2025

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, July 14, 2025, at 7 p.m.

Public Hearing for Z-25-01: 221 W Michigan – Great Lakes Bay Properties, LLC – Request to rezone the properties from CD-4 (General Urban Character District) to CD-5 (Urban Center Character District).

Public hearing on TC-25-01: Multiple-Buildings within the same lot – City of Mt. Pleasant A proposed text change to Table 154.405.A of the zoning ordinance to remove the one principal building per lot restriction within CD-4 (General Urban Character District.)

Public Hearing on Z-25-03: Crosslanes Street – City of Mt. Pleasant – Request to rezone the properties from CD-3 (Sub-Urban Character District) to CD-4 (General Urban Character District with the Residential/Dwelling Use Only Special Requirement).

Public Hearing on Z-25-02: 1104 E Chippewa St – Lapham Associates – Request to rezone the property from CD-3 (Sub-Urban Character District) to CD-4 (General Urban Character District with the Residential/Dwelling Use Only Special Requirement).

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

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20Regular%20Meeting%20on%20Monday,%20July%2014,%202025.pdf

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/86324205283?pwd=xuBzr6jc4NUE10S2V9BOwF0tb5mlAH.1

Meeting ID: 863 2420 5283

Passcode: 718909

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.

Election Day – August 5, 2025

On August 5, 2025, an election will be held to elect one individual to the Mt. Pleasant City Commission.

The candidates on the ballot are Seth Blackey and Ryon Skalitzky.

For detailed voter registration and ballot information visit www.mi.gov/vote.

Precinct Locations:

Precinct 1: Ganiard Elementary School, 101 S. Adams
Precinct 2 Pullen Elementary School, 251 S. Brown
Precinct 3: Fancher Elementary School, 801 S. Kinney
Absentee Voter Counting Board: Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 320 W. Broadway Street

Permanent Ballot Recipients:

Please notify the Clerk’s office with an alternate mailing address if you are on the Permanent Ballot list and will be away from your registered address between June 21 and August 1, 2025. Election mail cannot be forwarded, and your ballot will be returned to the Clerk’s office as undeliverable.

Permanent Absentee Voters:

Permanent absentee voters have been mailed an application for a ballot. If you wish to vote absentee in this election, you must return the application by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025. A ballot will then be mailed to you. Ballots can be mailed to the City Clerk’s office (320 W. Broadway Street) or placed in the ballot drop box located in the City Hall parking lot.

Absentee Voting:

For those not on the Permanent Absentee Voter list, you can submit a request for an absentee ballot to the City Clerk’s office by mail, email (vote@mt-pleasant.org) or online at www.mi.gov/vote. This must be completed by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025.

Absentee voting at the Clerk’s Office is available beginning Thursday June 26, 2025, during regular business hours with additional hours on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and on Monday, August 4, 2025, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Voter Registration:

If you are not registered to vote, you can register online at https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/ or mail in the voter registration application found online. This must be completed by Monday, July 21, 2025.

After Monday, July 21, 2025, voter registration will be available at the City Clerk’s office. Please bring proof of residency and a photo ID. This can be done until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

Election Day Information:

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Need a ride to and from the polls? I-Ride is offering free rides. Call (989) 772-9441 to schedule.

Summary of Minutes from the 6/23/2025 City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, June 23, 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 June 9, 2025.

6) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held June 9, 2025.

7) Notice of Temporary TCO #1-2025.

8) Resolution in support of final approval of TCO #2-2025.

9) Employer delegate for the MERS annual meeting.

10) Amendment to Contract with Kihn Heating & Cooling of Mt. Pleasant, MI for CHILL Furnace & Water Heater Projects 2025 to include a contingency of 15%.

11) Awarded Contract for 2026 Galvanized Services Replacement to Green Tech Systems of Bay City, MI.

12) Received proposed amendments to Chapter 72 Bicycles and Electric Bicycles of the City’s Code of Ordinances regarding the usage of motorized bikes and scooters on City owned trails and set a public hearing for Monday, July 28, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

13) Received proposed amendment to Chapter 154: Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances to allow rezoning of 221 W. Michigan St. from CD-4 to CD-5 and set a public hearing for Monday, July 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

14) Received proposed amendment to Chapter 154: Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances to allow rezoning of 1104 E. Chippewa St. from CD-3 to CD-4 and set a public hearing for Monday, July 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

15) Received proposed amendment to Chapter 154: Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances to allow rezoning of parcels of property located on Crosslanes St. from CD-3 to CD-4 and set a public hearing for Monday, July 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

16) Received proposed amendment to Table 154.405.A of Chapter 154: Zoning Ordinance, of the City of Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances to remove the one Principle Building per lot restriction within CD-4 to better accommodate phased developments and enable the construction of Missing Middle Housing typologies and set a public hearing for Monday, July 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

17) Contract with Fishbeck, of Lansing, MI for professional services related to the Island Recharge Stream Restoration project along with a budget amendment for same.

