Marquette public meetings in 2025

City Commission

The City Commission will review a liquor license application for a combined laundromat and bar at 629 North Third Street. The body will also vote on several board appointments and a series of consent agenda items including equipment purchases.

• New liquor license application for Sips and Suds, LLC at 629 North Third Street
• Approval of total bills payable in the amount of $1,150,684.22
• Purchase of a roll-off leaf vacuum
• Police video storage system procurement
• Appointments to the LDFA, MBRA, PAC, and DDA

Public Art Commission

The commission unanimously excused the absences of Lauren Tilma and Amy Stephens. The agenda was approved after removing item C from New Business. The minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting were approved with minor typo corrections. The commission also unanimously adopted a schedule to hold MPAC meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM.

• Excused absence of Lauren Tilma and Amy Stephens – motion carried unanimously
• Approved agenda with removal of item C from New Business – motion carried unanimously
• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes with minor typo corrections – motion carried unanimously
• Adopted MPAC meeting schedule: second Wednesday each month at 6:00 PM – motion carried unanimously

Traffic-Parking Advisory Committee

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. It voted to move future TPAC meetings to 5:15 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. The committee passed a motion to re‑evaluate and improve the city’s snow‑removal strategy, including reviewing sidewalk plow maps and expanding enforced snow‑removal zones. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Agenda approved (motion by Norman, seconded by Paupore)
• Previous meeting minutes approved (motion by Bates, seconded by Norman)
• Meeting time changed to 5:15 p.m. third Tuesday monthly (decision)
• Snow‑removal strategy re‑evaluation motion passed (all in favor)

City Commission

The City Commission will review the use of city facilities for temporary overflow shelter guests. The body is also deciding on the 2026 meeting schedule and reviewing city ordinances regarding purchasing, contracting, and publication.

• Payment of total bills in the amount of $1,889,261.25
• Proposed 2026 City Commission Meeting Schedule
• Review of Publication and Communication and Purchasing and Contracting ordinances
• Reappointment of Barb Owdziej to the Marquette County Transit Authority
• Discussion on contract for Room at the Inn to use Presque Isle Pavilion as overflow shelter

The Commission unanimously excused absent Commissioner Cody Mayer. They approved the agenda and the consent agenda, which included approving the November 24 minutes and $1,889,261.25 in bills payable. They approved the reappointment of Barb Owdziej to the Marquette County Transit Authority. They authorized the City Manager to discontinue work on a contract to use Presque Isle Pavilion for overnight overflow shelter.

• Excused Commissioner Cody Mayer (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including $1,889,261.25 bills payable (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Barb Owdziej to Marquette County Transit Authority (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to discontinue Presque Isle Pavilion shelter contract (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission and Planning Commission will meet jointly to discuss agenda items. The session is open to public comment, with a limit of three minutes per speaker.

• Joint work session between City and Planning Commissions
• Public comments limited to three minutes per person
• Meeting location: Commission Chambers, 300 West Baraga Ave

The commission and planning commission held a joint work session to discuss planning updates, transportation coordination, and housing issues. Public comments were heard from three residents. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from June 5, 2025 and October 23, 2025. It also approved variance request 05-VAR-12-25 for 911 W. Ridge Street by a 7‑0 vote. Finally, the Board changed the 2026 meeting date from July 2 to July 9, also by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved October 23, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved variance 05-VAR-12-25 for 911 W. Ridge St. (7-0)
• Approved change of 2026 BZA meeting date from July 2 to July 9 (7-0)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts & Culture Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda and the November 2025 minutes unanimously. A motion to excuse absent member Travis Gerhart was approved. The committee adopted a regular schedule of meeting on the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. for 2026 and then adjourned the meeting.

• Excused Travis Gerhart's absence (motion approved)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted monthly meeting schedule for 2026 (first Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the November 18 minutes, each by an 8‑0 vote. Commissioners agreed on a list of topics to present at the December 8 City Commission‑Planning Commission joint work session. Staff presented draft Land Development Code amendment items, which the commission found acceptable pending final review.

• Approved agenda (8-0)
• Approved November 18 minutes (8-0)
• Decided list of items for Dec 8 joint work session
• Found draft Land Development Code amendment items acceptable

Police-Fire Pension Board

The Police/Fire Pension Board approved its agenda and the October 28, 2025 meeting minutes, both by a 2‑0 vote. Members excused Archocosky from the meeting (2‑0). The board voted to renew its MAPERS membership for 2026 at $200 (2‑0). Financial reports for October 31 and September 30, 2025 were received, reviewed, and filed.

• Excused Archocosky (2-0)
• Approved agenda (2-0)
• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Renewed MAPERS membership for 2026 at $200 (2-0)

Board of Light and Power

The Board voted Dave Campana as Chair (5‑5) and Rick Holmes as Vice‑Chair/Secretary (4‑5). It then unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the October 25 minutes, and bills payable totaling $5,181,586.85 with future commitments of $2,887,262.22. The Board also unanimously approved the 2026 meeting schedule and a $35,720 purchase of underground contractor services from Northern Utility.

• Dave Campana elected Chair (5/5 votes)
• Rick Holmes elected Vice‑Chair/Secretary (4/5 votes)
• Agenda approved unanimously
• October 25, 2025 minutes approved unanimously
• Bills Payable of $5,181,586.85 and future commitments of $2,887,262.22 approved unanimously
• 2026 Board Meeting Schedule approved unanimously
• Purchase of Underground Contractor Services from Northern Utility for $35,720 approved unanimously

Marquette Housing Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and voted to table approval of the September 23, 2025 minutes until the next meeting. The board approved the consent agenda, which covered reports, financial statements, and check approvals. The commission unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-1 establishing a policy for public participation in meetings. The 2026 board meeting calendar was approved.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Tabled approval of Sep 23, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 2026-1 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 board meeting calendar (motion carried)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a consent agenda that includes approving $670,224.64 in bills, a five-year lease for Cisco fiber ring switches at $31,560, and a $750.74 change order for the Peg Hirvonen Bandshell. The meeting also includes presentations on a gift from sister city Kajaani, Finland, and an Election Board update, plus an appointment to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee.

• Approve total bills payable of $670,224.64
• Authorize five-year Cisco switch lease at $526/month, total $31,560
• Approve change order four for Peg Hirvonen Bandshell at $750.74 for a pass-through window
• Receive presentation on Kajaani, Finland gift from Sister City chair
• Appoint Kendal Mentink to Arts and Culture Advisory Committee for term ending 06-01-28

The commission unanimously excused Commissioner Mayer and approved the meeting agenda with an added item to direct staff for the Presque Isle Pavilion. It approved the consent agenda, which included $670,224.64 in bills payable. It voted 6‑0 to direct staff to develop a contract allowing Room at the Inn to use the pavilion as an overnight overflow shelter for up to ten individuals in December.

• Excused absent Commissioner Mayer (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with addition to direct staff for Presque Isle Pavilion (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including $670,224.64 in bills payable (unanimous)
• Directed staff to develop contract for Room at the Inn to use Presque Isle Pavilion as a temporary overnight shelter (6‑0)

City Commission

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific policy decisions or legislative items are listed for discussion.

The commission discussed a request from Room at the Inn to house up to ten overflow shelter guests in a city facility. Commissioners generally agreed the Baraga Gym was not a viable option. They indicated support for staff to develop an operational plan and contract for possible temporary use of the Presque Isle Pavilion. No formal vote tally was recorded.

• Baraga Gym deemed likely not viable (commissioners agreed)
• Staff directed to explore operational plan and contract for temporary use of Presque Isle Pavilion (commissioners supported)

Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Advisory Board

The Advisory Board moved to excuse the three absent members, to approve the meeting agenda, and to approve the October 16, 2025 minutes. All three motions were approved unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Excused absent members (Leonard Bodenus, Chris Lucas, George Patrick) – approved 3-0
• Approved agenda – approved 3-0
• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes – approved 3-0

Peter White Public Library Board

The board approved the meeting agenda (5‑0) and the October 21 minutes (3‑0, two abstentions). It approved October 2025 bills totaling $273,191.22 (5‑0). The board adopted the 2025‑2026 fax fee schedule, keeping a $10 maximum per outgoing fax (5‑0). The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Agenda approved (5-0)
• October 21 minutes approved (3-0, two abstentions)
• October 2025 bills of $273,191.22 approved (5-0)
• Fee Schedule 2025-2026 approved, $10 max per outgoing fax (5-0)
• Meeting adjourned (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The edited minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting were approved, with Amy Maus and Christopher Jason abstaining. The 2026 meeting calendar was amended, moving the December date to the 14th. The Marina Fiscal Policy item was tabled until December.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved edited October 20 minutes (passed, 2 abstentions)
• Approved amended 2026 PRAB calendar (December date moved to 14th)
• Marina Fiscal Policy recommendation tabled until December

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct elections for Mayor and Mayor Pro-tem and administer oaths of office to new commissioners. The body will also consider several consent agenda items, including police equipment and contract extensions.

• Election of Mayor and Mayor Pro-tem
• Approval of bills payable totaling $4,515,750.95
• Purchase of 36 Glock 45 MOS 9mm weapon systems from Kiesler Police Supply
• Toole Design contract extension

The City Commission unanimously appointed Paul Schloegel as Mayor and Jeremy Ottaway as Mayor Pro Tem for the coming year. The agenda and the entire consent agenda were approved without dissent. The consent agenda included approval of the October 27, 2025 meeting minutes, payment of $4,515,750.95 in bills, a Handgun Weapon System purchase, and a Toole Design contract extension.

• Appointed Paul Schloegel as Mayor (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeremy Ottaway as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved the Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the October 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved total bills payable of $4,515,750.95 (unanimous)
• Approved Handgun Weapon System Purchase (unanimous)
• Approved Toole Design Contract Extension (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority approved a request to support a 50‑mile bike race pending insurance. It also approved the 2026 health, dental and vision insurance budget and renewed the Executive Director's contract effective Dec. 1, 2025. Additional routine items such as the agenda, consent agenda and meeting adjournment were also approved.

• Approved board absences (motion passed)
• Approved agenda (motion passed)
• Approved consent agenda with October bills and financial reports (motion passed)
• Approved event support for 2026 50‑mile bike race, contingent on insurance (motion passed)
• Approved 2026 health/dental/vision insurance budget of $77,980 (motion passed)
• Approved renewal of Executive Director contract effective Dec. 1, 2025 (motion passed)
• Approved meeting adjournment (motion passed)

Traffic-Parking Advisory Committee

The Traffic/Parking Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. No substantive actions or policies were adopted. The committee then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (motion by Paupore, seconded by Combs)
• Minutes approved (motion by Paupore, seconded by Combs)
• Meeting adjourned (motion by Paupore, concurred by committee)

City Planning Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda (5‑0) and the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting (3‑0 with two abstentions). It then approved the proposed 2026 Planning Commission meeting dates (5‑0). No other actions were formally decided.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved October 07, 2025 minutes with changes (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved proposed 2026 Planning Commission meeting dates (5-0)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts & Culture Advisory Committee excused two absent members, approved the meeting agenda and the October 2025 minutes, and adjourned the meeting. All motions were carried unanimously or with approval as noted.

