Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – September 28, 2026

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, September 28, 2026, at 7 p.m.

  • Presentation of the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
  • Public hearing for PILOT and MSA Extension for Mill Street Landing
  • Consider prioritization and approval of submission of City requests for Fall 2026 Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe 2% allocation
  • Work session on the proposed 2027 Operating Budget

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, September 28th

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/88948056698?pwd=emMLBunjbNPXKpgiIUtagXsoBUCBW8.1

Phone dial-in: (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 889 4805 6698
Passcode: 075789

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 of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – September 14, 2026

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, September 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Mayor Wingard read and presented International Day of Peace proclamation to Donna Giuliani from the Isabella Human Rights Committee.

Finance Director Lauren Pavlowski gave an update on 2025 annual audit.

Approved the Agenda as presented. 

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

8) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held August 24, 2026;

9) Receive Fall 2026 Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribal 2% funding requests from City departments;

10) Receive proposed 2027 Annual Operating Budget and set public hearing for Monday, November 9, 2026;

11) Award contract for 2026 Slide Gate Actuator Retrofit to Systems Specialties of Bloomfield Hills, MI, and a budget amendment;

12) Award four-year contract renewal with HydroCorp of Troy, MI, for continued administration of the commercial cross connection control program, for a total contract amount of $43,191.64;

13) Award 2026 Analytical Equipment Annual Service Agreement to Hach Company of Loveland, CO;

14) Payrolls & Warrants.

Approved the Resolution to amend 2026 Operating Budget

Approved the selection of Spire Development for the construction of Mill Street Landing affordable housing project at 410 Mill Street, 200 Walnut Street and 208 Walnut Street, receive the proposed Amendment to PILOT Ordinance No. 1092, its accompanying Resolution, and MSA Agreement, and set a public hearing for Monday, September 28, 2026 to consider the PILOT extension.

Authorized remaining unpaid funds on the Nelson Park mill and overlay contract be obligated to Granite Re, Inc., or to a completion contractor arranged under the performance bond, and that staff may then proceed with termination and the surety demand.  

Directed staff to do an analysis of costs for city bathrooms and public bathrooms.

Accepted a presentation by Harsna Chahal, a CMU Medical Student regarding providing free feminine products in city restrooms.  

Conducted a work session discussion on responsible contract language in the City’s Purchasing Policy.

Adjourned the meeting at 10:12 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – September 14, 2026 

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, September 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. 

  • Update on 2025 Annual Audit by Finance Director Lauren Pavlowski. 
  • Receive proposed Annual Operating Budget for 2027 and set a public hearing for November 9, 2026. 
  • Request for developer selection & PILOT and MSA Extension for Mill Street Landing and consider setting a public hearing for September 28, 2026. 
  • Discussion on ordinance on providing free menstrual products in City restrooms. 
  • Work Session discussion on responsible contracting language in the City’s purchasing policy. 

To view the entire meeting packet visit:   

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, September 14th 

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/83717720281?pwd=IFaylqITQO7T91ff0c363RIrXZzPLy.1

Meeting ID: 837 1772 0281 
Passcode: 552908 
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 8/10/2026 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, August 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Removed Item #6 “Initial draft of Tenants Rights Committee resolution.” from the Agenda.

Approved the Agenda as amended. 

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

8) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held July 27, 2026;

9) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held July 27, 2026;

10) Award the Professional Services Agreement with Fishbeck for the WRRF Mechanical Equipment Replacement Study and authorized the City Manager to execute on the same;

11) Payrolls & Warrants.

Appointed Padraic McMeel to the CBD/TIFA Board as recommended by the Appointments Committee.

Approved Resolution for the proposed easement for Consumers Energy on City park property within the Chippewa River Corridor.

Conducted a Work Session discussion on Consumers Energy Renewable Energy program.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m.

Summary of Minutes from the 7/27/2026 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, July 27, 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.

Item #8 was removed from the Consent Calendar. 

Approved the Consent Calendar as amended.  

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

9) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held July 13, 2026;

10) Payrolls & Warrants.

Approved the termination of the Planned Residential Development Agreement (PRD) for the southwest corner of Crawford and Broomfield.  

Set a public hearing for August 24, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. to allow for public input and to consider the rezoning of properties located southwest of Crawford and Broomfield, from PRD (Planned Residential Development) to multiple hardline zoning districts.  

Set a public hearing for August 24, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. to allow for public input and to consider proposed amendment to Table 154.405.A of the Zoning Ordinances as it relates to SD-U University Special District rules.  

