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:

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/83966405945?pwd=kledxUzdTXe1R3iTKVBxiHA1KePXmJ.1

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.

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.

Temporary Closure Planned for Broadway Street

UPDATE (July 23): The planned Broadway Street closure and concrete pour scheduled for July 24 have been postponed. The work is now expected to occur early next week. Updated information will be shared once the new date is confirmed.

As improvements at City Hall continue to move forward, the planned closure of Broadway Street between Washington and Oak streets has been postponed. The closure was originally scheduled to allow crews to safely pour concrete for the retaining wall on the east side of the building, but that work has been rescheduled and is now expected to take place early next week.

Updated information regarding the closure date, detour route, and any traffic impacts will be shared as soon as the schedule is confirmed.

The City Hall entrance will remain open and accessible during normal business hours. Motorists, pedestrians, and visitors are encouraged to use caution when traveling through the area and to remain alert for construction workers, equipment, and changing traffic patterns.

We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation as these improvements continue. Following posted signage and allowing extra travel time near City Hall will help keep everyone safe during ongoing construction activities.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting –July 13, 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 13, 2026, at 7 p.m.

Consider approval of the contract awards for the WTP Pump and Storage Improvements Project to Sorensen Gross ($25,456,000), the Ranney Well Lateral Rehabilitation and Installation Project to Reynolds Construction ($2,249,970), and the 2027 Galvanized Service Line Replacements to The Isabella Corporation ($104,550), authorize execution of the contract documents for each project, approve any necessary budget amendments, and adopt the attached resolution formalizing these awards.

Consider Construction Options for City Hall Upper South Walkway.

Discussion to add Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest / Opportunity for Recusal as a standing item to the City Commission agenda.

Reflection on Sister City Okaya Delegation Exchange.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, July 13th

How to follow public meetings:

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86088376079?pwd=iXLJpNGvtXTEakL0gnHxOOWqCe7Rzf.1

Telephone: (312) 626-6799

Meeting ID: 860 8837 6079

Passcode: 319797

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

Summary of Minutes from the 4/13/2026 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, April 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Item #19, “Special Election Resolution”, was added to the Agenda.

Approved the Agenda as amended.

Received petitions and communications.

Item #7, “Minutes of regular meeting of the City Commission held March 23, 2026” was moved to new business.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar as amended:

8) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held March 23, 2026;

9) Minutes of the special meeting of the City Commission held April 6, 2026;

10) Received proposed 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan and set a public hearing for May 26, 2026 on same;

11) Approval of permanent delegation of aviation fuel pricing authority to the airport manager, subject to City Manager approval, and authorized the shift to a minimum-floor margin structure to ensure the airport’s continued fiscal stability, and resolution for same;

12) Awarded contract for the 2026 Construction Services – Mill Pond Park Weir Improvements & Chipp-a-Waters Park Bank Stabilization to Glasco Construction of Lake, MI;

13) Awarded contract for the 2026 Franklin Street and Preston Street Reconstruction Project to Malley Construction of Mt. Pleasant, MI;

14) Approval of vacation of the existing ingress/egress easement across CMU property to access well site #15 and accept the new easement location and authorized the City Manager to sign the easement documents;

15) Awarded contract for 2026 Street Sweepings Disposal Project to Fisher Transportation of Mt. Pleasant, MI;

16) Payrolls & Warrants.

Held a Public Hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance No. 1111, an Ordinance amending Chapter 10, Section 110.28(B) and (C) of the Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances regarding the operation of transitory food service units and the issuance of permits, licenses, or approvals for transitory food service units.

Amended the March 23, 2026 Minutes with regard to the creation of a special committee.

Awarded the contract for the 2026 City Hall Retaining Wall & Streetscape Replacement Project to McGuirk Sand and Gravel of Mt. Pleasant, MI and approved a budget amendment.

Approved Resolution for Special Election for August 4, 2026.

Conducted a work session discussion on the future of the former Mt. Pleasant Center Property.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m.