Tag: Mt. Pleasant City Commission

Nomination Petitions for Mt. Pleasant City Commission Now Available

Nomination petitions for the office of City Commissioner are available at the Clerk’s office at City Hall, 320 W. Broadway Street, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Completed nomination petitions may be filed with the City Clerk starting Monday, March 23, 2026. The deadline to file is 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Petitions must have no less than 50 and no more than 80 signatures.

One (1) Partial City Commission seat is available for the term running from August 4, 2026 through December 31, 2028. The term of appointed Commissioner Hanna Demerath expires August 4, 2026.

The city election will take place on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

Summary of Minutes from the 2/9/2026 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, February 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Mayor Wingard read a proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month.

Manuela Powidayko, Director of Planning & Community Development gave a presentation on zoning in residential areas.

Approved the Agenda as presented.

Received petitions and communications.

Removed Item #6 from the Consent Calendar.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar as modified:

4) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held January 26, 2026;

5) Resolution to decertify 200’ of Center Drive and Tomah Drive to west dead end of Center Drive;

6) Removed from the Consent Calendar;

7) Contract with Mead & Hunt of Lansing, MI for the acquisition of a pull[1]behind broom attachment for the new loader;

8) Contract with M & M Pavement Marking of Grand Blanc, MI and a budget amendment for 2026 Pavement Marking Project;

9) Payrolls & Warrants.

Held a Public Hearing and approved Resolutions #3 and #4 for Principal Shopping District Special Assessment #1-26 and set public hearing for Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. on same.

Held a Public Hearing on proposed Ordinance to amend Section 110.28(B) of the Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances and referred the proposed amendment back to City staff for revisions.

Made appointments to various boards and commissions as recommended by the Appointments Committee.

Approved the Resolution establishing income and asset levels for poverty exemptions to 2026 property tax assessments.

Held a work session discussion on Fire Code Updates.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – February 9, 2026

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026, at 7 p.m.

  • Proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month.
  • Public Hearing on Resolutions #3 and #4 for Special Assessment District #1-26 for the Principal Shopping District.
  • Public hearing on proposed changes to section 110.28(B) regarding transitory food service units, including permits, licenses, and approvals.
  • Consideration of appointments to various boards and commissions by the Appointments Committee.
  • Work session on updates to the fire code.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, February 9th

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/84644637011?pwd=yxmg4bnYUaahYitddh9baHQrtT3SOQ.1

Meeting ID: 846 4463 7011
Passcode: 038748
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
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.

Summary of Minutes from the 1/26/2026 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

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – January 26, 2026

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026, at 7 p.m.

  • Kati Mora, President of the Middle Michigan Development Corporation (MMDC), will give a presentation on MMDC’s 2025 Annual Report.
  • Commissioners will consider setting a public hearing for February 9, 2026, to allow input from the community on proposed amendment to the regulation of food trucks and other temporary food vendors.
  • The Commission will make various appointments to City boards and committees.
  • A work session will be held to discuss and prioritize the 2026 City Commission work sessions and interests.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, January 26th

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/84646771400?pwd=jClBLwfFrBCUdGTjVea3USdQIhAOmd.1

Meeting ID: 846 4677 1400
Passcode: 991617
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
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.

Summary of Minutes from the 1/12/2026 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, January 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Commissioner Wingard was elected Mayor for 2026.

Commissioner Eke was elected Vice Mayor for 2026.

Resolution setting time and day of regular meetings was adopted.

Item #12, “Appointment of current Parks, Recreation and Public Spaces Director Phil Biscorner to the position of Community Services Director” was added to the Agenda.

Item #13, “Discussion on City Manager contract and compensation” was added to the Agenda.

Removed original Agenda Item #12, “Closed Session pursuant to subsection 8(h) of the Open Meetings Act.”

Item #14, “Closed Session pursuant to subsection 8(e) of the Open Meetings Act was added to the Agenda.