• Excused Walker Derby (motion approved)
• Excused Travis Gerhart (motion approved)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Police-Fire Pension Board

The Police/Fire Pension Board approved its agenda and the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It approved an $11,300 payment to Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company. The board authorized the treasurer to sign the 2026 actuarial services and GASB 67/68 agreement. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved $11,300 invoice to Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company (3-0)
• Authorized treasurer to sign 2026 actuarial services & GASB 67/68 agreement (3-0)

Board of Light and Power

The Board unanimously approved the September 16 meeting minutes and the agenda. It also approved bills payable of $8,561,170.87 and future cash commitments of $4,427,453.66. Several equipment purchases were approved, including a service truck and multiple MEC parts. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved September 16, 2025 regular and special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for the October 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved bills payable of $8,561,170.87 and future cash commitments of $4,427,453.66 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Ram 5500 Service Truck for $164,500.00 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of spare MEC cylinder head for $74,926.17 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of MEC exhaust bellows for $50,463.85 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of MEC replacement pilot fuel pump for $40,759.83 (unanimous)
• Excused absent members J. Sonderegger and J. Irby from the meeting (unanimous)

Local Development Finance Authority

The board approved the meeting agenda and the July 21, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. It approved a $1,980,452.51 distribution of Tax Increment Financing funds to Innovation Marquette Enterprise Corp. The board also adopted the proposed 2026 meeting schedule unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimously)
• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Approved $1,980,452.51 TIF fund distribution to Innovation Marquette Enterprise Corp (unanimously)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (unanimously)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on closing out a $9.4 million CDBG grant for the former hospital demolition and on a conditional rezoning of 1700 Division Street from Mixed-Use to General Commercial. They will also vote on consent agenda items including a $4.8 million bills payable, fee schedule amendment, winter parking ban, and a plow truck purchase.

• CDBG closeout resolution for former MGH demolition project ($8M grant, $1.4M private funds)
• Ordinance #25-13: conditional rezoning of 1700 Division St from Mixed-Use to General Commercial (Planning Commission recommended 5-0)
• Approve total bills payable of $4,797,165.72
• Winter parking ban resolution with roll call vote
• Plow truck purchase (new business)

The City Commission voted to deny Ordinance #25-13, which sought to rezone 1700 Division Street from Mixed‑Use to General Commercial with conditional rezoning. The commission also approved the closeout of a CDBG‑funded project, adopted the consent agenda, and authorized the purchase of a Peterbilt plow truck up to $265,000. All votes were unanimous.

• Denied Ordinance #25-13 (conditional rezoning of 1700 Division St) – unanimous
• Approved resolution to close out CDBG project – unanimous
• Approved the Consent Agenda (including $4,797,165.72 bills, marketing plan, etc.) – unanimous
• Authorized purchase of one Peterbilt plow truck (cost not‑to‑exceed $265,000) – unanimous
• Appointed Johanna Worley to Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (term ending 06‑01‑28) – unanimous
• Appointed Jacob Guter to Planning Commission (terms ending 02‑15‑26 and 02‑15‑29) – unanimous
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented – unanimous
• Approved Winter Parking Ban Resolution (part of consent agenda) – unanimous

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Marquette Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved the 25‑ft curb cut, driveway separation, and 9.49‑ft rear‑yard variances requested for 401 W Washington St. (case 04‑VAR‑10‑25). The vote was 5‑0. Approval is conditional on the City Commission granting a license for the proposed encroachment into the Washington Street right‑of‑way.

• Approved 04‑VAR‑10‑25 curb cut, driveway separation, and rear‑yard variances (5‑0)
• Approval conditioned on City Commission license for right‑of‑way encroachment

Peter White Public Library Board

The board approved the meeting agenda and the September 30, 2025 minutes, each by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the September 2025 bills totaling $261,313.97 with a 3‑0 vote. The 2026 holiday and closing schedule and the 2026 board meeting dates were each approved unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved September 30, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved September 2025 bills totaling $261,313.97 (3-0)
• Approved 2026 Holiday and Closing Schedule (3-0)
• Approved 2026 Board Meeting Dates (3-0)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda unanimously. The board also approved the corrected September 15 minutes, with Todd Leigh abstaining. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved corrected September 15 minutes (abstention by Todd Leigh)

Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Advisory Board

The Advisory Board approved its meeting agenda and the September 18, 2025 minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved the fiscal year 2026 per‑unit rate of $3.026 per KGAL, also by a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were voted on during this meeting.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved per unit rate $3.026 per KGAL for FY2026 (4-0)

Marquette Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Authority unanimously approved distribution of FY ’26 Brownfield TIF reimbursements to project developers. It ratified language changes to the Former Hospital Redevelopment Brownfield Plan Amendment. Several bond‑related payments were approved, including $100,065.63 for Founders Landing Pier Redevelopment, $506,266.25 for DLP MSC Street Improvement bond interest, $218.75 for a groundwater‑monitoring invoice, $10,251.60 for consulting services, and $600 for paying‑agent fees.

• Authorized FY ’26 Brownfield TIF revenue distribution (unanimous)
• Ratified language changes to Former Hospital Redevelopment Brownfield Plan Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $100,065.63 Founders Landing Pier Redevelopment and Baraga Street bond debt service payment (unanimous)
• Approved $506,266.25 DLP MSC Street Improvement bond interest payment (unanimous)
• Approved $218.75 Cliffs Down TriMedia groundwater‑monitoring invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $10,251.60 Mac Consulting Service invoices (unanimous)
• Approved $600 Founders Landing CIP and RZFB paying‑agent fees (unanimous)

Traffic-Parking Advisory Committee

The Traffic‑Parking Advisory Committee approved a recommendation that the City of Marquette and Northern Michigan University develop a formal pedestrian‑safety plan for Presque Isle Avenue between Waldo and Norwood Streets. The committee also adopted an ordinance to restrict e‑bikes on city sidewalks, with five members voting in favor and one against.

• Pedestrian safety plan recommendation for Presque Isle Ave adopted (unanimous)
• E‑bike sidewalk restriction ordinance adopted (5‑1)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider the appointment of Nicolaas Vermaat to the Planning Commission and approve over $1 million in bills. The body will also review several lease agreements and construction change orders for the Peg Hirvonen Bandshell.

• Approval of total bills payable in the amount of $1,083,729.03
• Appointment of Nicolaas Vermaat to the Planning Commission
• Peg Hirvonen Bandshell professional services and construction contract change orders
• Lease agreements with Marquette Area Public Schools and Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation
• Scheduling of a public hearing for CDBG Closeout

The City Commission unanimously approved the appointment of Nicolaas Vermaat to the Planning Commission for an unexpired term ending February 15, 2028. Travel reimbursements for the Michigan Municipal League Convention were approved for the mayor, mayor pro tem, and four commissioners, each passing with a 4‑0 vote (abstentions noted where applicable). All motions were carried without opposition.

• Approved appointment of Nicolaas Vermaat to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved travel reimbursement for Mayor Hanley $144.00 (4-0, Schloegel abstained)
• Approved travel reimbursement for Mayor Pro‑Tem Schloegel $98.00 (4-0, Schloegel abstained)
• Approved travel reimbursement for Commissioner Gottlieb $698.80 (4-0, Gottlieb abstained)
• Approved travel reimbursement for Commissioner Larson $337.40 (4-0, Larson abstained)
• Approved travel reimbursement for Commissioner Mayer $698.89 (unanimous)
• Approved travel reimbursement for Commissioner Ottaway $642.98 (4-0, Ottaway abstained)

Downtown Development Authority

The board approved funding up to $7,500 for a facade grant at 329 W. Washington St. It also approved an 8:00 a.m. street closure for the New Year’s Eve ball drop, selected Forsberg Flowers for the evergreen basket contract, and awarded the snow removal contract to Enright Excavating for $71,000. The parking committee decided to continue the employee parking grant for 2026, and the board approved both the agenda and the consent agenda.

• Approved agenda (motion passed)
• Approved consent agenda with minutes, bills, and financial reports (motion passed)
• Approved facade grant up to $7,500 for 329 W. Washington St. (motion passed)
• Approved 8:00 a.m. Dec 31 street closure for New Year’s Eve ball drop (motion passed)
• Approved Forsberg Flowers for evergreen basket contract (motion passed)
• Awarded snow removal contract to Enright Excavating for $71,000 (motion passed)
• Continued employee parking grant for 2026 (committee decision)

Public Art Commission

The commission unanimously excused Amy Stephens' absence, approved the meeting agenda, and approved the September 10 minutes. The Freedom Monument project was approved to move forward, and the commission authorized MPAC to request donated funds for the monument. A contract for Father Marquette statue maintenance was also approved.

• Excused Amy Stephens' absence (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Freedom Monument project to proceed
• Authorized MPAC to request donated funds for Freedom Monument (all in favor)
• Approved contract for Father Marquette statue maintenance

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts & Culture Advisory Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda, approved the September minutes, and then unanimously adjourned the meeting at 6:27 p.m. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The commission voted 7‑0 to adopt the agenda, adding a presentation on a pedestrian and bicycle traffic study for Presque Isle Avenue. It also approved the minutes of the September 16, 2025 meeting with corrections, again by a unanimous 7‑0 vote. Staff announced that the October 21, 2025 meeting will be cancelled because there is no business to conduct.

• Approved agenda with added item 6.A (pedestrian/bicycle study) (7-0)
• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes with corrections (7-0)
• Cancelled October 21, 2025 meeting (no business)

Peter White Public Library Board

The board approved the August 2028 bills totaling $289,475.49 and adopted year‑end budget adjustments for FY2024/2025, creating a $50,000 surplus payment to MERS and adding about $16,800 to the fund balance. It also approved the new AFSCME collective bargaining agreement effective October 1 2025 and authorized wage increases for administrative staff, library pages, and the Library Director, all effective October 1 2025, with a conditional lump‑sum for the Director in September 2026. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved August 2028 bills totaling $289,475.49 (5-0)
• Approved FY24/25 year‑end budget adjustments, including $50,000 surplus to MERS and $16,800 added to fund balance (5-0)
• Approved AFSCME contract effective Oct 1 2025‑Sep 30 2028 (5-0)
• Approved $0.25/hr plus 6% wage increase for administrative staff effective Oct 1 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Library Pages wage increase to $13.29/hr effective Oct 1 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Library Director 3% wage increase effective Oct 1 2025 with possible $3,218.80 lump‑sum in Sep 2026 if funding permits (5-0)

City Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings on the FY2026 budget, a brownfield plan amendment for the former Marquette General Hospital, and a rezoning at 480 River Park Circle. Following public comment, the Commission will vote on the budget and other items, including a consent agenda with contracts totaling $12.1 million and a police labor agreement. New business includes resolutions on solid waste collection and the city's strategic plan.

