Tag: water

City of Mt. Pleasant Water Hydrant Flushing to Begin

During Fall 2025, all water hydrants north of High Street to the north city limits will be flushed. This preventative maintenance project will begin on September 8, 2025.

Properties within the flushing perimeters may notice an occasional drop in water pressure and slight water discoloration and odor. If so, you are encouraged to remove your faucet aerators and run the water until it is clear. The water is safe to drink.

During this process water may pool over roadways. Please travel with caution and do not drive through standing water. To reduce water over the roadways, and to keep the catch basins clear, residents and landscaping companies are reminded not to rake leaves into the streets until October 27.

The proposed water main flushing schedule for the months of September and October are as follows:

Week of 9/8/2025: Area inside the borders of High Street to Broadway Street and Bradley Street to Brown Street.

Week of 9/15/2025: Area inside the borders of Broadway Street to Pickard Street and Packard Road to Bradley Street.

Week of 9/22/2025: Intersection of High Street and Adams Street north to Pickard Street.

Week of 9/29/2025: Area inside the borders of Bellows Street to Pickard Street and Oak Street to Main Street.

Week of 10/6/2025: Area inside the borders of High Street to Pickard Street and Kinney Street to Mission Street.

Week of 10/13/2025: Area inside the borders of Pickard Street to River Road and Kinney Street to Brown Street.

Week of 10/20/2025: Areas inside the borders of High Street to Pickard Street and Bradley Street to Harris Street.

Please note, this is a proposed schedule. Timing may be adjusted once the project begins. For up to date schedule information visit the web news section on the city’s website www.mt-pleasant.org, blog www.mpcityblog.com, or the city’s Facebook page.

Summary of Minutes of the 8/11/2025 City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, August 11, 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:

6) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held July 28, 2025.

7) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held July 28, 2025.

8) Award 2025-2027 Snow Hauling Contract to R & T Murphy Trucking of Mt. Pleasant, MI

9) Award 2025-2026 Leaf Hauling Contract to R & T Murphy Trucking of Mt. Pleasant, MI

10) Contract with LaFontaine Ford, of Lansing, MI for purchase of six pickup trucks with trade-in option for DPW.

11) Payrolls and Warrants.

Approved Resolution for Wellhead Protection to establish administrative procedures to be used to protect the source water of the City’s water system.

Approved the Resolution of Deficit Elimination Plan for the Self Insurance Fund including budget amendments.

Appointments to fill vacancies to City standing and special committees.

Work session discussion on animals’ ordinance to address raising chickens in the city limits.

Adjourned the meeting at 10:00pm.

Topics to Watch at the 5/27/2025 City Commission Meeting

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for TUESDAY, May 27, 2025, at 7 p.m.

  • Public hearing on the amendment and adoption of Chapter 72 of the City’s Code of Ordinances entitled, “Bicycles” regarding the usage of motorized bikes and scooters on City owned trails.
  • Public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant Water Related Infrastructure Program application and consider approval of resolution on the same.
  • Public hearing on the 2026 – 2031 Proposed Capital Improvement Plan.
  • Discussion on EPIC MRA workplace climate survey.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20Regular%20Meeting%20Tuesday,%20May%2027,%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/86254896065?pwd=qHJoz1HN3o3qC2faAvhHSUPlgipDkG.1

Meeting ID: 862 5489 6065

Passcode: 596089

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.

City of Mt. Pleasant Water Main Flushing Schedule Updated (4/22/25)

During Spring 2025, all city water mains south of High Street to Deerfield Road will be flushed. This preventative maintenance project began on April 7, 2025.

Properties within the flushing perimeters may notice an occasional drop in water pressure and slight water discoloration and odor. If so, you are encouraged to remove your faucet aerators and run the water until clear. The water is safe to drink.

During this process water may pool over roadways. Please travel with caution and do not drive through standing water.

The proposed water main flushing schedule for the month of May is as follows:

Week of 4/28/2025: THIS AREA WILL NOW BE COMPLETED BETWEEN 4/23 – 4/25/2025. Area inside the borders of Main Street to Isabella Road and High Street to Preston.

Week of 4/28: Area inside the borders of Bradley to Isabella Road and High Street to Broomfield.

Week of 5/5/2025: Area inside the borders of Crawford Road to Mission Street and Broomfield to Deerfield Road.

Week of 5/12 through the end of May: Area inside the borders of Lincoln Road to Washington Street and High Street to Broomfield.

Please note, this is a proposed schedule. Timing may be adjusted once the project begins. For up to date schedule information visit the web news section on the city’s website www.mt-pleasant.org, blog www.mpcityblog.com, or the city’s Facebook page.

Summary of Minutes of the 10/28/2024 City Commission Meeting

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

6) Minutes of the regular session of the City Commission held on October 15, 2024.

7) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held October 15, 2024.

8) MDOT Contract 2024-0364 for State Trunkline Maintenance.

9) Contract with GameTime c/o Sinclair Recreation for the 2024 Horizon Park and Chipp-A-Waters Park Playground Replacement and 2025 Installation.

10) Warrants and payrolls.

Contract for Phase I DWSRF Design and Construction Engineering to Fishbeck Engineering of Grand Rapids, MI.

Approved Deer Cull as discussed.

Conducted a Work Session discussion on Proposed 2025 Operating Budget.

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 9:53 p.m.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 8/26/2024

Summary Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, August 26, 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:

5) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held August 12, 2024.

6) Minutes of the Closed Session of the City Commission held August 12, 2024.

7) Received proposed Ordinance to amend Title V: PUBLIC WORKS, Chapter 52: WATER of the City’s Code of Ordinances to add a new section entitled Administration and Enforcement and set a public hearing for Monday, September 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. on same.

8) Received proposed Ordinance to amend Title XV: LAND USE, Chapter 152: HOUSING LICENSING CODE of the City’s Code of Ordinances and set a public hearing for Monday, September 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. on same.

9) Bid of Gateway Refrigeration, Inc., of Clare, MI for the 2024 Boiler Replacement Bid.

10) Gave support of Mid-Michigan Regional Lime Calciner Study and appointed DPW Director Jason Moore as the City Representative.

11) Approved warrants and payrolls.

Held a public hearing and passed, ordained, and ordered published Ordinance 1097 an Ordinance to amend Title IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS, Chapter 96: Nuisances, Section 96.05 LAWN MAINTENANCE; HEIGHT; REMOVAL OF NOXIOUS WEEDS of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Mt. Pleasant.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:06 p.m.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 6/10/2024

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, June 10, 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:

4) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held May 28, 2024.

5) Establish a Rail Service Advisory Committee.

6) Resolution to dissolve the Mid-Michigan Aquatic Recreational Authority.

7) Contract with Yeo & Yeo of Saginaw, MI for 2024 SAN and Host Replacement Project and budget amendment.

8) 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan.

9) Warrants and payrolls.

Held a work session discussion on utility billing shut-off ordinance.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – June 10, 2024

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, June 10, 2024, at 7 p.m.

  • Consider the establishment of a Rail Service Advisory Committee.
  • Consider approval of the proposed 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan.
  • Discussion on utility billing shut-off ordinance.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20June%2010,%202024-.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/85251083647?pwd=zetqetL6y0YE31V1IEWcqsMURp5pRw.wT1vDKRQQ-ABcAAK

Meeting ID: 852 5108 3647

Passcode: 035618

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.