Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – March 9, 2026

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2026, at 7 p.m.

Presentation of the 2025 Community Improvement Awards

Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe Presentation on the Michigan Indian Industrial Boarding School property

Consider setting a March 23 public hearing on proposed updates to adopt the 2021 International Fire Code

Consider approval of Resolution establishing income & asset levels for poverty exemptions to 2026 property tax assessments

Work session on tenant rights committee

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, March 9th

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/84894200296?pwd=1oB49cb9wHVwlDCBLXXTcgcS3DK4za.1

Meeting ID: 848 9420 0296
Passcode: 173353
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
Hanna Demerath        hdemerath@mt-pleasant.org
Maureen Eke              meke@mt-pleasant.org
Amy Perschbacher      aperschbacher@mt-pleasant.org
Grace Rollins               grollins@mt-pleasant.org
Ryon Skalitzky             rskalitzky@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.

Summary of Minutes from the 2/23/2026 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, February 23, 2026, 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.

Moved Agenda Item #8 to New Business.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar as amended:

3) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held February 9, 2026;

4) Set a special meeting for discussion on goals and objectives for Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at DPS;

5) Purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle from Berger Chevrolet of Grand Rapids, MI;

6)Purchase of a Chevrolet 2500 Silverado from Berger Chevrolet of Grand Rapids, MI, including
all necessary upfitting;

7) Updates to the internal process for handling proclamation requests, including the implementation of a standardized submission method for members of the public;

8) Removed from Consent Calendar;

9) Amendment to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Fleis & Vandenbrink of Grand Blanc, MI and authorize the City Manager to sign the amendment;

10) Purchase of RMS data conversion services from CentralSquare and authorize acceptance of reimbursement from CMU, and approve the reallocation within the 2026 MPPD Budget to fund the City’s portion of the cost;

11) Payrolls & Warrants.

Held a Public Hearing and approved Resolution #5 for Principal Shopping District Special Assessment #1-26.

Tabled discussion on poverty exemptions until March 9 for additional discussion.

Awarded the contract for 2026 Nelson Park Mill & Overlay/Thin Overlay Project to TBD Construction of Zeeland, MI.

Work Session discussion on tenants rights committee.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – February 23, 2026

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, February 23, 2026, at 7 p.m.

Public Hearing on Resolution #5 for Special Assessment District #1-26 for the Principal Shopping District and consider adoption on the same.

Consider approval of Resolution establishing income & asset levels for poverty exemptions to 2026 property tax assessments.

Work session on tenant rights committee.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, February ^23rd

How to follow public meetings:

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84644637011?pwd=yxmg4bnYUaahYitddh9baHQrtT3SOQ.1

Meeting ID: 869 0549 2839
Passcode: 433150
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.

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:

Summary of Minutes from the 11/24/2025 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, November 24, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Item #14, “Discussion on Commissioner vacancy”, was added to the agenda.

Item #15, “Discussion on tenants rights committee”, was added to the agenda.

Approved the Agenda as amended.

Held a Joint Work Session with the City Commission, Planning Commission and property owners to discuss alternatives to the proposed Zoning Map Amendment Z-24-01 for the five properties located southwest of Crawford and Broomfield.

A consensus was reached to revise previous PRD dissolution and rezoning proposal to address issues that led to the 2024 denial.

Adjourned the Joint Work Session at 10:00 p.m.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:
4) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held November 10, 2025;
5) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held November 10, 2025;
6) Renew contract with Insight Benefit Administrators for 2026 plan year;
7) Resolution and purchase of a John Deer 524 wheel loader under a Snogo Problast snowblower from AIS Construction Equipment, of Bridgeport, MI;
8) Professional Services Agreement with Fishbeck of Grand Rapids, MI for Phase II DWSRF Design Engineering and a budget amendment for same;
9) Resolution approving the 2026 Final Operating Budget and set the millage rate for 2026 at 16.25;
10) Resolution supporting amended rates, fees and charges for 2026;
11) Resolution to opt-out of Public Act 152 of 2011 for the 2026 plan year, as authorized under Section 8 of the Act;
12) Payrolls and Warrants.

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

Held a discussion on Commissioner vacancy. No action taken.

Held a discussion on tenants rights committee. No action taken.

Adjourned the meeting at 10:41 pm