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.

Application information is available at the City Manager’s Office, 320 W. Broadway Street, or online at www.mt-pleasant.org/boardapplication.

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 8^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/81991776909?pwd=0lByKtbH1tGYEPuVJqXS7a3OIV515D.1

Meeting ID: 819 9177 6909
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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.

Summary of Minutes from the 11/24/2025 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, November 24, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Item #14, “Discussion on Commissioner vacancy”, was added to the agenda.

Item #15, “Discussion on tenants rights committee”, was added to the agenda.

Approved the Agenda as amended.

Held a Joint Work Session with the City Commission, Planning Commission and property owners to discuss alternatives to the proposed Zoning Map Amendment Z-24-01 for the five properties located southwest of Crawford and Broomfield.

A consensus was reached to revise previous PRD dissolution and rezoning proposal to address issues that led to the 2024 denial.

Adjourned the Joint Work Session at 10:00 p.m.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
4) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held November 10, 2025;
5) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held November 10, 2025;
6) Renew contract with Insight Benefit Administrators for 2026 plan year;
7) Resolution and purchase of a John Deer 524 wheel loader under a Snogo Problast snowblower from AIS Construction Equipment, of Bridgeport, MI;
8) Professional Services Agreement with Fishbeck of Grand Rapids, MI for Phase II DWSRF Design Engineering and a budget amendment for same;
9) Resolution approving the 2026 Final Operating Budget and set the millage rate for 2026 at 16.25;
10) Resolution supporting amended rates, fees and charges for 2026;
11) Resolution to opt-out of Public Act 152 of 2011 for the 2026 plan year, as authorized under Section 8 of the Act;
12) Payrolls and Warrants.

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

Held a discussion on Commissioner vacancy. No action taken.

Held a discussion on tenants rights committee. No action taken.

Adjourned the meeting at 10:41 pm

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – November 24, 2025

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2025, at 7 p.m.

Joint session with the Planning Commission and local property owners to discuss options for a proposed zoning change for the five properties southwest of Crawford and Broomfield.

Consider approving the final 2026 Operating Budget and set next year’s property tax rate.

Consider opting out of Public Act 152 of 2011, a Michigan law that limits how much public employers can pay toward employee health insurance plans.

Review of recommendations and potential appointments to various boards and commissions.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, November 24^th

How to follow public meetings:

To participate via Zoom:

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Meeting ID: 842 1759 4299
Passcode: 080994
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.

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:

Summary of Minutes from the 11/10/2025 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, November 10, 2025, 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:
6) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held October 27, 2025;
7) 2026 Chemical Bid contracts;
8) Contract with Reunion Health Services SiriusPoint America Insurance Company for 2026 stop loss coverage insurance;
9) Payrolls and Warrants.

Held a Public Hearing to allow for public input on intent to renew the CBD TIFA Plan. No action was taken.

Held a Public hearing and approved a Resolution and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1109, an ordinance to renew and amend the Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Central Business District Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan, adopted on April 15, 1985, as amended.

Held a Public Hearing on the proposed 2026 Annual Operating Budget. No action was taken.

Approved Project Agreement for the MDNR Trust Fund Grant for fiscal year 2025 budget to support North Pathway project and adopted Resolution on same.

Approved the Housing Commission’s request for Renewal of the Municipal Services Agreement (MSA).

Held a Work Session discussion on Immigration Trust Act.

Approved and conducted a Closed Session pursuant to subsection 8(a) of the Open Meetings Act to consider a personnel evaluation.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:38 p.m

Topics to Watch at the 11/10/25 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, November 10, 2025, at 7 p.m.

Public hearing to allow input on the proposed 2026 City budget.

Consider project agreement for $400,000 Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Trust Fund Grant to support the North Pathway project and adopt a related resolution.

Consider the Housing Commission’s request to renew the Municipal Services Agreement (MSA).

Work session on the Immigration Trust Act.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, November 10^th

How to follow public meetings:

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85920001383?pwd=YsYKuBzVnJslzG41LaL8o6DGNXvWN7.1

Meeting ID: 859 2000 1383

Passcode: 011738

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.

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

Summary of Minutes from the 10/27/2025 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, October 27,2025, 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:
5) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held October 14, 2025;
6) Purchase of a mini excavator from Michigan CAT; a tandem-axle trailer from Team One Trailers, and a budget amendment for same;
7) Authorized continued use of the commercial fuel program with Coyne Oil until December 31, 2030;
8) Amended lease agreement with MetroPCS Michigan for the cellular tower located at 1302 N. Franklin Street;
9) Set a Public Hearing for Monday, November 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm to allow for public input on a proposed Ordinance to renew and amend the Mt. Pleasant, MI CBD Development Plan and TIFA Plan, adopted on April 15, 1985, as amended;
10) Payrolls and Warrants.

Adjourned the meeting at 7:18 pm

Topics to Watch at the 10/27/25 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, October 27, 2025, at 7 p.m.

Consider approval of the purchase of a mini excavator from Michigan CAT for $95,199, a tandem-axle trailer from Team One Trailers for $11,300, and a budget amendment of $6,500.

Consider authorizing the continued use of the commercial fuel program with Coyne Oil until December 31, 2030.

Consider approval of the amended lease agreement with MetroPCS Michigan for the cellular tower located at 1301 N. Franklin Street.

Consider setting a public hearing for November 10th, 2025, to allow for public input on an Ordinance to renew and amend the Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Central Business District Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan, adopted on April 15, 1985, as amended.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

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

How to follow public meetings:

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82500488773?pwd=OZ67ahXKlTh2wP8U6e0aMuZYW1r5UD.1

Meeting ID: 825 0048 8773

Passcode: 692899

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.

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

Summary of Minutes from the 10/14/2025 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 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:

7) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held September 22, 2025;

8) Award contract for the replacement of the condensing unit at DPS to T.H. Eifert of Lansing, MI and approved budget amendment for same;

9) Modified the November 24th City Commission agenda to place joint work session with the Planning Commission at the beginning of the meeting;

10) Set a Public Hearing for Monday, November 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to allow for public input on intent to renew the CBD and Tax Increment Financing Plan;

11) Payrolls and Warrants.

Held a Public Hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1108, an Ordinance to renew and amend the Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Mission Street – Pickard Avenue District Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan, Ordinance No. 720, adopted on November 26, 1990, as amended and Resolution in support of same.

Held a Public Hearing to allow for public input on the 2021 Fire Code updates. Matter to be set for work session.

Appointed Hanna Demerath to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

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

Conducted a Work Session on proposed 2026 Operating Budget.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:04 pm.