• FY2026 General Fund budget of $26,562,330 with a proposed millage rate of 17.4076 mills
• Former MGH brownfield plan amendment shifting $5M+ from demolition to integrated parking
• Rezoning of 480 River Park Circle
• Police labor agreement (consent agenda item 7.m)
• Total bills payable of $12,143,419.75 (consent agenda item 7.c)

The commission unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and General Appropriations Act. It also approved the amendment to the former Marquette General Hospital Brownfield Plan, directing the city manager to prepare a development agreement for a $200 million project. Additional actions included rezoning 490 River Park Circle to Industrial‑Manufacturing, adopting a solid‑waste parking resolution, and approving the city’s strategic plan for FY 2026‑28 and contract adjustments for the city attorney and manager. All consent‑agenda items, including $12,143,419.75 in bills payable, were approved.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and General Appropriations Act (unanimous)
• Adopted Brownfield Plan amendment for former MGH site, directing development agreement (unanimous)
• Rezoned 490 River Park Circle to Industrial‑Manufacturing (unanimous)
• Approved Solid Waste Collection Parking Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved City Strategic Plan for FY 2026‑28 (unanimous)
• Approved City Attorney contract amendment with 5% salary increase (unanimous)
• Approved City Manager contract amendment with 5% salary increase, term extension to Sep 30 2028, and modified severance (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including $12,143,419.75 bills payable (unanimous)

Election Board

The Marquette City Election Board unanimously approved its agenda and the minutes from the July 24 meeting. It appointed election, AV counting board, and early voting inspectors for the November 2025 and 2024 elections and gave the City Clerk authority to add inspectors as needed. The board also directed staff to process absentee ballots on October 31, with work to be completed by 3 p.m. on November 4.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Election Inspectors for Nov 4, 2025 election; City Clerk may add inspectors (unanimous)
• Appointed AV Counting Board Inspectors for Nov 5, 2024 Presidential election; City Clerk may add inspectors (unanimous)
• Directed processing of absentee ballots on Oct 31, work to start by noon and finish by 3 p.m. Nov 4 (unanimous)
• Appointed Early Voting Inspectors for Nov 5, 2024 Presidential election; City Clerk may add inspectors (unanimous)

Marquette Housing Commission

The commission voted to table agenda items 5 and 9. It approved the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-10 setting the Fair Market Rent. The closed‑session item was also tabled.

• Table agenda parts 5 and 9 (motion carries)
• Approve August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carries)
• Approve Resolution 2025-10 Fair Market Rent (unanimous)
• Table closed session (motion carries)

Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Advisory Board

The Advisory Board voted 4‑0 to approve the meeting agenda. It also voted 4‑0 to adopt the August 21, 2025 meeting minutes as written. No other actions or votes were recorded during the session.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Marquette Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approved the Act 381 Work Plan for the 401 W Washington project and its Development and Reimbursement Agreement. It also approved a Brownfield Plan Amendment for the former hospital site and recommended it to the City Commission. Additional funding was allocated for the Chipp LBRF project, Founders Landing maintenance, and Vault-related reimbursements and journal entries. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 401 W Washington Act 381 Work Plan for MSHDA submission (unanimous)
• Approved Development and Reimbursement Agreement with 401 W Washington LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Brownfield Plan Amendment for Former Hospital Redevelopment and recommended to City Commission (unanimous)
• Allocated additional $6,500 for Chipp LBRF and approved related invoices totaling $8,760 (unanimous)
• Approved $30,740.16 from Founders Landing Long‑Term Maintenance Fund for eligible expenses (unanimous)
• Authorized journal entry of $49,673.72 from LBRF to Development Reimbursement Fund 232 (unanimous)
• Approved $120,060 for Brownfield Eligible Activities submitted by Marquette Vault, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Founders Landing FY ‘10 Bond Debt Service Payment of $69,725.00 (unanimous)

Board of Light and Power

The Marquette Board of Light and Power unanimously approved the 2025‑26 operating budget. It also approved bills payable of $2,171,485.68 and future cash commitments of $5,090,474.61. The board approved three procurement contracts totaling $182,082.30 for engine pump services and a telehandler. All motions passed without opposition.

• Excused absent member John Sonderegger – unanimously approved
• Approved meeting agenda – unanimously approved
• Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimously approved
• Approved bills payable of $2,171,485.68 and future commitments of $5,090,474.61 – unanimously approved
• Approved 2025/26 operating budget – unanimously approved
• Approved purchase of MEC Engine Injection Pump Rebuild Services ($56,545.50) – unanimously approved
• Approved purchase of MEC Engine LFO Pump Bases ($40,137.60) – unanimously approved
• Approved purchase of Material Handler (Telehandler) ($85,399.20) – unanimously approved

City Planning Commission

The Marquette City Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the minutes of the August 19, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. No vote or decision was recorded on the conditional rezoning request for 1700 Division Street. The commission will forward a recommendation to the City Commission later.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Aug 19, 2025 meeting (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda unanimously. The Board also approved the corrected August 18, 2025 minutes and the July edited minutes, each with a unanimous vote. No other actions or decisions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 18, 2025 minutes after minor edits (unanimous)
• Approved July edited minutes (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The board approved the meeting agenda. It then approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from July 10 and July 31, July bills dated July 1‑August 31, and financial reports as of August 31. The meeting was adjourned at 8:52 after a motion to adjourn passed.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by P. Sala, seconded by C. Klecha)
• Approved consent agenda, including July 10 and July 31 minutes, July bills and August 31 financial reports (motion by K. Kovacs, seconded by P. Sala)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:52 (motion by C. Klecha, seconded by A. Clark)

Public Art Commission

The Marquette Public Art Commission excused the absence of Alison Taras and approved the meeting agenda and the August 13 minutes, all unanimously. It also approved hiring Emerson Graves as the designated conservator for the Fr. Marquette Statue, with total cost not to exceed $2,000, unanimously.

• Excused absence of Alison Taras (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for September 10 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 13 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Emerson Graves as conservator of Fr. Marquette Statue, cost ≤ $2,000 (unanimous)

Traffic-Parking Advisory Committee

The Traffic‑Parking Advisory Committee approved adding driver‑alert signage on Lakeshore Boulevard for cyclists. It also approved traffic‑calming measures on Magnetic Street between 7th Street and Lincoln Avenue, and recommended reopening College Avenue. A motion to redesignate the paved surface alongside Grove Street as a multi‑use path was also approved.

• Approved recommendation to add signage on Lakeshore Blvd alerting drivers to cyclists (all in favor)
• Approved recommendation to reopen College Avenue in coordination with the developer (all in favor)
• Approved recommendation for traffic‑calming measures on Magnetic Street between 7th St and Lincoln Ave (all in favor)
• Approved motion to redesignate paved surface alongside Grove Street between US‑41 and M‑553 as a multi‑use path, prohibiting parking (motion passed)
• Recommended that all bikes on sidewalks ride responsibly and yield to pedestrians
• Recommended adding signs on Lakeshore Blvd to alert drivers of possible cyclist presence

City Commission

The City Commission will vote on scheduling a public hearing for the 2026 budget, approve a construction contract change order for the Peg Hirvonen Bandshell, and authorize staff to apply for a stormwater treatment grant.

• Schedule Public Hearing for FY 2026 Budget
• Peg Hirvonen Bandshell - Construction Contract Change Order
• Authorize EGLE GLRI stormwater grant application for $385,000
• Authorize KBIC funding for Department of Community Services ($25,000)
• Authorize KBIC funding for Police Department

The commission unanimously approved the appointment of Abigail LaForest to the Public Art Commission and the reappointment of Amy Maus to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. It also approved the Consent Agenda, scheduled a public hearing for the FY 2026 budget on September 29, 2025, and awarded a remediation contract to ORIN Technologies for up to $802,148.

• Approved appointment of Abigail LaForest to Public Art Commission (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Amy Maus to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including $2,563,340.51 bills payable (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for FY 2026 Budget on Sep 29, 2025 (unanimous)
• Awarded In-situ Remediation Services contract to ORIN Technologies, not‑to‑exceed $802,148 (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss an update to the Marquette General Hospital Brownfield Plan. The meeting includes time for public comments on this item.

• Marquette General Hospital Brownfield Plan Update

The commission held a work session to hear a staff update on a proposed amendment to the Marquette General Hospital Brownfield Plan. Commissioners, staff, and Veridea representatives discussed underground parking as an eligible expense and related issues. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts & Culture Advisory Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August. No substantive items were decided. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The Marquette City Planning Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. It then approved the final site plan for the Magnetic Street Townhomes (projects 07‑SPR‑09‑25 and 01‑PUD‑03‑25), finding substantial compliance with the Land Development Code and requiring an amended plan for lighting, landscaping, fencing, engineering details, and an as‑built plan after construction. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 19, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved Magnetic Street Townhomes site plan with conditions (7-0)

Police-Fire Pension Board

The board approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It accepted the June and July 2025 financial reports and related portfolio statements. The board endorsed three new police members to join the retirement program and recognized police members' service credit under Act 88, each with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including minutes and survivor‑beneficiary form (3-0)
• Accepted June 26, 2025 regular meeting minutes (3-0)
• Received, reviewed, and filed June 30, 2025 financial report (no vote required)
• Received, reviewed, and filed July 31, 2025 financial report (no vote required)
• Endorsed three new police members for pension participation (3-0)
• Recognized police members' service credit under Act 88 (3-0)

Board of Light and Power

The Marquette Board of Light and Power unanimously approved several procurement contracts, including a $1.428 million Energy Waste Reduction Services agreement. It also approved the July 22 meeting minutes, bills payable totaling $6.2 million, and other service contracts ranging from $36,500 to $767,253. All motions were passed without dissent.

• Excused John Sonderegger from the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendment to add Energy Waste Reduction contract item (unanimous)
• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills payable of $6,195,072.25 and future commitments of $1,959,294.55 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of underground contractor services from Northern Utility for $37,320.00 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 12.5kV circuit breaker replacement services from Electric Power Systems for $36,500.00 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of overhead line brushing services from Bugle Contracting for $767,253.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Energy Waste Reduction Services contract from Solutions for Energy Efficient Logistics for $1,428,035.00 (unanimous)

Marquette Housing Commission

The commission approved its agenda, the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes, and the HUD‑required 5‑year public housing plan. It also approved the consent agenda and Resolution 2025‑9 Lithium‑Ion Battery Safety Policy. All motions carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved 5‑year public housing plan (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑9 Lithium‑Ion Battery Safety Policy (motion carried)

City Commission

The Marquette City Commission will hold a public‑hearing vote to approve the Brownfield Plan for 401 W Washington Street, which proposes a 16,150‑sq‑ft mixed‑use building with 11 affordable residential units. The plan includes a reimbursement of $1,076,825 over 20 years, funded by $671,768 from local capture and $460,057 from state capture. The meeting also includes a consent agenda covering minutes, $4,090,360.63 in payable bills, and several ordinances and resolutions.

