Marquette public meetings in 2024
29 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The Marquette City Commission will vote on routine approvals, including a $946,372.64 bill payment and property license applications near 305 W. Magnetic Street and 428 Fisher Street. A primary action is approving a $59,968 contract with Toole Design to plan active transportation infrastructure, which addresses increased pressure on existing bike paths from pedestrians and e-bikes. The commission will also reappoint Taylor Klipp to the Marquette County Transit Authority through Dec. 31, 2027, and consider an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate.
- Approve a $59,968 contract with Toole Design for active transportation planning (city match: $17,990.40)
- Vote on an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate
- Approve total bills payable of $946,372.64 via consent agenda
- Review applications for licenses to use city property adjacent to 305 W. Magnetic Street and 428 Fisher Street
- Reappoint Taylor Klipp as City representative on the Marquette County Transit Authority through Dec. 31, 2027
City Commission
The Marquette City Commission will consider several routine items, including the appointment of Jane Fitkin to the Planning Commission, updates on the Cliffs‑Dow development project and the Local Development Finance Authority, and a recommendation to purchase aggregate materials for up to $140,000 per year. The consent agenda includes approval of the November 25 meeting minutes, the December 9 joint work session minutes, and the total bills payable of $814,710.89.
- Appointment of Jane Fitkin to the Planning Commission (term ends 02‑15‑27)
- Cliffs‑Dow Project update by project team
- Local Development Finance Authority presentation
- Authorize aggregate material purchases up to $140,000 annually through FY 2026
- Approve total bills payable in the amount of $814,710.89
City Commission
This is a joint work session of the Marquette City Commission and Planning Commission. The primary agenda item is a general discussion on community planning and the Land Development Code. No formal decisions are expected at this work session.
- General Community Planning and Land Development Code Discussion
City Commission
The City Commission will consider a consent agenda that includes approving $2.2 million in bills, a final payment for the Community Master Plan, and a fire safety service agreement. Roll-call votes are scheduled on resolutions supporting House Bills 4274/4275 and the Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport. New business is limited to setting the 2025 meeting schedule.
- Approve total bills payable of $2,205,373.22
- Final payment of $6,163.83 for Community Master Plan
- Fire safety service agreement with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP for $12,868.94
- Resolution supporting House Bills 4274 and 4275 of 2023
- Resolution supporting Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport
City Commission
The City Commission will conduct organizational business: swear in a new commissioner, then elect a mayor and mayor pro-tem. The consent agenda includes approval of bills totaling $915,299.91, a proclamation for 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, and a resolution recognizing the Marquette County Police and Firefighters' Ball as a non-profit for charitable gaming.
- Swearing in of new commissioner
- Election of Mayor and Mayor Pro-tem
- Approval of bills totaling $915,299.91
- Proclamation for 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence
- Resolution recognizing Marquette County Police and Firefighters' Ball non-profit status
City Commission
The City Commission will consider the adoption of the Community Master Plan. The body is also reviewing several lease agreements and a proposal for concrete steps at 700 S. Lakeshore Boulevard.
- Resolution to approve and adopt the Community Master Plan
- Payment of total bills in the amount of $2,306,984.60
- Application for license to construct concrete steps adjacent to 700 S. Lakeshore Boulevard
- Scheduling of a public hearing for The Chipp Workforce Housing Brownfield Plan
- Professional services contract for Water Plant Improvement
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss a request to establish an industrial development district. The request was submitted by Able Medical Devices.
- Request to establish Industrial Development District for Able Medical Devices
City Commission
The City Commission will consider a budget adjustment for the 2024 fiscal year end and approve over $14 million in bills. The body is also deciding on several contracts, including ice and concession leases for the Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation.
- Approval of total bills payable in the amount of $14,194,248.49
- Budget Adjustment for Fiscal Year End 2024
- Co-Generation Maintenance Services not-to-exceed amount of $63,000
- Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation ice contract and concession lease agreement
- LWCF Tourist Park Day-Use Road Grant Agreement
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on the Fiscal Year 2025 General Appropriations Act. The agenda includes a consent item to approve total bills payable of $1,803,767.28 and several funding items for the YMCA and a body‑camera replacement. New business includes an audit contract for fiscal years 2024‑2026.
- Approve total bills payable of $1,803,767.28
- Public hearing and roll‑call vote on FY 2025 budget
- Consent items: Axon body‑camera replacement, KBIC and Tribal funding for YMCA
- Audit contract for fiscal years 2024‑2026
- Appointment of two Arts and Culture Advisory Committee members
City Commission
The City Commission will consider approving bills payable totaling $3,494,335.65 and funding for the Police Department and Employee Engagement Committee. The body also plans to schedule a public hearing for the FY 2025 budget.
