Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, August 25, 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 as amended:
5) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held August 11, 2025.
6) Appointed voting delegate and alternate for MML annual conference.
7) Bid of Greenwald & B.C. General Contractors of Mt. Pleasant, MI for the 2025 Nelson Park/North Island Park Restroom Roof Replacement plus the additional restroom and pavilion at Chipp-A-Waters and budget amendment.
8) Budget amendment for completion of the women’s locker room and furnishing of the living quarters at DPS.
9) Resolution of Intent to Renew Mission-Pickard Downtown Development Authority TIFA and set a public hearing from Monday, September 22, 2025 on same.
10) Set a public hearing for Monday, September 8, 2025 to consider an OPRA Tax Abatement for 115 and 117 South University.
11) Payrolls and Warrants.
Appointed Luke Castle to the TIFA Board.
Conducted a Work Session on alternate routes for the Mid-Michigan/GKB Pathway South Connection Project.
Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, March 24, 2025, at 7 p.m.
Presentation from Mid-Michigan Development Corporation (MMDC) President and CEO Kati Mora on 2024 Annual Report.
Consider approval of MMDC Contract for Economic Development Services.
Consider Budget Amendment for Internship Programs.
Consider prioritization and approval of submission of City requests for Spring 2025 Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe 2% allocation.
Work Session: Trail/pathway speed limit ordinance discussion.
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