Marquette public meetings in 2023
27 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The City Commission will consider several items via the consent agenda, including a request from the Marquette Yacht Club to expand its bottomland agreement. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding a sister cities trip to Japan and a contract award for the Cultural Trail.
- Marquette Yacht Club bottomland expansion from 0.3 to 0.5 acres
- Ordinance 726 to repeal City Code Chapter 18 - Elections
- Presque Isle Dredging Project grant agreement approval
- Approval of total bills payable in the amount of $1,438,579.69
- Cultural Trail contract award
City Commission
The City Commission will consider the sale of city property at 600 W. Spring Street and a resolution to establish polling locations. The agenda also includes reappointments to the Planning Commission and Downtown Development Authority, along with a presentation from the DDA Executive Director.
- Sale of City Property at 600 W. Spring Street
- Approval of $1,014,495.32 in bills payable
- Purchase of a Hot Water Trailer Mounted High Pressure Jetting Unit
- Resolution to Establish Polling Locations
- Reappointments to the Planning Commission and DDA
City Commission
The City Commission will consider a request to rezone 1025 Osprey Court from a Planned Unit Development district to a Multiple-Family Residential district. This action follows the expiration of previous development rights for the Hawk's Ridge PUD. The commission will also review various appointments, bills totaling $3,037,702.79, and a request for a license to use city property for a retaining wall on Jenny Lane.
- Rezoning of 1025 Osprey Court
- Rezoning of 905 N. Lakeshore Blvd.
- Approval of bills totaling $3,037,702.79
- DPW Labor Agreement
- License to use City property for a retaining wall on Jenny Lane
City Commission
The City Commission will hold elections for the positions of Mayor and Mayor Pro-tem. The meeting also includes a procedure to fill a vacancy on the City Commission.
- Election of Mayor
- Election of Mayor Pro-tem
- Procedure to fill BLP vacancy
- Marquette Area Public Schools ice contract for $19,340
- Approval of total bills payable in the amount of $6,365,924.35
City Commission
The City Commission will review several consent agenda items including a building HVAC services contract and biogas media replacement. New business includes discussions on naming the Peg Hirvonen Bandshell and a waterfront safety warning system.
- Renew three-year Building HVAC Services Contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. for $104,610 in the first year
- Approve biogas conditioning media and testing expenditure not to exceed $35,000
- Schedule public hearing for rezoning of 905 N. Lakeshore Blvd.
- Schedule public hearing for rezoning of 1025 Osprey Court
- Approve total bills payable in the amount of $3,962,857.53
City Commission
The City Commission is conducting a public hearing to solicit input on six recommended changes to the City Charter. These proposals include adjustments to meeting schedules, anti-nepotism language, board term limits, and election procedures.
- Public hearing regarding proposed City Charter amendments
- Appointment of Allison Peters to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee
- Appointment of Mateo McNeely to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee
- Approval of bills payable totaling $8,635,131.83
- Public art contract discussion regarding Seven Grandfather Teachings
City Commission
The Commission is holding a public hearing to receive input on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget and General Appropriations Act. This budget outlines revenues and expenditures for various city funds starting October 1, 2023. The agenda also includes hearings regarding brownfield plan amendments for Cliffs Dow and Founders Landing.
- Public hearing on FY 2024 Budget and General Appropriations Act
- Cliffs Dow Brownfield Plan Amendment
- Founders Landing Brownfield Plan Amendment
- Approval of bills payable totaling $3,567,254.67
- Evaluations for City Attorney and City Manager
City Commission
The City Commission will consider several appointments to local boards and committees. The meeting includes presentations on the Charter Study Group and a downtown TIF update. Additionally, the commission will schedule public hearings for the FY 2024 budget and potential city charter amendments.
- Approval of bills payable totaling $2,549,563.04
- Scheduling public hearings for the FY 2024 budget
- Scheduling public hearings for possible city charter amendments
- Scheduling public hearings for Cliffs Dow and Founders Landing brownfield plan amendments
- Renewal of transcription services contract with iMedat, LLC
City Commission
The City Commission will consider an emergency purchase of a used fire truck to support fire department operations. The agenda also includes several consent items regarding fiscal agency for YMCA youth programs and parking licenses.
