During the summer, various downtown parking lots will be undergoing reconstruction. Please refer to www.mt-pleasant.org/construction for a detailed schedule, FAQ and alternative parking options.
Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, February 24, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.
Recommendation of an appointment to the Planning Commission was added to the agenda.
Approved the Agenda as amended.
Received petitions and communications.
Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
3) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held February 10, 2025.
4) Awarded Professional Services Contract to Fishbeck of Traverse City, MI, to design a food waste receiving station at the WRRF.
5) Revised Permanent Easement for Consumers Energy Electrical Facilities for City Hall Driveway Entrance Reconfiguration.
6) Bid of MAK Enterprises of Mt. Pleasant, MI for the 2025 Lime Residuals Removal.
7) Bid of M & M Pavement Marking, Inc. of Grand Blanc, MI for the 2025 Pavement Marking Project.
8) Amendment to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Mead and Hunt to include procurement of a wheel loader for the Mt. Pleasant Regional Airport and authorized the City Manager to sign the amendment.
9) Three-year dumpster service contract with Granger for Public Safety, Streets and Parks Departments.
10) Payrolls and Warrants.
Appointed John Zang to fill the vacant City Commission seat.
Approved contract with EPIC-MRA of Lansing, MI for City Employee Climate Survey Project.
Approved purchase of computer replacements due to Windows 11 upgrade from MI Deal partners CDWG of Vernon Hills, Il, and a budget amendment.
Awarded contract for the 2025 Mill & Overlay Project to Central Asphalt, Inc. of Mt. Pleasant, MI.
Approved a budget amendment to cover costs of 2025 Mill & Overlay Project.
Appointed Rachel Putnam-Farley to the Planning Commission.
Work Session discussion on TIFA.
Approved and conducted 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 9:44 p.m.
Each year a variety of construction projects are completed throughout the City of Mt. Pleasant to improve our community’s infrastructure. Below are the Downtown parking lot projects slated for this summer. Detailed information will be shared as construction dates draw closer.
Parking Lot Reconstruction
The following parking lots will be closed from July 21 – September 12, 2025.
Mill and Overlay
The following parking lot will be closed for 2-3 days in June/early July for milling, paving, and striping. Exact closure dates TBD.
Overlay
The following parking lots will be closed for 2-3 days in June/early July for paving and striping. Exact closure dates TBD.
Masonry Wall and Wall Cap Replacements
Cleaning and repairing of masonry walls and wall caps will take place during the month of June. Periodically, a few parking lot spaces and on street parking spaces will not be available during construction.
Construction Questions?
Stacie Tewari, city engineer at (989) 779-5404 or stewari@mt-pleasant.org
PROJECT OVERVIEW
This downtown project will transform an underutilized space into a vibrant, multi-functional, and universally accessible area, encouraging year-round events, activities, and social interaction. See project rendering below.
Key elements of the project include:
Construction is set to begin by April 22, 2024, with an anticipated completion date of August 29, 2024. Parking lot 3 and 10 will be closed until August 29, 2024.
There are 11 City parking lots for staff, customers, and renters to utilize during the construction. See the map below.
Yes. All 11 City parking lots, have ADA parking spaces available as well as an on-street ADA parking space on both East Broadway and East Illinois street. Additionally, the sidewalks on the south side of Broadway and east side of Main Street will remain ADA accessible.
Yes. Access to the site will be limited during the project. The public will be able to observe the project’s progress from a safe distance.
Construction will be contained to the site, and additional street closures will be limited, except for periodic equipment staging. Traffic from the Mosher Street “curve” or “connector” will be rerouted onto Main and Washington.
Information about the project, including temporary street closures or detours, will be provided on the City’s website, blog, and social media channels, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Yes. Construction will be limited to Monday through Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERIES
Will construction impact public transportation routes and stops in the downtown area?
No. Door-to-door service from I-RIDE will remain intact, with the only exception being temporary road closures during equipment staging.
No. Deliveries will not be impacted, except for temporary road closures during equipment staging.
Stacie Tewari, City Engineer: stewari@mt-pleasant.org or 989-779-5404
Michelle Sponseller, Downtown Development Director: msponseller@mt-pleasant.org or 989-779-5348
Aaron Desentz, City Manager: manager@mt-pleasant.org or 989-779-5321
Two street reconstruction projects are slated to begin on June 1, 2023 with a projected completion date of August 2, 2023. Improvements will be made to the following areas:
During reconstruction the asphalt pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalk and handicap access ramps will be removed and replaced. Some storm sewer work will also take place.
Driveway Access will be maintained as much as possible. At times residents may need to park on a side street. Advanced notification will be provided via a door tag.
Garbage Collection: Residents will need to bring their garbage cans and recycling to the nearest side street while their block is under construction. The Contractor can offer assistance, if needed.
Mail delivery will not be affected.
Water Service: Interruptions to water service is not anticipated.
If you have questions, concerns, or you need a special accommodation due to a physical disability, please contact:
Bill Ernst City of Mt. Pleasant (989) 779-5406
Stacie Tewari, City Engineer City of Mt. Pleasant (989) 779-5404
The Illinois Street reconstruction project will begin on Monday, June 6 and continue through Saturday, August 13, 2022. Illinois Street and sidewalks will be closed from Fancher to Main Street. Illinois Street will only be open to local traffic, no through traffic will be permitted.
This project includes the removal and replacement of existing asphalt, road base, curb, sidewalk and handicap access ramps. Storm sewer installation will be completed in some areas. New streetscape will be installed between and Main and Franklin, and pedestrian lighting will be added to the north side of Illinois Street between Main and Fancher.
Beginning July 23, parking lot #6, located on Illinois Street between Main and University and parking lot #8, a permit lot located on Lansing Street between Broadway and Michigan will be closed due to reconstruction. Both lots will receive new pavement, curbs and gutters, drive approaches, sidewalk, a new storm sewer including an underground detention system as well as other amenities.
Permit holders are requested to park in lot #7, located at the NE corner of University and Illinois, behind Listening Ear and The Bird Bar and Grill or in lot #5, located at the SE corner of Michigan and Washington, behind the old Ward Theatre.
This project is expected to be completed by September 17.
The Gaylord Street reconstruction project will begin on Monday, June 7 and continue through Saturday, July 31, 2021. Gaylord Street and sidewalks will be closed from Mission Street to Fancher Street. Gaylord Street will only be open to local traffic, no thru traffic permitted.
Kinney Street, Arnold Street and adjacent alleys will also be closed at Gaylord Street for the duration of the project.
The mill and resurface project for the Division of Public Safety’s parking lots is scheduled from June 7 – June 25, 2021. The public may park across High street in the southeast corner of the Ric’s Grocery store parking lot.
Beginning June 22, the City of Mt. Pleasant will remove the 42 round cement planters along the streets of downtown. Planters on Main Street will be removed first, followed by those on Broadway Street. Periodic parking space and street closures will occur throughout the project to accommodate the necessary equipment.
After the planters are removed, spaces will be filled with turf, concrete or brick pavers, depending on the location.
The project will conclude July 13.
Reconstruction of Chippewa Street between Mission and Brown streets will begin Monday, June 4, and continue through Friday, July 13. The road will be closed to through traffic, but businesses will remain open and accessible.
Questions about the project may be directed to the City of Mt. Pleasant Division of Public Works at (989) 779-5401.
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