Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, June 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.
Read a Proclamation recognizing Juneteenth Celebration Day as June 19, 2025.
Approved the Agenda as presented.
Received petitions and communications.
Removed Item #6 “Proposed 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan” from the Consent Calendar.
Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
5) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held May 27, 2025.
6) Removed from the Consent Calendar.
7) Payrolls and Warrants.
Held a public hearing and approved Application of Reynolds Golden Finds LLC for a loan through the CDBG Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) program.
Approved the proposed 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan as amended on June 2, 2025.
Discussed 2025 millage rate. No action taken.
Approved the final draft of EPIC MRA Survey and inclusion of former employees who have left employment with the city in the past 2.5 years.
Conducted a Work Session on 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.
Approved and conducted Closed Sessions pursuant to subsection 8(h) of the Open Meetings Act to consider material exempt from discussion or disclosure by state or federal statute.
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.
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
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.
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.
Here are the topics to watch at the next in-person, as well asvirtual 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).
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.
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:
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 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.
Here are the topics to watch at the next in-person, as well asvirtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, May 9, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Administer oath of office to Commissioner Brian Assmann.
Public hearing on the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Revitalization and Placemaking Grant proposal and consider resolution on the same. (Town Center Civic Space)
Public hearing on an ordinance to amend Chapter 110 of the Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances to allow the operation of pedicabs and consider approval of the same.
Public Hearing on an ordinance to amend Chapter 112 of the Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances and consider approval of the same.
Public Hearing on an ordinance to amend Chapter 115 of the Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances and consider approval of the same.
Consider approval of Broadway Central for the 2022 season and consider budget amendment for the same.
In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, 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.
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:
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.
On November 2, 2021 an election will be held to elect three individuals to the Mt. Pleasant City Commission as well as consider a bonding proposal for the Mt. Pleasant Public Schools.
The five candidates running for City Commission are:
Elizabeth “Liz” Busch
Marueen N. Eke
Daniel “Dan” Hess
Philip “Phil” Kruska
Amy Perschbacher
To review candidate biographical information and ballot language visit: vote411.org
Please note precinct locations for this November 2, 2021 election.
Precinct 2 (City Hall): Voters from Precinct 1 (Ganiard) and Precinct 2 will vote at City Hall.
Precinct 3 (Pullen): Voters from Precinct 4 (High School) and Precinct 3 will vote at Pullen.
Precinct 6 (Vowles): Voters from Precinct 5 (Kinney) and Precinct 6 and Precinct 7 (Fancher) will vote at Vowles.
Permanent Absentee Voters:
Permanent absentee voters have been mailed an application for a ballot. If you wish to vote in this election you must return the application by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021. A ballot will then be mailed to you. Ballots can be mailed to the City Clerk’s office (320 W. Broadway Street) or placed in the ballot drop box located in the City Hall parking lot.
Absentee Voting:
For those not on the Permanent Absentee Voter list, you can submit a request for an absentee ballot to the City Clerk’s office by mail, or email (clerk@mt-pleasant.org). This must be completed by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021.
Absentee voting at the Clerk’s Office is available on Saturday, October 30, 2021 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. or Monday, November 1, 2021 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Voter Registration:
If you are currently not registered to vote, you can register online at https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/ or mail in the registration voter application found online. This must be completed by October 18,2021.
After October 18, 2021 voter registration will be available at the City Clerk’s office. Please bring a proof of residency and a photo ID. This can be done until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2, 2021.
Election Day Information
Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Need a ride to and from the polls? I-Ride is offering free rides. Call (989) 772-9441 to schedule.
Visit www.mi.gov/vote to confirm where you are registered to vote.
Here are the topics to watch at the next virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, July 12, 2021 at 7 p.m.
Receive an ordinance to amend Section 154.410.B.4 of the Mt. Pleasant Zoning Ordinances to update special use permit conditions and requirements for two-family dwellings and set a public hearing for August 9, 2021 on the same.