- Emergency purchase of a 2001 Pierce Enforcer pumper
- Grant of license for American Legion parking at 700 West Bluff Street
- KBIC funding of $6,000 for YMCA youth programs via city pass-through
- Sault Ste. Marie Tribe funding of $6,000 for YMCA youth programs via city pass-through
- Approval of total bills payable in the amount of $1,199,460.38
City Commission
This special meeting of the Marquette City Commission features a budget overview. The session includes discussion and comments from both the Commission and the City Manager.
- Approval of August 14, 2023, regular meeting minutes
- Budget overview discussion
City Commission
The City Commission will discuss the performance evaluation process for the City Manager and City Attorney. The agenda also includes a contract award for the Kids Cove Playground and several consent agenda items.
- Purchase of fire department radios and chargers up to $190,948.50
- Contract award and budget amendment for Kids Cove Playground
- Planned Unit Development Agreement for 480 River Park Circle - Lot 12
- Presque Isle Dredging Project NEPA Technical Services Change Order
- Appointment of Allison Clark to the Downtown Development Authority
City Commission
The City Commission will consider a new site condominium development request for "The Bluffs" on Forestville Basin Trail. The agenda also includes an environmental presentation regarding the former Cliffs-Dow property and a vote to support housing funds for Rolling Meadows Apartments.
- Site Condominium Development Request - "The Bluffs" on Forestville Basin Trail
- Environmental presentation regarding the former Cliffs-Dow Property Transaction
- Letter of Support for Rolling Meadows Apartments
- $9,833 construction change order for Presque Isle Marina
- Approval of $3,651,454.76 in total bills payable
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a preliminary Planned Unit Development for 480 River Park Circle. The proposal includes 14 live/work dwellings, a restaurant, light industrial use, and outdoor recreation areas such as camping and trails. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of this plan with conditions.
- Public hearing for 480 River Park Circle development
- Approval of $1,039,895.97 in total bills payable
- Appointment of John Stewart to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
- Special event permits for Outback Art Fair and Upper Echelon 2023
- Windstone Condominium utility easement agreement
City Commission
The Marquette City Commission is meeting to review appointments to local boards and presentations from the Local Development Finance Authority. The agenda also includes a vote on recognizing Camp UPeninsulin as a non-profit and approving utility easements for DLP Marquette General Hospital.
- Approval of $993,858.06 in total bills payable
- Resolution to recognize Camp UPeninsulin as a local non-profit
- Utility easement approval for DLP Marquette General Hospital
- GEI Change Order for Tourist Park SHPO Review
- Northern Michigan University agreement for Lakeview ice contract
City Commission
The City Commission will consider a fiscal sponsorship agreement with the Community Foundation of Marquette County for the Ellwood Mattson Park playground project. The agenda also includes approving various permits, leases, and scheduling a public hearing for a new development plan at 480 River Park Circle.
- Fiscal sponsorship for the 'Playground For All' project
- Approval of $729,847.92 in bills payable
- Public hearing schedule for 480 River Park Circle PUD
- Special event permits for International Food Fest and U.P. City Fest
- Concessionaire lease for Kuuma Sauna, LLC
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the rezoning of 1501 Division St. to a Mixed-Use district. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2022 Audit and a vote on city health insurance renewal. Additionally, the commission will consider various permits and fee adoptions.
- Rezoning of 1501 Division St. from Medium Density Residential to Mixed-Use
- Approval of bills totaling $1,106,216.59
- Adoption of Cruise Ship Fee
- Single Lot Special Assessment Roll #590 public hearing
- City Health Insurance Renewal vote
City Commission
The City Commission will consider a resolution of intent to sell the property at 601 S. Lakeshore Boulevard. The agenda also includes scheduling public hearings for rezoning at 1501 Division St and approving utility easements for the former Marquette Mall site. Additionally, the commission will review wastewater construction contracts and new marina slip rates.
- Resolution of intent to sell 601 S. Lakeshore Boulevard
- Approval of $369,378.10 in bills payable
- Proposed $4,481.00 rate for a 55-foot slip at Presque Isle Marina
- Public hearing schedule for rezoning 1501 Division St
- Wastewater solids handling construction contract
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 720, which proposes updates to land development definitions and zoning districts. The meeting also includes consideration of various consent agenda items and a new development agreement.
