Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – September 14, 2026

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, September 14, 2026, at 7 p.m.

Update on 2025 Annual Audit by Finance Director Lauren Pavlowski.

Receive proposed Annual Operating Budget for 2027 and set a public hearing for November 9, 2026.

Request for developer selection & PILOT and MSA Extension for Mill Street Landing and consider setting a public hearing for September 28, 2026.

Discussion on ordinance on providing free menstrual products in City restrooms.

Work Session discussion on responsible contracting language in the City’s purchasing policy.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, September 14^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/83717720281?pwd=IFaylqITQO7T91ff0c363RIrXZzPLy.1

Meeting ID: 837 1772 0281
Passcode: 552908
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 of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – August 24, 2026

Summary of the Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, August 24, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

New business Item 14: “Consider motion to direct staff to do a comparison analysis to the responsible contractor’s ordinance presented on August 10, 2026 to current vetting process when considering bids for capital improvement projects.” was added to the Agenda.

New business Item 15: “Consider motion to rescind July 27, 2026 decision to approve termination of PRD Agreement.” was added to the Agenda.

Approved the Agenda as amended.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

4) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held August 10, 2026;

5) Resolution in support of final approval of TCO #1-2026;

6) Purchase of seven pickup trucks from Krapohl Ford;

7) Appoint employer delegate for the MERS annual meeting;

8) Appoint voting delegate and alternate for the MML annual conference;

9) Grant a permanent easement across City-owned parcel 17-000-00600-00 for a private sanitary sewer lead serving the adjacent downtown properties and authorize the Mayor to execute the necessary documents as prepared;

10) Participation in the Consumers Energy Renewable Program and authorized the City Manager to sign the contract;

11) Payrolls & Warrants.

Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1113, an Ordinance to adopt zoning map amendment Z-26-01 as proposed.

Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1114, an Ordinance to adopt the proposed text change TC-26-02.

Directed staff to do a comparison analysis to the responsible contractor’s ordinance presented on August 10, 2026 to current vetting process when considering bids for capital improvement projects.

Adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m.

Summary of Minutes from the 7/27/2026 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, July 27, 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.

Item #8 was removed from the Consent Calendar.

Approved the Consent Calendar as amended.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

9) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held July 13, 2026;

10) Payrolls & Warrants.

Approved the termination of the Planned Residential Development Agreement (PRD) for the southwest corner of Crawford and Broomfield.

Set a public hearing for August 24, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. to allow for public input and to consider the rezoning of properties located southwest of Crawford and Broomfield, from PRD (Planned Residential Development) to multiple hardline zoning districts.

Set a public hearing for August 24, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. to allow for public input and to consider proposed amendment to Table 154.405.A of the Zoning Ordinances as it relates to SD-U University Special District rules.

Approved a budget amendment for the 2026 City Hall Retaining Wall & Streetscape Replacement Project in the general fund.

Approved the resolution to adopt agenda format as required by Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances.

Referred participation in Consumers Energy Renewable Energy program back to a work session for additional discussion on price comparisons to current energy rates and potential and projected rates for use in the future.

Approved the July 13, 2026 regular meeting minutes as amended.

Work Session discussion regarding letter submitted by a community partner concerning housing related concerns, the Tenants Rights Committee, and related steering committee efforts. Draft Resolution N was reviewed and discussed.

Approved and conducted Closed Session pursuant to subsection 8(h) of the Open Meetings Act to consider material subject to attorney-client privilege.

Adjourned the meeting at 11:48 pm.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – July 27, 2026

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, July 27, 2026, at 7 p.m.

Consider the next steps for properties located at the southwest corner of Crawford and Broomfield, including ending the current Planned Residential Development agreement and scheduling public hearings on proposed zoning changes for the site and updates to University Special District zoning rules.

Consider approval of the budget amendment for the 2026 City Hall Retaining Wall & Streetscape Replacement Project of $118,651 in the general fund.

Consider participation in Consumers Energy Renewable Energy program.

Discussion on animals’ ordinance to address raising chickens in the City limits.

Work Session discussion on letter from community partner regarding housing-related concerns as it relates to Tenants Rights Committee.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

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

How to follow public meetings:

To participate via Zoom:

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Meeting ID: 839 6640 5945

Passcode: 556277

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

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

Topics to Watch at the 07/09/26 Mt. Pleasant Planning Commission Meeting

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

SUP-26-02 – 107 E Broadway – Unit #3 – Ryan Johnroe – Request for Special Use Permit for short-term rental.
Z-26-01 – Tax Parcels 17-000-17-300-00, 17-000-17-303-00, 17-000-17-304-00, 17-000-17-305 00, 17-000-17-306-00 – City request to rezone the properties from PRD (Planned Residential Development) to CD-4 (General Urban Character District with the Residential/Dwelling Use Restriction), CD-4 (General Urban Character District), SD-U (Special District University), CD-4 (General Urban Character District with the Residential/Dwelling Use Restriction), and CZ (Civic Zone).
TC-26-02 – City request for a proposed amendment to Table 154.405.A of the zoning ordinance as it relates to SD-U University Special District rules.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

July 7^th Planning Commission Meeting Packet

How to follow public meetings:

The Planning 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.

