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Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – March 24, 2025

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.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20Regular%20Meeting%20on%20Monday,%20March%2024th%202025..pdf

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/89085993673?pwd=NW84pwGn9NPJ32IbY7YGsrXi06eurp.1

Meeting ID: 890 8599 3673

Passcode: 483503

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 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

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.

Summary of City Commission Meeting Minutes – 9/23/2024

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, September 23, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Approve the agenda as presented. Motion unanimously adopted.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved items 6 thru 9 on the Consent Calendar.

Item #5 was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Commissioner Wingard.

6) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held September 9, 2024.

7) Designation of Marilyn Wixson as Deputy Clerk.

8) Resolution changing signatory authorized to transact business of the City bank accounts.

9) Warrants and payrolls.

Allowed Commissioner Wingard’s request that the minutes from September 9, 2024 be corrected to reflect his motion read “Approve the text changes with the exception of text changes regarding the requirement of a second story on a new development.”

Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1101 an Ordinance to amend Title XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS, Chapter 110 GENERAL LICENSING, §110.27 Vendors of the Mount Pleasant Code of Ordinances and approved the Resolution setting fees for same.

Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1102 an Ordinance to amend Title XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS, Chapter 110 GENERAL LICENSING, §110.28 MOBILE FOOD SERVICE PROVIDERS of the City’s Code of Ordinances and approved the Resolution setting fees for same.

Prioritized and approved submission of City requests for fall 2024 Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe 2% allocations.

Held a Work Session Discussion on Proposed 2025 Operating Budget.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 9/25/2023

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, September 25, 2023, 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:

2) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held September 11, 2023.

3) Contract with Wonsey Tree Service of Alma, MI for 2024-2025 tree trimming and removal.

4) Authorized Grant Application Assurance form for Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation grant to replace thermal imaging units used in the Fire Department.

5) Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Standard Lighting Contract with Consumers Energy for the Pickard-Bradley intersection.

6) Resolution authorizing MI-DNR Urban and Community Forestry Program Grant Application – Town Center Civic Space Project.

7) Received proposed ordinance to amend Title IX: General Regulations, Chapter 98. Streets and Sidewalks §98.37 Snow and Ice Removal From Sidewalks of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Mt. Pleasant to require snow and ice removal from sidewalks 24 hours after a snow or ice event and set a public hearing on same for Monday, October 9, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

8) Received proposed ordinance to amend Title VII: Traffic Code, Chapter 71. Parking Regulations of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Mt. Pleasant and set a public hearing on same for Monday, October 9, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

9) Budget amendment to authorize the purchase of network firewall equipment in the current fiscal year.

10) Received proposed ordinance to amend Table 154.405.A District Standards: CD-4 General Urban and CD-5 Urban Center Character Districts of the Mt. Pleasant Zoning Ordinances regarding driveway widths and set a public hearing for Monday, October 23, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. on same.

11) Received proposed ordinance to amend Table 154.410.A Building and Lot Principal Use, Section 154.410.B Special Uses and Article VII of the Mt. Pleasant Zoning Ordinances regarding institutional uses and set a public hearing for October 23, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

12) Received proposed ordinance to amend Table 154.405.A District Standards: CD-3L Sub-Urban Large, CD-3 Sub-Urban, CD-04 General Urban Character Districts regarding the ratio of houses versus garage at frontage and set a public hearing for October 23, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

13) Payrolls and Warrants.

The City Commission prioritized and approved submission of City requests for Fall 2023 Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe 2% allocations.

Conducted a work session discussion on 2024 proposed Operating Budget.

Approved and conducted a closed session pursuant to subsection 8(h) of the Open Meetings Act to consider material exempt from discussion or disclosure by state or federal statute.

Terminated the third-party administrator contract with Trustmark Health Benefits.

Authorized staff to sign a sole source contract with Insight Benefit Administrators for the oversight, processing and administration of the City’s health insurance benefit plans.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – September 25, 2023

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, September 25, 2023 at 7 p.m.