• Public hearing vote to approve the 401 W Washington St. Brownfield Plan (reimbursement $1,076,825 over 20 years)
• Consent agenda: approve minutes of the August 11, 2025 work session and regular meeting
• Approve total bills payable in the amount of $4,090,360.63
• Ordinance 25‑10: General Provisions – roll‑call vote
• Resolution – Addition of Beecher Street Right of Way – roll‑call vote

The City Commission approved its agenda and reappointed three members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the 401 W Washington Street brownfield plan and its resolution. The consent agenda, including minutes, $4,090,360.63 in bills payable and several ordinances and resolutions, was approved. A resolution funding the City Staff Academy professional‑development program was also approved.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved reappointments of Lori Hauswirth, Jon Nebel, and Amanda Gobert to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved the 401 W Washington Street Brownfield Plan and attached resolution (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved amendment to consent agenda minutes adding public‑comment text (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: August 11 minutes, bills payable $4,090,360.63, PUD agreement for Brownstones at Uptown, Grove Street fiber project, KBI C funding for Hospitality House, MERS annual meeting delegate appointment, Ordinances 25‑10 and 25‑11, resolutions for Beecher Street, Hemlock Drive, Hospital Drive, sale of surplus equipment, Wright Street sidewalk easement (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for City of Marquette Staff Academy Professional Development Training (unanimous)

Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Advisory Board

The Advisory Board voted 4‑0 to approve the meeting agenda. It then voted 4‑0 to approve the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes as written. No other actions or resolutions were taken, and the meeting adjourned at 10:11 a.m.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Planning Commission

The commission approved the Wright Street Reconstruction design, finding it meets the Community Master Plan, with an 8‑0 vote. It also elected Kevin Clegg as Chair and A. Wilkinson as Vice‑Chair, each by unanimous 8‑0 votes. The meeting agenda was adopted unanimously.

• Approved Wright Street Reconstruction design (8-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (8-0)
• Elected Kevin Clegg as Chair (8-0)
• Elected A. Wilkinson as Vice‑Chair (8-0)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved a recommendation to raise marina slip rates by 10% for the 2026 season, setting the new rate at $98 per foot. The motion was made by Todd Leigh, seconded by Amy Maus, and passed with Carole Touchinski abstaining. No other substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

• Recommend 10% marina rate increase for 2026 season ($98/ft) – passed (Carole Touchinski abstained)

Public Art Commission

The Marquette Public Art Commission excused the absence of Amy Stephens, approved the meeting agenda, and approved the minutes from the July 9 meeting. All three motions were moved, seconded, and carried unanimously by the members present.

• Excused Amy Stephens' absence (unanimous)
• Approved the August 13 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the July 9 minutes with minor adjustments (unanimous)

Traffic-Parking Advisory Committee

The Traffic‑Parking Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It voted to recommend that College Avenue be reopened to better distribute traffic after the hospital demolition closure. It also voted to recommend adding signs that state park lots close at 11:00 pm, starting with Clark Lambros Park. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (motion by Bates, seconded by Norman)
• Minutes approved (motion by Kujawa, seconded by Paupore)
• Recommend reopening College Avenue (motion by Owdziej, supported by Kujawa, all in favor)
• Recommend adding 11:00 pm park‑close signs at Clark Lambros Park and other parks (motion by Owdziej, supported by Norman, all in favor)
• Adjournment motion passed (motion by Owdziej, concurred)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing and roll call vote on Downtown Development Authority Tax Increment Financing Plan #5, which extends the TIF district through 2054 and corrects property descriptions. The consent agenda includes approval of $252,572.68 in bills payable, three ordinances (street-naming, general provisions, alcoholic liquors), and scheduling a brownfield plan public hearing at 401 W. Washington Street. New Business features a proposed revenue sharing agreement between the City and the DDA, already approved by the DDA board.

• Public hearing and roll call vote on DDA TIF Plan #5 (Ordinance 25-08) extending TIF capture to 2054
• Consent agenda includes $252,572.68 in bills payable
• Ordinance 25-09 establishing a street-naming process
• Scheduling a public hearing for the brownfield plan at 401 W. Washington Street
• New Business: DDA Revenue Sharing Agreement

The commission unanimously approved the Downtown Development Authority TIF Plan #5 and adopted Ordinance #25-08. It also approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes of the August 7 special meeting and $252,572.68 in bills payable, along with several ordinances. Finally, the commission unanimously approved the Revenue Sharing Agreement with the DDA and authorized the mayor and city clerk to sign it.

• Approved DDA TIF Plan #5 and adopted Ordinance #25-08 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items, including August 7 meeting minutes and $252,572.68 bills payable (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25-09 Street-Naming Process (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25-10 General Provisions (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25-11 Alcoholic Liquors (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 401 W. Washington Street Brownfield Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Revenue Sharing Agreement with DDA, authorizing mayor and clerk signatures (unanimous)
• Approved Tourist Park Day-Use Access and Parking Area (unanimous)

City Commission

The Marquette City Commission will hold a work session primarily to discuss the city's strategic plan. No formal votes or specific ordinances are scheduled; the agenda consists largely of procedural items including public comment periods.

• Strategic Plan Discussion

City Manager Karen Kovacs presented a draft two-year Strategic Plan covering several priority areas. Commissioners voiced support for the plan’s structure and discussed how often progress should be reported. Staff noted the next steps are to refine the draft and later present it for commission approval. No formal actions or votes were taken.

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to approve the minutes from the previous regular meeting and receive a budget overview. The agenda also includes public comments and standard commission business.

• Approval of July 28, 2025 Commission minutes
• Budget Overview presentation
• Public comments on e-bikes and Amtrak
• City Manager and City Attorney Evaluation Subcommittee appointment
• Subcontract for Seven Grandfather Teachings Monument

City Commission

The commission unanimously excused Commissioner Mayer for personal reasons. They also unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included approval of the July 28, 2025 meeting minutes. A budget overview was presented, but no budget decisions were made.

• Excused Commissioner Mayer (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Peter White Public Library Board

The Peter White Public Library Board approved its FY2025/2026 operating budget and several related items. The board also adopted the FY2025/2026 fee schedule, the Carroll Paul Trust Fund budget, and approved funding for new furniture using the General Fund Trust. Additionally, Anne Donohue was appointed to the Superiorland Library Cooperative voting board.

• Agenda approved (5-0)
• June and July 2025 bills approved – $188,899.20 and $158,582.35 (5-0)
• Fee Schedule FY2025/2026 approved – added Studio #1 rates (5-0)
• Carroll Paul Trust Fund budget FY2025/2026 approved (5-0)
• Operating Budget FY2025/2026 approved (5-0)
• Anne Donohue appointed to Superiorland Library Cooperative voting board (5-0)
• Use of General Fund Trust approved to pay for tables and chairs ($23,540.18) (5-0)
• Minutes of June 17, 2025 approved (4-0, 1 abstention)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The committee approved its agenda and the July meeting minutes, both unanimously. Maddie Goodman was elected Chair by a unanimous vote. The subcommittee selected and the full committee confirmed the final art award recipients. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:40 p.m.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• July minutes approved (unanimous)
• Maddie Goodman elected Chair (unanimous)
• Art award recipients selected and confirmed
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The MDDA Board approved the interlocal agreement with the City of Marquette Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, allowing the capture of tax increment revenue above the 12/31/2024 base value to fund the redevelopment of 401 W. Washington St. The 2026 budget was also approved with an added $2,500 line item for an employee wellness program. Additional routine motions—including approval of the agenda, acknowledgment of an absence, and adjournment—were passed.

• Approved interlocal agreement for 401 W. Washington St. redevelopment (motion passed)
• Approved 2026 budget amendment adding $2,500 for employee wellness program (motion passed)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion passed)
• Approved recorded absence of P. Sala (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:25 a.m. (motion passed)

Peter White Public Library Board

The Peter White Public Library Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda (5-0). The board then unanimously approved adjournment of the session (5-0). No other actions or public comments were recorded.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved adjournment (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will receive a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2024 audit. The body is also deciding on several consent items, including a resolution to expand Amtrak rail service to the Upper Peninsula and a new street-naming process ordinance.

• Approval of total bills payable in the amount of $2,788,108.98
• Ordinance 25-09: Street-Naming Process
• Resolution in Support of Expanding Amtrak Rail Service to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
• Special Event Permit for Kurt Lahtinen - Guts Frisbee Tournament
• Subcontract for KBIC and City of Marquette Forecast Grant Administration

The commission approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, a $2,788,108.98 bill payment, permits, an ordinance and an Amtrak resolution, all unanimously. Commissioners authorized the mayor to appoint three members to a City Manager and City Attorney evaluation subcommittee and one delegate to the Michigan Municipal League, both votes unanimous. The mayor appointed the three commissioners and the delegate, and the board approved a subcontract with KBIC for the public‑art monument project by a 6‑0 vote with one abstention.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, $2.79M bills, permits, ordinance, Amtrak resolution) unanimously
• Authorized mayor to appoint three commissioners to City Manager and City Attorney Evaluation Subcommittee (unanimous)
• Mayor appointed Commissioners Ottaway, Schloegel, and Mayor Hanley to the evaluation subcommittee
• Authorized mayor to appoint one city delegate to Michigan Municipal League annual meeting (unanimous)
• Mayor appointed Mayor Pro Tem Schloegel as the delegate
• Approved subcontract with KBIC for Phase II of Seven Grandfather Teachings Monument (6‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)

Election Board

The Marquette City Election Board approved the meeting agenda unanimously. It also approved the minutes from the October 15, 2024 meeting unanimously. The board then unanimously verified candidates for local offices after a charter amendment shifted filing deadlines from April to July.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 15, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Verified candidates for local offices (unanimous)

Board of Review

The Marquette City Board of Review met on July 22, 2025, chaired by Justin Vasseau. The board unanimously approved the March 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved every agenda item, which included parcels for poverty exemptions, prior‑year veteran exemptions, and corrections of clerical errors. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 2025 Board of Review minutes (unanimous)
• Approved all agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved poverty exemption parcels (unanimous)
• Approved prior‑year veteran exemption parcels (unanimous)
• Approved correction of clerical errors (unanimous)

Board of Light and Power

The Board unanimously approved bills payable of $4,196,104.06 and future cash commitments of $4,450,842.78. It also unanimously approved several procurement contracts totaling $324,605 for substation maintenance and second interconnection transformer services. The Board entered and exited a closed session to consider real‑property options, and unanimously authorized an $18,758 payment for easements related to the second interconnection project.

