The Mount Pleasant City Council will meet in regular session on Today (Wednesday, June 11, 2025), at 5:30 p.m. in the second-floor meeting room of City Hall, 307 E. Monroe Street. The agenda includes routine business, permit renewals for summer events, and several new developments involving trail funding, infrastructure improvements, and historical preservation.
Routine approvals include the minutes of previous meetings, payment of bills, and officer reports. Among the reports is Resolution No. 2025-50, which authorizes May fund transfers within city accounts for routine budget management.
New Business: Trails, Streets, and Asbestos Removal
The Council will then shift to several new items, beginning with Change Order #1 for the H Street Construction Project, which may reflect adjustments in scope or materials based on progress so far.
A notable development on the agenda is a resolution authorizing an application to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s State Recreational Trails (SRT) Program. If approved, the city will seek state support for the construction of the Washington-Grand Connector Trail, a proposed addition to Mount Pleasant’s trail network designed to improve non-motorized travel options and community connectivity.
Council members will also consider a resolution setting a public hearing on the proposed South Adams Street Reconstruction Project, which will cover the drawings, contract forms, specifications, and cost estimates. The public hearing date will provide an opportunity for residents to offer input on the plan before it proceeds further.
In a step toward historical preservation, the Council will review a proposal to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with McKee Construction for asbestos removal in the basement of the Second Baptist Church. The measure would help clear the way for future restoration efforts involving the historic structure.
Public Forum and Next Meeting
As is customary, a Public Forum will be held to allow citizens to speak directly to the Council about issues or concerns not listed on the agenda. The session will conclude with adjournment, and the Council will next meet in regular session on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
Residents are encouraged to attend or follow the proceedings to stay informed on local governance and upcoming community developments.