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.

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.

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.

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.

Summary of Minutes from the 3/23/2026 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, March 23, 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:

7) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held March 9, 2026;

8) Three-year contract with Nutrigro Environmental Solutions of Charlotte, MI for biosolids hauling;

9) Contract with Chop Tree Service of Grand Rapids, MI for 2026-2027 Tree Trimming and Removal;

10) Payrolls & Warrants.

Held a Public Hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance No. 1110, an Ordinance to adopt the 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code as amended.

Set a public hearing for Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. to hear public input and to consider the proposed amendment of Section 110.28(B) of the Mount Pleasant City Code regarding the operation of transitory food service units and the issuance of permits, licenses, or approvals for transitory food service units.

Prioritized and approved submission of City requests for Spring 2026 Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe 2% allocations.

Discussed takeaways and information shared at MML CapCon 2026.

Created a special committee focused on the rights and experiences of tenants within the City of Mt. Pleasant.

Appointed Commissioners Eke, Perschbacher and Skalitzky to the tenants rights special committee.

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

Adjourned the meeting at 9:02 p.m.

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 of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 10/15/2024

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 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:

4) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held September 23, 2024.

5) Warrants and payrolls.

Approved a $90,000 Funding Allocation for 200 E. Broadway University Lofts Revitalization (Old Isabella Bank Building) and Placemaking (RAP) Grant Application.

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

Adjourned the meeting at 9:27 p.m.