Marquette public meetings in 2022
38 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The City Commission will consider appointments for the Public Art Commission and address a vacancy in the Commission. The agenda includes authorization for an $8 million Community Development Block Grant and a presentation on the Election Board. A lease with the Superior Watershed Partnership is also scheduled for approval.
- Appointment of Lauren Tilma to the Public Art Commission
- Authorization for an $8 million Community Development Block Grant
- Scheduling of a public hearing for the Community Development Block Grant
- Superior Watershed Partnership lease agreement
- Approval of bills payable totaling $1,025,375.85
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning a 0.22-acre parcel at 1000 Wright Street from Municipal to Civic. The agenda also includes discussions regarding police labor union wages and a request to purchase city-owned property at 600 W. Spring Street. Additionally, the commission will vote on bills totaling $1,336,984.93.
- Rezoning of NMU-owned parcel at 1000 Wright Street
- Discussion of Police Labor Union wages
- Request to purchase city-owned property at 600 W. Spring Street
- Approval of bills totaling $1,336,984.93
- DNR Spark Grant Application vote
City Commission
The Marquette City Commission will consider several arena lease agreements and a development agreement for Ore Dock Real Estate, LLC. The meeting also includes discussions regarding DPW and utilities labor union wages and the purchase of a used fire truck. Additionally, the commission will review bills payable totaling $4,660,684.67.
- Approval of bills payable totaling $4,660,684.67
- Purchase of a used fire truck
- DPW and Utilities labor union wages discussion
- Marquette Figure Skating Club ice contract for $40,800
- Ore Dock Real Estate, LLC development and reimbursement agreement
City Commission
The City Commission will hold elections for Mayor and Mayor Pro-tem at this meeting. The commission is also reviewing a resolution to declare the former MGH campus area as blighted to assist with an $8 million federal grant application. Other items include rezoning NMU property and addressing a commissioner vacancy.
- Blight Resolution for CDBG Application (Former MGH Campus)
- Cliffs Dow EPA Cleanup Grant Application
- Rezoning of NMU owned property at 1000 Wright Street
- Approval of bills totaling $3,235,927.17
- Procedure to fill City Commission vacancy
City Commission
The City Commission will consider an engineering services contract with Donohue and Associates Inc. and applications for licenses to use city property at 848 Cedar St. and 511 E. Prospect St. The meeting also includes the review of ice use and locker room lease agreements for the Hockey Mutineers of Marquette.
- Engineering services contract with Donohue and Associates Inc.
- License applications for city property at 848 Cedar St. and 511 E. Prospect St.
- Ice use and locker room lease agreements for Hockey Mutineers of Marquette
- Approval of $2,387,833.13 in total bills payable
- Appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Housing Commission
City Commission
The City Commission will hold public hearings on rezoning requests for Northern Michigan University property and properties at 221 and 225 W. Park Street. The agenda also includes a vote on a new water ordinance and discussions regarding various labor union wages. Additionally, the commission will review a lease agreement for the Marquette Board of Light and Power.
- Rezoning 1.1-acre NMU property from Civic to Medium Density Residential
- Rezoning 221 and 225 W. Park Street
- Vote on a new Water Ordinance
- Approval of bills totaling $8,700,627.59
- Discussion of labor union wages for City Hall, DPW, Utilities, and Supervisory staff
City Commission
The City Commission is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and General Appropriations Act. This budget covers the period from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023. Following the hearing, the Commission will consider any necessary changes to the budget.
- Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and General Appropriations Act
- Approval of $2,745,501.61 in total bills payable
- Contract for Community Master Plan Update
- Evaluation of City Attorney and City Manager
- Presque Isle Dredging Project MOU
City Commission
The City Commission is reviewing a resolution to apply for an $89,000 grant for the historic USCG Station Building rehabilitation. The meeting also includes scheduling public hearings for the FY 2023 budget and two rezoning requests. Additionally, the commission will consider approving bills totaling over $2.9 million.