  • Receive an ordinance to amend the City Snow and Ice Removal from Sidewalks ordinance and set a public hearing for October 9, 2023 on the same.
  • Receive an ordinance to amend the City Parking Ordinance and set a public hearing for October 9, 2023 on the same.
  • Receive an ordinance to amend Table 154.410.A Building and Lot Principal Use, Section 154.410.B Special Uses and Article VII of the Mt. Pleasant Zoning Ordinances Regarding Institutional Uses and set a public hearing for October 23, 2023 on the same.
  • Consider prioritization and approval of submission of City requests for Fall 2023 Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe 2% allocation.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20September%2025,%202023—-.pdf

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/83335395663?pwd=Sm1UUk15MGt0M2NiaXFlbUFUV1h6dz09

Meeting ID: 883 3539 5663

Passcode: 887060

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

Brian Assmann            bassmann@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

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. A 48-hour advance notice is necessary for accommodation.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 9/11/2023

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, September 11, 2023 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:

10) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held August 28, 2023.

11) Resolution in support of final approval of Temporary Traffic Control Order #5-2023.

12) Amendment to bond counsel contract with Dickinson Wright.

13) Contract with R & T Murphy Trucking of Mt. Pleasant, MI for 2023-2024 leaf hauling.

14) Contract with R & T Murphy Trucking of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan for 2023-2025 snow hauling.

15) Contract with Fleis & Vandenbrink of Midland, MI for Professional Engineering Services – Mill Pond Park Weir & Pedestrian Bridge Repairs and Chipp-A-Waters Park Riverbank Restoration.

16) Received Fall 2023 Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe 2% funding requests from City departments.

17) Received proposed 2024 Annual Operating Budget and set a public hearing for Monday, November 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

18) Resolution to amend 2023 Operating Budget.

19) Payrolls and Warrants.

Approved appointments to the LOCC as recommended by the Appointments Committee.

Approved the purchase of three Netzsch Peripro peristatic pumps and one set of replacement parts from Kerr Pump & Supply of Oak Park, MI.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:54 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 9/11/2023

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, September 11, 2023 at 7 p.m.

  • Receive Fall 2023 Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe 2% funding requests from City departments.
  • Receive proposed 2024 Annual Operating Budget and set a public hearing for November 13, 2023 on the same.
  • Consider resolution to amend 2023 Operating Budget.
  • Consider approval of a sole source purchase of peristaltic lime pumps.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20September%2011,%202023_reduced.pdf

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/84631896529?pwd=WURUdGRwOU1zSGFKQWNEYUw1eDZ0Zz09

Meeting ID: 846 3189 6529

Passcode: 068270

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

Brian Assmann            bassmann@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

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. A 48-hour advance notice is necessary for accommodation.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – March 13, 2023

Here are the topics to watch at the next in-person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, March 13, 2023 at 7 p.m.

  • Receive City requests for Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe 2% allocations.
  • Consider waiver of audit requirement for Mid-Michigan Aquatic Recreation Authority.
  • Consider approval of a proposal for comprehensive analysis of fire services from the Center for Public Safety Management and budget amendment for the same.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

Click to access 3-13-23.pdf

How to follow public meetings:

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/85299221198?pwd=NktZdU8xbElXL0F5MVpLS2t2K1V4Zz09

Meeting ID: 852 9922 1198

Passcode: 943183

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

Brian Assmann            bassmann@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

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. A 48-hour advance notice is necessary for accommodation.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – October 10, 2022

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, October 10, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed City Commissioner Bryan Chapman.

Mayor Perschbacher read and presented a Proclamation recognizing Indigenous People’s Day – October 10, 2022. The Onion Creek Drummers performed the Drum Ceremony.

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 September 26, 2022.

5) Contract with Great Lakes Concrete Restoration Inc. of Troy/Prudenville, MI for the Apparatus Bay Floor Restoration Project.