Approved a budget amendment for the 2026 City Hall Retaining Wall & Streetscape Replacement Project in the general fund.

Approved the resolution to adopt agenda format as required by Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances. 

Referred participation in Consumers Energy Renewable Energy program back to a work session for additional discussion on price comparisons to current energy rates and potential and projected rates for use in the future. 

Approved the July 13, 2026 regular meeting minutes as amended.

Work Session discussion regarding letter submitted by a community partner concerning housing related concerns, the Tenants Rights Committee, and related steering committee efforts.  Draft Resolution N was reviewed and discussed.

Approved and conducted Closed Session pursuant to subsection 8(h) of the Open Meetings Act to consider material subject to attorney-client privilege.

Adjourned the meeting at 11:48 pm.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – July 27, 2026

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, July 27, 2026, at 7 p.m.

  • Consider the next steps for properties located at the southwest corner of Crawford and Broomfield, including ending the current Planned Residential Development agreement and scheduling public hearings on proposed zoning changes for the site and updates to University Special District zoning rules.
  • Consider approval of the budget amendment for the 2026 City Hall Retaining Wall & Streetscape Replacement Project of $118,651 in the general fund.
  • Consider participation in Consumers Energy Renewable Energy program.
  • Discussion on animals’ ordinance to address raising chickens in the City limits.
  • Work Session discussion on letter from community partner regarding housing-related concerns as it relates to Tenants Rights Committee.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, July 27th

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/83966405945?pwd=kledxUzdTXe1R3iTKVBxiHA1KePXmJ.1

Meeting ID: 839 6640 5945

Passcode: 556277

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 6/22/2026 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, June 22, 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.

Item #6 was removed from the Consent Calendar. 

Approved the Consent Calendar as amended.  

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar: 

2) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held June 8, 2026;

3) Removed from Consent Calendar;

4) Payrolls & Warrants.

Discussed the future of the former Mt. Pleasant Center Property.  No action taken.

Authorized the Mt. Pleasant Police Department to enter into an agreement with Axon Technology through December 1, 2036, and authorized Director of Public Safety Paul Lauria to execute the contract.  

Work Session discussion on Consumers Energy Renewable Energy Program.

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

Adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m.

Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – June 22, 2026

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2026, at 7 p.m.

  • Discussion on the future of the former Mt. Pleasant Center Property.
  • Work Session on Consumers Energy Renewable Energy Program.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, June 22nd

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/86326263434?pwd=9m6nOf8Agl5siSwdcsdkFsbjumoyW1.1

Meeting ID: 863 2626 3434
Passcode: 948976
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 6/8/2026 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, June 8, 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.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar: 5) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held May 26, 2026;

6) Minutes of the closed session of the City Commission held May 26, 2026;

7) Approved the 2027-2032 CIP;

8) Awarded the 2026 Wireless Access Point Replacement project to Yeo & Yeo with an Information Technology budget amendment;

9) Payrolls & Warrants.

Authorized additional funds for the easements for the North Pathway Project. 

Denied Motion to adopt the Resolution to pardon Mt. Pleasant bear as presented.  

Reworked the resolutions presented regarding the bear to create a new resolution with the removal of the term “pardon” from the original resolution.

Held a work session discussion on animals ordinance to address raising chickens in the City limits.

Adjourned the meeting at 9:21 p.m.

Summary of Minutes from the 5/11/2026 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Summary of Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, May 11, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room, 320 W. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with virtual options.

Introduced Public Safety Crisis Liaison Kate Mitchell.

Mayor Wingard read and presented a proclamation recognizing May 17 through 23, 2026 National Public Works Week.

Approved the Agenda as presented.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

3) Minutes of the regular meeting of the CC held April 27, 2026;

4) Approval of fourth amendment to the existing agreement with Isabella County regarding the operation and management of the MRF;

5) Renewal of MMRMA insurance coverage for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027;

6) Award contract for 2026 Non-Destructive Condition Assessment of Water Main Transmission Lines contract to Mueller of Atlanta, GA on a unit-price basis;

7) Payrolls & Warrants. Held a Public Hearing and passed, ordained and ordered published Ordinance No. 1112, an Ordinance amending Table 154.405.A District Standards: SD-I Industrial Special District pertaining to Screens, to increase the maximum screen height not at Frontage or Adjacent to Civic Space from six feet to eight feet.

Contract with BS&A Software to upgrade accounting software from .NET version to Cloud version.

No action taken on 2026 millage rate.

Held a Work Session discussion on proposed 2027 – 2032 CIP

Adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m.