Marquette, Michigan

Election Board

The Marquette City Election Board will meet to verify candidates for local offices. This follows the July 21 deadline for candidates to submit required materials and affidavits of identity.

• Verification of seven candidates for three Marquette City Commission seats
• Verification of three candidates for two Marquette Board of Light and Power seats
• Review of candidate petitions or $100 filing fees

City Commission

Marquette Housing Commission

City Planning Commission

City Commission

Marquette Housing Commission

City Commission

City Planning Commission

City Commission

Marquette Housing Commission

City Commission

City Planning Commission

City Commission

City Commission

Marquette Housing Commission

City Planning Commission

City Commission

Marquette Housing Commission

City Commission

City Planning Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Planning Commission

City Planning Commission

City Planning Commission

City Planning Commission

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the agenda and minutes, then adopted a plan to educate the public and enforce the ordinance limiting gatherings to 12 people at Blackrocks and the Cove area of Presque Isle Park. The motion, proposed by Michael Potts and seconded by Jamie Glenn, passed with one objection. Additional discussion covered missing shade coverings at Kids Cove, accessibility improvements such as beach‑mat replacement and a handicapped kayak launch, and a new business item on pickleball courts.

• Adopted enforcement and education plan for unpermitted private events at Blackrocks and Cove, Presque Isle Park
• Discussed missing shade coverings at Kids Cove
• Raised accessibility issues: beach‑mat replacement, handicapped kayak launch
• New business item: consideration of pickleball courts
• Waterways Grant approved to replace piers at Cinder Pond Marina

Local Development Finance Authority

The Local Development Finance Authority is reviewing a financial report and operations update from Innovation Marquette Enterprise-SmartZone. The board will consider the distribution of TIF funds and a proposed budget for the 2027 fiscal year.

• Proposed distribution of $636,112.67 in TIF funds to Innovation Marquette Enterprise Co.
• Proposed FY’27 budget with revenues and expenditures of $3,037,140
• Review of Innovation Marquette Enterprise-SmartZone financial report and operations update
• Planning for a City Commission presentation on August 10, 2026
• Discussion of the TIF expiration plan for 2029

Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Advisory Board

The Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Advisory Board will meet July 16, 2026, to consider approving the revised FY2027 operating budget for submission to member municipalities. They will also review the June 2026 financial report and operations report, and discuss any new or old business. The agenda includes public comment and board comment.

• Approve revised FY2027 operating budget (lower than preliminary version)
• Review June 2026 financial report showing facility operating within budget
• Discuss one permit violation for excessive chlorine residual in May 2026 effluent
• Note succession plan: Neil Traye named new manager replacing Mark O'Neill
• Operations report: biosolids hauling, equipment repairs, and maintenance updates

Public Art Commission

The Marquette Public Art Commission will discuss unfinished business including the Kids Cove Archway Signage and Mural, Freedom Monument, Seven Grandfather Teachings Monument, and Cultural Trailhead components. They will also consider the FY2027 Budget and a new project at Superior Alliance for Independent Living Mattson Park. Public comments are invited.

• Kids Cove Archway Signage and Mural
• Freedom Monument
• Seven Grandfather Teachings Monument
• Cultural Trailhead Stained Glass Installation and Furniture
• FY2027 Budget discussion

City Commission

La Comisión de la Ciudad considerará enmiendas a la ordenanza del Código de Desarrollo de Tierras y un Acuerdo de Subvención de Vías Navegables del MDNR para Cinder Pond Marina. La reunión incluye presentaciones sobre el Museo Infantil de la Península Superior, un regalo de Kajaani, Finlandia, y la Comisión de Arte Público.

• Audiencia Pública: Ordenanza 26-06 - Enmiendas al Código de Desarrollo de Tierras
• Cinder Pond Marina - Acuerdo de Subvención de Vías Navegables del MDNR
• Aprobación del total de cuentas por pagar por la cantidad de $1,134,779.63
• Nombramiento de Steve Nystrom para la Marquette Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
• Nombramiento de Director - Municipal Utilities

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Marquette Arts & Culture Advisory Committee will review old business on Art Awards and consider two new business items: the Peg Hivonen Band Shell and the Cultural Trailhead. The meeting includes standard agenda approvals, announcements, and a public comment period. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Approval of agenda and June 2026 minutes
• Old business: Art Awards
• New business: Peg Hivonen Band Shell
• New business: Cultural Trailhead

City Planning Commission

City Commission

La Comisión Municipal votará sobre una agenda de consentimiento que incluye $2,955,749.12 en facturas por pagar, un contrato de monitor cardíaco y donaciones para el Freedom Monument y el Marquette Cultural Trailhead. Los nuevos asuntos incluyen una resolución de apoyo a la solicitud de AARP Age-Friendly Communities. Las presentaciones reconocerán a un jubilado, destacarán esfuerzos de salvamento y discutirán la Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.

