Program.

Held a public hearing and recommended that staff look at pages 38, 39 and 41 of the 2026-2031 proposed CIP to remove references to Veits Woods and to bring the CIP back before the City Commission on Monday, June 9, 2025.

Approved Resolution granting six (6) month extension of conditional authorization for Haze MP LLC to operate an Adult-Use Recreational Retailer Establishment at 914 E. Pickard Street.

Authorized Director Lauria to proceed with the purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet Express Van for use by both the EST and YSU and budget amendment for same.

Held a Work Session discussion on EPIC MRA workplace climate survey.

Adjourned the meeting at 10 p.m.

Summary of City Commission Meeting Minutes 5/12/2025.

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.

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 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – December 11, 2023

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, December 11, 2023 at 7 p.m.

  • Consider resolution approving the final amended 2023 Operating Budget.
  • Consider contract with Charter Township of Union for fire protection services.
  • Consider resolution to authorize the Finance Director to approve the issuances of payrolls and warrants from December 12, 2023 through January 8, 2024.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20December%2011,%202023—-.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 comments@mt-pleasant.org.

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83595010853?pwd=V3Q3ZlpiZHZUREgxTWNSZWVVWUovZz09

Meeting ID: 835 9501 0853

Passcode: 222844

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

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.

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.

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

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.