6) Warrants and Payrolls.

Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1085, an ordinance to add a Chapter 116 to Title XI: Business Regulations of the City of Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances entitled “Electric Scooters/Skateboards”.

Approved resolution for the expansion of the Development District and revised Off-Premise and On-Premise Liquor License Policy.

Adopted Resolutions #1 and #2 To Commence Proceedings For Special Assessment, Tentatively Determine The Necessity, And Set A Public Hearing For October 24, 2022, Regarding the Necessity of Special Assessment District #3-22.

Mayor Perschbacher appointed Commissioner Liz Busch to the Principal Shopping District Board to replace Commissioner Ronan.

Conducted a Work Session on the 2023 Operating Budget.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – September 26, 2022

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, September 26, 2022, 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:

5) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held September 12, 2022.

6) Minutes of closed session of the City Commission held September 12, 2022.

7) Warrants and Payrolls.

Approved the establishment of an Industrial Development District (IDD) and adopted a Resolution to be submitted to the State Department of Treasury for the creation of the district.

Awarded contract for 2023 City Hall Retaining Wall Replacement Engineering Services to Williams and Works of Grand Rapids, MI and approved a budget amendment.

Received Commissioners’ top rankings for Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe two percent allocations.

Received proposed ordinance to add a Chapter 116 to Title XI: Business Regulations of the City of Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinances entitled “Electric Scooters/Skateboards” and set a public hearing for Monday, October 10, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. on same.

Appointed Bryan Chapman to fill the partial City Commission seat.

Adjourned the meeting at 7:57 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the VIRTUAL Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – March 8, 2021

Here are the topics to watch at the next virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, March 8, 2021 at 7 p.m.

  • Public Hearing on ordinance to amend sections 52.12 and 52.29 of the City Code regarding cross connections and consider approval of same
  • Consider resolution extending temporary permitting of outdoor business activities.
  • Consider authorization for purchase of easements for approach slope clearing project.
  • Receive City requests for Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe 2% allocations.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:  

http://www.mt-pleasant.org/docs/board/city.commission/agendas/2021/3-8-21.pdf

How to follow public meetings during social distancing:

In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, the City of Mt. Pleasant is following federal, state and county health officials’ recommendations while still providing valuable City services.

Even though the City Commission meeting will take place as scheduled, it will be an electronically conducted meeting as allowed by Public Act 254 of 2020, allowing public bodies to meet remotely. City Commission Chambers will be closed to the public.

Citizens can watch the City Commission meeting live on Spectrum Charter Channel 188, web streamed at https://www.youtube.com/user/MtPleasantMi/ or via Zoom.

Zoom Meeting instructions via computer, phone, or dial-in number are as follows:

Zoom Meeting information

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85388592854?pwd=QlhtWXU3V3k0V3lKaFdWdmNiNTNqZz09

Passcode: 929462

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. Any citizen desiring to make a public comment on an agenda item may email their comments.

Attendance to the meeting and participation during public comment periods will be conducted as follows:

• Members of the public must provide their name and address with their comments.

• Comments/Questions may be sent ahead of the meeting in writing or emailed to comment@mtpleasant.org.

• Individual commissioners can be contacted at the following email addresses:

Mary Alsager               malsager@mt-pleasant.org

Olivia Cyman               ocyman@mt-pleasant.org

Lori Gillis                     lgillis@mt-pleasant.org

William Joseph            wjoseph@mt-pleasant.org

Amy Perschbacher      aperschbacher@mt-pleasant.org

George Ronan             gronan@mt-pleasant.org

Pete Tolas                   ptolas@mt-pleasant.org

• Comments/Questions can be emailed to comment@mt-pleasant.org during the meeting and during normal public comment sections of the agenda.

• Comments sent via email will be read aloud to the Commission during the public comment periods.

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. A 48-hour advance notice is necessary for accommodation.