Receive an ordinance to amend Section 154.410.B.4 of the Mt. Pleasant Zoning Ordinances to update special use permit conditions and requirements for accessory dwelling units and set a public hearing for August 9, 2021 on the same.
Receive an ordinance to amend section 154.410.B and table 154.410.A of the Mt. Pleasant Zoning Ordinances to permit multiple-family dwellings as a special use in the CD-3-character district and set a public hearing for August 9, 2021 on the same.
Consider resolution regarding Charter Amendment for changing the City Commission term of office.
Consider setting a special meeting for August 21, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. for City Manager interviews.
Consider approval of an ordinance to amend Chapter 10.05 and Chapter 91 Animals of the Code of Ordinances as postponed from the June 28, 2021 meeting.
How to follow public meetings during social distancing:
In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, as allowed under the Open Meetings Act and consistent with the Isabella County Declaration of a State of Emergency (Resolution No. 20-12-03 effective 12-15-20), the City Commission Meeting will be held virtually. The public 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.
Zoom Meeting instructions via computer, phone, or dial-in number are as follows:
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. Any citizen desiring to make a public comment on an agenda item may email their comments.
Attendance to the meeting and participation during public comment periods will be conducted as follows:
• Members of the public must provide their name and address with their comments.
• Comments/Questions may be sent ahead of the meeting in writing or emailed to comment@mt-pleasant.org.
• Individual commissioners can be contacted at the following email addresses:
• Comments/Questions can be emailed to comment@mt-pleasant.org during the meeting and during normal public comment sections of the agenda.
• Comments sent via email will be read aloud to the Commission during the public comment periods.
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.
Nominating petitions for the office of City Commissioner are available at City Hall, office of the City Clerk, 320 W. Broadway Street, from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Completed nominating petitions may be filed with the City Clerk starting Monday, June 21, 2021. The deadline to file is 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.
Three (3) City Commission positions are available for the term January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024.
The terms of current Commissioners Lori Gillis, Amy Perschbacher, and Petro Tolas are expiring December 31, 2021.
The city election will take place on Tuesday, November 2, 2021.
Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, February 24, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room.
Parks and Public Spaces Director Bundy gave a departmental presentation.
City Planner Kain and Mayor Joseph presented the 2019 Community Improvement Awards to the selected property owners.
Received petitions and communications.
Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held February 10, 2020; 2) Bid of Central Asphalt of Mt. Pleasant, MI for the 2020 Pickard Street Overlay Project.
Bid of Wolverine Sealcoating, LLC of Jackson, MI for the City’s annual crack sealing project.
Bid of Robbin Harsh Excavating of Clare, MI for Parking Lot #7 Reconstruction and appropriate budget amendment from the TIFA.
Bid of Duperon Corporation of Saginaw, MI for the purchase of a Wastewater Washer Compactor and appropriate budget amendment from the Wastewater Reserve Fund
Appointment of Corey Friedrich as the representative of the Planning Commission to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a one-year term.
MDOT resolutions for the addition and deletion of streets to the City’s local street system.
Resolution to Allow for Partial Funding from MDOT for the 2020 Pickard Street Mill and Overlay Project.
Warrants and Payrolls.
Approved Resolutions #3 and #4 for Special Assessment District #1-2020.
Received proposed 2050 Master Plan as recommended by the Planning Commission and released for review and comment.
Approved budget amendments to the DDA budget and to the Public Safety Building account.
Authorized the Mayor and Clerk to sign a second amendment to the 2013 Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Mr. Olivieri as drafted by the City Attorney according to the parameters as proposed.
Postponed appointments to various board and commissions until next meeting.
Approved and conducted a closed session pursuant to subsection 8(c) of the Open Meetings Act for strategy and negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement.
Approved the labor contract with full-time firefighters represented by the POLC as presented.
Held Work Session Discussions on potential drain easement for Mission Creek Dam.; and recommendation from TIFA regarding $80,000 from Economic Initiatives Fund.
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