• Approved bills payable of $4,196,104.06 and future commitments of $4,450,842.78 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2025 annual substation maintenance services for $47,250.00 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2nd interconnection transformer transport for $69,480.00 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2nd interconnection transformer dis‑assembly/re‑assembly for $149,575.00 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2nd interconnection transformer testing & assembly supervision for $58,300.00 (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session to consider purchase or lease of real property (yes: all 5 members, no: none)
• Authorized payment of $18,758.00 for easements on the second interconnection project (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 MERS Annual Meeting Delegates (unanimous)

Local Development Finance Authority

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the Jan 21, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a $600,290.35 distribution of TIF funds to Innovation Marquette Enterprise Corp. The board accepted an interlocal agreement with MBRA for 401 W. Washington Street by majority vote. Finally, the FY 26 budget of $2,646,200 was approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Jan 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $600,290.35 TIF fund distribution to Innovation Marquette Enterprise Corp (unanimous)
• Accepted interlocal agreement with MBRA – 401 W. Washington Street (majority vote)
• Approved FY 26 budget of $2,646,200 (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 19 and June 16 meetings, each motion carried unanimously. A motion to support a memorial for Brian Bocklund at the marina was also passed, with two members abstaining. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approve agenda (unanimous)
• Approve May 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approve June 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Support memorial for Brian Bocklund at marina (passed, 2 abstentions)

Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Advisory Board

The Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda and the May 15, 2025 minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved the FY26 budget by a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approve agenda (4-0)
• Approve May 15, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approve FY26 budget (4-0)

Marquette Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority unanimously approved the Brownfield Plan for the 401 W Washington project and the interlocal agreements with the Downtown Development Authority and the Local Development Financing Authority. The board also approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the June 18 meeting, and invoices from Mac Consulting Service, LLC totaling $4,140. These actions were taken to move forward with the project’s financing and implementation.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimously)
• Approved minutes of June 18, 2025 meeting (unanimously)
• Approved FY 2025 budget amendment (unanimously)
• Adopted FY 2026 budget (unanimously)
• Approved 401 W Washington Brownfield Plan (unanimously)
• Approved Interlocal Agreements with LDFA and DDA for 401 W Washington (unanimously)
• Approved Mac Consulting Service, LLC invoices $4,140 (unanimously)

Marquette Housing Commission

The commission approved its agenda, adding Resolution 2025-8 and a Civil Rights Certification. It also approved the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes and the consent agenda. The board voted to adopt Resolution 2025-8 (U.S. Housing Amendment) and unanimously approved the Civil Rights Certification. No public comments were received.

• Approved agenda with added items: Resolution 2025-8 and Civil Rights Certification (motion carried)
• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 2025-8 U.S. Housing Amendment (motion made and seconded, approved)
• Approved Civil Rights Certification unanimously (motion made and seconded, approved)
• Approved new CD with Incredible Bank offering a better percentage (noted in discussion)

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss a contract for a traffic study regarding the former hospital redevelopment site. The body is also reviewing several special event permits and a lease agreement as part of its consent agenda.

• Traffic study contract approval for Former Hospital Redevelopment Site
• Bills payable in the amount of $958,652.62
• Special Event Permits for Art on the Rocks and Ore to Shore
• Lease agreement with Shipwrecked Vending, LLC
• Scheduling of a public hearing for the Downtown Development Authority TIF Plan

The commission unanimously excused Commissioner Cary Gottlieb and approved the agenda with a NASA partnership proclamation. It also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the June 30 minutes, $958,652.62 in bills, several special event permits, the National Opioid Settlements, a downtown development hearing schedule, a lease with Shipwrecked Vending, LLC, and the proclamation. Finally, the commission unanimously approved a contract up to $42,000 with DLZ Michigan, Inc. for a traffic study at the former hospital redevelopment site.

• Excused Commissioner Cary Gottlieb (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with NASA partnership proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including June 30 minutes and $958,652.62 bills (unanimous)
• Approved special event permits for Art on the Rocks and Ore to Shore (unanimous)
• Approved National Opioid Settlements (unanimous)
• Approved schedule for Downtown Development Authority TIF plan hearing (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with Shipwrecked Vending, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $42,000 traffic study contract with DLZ Michigan, Inc., waiving competitive bidding (unanimous)

City Commission

The Marquette City Commission holds a work session with a single substantive item: a brownfield discussion for the property at 401 W. Washington Street. The meeting includes public comments before and after the discussion. No other business is listed.

• Discussion of brownfield redevelopment at 401 W. Washington Street

The commission discussed a proposal to convert the 401 W. Washington Street property into a mixed‑use building with 11 residential units, nine of which would be income‑qualified, and two retail spaces. Commissioners expressed general support for the concept, noting its alignment with the city master plan and housing goals. Staff were directed to proceed with next steps, including reviews by the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and the Downtown Development Authority. The project will return to the commission at a future date for formal consideration.

• General support for 401 W. Washington St. redevelopment concept (no vote recorded)

City Commission

The Marquette City Commission held a work session on July 11, 2025. Commissioners and the public will discuss the city's strategic plan. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Strategic Plan Discussion

The commission held a work session to review the FY 2026‑2028 strategic plan and brainstorm goals under six priority areas. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were taken. The ideas will be reconciled by staff and presented later for final review before the 2025‑2026 budget adoption.

Downtown Development Authority

The board approved the agenda, including the new revenue sharing agreement with the City of Marquette. It also approved the consent agenda covering prior minutes, bills and financial reports. A five‑year lease for the Mining Journal’s basement space at $2,000 per month was approved. The revenue sharing agreement, committing the DDA to remit five percent of gross tax‑increment revenue to the city, was approved.

• Approved agenda with addition of revenue sharing agreement (motion passed)
• Approved consent agenda (minutes 6/12/2025, bills 6/1‑6/30/2025, financial reports) (motion passed)
• Approved lease with Ogden Newspapers/Mining Journal: $2,000/month for five years (motion passed)
• Approved revenue sharing agreement: DDA to remit 5% of gross tax‑increment revenue (motion passed)
• Approved absence of K. Kovac (motion passed)

Peter White Public Library Board

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda (5-0) and later unanimously approved adjournment (5-0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved adjournment (5-0)

Public Art Commission

The commission unanimously approved a ceiling sculpture for the Cultural Trailhead, authorizing up to $20,000 for the design by Hans Gottsacker. They also approved a $25,000 contract with artist Sherri Aldred Loonsfoot for five original paintings, added those works to the permanent public‑art collection, and allocated up to $10,000 for their digitization and printing. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Hans Gottsacker Cultural Trailhead ceiling sculpture, budget up to $20,000 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Sherri Aldred Loonsfoot for five original paintings, $25,000 (unanimous)
• Accepted the five paintings into the permanent public art collection (unanimous)
• Approved up to $10,000 for digitization and printing of the five paintings (unanimous)

Traffic-Parking Advisory Committee

The TPAC approved two recommendations to stop cars parking on the multi‑use trail between the operating Ore Dock and Island Beach Road: installing no‑parking signs and painting the bike lane, and researching a redesign of the trail and Lakeshore Boulevard. The committee also appointed Nicole Bates, Grant Combs, and Barb Owdziej to the E‑Bike Task Force and re‑elected Barb Owdziej as chairperson. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda with addition of multi‑use path parking issue (all in favor)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Recommended no‑parking signs and bike‑lane paint on trail (all in favor)
• Recommended city research trail redesign and separation from Lakeshore Blvd (all in favor)
• Appointed Nicole Bates, Grant Combs, Barb Owdziej to E‑Bike Task Force (all in favor)
• Re‑elected Barb Owdziej as TPAC chairperson (all in favor)
• Motion to adjourn passed (concurred)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts & Culture Advisory Committee approved routine agenda items and excused an absence, all by unanimous vote. It also decided to hold a vote for Chair and Vice Chair at the August 5 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Excused Maddie Goodman's absence (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved no minutes from June (unanimous)
• Scheduled election for Chair and Vice Chair at next meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing to consider condemning and demolishing a dangerous outbuilding at 308 S. Fifth Street, with an estimated cost of $10,000 charged to the owner. Commissioners will also vote on Ordinance #25-07 amending the Land Development Code and on a planned unit development application (01-PUD-03-25) for W. Magnetic St. The consent agenda includes approval of $2,510,177.23 in bills, several license agreements, and a resolution declaring July Older Adult Americans Month. New business items include a proclamation honoring Dr. David R. Boyd and discussion of an e-bike and multi-use path network task force.

• Public hearing to condemn/demolish dangerous outbuilding at 308 S. Fifth Street (estimated $10,000 lien on property)
• Ordinance #25-07: Land Development Code Amendments (roll-call vote)
• 01-PUD-03-25 – Planned Unit Development on W. Magnetic St. (portion of PIN 0410681)
• Consent agenda: approval of $2,510,177.23 in bills payable
• New business: E-bike and Multi-Use Path Network Task Force

The Marquette City Commission adopted Ordinance #25-07 amending the Land Development Code and approved the condemnation of a dangerous outbuilding at 308 S. Fifth Street as a public nuisance. It also approved the purchase of a used 2014 Mack Granite plow truck for up to $80,000 and approved the city’s consent agenda. Finally, the commission established a temporary seven‑member task force to study e‑bike and multi‑use path issues, with a report due by Dec. 21, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of Susan Tollefson and Grant Combs (unanimous)
• Designated 308 S. Fifth St. outbuilding as public nuisance and ordered condemnation (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-07 Land Development Code Amendments (unanimous)
• Approved 01-PUD-03-25 W. Magnetic St. PUD and directed City Attorney to draft agreement (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including $2,510,177.23 in bills payable (carried by roll call)
• Approved purchase of used 2014 Mack Granite plow truck, not to exceed $80,000 (unanimous)
• Established temporary e‑bike and multi‑use path task force, 7 members, report by Dec. 21, 2025 (unanimous)

Police-Fire Pension Board

The Police/Fire Pension Board approved its agenda and the May 27 meeting minutes, each by a 3-0 vote. It endorsed new fire members' participation in the retirement program, also 3-0. The board voted to renew fiduciary liability insurance for the period Sept 1 2025–Sept 1 2026, approving payment of $5,164.00 by a 3-0 vote.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Endorsed new fire members' participation in retirement program (3-0)
• Renewed fiduciary liability insurance, $5,164 payment (3-0)

Board of Light and Power

The Board approved bills payable totaling $12,114,867.55 and future cash commitments of $3,824,045.43. It also approved purchases for substation maintenance ($38,257.18) and air‑compressor preventative maintenance ($40,709.70), as well as a final settlement agreement for easement remediation and an $11,650 payment for easements on the second interconnection project. The Board entered a closed session to discuss the purchase or lease of real property.

• Approved bills payable $12,114,867.55 and future commitments $3,824,045.43 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2025 substation maintenance services $38,257.18 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of MEC air compressor preventative maintenance $40,709.70 (unanimous)
• Approved final settlement agreement for easement remediation (unanimous)
• Authorized payment $11,650.00 for easements on second interconnection project (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session to consider purchase or lease of real property (vote: Yes – D. Campana, M. Brumm, R. Holmes, J. Sonderegger; No – none)
• Closed session concluded (vote: Yes – D. Campana, M. Brumm, R. Holmes, J. Sonderegger; No – none)

Traffic-Parking Advisory Committee

The Traffic‑Parking Advisory Committee voted to recommend that the City Commission create a temporary task force. The task force would include members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Traffic‑Parking Advisory Committee. Its charge is to evaluate e‑bike usage and the various uses of the city’s multi‑use path network. The motion passed with all members in favor.

• Recommend formation of temporary task force on e‑bike and multi‑use path issues – approved (unanimous)

Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Advisory Board

The advisory board approved the meeting agenda and the May 15 minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote. Members elected Chris Lucas as the new Chapter Chair, also by a 5‑0 vote. The FY26 budget was presented for township review, and the Solids Handling Project was noted for closure with $539,000 returned to reserve funds.

