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City Commission
July 24; 7 p.m.
City Hall
According to the 2016 City of Mt.
Parks and Recreation Pleasant Water Quality Report, the
Commission City's drinking water meets all federal
July 25; 7 p.m. and state requirements.
City Hall
The Mt. Pleasant Water Department
Farmers' Market routinely monitors for a number of
July 27; 7:30 a.m. - 2 contaminants in the City's drinking
p.m. water. While it is reasonable to expect trace amounts of some
Island Park contaminants, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets
regulations which limit the levels of certain contaminants in water
Thrilling Thursday - provided by public water systems to ensure the tap water is safe to
Super Hero/Princess drink.
Extravaganza
July 27; 6 p.m. The report revealed the contaminants detected in the City's drinking
Town Center water measured well below the maximum contaminant levels (MCLs)
(Downtown) set by government regulations. For example, when testing for the
presence of fluoride, the amount of fluoride in the water cannot
Presentation of the exceed 4 parts per million (ppm). In City water, the fluoride levels
Draft Character-Based averaged at 0.7 ppm.
Code
July 27; 7 p.m. Additionally, the City's water system tested well below action levels
City Hall of the federal Lead and Copper Rule (LCR). The action level of lead is
15 parts per billion (ppb). The level of lead detected in the City's
Teen Lock-In drinking water was zero.
July 28 - 29;
8 p.m. - 8 a.m. The Mt. Pleasant Water Department constantly monitors the water
Veterans Memorial supply for various contaminants. Tests were performed for an
Library additional 130 chemicals and no detectable concentrations were
found. "At the Mt. Pleasant Water Department, we work hard to
Farmers' Market provide top quality water to every tap, and our motto, 'Good Water
July 29; Every Day,' reflects this focus," said Water Superintendent Malcolm
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fox.
City Hall
To see the full report, visit click here.
Farmers' Market
Aug. 3;
7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. PEAK Summer Campers 'unplug' outdoors
Island Park
The first week of PEAK
Summer Camp began in
Thrilling Thursday -
June and proved to be a bit
Stepping Stones
different than previous
Aug. 3; 6 p.m.
years. For the first time,
Town Center
the camp started outdoors!
(Downtown)
Held at Island Park, the
Planning Commission
camp welcomed co-
Aug. 3; 7 p.m.
founders of the local
City Hall
community organization, Unplugged Outfitters, to facilitate activities
for the kids. "We used this opportunity to 'unplug' from our devices
Farmers' Market
and do all of our programming outdoors," said PEAK Coordinator Mary
Aug. 5;
LaChance. "We focused on the kids playing together outside."
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
City Hall
The faces behind Unplugged Outfitters, Dylan Banagis and Jordan
Bruursema, spent time teaching PEAKers fun activities to do outside.
Movies by Moonlight
One of the main activities featured a do-it-yourself way to make
"Zootopia"
Aug. 5; 8:30 p.m. bubbles with rulers, string and dish soap.
City Hall
The message of Unplugged
Special Meeting of Outfitters tied in with PEAK's
the City Commission outdoorsy first week. "We're
Aug. 7; 7 p.m. encouraging people to break
City Hall away from the screen every
once in awhile," said Bruursema.
Historic District "Go outside and enjoy the world
Commission around them."
Aug. 8; 5 p.m.
City Hall Banagis and Bruursema also sent campers home with an "Unplugged
Challenge." The homework encouraged kids and parents to continue
Farmers' Market living life 'unplugged' beyond the camp's first week. The challenge
Aug. 10; included cooking a meal together, staying screen-free after camp for
7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. one night, playing a game together and writing a letter to a friend or
Island Park family member.
Thrilling Thursday - LaChance said the message resonated with campers. "Our kids
Printmaking absolutely loved the program's first week," she said. "We look forward
Aug. 10; 6 p.m. to incorporating many of the ideas into our entire Summer Camp."
Town Center
(Downtown)
Online signup and payment for brush-
Farmers' Market
Aug. 12;
chipping now available
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free brush-chipping service suspended
City Hall The City's brush-chipping program operates year-round (weather
permitting) and provides curbside or alley pick up of brush that is not
Movies by Moonlight eligible for collection by the City's weekly refuse collection.
"Lego Batman"
Aug. 12; 8:30 p.m. NEW! Residents now have the option to apply and pay for the service
City Hall using a single online form. Find the form at at this link and scroll to the
bottom of the webpage.
City Commission
Aug. 14; 7 p.m. Please note: The free brush chipping program offered to residents this
City Hall summer was recently suspended. The remaining funds from the
program were reallocated to support the emergency curbside debris
Farmers' Market collection that took place following the June flooding event.
Aug. 17;
7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Island Park City to present draft character-based zoning
TIFA/PSD Board code on July 27
Aug. 17; 8 a.m.
City Hall
Thrilling Thursday -
Supersoaker Festivus
Aug. 17; 6 p.m.
Island Park
Youth Sports and "The new code was not only specifically created for Mt. Pleasant, it
Activities was really created by Mt. Pleasant," said Mt. Pleasant City Planner
Click here for Jacob Kain. "The hundreds of residents and business owners who
registration and more participated throughout this process provided the direction that has
information. shaped the draft code. We are excited to continue moving this process
forward with the introduction of the draft code to the community."
Chipp-A-Waters Park
With 30 acres of land, Chipp-A-Waters stretches along the Chippewa
River. It's the perfect place to adventure in Mt. Pleasant! Trails and
outlooks offer the opportunity to observe nature and wildlife, and the
"Access Adventure Trail", makes it easy through an interactive tour.
Check out the park's other perks:
Canoe launch
Playground equipment
Shelter and picnic tables
GKB Riverwalk Trail
access
Restroom
60 acres
Two pavilions
Picnic tables
Grills
Open play field
Hannah's Bark Park
Horizon Park
Although Horizon Park isn't
quite as big as the others, it
still offers something for
everyone. With a paved
fitness trail, it's the ideal park
for those looking to get their
steps in!
22.5 acres
Soccer fields, softball field and tennis court
Quarter-mile paved fitness trail
Newly-constructed "Carolynn Cosan Pavilion"
Playground Equipment
Restroom
Indian Pines
Indian Pines is located outside
of the City limits and provides a
peaceful retreat from the fast
pace of daily life. With wooded
wetlands and uplands, Indian
Pines is ideal for bird-watching
and enjoying the park's beauty.
The Chippewa River bisects the
park, and undeveloped trails are
perfect for those looking to
explore nature.
80 acres
Undeveloped trails
Bird-watching
Wooded wetlands and uplands
Bring chairs, blankets and snacks, and settle in on the lawn at City Hall
(320 W. Broadway Street) for the annual outdoor movie series,
"Movies by Moonlight." All showings begin at 8:30 p.m. / dusk.
Community Reminders
Yard Waste and Lawn Care
The depositing of dirt, litter and yard waste including grass clippings,
weeds and twigs or other hazardous materials into any City street or
alleyway is prohibited.
The notice only needs to be given once per calendar year for the
conditions on any parcel in the City, and the City may mow the
property as many times as is necessary in order to meet the ordinance
standards.
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