• Aprobación del total de facturas por pagar de $2,955,749.12
• Contrato de Monitor Cardíaco (agenda de consentimiento)
• Freedom Monument — aceptación de donación
• Marquette Cultural Trailhead orden de cambio de contrato de construcción, adjudicación de subvención y donación de Rotary
• Solicitud de AARP Age-Friendly Communities — resolución de apoyo (votación nominal)

Marquette Housing Commission

Marquette Housing Commission

La Comisión de Vivienda de Marquette considerará una nueva política de recaudación de alquileres y un plan de selección de inquilinos en su reunión del 29 de junio. Los comisionados también recibirán una actualización sobre la propiedad de Fisher Street. Los informes rutinarios y las aprobaciones financieras se encuentran en la agenda de consentimiento.

• Discusión de la política de recaudación de alquileres (nuevos asuntos)
• Discusión del plan de selección de inquilinos (nuevos asuntos)
• Actualización sobre la propiedad de Fisher Street (asuntos antiguos)
• Aprobación de informes financieros, cheques y estado de posición de efectivo (agenda de consentimiento)

Police-Fire Pension Board

The Police-Fire Pension Board approved the retirement application for Kurt Hillier and approved the April 28, 2026, regular minutes. The board also received financial reports and a quarterly investment portfolio report.

• Approved April 28, 2026, regular minutes (2-0)
• Approved Kurt Hillier's application for Age and Service Retirement (2-0)
• Excused Ken Lamarre from the meeting (2-0)
• Approved agenda (2-0)

Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Advisory Board

La Junta Asesora revisará el presupuesto del FY27 y un informe financiero que muestra una pérdida operativa de $456,685.09 al 31 de mayo de 2026. Las actas de mayo indican que el personal presentará las cifras presupuestarias para la discusión de la junta y la eventual aprobación de la City Commission. Otros puntos del orden del día incluyen el informe de operaciones y posibles asuntos pendientes, como la discusión sobre una bomba para clima húmedo.

• Discusión del presupuesto del FY27; la junta revisará las cifras propuestas
• Informe financiero que muestra una pérdida operativa de $456,685.09 hasta el 31 de mayo de 2026
• Informe de operaciones de mayo de 2026, que incluye el mantenimiento de la planta y el cumplimiento de permisos
• Plan de sucesión: el director Mark O'Neill se jubila, Neil Traye es recomendado como reemplazo (de actas anteriores, puede continuar como asunto pendiente)
• Posibles asuntos pendientes sobre eventos de clima húmedo y la posible compra de una tercera bomba

The advisory board voted 5‑0 to approve the meeting agenda. It also voted 5‑0 to approve the May 21, 2026 meeting minutes as written. No new business was presented.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 21, 2026 minutes (5-0)

Board of Light and Power

La Junta de Luz y Energía votará sobre recomendaciones para comprar una servidumbre, comprar transformadores polifásicos, vender generadores Caterpillar, aprobar la reconstrucción de una válvula de la Presa Hidroeléctrica #2 y reubicar transformadores. También discutirán un posible cambio en el cálculo del ajuste de combustible, lo cual afecta directamente las tarifas de los clientes. Se ha programado una sesión cerrada para discutir la seguridad de los servicios públicos.

• Recomendación para aprobar la compra de servidumbre
• Recomendación para aprobar la compra de Polyphase Transformers – Alternate Bid
• Recomendación para aprobar la venta de generadores Caterpillar
• Recomendación para aprobar la reconstrucción de la válvula de la Hydro Dam #2
• Discusión sobre el cambio en el cálculo del ajuste de combustible

Marquette Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

La Autoridad de Redesarrollo de Brownfield de Marquette se reunirá el 18 de junio de 2026 para discutir varias actualizaciones de proyectos y nuevos asuntos comerciales. La agenda incluye una actualización sobre el proyecto Cliffs Dow, una propuesta de extensión de una subvención o préstamo de EGLE para Vault Marquette, y un reconocimiento de inicio de captura para 401 W. Washington Street. La junta también aprobará los informes financieros de abril y mayo de 2026.

