Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – July 8, 2024

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, July 8, 2024, at 7 p.m.

  • Presentation by Progressive Companies on the Mission Street Improvement Plan’s existing conditions evaluation and survey results.
  • Public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 50: Solid Wastes and consider approval of the same.
  • Consider approval of an additional contribution to the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (MERS) pension system.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

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 comments@mt-pleasant.org.

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87180838684?pwd=pWblvEoRDFs0GaFoC6Mz1hxuB8v8bY.1

Meeting ID: 871 8083 8684

Passcode: 586986

Phone dial-in: (312) 626-6799

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 to 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

Bryan Chapman          bchapman@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

Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate may call the Human Resources office at (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 – 6/24/2024

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, June 24, 2024, 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:

4) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held June 10, 2024.

5) Contract with Fedewa, Inc. of Hastings, MI for the 2024 1MG Elevated Tank Painting Project and approved a contract with Dixon Engineering of Lake Odessa, MI for project and construction engineering oversight.

6) First Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement with Northern Initiatives and MEDC.

7) Warrants and payrolls.

Received proposed ordinance governing refuse and recycling and set a public hearing for Monday, July 8, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. on same.

Held a Work Session Discussion on Managed Natural Landscaping.

Approved and conducted Closed Session pursuant to subsection 8(c) of the Open Meetings Act for strategy and negotiation sessions connected with the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:57 p.m.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 5/28/2024

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 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:

4) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held May 13, 2024.

5) Agreement with Consumers Energy for continued participation in the Demand Response Program.

6) Permanent Easement for Consumers Energy Electrical Facilities for Town Center.

7) Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute airport sponsor contracts and contract amendments with the MDOT, Office of Aeronautics on behalf of the Mt. Pleasant Municipal Airport.

8) Contract with Northern Michigan Metal Roofing, LLC of Roscommon, MI, for the Mill Pond Park Restroom/Shelter Roof Replacement Project.

9) Warrants and payrolls.

Held a public hearing on the proposed 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). No action required at this time.

Held a public hearing on proposed Managed Natural Landscaping Ordinance and approved bringing the matter back to a future work session.

Conducted a Work Session discussion on Food Truck Ordinance amendments.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – May 28, 2024

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 7 p.m.

  • Public hearing on the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan.
  • Public hearing on Managed Natural Landscaping Ordinance and consider approval of the same. 
  • Discussion on Food Truck Ordinance amendments.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

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 comments@mt-pleasant.org.

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82415285756?pwd=cmV5bjl1R0dQcXZQeGErdzVtVTB2Zz09

Meeting ID: 824 1528 5756

Passcode: 959683

Phone dial-in: (312) 626-6799

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 to 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

Bryan Chapman          bchapman@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

Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate may call the Human Resources office at (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.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – May 13, 2024

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, May 13, 2024, at 7 p.m.

  • Receive Managed Natural Landscaping Ordinance and set a public hearing for May 28, 2024, on the same.
  • Public Hearing on a Development District (DDA) License for Narrativality Artisan Coffee Roasters, LLC and consider approval of resolution authorizing the same.
  • Consider whether a public hearing to adjust the 2024 millage rate should be held.
  • Discussion on Food Truck Ordinance amendments.
  • Discussion on 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan.
  • Discussion of Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Plan extension.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

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 comments@mt-pleasant.org.

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89146257531?pwd=STJpL3Zmb1FNdmdibzJQUyttbFpDdz09

Meeting ID: 891 4625 7531

Passcode: 292798

Phone dial-in: (312) 626-6799

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 to 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

Bryan Chapman          bchapman@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

Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate may call the Human Resources office at (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 – 4/22/2024

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.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 2/26/2024

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, February 26, 2024, 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 February 12, 2024.

7) Authorized the Mayor to sign an acceptance contract for the grant from MSHDA, approved allocation of $50,000 HODAG funds, and confirmed the program parameters as presented.

8) Bid of Monchilov Sewer Service, LLC of Fairgrove, MI for 2024 Sewer Relining and a portion of the alternate bid work.

9) Bid of M&M Pavement Marking of Grand Blanc, MI for 2024 Pavement Marking Project.

