Economic development, infrastructure upgrades, neighborhood beautification, enhanced public safety services and outreach, recreational offerings and more are highlighted in the City of Mt. Pleasant’s 2022 Annual Report. To view the detailed report, visit: https://issuu.com/mtpleasantmi/docs/annual_report_2022_2
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Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 4/25/2022
Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, April 25, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
Approved the agenda with the cancellation of Item #23, “Public hearing on the CDBG Water Related Infrastructure Program; Postponement of Item #24 “Consideration of Broadway Central” to May 9, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.; addition of Item #21a to the Consent Calendar “Set a public hearing for Monday, May 9, 2022 for the CDBG Water Related Infrastructure Grant”.
Received petitions and communications.
Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
9) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held April 11, 2022.
10) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held April 11, 2022.
11) MDOT performance resolution for governmental agencies for the purpose of representing the City in transactions. (CC Exh 2-2022).
12) Bid of Fisher Transportation of Mt. Pleasant, MI for the 2022-2023 Street Sweepings Disposal Project.
13) Bid of McGuirk Sand & Gravel of Mt. Pleasant, MI with budget amendment for the Crapo Street Reconstruction Project.
14) Resolution Establishing Fee for Minor Site Plan Review.
15) Received proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 110. GENERAL LICENSING to add a new Section 110.30 PEDICABS to allow for and regulate the operation of pedicabs within the City and set a public hearing on same for May 9, 2022.
16) Set a public hearing for May 9, 2022 to obtain public input on the MEDC Revitalization and Placemaking Grant proposal.
17) Received proposed amendment to Chapter 112. Medical Marihuana Facilities of the Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances and set a public hearing for May 9, 2022 on same.
18) Received proposed amendment to Chapter 115 Recreational Marihuana Establishments of the Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances and set a public hearing for May 9, 2022 on same.
19) Received proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 154.410.B.4. of the Mt. Pleasant Zoning Ordinances and set a public hearing for May 23, 2022 on the same.
20) Budget amendment in Major Street fund and Water fund for the 2022 Brown Street Reconstruction project.
21) Warrants and Payrolls
21a) Set a Public hearing for Monday, May 9, 2022 on the CDBG Water Related Infrastructure Grant.
Held a public hearing and approved the resolution approving a redevelopment liquor license to Jib-Bob, LLC at 214 N. Franklin St.
Work session presentation and discussion on 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan.
Work session discussion on Housing Study next steps.
Adjourned the meeting at 9:09 p.m.
Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – April 11, 2022
Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, April 11, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
Added Item #23, Broadway Central, to the agenda.
Received petitions and communications.
Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
5) Minutes of the meeting of the CC held March 28th.
6) Set a public hearing for April 25 at 7:00 p.m. on a redevelopment liquor license for Jib-Bob, LLC.
7) Set a public hearing for April 25 at 7:00 p.m. to obtain public input on the CDBG Water Related Infrastructure Program.
8) Received proposed 2023-2028 CIP and set a public hearing for May 23 at 7:00 p.m. on same.
9) Amendment to the Consumers Energy Demand Response Agreement for continuation in the program, and authorized the Mayor to sign the Agreement.
10) Set a public hearing for May 23 at 7:00 p.m. for presentation of the Phase II Project Plan for upgrades at the WRRF.
11) Warrants and Payrolls.
Held a public hearing and postponed action on proposed amendment to Chapter 112. Medical Marihuana Facilities of the Code of Ordinances to update standards for medical marihuana facilities.
Held a public hearing and postponed action on proposed amendment to, Chapter 115. Recreational Marihuana Establishments of the Code of Ordinances to update standards for adult-use marihuana establishments.
Postponed the public hearing on the MEDC Revitalization and Placemaking Grant proposal.
Held a public hearing and approved the MEDC Public Gathering Spaces Grant application and resolution.
Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1076, an Ordinance to amend Article VII of the Mt. Pleasant Zoning Ordinances to update the definition of liquor store.
Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1077, an Ordinance to amend Sections 154.103, 154.613 and 154.615 of the Mt. Pleasant Zoning Ordinances regarding the types of improvements and applications requiring site plan review and approval.
Designated the five precincts and their locations as presented to be implemented beginning with the August primary election.
Appointed Dr. Amanda Garrison to the Historic District Commission as recommended by the Appointments Committee.
Placed the issue of Broadway Central on the April 25th meeting agenda and instructed staff to create an action plan providing a list of events and a proposed budget amendment.
Approved and conducted a closed session pursuant to MCL 15.268(1)(E) to consult with the city attorney regarding trial or settlement strategy in connection with Taco Boy of Mount Pleasant, Inc., v City of Mt. Pleasant, Circuit Court Case No. 22-27612-AA.
Approved proposed settlement in the case of Taco Boy of Mount Pleasant, Inc., v City of Mt. Pleasant and instructed the City Attorney to enter into the proposed agreement.
Adjourned the meeting at 9:38 p.m.
City of Mt. Pleasant’s 2021 Annual Report
Enhanced services and partnerships, desirable neighborhoods, new housing options, public safety, sustainable infrastructure, recreational activities and more are highlighted in the City of Mt. Pleasant’s 2021 Annual Report. To view the detailed report visit: https://issuu.com/mtpleasantmi/docs/annual_report_2021_ae09cb3c5a079a
Topics to Watch at the VIRTUAL Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – September 27, 2021
Here are the topics to watch at the next virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, September 27, 2021 at 7 p.m.
- Public hearing on Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) and sewer ordinance amendments and consider approval of the same.
- Consider resolution to set fees related to the Industrial Pretreatment Program.
- Consider amended Capital Infrastructure Special Assessment Policy.
- Consider resolution #3 to proceed with improvements; consider resolution #4 to accept the special assessment roll and set a public hearing for October 11, 2021 regarding said roll for Special Assessment District #1-21 regarding pedestrian lighting.
- Consider sale of property in Industrial Park South.
- Consider acceptance of ownership of properties from Economic Development Corporation.
To view the entire meeting packet visit:
http://www.mt-pleasant.org/docs/board/city.commission/agendas/2021/9-27-21_Packet.pdf
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