- Resolution for an $89,000 SHPO grant for USCG Station Building rehabilitation
- Approval of bills totaling $2,916,887.47
- Public hearing scheduling for rezoning 1.1 acres of NMU property
- Public hearing scheduling for the FY 2023 Budget
- Public hearing scheduling for rezoning 221 and 225 W. Park Street
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a special meeting to address updates to water, sewer, and stormwater rates. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the August 29, 2022, regular meeting.
- Water, Sewer and Stormwater Rate Update
City Commission
The Marquette City Commission is reviewing professional services contracts for the Presque Isle Dredging Project. The agenda also includes approving various appointments and several items on the consent agenda, such as fire department equipment funding.
- Professional services contracts for the Presque Isle Dredging Project
- $21,992.00 in KBIC funding for Fire Department exercise equipment
- Approval of $3,357,724.98 in total bills payable
- Lease of 60 square feet at Tourist Park for kayak rentals
City Commission
The City Commission is holding a special meeting on August 25, 2022. The agenda includes a budget overview and the approval of minutes from the August 8, 2022, regular meeting.
- Budget overview
- Approval of August 8, 2022 meeting minutes
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance 7013, which proposes several amendments to the Land Development Code, including updates to sign regulations. The commission is also scheduled to vote on NFPA Fire and Life Safety Ordinances.
- Public hearing for Land Development Code amendments (Ordinance 713)
- Roll call vote on NFPA Fire and Life Safety Ordinances
- Approval of bills payable totaling $2,136,840.97
- Review of EV Smart Communities Commitment Letter
- Appointments to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and Harbor Advisory Committee
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a work session to review the annual update regarding Cliffs-Dow environmental monitoring and compliance. Aside from this update, the agenda contains only procedural items.
- Cliffs-Dow Environmental Monitoring and Compliance Annual Update
City Commission
The Marquette City Commission will discuss the performance evaluation process for the City Manager and City Attorney. The agenda also includes consideration of a PA 425 agreement with Marquette Township and a YMCA facility use agreement. Additionally, the commission will review a special event permit for the Festival of Sail.
- City Manager and City Attorney performance evaluation process
- Festival of Sail Special Event Permit
- Marquette Township PA 425 Agreement
- YMCA Facility Use Agreement
- Wastewater Plant Fire Alarm Contract/Change Order #1
City Commission
The City Commission will consider authorizing 2022 Capital Improvement Bonds and the purchase of residential curbside recycling carts. The meeting also includes several appointments to local boards and committees. Additionally, the commission will review various special event permits and city bills totaling $727,986.69.
- Resolution authorizing 2022 Capital Improvement Bonds
- Residential curbside recycling cart purchase
- Approval of $727,986.69 in bills payable
- Special event permits for Art on the Rocks and Outback Art Fair
- Appointments to the Housing Commission and Traffic-Parking Advisory Committee
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the conditional rezoning of a 27-acre parcel on Forestville Basin Trail from Conservation and Recreation to Low Density Residential. This request is part of the Blue Heron Bluffs 2 Condominium Project. The meeting also includes reviews of various special event permits and appointments.
- Conditional rezoning of Parcel 0510156 on Forestville Basin Trail
- Rezoning of property at 595 Forestville Basin Trail
- Approval of bills totaling $1,489,656.23
- Special event permits for Hiawatha Music Non-Profit and International Food Fest
- Purchase of a used fire truck
City Commission
The City Commission is considering a proposal to increase the city's operating millage from 14.9225 to 17.5604 mills. This change aims to address a revenue shortfall and would generate an estimated $1.5 million in annual revenue. For homeowners with an $80,000 taxable value, this increase represents an additional yearly payment of $211.03.
- Increase City operating millage to 17.5604 mills
- Approval of June 15, 2022 special meeting minutes
City Commission
The City Commission is meeting to consider resolutions regarding the sale of various city-owned properties. This includes a proposal from the Steve Mariucci Beacon House for 600 W. Spring Street and a request for 200 acres of Heartwood Forestland. A presentation on the city's property inventory is also scheduled.