• Actualización del proyecto Cliffs Dow por parte de Dennis Stachewicz
• Extensión de Subvención/Préstamo de EGLE para Vault Marquette (Página 14)
• Reconocimiento del Inicio de Captura de 2027 para 401 W. Washington (Página 16)
• Aprobación de los informes financieros de abril y mayo de 2026

City Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación se reunirá para llevar a cabo una capacitación con respecto a un inserto de correo de la factura del agua. La agenda consiste principalmente en artículos de procedimiento y una sesión de trabajo sobre informes, planes y ordenanzas.

• Capacitación sobre el inserto de correo de la factura del agua
• Sesión de trabajo sobre informes, planes y ordenanzas

City Commission

La Comisión Municipal llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y votará sobre la Ordenanza 26-05, que rige el uso de los senderos de uso múltiple. La agenda de consentimiento incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 8 de junio de 2026. También se han programado comentarios públicos.

• Audiencia pública sobre la Ordenanza 26-05 (Uso de Senderos de Uso Múltiple) con votación nominal
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión ordinaria del 8 de junio de 2026
• Comentarios públicos (hasta 3 minutos por persona)

Downtown Development Authority

La Downtown Development Authority considerará una subvención de fachada para el Landmark Inn y discutirá actualizaciones de su política de FOIA. La junta también recibirá una actualización sobre el evento Fourth of July Ball Drop y programará una reunión de presupuesto. Los puntos de la agenda de consentimiento incluyen la aprobación de actas, facturas e informes financieros.

• Subvención de Fachada – Landmark Inn
• Actualizaciones de la Política de FOIA
• Actualización del Evento Fourth of July Ball Drop
• Programar Reunión de Presupuesto
• Agenda de Consentimiento: actas, facturas, informes financieros

The Downtown Development Authority board approved a Facade Grant of up to $7,500 for the Landmark Inn. The board also adopted the revised Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) policy effective immediately. Routine items such as the consent agenda, meeting agenda, and board member absences were also approved. No public comment was received.

• Approved Landmark Inn Facade Grant up to $7,500 (motion passed)
• Approved revised FOIA Policy (motion passed)
• Approved consent agenda including May 2026 bills (motion passed)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion passed)
• Approved absence of A. Clark (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:14 a.m. (motion passed)

Peter White Public Library Board

La Junta de la Biblioteca Pública Peter White votará sobre una lista de funcionarios, el Plan Estratégico 2026-2030, los ajustes presupuestarios del FY25/26 y actualizaciones de tres políticas de la biblioteca (Sala de Investigación de Historia Local, Servicio de Referencia y Tarjeta de la Biblioteca). Los informes financieros muestran pagos de abril por $265,619.04 y pagos de mayo por $172,411.33. La junta también discutirá una sesión de trabajo del presupuesto FY26-27 y recibirá una presentación especial de Kathryn Pelton.

• Elección de funcionarios de la junta (lista presentada, nominaciones desde el pleno)
• Plan Estratégico 2026-2030 – se requiere votación
• Ajustes Presupuestarios FY25/26 – se requiere votación
• Votaciones de políticas: Sala de Investigación de Historia Local (INFO-2), Servicio de Referencia (INFO-3), Tarjeta de la Biblioteca (CIRC-1)
• Pagos de abril: $265,619.04; pagos de mayo: $172,411.33

City Commission

La Comisión de la Ciudad recibirá la auditoría del año fiscal 2025 de Anderson Tackman & Co. y un informe de la Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación. Votarán sobre partidas de consentimiento que incluyen $870,604.56 en facturas por pagar y diversas acciones administrativas. Se programarán audiencias públicas para las Enmiendas propuestas al Código de Desarrollo de Tierras y una Ordenanza de Sendero de Uso Múltiple. Una resolución relativa al uso del Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti Site requerirá una votación nominal.

