2025

Recently, the Mt. Pleasant City Commission discussed an update to the city’s current fire code.

The proposed 2021 Edition of the Fire Code enhances public safety, aligns with modern fire protection standards as well as ensures consistency with regional and national best practices. If adopted, the 2021 code may alter requirements to your overall business operations, facilities, and/or properties.

You are encouraged to attend a Public Hearing to learn more about the proposed updates and to provide input before the City Commission makes their decision.

City Commission Meeting/Public Hearing:

Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: City Hall, 320 W. Broadway St. Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

If you have questions or would like to request more information, email Fire Chief Doug Lobsinger (dlobsinger@mt-pleasant.org, Lieutenant Brad Doepker (bdoepker@mt-pleasant.org) or call (989) 779-5101.

Topics to Watch at the 7/28/2025 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, July 28, 2025, at 7 p.m.

Presentation on 2024 Comprehensive Annual Financial Audit.

Presentation by GRS Consulting Actuary Casey Ahlbrandt-Rains on Police and Fire Pension related to the 2024 Annual Actuarial Valuation Report.

Presentation by Municipal Employees’ Retirement System of Michigan (MERS) pension by representative Tony Radjenovich of MERS related to the 2024 Annual Actuarial Valuation Report.

Presentation by Watkins Ross’s Christian Veenstra related to the 2024 Annual Actuarial Valuation for the City’s and the Police’s Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) funds.

Public hearing to consider the proposed changes to and adoption of Chapter 72 of the City’s Code of Ordinances titled, “Bicycles and Electric Bicycles” regarding the usage of motorized bikes and scooters on City owned trails.

Consider budget amendment for Sustainability Coordinator Position.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, July 28^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/87389449725?pwd=LAaOFp1vempTe6bEN4dH6w93j6totQ.1

Meeting ID: 873 8944 9725

Passcode: 504852

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

Elizabeth Busch ebusch@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

John Zang jzang@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.

Fire Damages Kinney Street Home – No Injuries

On June 13, 2025, at 11:29 p.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a house fire in the 1000 block of North Kinney Street.

Upon arrival, crews observed heavy smoke and flames in the rear of the structure. The fire spread up the side of the house and into the attic.

The house sustained light smoke damage and fire damage to an entry room.

Occupants of the home exited safely, no injuries were sustained.

The MPFD is investigating the cause of the fire.

The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Deerfield Fire Department, Mobile Medical Response, Mt. Pleasant Police Department, Isabella County Central Dispatch, Consumers Energy and DTE.

One Injured in Structure Fire

On June 12, 2025, at 9:20 a.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a fire at 1011 North Mission Street (the former Michigan State Police Post) in Mt. Pleasant.

Upon arrival, crews found a fire in one of the four upstairs apartments, as well as a butane tank that exploded. The fire was extinguished and did not spread to the other apartments. The other three apartments, as well as the business housed on the first floor, suffered water and smoke damage.

The male occupant of the apartment that caught on fire, exited the unit, and went next door to the Walgreen’s pharmacy to seek treatment for burns. This individual has been transported to a local hospital and will be transferred to Hurley Medical Center.

This is an ongoing investigation.

The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Mobile Medical Response, Mt. Pleasant Police Department, and Isabella County Central Dispatch.

4th of July Holiday Hours and Firework Safety Reminders

City offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025.

A person may only discharge or use consumer fireworks on private property on June 29 – July 5 from 11 a.m. – 11:45 p.m.

Individuals should not ignite, discharge, or use consumer fireworks, homemade fireworks, pyrotechnics or display fireworks on public property, school property, church property, or the property of another person without permission to do so.

Violations shall be punishable with fines of $500 up to $1,000.

Additionally, a minor shall not possess, ignite, discharge, 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/.