Approved the agenda as amended.

Received petitions and communications.

Item #8, “Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held December 8, 2025.” was removed from the Consent Calendar.

Approved the following items on the amended Consent Calendar: 9) Bid of Dickinson Wright for bond counsel; 10) Bid of Bendzinski & Co for municipal financial advisor.

Amended the December 8, 2025 City Commission Minutes pertaining to action on revisions to the Purchasing Manual.

Appointed Hanna Demerarth to fill the vacant City Commission seat through August 4, 2026 as recommended by the Appointments Committee.

Approved the appointment of current Parks, Recreation and Public Spaces Director Phil Biscorner to the position of Community Services Director.

Discussed City Manager contract and compensation. No action taken.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:48 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – January 12, 2026

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, January 12, 2026, at 7 p.m.

  • Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor
  • Presentation on 2026 Goals and Objectives by City Manager Aaron Desentz
  • Consider Recommendation from the Appointments Committee for the City Commission vacancy

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, January 12th

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/84231482725?pwd=MiabiXs0HXeYI5pk96PHDs0ecX4p2A.1

Meeting ID: 842 3148 2725
Passcode: 143400
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                                                     
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.

Summary of Minutes from the 12/8/2025 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, December 8, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Item #19, “Closed Session”, was removed from the agenda.

Approved the agenda as amended.

Received petitions and communications.

Item #11, “Revise Purchasing Manual”, was removed from the Consent Calendar.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
9) Minutes of the Joint Work Session with the Planning Commission and the City Commission as well as the regular meeting of the City Commission held November 24, 2025;
10) Fire Protection Agreement between the City of Mt. Pleasant and the Charter Township of Union;
11) Item removed from Consent Calendar;
12) Contract with Three Rivers Corporation of Midland, MI for the replacement of the oil separator at DPS;
13) Cancelled City Commission’s regularly scheduled December 15, 2025 meeting;
14) Authorized Financial Director Lauren Pavlowski to approve the issuance of payrolls and warrants from December 9, 2025 through January 12, 2026.”;
15) Set first meeting of 2026 for Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.;
16) Payrolls and Warrants.

Approved Resolution for the 2025 Budget Amendments.

Approved the revised Purchasing Manual as presented.

Conducted a Work Session to continue discussion on alternatives to the proposed Zoning Map Amendment Z-24-01 for the five properties located southwest of Crawford and Broomfield.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:30 pm.

City Commissioner Open Seat Appointment and Election Information

At the December 8, 2025, Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting, Commissioner Elizabeth Busch announced she will resign, effective December 31, 2025. This creates one open seat on the City Commission.

Due to election rules and timelines, the City Commission will appoint an individual to fill this seat temporarily. The appointment will last from the date of appointment until the election on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

How to apply for the appointment:

  • Applications for the appointed position are being accepted now through Monday, December 22, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
  • The Appointments Committee will review applications and recommend a candidate to the full City Commission at the January 12, 2026 meeting.

Running for the seat in the August 2026 election:

  • Nominating petitions for the full term (August 4, 2026 – December 31, 2028) are available at City Hall, Office of the City Clerk, 320 W. Broadway Street, Monday -Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Petitions must have 50 – 80 certified signatures and be filed with the City Clerk by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

The election to fill the seat for the full term will take place on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – December 8, 2025

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2025, at 7 p.m.

  • Consider motion to cancel the City Commission meeting scheduled for December 15, 2025.
  • Consider setting the first City Commission meeting of 2026 for Monday, January 12, 2026.
  • Consider amendment to the 2025 operating budget.
  • Work session to continue discussion on alternatives to the proposed Zoning Map Amendment Z-24-01 for five properties located southwest of Crawford and Broomfield.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, December 8th  

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/81991776909?pwd=0lByKtbH1tGYEPuVJqXS7a3OIV515D.1

Meeting ID: 819 9177 6909
Passcode: 431587
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
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.