• Presentación de la auditoría del año fiscal 2025 por Mike Grentz, Anderson Tackman & Co.
• La agenda de consentimiento incluye la aprobación de $870,604.56 en facturas totales por pagar
• Programar audiencia pública para la Ordenanza de Enmiendas al Código de Desarrollo de Tierras
• Programar audiencia pública para la Ordenanza de Sendero de Uso Múltiple
• Resolución de Uso del Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti Site que requiere votación nominal

General

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para decidir sobre una solicitud de variación para una propiedad residencial. La junta determinará si la solicitud cumple con los estándares del Código de Desarrollo de Tierras.

• Audiencia pública para 01-VAR-06-26: variación de jardín delantero de 3.6 pies para una adición de garaje adjunto de 13.4 pies x 17.8 pies en 1047 Allouez Rd

City Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de la Ciudad de Marquette aprobó el plan de sitio para un nuevo edificio comercial, estacionamiento y mejoras relacionadas en 1101 W US 41, con la condición de atender los comentarios del personal. Se llevó a cabo una audiencia pública sobre un permiso de uso de suelo especial para Blackrocks Brewery-Taphouse en 424 N. Third St. y 143 W. Michigan St. La comisión también discutió enmiendas al Código de Desarrollo de Tierras, incluyendo una revisión pendiente de la Figura 59. Un residente ofreció recomendaciones para eliminar especies de árboles no nativas de la lista de plantación de la ciudad.

• Aprobación del plan de sitio para 1101 W US 41 (edificio comercial, estacionamiento, paisajismo)
• Audiencia pública sobre el Uso Especial de Suelo para 424 N. Third St. & 143 W. Michigan St. (Blackrocks Brewery)
• Discusión de enmiendas al Código de Desarrollo de Tierras; revisión de la Figura 59 pendiente
• Comentario de un ciudadano recomendando la eliminación de Columnar Norway Maple y Japanese Lilac de la lista de plantación de árboles
• No se informaron conflictos de interés

The meeting included a public hearing on a Special Land Use permit for an outdoor alcoholic beverage service area and mobile vending units at Blackrocks Brewery. After discussion, the minutes end before any vote or decision is recorded. The only formal actions were approval of the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Approved meeting agenda (8-0)
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2026 meeting by consent

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

Esta reunión ordinaria del Comité Asesor de Artes y Cultura incluye la discusión de asuntos pendientes como los Premios de Arte, la elección de funcionarios y la serie de conciertos Peg Hirvonen Band Shell/City Concert Series. Los asuntos nuevos incluyen el diseño de la entrada del Marquette Lion's Lakeside Park, el 'Gold Standard' de Activación del Trailhead, los horarios operativos del Trailhead y la inscripción para el recorrido del Cultural Trail & Trailhead. Se han programado periodos de comentarios públicos. No se indican votos ni decisiones vinculantes en la agenda.

• Peg Hirvonen Band Shell Concert/City Concert Series
• Marquette Lion's Lakeside Park Entry Design
• Trailhead Activation 'Gold Standard'
• Trailhead Operational Hours
• Cultural Trail & Trailhead Tour sign-up

Marquette Housing Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 28 meeting. It unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the budget for MSHDA starting Jan 1 for Pine Ridge and Lake Superior Village. The commissioners also approved sending Fisher Street property blueprints to CSG for review.

• Approved agenda (motion by Fitzgerald, seconded by Agassi)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Fitzgerald, seconded by Agassi)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved budget for MSHDA starting Jan 1 for Pine Ridge and Lake Superior Village (motion by Fitzgerald, seconded by Agassi)
• Approved sending Fisher Street property blueprints to CSG for review (motion by Fitzgerald, seconded by Agassi)

Public Art Commission

The commission approved its agenda and consented to minutes from the February 25 and May 14, 2026 meetings, moving the May 14 consent to the June meeting. Members elected Hannah Snow as the commission secretary. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (all in favor)
• Consented minutes of Feb 25 2026 meeting (all in favor)
• Moved consent of May 14 2026 minutes to June meeting (all in favor)
• Elected Hannah Snow as secretary (all in favor)

Board of Light and Power

La Junta de Luz y Energía llevará a cabo una reunión ordinaria para votar por un Vicepresidente/Secretario, aprobar actas y revisar facturas. Los puntos de acción clave incluyen una recomendación para aprobar la compra de transformadores polifásicos y una propuesta de inspección de postes de servicios públicos. El Director de Finanzas presentará una discusión financiera.