18) Resolution for Reynolds’ Golden Finds Revolving Loan Application.

19) Payrolls and Warrants.

Approved contract extension with The Mannik Smith Group of Canton, MI to perform environmental consulting services, including the development of a Conceptual Site Model and Focused Feasibility Study, at the former Mount Pleasant Landfill.

Awarded the contract for Water Treatment Plant Improvements to RCL Construction of Sanford, MI and a budget amendment for same.

Directed staff to complete the process necessary for renewing the CBD TIFA for 10 years at a 75% capture rate.

Approved the Police Services Agreement with the Village of Lake Isabella as presented.

Held a Work Session discussion on Opiod Settlement Funds Allocation.

Held a Work Session discussion on Panhandling Ordinance.

Adjourned the meeting at 10:47 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – June 23, 2025

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, June 23, 2025, at 7 p.m.

Presentation of the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report by Vredeveld Haefner.

Consider authorizing a contract extension with The Mannik Smith Group for a not-to-exceed amount of $41,525 to perform environmental consulting services, including the development of a Conceptual Site Model and Focused Feasibility Study, at the former Mount Pleasant Landfill.

Consider awarding the contract for the Water Treatment Plant Improvements to RCL Construction for $12,002,910 and a budget amendment for the same.

Consider proposal for renewal of Central Business District Tax Increment Financing Authority.

Police Services Agreement between the City of Mt. Pleasant and the Village of Lake Isabella.

Work Session: Opioid Settlement Funds Allocation.

Work Session: Consider Panhandling Ordinance concepts.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

Click to access Regular%20Meeting%20E-Packet%20for%20Monday,%20June%2023,%202025.pdf

How to follow public meetings:

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89180397724?pwd=THLMyznSx324cFdo3raUSUFj6TLE33.1

Meeting ID: 891 8039 7724

Passcode: 254311

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

Boomer Wingard bwingard@mt-pleasant.org

John Zang jzang@mt-pleasant.org

Summary of City Commission Meeting Minutes 6/9/2025.

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, June 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Read a Proclamation recognizing Juneteenth Celebration Day as June 19, 2025.

Approved the Agenda as presented.

Received petitions and communications.

Removed Item #6 “Proposed 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan” from the Consent Calendar.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

5) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held May 27, 2025.

6) Removed from the Consent Calendar.

7) Payrolls and Warrants.

Held a public hearing and approved Application of Reynolds Golden Finds LLC for a loan through the CDBG Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) program.

Approved the proposed 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan as amended on June 2, 2025.

Discussed 2025 millage rate. No action taken.

Approved the final draft of EPIC MRA Survey and inclusion of former employees who have left employment with the city in the past 2.5 years.

Conducted a Work Session on Proposed Ordinance to amend Title VII: TRAFFIC CODE, Chapter 72: BICYCLES of the City’s Code of Ordinances regarding the use of motorized bikes and scooters on City owned trails.

Approved and conducted Closed Sessions pursuant to subsection 8(h) of the Open Meetings Act to consider material exempt from discussion or disclosure by state or federal statute.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:46 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 6/9/2025

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, June 9, 2025, at 7 p.m.

Consider approval of the proposed 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

Public hearing on proposed application from Reynolds Golden Finds LLC for the CBDG Revolving Loan Fund Program and consider resolution on the same.

Consider whether a public hearing to adjust the 2025 millage rate should be held.

Consideration of final draft of EPIC MRA workplace climate survey.

Discussion on Chapter 72 of the City’s Code of Ordinances entitled, “Bicycles” regarding the usage of motorized bikes and scooters on City owned trails.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20Regular%20Meeting%20on%20Monday,%20June%209,%202025.pdf

How to follow public meetings:

The City Commission 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.

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81794668975?pwd=HFZNeUXFJyz476EgKPb3E9VQAbTvFA.1

Meeting ID: 817 9466 8975

Passcode: 433810

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

Boomer Wingard bwingard@mt-pleasant.org

John Zang jzang@mt-pleasant.org

Topics to Watch at the 5/27/2025 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 TUESDAY, May 27, 2025, at 7 p.m.