- Proposed sale of 0.84 acre at 600 W. Spring Street for $128,000
- Proposed sale of 200 acres of Heartwood Forestland in Sands Township
- Proposed sale of property at Founders Landing
- Presentation on City Owned Property Inventory
City Commission
The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Northern Michigan University's request to vacate a section of Center Street. If approved, the City would no longer be responsible for maintaining this portion of the street once it is acquired by the university. The agenda also includes approval of bills totaling $763,864.60.
- Public hearing: Vacation of a portion of Center Street east of Presque Isle Avenue
- Approval of bills payable in the amount of $763,864.60
- 2022 Fireworks Display Permit
- Vango's, Inc. concession lease agreement
- Additions to the 2027-2029 Capital Improvement Plan
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Brownfield Plan for the redevelopment of the former hospital property. The project, led by the Northern Michigan University Foundation, involves an estimated $166 million investment for housing and commercial uses. The plan includes building demolition and infrastructure improvements such as the reconstruction of College Avenue.
- Brownfield Plan for 420 W. Magnetic Street redevelopment
- Approval of bills payable totaling $1,798,998.01
- Public hearing on Land Development Code Amendments
- MDOT Bridge Rehabilitation Grant Application
- Conditional contractor selection for Lake Superior Shoreline Restoration Project
City Commission
The City Commission is meeting to discuss the redevelopment of the former hospital on College Avenue. The agenda includes scheduling a public hearing for a Brownfield Plan to support the estimated $160 million project. This plan aims to facilitate housing and commercial uses through tax increment financing.
- Scheduling a public hearing for the Former Hospital Redevelopment Brownfield Plan
- Presentation and discussion regarding former hospital redevelopment
- Approval of May 9, 2022, meeting minutes
City Commission
The City Commission is holding public hearings for ordinances regarding foot traffic path designations and a prohibition on wildlife feeding. The commission will also consider an agreement with Marquette Township for advanced life support medical services. Other items include approving bills totaling $476,526.96 and committee appointments.
- Ordinance #707: Designating paths for foot traffic only
- Ordinance #708: Prohibiting the intentional feeding of wildlife
- Advanced Life Support Intercept Agreement with Marquette Township
- Approval of bills totaling $476,526.96
- Appointments to Presque Isle Park Advisory Committee
City Commission
The Marquette City Commission will hold a special meeting focused on a discussion regarding the operating millage. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the April 25, 2022, work session and regular meeting.
- Operating millage discussion
- Approval of April 25, 2022, commission work session minutes
- Approval of April 25, 2022, regular commission meeting minutes
City Commission
The City Commission will review a 60-month lease for Cisco network switches totaling $46,380. The meeting also includes scheduling public hearings for land development code amendments and ordinances. Additionally, the commission will address a fire truck purchase and residential recycling cart grants.
- Cisco equipment lease totaling $46,380
- Public hearings for Land Development Code Amendments
- Fire truck purchase
- Residential curbside recycling cart grants
- Appointment of Antonio Adan to the Downtown Development Authority
City Commission
The City Commission will attend a presentation by Motor Pool staff and a tour of the motor pool and fire equipment. No other substantive items are listed for this work session.
- Presentation by Motor Pool Staff
- Tour of Motor Pool and Fire Equipment
City Commission
The City Commission will consider several board appointments and approve $772,049.18 in payable bills. The agenda also includes a presentation from the Marquette Housing Commission and review of the Trucking Corridor Agreement.
- Lakeshore Boulevard restoration project contract with Smith Construction Inc. at $205,807.40
- Approval of bills payable totaling $772,049.18
- Sewer Cleaning and Televising Services for 2022-2024 Project Contract
- Wright Street Sidewalk Extension and Sidewalk Repair and Replacement Project
- Amended and Restated Trucking Corridor Agreement
City Commission
The City Commission is holding a public hearing to adopt updated fire and life safety ordinances. These updates would implement the NFPA 1 Fire Code and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code as city standards. The agenda also includes grant applications for land conservation and recreation.