• Votación para Vicepresidente/Secretario
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión ordinaria del 5 de mayo de 2026
• Revisión de facturas pagadas y compromisos de efectivo futuros
• Recomendación para aprobar la compra de transformadores polifásicos
• Recomendación para aprobar la propuesta de inspección de postes de servicios públicos

Marquette Housing Commission

City Commission

La Comisión de la Ciudad lleva a cabo una sesión de trabajo para recibir una actualización y discutir las regulaciones o políticas de bicicletas eléctricas. La agenda incluye únicamente este punto sustantivo junto con elementos procedimentales como los comentarios públicos. No hay otros asuntos ni votaciones programadas.

• Actualización y discusión sobre bicicletas eléctricas

City Commission

La Comisión llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y una votación nominal sobre una Exención de Impuestos a Instalaciones Industriales. También discutirán los siguientes pasos para las regulaciones de bicicletas eléctricas y considerarán un contrato para un Plan de Gestión de Turismo Sostenible. Los puntos de consentimiento incluyen la aprobación de $1,193,372.15 en facturas y una resolución que se opone a varios proyectos de ley estatales (HB 5529-5532, HB 5581-5585).

• Audiencia pública sobre el Single Lot Special Assessment Roll #593
• Votación nominal sobre la Exención de Impuestos a Instalaciones Industriales
• Aprobación por consentimiento de un total de facturas a pagar de $1,193,372.15
• Resolución en contra de HB 5529-5532 y HB 5581-5585
• Contrato de servicios profesionales con DAAR Place Consulting para el Plan de Gestión de Turismo Sostenible

Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Advisory Board

La junta asesora revisará el informe de auditoría del FY25, el informe financiero de abril y el informe de operaciones. También discutirán un plan de sucesión (asuntos nuevos) y las operaciones en clima húmedo (asuntos anteriores). El comentario público está limitado a tres minutos.

• Presentación del Informe de Auditoría del FY25 por Mike Grentz de Anderson, Tackman & Company PLC
• Informe Financiero de abril de 2026
• Informe de Operaciones de abril de 2026
• Discusión del Plan de Sucesión
• Actualización sobre las operaciones en clima húmedo

The advisory board approved the meeting agenda (4‑0) and the April 16, 2026 minutes (3‑0). It then approved the FY25 audit report, also by a 4‑0 vote. No other motions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved April 16, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Approved FY25 audit report (4-0)

City Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación se reunirá para discutir las enmiendas propuestas al Código de Desarrollo de Tierras. La agenda también incluye una sesión de capacitación con respecto a un folleto informativo del código de propiedad enviado a los residentes con sus facturas de agua.

• Sesión de trabajo sobre las Enmiendas al Código de Desarrollo de Tierras
• Capacitación sobre el folleto de la factura de agua 'Información Importante del Código para Residentes'

Traffic-Parking Advisory Committee

El Comité Asesor de Tráfico/Estacionamiento revisará asuntos pendientes, incluyendo la fijación de la fecha de presentación de TPAC ante la Comisión de la Ciudad para el 26 de mayo de 2026, la finalización de la presentación de TPAC y la confirmación del renombramiento de los miembros Julie Benda y Nicky Bates. El comité también discutirá nuevos asuntos relacionados con la congestión del tráfico y el estacionamiento en la calle en la intersección de McMillan & Anderson. No se registran decisiones en esta agenda.

• Fijar la fecha de presentación de TPAC ante la Comisión de la Ciudad para el 5/26/2026
• Finalizar la sesión de trabajo de la presentación de TPAC
• Renombrar a los miembros del comité Julie Benda y Nicky Bates
• Discutir la congestión del tráfico y el estacionamiento en la calle en la intersección de McMillan & Anderson

Downtown Development Authority

La Autoridad de Desarrollo del Centro considerará elementos de la agenda de consentimiento rutinaria, incluyendo la aprobación de las actas, facturas e informes financieros de abril de 2026, así como los estados financieros auditados de 2025. Los nuevos asuntos incluyen apoyo al evento Fourth of July Ball Drop, la compra de un Multihog de 2023 y las licitaciones para reparaciones de concreto. También se presentarán informes del Comité de Diseño y Mantenimiento y del director.