Public hearing on the amendment and adoption of Chapter 72 of the City’s Code of Ordinances entitled, “Bicycles” regarding the usage of motorized bikes and scooters on City owned trails.

Public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant Water Related Infrastructure Program application and consider approval of resolution on the same.

Public hearing on the 2026 – 2031 Proposed Capital Improvement Plan.

Discussion on EPIC MRA workplace climate survey.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20Regular%20Meeting%20Tuesday,%20May%2027,%202025.pdf

How to follow public meetings:

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86254896065?pwd=qHJoz1HN3o3qC2faAvhHSUPlgipDkG.1

Meeting ID: 862 5489 6065

Passcode: 596089

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

Boomer Wingard bwingard@mt-pleasant.org

John Zang jzang@mt-pleasant.org

Summary of City Commission Meeting Minutes 5/12/2025.

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, May 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Item #19 “Consider appointments to the various boards and commissions as recommended by the Appointments Committee.”; was removed from the agenda.

Approved the Agenda as amended.

Received petitions and communications.

Items #12 and #15 were removed from the Consent Calendar.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
9) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held April 28, 2025.
10) Bid of Shain Roofing of Livonia, MI for DPS Building Roof Restoration Agreement and budget amendment for same.
11) Budget amendment for the purchase of essential replacement parts for Well #20.
12) Removed from Consent Calendar.
13) Contract with Kihn Heating & Cooling LLC of Mt. Pleasant, MI for CHILL Furnace & Water Heater Project.
14) Set a public hearing for May 27, 2025, for the Community Block Development Grant Water Related Infrastructure Program.
15) Removed from Consent Calendar.
16)Payrolls and Warrants dated May 1, 2025.

Approved Contract with Mead & Hunt of Lansing, Michigan for Professional Engineering Services to perform required geotechnical and field survey work of Runway 9/27 subbase and authorized the City Manager to sign the contract.

Received proposed Ordinance to amend Title VII: TRAFFIC CODE, Chapter 72: BICYCLES of the City’s Code of Ordinances regarding the use of motorized bikes and scooters on City owned trails and set a public hearing for Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. on same.

Approved updates to the MERS Adoption Agreement & Plan Addendum documents.

Authorized Director of Public Safety Paul Lauria to work with the City Attorney to draft a contract to provide limited police services to the Village of Lake Isabella with language that there will be no disruption in police services to the City.

Conducted a Work Session on 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

Conducted a Work Session on Central Business District TIFA.

Conducted a Work Session on EPIC MRA workplace climate survey.

Adjourned the meeting at 10:23 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 5/12/2025

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, May 12, 2025, at 7 p.m.

Consider approval of updates to the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (MERS) Adoption Agreement & Plan Addendum documents.

Consider authorizing Director of Public Safety Paul Lauria to work with the City Attorney to draft a contract to provide limited police services to the Village of Lake Isabella.

Discussion on 2026 – 2031 Capital Improvement Plan

Discussion on Central Business District TIFA.

Discussion on EPIC MRA workplace climate survey.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20Regular%20Meeting%20on%20Monday,%20May%2012,%202025..pdf

How to follow public meetings:

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83808845503?pwd=fLKosT50UiOOlU5BfaelFNVmFqRJdr.1

Meeting ID: 838 0884 5503

Passcode: 351424

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

Boomer Wingard bwingard@mt-pleasant.org

John Zang jzang@mt-pleasant.org

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 4/28/2025

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, April 28, 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:

13) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held April 14, 2025.

14) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held April 14, 2025.

15) Transferred Cash and Cash Equivalent funds from the Huntington Account into the Investments held by Meeder.

16) Appointed Melissa Garcia, City Treasurer.

17) Sole source purchase of four fire hydrants from East Jordan Company, formerly East Jordan Iron Works of East Jordan, MI.

18) Payrolls and Warrants dated April 17, 2025.

Approved the Resolution to purchase, acquire and construct improvements to the water supply system and to publish notice of intent to issue revenue bonds.

Approved the proposed 2025 Master Plan update to be released for a 63-day review and comment period.

Appointed Fabian Martinez to the Planning Commission.

Held a work session discussion on draft ordinance on usage of motorized bikes and scooters on City owned trails.

Held a work session discussion on 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:52p.m.