- Approve bills payable of $3,494,335.65
- Authorize KBIC funding of $19,131.20 for Police Department radios
- Authorize Sault Ste. Marie Tribe funding of $9,185 for Police Department wireless modems
- Authorize $5,000 funding for Employee Engagement Committee Touch a Truck event
- Schedule public hearing for FY 2025 Budget
City Commission
The Marquette City Commission will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of the minutes from the August 12, 2024 regular meeting. As new business, the commission will receive a budget overview. The meeting also provides time for public comments and remarks from the commission and city manager before adjournment.
- Approve minutes of the August 12, 2024 regular Commission meeting (consent agenda)
- Budget Overview presentation (new business)
- Public comments from residents (up to three minutes per person)
City Commission
The Marquette City Commission will hold a roll‑call vote on rezoning 446 E. Crescent Street from Planned Unit Development to Mixed‑Use, a change with no fiscal effect. The meeting also includes a consent agenda that approves the July 8 minutes, $3,944,074.87 in total bills payable, and licenses for portions of the Magnetic Street and Third Street right‑of‑way. Additionally, the Commission will approve a professional services contract for an EGLE LSLR grant.
- Rezoning of 446 E. Crescent Street from PUD to Mixed‑Use (03‑REZ‑06‑24)
- Consent agenda: approve July 8, 2024 minutes
- Consent agenda: approve total bills payable of $3,944,074.87
- Licenses to use portions of Magnetic Street and Third Street right‑of‑way
- EGLE LSLR Grant – professional services contract approval
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss the Chippewa Square Housing Tax Increment Financing project. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 29, 2024, at 4:30 PM in the Commission Chambers.
- Work session on Chippewa Square Housing Tax Increment Financing
- Public comments period (3 minutes per person)
- Meeting location: Commission Chambers, 300 West Baraga Ave
City Commission
The City Commission will review proposed updates to the Land Development Code following a Planning Commission recommendation. These amendments include updated definitions for terms such as agriculture, family, and manufacturing types.
- Public Hearing: Land Development Code Amendments (Ordinance #731)
- Consent Agenda: Approval of June 24, 2024, meeting minutes
- Consent Agenda: Approval of $1,582,321.30 in total bills payable
- Public Hearing Schedule: Rezoning of 446 E. Crescent Street
- New Business: Naming of Nheena Weyer Ittner Skatepark
City Commission
The City Commission will consider a new subdivision proposal for the Hemlock Park Site Condominium. The meeting also includes several consent agenda items regarding city contracts and insurance trustees.
- Hemlock Park Site Condominium Subdivision discussion
- Approval of $3,416,913.01 in total bills payable
- Contract for CR550 Bridge over Dead River Maintenance Project with Cross General Contracting, Inc. for $146,342.00
- Appointment of Lora Kinnunen as Trustee and Sean Hobbins as Alternate Trustee for WMHIP
- Solid waste collection service contract awards for City Facilities and Special Collections
City Commission
The City Commission will review a fiscal year 2023 audit and updates regarding the Cultural Trail. The agenda includes a proposal to replace a failed HVAC condenser at Lakeview Arena.
- Fiscal Year 2023 Audit presentation
- Cultural Trail update
- Lakeview Arena HVAC Condenser Replacement ($29,875)
- Land Development Code Amendments public hearing scheduling
- Approval of total bills payable ($338,218.54)
City Commission
The City Commission will consider a public hearing regarding Single Lot Special Assessment Roll #591. The agenda also includes several items for the consent agenda and a resolution for the Michigan Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Program.
- Public Hearing: Single Lot Special Assessment Roll #591 ($2,246.22)
- Consent Agenda: Approval of bills totaling $966,737.40
- License Application: Use of city property at 517 N. Third Street for planter boxes and a ramp
- New Business: Michigan Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Program Resolution
- Purchase Agreement Extension: 600 W. Spring Street
City Commission
The Marquette City Commission and Planning Commission are holding a joint work session. The agenda includes a discussion regarding draft Land Development Code Amendments.
- Draft Land Development Code Amendments
City Commission
The City Commission will consider a request to rezone 600 W. Spring Street from Municipal to Medium Density Residential. This action is conditioned upon the sale of the property to Habitat for Humanity.
