Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, April 22, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Mayor Perschbacher read and presented a proclamation recognizing Workers Memorial Day April 28, 2024.

Planning & Community Development Director Manuela Powidayko and Mayor Perschbacher presented Certificates of Completion to the 2024 Mt. Pleasant Citizens’ Academy participants.

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 April 8, 2024.

7) Resolution authorizing a 2024 Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation (MPACF) grant application for Town Center civic space amenities.

8) Resolution in support of final approval of TCO #1-2024.

9) Set a public hearing for May 13, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. for Development District (DDA) License for Narrativality Artisan Coffee Roasters, LLC..

10) Contract with Bornor Restoration, Inc. of Lansing, MI for DPS – Masonry Screen Wall project.

11) Warrants and payrolls.

Approved a contract with Placer.ai for one year of access and a budget amendment for the same and a budget amendment for the internship program.

Adopted the 2025 Goals and Objectives.

Director Lauria provided an overview of suggested changes to the current draft Managed Natural Landscaping Ordinance. Commissioner consensus ruled against any form of registration and the term “Managed” versus “Planned.”

Appointed Mayor Perschbacher as the City representative to the County Tax Allocation Board.

Conducted work session discussions on 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan and on Refuse and Recycling Pickup Services.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:42 p.m.