2026 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, January 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.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

9)Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held January 12, 2026;

10) Minutes of closed session of the City Commission held January 12, 2026;

11) Resolutions #1 and #2 for Principal Shopping District Special Assessment #1-26 as presented and set public hearing for February 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. on same;

12) Purchase of two DJI Matrice Drones with additional batteries from Sky Flight Robotics of Saginaw, MI;

13) Authorizations and Resolutions for Changes in the Standard Lighting Contract with Consumers Energy for Reinstalling Streetlights on Pickard (M-20) for MDOT road construction;

14) Resolution to authorize MDOT Contract 25-5601, and authorizing the City Manager to sign the Agreement so that MDOT can proceed with the project letting and grant distribution;

15) Renewal of MSA extension for five years for 1414 W. Broomfield;

16) Receive proposed amendment to Chapter 10: Business Licenses, §110.28(B) regarding the operation of transitory food service units and the issuance of permits, licenses or approvals for transitory food service units and set public hearing on same for Monday, February 9, 2026;

17) Payrolls & Warrants.

Approved the Resolution to Authorize the Issuance of up to $30 Million of Revenue Bonds for the Water Plant Improvement Project.

Made appointments to City Boards and Commissions.

Made appointments of City Commissioners to City standing and special committees.

Made appointments of City administrative officials to boards and commissions.

Reappointed Kati Mora to the Chippewa River District Library Board of Trustees.

Approved a 5% increase of salary for 2026 for the City Manager.

Changed the severance pay to 12 months if dismissed without cause and carried through for the rest of the City Manager’s contract.

Recessed at 8:38 p.m. and returned to open session at 8:48 p.m.

Held a Work Session to Prioritize 2026 City Commission Work Sessions and Interests.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:55 pm

1619 E. High St. Fire

On January 17, 2026, at 09:50 a.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department responded to a structure fire located at 1619 E. High St. The fire was reported as flames showing on the single-story ranch structure.

The fire department arrived to find heavy smoke and fire that quickly spread throughout the structure due to heavy fire load. The fire was brought under control by 10:37 a.m. The home sustained significant damage from fire, smoke, heat, and water. The occupants were home at the time of the fire and able to make it out safely and were displaced.

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

No firefighters or Police Officers reported any injuries.

The fire remains under investigation.

Most home fires occur at night when people are sleeping. Check smoke detectors monthly and replace batteries twice a year.

Operating smoke detectors may save your life.

Consumers Energy employees beautify Mt. Pleasant; Present $1500 grant to City

More than 160 Consumers Energy employees gathered at the Borden Building early Wednesday to present the City of Mt. Pleasant with a $1,500 grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation to enhance and maintain local park facilities. The group then spent the remainder of the morning beautifying several public spaces in Mt. Pleasant.

The volunteers completed staining projects, spread wood chips and raked pine needles at Chipp-A-Waters, Island, Mill Pond, Mission Creek and Nelson parks, as well as at Riverside Cemetery.

“Mt. Pleasant is extremely grateful for both the generous $1500 contribution from the Consumers Energy Foundation, as well as the willingness of so many Consumers Energy employees to spend the morning doing volunteer work in our parks,” said City Mayor Kathy Ling. “During a time when all cities are struggling to continue to provide services to residents with fewer resources, the work being done by these volunteers will be an enormous help in keeping our parks special places. We hope these volunteers from around the state will come back to Mt. Pleasant sometime in the future and enjoy our parks with family or friends.”

The Consumers Energy Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Consumers Energy, giving Michigan cities, towns and neighborhoods the extra support needed to build communities that they’re proud to call home. The foundation provides grants and mobilizes volunteers to strengthen local education, social services, the environment, and community, economic and cultural development.