- Rezoning of 600 W. Spring Street
- Approval of bills totaling $1,346,325.32
- Ordinance 727: Regulated Flood Prone Hazard Areas
- Ordinance 729: Downtown Development Authority TIF
- Draft Community Master Plan circulation
City Commission
The City Commission will meet to vote on proposed charter amendments and various city contracts. The agenda includes appointments to the Planning Commission and the Library Board. The commission will also review ordinance 727 regarding floodprone hazard areas.
- Proposed Charter Amendments
- Professional Services Agreement for Cliffs-Dow EPA Cleanup Grant Project
- Public Art Contract for Kids Cove Dragonfly
- Ordinance 727 - Designation of Regulated Floodprone Hazard Areas
- Sugarloaf Multiuse Path Extension Project contract approval
City Commission
The City Commission will consider rezoning 756 W. Washington Street from General Commercial to a Mixed-Use district. The meeting also includes a vote on a Short-term Rental Resolution and the approval of bills totaling $603,963.89.
- Rezoning of 756 W. Washington Street from General Commercial to Mixed-Use
- Vote on Short-term Rental Resolution
- Approval of bills payable in the amount of $603,963.89
- Scheduling a public hearing for the rezoning of 600 W. Spring Street
City Commission
The City Commission is holding a work session to discuss Brownfield Tax Increment Financing for housing. No formal decisions or ordinances are listed for vote on this agenda.
- Brownfield Tax Increment Financing for Housing
City Commission
The City Commission approved a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan for the Downtown Development Authority. The decision includes instructions for staff to develop a revenue sharing plan before potentially extending the TIF through 2054.
- Approval of DDA TIF Plan #4 with a term ending in 2036
- Direction to create a revenue sharing plan prior to future TIF extension to 2054
- Approval of $1,080,256.04 in total bills payable
- Bid award and contract approval for Presque Isle Bandshell
- Bid award and budget adjustment for Tourist Park Playground
City Commission
The City Commission will vote on the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) TIF Plan #4. This plan expands the TIF district to include North Third Street and extends the current DDA TIF through 2054.
- Downtown Development Authority TIF Plan #4 roll call vote
- Approval of $2,980,512.56 in total bills payable
- Public hearing for rezoning of 756 W. Washington Street
- Purchase Agreement Extension for 600 W. Spring Street
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a work session regarding the Downtown Development Authority Tax Increment Financing Plan. This meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2024, at 4:30 PM.
- Downtown Development Authority Tax Increment Financing Plan
City Commission
The City Commission will consider a $50,000 contract for the Five-Year Recreation Master Plan. The agenda also includes an amended lease agreement with Moosewood Nature Center, Inc. to update utility terms. Other items include board appointments and a presentation on senior services.
- Contract with Dick Horton Consulting for the Recreation Master Plan up to $50,000
- Amended lease agreement with Moosewood Nature Center, Inc. regarding utility payments
- Approval of bills payable totaling $892,267.95
- Appointment of Alison Taras to the Public Art Commission
- Proclamation for Spread Goodness Day on March 8, 2024
City Commission
The Commission will consider contract approvals for the Lake Superior Shoreline Restoration Project and a dredging project. The agenda also includes several agreements related to the Marquette Maritime Museum Association and Moosewood Nature Center. Additionally, the body will designate a Certifying Officer for the Black Rock Crossing development.
- Contract approval for Lake Superior Shoreline Restoration Project
- Contract approval for PIDP dredging project
- Approval of $3,620,359.66 in total bills payable
- Designation of City Manager as Certifying Officer for Black Rock Crossing development
- Lease agreement amendment for Moosewood Nature Center, Inc.
City Commission
The City Commission will review several items including a security camera system lease, a firefighters labor agreement, and various board appointments. The agenda also includes a request for a fireworks display permit and the approval of city bills totaling $2,540,098.30.
- Approval of total bills payable in the amount of $2,540,098.30
- Lease of Synology security camera system not to exceed $39,720
- FEMA Grant Application for Fire Department Ladder Truck
- Noquemanon Trails Network - Office and Storage Lease Agreement
- Schedule Public Hearing for Downtown Development Authority TIF Plan
City Commission
The Marquette City Commission will meet to review appointments to the Housing Commission and Board of Review. The agenda also includes the approval of over $1.5 million in payable bills and a lease agreement for Noquemanon Trails Network.
- Approval of $1,564,108.46 in total bills payable
- Contract for cleaning services at the Captain’s Residence at Lighthouse Park
- Lease agreement for Noquemanon Trails Network office and storage
- Appointments to the Housing Commission and Board of Review