• Agenda de consentimiento: actas del 4/9/2026, facturas del 4/1-4/30/2026, informes financieros al 4/30/2026 y estados financieros auditados de 2025
• Nuevos asuntos: apoyo al evento Fourth of July Ball Drop
• Nuevos asuntos: Compra de Multihog de 2023
• Nuevos asuntos: Licitaciones de reparaciones de concreto
• Informe del Comité de Diseño y Mantenimiento

The Downtown Development Authority board approved a special event that will close the 100 block of West Washington Street from the evening of July 2 through early morning July 5, 2026. The board also approved the tentative purchase of a 2023 Multihog CX75 tractor and increased the equipment budget to $130,000. Additionally, the board awarded the 2026 concrete repair contract to Closner Construction. Routine consent agenda items and other motions were also approved.

• Approved special event street closure for 100 block of W. Washington St., July 2‑5, 2026 (motion passed)
• Approved tentative acquisition of 2023 Multihog CX75 tractor and raised equipment budget to $130,000 (motion passed)
• Awarded 2026 concrete repair contract to Closner Construction (motion passed)
• Approved absence of board member R. Caron (motion passed)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion passed)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, and 2025 audited financials (motion passed)

Public Art Commission

La Comisión de Arte Público de Marquette discutirá actualizaciones sobre varios proyectos en curso, incluyendo el área de Trail Head (con una chimenea de azulejos, recomendaciones de mejoras de capital, ideas para portabicicletas, una escultura de techo e instalación de paisaje), el Freedom Monument, el Seven Grandfathers Teachings Monument y el Cultural Trail. Los asuntos nuevos incluyen la organización de una exposición de arte infantil para la inauguración de Trail Head e ideas de marketing y proyectos futuros. No hay votos ni decisiones programadas más allá de la aprobación de la agenda y las actas anteriores.

• Trail Head: chimenea de azulejos de Terry Gilfoy y Mike Hortin
• Recomendaciones de mejoras de capital de MPAC para Quigno fish y RFP de portabicicletas
• Ideas creativas para el letrero de Lions Park
• Cultural Trail: Exhibición de Arte de Marcadores de Historias Rotativas con la comisión de arte de Loonsfoot Aldred
• Asuntos nuevos: exposición de arte infantil para la inauguración de Trail Head

The commission approved Sign Unlimited for the Kids Cove sign and authorized work on the first Speardock story bench. A special meeting was scheduled for May 28 to discuss several upcoming art and furnishing projects.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Sign Unlimited for Kids Cove sign proposal (unanimous)
• Approved RFQ for Kids Cove mural (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting for May 28 at 6 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved beginning of first Speardock story bench (unanimous)
• Approved consultation with Massey family regarding Speardock bench (unanimous)
• Approved consultation with DPW regarding unapproved plaque on Speardock bench (unanimous)
• Paused Iban Garden artwork loan and bike rack ideas

City Commission

En esta sesión de trabajo, la Comisión Municipal discutirá el uso futuro de la propiedad de Jacobetti Veteran Home. No se tomarán decisiones formales; el punto se incluye para discusión y comentarios del público.

• Discusión - Uso Futuro de la Propiedad de Jacobetti Veteran Home

The City Commission held a work session to discuss the future of the state-owned Jacobetti Veterans Home property. Staff outlined potential uses including medium-to high-density housing and a new law enforcement facility. Commissioners expressed support for housing development but raised concerns regarding the potential for a new jail facility.

• Held work session on Jacobetti Veterans Home property future
• Commissioners discussed potential for medium-to high-density housing
• Commissioners discussed potential for new law enforcement facility
• Commissioners expressed support for housing development
• Commissioners raised concerns regarding potential jail facility

City Commission

La Comisión de la Ciudad votará sobre una agenda de consentimiento que incluye un contrato y honorarios de servicios legales, la programación de una audiencia pública para una exención de impuestos a instalaciones industriales, la aprobación de $558,229.55 en facturas, y varios arrendamientos y permisos. Se llevará a cabo una presentación sobre la Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership. Los asuntos nuevos incluyen el reconocimiento de la National Public Works Week y el nombramiento de un miembro de la junta de BLP.

