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Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – August 24, 2026

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, August 24, 2026, at 7 p.m.

  • Consider approval of participation in the Consumers Energy Renewable Program and authorize the City Manager to sign the contract.
  • Public hearing to allow for public input and to consider the rezoning of properties located southwest of Crawford and Broomfield, from PRD (Planned Residential Development) to multiple hardline zoning districts.
  • Public hearing to allow for public input and to consider proposed amendment to Table 154.405.A of the zoning ordinance as it relates to SD-U University Special District rules.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday August 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/87959743809?pwd=KpmjkFtegFuL1D2aiTXJiVylCLdwt5.1

Telephone: (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 879 5974 3809
Passcode: 162662

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 8/10/2026 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, August 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Removed Item #6 “Initial draft of Tenants Rights Committee resolution.” from the Agenda.

Approved the Agenda as amended. 

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

8) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held July 27, 2026;

9) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held July 27, 2026;

10) Award the Professional Services Agreement with Fishbeck for the WRRF Mechanical Equipment Replacement Study and authorized the City Manager to execute on the same;

11) Payrolls & Warrants.

Appointed Padraic McMeel to the CBD/TIFA Board as recommended by the Appointments Committee.

Approved Resolution for the proposed easement for Consumers Energy on City park property within the Chippewa River Corridor.

Conducted a Work Session discussion on Consumers Energy Renewable Energy program.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – August 10, 2026

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2026, at 7 p.m.

  • Administer oath of office to Commissioner Demerath.
  • Consider appointments to various boards and commissions by the Appointments Committee.
  • Consider approval of resolution for the proposed easement for Consumers Energy on City Park property within the Chippewa River Corridor.
  • Discussion on Consumers Energy Renewable Energy program.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, August 10th

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/88643089656?pwd=XTNBS5f9tDsjXdgwDgH1KpjsxqHYNY.1

Meeting ID: 886 4308 9656
Passcode: 639155
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.

Thank You from City Clerk, Holly Schmeltzer

A NOTE FROM CITY CLERK, HOLLY SCHMELTZER

On August 4, the State Primary Election was held, along with a city partial term election to elect one individual to the Mt. Pleasant city commission. Hanna Demerath was elected to the city commission and will begin serving the partial term, which runs from August 5, 2026, through December 31, 2028.

Thank you to our dedicated city staff and election inspectors for their incredible work and dedication to the electoral process. We also thank Central Michigan University for hosting the early voting site and Mt. Pleasant Public Schools for providing the election day polling locations.

Results can be found at the Isabella County Clerks office here: https://app.enhancedvoting.com/results/public/isabella-county-mi

For detailed voter registration and ballot information visit: www.mi.gov/vote

Summary of Minutes from the 7/27/2026 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, July 27, 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 #8 was removed from the Consent Calendar. 

Approved the Consent Calendar as amended.  

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

9) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held July 13, 2026;

10) Payrolls & Warrants.

Approved the termination of the Planned Residential Development Agreement (PRD) for the southwest corner of Crawford and Broomfield.  

Set a public hearing for August 24, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. to allow for public input and to consider the rezoning of properties located southwest of Crawford and Broomfield, from PRD (Planned Residential Development) to multiple hardline zoning districts.  

Set a public hearing for August 24, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. to allow for public input and to consider proposed amendment to Table 154.405.A of the Zoning Ordinances as it relates to SD-U University Special District rules.  

Approved a budget amendment for the 2026 City Hall Retaining Wall & Streetscape Replacement Project in the general fund.

Approved the resolution to adopt agenda format as required by Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances. 

Referred participation in Consumers Energy Renewable Energy program back to a work session for additional discussion on price comparisons to current energy rates and potential and projected rates for use in the future. 

Approved the July 13, 2026 regular meeting minutes as amended.

Work Session discussion regarding letter submitted by a community partner concerning housing related concerns, the Tenants Rights Committee, and related steering committee efforts.  Draft Resolution N was reviewed and discussed.

Approved and conducted Closed Session pursuant to subsection 8(h) of the Open Meetings Act to consider material subject to attorney-client privilege.

Adjourned the meeting at 11:48 pm.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – July 27, 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 27, 2026, at 7 p.m.

  • Consider the next steps for properties located at the southwest corner of Crawford and Broomfield, including ending the current Planned Residential Development agreement and scheduling public hearings on proposed zoning changes for the site and updates to University Special District zoning rules.
  • Consider approval of the budget amendment for the 2026 City Hall Retaining Wall & Streetscape Replacement Project of $118,651 in the general fund.
  • Consider participation in Consumers Energy Renewable Energy program.
  • Discussion on animals’ ordinance to address raising chickens in the City limits.
  • Work Session discussion on letter from community partner regarding housing-related concerns as it relates to Tenants Rights Committee.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, July 27th

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/83966405945?pwd=kledxUzdTXe1R3iTKVBxiHA1KePXmJ.1

Meeting ID: 839 6640 5945

Passcode: 556277

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 7/13/2026 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, July 13, 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 Consent Calendar as amended.  

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

5) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held June 22, 2026;

6) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held June 22, 2026;

7) Removed from Consent Calendar;

8) Purchase of mobile electric generator for the Water Department from Americas Generators, Inc.;

9) Payrolls & Warrants.

Approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $30,000,000 of revenue bonds for Water Plant Improvement project.

Approved the contract awards for the WTP Pump Storage Improvements Project to Sorensen Gross; the Ranny Well Lateral Rehabilitation and Installation Project to Reynolds Construction; and the 2027 Galvanized Service Line Replacements to The Isbella Corporation; authorized execution of the contract documents for each project; approved any necessary budget amendments; and adopted the resolution formalizing these awards.

Approved the Professional Services Agreement with Fishbeck for Phase II Construction Engineering Services, along with an amendment to the Water Department budget as necessary to cover these services during the construction period beginning later this year. 

Moved to support the removal and construction of an at-grade entrance for City Hall Upper South Walkway as recommended by staff.  

Directed staff to draft a resolution to include a statement of conflict of interest and opportunity of recusal as a standing item on the agenda. 

Directed staff to prepare a survey of City Boards and Commissions using questions as recommended by the Appointments Committee.  

Commissioner Skalitzky recused himself from consideration of Broadway Theater Request for Club License.  Approved the Broadway Theater Request for Club License.  

Mayor Wingard was recused from the vote of Item #4.  Moved to add a discussion of Item #4 in connection with the Tenants’ Rights Committee to the next meeting agenda.  

Approved and conducted a Closed Session pursuant to subsection 8(1)(e) of the Open Meetings Act to consult with the City Attorney regarding trial or settlement strategy. 

Approved the Stipulation Order dismissing Defendant City of Mt. Pleasant only, without prejudice and without cost, in connection with pending litigation involving Mission Street Holding LLC vs DJK Land Company et al.  Isabella County Circuit Court Case No. 25-21059-CH as recommended by legal counsel.  

Adjourned the meeting at 9:28 pm.

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.