• Approve agenda (5-0)
• Approve May 15, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Elect Chris Lucas as Chapter Chair (5-0)
• Present FY26 budget for township review (no vote recorded)
• Close Solids Handling Project and roll $539,000 contingency back to reserves (no vote recorded)

Peter White Public Library Board

The board approved a $104,408 amendment to the FY24/25 budget, bringing the total budget to $2,403,463. It awarded the Grounds Concrete Repair Project to Closner Construction & Sales Inc with a 10% contingency, funded from the General Fund Trust. The June 2025 bills totaling $166,574.06 were approved, and the Strategic Planning Committee's recommendation to manage the planning process internally was adopted.

• Approved FY24/25 budget amendment (+$104,408, total $2,403,463) (4-0)
• Awarded Grounds Concrete Repair Project to Closner Construction & Sales Inc with 10% contingency, funded by General Fund Trust (4-0)
• Approved June 2025 bills totaling $166,574.06 (4-0)
• Adopted Strategic Planning Committee recommendation to manage planning internally and use a local consultant for focus groups (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes with one abstention (3-0)
• Approved appointment of board members to Finance, Personnel, and Investment committees (no vote recorded, action noted)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the amended agenda and the corrected May minutes, both by unanimous vote. It also voted unanimously to recommend that the City Commission create an ad‑hoc committee to review and update the e‑bike ordinance. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved corrected May minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended formation of e‑bike ordinance review committee to City Commission (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority approved a two‑year vending‑machine lease with Shipwrecked LLC that will generate $500 per year. It also approved awarding Phase One Wayfinding to Corbin Designs for $49,650. The board set the budget meeting for July 31 at 8:00 a.m. All motions passed.

• Approved two‑year vending‑machine lease with Shipwrecked LLC ($500/yr) (motion passed)
• Approved Wayfinding Phase One contract to Corbin Designs for $49,650 (motion passed)
• Approved budget meeting date July 31 at 8:00 a.m. (motion passed)
• Approved absences of A. Clark, R. Stern, L. Rowland (motion passed)
• Approved agenda (motion passed)
• Approved consent agenda including May 2025 bills and financial reports (motion passed)

Public Art Commission

The commission unanimously approved the Cook Sign Services quote for the 7 Grandfather’s signage ($779.76). It also approved adding Sherri Aldred Loonsfoot and Aiyana Aldred’s permanent digital illustrations to the public art collection and compensated each artist $10,000, for a total of $20,000 funded by the KBIC/Sault Ste Marie Tribe. Additional items such as new signage, policy updates, and future projects were discussed for later consideration.

• Approved Cook Sign Services quote for 7 Grandfather’s signage ($779.76) – unanimous
• Approved acceptance of Sherri Aldred Loonsfoot and Aiyana Aldred’s permanent digital illustrations on eight story‑markers – unanimous
• Approved compensation of $10,000 to each artist (total $20,000) – unanimous
• Approved excuse for absent member Lauren Tilma – unanimous
• Approved agenda for the June 11 meeting – unanimous
• Approved minutes of the May 14 meeting – unanimous

Traffic-Parking Advisory Committee

The Traffic‑Parking Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda and the prior minutes. It voted to install “No parking” signs at 121 East Hewitt Avenue and at 1009 Champion Street to prevent driveway blockage. The committee also approved the creation of a subcommittee on e‑bike safety, the painting of a 15 mph speed limit on the multi‑use trail, and the drafting of an ordinance to address reckless riding on the trail and sidewalks.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended “No parking” sign at 121 East Hewitt Avenue (all in favor)
• Recommended “No parking” sign at 1009 Champion Street (all in favor)
• Recommended formation of e‑bike safety subcommittee (all in favor)
• Recommended painting 15 mph speed limit on multi‑use trail (all in favor)
• Recommended city draft ordinance on reckless riding on multi‑use path (all in favor)

City Commission

The City Commission will vote on a $27,280 change order for the Presque Isle Bandshell design. Consent agenda items include $346,759 in bills payable, concession leases for Presque Isle and Mattson Parks, and scheduling public hearings for a planned unit development and a dangerous structure at 308 S. Fifth Street. A closed-session discussion on a pending lawsuit is also on the agenda.

• Change order #2 for AWH Architects on Presque Isle Bandshell design, $27,280
• Total bills payable of $346,759.08 (excluding $657 travel reimbursement)
• Public hearing scheduled for dangerous structure abatement at 308 S. Fifth Street
• Public hearing scheduled for PUD application 01-PUD-03-25
• Attorney-client privileged memo on Kruhak v City of Marquette litigation

The commission reappointed Amy Manning to the Marquette County Solid Waste Management Authority and approved the consent agenda, including $346,759.08 in bills payable. It authorized a $657 travel reimbursement for Commissioner Davis and unanimously approved a proclamation honoring the Superior Watershed Partnership’s 25th anniversary. The body entered closed session and then voted to direct the City Attorney to take action on an attorney‑client privileged memorandum.

• Reappointed Amy Manning to Solid Waste Management Authority (term ends 7-1-2028) – Carried Unanimously
• Approved consent agenda items, including $346,759.08 in bills payable – Carried
• Approved $657 travel reimbursement for Commissioner Davis (Commissioner Davis abstained) – Carried Unanimously
• Approved Superior Watershed Partnership 25th Anniversary proclamation – Carried Unanimously
• Moved to enter closed session under MCL 15.268(8)(h) – Carried Unanimously
• Directed City Attorney to act on attorney‑client privileged memorandum – Carried Unanimously
• Approved agenda amendment to place item 6 after City Manager's comment – Carried Unanimously

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0). It also approved the agenda with two pieces of correspondence added (5‑0). After a public hearing, the board approved the 1.83‑ft side‑yard variance for 347 E Arch St. to allow an attached garage and carport (5‑0). No decision was recorded for the 101 S Front St. RBL variance at this meeting.

• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved agenda with two correspondences added (5‑0)
• Approved 02‑VAR‑06‑25 side‑yard variance for 347 E Arch St. (5‑0)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts & Culture Advisory Committee did not meet on June 3, 2025 because a quorum was not present. As a result, no items were discussed or decisions made.

City Planning Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda (7‑0) and consented to the May 20 minutes. A public hearing was conducted for the preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) at W. Magnetic St., where the developer presented revisions and answered questions. No formal approval, denial, or other decision on the PUD was recorded at this meeting.

Police-Fire Pension Board

The Police/Fire Pension Board met on May 27, 2025. A motion to excuse member Archocosky passed 2‑0. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the April 22 minutes, each by a 2‑0 vote. No other actions were decided beyond receiving routine financial reports.

• Excused Archocosky (2-0)
• Approved agenda (2-0)
• Approved April 22 minutes (2-0)

Marquette Housing Commission

The Marquette Housing Commission approved the meeting agenda, the April 22 minutes, and the consent agenda. It agreed to a $19,000 settlement of the lawsuit with Lake State Roofing. The board also decided to lock a certificate of deposit at 4.25% with Incredible Bank for up to 1½ years and approved an updated tenant selection plan. Commissioner Maki will enroll all commissioners in the upcoming On Demand training.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Agassi, seconded by Schumacher)
• Approved April 22 meeting minutes (motion by Schumacher, seconded by Agassi)
• Approved consent agenda (motion by Schumacher, seconded by Agassi)
• Approved $19,000 settlement with Lake State Roofing
• Agreed to lock CD at 4.25% with Incredible Bank for up to 1.5 years
• Approved updated tenant selection plan (motion by Agassi, seconded by Schumacher)
• Commissioner Maki to sign all commissioners up for On Demand training

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing on a single-lot special assessment roll totaling $844.80, consider adoption of Ordinance #25-02 prohibiting overnight occupation of public property, and discuss a Fire Department community risk and standards of cover study. The consent agenda includes approval of $1,305,542.12 in bills, a grant agreement, and right-of-way conveyance for US-41 hospital roundabouts.

• Ordinance #25-02: Overnight Occupation of Public Property
• Public hearing on Single Lot Special Assessment Roll #592 ($844.80 total)
• Consent agenda: Approve bills payable of $1,305,542.12
• Consent agenda: MEDC RAP 2.0 Grant Agreement
• Consent agenda: US-41 Hospital Roundabouts right-of-way conveyance

The commission approved the reappointments of two advisory board members and a special assessment roll for a single lot, both unanimously. It adopted the Consent Agenda, including approval of $1,305,542.12 in city bills, also unanimously. Ordinance 25-05 on overnight occupation of public property was adopted with a directive for staff updates, passing 6‑1 (Commissioner Mayer voted no). The board also approved a $49,995 contract with Fitch & Associates for a fire department study, unanimously.

• Approved reappointments of Madeline Goodman and George Patrick (unanimous)
• Approved Single Lot Special Assessment Roll #592 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items, including $1,305,542.12 bills payable (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-05 (overnight occupation of public property) with staff update directive (6-1, Mayer no)
• Approved $49,995 contract with Fitch & Associates for fire department study (unanimous)

Marquette Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Authority unanimously approved several motions, including excusing two absences, approving the agenda and prior minutes, and authorizing the Executive Director to request an extension of the Vault Marquette EGLE Brownfield Grant and Loan. It also approved the Chair’s signing of a reimbursement proceeds assignment for the Chipp Project and approved a $5,766.25 payment for Cliffs Dow groundwater monitoring.

• Excused Matt Tuccini and Josh Bal; directed follow‑up (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized Executive Director to request extension of Vault Marquette EGLE grant and loan (unanimous)
• Approved Chair to sign Assignment of Reimbursement Proceeds for Chipp Project (unanimous)
• Approved $5,766.25 payment for Cliffs Dow environmental monitoring (unanimous)

Peter White Public Library Board

The board approved the meeting agenda (4‑0), the April 15 minutes (3‑0, one abstention), and the slate of officers (4‑0). A motion to approve April 2025 bills totaling $190,484.80 passed unanimously (4‑0). The board decided to postpone the 2025 grounds‑project funding until cost details are known.

• Agenda approved (4-0)
• April 15 minutes approved (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Officers elected and approved (4-0)
• April 2025 bills ($190,484.80) approved (4-0)
• Grounds Project 2025 delayed pending cost information
• Meeting adjourned (4-0)

City Planning Commission

The commission voted 7‑0 to recommend that the City Commission approve the draft Land Development Code amendments (case 01‑ZOA‑05‑2025), finding them consistent with the Community Master Plan. It also voted 7‑0 to approve the site‑plan for the new GMC Vehicles sales site at 1101 W US‑41, recommending native landscaping and requiring an amended plan to address staff comments.

• Recommended City Commission approve draft LDC amendments (7‑0)
• Approved site plan for GMC dealership at 1101 W US‑41 with native‑plant landscaping recommendation and condition to submit amended plan (7‑0)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board voted to approve the meeting agenda after a motion by Todd Leigh and a second by Jamie Glenn. The board also approved the April 21, 2025 minutes with edits correcting the e‑bike classification information, after a motion by Jamie Glenn and a second by Amy Maus. Both motions carried unanimously. No other actions were decided.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Todd Leigh, seconded by Jamie Glenn, unanimous)
• Approved April 21 minutes with edits (motion by Jamie Glenn, seconded by Amy Maus, unanimous)

Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Advisory Board

The Advisory Board moved to approve the agenda, which passed 4‑0. It also approved the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes as written, also by a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved April 17, 2025 minutes (4-0)

Public Art Commission

The Marquette Public Art Commission approved the podium monument featuring quotes from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. The commission also approved the title “Freedom Monument” and added a dedication section in memory of Ronald Charles Katers. All three motions passed unanimously. No other substantive votes were recorded.