• Contrato y honorarios de servicios legales
• Programar audiencia pública para Exención de Impuestos a Instalaciones Industriales
• Aprobar el total de facturas por pagar de $558,229.55
• Venta de equipo excedente
• Proyecto de mejoras y mantenimiento de calles - Enmienda al contrato

The City Commission approved several appointments to local boards and committees, including the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and the Peter White Public Library Board of Trustees. Additionally, Christopher Dehlin was appointed to a vacant seat on the Board of Light and Power.

• Approved Charles Blaksmith to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Carol Pitz to the Peter White Public Library Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Approved Julie Benda's reappointment to the Traffic-Parking Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $558,229.55 in bills payable (unanimous)
• Accepted National Public Works Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Appointed Christopher Dehlin to the Board of Light and Power (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación aprobó la variación 05‑VAR‑12‑25, otorgando una variación de retiro lateral de 1.1-ft en 911 W. Ridge St. para permitir un descanso de 4-ft × 4-ft y escaleras de 4-ft × 9-ft a menos de 3 ft de la línea lateral del lote. La Junta también aprobó el calendario de reuniones de la BZA para 2026, trasladando la reunión del 2 de julio al 9 de julio. Los puntos adicionales de la agenda incluyeron una solicitud de extensión de variación para 101 S. Front St., una presentación ante la Comisión de la Ciudad y capacitación sobre el Caso No. 364833 de la Corte de Apelaciones, pero no se registraron decisiones sobre esos puntos.

• 05‑VAR‑12‑25: variación de retiro lateral de 1.1-ft aprobada para 911 W. Ridge St. (descanso y escaleras)
• Fechas de reuniones de la BZA de 2026 cambiadas: el 9 de julio reemplaza al 2 de julio
• 03‑VAR‑06‑25: primera solicitud de extensión para la fachada de 101 S. Front St. (no se registró decisión)
• Presentación a la Comisión de la Ciudad (no se registró decisión)
• Capacitación sobre el Caso No. 364833 de la Corte de Apelaciones (no se registró decisión)

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the December 4, 2025 minutes (5‑0) and the meeting agenda (5‑0). It then granted a one‑year extension of variance case 03‑VAR‑06‑25, moving the expiration to June 5, 2027 (5‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Dec 4 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5‑0)
• Approved one‑year extension for variance 03‑VAR‑06‑25 to 06‑05‑27 (5‑0)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

El Comité Asesor de Artes y Cultura considerará temas de negocios pendientes, incluyendo un recorrido artístico, premios de arte, la elección de funcionarios y la Peg Hirvonen Band Shell Concert Series. Se ha programado una presentación sobre Respect Marquette como nuevo negocio. La reunión también incluye periodos de comentarios públicos e informes del comité.

• Elección de funcionarios
• Discusión sobre la Peg Hirvonen Band Shell Concert Series
• Actualizaciones sobre el Art Tour y los Art Awards
• Presentación de Respect Marquette

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the April 2026 minutes. Members discussed the potential revitalization of the Art Tour and the Respect Marquette initiative, but no formal votes were taken on these items. The election of officers was tabled.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled election of officers

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

Board of Light and Power

La Junta de Luz y Energía considerará la compra de piezas para el rack de combustible de MEC, aprobará un contrato de construcción subterránea y discutirá la propiedad de la Base de Embarcaciones del DNR/Shiras. También están en la agenda una recomendación para el nombramiento de un miembro de la junta y una revisión financiera a cargo del Director de Finanzas Bill Toomey. Se escucharán comentarios públicos y se ha programado una sesión cerrada para la seguridad de los servicios públicos.

• Compra de piezas para el rack de combustible de MEC
• Contrato de construcción subterránea
• Discusión sobre la propiedad de la Base de Embarcaciones del DNR/Shiras
• Recomendación de nombramiento de miembro de la Junta MBLP
• Informe de compra de vehículos

City Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación considerará un plan de sitio para un nuevo edificio comercial, estacionamiento y paisajismo en 1101 W US 41. El organismo también llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo con respecto a las enmiendas al Código de Desarrollo de Tierras.

