2025 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, July 28, 2025, at 7 p.m.

Presentation on 2024 Comprehensive Annual Financial Audit.

Presentation by GRS Consulting Actuary Casey Ahlbrandt-Rains on Police and Fire Pension related to the 2024 Annual Actuarial Valuation Report.

Presentation by Municipal Employees’ Retirement System of Michigan (MERS) pension by representative Tony Radjenovich of MERS related to the 2024 Annual Actuarial Valuation Report.

Presentation by Watkins Ross’s Christian Veenstra related to the 2024 Annual Actuarial Valuation for the City’s and the Police’s Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) funds.

Public hearing to consider the proposed changes to and adoption of Chapter 72 of the City’s Code of Ordinances titled, “Bicycles and Electric Bicycles” regarding the usage of motorized bikes and scooters on City owned trails.

Consider budget amendment for Sustainability Coordinator Position.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, July 28^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:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87389449725?pwd=LAaOFp1vempTe6bEN4dH6w93j6totQ.1

Meeting ID: 873 8944 9725

Passcode: 504852

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.

For participants accessing via computer or smartphone please use the “Raise Your Hand” icon to indicate you would like to speak. First, click on the “Participants” icon at the bottom of your screen. Next, click on the “Raise Your Hand” icon near the bottom right corner of the screen.

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

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.

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.

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.

No Injuries in Lexington Ridge Apartment Fire

On April 19, 2025, at 7:32 a.m. the Mount Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a fire at Lexington Ridge Apartments, 3700 E. Deerfield Rd. in Union Township.

Upon arrival, firefighters located a small fire inside a wall and in the attic of the two-story apartment building. The fire was quickly brought under control.

The building sustained smoke, fire, and water damage. The tenants of two units were displaced.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

No injuries were reported.

The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Isabella County Central Dispatch and the American Red Cross.

Fire at Edgewood Apartments

On March 25, 2025, at 4:50 a.m. the Mount Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a structure fire at Edgewood Apartments located within the city limits.

Upon arrival, crews observed smoke and fire coming from the rear of the three-story apartment building. The building sustained smoke and fire damage.

No injuries were reported. Apartment occupants were alerted by smoke alarms and exited safely.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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

Mobile Home a Total Loss in Fire

On January 22, 2025, at 5:16 p.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a structure fire in the 1100 block of Wellington Drive in Union Township’s Summerhill Village Mobile Home Park.

Upon arrival, crews observed heavy smoke and fire coming from a mobile home. The fire was caused by attempting to heat frozen pipes and is a total loss.

The owner was home at the time of the fire, but did not sustain any injuries.

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

Mobile Home Damaged in Fire

On January 14, 2025, at 4:22 p.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a structure fire in the 1100 block of Stoneridge Court in Union Township’s Summerhill Mobile Home Park.

Upon arrival, crews observed heavy smoke and fire coming from a double wide mobile home. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes. The mobile home sustained heavy smoke and fire damage.

There were no occupants home at the time of the fire, which was reported by a neighbor.

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, and Isabella County Central Dispatch.

Multi-Family Housing Unit Fire

On December 22, 2024, at 3:57 a.m., the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a structure fire in the 100 block of Walnut Street in Mt. Pleasant.

Upon arrival, crews observed a two-story, eight-unit multifamily housing building partially engulfed in flames, with fire extending from the entrance door up through the roof. The fire was brought under control by 4:41 a.m.

The building sustained heavy fire damage to four of the front units and heavy to moderate smoke damage to the back four units. All building tenants are displaced and working with the building owner and the American Red Cross to find temporary housing.

Three occupants were transported to a local hospital for burns and smoke inhalation injuries. All other occupants were able to exit the building safely.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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

Fire Damages Trailer Home

On December 20, 2024, at 6:38 p.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a structure fire at the Bradley Street Trailer Park located at 505 S. Bradley Street in Mt. Pleasant.

Upon arrival, crews observed a trailer with smoke and fire coming from the roof and eaves. The fire was brought under control by 7:50 p.m. The trailer sustained heavy smoke and fire damage throughout.

Occupants were home at the time of the fire and exited safely. MPFD personnel remained on scene to salvage as many items as possible for the occupants.

The MPFD is investigating the cause of the fire.

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