• Approved podium monument with Constitution and Declaration quotes (unanimous)
• Approved title “Freedom Monument” (unanimous)
• Approved dedication section honoring Ronald Charles Katers (unanimous)
• Excused the absence of Alison Taras (unanimous)
• Approved the agenda with edits (unanimous)
• Approved the April 23 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved the April 30 meeting minutes with edits (unanimous)

Traffic-Parking Advisory Committee

The Traffic/Parking Advisory Committee approved two recommendations. One urges the city to keep existing biking accessibility on Third Street and improve safety for all users. The other recommends prohibiting parking on the south side of West Bluff Street between Garfield Avenue and Rublein Street. Both motions passed with all members in favor.

• Recommended maintaining existing biking accessibility on Third Street and enhancing safety (all in favor)
• Recommended prohibiting parking on the south side of West Bluff Street between Garfield Avenue and Rublein Street (all in favor)
• Approved agenda changes moving the active‑transportation planning overview to the first order of business (all in favor)
• Approved the previous meeting’s minutes (all in favor)

City Commission

The Marquette City Commission will vote on Ordinance 25-05 regarding solid waste collection and Ordinance 25-06 concerning street parking restrictions. They will also consider a bid award and construction contract for the Marquette Cultural Center and Trailhead. Consent items include approving $757,619.62 in bills, a lease renewal for a mailer/insert machine at $804.54/month, and scheduling a public hearing for single lot special assessment roll #592 totaling $844.80.

• Ordinance 25-05: Solid Waste Collection (roll call vote)
• Ordinance 25-06: Street Parking Restrictions (roll call vote)
• Marquette Cultural Center and Trailhead - Bid Award and Construction Contract
• Lease renewal with Pitney Bowes for five years at $804.54/month ($48,272.40 total)
• Schedule public hearing for Single Lot Special Assessment Roll #592 ($844.80)

The commission approved several items, including the appointment of Eric Paupore to the Traffic‑Parking Advisory Committee and the consent agenda covering $757,619.62 in bills. It adopted Ordinances 25‑05 (solid‑waste collection) and 25‑06 (street‑parking restrictions), the latter passing 5‑1. The board also adopted bike‑month and public‑works proclamations and unanimously awarded a $1,024,041 construction contract to Premeau Construction for the Marquette Cultural Center and Trailhead.

• Approved appointment of Eric Paupore to Traffic-Parking Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including $757,619.62 in bills payable (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-05 Solid Waste Collection (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-06 Street Parking Restrictions (5-1, Mayer no)
• Adopted Bike Month Proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted National Public Works Week Proclamation (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,024,041 construction contract to Premeau Construction for Cultural Center and Trailhead (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority board approved the meeting agenda, the consent agenda (including April minutes, bills and financial reports), and the recorded absences. It amended the Marquette Ambition facade grant for 100 N. Third St. to reflect a new project amount with a DDA contribution of $5,009.33, and approved a video recording retention policy to take effect on June 2, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved absences of K. Kovac, R. Caron, and M. Weinrick (motion passed)
• Approved the meeting agenda (motion passed)
• Approved the consent agenda with April minutes, bills and financial reports (motion passed)
• Amended the Marquette Ambition Facade Grant to reflect new project amount and DDA contribution of $5,009.33 (motion passed)
• Approved the Marquette DDA Video Recording Retention Policy effective June 2, 2025 (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts & Culture Advisory Committee met on May 6, 2025 at the Peter White Public Library. Members unanimously moved to excuse Travis Gerhart’s absence, to shift the “definition of arts and culture” agenda item to the June 3 meeting, and to approve the amended agenda. They also unanimously approved amendments to the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Excused Travis Gerhart’s absence (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to move “definition of arts and culture” item to June 3 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved the amended agenda (unanimous)
• Amended April 1, 2025 minutes as described (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda unanimously (7‑0). The minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting were approved by consent after a date correction. The draft amendment to the commission bylaws was also approved unanimously (7‑0). No public comments were received on agenda or non‑agenda items.

• Agenda approved (7-0)
• April 15 minutes approved by consent
• Amended bylaws approved (7-0)

Public Art Commission

The Marquette Public Art Commission unanimously approved a motion to excuse the absences of Tiina Morin and Emily Tobin Lavoy. A second unanimous motion approved the meeting agenda. Other topics such as donor engravings, quote usage, and future monument policy were discussed but no formal decisions were recorded.

• Excused absence of Tiina Morin and Emily Tobin Lavoy (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for 4/30/25 meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

The Marquette City Commission will consider a request to purchase a portion of the McClellan Avenue city-owned property, requiring a roll call vote. The consent agenda includes approval of $671,253.86 in bills and several ordinances (noxious weeds, business licensing, solid waste collection, street parking restrictions). Appointments and reappointments to city boards are also scheduled.

• Request to purchase city-owned property – portion of McClellan Avenue parcel (roll call vote)
• Approve total bills payable of $671,253.86
• Ordinance 25-03: Noxious weeds (roll call vote)
• Ordinance 25-04: Businesses and business licensing (roll call vote)
• Ordinance 25-06: Street parking restrictions

The commission approved the meeting agenda, several appointments and reappointments, and the consent agenda items, including $671,253.86 in bills payable and multiple ordinances and proclamations. Commissioners also voted unanimously to authorize the City Manager to negotiate the sale of a portion of parcel 0515550 on McClellan Avenue. All votes were carried unanimously.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Heather Addison to the Public Library Board (unanimous)
• Approved reappointments of Barbara Owdziej, Gerald Kujawa, and Madeline Arquette to advisory committees (unanimous)
• Approved the consent agenda, including $671,253.86 in bills payable (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25-03: Noxious Weeds (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25-04: Businesses and Business Licensing (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25-05: Solid Waste Collection (unanimous)
• Authorized the City Manager to negotiate sale of portion of parcel 0515550 (McClellan Avenue) (unanimous)

Public Art Commission

The Public Art Commission unanimously excused two absent members, approved the meeting agenda with minor adjustments, and approved $250.00 in total expenses. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the February 2025 meeting and the minutes for the March 2025 meeting that did not occur. The commission scheduled a special meeting for April 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM to discuss the Harlow Park Monument in detail.

• Excused absence of Emily Tobin-Lavoy and Amy Stephens (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with minor adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved total expenses of $250.00 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting on April 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM to discuss Harlow Park Monument

Police-Fire Pension Board

The Police/Fire Pension Board met on April 22, 2025 and approved the agenda by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the March 25, 2025 regular meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. The board received, reviewed, and filed the March 31 financial report showing $51,450.49 in checking and a total portfolio of $45,150,700.71. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved March 25 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Filed March 31 financial report (cash $51,450.49, portfolio $45,150,700.71)
• Adjourned meeting

Board of Light and Power

The Board unanimously approved the March 25 minutes, bills payable of $3,404,648.37 and future commitments of $2,264,162.69, and several procurement contracts. It also approved the MERS addendum, discontinued the Generating Change Program, and adopted a revised vehicle purchase policy. Additional approvals included painting services, engine parts, line construction, wetland permit credits, and the $71,193 easement payment for the second interconnection project.

• Approved bills payable $3,404,648.37 and future commitments $2,264,162.69 (unanimous)
• Approved MERS addendum to close division 110035 (unanimous)
• Approved discontinuation of the Generating Change Program (unanimous)
• Approved revised replacement fleet vehicle purchase policy (unanimous)
• Approved Tourist Park penstock painting services $116,195.33 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of MEC engine 24k hour PM parts $839,420.21 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of wetland permit credits $160,950.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized payment $71,193.00 for easements on second interconnection project (unanimous)

Marquette Housing Commission

The board approved the meeting agenda and the February 25, 2025 minutes. It approved the consent agenda, including a write‑off of $7,011.43 owed by Lake Superior Village. The board also approved Resolution 2025‑7 establishing an Electronic Communication Privacy Policy.

• Approved agenda (motion by Schumacher, seconded by Agassi)
• Approved February 25, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Schumacher, seconded by Agassi)
• Approved consent agenda and write‑off $7,011.43 owed by Lake Superior Village (motion by Schumacher, seconded by Agassi)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑7 Electronic Communication Privacy Policy (motion by Agassi, seconded by Schumacher)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes with unanimous votes. The board then adjourned the meeting unanimously at 7:03 pm. No substantive policy or project decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Marquette Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Board unanimously approved several payments, including $151,165.63 for the Baraga Street Extension bond, $2,168.75 for Cliffs Dow groundwater monitoring, $1,379,356.25 for municipal service center and street improvement bonds, and invoices for Phase 1 environmental assessments and consulting services. All motions were carried unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved $3,900 Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $1,125 Pre‑Demolition Survey invoice (unanimous)
• Approved contingent $3,400 design invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $151,165.63 Founders Landing bond payment (unanimous)
• Approved $2,168.75 Cliffs Dow monitoring payment (unanimous)
• Approved $1,379,356.25 DLP bond payments for municipal service center, street improvement, and McClellan Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved $4,740 Mac Consulting Service invoice (unanimous)

Peter White Public Library Board

The board voted on a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. No other actions or policy decisions were taken during the meeting. The meeting ended at 6:13 PM.

• Motion to adjourn approved (5-0)

City Planning Commission

The Marquette City Planning Commission met on April 15, 2025 and approved the agenda with an 8‑0 vote. The minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting were approved by consent. A work session was held to discuss draft Land Development Code amendments, but no formal votes on those items were recorded.

• Agenda approved (8-0)
• April 1 minutes approved by consent

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a roll call vote on Ordinance 25-02, which would prohibit overnight occupation of public property. Other new business includes a construction contract award for the Peg Hirvonen Bandshell, a waiver request for a planned unit development on W. Magnetic Street, and a proposal for a year-round off-leash dog recreation area. The consent agenda also covers approvals of minutes, $1,590,896.13 in bills, permits, ordinances, and various agreements.

• Ordinance 25-02: Overnight Occupation of Public Property – roll call vote (New Business item 3)
• Peg Hirvonen Bandshell – construction contract award (New Business item 6)
• Waiver request for Planned Unit Development on W. Magnetic Street (New Business item 7)
• Year-Round Off-Leash Dog Recreation Area proposal (New Business item 8)
• Approval of total bills payable of $1,590,896.13 (Consent Agenda item 2.c)

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. It postponed Ordinance 25-02 on overnight occupation of public property to the May 27 meeting. Travel reimbursements for Commissioner Larson ($139) and Mayor Hanley ($739.79) were approved 6‑0, each with the recipient abstaining. The board also approved a $2,084,175 bandshell construction contract, a waiver of minimum PUD size criteria for W. Magnetic Street, and directed staff to study a year‑round off‑leash dog recreation area.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Postponed Ordinance 25-02 to May 27 (unanimous)
• Approved $139 travel reimbursement for Commissioner Larson (6-0, Larson abstained)
• Approved $739.79 travel reimbursement for Mayor Hanley (6-0, Hanley abstained)
• Awarded $2,084,175 bandshell construction contract to Miron Construction (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of minimum PUD size criteria for W. Magnetic St (unanimous)
• Directed staff to study year‑round off‑leash dog recreation area (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a roll call vote on Ordinance 25-02, which would prohibit overnight occupation of public property. Commissioners will also consider a waiver request for a Planned Unit Development on W. Magnetic Street, award a construction contract for the Peg Hirvonen Bandshell, and discuss a year-round off-leash dog recreation area. The consent agenda includes approval of $1,590,896.13 in bills and several routine items.

