The Mount Pleasant City Council met in regular session Wednesday evening, February 25th, approving the consent agenda unanimously. Routine items included minutes, bills, and reports, all passed with all ayes.
During communications, Alan Buckert, Vice President of the Midwest Old Threshers Board of Directors, thanked the city for its continued partnership and provided updates on improvements at the grounds. Buckert said work is underway to replace a restroom west of the office, noting it is one of the first facilities visitors see when arriving by bus. Plans also include a new restroom near the EMS building by the carousel and a permanent structure for the steam engine prints east of Museum B.
Buckert also promoted the upcoming Alive After 5 event on March 11th, where this year’s entertainment lineup will be announced. He added that school tours will soon begin, giving students hands-on opportunities to learn about local heritage. Buckert reported strong attendance at the Festival of Lights, with approximately 6,500 vehicles visiting this past season.
Joy Lapp of the Historic Preservation Commission also thanked the city for its partnership. Joined by Deb Savage and Lea Bradley, Lapp explained that restoration bids for the historic Second Baptist Church came in far beyond what the group can afford. As a result, organizers are forming an independent nonprofit to facilitate the transfer and preservation of the building.
In other business, the council considered routine agenda items and scheduled its next regular meeting for Wednesday, March 11th at 5:30 p.m.