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.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – July 27, 2026

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, July 27, 2026, at 7 p.m.

Consider the next steps for properties located at the southwest corner of Crawford and Broomfield, including ending the current Planned Residential Development agreement and scheduling public hearings on proposed zoning changes for the site and updates to University Special District zoning rules.

Consider approval of the budget amendment for the 2026 City Hall Retaining Wall & Streetscape Replacement Project of $118,651 in the general fund.

Consider participation in Consumers Energy Renewable Energy program.

Discussion on animals’ ordinance to address raising chickens in the City limits.

Work Session discussion on letter from community partner regarding housing-related concerns as it relates to Tenants Rights Committee.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, July 27^th

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

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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

Hanna Demerath hdemerath@mt-pleasant.org

Maureen Eke meke@mt-pleasant.org

Amy Perschbacher aperschbacher@mt-pleasant.org

Grace Rollins grollins@mt-pleasant.org

Ryon Skalitzky rskalitzky@mt-pleasant.org

Boomer Wingard bwingard@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.

City of Mt. Pleasant Shares Housing Report and Invites Community Feedback

The City of Mt. Pleasant has released its 2026 Housing Report and is asking residents to share what types of housing they’d like to see in Mt. Pleasant and what matters most to them when it comes to housing options.

The report was put together by the City’s Planning and Community Development Department, and it takes a close look at home and rental availability, affordability, demographic shifts and development opportunities across Mt. Pleasant. It will help guide future conversations about neighborhoods and planning to ultimately support future growth, neighborhood vitality and long-term economic sustainability.

Mt. Pleasant is growing and changing in ways that create real opportunity. More working families and seniors are calling our community home, and demand for housing that fits a wider range of lifestyles and budgets is on the rise. The report helps the City understand where that demand is coming from and where the greatest opportunities to meet it exist.

The report also found that more than 12,000 people drive into Mt. Pleasant for work every day, many of whom would prefer to live here if the right housing options were available. Giving more people the chance to live where they work strengthens local businesses, supports city services and adds to the long-term health of our neighborhoods.

The report identifies opportunities for new housing on already-vacant or underused land, as well as housing types that many Michigan communities are adding, things like townhomes, duplexes, small apartment buildings and accessory dwelling units.

As part of the process, the City is asking residents to participate in a community housing survey to share what types of housing they’d like to see available in Mt. Pleasant and what housing characteristics matter most to them. It takes less than two minutes to complete.

“This report is intended to educate, inform and start productive community conversations,” said City Manager Aaron Desentz. “As future housing and land use discussions take place, it’s important to understand the challenges and opportunities that Mt Pleasant is currently facing”

To read the 2026 Housing Report and take the survey, visit www.mt-pleasant.org/housingreport.

For questions, contact Manuela Powidayko, Director of Planning and Community Development, at mpowidayko@mt-pleasant.org or (989) 779-5346.