2025 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 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:

7) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held September 22, 2025;

8) Award contract for the replacement of the condensing unit at DPS to T.H. Eifert of Lansing, MI and approved budget amendment for same;

9) Modified the November 24th City Commission agenda to place joint work session with the Planning Commission at the beginning of the meeting;

10) Set a Public Hearing for Monday, November 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to allow for public input on intent to renew the CBD and Tax Increment Financing Plan;

11) Payrolls and Warrants.

Held a Public Hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1108, an Ordinance to renew and amend the Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Mission Street – Pickard Avenue District Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan, Ordinance No. 720, adopted on November 26, 1990, as amended and Resolution in support of same.

Held a Public Hearing to allow for public input on the 2021 Fire Code updates. Matter to be set for work session.

Appointed Hanna Demerath to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Made reappointments to various boards and commissions as recommended by the Appointments Committee.

Conducted a Work Session on proposed 2026 Operating Budget.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:04 pm.

Summary of Minutes from the 9/22/2025 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, September 22, 2025, 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:
11) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held September 8, 2025;
12) Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 907 Lease Renewal;
13) Set Public Hearing for Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to allow for public input on an ordinance to renew and amend the Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Mission Street – Pickard Avenue District Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan, Ordinance No. 720, adopted on November 26, 1990, as amended;
14) Set Public Hearing for Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to allow for public input on the 2021 Fire Code updates;
15) Payrolls and Warrants.

Held a Public Hearing on the proposed Fourth Amendment (the “Plan Amendment”) to the Mission Street Pickard Avenue District Development Plan and Tax Increment Finance Plan (the “Plan”) of the Mt. Pleasant Downtown Development Authority (the “DDA”). No action was taken at this time.

Held a Public Hearing and approved the Resolution to Adopt the Master Plan update
for the City of Mt. Pleasant.

Approved a 10% match for the Mission Pickard shared use path TAP Grant application and
approved a budget amendment for same and approved the Resolution to adopt the 2025 TAP Grant Application for the City of Mt. Pleasant as presented.

Prioritized and approved submission of City requests for fall 2025 Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe 2% allocations.

Appointed Latricia Powell to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire 12/31/27.

Held a discussion on the proclamation process.

Held a discussion on the status of the City of Mt. Pleasant as an International City of Peace.

Held a work session on Employee Climate Survey.

Adjourned the meeting at 10:21 p.m.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 3/25/2024

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, March 25, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Approved addition of salt commitment to the agenda.

Approved the Agenda as amended.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

6) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held March 11, 2024.

7) Resolution supporting submittal of MDNR Trust Fund Grant application for the proposed 2025 Mid-Michigan GKB Pathway North Connection Project.

8) Warrants and payrolls.

8b) Commitment to purchase 500 tons of road salt for the 2024-2025 season through the State of Michigan MiDeal Extended Purchasing Program.

Contract for the 2024 Design and Engineering Services – GKB/Mid-Michigan Pathway North Connection Project awarded to Fleis & Vanderbrink of Midland, MI.

Discussed proposal for a community orchard in conjunction with the City of Mt. Pleasant Community Garden. The consensus of the group is to move forward with the proposed orchard.

Approved submission of City requests for Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe two percent allocations with a summary of the Commission’s top priorities.

Work Session Discussion on Natural Landscape Ordinance. Reviewed the language and revisions were recommended.

Approved and conducted 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.

Adjourned the meeting at 10:44 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – March 25, 2024

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, March 25, 2024, at 7 p.m.

Presentation by Center for Public Safety Management on fire department and EMS analysis.

Consider a proposal for a community orchard in conjunction with the City of Mt. Pleasant Community Garden.

Prioritize and approve submission of City requests for Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe 2% allocations.

Discussion on natural landscaping.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20March%2025,%202024_edit.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/88356687880?pwd=eWdteVZ0aGh2eCsvTHhtOWVKVnJGZz09

Meeting ID: 883 5668 7880

Passcode: 723053

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 – March 27, 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 27, 2023 at 7 p.m.

Consider authorizing City staff to seek funding opportunities for a universally accessible community garden/orchard at Horizon Park and consider resolution to set the rental fee for plots.

Prioritize and approve submission of City requests for Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe 2% allocations.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

Click to access 3-27-23.pdf

How to follow public meetings:

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/87140018742?pwd=S1QyL0VvTG9lN1FIUHp2ZTdLNWR1dz09

Meeting ID: 871 4001 8742

Passcode: 175006

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.

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 – March 13, 2023

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, March 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

New records office professional Terrie House was introduced and Officer Dave Coffman was introduced and sworn in.

Approved the Agenda as amended.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

8) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held February 27, 2023.

9) Minutes of the special meeting of the City Commission held March 6, 2023.

10) Amendment to purchase authorization for police vehicles.

11) Resolution to purchase, acquire and construct improvements to the Water Resource Recovery System and to publish notice of intent to issue revenue bonds.

12) Contract for reimbursement with Isabella County Road Commission for the Pickard-Bradley traffic signal.

13) Contract with G.A. Hunt Excavating, LLC of St. Johns, MI for the 2023 storm sewer extension project.

14) Contract with PlanIT Geo, Inc., of Arvada, CO for tree inventory services.

15) Purchase of Aktivov Asset Management Software and budget amendment for same.