Safety Tips

For those planning on discharging fireworks this July Fourth holiday, please follow the City regulations as stated above, and practice these safety tips:

1. Read and follow all warnings and instructions.

2. Never allow children to play with fireworks of any kind.

3. Wear protective clothing, including eyewear.

4. Only light devices on smooth, flat surfaces away from residential areas, dry leaves, and flammable materials.

5. Always keep a hose or bucket of water nearby in case of malfunction.

6. Never try to light fireworks that have not fully functioned.

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

Truck Crosses Pickard Hits a Tree – No Injuries

On June 10, 2025, at 12:23 p.m. officers from the Mt. Pleasant Police Department were dispatched to a truck that hit a tree in the 900 block of Pickard Street, near the Mission and Pickard intersection.

A Chevrolet Silverado truck was initially in the McDonald’s drive thru. The driver became incapacitated and rear-ended two cars who were ahead of the truck in the drive-thru lane. The truck then traveled over the curb, across Pickard Street and stopped when it struck a tree on the north side of the street. The tree then fell causing damage to two parked cars.

The driver of the vehicle, a 35-year-old male from Shepherd, was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. No other individuals were injured.

This accident remains under investigation.

The Mt. Pleasant Police Department was assisted by the Michigan State Police, Mobile Medical Response, Isabella County Central Dispatch, and the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department.

MPPD Security Camera Database Program

The Mt. Pleasant Police Department (MPPD) has developed a security camera database program and requests your assistance in this matter.

This database includes a list of businesses/private residences that have security cameras and would be willing to share their camera footage if an incident occurs. Participation in this program does not give the MPPD 24/7 access to cameras. Access would only be obtained after the MPPD contacts you directly.

Being proactive and collecting this vital information now will prove helpful in future investigations, where time is of the essence.

Authorization:

Cameras are not monitored by the MPPD.
You will be contacted by the MPPD if access to your camera is needed.
Camera footage obtained may be used as evidence.
Camera footage may be released to the public for suspect identification purposes.
This is a volunteer-based program, and you can stop participating at any time.
By submitting the authorization form located at www.mt-pleasant.org/camera you agree to the above information and wish to participate in this program.

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Questions? Contact MPPD’s Public Information Officer at (989) 779-5145.

No Injuries in Lexington Ridge Apartment Fire

On April 19, 2025, at 7:32 a.m. the Mount Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a fire at Lexington Ridge Apartments, 3700 E. Deerfield Rd. in Union Township.

Upon arrival, firefighters located a small fire inside a wall and in the attic of the two-story apartment building. The fire was quickly brought under control.

The building sustained smoke, fire, and water damage. The tenants of two units were displaced.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

No injuries were reported.

The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Isabella County Central Dispatch and the American Red Cross.

Fire at Edgewood Apartments

On March 25, 2025, at 4:50 a.m. the Mount Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a structure fire at Edgewood Apartments located within the city limits.

Upon arrival, crews observed smoke and fire coming from the rear of the three-story apartment building. The building sustained smoke and fire damage.

No injuries were reported. Apartment occupants were alerted by smoke alarms and exited safely.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Mt. Pleasant Police Department, Michigan State Police, and Isabella County Central Dispatch.

UPDATE: (2/15/2025 at 3 p.m.) The Snow Emergency has been cancelled.

UPDATE: (2/15/2025 at 3 p.m.) – The Snow Emergency has been cancelled, due to the change in forecast. Plow crews will be out tonight and early tomorrow morning to clear the roads.

Due to the significant winter weather forecast, the City of Mt. Pleasant has declared a Snow Emergency. All vehicles must be removed from the streets by 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2025, so crews can safely and effectively clear the roadways.

Failure to remove vehicles from the street will result in a ticket. Towing may be utilized if ticketing has proven ineffective and/or the vehicles parked on the street cause a delay in snow removal.

Notice of when a snow emergency is declared, and later lifted, is provided through the city’s social media channels, website www.mt-pleasant.org, blog https://mpcityblog.com/, community information phone line (989-779-5320), local media notification, and an email alert.

To receive an email notification, individuals must sign up to receive the city’s monthly eConnections newsletter by visiting www.mt-pleasant.org.

Parking ordinance reminders:

Overnight street parking is allowed throughout the City of Mt. Pleasant year-round, except for the Downtown area.
Downtown street parking is prohibited from 4 – 6 a.m. year-round.
When a snow emergency is declared, all cars must be removed from the street.