Truck Crosses Pickard Hits a Tree – No Injuries

On June 10, 2025, at 12:23 p.m. officers from the Mt. Pleasant Police Department were dispatched to a truck that hit a tree in the 900 block of Pickard Street, near the Mission and Pickard intersection.

A Chevrolet Silverado truck was initially in the McDonald’s drive thru. The driver became incapacitated and rear-ended two cars who were ahead of the truck in the drive-thru lane. The truck then traveled over the curb, across Pickard Street and stopped when it struck a tree on the north side of the street. The tree then fell causing damage to two parked cars.

The driver of the vehicle, a 35-year-old male from Shepherd, was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. No other individuals were injured.

This accident remains under investigation.

The Mt. Pleasant Police Department was assisted by the Michigan State Police, Mobile Medical Response, Isabella County Central Dispatch, and the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department.

Free Tree Planting Program

The City of Mt. Pleasant plants a variety of trees in the city’s right-of-way as part of the Urban Forestry Plan. Residential property owners within the city limits, are eligible for one free tree per year, to be planted in the right-of-way in front of their property. The Street Department will determine the best location for the tree. Once planted, the property owner is asked to water the tree as directed, especially during the hot summer months, or extended periods without rainfall.

To view the tree brochure as well as complete a tree application, visit www.mt-pleasant.org/streets. Applications are due by March 14, 2025.

Residents who wish to plant their own tree in the right-of-way must obtain a permit from DPW. There is no charge for the permit, but there are a few tree species that are prohibited by city ordinance. For more information, please contact the Division of Public Works office at 989-779-5401.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 7/8/2024

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, July 8, 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 the following items on the Consent Calendar:

1) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held June 24, 2024.

2) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held June 24, 2024.

3) Appoint Public Works Director Jason Moore, as the Employer Delegate and City Treasurer, Christine Witmer as the alternate to attend the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (MERS) annual meeting.

4) Resolution in support of Michigan Arts & Culture Council 2025 Arts Project Mini-Grant-Paint the Pavement Application.

5) Sole source purchase and budget amendment for the purchase of a 30’ panel Christmas tree from Holiday Outdoor Décor of Bethlehem, PA.

6) Warrants and payrolls.

Held a public hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance 1096, an Ordinance to amend Chapter 50: Solid Waste to replace the bag and tag system and recycling collection operations.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:56 p.m.

Free Tree Planting Program

The City of Mt. Pleasant plants a variety of trees in the city’s right-of-way as part of the Urban Forestry Plan. Residential property owners are eligible for one free tree per year, to be planted in the right-of-way in front of their property. The Street Department will determine the best location for the tree. Once planted, the property owner is asked to water the tree as directed, especially during the hot summer months, or long periods without rainfall.

To view the tree brochure as well as complete a tree application, visit www.mt-pleasant.org/streets. Applications are due by March 15, 2024. PLEASE NOTE: Autumn Flame and Redpointe Maples are no longer available.

Free Tree Planting Program (UPDATE 2/28/23: There are a few trees still available.)

The City of Mt. Pleasant plants a variety of trees in the city’s right-of-way as part of the Urban Forestry Plan. Residential and commercial property owners are eligible for one free tree per year, to be planted in the right of way in front of their property. The Street Department will determine the best location for the tree. Once planted, the property owner is asked to water the tree as directed, especially during the hot summer months, or long periods without rainfall.

To receive a free tree and have it planted in the Spring, fill out a Tree Application and return it to the Division of Public Works at 320 W. Broadway Street, by March 1, 2023. View the Tree Brochure below.

City of Mt. Pleasant Christmas Tree Collection

PLEASE NOTE: Two Trash Bag Tags Needed for Curbside Christmas Tree Collection

As you are decorating for the holidays, here are a few important items to know. City of Mt. Pleasant Street Department staff will be picking up discarded Christmas trees from City residents from January 4-15, 2021. This curbside collection can be utilized by attaching two trash bag tags to the tree for a cost of $6.30. These are not special Christmas Tree Collection tags.

Trash bag tags are available for online purchase and delivery at

http://www.mt-pleasant.org/residents/online_service_center/.

Individual trash bag tags are available at GreenTree Grocery. Multiple tags can be purchased at Meijer, Ric’s, and City Hall by appointment only.

Trees are to be placed at the curb, even in areas where normal trash collection is in the alley. If you know you will be using this service, please contact the Division of Public Works with the date the tree will be curbside. Call (989) 779-5401 or email publicworks@mt-pleasant.org.

All tinsel and plastic bags must be removed, and the trunk ends of the trees face the street. Evergreen wreaths will not be collected. After January 15 trees may be taken to the Materials Recovery Facility or disposed of through the City’s brush chipping program.