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.

Prevent Costly Sewage Back-Ups

The City of Mt. Pleasant’s Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) is responsible for treating all residential and commercial sanitary sewage generated within the city limits. Lift stations assist with the transport of sewage from the collection system to the WRRF where it is treated. Recently, there have been several clogged pumps due to mop heads and other items being flushed and poured down the drains.

Your home’s plumbing and the City’s sewage collection system are designed to handle water, human waste, and toilet tissue only. Clogged pumps lead to equipment failure and can cause sewer backups, which are costly to repair. Please review the guidelines listed below.

Do not dispose of these items down drains or toilets:

Mop heads of any kind (recently found at the pump station).
Baby wipes, disposable personal wipes, towelettes, disinfecting wipes, or cloth wipes of any kind, even if the container indicates they are “flushable.”
Paper (other than toilet paper).
Medications: (Prescription or over the counter.) These may be dropped off for free at the City’s Public Safety Building, 804 E. High Street.
Feminine hygiene products of any kind.
Beauty products, Q-Tips, dental floss, makeup sponges.
Plastics of any kind.
Food
Grease of any kind, especially grease from cooking. Grease quickly congeals and clogs private sewer lead pipes and municipal sewer mains.
Garden supplies, such as pesticides or herbicides, paint, varnish, paint remover, nail polish remover, or chemicals of any kind.
Motor oil, gasoline, or any explosive material.

The items listed above should be thrown away in the trash or disposed of at a recycling center or during a community household hazardous waste collection.

The Isabella County Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), 4208 E. River Road, Mt. Pleasant, accepts motor oil for a small fee.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – 11/13/2023

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, November 13, 2023, 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 October 23, 2023.

6) Resolution in support of final approval of TCO #6-2023.

7) Resolution in support of final approval of TCO #7-2023.

8) Committed American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to revenue replacement.

9) Resolutions #1 and #2 to commence the proceedings for special assessment, tentatively determine the necessity and set a public hearing for November 27, 2023 at 7:00 pm regarding the necessity of Special Assessment District 1-2023.

10) Resolution reconfirming City of Mt. Pleasant Development License Development Districts.

11) Payrolls and Warrants.

Held a public hearing on propose 2024 Annual Operating Budget.

Accepted recommendation from LOCC regarding compensation for elected city officials and approved the Resolution setting forth the annual compensation schedule.

Adopted a Resolution approving the 2024 Operating Budget and establishing the millage rate.

Approved the Resolution supporting amended rates, fees, and charges.

Approved contract amendment with Fishbeck Engineering to provide additional services and oversight for the completion of the WRRF Rehabilitation Project.

Approved reappointments to the various boards and commissions as recommended by the Appointments Committee.

Moved to discontinue Broadway Central going forward.

Held a Work Session discussion on TNR Program.

Adjourned at 8:56 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – May 8, 2023

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, May 8, 2023 at 7 p.m.

Presentation of the 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
Presentation on Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) project.
Consider whether a public hearing to adjust the 2023 millage rate should be held.
Presentation and discussion on 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Plan.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

Click to access E-Packet%20for%20Monday,%20May%208,%202023.pdf

How to follow public meetings:

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/87354884880?pwd=K1VteEQ3Q2lTUGF2OXAzaDZnWUhJZz09

Meeting ID: 873 5488 4880

Passcode: 971366

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.

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

Brian Assmann bassmann@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

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. A 48-hour advance notice is necessary for accommodation.

City of Mt. Pleasant’s 2022 Annual Report

Economic development, infrastructure upgrades, neighborhood beautification, enhanced public safety services and outreach, recreational offerings and more are highlighted in the City of Mt. Pleasant’s 2022 Annual Report. To view the detailed report, visit: https://issuu.com/mtpleasantmi/docs/annual_report_2022_2

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – February 27, 2023

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, February 27, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Public Works Director Jason Moore gave a presentation on DWSRF.

Approved the Agenda as presented.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

2) Minutes of the special meeting of the City Commission held February 6, 2023.

3) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held February 13, 2023.

4) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held February 13, 2023.

5) Re-appointed Corey Friedrich as the representative of the Planning Commission to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

6) Bid of Central Asphalt, Inc. of Mt. Pleasant, MI for the 2023 Thin Overlay Project.

7) Bid of M & M Pavement Marking of Grand Blanc, MI for the 2023 Pavement Marking Project as well as a budget amendment.

8) Acceptance of $75,000 from the MSHDA for a neighborhood enhancement grant, authorized the Mayor to execute the necessary documents, approved program guidelines and allocation of additional funds.

9) Purchase of AMI-equipped residential water meters from Metron-Farnier, LLC of Boulder, CO.

10) Amended the Professional Services Contract with Fishbeck Engineering of Grand Rapids, MI as part of the DWSRF program application and budget amendment.

11) Contract extension with The Mannik Smith Group of Canton, MI for Professional Environmental Consulting Services and Groundwater Analysis.

12) Warrants and payrolls.

Approved contract with F & M Concrete of Dimondale, MI for the 2023 Sidewalk Project to include the base bid and bid alternate and approved a budget amendment.

Approved budget amendments for projects carried forward from 2022.

Held a work session discussion on Downtown parking.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m.