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.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 7/14/2025

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, July 14, 2025, at 7 p.m.

Public Hearing for Z-25-01: 221 W Michigan – Great Lakes Bay Properties, LLC – Request to rezone the properties from CD-4 (General Urban Character District) to CD-5 (Urban Center Character District).

Public hearing on TC-25-01: Multiple-Buildings within the same lot – City of Mt. Pleasant A proposed text change to Table 154.405.A of the zoning ordinance to remove the one principal building per lot restriction within CD-4 (General Urban Character District.)

Public Hearing on Z-25-03: Crosslanes Street – City of Mt. Pleasant – Request to rezone the properties from CD-3 (Sub-Urban Character District) to CD-4 (General Urban Character District with the Residential/Dwelling Use Only Special Requirement).

Public Hearing on Z-25-02: 1104 E Chippewa St – Lapham Associates – Request to rezone the property from CD-3 (Sub-Urban Character District) to CD-4 (General Urban Character District with the Residential/Dwelling Use Only Special Requirement).

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

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

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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:

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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.

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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

Boomer Wingard bwingard@mt-pleasant.org

John Zang jzang@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.

Coneys for a Cause – Support MPPD’s Youth Services Unit

The community can enjoy $1.99 coney dogs while helping the youth of Isabella County during Coneys for a Cause. This event is scheduled for August 11-15, 2025, at the Pixie Restaurant (302 N. Mission Street).

The Pixie will donate to the Mt. Pleasant Police Youth Services Unit (YSU) 100% of the profits for every coney sold.

Customers can purchase individual coney dogs for $1.99 at the restaurant, or they can pre-order a minimum of one dozen coney dogs to be delivered. All delivery orders must be submitted before 3 p.m. on August 1 and emailed to dmaclean@inspiredcpts.com. Delivery times are between 10 a.m. and noon, August 11 – 15. Event organizers will do their best to meet the desired delivery time.

Order forms can be found at www.mt-pleasant.org/ysu.

The “Pixie Pig Out” is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Pixie. Stop by to watch this friendly coney-eating competition between law enforcement agencies.

Youth Services Unit (Mt. Pleasant Police Department)

This valuable program involves police positively interacting with youth at an early age. Two YSU Officers serve more than 3,000 K-12 students in the Mt. Pleasant Public Schools (MPPS), providing guidance and support for students, ultimately forming lifelong bonds. The popular Youth Police Academy, as well as Shop with a Cop, are just a few of the programs YSU hosts.

Election Day – August 5, 2025

On August 5, 2025, an election will be held to elect one individual to the Mt. Pleasant City Commission.

The candidates on the ballot are Seth Blackey and Ryon Skalitzky.

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

Precinct Locations:

Precinct 1: Ganiard Elementary School, 101 S. Adams
Precinct 2 Pullen Elementary School, 251 S. Brown
Precinct 3: Fancher Elementary School, 801 S. Kinney
Absentee Voter Counting Board: Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 320 W. Broadway Street

Permanent Ballot Recipients:

Please notify the Clerk’s office with an alternate mailing address if you are on the Permanent Ballot list and will be away from your registered address between June 21 and August 1, 2025. Election mail cannot be forwarded, and your ballot will be returned to the Clerk’s office as undeliverable.

Permanent Absentee Voters:

Permanent absentee voters have been mailed an application for a ballot. If you wish to vote absentee in this election, you must return the application by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025. 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, email (vote@mt-pleasant.org) or online at www.mi.gov/vote. This must be completed by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025.

Absentee voting at the Clerk’s Office is available beginning Thursday June 26, 2025, during regular business hours with additional hours on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and on Monday, August 4, 2025, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Voter Registration:

If you are not registered to vote, you can register online at https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/ or mail in the voter registration application found online. This must be completed by Monday, July 21, 2025.