- Public hearing for Fire and Life Safety Ordinances #703, #704, and #705
- Michigan Land and Water Conservation Grant Application
- Michigan Recreation Passport Grant Application
- Approval of $461,588.99 in total bills payable
- Contract Amendment #3 for BP 17-11 Solid Waste Collection Services
City Commission
The City Commission and Planning Commission are holding a joint work session. The meeting includes discussion regarding draft Land Development Code Amendments and future community planning projects.
- Draft Land Development Code Amendments
- Future Community Planning Projects
City Commission
The Marquette City Commission will consider a budget amendment for the Kids Cove Playground. The meeting also includes discussions on bridge loading analysis for overweight loads and the approval of over $1.1 million in bills.
- Budget amendment for Kids Cove Playground
- Approval of $1,130,352.37 in total bills payable
- Bridge loading analysis for oversized and overweight loads
- Public hearings for Fire and Life Safety Ordinances
- Appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Housing Commission
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a roll call vote on the Iron Ore Heritage Recreation Authority Millage. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a Memorandum of Understanding for the former hospital redevelopment. Additionally, several appointments and various consent agenda items are scheduled for approval.
- Roll call vote on Iron Ore Heritage Recreation Authority Millage
- Memorandum of Understanding for Former Hospital Redevelopment
- Approval of $770,802.99 in total bills payable
- Appointment of Nathan Frischkorn to the Planning Commission
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss rates for water, sewer, and stormwater services. The agenda also includes time for announcements and public comments.
- Water, Sewer and Stormwater Rate Discussion
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Brownfield Plan for the Ore Dock Beer Garden project at 214 S. Front Street. The plan proposes using tax increments to reimburse costs for demolition, site preparation, and infrastructure. The project involves an estimated $1.5 million in private investment.
- Public hearing for Ore Dock Brewing Company Brownfield Plan
- Approval of bills payable totaling $1,219,302.00
- Conditional rezoning request for 1651 S. Front Street
- Lease agreements for Marquette Area Public Schools and Moosewood Nature Center
- Disposition of 1435 Wright Street
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a special meeting to hear an update from the Northern Michigan University Foundation. The presentation covers due diligence findings and redevelopment opportunities at the former UP Health System - Marquette Hospital Site. The commission will also approve minutes from January 31, 2022, meetings.
- Redevelopment update for former UP Health System - Marquette Hospital Site
- Approval of Jan 31, 2022, work session minutes
- Approval of Jan 31, 2022, regular meeting minutes
City Commission
The City Commission will consider appointments to the Downtown Development Authority and Board of Review. The meeting includes presentations on waste management and Presque Isle Park. The Commission will also review several equipment purchases and lease agreements.
- Schedule public hearing for Ore Dock Brewing Company Brownfield Plan
- Approval of $1,521,170.63 in total bills payable
- Fire Truck Maintenance Agreement
- Purchase of Monroe Wing Plow and Municipal Tractor
- Dedication of McClellan Avenue and Center Street Right of Way
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss the Downtown Development Authority Third Street TIF. The agenda also includes announcements and public comments.
- Downtown Development Authority Third Street TIF discussion
City Commission
The Marquette City Commission is holding a work session to discuss the city's budget and revenue. The agenda also includes announcements and opportunities for public comment.
- Budget and revenue discussion
City Commission
This meeting is a work session for the City Commission. The agenda includes an update from the Marquette Board of Light and Power and opportunities for public comment.
- Marquette Board of Light and Power update
City Commission
The Marquette City Commission will consider appointments to the Planning Commission and the Marquette County Transit Authority. The agenda also includes trail grooming permits for the Noquemanon Trails Network and state right-of-way maintenance. The commission will vote on approving $1,132,289.23 in total bills payable.
- Approval of $1,132,289.23 in total bills payable
- Noquemanon Trails Network grooming permit for Lakeshore Boulevard corridor
- Noquemanon Trails Network grooming permit for Tourist Park
- Appointment of Nathan Williams to the Planning Commission
- Reappointment of Scott Krah to the Marquette County Transit Authority