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Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 6/9/2025

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, June 9, 2025, at 7 p.m.

  • Consider approval of the proposed 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan.
  • Public hearing on proposed application from Reynolds Golden Finds LLC for the CBDG Revolving Loan Fund Program and consider resolution on the same.
  • Consider whether a public hearing to adjust the 2025 millage rate should be held.
  • Consideration of final draft of EPIC MRA workplace climate survey.
  • Discussion on Chapter 72 of the City’s Code of Ordinances entitled, “Bicycles” regarding the usage of motorized bikes and scooters on City owned trails.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20Regular%20Meeting%20on%20Monday,%20June%209,%202025.pdf

How to follow public meetings:

The City Commission 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/81794668975?pwd=HFZNeUXFJyz476EgKPb3E9VQAbTvFA.1

Meeting ID: 817 9466 8975

Passcode: 433810

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.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 4/28/2025

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, April 28, 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:

13) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held April 14, 2025.

14) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held April 14, 2025.

15) Transferred Cash and Cash Equivalent funds from the Huntington Account into the Investments held by Meeder.

16) Appointed Melissa Garcia, City Treasurer.

17) Sole source purchase of four fire hydrants from East Jordan Company, formerly East Jordan Iron Works of East Jordan, MI.

18) Payrolls and Warrants dated April 17, 2025.

Approved the Resolution to purchase, acquire and construct improvements to the water supply system and to publish notice of intent to issue revenue bonds.

Approved the proposed 2025 Master Plan update to be released for a 63-day review and comment period.

Appointed Fabian Martinez to the Planning Commission.

Held a work session discussion on draft ordinance on usage of motorized bikes and scooters on City owned trails.

Held a work session discussion on 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:52p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – April 28, 2025

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

  • Presentation recognizing 2025 Mt. Pleasant Citizens’ Academy participants by Director of Planning & Community Development Director Manuela Powidayko.
  • Presentation on EPIC MRA workplace climate survey.
  • Consider investing $2,000,000 of the Cash and Cash Equivalent funds from the Huntington Account into the Investments held by Meeder.
  • Resolution to purchase, acquire and construct improvements to the water supply system and to publish notice of intent to issue revenue bonds.
  • Presentation on the 2050 Master Plan Updates by Director of Planning & Community Development Director Manuela Powidayko.
  • Work Session: Discussion on draft ordinance of usage of motorized bikes and scooters on City owned trails.
  • Work Session: Discussion on 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20Regular%20Meeting%20on%20Monday,%20April%2028th,%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/85627212553?pwd=aATuuWzue9ONnSPPd4iJrjDANYXtus.1

Meeting ID: 856 2721 2553

Passcode: 717908

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.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission – 11/11/2024

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, November 11, 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 items on the Consent Calendar.

7) Minutes of the regular session of the City Commission held on October 28, 2024.

8) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held October 28, 2024.

9) Purchase of a 2025 Ford F-150 pickup truck through the MiDeal program and a budget amendment for same.

10) Charter Township of Union 2025 Contract for Fire Department Services.

11) Set a public hearing on Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. on proposed rezoning of parcels 17-000-17-300-00, 17-000-17-303-00, 17-000-17-304-00, 17-000-17-305-00, 17-000-17-306-00, located at the southwest corner of Crawford and Broomfield, from PRD (Planned Residential Development) to CD-4 (General Urban Character District with the Residential/Dwelling Use Restriction), CD-4 (General Urban Character District), SD-U (Special District University), CD-4 (General Urban Character District with the Residential/Dwelling Use Restriction), and CZ (Civic Zone), respectively.

12) Received proposed Ordinance to amend Table 154.405.A of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mt. Pleasant as it relates to SD-U University Special District Rules and set a public hearing on same for Monday, December 9, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

13) Warrants and payrolls.

Held a public hearing on proposed 2025 Annual Operating Budget. There was no action taken at this time.

Request for Fire Suppression and Façade Improvement Funding Allocation for TyJorMac, LLC (120 South University) tabled until a future Work Session on same.

Held a Work Session discussion on usage of motorized bikes and scooters on City owned trails.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:18 p.m.

What to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 11/11/2024

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, November 11, 2024, at 7 p.m.

  • Presentation by Parks and Recreation Director Phil Biscorner on the GKB Pathway.
  • Consider Approval of 2025 Contract for Fire Department Services for Union Charter Township.
  • Consider setting a public hearing on December 9, 2024 on proposed rezoning of parcels 17-000-17-300-00, 17-000-17-303-00, 17-000-17-304-00, 17-000-17-305-00, 17-000-17-306-00, located southwest corner of Crawford and Broomfield, from PRD (Planned Residential Development) to CD-4 (General Urban Character District with the Residential/Dwelling Use Restriction), CD-4 (General Urban Character District), SD-U (Special District University), CD-4 (General Urban Character District with the Residential/Dwelling Use Restriction), and CZ (Civic Zone), respectively.
  • Consider setting a public hearing on December 9, 2024, on proposed ordinance amendment to Table 154.405.A of the zoning ordinance as it relates to SD-U University Special District rules.
  • Public hearing on the proposed 2025 Annual Operating Budget.
  • Request for Fire Suppression and Façade Improvement Funding Allocation for TyJorMac, LLC (120 South University) and Request for Work Session.
  • Work session discussion on usage of motorized bikes and scooters on City owned trails.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

Click to access E-packet%20for%20Monday,%20November%2011,%202024..pdf

How to follow public meetings:

The City Commission 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/85385613172?pwd=rj3NJh8nO8OCxPII5LuohncZaqQFsc.1

Meeting ID: 853 8561 3172

Passcode: 319876

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

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 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.