- Public hearing for Ordinance 720 Land Development Code Amendments
- Approval of bills payable totaling $834,090.93
- Street Improvements, Paving and Sanitary Sewer Line Replacements Project
- Founders Landing Pile Reuse Design and Construction Oversight Change Order
- Vault Development Agreement
City Commission
The Marquette City Commission and Planning Commission are holding a joint work session. The meeting includes discussions 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 bid for the Solids Handling Project and an appointment to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee. The agenda also includes reviewing sidewalk repair projects and wetland monitoring services.
- Solids Handling Project Bid (Roll Call Vote)
- $12,474.65 contract for Wetland Mitigation Monitoring and Maintenance Services
- Approval of $502,731.64 in total bills payable
- Sidewalk Repair, Extension and Safety Improvements Project
- Appointment of Richard Brebner-Derby to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee
City Commission
The City Commission will vote on establishing a Downtown Marquette Social District and the Black Rock Crossing tax exemption. The agenda also includes a proposal to relocate the Farmers Market to West Washington Street. Additionally, the commission will review land development code amendments.
- Vote on Downtown Marquette Social District
- Ordinance 721: Black Rock Crossing Tax Exemption
- Farmers Market relocation to West Washington Street
- Approval of $1,016,290.36 in bills payable
- Public hearing for Land Development Code Amendments
City Commission
The Commission will consider a resolution of intent to sell the Cliffs-Dow city property and a reimbursement agreement for the former Marquette General Hospital redevelopment. The agenda also includes several board appointments and various maintenance contracts.
- Resolution of Intent to Sell City Property, Cliffs-Dow
- Former Marquette General Hospital Redevelopment Reimbursement Agreement
- Co-generation Overhaul Maintenance Agreement up to $45,000
- Construction Materials Testing Services contract with GEI Consultants up to $18,000
- Approval of total bills payable in the amount of $1,372,842.07
City Commission
The City Commission will consider a MiNextCities Grant Agreement and discuss compensation for the City Manager and Attorney. The agenda also includes several board appointments and the approval of various consent agenda items.
- MiNextCities Grant Agreement
- Discussion regarding Manager and Attorney Compensation
- Ordinance 719 - Business Licensing
- Approval of $732,539.00 in total bills payable
- Superior Watershed Partnership lease agreement
City Commission
The Marquette City Commission will consider a request to purchase city-owned property at 601 South Lakeshore Boulevard. The meeting also includes appointments to the Presque Isle Park Advisory Committee and the Marquette Housing Commission. Additionally, the commission will vote on a letter of support for Janzen House renovations.
- Request to purchase City-owned property at 601 South Lakeshore Boulevard
- Approval of $1,283,231.58 in bills payable
- Letter of support for Janzen House renovations
- Non-profit status for Marquette American Legion Baseball
- Ordinance 718 regarding marihuana establishment licensing
City Commission
The Marquette City Commission will meet to appoint a new commissioner following the resignation of Evan Bonsall. The agenda also includes reviewing $1,566,614.81 in payable bills and discussing marijuana establishment licensing ordinances.
- Appointment of a new City Commissioner to fill the vacancy left by Evan Bonsall
- Approval of $1,566,614.81 in total bills payable
- Review of Ordinance 718 regarding Marihuana Establishment Licensing
- Request to purchase city-owned property at 601 South Lakeshore Boulevard
- Appointment of Wallace Pearson to the Presque Isle Park Advisory Committee
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an $8 million Community Development Block Grant application to demolish parts of the former Marquette General Hospital. The project aims to remove asbestos and lead paint contamination from buildings at 420 West Magnetic Street. This action is intended to address blight and prepare the site for future development.
- $8 million Community Development Block Grant application for hospital demolition
- Approval of $1,262,889.31 in total bills payable
- Appointment of Patricia Sala to the Downtown Development Authority
- Reappointment of Ryan Stern to the Downtown Development Authority
- Update on the former Cliffs-Dow Site Project
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a work session to receive an update on the Cliffs-Dow Project. The presentation will be delivered by a project team including city staff and legal counsel.
- Cliffs-Dow Project update by project team