To participate via Zoom:

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Meeting ID: 893 0229 8475
Passcode: 369912
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.

4th of July Holiday Hours and Firework Safety Reminders

City of Mt. Pleasant offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 and will reopen for regular business hours on Monday, July 6.

As residents and visitors prepare to celebrate, the City encourages everyone to prioritize safety. Thoughtful preparation can help make the holiday safe and enjoyable for all.

Consumer fireworks may only be used on private property from June 29 through July 4 between 11 a.m. and 11:45 p.m.

Consumer fireworks, homemade fireworks, pyrotechnics or display fireworks are not permitted on public property, school property, church property, or another person’s property without permission. Violations shall be punishable with fines of $500 up to $1,000.

For those planning to use fireworks, remember these simple safety tips:

Read and follow all instructions and warnings.
Keep children a safe distance away and never allow them to handle fireworks.
Wear protective clothing, including eyewear.
Light fireworks outdoors on a flat, open surface away from buildings, dry leaves or grass, and other flammable materials.
Always keep a hose or bucket of water nearby in case of malfunction.
Never attempt to relight a firework that did not fully function properly.

Additionally, community members are also reminded that minors may not possess or use consumer fireworks. Fireworks shall not be used while a person is under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, or during times when a burning ban has been established by the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, MI. For a list of burning restrictions by county, visit http://www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits/

The best way to protect your family is to avoid the use of fireworks at home entirely.

Summary of Minutes from the 6/8/2026 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, June 8, 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: 5) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held May 26, 2026;

6) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held May 26, 2026;

7) Approved the 2027-2032 CIP;

8) Awarded the 2026 Wireless Access Point Replacement project to Yeo & Yeo with an Information Technology budget amendment;

9) Payrolls & Warrants.

Authorized additional funds for the easements for the North Pathway Project.

Denied Motion to adopt the Resolution to pardon Mt. Pleasant bear as presented.

Reworked the resolutions presented regarding the bear to create a new resolution with the removal of the term “pardon” from the original resolution.

Held a work session discussion on animals ordinance to address raising chickens in the City limits.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:21 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – June 8, 2026

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2026, at 7 p.m.

Proclamation recognizing Juneteenth Celebration Day (June 19, 2026).

Consider approval of the proposed 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan.

Work Session discussion on animals’ ordinance to address raising chickens in the City limits.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, June 8^th

How to follow public meetings:

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89514136121?pwd=ufdoDNxbM41fh1SHHj2G7izp0twebE.1

Meeting ID: 895 1413 6121
Passcode: 680328
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
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

Topics to Watch at the 06/04/26 Mt. Pleasant Planning Commission Meeting

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 7 p.m.

Z-26-01 – Introduction: Discuss proposed rezoning of parcels 17-000-17-300-00, 17-000-17 303-00, 17-000-17-304-00, 17-000-17-305-00, 17-000-17-306-00, located at the southwest corner of Crawford and Broomfield, from PRD (Planned Residential Development) to CD-4 (General Urban Character District with the Residential/Dwelling Use Restriction), CD-4 (General Urban Character District), SD-U (Special District University), and CZ (Civic Zone), and consider setting a public hearing at the July 9, 2026 regular meeting.

TC-26-02 – Introduction: Discuss proposed amendment to Table 154.405.A of the zoning ordinance as it relates to SD-U University Special District rules and consider setting a public hearing at the July 9, 2026 regular meeting.

PRD Dissolution: Termination of the Planned Residential Development Agreement (PRD) for the southwest corner of Crawford and Broomfield.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

E-Packet Link

How to follow public meetings:

To participate via Zoom:

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Meeting ID: 893 0229 8475
Passcode: 421332
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.

Summary of Minutes from the 5/26/2026 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Tuesday, May 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. Motion unanimously adopted.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

3) Minutes of the regular meeting of the CC held May 11, 2026;

4) Resolution amending the 2026 Operating Budget;

5) Purchase of an Envirosight ROVVER X sewer pipeline camera system from MacQueen Equipment of Lake Orion, MI;

6) Two-year agreement with Consumers Energy for continued participation in their Demand Response Program;

7) Permanent Easement for Consumers Energy at the Mt. Pleasant Regional Airport and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents;

8) Contract adjustment with Yeo & Yeo for the 2026 HA Firewall project, and approve a budget amendment for same;

9) Resolution to join the Michigan Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (MiWARN) and authorize the City Manager to sign the Mutual Aid Agreement;

10) Payrolls & Warrants.

Held a Public Hearing on the proposed 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan. No action taken.

Approved the PACT policy amendments as presented.

Conducted a Work Session on Opioid Settlement Funds Allocation.

Conducted a Work Session on Animals’ ordinance to address raising chickens in the City limits.

Approved and conducted a Closed Session pursuant to subsection 8(d) of the Open Meetings Act to consider the purchase or lease of real property.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.