10) Bid of Hutch Paving, Inc. of Warren, MI for 2024 Milling & Resurfacing Project and budget amendment.

11) Bid of Lakeshore Construction of Mt. Pleasant, MI for the 2024 Sidewalk Replacement Project, and budget amendment.

12) Bid of Block Farm Operations, LLC of Weidman, MI for 2024 Lime Residuals Removal Project.

13) Contract with Metron Farnier of Boulder, CO for authorization to purchase AMI-equipped residential water meters.

14) Contract with Mead and Hunt for the Airport Feasibility Study and budget amendment.

15) Warrants and payrolls.

16) Contract with Lakeshore Construction of Mt. Pleasant, MI for the 2024 Chipp-A-Waters Sidewalk Project.

17) Correspondence to CMU Board of Trustees regarding the upcoming CMU President search.

Held a public hearing and approved resolution #5 to accept the special assessment roll and set payment terms for Special Assessment District #1-2024.

Approved a contract with Malley Construction Inc. of Mt. Pleasant, MI for the 2024 Parking Lot #3, Town Center Reconstruction Project; and a contract with Three Rivers Corporation of Midland, MI for the Town Center Restroom Building Construction Project.

Approved contract with Progressive AE of Grand Rapids, MI for Mission Street Corridor Plan, and budget amendment.

Approved Resolution in Support of Ceasefire in Gaza and Israel.

Held a Work Session Discussion on Climate Change Action Plan.

Adjourned the meeting at 9 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 2/26/2024

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, February 26, 2024, at 7 p.m.

  • Public hearing on Special Assessment District #1-2024 roll and consider approval of resolution #5 to approve the roll and set the payment terms for Special Assessment District #1-2024.
  • Consider approval of a contract with Malley Construction Inc. for the 2024 Parking Lot #3, Town Center Reconstruction Project and consider approval of a contract with Three Rivers Corporation for the Town Center Restroom Building Construction Project.
  • Consider approval of a contract with Progressive AE for the Mission Street Corridor Plan and approve a budget amendment for the same.
  • Discussion on Climate Change Action Plan.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

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 comments@mt-pleasant.org.

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88929142176?pwd=L0ZNdHphNW5HVEhmT3I3TFB4S042Zz09

Meeting ID: 889 2914 2176

Passcode: 120497

Phone dial-in: (312) 626-6799

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 to 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

Bryan Chapman          bchapman@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

Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate may call the Human Resources office at (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 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 2/12/2024

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, February 12, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Item #11 “Status of Deputization of Public Safety Officers” was added to the agenda.

Approved the Agenda as amended.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

1) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held January 22, 2024.

2) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held January 22, 2024.

3) Contract with Great Lakes Concrete Restoration of Troy, MI for the Apparatus Bay Floor Refinishing Project.

4) Warrants and payrolls.

Held a public hearing and approved resolution #3 to proceed with improvements; and resolution #4 to accept the special assessment roll and set a public hearing for Monday, February 26, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. regarding said roll for Special Assessment District #1-2024.

Consensus of Commissioners to send a letter and invite Sheriff Main to speak at the next City Commission meeting regarding deputization of public safety officers.

Conducted a work session discussion on tall grass, weeds, and natural gardens.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – February 12, 2024

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, February 12, 2024, at 7 p.m.

  • Consider approval of a sole source quote with Great Lakes Concrete Restoration for the Apparatus Bay Floor Refinishing Project.
  • Public hearing on the necessity of the public improvement, consider resolution #3 to proceed with improvements; consider resolution #4 to accept the special assessment roll and set a public hearing for February 26, 2024, regarding said roll for Special Assessment District #1-2024.
  • Discussion on tall grass, weeds, and natural gardens.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

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 comments@mt-pleasant.org.

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83841082584?pwd=U0IvSllFMWcyOHFLamZQOTh2d0cyQT09

Meeting ID: 838 4108 2584

Passcode: 521166

Phone dial-in: (312) 626-6799

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 to 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

Bryan Chapman          bchapman@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

Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate may call the Human Resources office at (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.