Pavement Marking Projects Scheduled This Weekend

The City of Mt. Pleasant will begin pavement marking projects on Friday, September 11 and continue through Monday, September 14. Crews will be refreshing pavement markings in Island Park, downtown parking lots, and along several city streets during the project period.

Parking Lot Pavement Marking

Work will begin Friday in Island Park, starting with the parking lot near the pickleball courts before moving through the remaining park parking areas. Crews will then prioritize Downtown Parking Lot 2 so it can reopen ahead of the Farmers Market on Saturday afternoon.

Depending on crew availability, multiple locations may be completed simultaneously.

The following parking lots are scheduled for pavement marking:

All Island Park parking lots
Lot 1
Lot 2
Lot 6
Lot 7
Lot 8
Lot 12

Please avoid parking in these areas while crews are working and follow all posted signs and temporary closures.

Roadway Marking Work

From Saturday through Monday, additional crews will be completing hand-applied pavement markings, including directional arrows, crosswalks, and other roadway markings.

Roadway marking work is scheduled for the following road segments:

Adams Street: High Street to Broadway Street
Bellows Street: Mission Street to Isabella Road
Bradley Street: High Street to Pickard Street
Brown Street: Pickard Street to Broadway Street
Pickard Street: Bradley Street to Mission Street
West Campus Drive: Preston Street to Bellows Street

Please use caution when traveling through active work areas and be alert for workers and equipment. We appreciate your patience as this work helps maintain safe and clearly marked roadways and parking areas throughout Mt. Pleasant.

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.

Water Main Repair at Pickard St. and N. Adams St.

UPDATE 2/13/2026 10:30 a.m. – Crews are continuing water main repairs on West Pickard Street this morning.

The water main will be shut down briefly to complete the work. The southernmost eastbound lane of West Pickard Street, from North Henry Street to North Adams Street, will remain closed through the weekend.

Additional updates will be provided as work continues.

The City of Mt. Pleasant’s Water Distribution and Streets departments are repairing a water main at the intersection of Pickard St. and N. Adams St. Crews are currently on-site completing the work.

At this time, the outside eastbound lane of Pickard St. is closed, along with N. Adams St. from Arthur St. to Pickard St.

Updates will be provided if additional traffic impacts or service interruptions occur.

2025 Fall Leaf Collection Information

As the leaves start to fall, residents and landscaping companies are reminded to not rake leaves into the streets until the week of October 27. City staff will make one sweep through the entire City during pick up weeks. Therefore, leaves should be raked into low piles before Monday of pick-up weeks and not cover catch basins.

On High and Pickard Streets, where high traffic volume prohibits leaves in the street, residents and landscaping companies should rake the leaves onto the rights-of-way, as close to the curb as possible. Those who live on streets other than High and Pickard must place their leaves in the street. If you live on a boulevard, do not place leaves in the median, place them in front of your home.

Yard waste bags should not be used, this collection is for leaves only. Leaf piles must not contain garden or shrubbery clippings, dead grass, branches, trim board, or other material.

Residents who wish to rake their yards ahead of the City’s collection schedule may bag and dispose of the leaves for a fee at the Material Recovery Facility, located at 4208 E. River Rd., Mt. Pleasant. Leaves may also be mulched with a mulching lawnmower.

The City’s 2025 leaf collection schedule is as follows:

Week of November 3: Staff will collect leaves in a City-wide sweep.
Week of November 17: Staff will collect leaves in a City-wide sweep.
Week of December 1: Final collection of leaves in a City-wide sweep. Any leaves left in the street after the crews have made their final pass will not be collected and are the responsibility of the homeowner.

Questions may be directed to the Division of Public Works, 989-779-5401.

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.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 1/27/2025

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, January 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Accepted Bryan Chapman’s resignation from the City Commission.

Commissioner Eke was elected Vice Mayor for 2025.

Approved the Agenda as presented.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

1) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held January 13, 2025.

2) Set a special meeting for discussion on goals and objectives for Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at DPS.

3) Resolution for Christian Counseling of Mid Michigan Gaming License.

4) Decertification Resolution for Mosher Street from Broadway Street to Main Street.

5) Revised Permanent Easement for Consumers Energy Facilities at 1303 N. Franklin St.

6) Purchased Water Valve Maintenance Trailer from Hurco Technologies.

7) Warrants and Payrolls.

Made appointments to City Boards and Commissions.

Made appointments of City Commissioners to City standing and special committees.

Made appointments of City administrative officials to boards and commissions.

Held a Work Session discussion on development of RFP for organization culture survey consultant.

Approved and conducted a Closed Session pursuant to subsection 8(c) of the Open Meetings Act for strategy and negotiation sessions connected with negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:12 p.m.

City of Mt. Pleasant Lifts Snow Emergency (Effective 6 p.m. on 1/13/2024)

The City of Mt. Pleasant Snow Emergency declared on January 11, 2024, has been lifted, effective 6 p.m. on January 13, 2024. On-street parking is now permitted. Thank you for your cooperation during this winter storm.

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.

(UPDATED: 6 p.m. 1/13/24: The Snow Emergency has now been lifted for the City of Mt. Pleasant.) City of Mt. Pleasant Declares Snow Emergency

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 Friday, January 12, 2024, 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.

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:

Downtown Overnight Parking Permit Holders: Will be informed via email or text on when and where you need to move your vehicle.
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.

Snow Emergencies and Downtown Overnight Parking Information

If a snow emergency is declared by City staff, on-street parking will NOT be permitted.

During a snow emergency, 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, will be 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, sign up to receive the city’s monthly eConnections newsletter by visiting www.mt-pleasant.org.

Parking ordinance reminders:

Downtown Overnight Parking Permit Holders: Will be informed via email or text on when and where you need to move your vehicle.

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.

Street Reconstruction Projects to Begin June 1

Two street reconstruction projects are slated to begin on June 1, 2023 with a projected completion date of August 2, 2023. Improvements will be made to the following areas:

Gaylord Street between Washington and University Street
Palmer Street between Main and University Street

During reconstruction the asphalt pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalk and handicap access ramps will be removed and replaced. Some storm sewer work will also take place.

Driveway Access will be maintained as much as possible. At times residents may need to park on a side street. Advanced notification will be provided via a door tag.

Garbage Collection: Residents will need to bring their garbage cans and recycling to the nearest side street while their block is under construction. The Contractor can offer assistance, if needed.

Mail delivery will not be affected.

Water Service: Interruptions to water service is not anticipated.

If you have questions, concerns, or you need a special accommodation due to a physical disability, please contact:

Bill Ernst City of Mt. Pleasant (989) 779-5406

Stacie Tewari, City Engineer City of Mt. Pleasant (989) 779-5404