• Ordinance 25-02: Overnight Occupation of Public Property (roll call vote)
• Waiver request for Planned Unit Development on W. Magnetic Street
• Peg Hirvonen Bandshell construction contract award
• Year-round off-leash dog recreation area
• Approval of $1,590,896.13 in bills payable

Downtown Development Authority

The board approved the absence of member C. Durley and adopted the meeting agenda. It also approved the consent agenda, which included the March 20 minutes, March bills, March‑31 financial reports, and FY 2024 audited financials. The board voted to award a $4,406.16 façade grant to Marquette Ambition LLC. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved absence of C. Durley
• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved consent agenda (March 20 minutes, March bills, March‑31 financial reports, FY2024 audited financials)
• Approved $4,406.16 façade grant for Marquette Ambition LLC
• Adjourned meeting

Traffic-Parking Advisory Committee

The Traffic/Parking Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. It set the date for its report to the City Commission for Monday, April 28 at 6:00 p.m. The committee discussed parking and bike‑lane options for the Third Street Corridor but took no formal action. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

• Approved agenda (motion by Norman, seconded by Rajt)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Bates, seconded by Rajt)
• Scheduled Committee Report to City Commission for Monday, April 28 at 6:00 p.m.
• Discussed Third Street Corridor parking and bike‑lane configurations (no decision)
• Reviewed TPAC presentation prepared by Nicole Bates (no decision)
• Noted re‑appointment reminders for Barb Owdziej and Gerald Kujawa
• Motion to adjourn passed (motion by Norman, concurred)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session with a single item: discussion of Lakeview Arena. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to this discussion and routine procedural items.

• Discussion of Lakeview Arena

The City Commission approved the meeting agenda, removing the first public comment period and adding a commissioner comment section, with a unanimous vote. No other motions were adopted. The proposal to transfer ownership of Lakeview Arena was discussed, but no decision was made.

• Approved agenda with two changes (eliminate first public comment period, add commissioner comment section) – unanimous

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The committee excused the absence of Travis Gerhart. It approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 4 meeting. The first draft of the Arts & Culture definition was approved. The Arts & Culture Master Plan was tabled.

• Excused absence of Travis Gerhart (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 2/4 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved first draft of Arts & Culture definition (unanimous)
• Tabled Arts & Culture Master Plan (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 18 meeting. It directed staff to add an accessory‑structure issue to next year’s LDC amendment list and to research alternative metals for dumpster enclosures. Several LDC amendments were adopted, including adding Utility Electrical Power Generation and Natural Resource Extraction and Processing as special land uses, modifying section 902(E)(1)(h) to exclude uncompacted gravel and rock, and allowing an exception to the 18‑month permit limit for Class‑A reconstruction after a fire insurance claim.

• Agenda approved (9-0)
• March 18 minutes approved by consent
• Staff to place accessory‑structure issue on LDC amendment list for next year
• Staff to research alternative metals for dumpster enclosures and report at next meeting
• Amend LDC section 902(E)(1)(h) to exclude uncompacted gravel and rock
• Add Utility Electrical Power Generation as a Special Land Use in I‑M districts
• Add Natural Resource Extraction and Processing as a Special Land Use in I‑M districts and as a Permitted Use in BLP districts
• Allow exception to 18‑month permit limit for Class‑A reconstruction after fire insurance claim

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings regarding the establishment of an Industrial Development District for Able Medical Devices and the adoption of a Five-Year Recreation Master Plan. The body will also consider several lease agreements and a public property ordinance.

• Public hearing for Able Medical Devices Industrial Development District
• Public hearing for the Five-Year Recreation Master Plan
• Approval of total bills payable in the amount of $2,532,070.74
• Ordinance 25-02: Overnight Occupation of Public Property
• Lease agreements for MQT Bike Rentals and MQTS, INC. Roller Derby storage

The commission approved the creation of an Industrial Development District for the Able Medical Devices project after a prior motion to postpone was defeated. The five‑year Recreation Master Plan was adopted unanimously. The consent agenda, including $2,532,070.74 in bills payable, was approved. New appointments to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, Election Board and Board of Zoning Appeals were confirmed unanimously.

• Approved appointment of Perry David Allen II to Marquette Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Perry David Allen II to Election Board (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Dallas Fetter to Board of Zoning Appeals as Planning Commission representative (unanimous)
• Motion to postpone Industrial Development District failed 1‑6
• Approved resolution establishing Industrial Development District for Able Medical (carried)
• Adopted Five‑Year Recreation Master Plan (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda, including $2,532,070.74 bills payable (carried)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑02: Overnight Occupation of Public Property (carried)

Board of Light and Power

The Marquette Board of Light and Power approved several items, most notably opting into the Michigan Public Act 95 Low‑Income Energy Assistance Fund. It also approved $3,242,060.50 in bills payable and $1,957,454.22 in future cash commitments, and authorized multiple interconnection‑related purchases. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Opted into Michigan PA 95 Low‑Income Energy Assistance Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Bills Payable: $3,242,060.50 paid, $1,957,454.22 future commitments (unanimous)
• Approved Replacement Fleet Vehicle Purchase Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Second Interconnection ROW clearing from Bugle Contracting $152,550.00 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Second Interconnection miscellaneous parts $198,272.66 (unanimous)
• Authorized payment $29,984.00 for easements on second interconnection project (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session to consider purchase/lease of real property (unanimous yes)
• Closed session concluded (unanimous yes)

Police-Fire Pension Board

The Police/Fire Pension Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the February 25 minutes. The board also approved sending the summary annual report letter and endorsed Brian Talvensaari’s application for age and service retirement. All motions passed with a 3-0 vote.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved February 25, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved sending summary annual report letter (3-0)
• Endorsed Brian Talvensaari’s age and service retirement application (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The board approved the adoption of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan 5, which corrects errors from the previous plan and extends its term to 2054. The board also approved a policy to share 5% of future TIF revenue with the City of Marquette. Additional routine actions were approved, including the meeting agenda, consent agenda, and acknowledgment of board member absences. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved absences of P. Sala, R. Stern, K. Kovacs (motion passed)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion passed)
• Approved consent agenda covering February minutes, bills, and financial reports (motion passed)
• Approved adoption of TIF Plan 5 (motion passed)
• Approved 5% sharing of future TIF revenue with the City of Marquette (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Advisory Board

The board added an audit report to the agenda under New Business and approved the addition by a 4‑0 vote. They approved the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes as written, also 4‑0. The board voted 4‑0 to spend $24,371 from the replacement fund to purchase a digester recirculation pump, with installation to be handled by plant staff.

• Approved agenda addition of Audit Report (4-0)
• Approved February 20, 2025 minutes as written (4-0)
• Approved $24,371 digester pump purchase from replacement fund (4-0)

Marquette Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The authority unanimously approved two invoices: a $14,225.00 payment for the Founders Landing CIP RZFB bond interest and a $1.318.75 payment for Cliffs Dow‑TriMedia GW monitoring. Board members agreed to move future meetings to 1:00 p.m. and adopted a phased approach for the community outreach plan. Davis will prepare a mock‑up of a Brownfield project narrative for review.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Feb 19 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Changed meeting time to 1:00 p.m. (consensus)
• Approved $14,225.00 Founders Landing CIP RZFB bond interest payment (unanimous)
• Approved $1.318.75 Cliffs Dow‑TriMedia GW monitoring payment (unanimous)
• Adopted phased approach for community outreach plan (consensus)
• Davis to prepare mock‑up of Brownfield project narrative (volunteer)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider approving total bills payable of $1,097,995.50 and a Fire Department fee schedule amendment to charge for non-emergent EMS requests. The meeting also includes the approval of a liquor license application and a lease agreement for bike rentals.

• Approve total bills payable of $1,097,995.50
• Fire Department Fee Schedule Amendment to charge for non-emergent EMS requests
• Approve MQT Bike Rentals Lease Agreement
• Approve New Liquor License Application
• Approve Application for License to Use City Property at 101 S. Front Street

City Commission

The City Commission will vote on a consent agenda including approval of $1,042,031.66 in bills, conversion to Temetra water AMI software, rental fire safety code amendments, and a poverty exemption resolution. New business includes considering an offer letter from Marquette Township regarding a water filtration plant. Appointments and reappointments to boards are also scheduled.

• Approve bills payable totaling $1,042,031.66
• Conversion to Temetra software for water AMI system, with $44,535 one-time cost and $6,076 annual savings
• Ordinance 25-01 – Rental Fire Safety Code Amendments (roll call vote)
• Resolution approving poverty exemption and asset test (roll call vote)
• Marquette Township offer letter – Water Filtration Plant (new business)

City Commission

The City Commission will approve bills payable totaling $1,475,213.61 and lease agreements for the Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation and Noquemanon Trails Network Council at Lakeview Arena. The body will also introduce an ordinance to amend rental fire safety code occupancy limits.

• Approve bills payable of $1,475,213.61
• Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation lease at Lakeview Arena ($7,455/year)
• NTN lease at Lakeview Arena ($876.83/month)
• Introduce Rental Fire Safety Code amendments to allow up to five unrelated tenants
• Resolution supporting House Bill 4007 of 2025

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a consent agenda including approval of $2,502,798.76 in bills, authorization of the mayor to sign the 2024 audit engagement and preliminary communications letters, a license to use city property at 125 W. Spring Street, a community services fee schedule change, and lease agreements for Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation and NTN. The commission will also vote on reappointments to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, Downtown Development Authority, and Public Art Commission, and receive presentations on a guardian recognition and a sister city visit to Kajaani, Finland.

• Approve total bills payable of $2,502,798.76
• Authorize mayor to sign 2024 audit engagement and preliminary communications letters
• Application for license to use city property at 125 W. Spring Street
• Community services fee schedule change
• Lease agreements for Marquette Junior Hockey Corporation (office and storage) and NTN (Heartwood Trail management amendment, office and storage)

City Commission

The Marquette City Commission will vote on the consent agenda, including approval of $1,482,850.34 in outstanding bills. New business includes extending and amending the solid waste collection contract through 2029 and authorizing purchase of leak detection equipment. Additional items are a $35,000 biogas media replacement contract and a senior services master agreement worth $528,136.34 for 2025.

• Approve total bills payable of $1,482,850.34
• Contract extension and amendment for BP17-11 solid waste collection services (through Sept 30 2029)
• Purchase of leak detection equipment (amount not specified)
• Biogas Conditioning Skid media and testing contract up to $35,000
• Senior Services master agreement for 2025 generating $528,136.34 in revenue