After Monday, July 21, 2025, voter registration will be available at the City Clerk’s office. Please bring proof of residency and a photo ID. This can be done until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

Election Day Information:

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Need a ride to and from the polls? I-Ride is offering free rides. Call (989) 772-9441 to schedule.

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.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – June 23, 2025

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, June 23, 2025, at 7 p.m.

Presentation of the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report by Vredeveld Haefner.

Consider authorizing a contract extension with The Mannik Smith Group for a not-to-exceed amount of $41,525 to perform environmental consulting services, including the development of a Conceptual Site Model and Focused Feasibility Study, at the former Mount Pleasant Landfill.

Consider awarding the contract for the Water Treatment Plant Improvements to RCL Construction for $12,002,910 and a budget amendment for the same.

Consider proposal for renewal of Central Business District Tax Increment Financing Authority.

Police Services Agreement between the City of Mt. Pleasant and the Village of Lake Isabella.

Work Session: Opioid Settlement Funds Allocation.

Work Session: Consider Panhandling Ordinance concepts.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

Click to access Regular%20Meeting%20E-Packet%20for%20Monday,%20June%2023,%202025.pdf

How to follow public meetings:

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89180397724?pwd=THLMyznSx324cFdo3raUSUFj6TLE33.1

Meeting ID: 891 8039 7724

Passcode: 254311

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.

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

Boomer Wingard bwingard@mt-pleasant.org

John Zang jzang@mt-pleasant.org

Fire Damages Kinney Street Home – No Injuries

On June 13, 2025, at 11:29 p.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a house fire in the 1000 block of North Kinney Street.

Upon arrival, crews observed heavy smoke and flames in the rear of the structure. The fire spread up the side of the house and into the attic.

The house sustained light smoke damage and fire damage to an entry room.

Occupants of the home exited safely, no injuries were sustained.

The MPFD is investigating the cause of the fire.

The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Deerfield Fire Department, Mobile Medical Response, Mt. Pleasant Police Department, Isabella County Central Dispatch, Consumers Energy and DTE.

Fire at Reserve Apartment Complex

On June 13, 2025, at 5:36 p.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a fire at the Reserve apartment complex located at 4205 Collegiate Way.

Upon arrival, crews noticed smoke and fire coming from the four-story complex.

Only one apartment was damaged.

The occupant of this apartment sustained minor burns to the hand. This individual was evaluated by Mobile Medical Response (MMR) and did not seek further medical care.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Michigan State Police, MMR, and Isabella County Central Dispatch.

City of Mt. Pleasant Awarded DNR Grant

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently awarded $1 million in grants to hep 15 Michigan communities improve their tree canopies. Mt. Pleasant was one of the communities awarded, receiving $100,000 for public tree planting and maintenance activities to support a sustainable urban forest.

According to the DNR, these statewide grants will collectively plant and care for more than 1,700 trees, train 500 city staff, students, and residents through 33 workshops and events, and create inventories and develop plans to sustainably manage more than 32,000 public trees benefiting more than 285,000 Michigan residents.

This grant program is made possible through funding provided by the USDA Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Program. The Michigan DNR Urban and Community Forestry Program is a federally funded program providing technical, educational and grant assistance to communities, nonprofits, educational institutions and tribes to build capacity for managing trees and forests in communities throughout the state.

One Injured in Structure Fire

On June 12, 2025, at 9:20 a.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a fire at 1011 North Mission Street (the former Michigan State Police Post) in Mt. Pleasant.

Upon arrival, crews found a fire in one of the four upstairs apartments, as well as a butane tank that exploded. The fire was extinguished and did not spread to the other apartments. The other three apartments, as well as the business housed on the first floor, suffered water and smoke damage.

The male occupant of the apartment that caught on fire, exited the unit, and went next door to the Walgreen’s pharmacy to seek treatment for burns. This individual has been transported to a local hospital and will be transferred to Hurley Medical Center.

This is an ongoing investigation.

The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Mobile Medical Response, Mt. Pleasant Police Department, and Isabella County Central Dispatch.