16) Received City requests for Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe 2% allocations.

17) Warrants and payrolls.

Approved waiver of audit requirement for Mid-Michigan Aquatic Recreation Authority.

Approved proposal for comprehensive analysis of fire services from the Center for Public Safety Management and budget amendment for same.

Approved resolution for The Care Store in regards to a State of Michigan Gaming License.

Adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m.

Summary of minutes of the virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting – March 22, 2021

Summary of Minutes of the electronically conducted regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, March 22, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

1) Minutes of the Special meetings of the City Commission held Tuesday, March 2, 2021 and Thursday, March 4, 2021.

2) Minutes of the electronically conducted regular meeting of the City Commission held March 8, 2021.

3) Authorized the purchase of two police patrol vehicles from Krapohl Ford.

4) Bid of The Isabella Corporation of Mt. Pleasant, MI for the 2021 Gaylord Street Reconstruction project and approved a budget amendment for the same.

5) Bid of K & B Asphalt Sealcoating, Inc. of Adrian, MI for the Crack Sealing Project.

6) Bid of The Isabella Corporation of Mt. Pleasant, MI for the 2021 Sidewalk Project and the appropriate budget amendment.

7) Authorized an advanced commitment of 500 tons of road salt for 2022 through the State of Michigan MiDeal Purchasing Program.

8) Received recommended rezoning request from CD-3 (Sub Urban) to CD-4 (General Urban) for 1024 & 1026 S. University and consider setting a public hearing for Monday, April 12, 2021.

9) Received recommended text change to Table 154.410.A to permit music, art and dance studios in the SD-1 District and consider setting a public hearing for Monday, April 12, 2021.

10) Warrants and Payrolls.

Held a Public Hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1065, an Ordinance to amend Chapter 154: ZONING ORDINANCES, §154.203.F Residential/Dwelling Use Only and §154.410.B Special Uses and Table 154.410.A Building and Lot Principal Use of the Mt. Pleasant City Code of Ordinances to permit residential/dwelling uses under certain circumstances as presented.

Approved submission of City requests for Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe two percent allocations with a summary of the Commission’s top priorities.

Rescinded the October 2015 Fair Housing Policy for the Central Business District since the Human Rights Ordinance provides appropriate guidance.

Approved the Economic Opportunity Policy for Section 3 covered contracts as presented. (CC Exh. 2-2021)

Approved the resolution defining slum and blighted areas for CDBG activities as presented.

Authorized the Mayor to sign the Agreement for Annexation and Detachment of Property with Charter Township of Union as presented.

Authorized the Mayor to sign the appropriate MSHDA documents for the acceptance of the $30,000 Neighborhood Enhancement Program Grant, approved the allocation of $60,000 of HODAG Funds and endorsed the program parameters as presented.

Approved the resolution extending conditional authorization for MI Operations LLC Medical Marihuana Class A grower license at 1110 N. Fancher as presented.

The Commission recessed at 8:11 p.m. and went into a work session at 8:15 p.m.

Conducted a Work Session discussion on Closure ideas for Broadway Street from Main to University.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:39 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the VIRTUAL Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – March 22, 2021

Here are the topics to watch at the next virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, March 22, 2021 at 7 p.m.

Public hearing on an ordinance to amend sections 154.203.F and 154.410.B and Table 154.410.A of the Mt. Pleasant Zoning Ordinances to permit residential/dwelling uses under certain circumstances and consider approval of the same.

Prioritize and approve submission of City requests for Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe 2% allocations.

Receive recommended rezoning request from CD-3 (Sub-Urban) to CD-4 (General Urban) for 1024 & 1026 S. University and consider setting a public hearing for April 12, 2021 on the same.

Receive recommended text change to Table 154.410.A to permit music, art and dance studios in the SD-I District and consider setting a public hearing for April 12, 2021 on the same.

Consider policy changes and resolution for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded projects.
- Consider rescinding Central Business District Fair Housing Policy.
- Consider amendment to Economic Opportunity Policy for Section 3 covered contracts.
- Consider resolution defining slum and blighted.

Consider acceptance of $30,000 from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) for a neighborhood enhancement grant, authorize the Mayor to execute the necessary documents and approve the allocation of additional funds.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

http://www.mt-pleasant.org/docs/board/city.commission/agendas/2021/3-22-21.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

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Passcode: 376502

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.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – September 28, 2020

Here are the topics to watch at the next virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, September 28, 2020 at 7 p.m.

Public hearing on an ordinance to amend section 71.27 and 71.45 of City Code regarding parking and snow emergencies and consider approval the same.

Public hearing on Gursky Limited, LLC DBA Motorless Motion job creation accomplishment through the Michigan Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and authorize the Mayor to sign the required documentation on the same.

Receive proposed ordinance for the Mt. Pleasant Housing Commission Payment In lieu of Taxes (PILOT) and the Municipal Services Agreement and set a public hearing for October 12, 2020 on the same.

Prioritize and approve submission of City requests for Fall 2020 Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe 2% allocations.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

Click to access 9.28.20.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 the Governor’s Executive Order and the 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/85291700218?pwd=QnNaL2hvbnRBYnFBRVN0eldjZFMwdz09

Passcode: 010579

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 must email their comments.