• Revisión del plan de sitio para un nuevo edificio comercial y estacionamiento en 1101 W US 41 (04-SPR-05-26)
• Sesión de trabajo sobre las Enmiendas al Código de Desarrollo de Tierras

Marquette Housing Commission

The Marquette Housing Commission approved the April 28 agenda by a unanimous vote. The commission also approved the March 24 meeting minutes unanimously. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

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

Marquette Housing Commission

Police-Fire Pension Board

The Police-Fire Pension Board approved the agenda, minutes, and financial reports for February and March. The board also approved the retirement application for John Waldo and an annuity withdrawal. The next meeting is scheduled for May 26, 2026.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved February 24, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Received and filed financial reports as of February 28, 2026
• Received and filed financial reports as of March 31, 2026
• Approved John Waldo's application for age and service retirement (3-0)
• Approved annuity withdrawal (3-0)
• Received and filed Summary Annual Report for Plan Year ended September 30, 2025
• Next meeting set for May 26, 2026

City Commission

La Comisión de la Ciudad de Marquette considerará varios nombramientos, una audiencia pública sobre una ordenanza de rezonificación y una agenda de consentimiento que incluye artículos rutinarios. La audiencia pública clave es para la Ordenanza 26-03, que propone la rezonificación de tres propiedades en Division Street. La agenda de consentimiento incluye la aprobación de $684,355.03 en cuentas por pagar y varios permisos y arrendamientos. Los artículos de nuevos negocios incluyen el arrendamiento de una computadora de oficina y un proyecto de reparación de aceras.

• Ordenanza 26-03: Rezonificación para 1308, 1400 y 1402 Division Street
• Aprobar el total de cuentas por pagar de $684,355.03
• Ordenanza 26-04: Malezas nocivas
• Solicitud de permiso de Distrito Social
• Arrendamiento de las instalaciones del Upper Peninsula Community Rowing Club

Traffic-Parking Advisory Committee

Esta reunión del Comité Asesor de Tráfico/Estacionamiento es principalmente procedimental. Los asuntos nuevos incluyen la selección de una fecha para una presentación ante la Comisión Municipal entre cuatro opciones, la discusión de dos términos de miembros del comité que vencen y una sesión de trabajo sobre la presentación misma. No hay asuntos pendientes ni comentarios públicos en la agenda.

• Elegir fecha de presentación entre el 26 de mayo, 13 de octubre, 14 de diciembre o 21 de diciembre de 2026
• Términos que vencen para los miembros del comité Julie Benda y Nicky Bates
• Sesión de trabajo para la presentación de TPAC planificada
• No se enumeran comentarios públicos ni asuntos pendientes

The Traffic/Parking Advisory Committee set a date for its upcoming presentation to the City Commission. The committee also confirmed the reappointment of two members for new terms.

• Selected Tuesday, May 26 as the City Commission presentation date
• Appointed Nicole Bates to deliver the City Commission presentation
• Confirmed Julie Benda will continue serving for another term
• Confirmed Nicky Bates will continue serving for another term
• Approved previous meeting minutes

Peter White Public Library Board

La Junta de la Peter White Public Library votará sobre una Política de Tablones de Anuncios y Folletos (PRG-4) y discutirá problemas de financiamiento federal y estatal. La junta también escuchará una presentación especial del Coordinador de Servicios para Adolescentes y revisará informes financieros que muestran $172,454.16 en pagos de marzo.

• Votación sobre la Política de Tablones de Anuncios y Folletos PRG-4
• Informes financieros: $172,454.16 en pagos totales de marzo, incluyendo $124,194.28 en salarios
• Discusión de problemas de financiamiento federal y estatal
• Actualización del plan estratégico
• Presentación especial de la Coordinadora de Servicios para Adolescentes Amanda Pierce

The board approved a revised Bulletin Board and Pamphlet Policy (PRG-4) on a 4-0 vote. It also approved March 2026 bills totaling $172,454.16 and the consent agenda, which included minutes from the March meeting. Trustees heard updates on teen services and discussed potential federal funding cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

• Approved revised PRG-4 Bulletin Board and Pamphlet Policy (4-0)
• Approved March 2026 bills of $172,454.16 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including March 23, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:06 PM (4-0)

City Planning Commission

La comisión considerará la solicitud del plan de sitio para un edificio comercial con un hotel Hilton Tapestry de 80 habitaciones, restaurante y un garaje de estacionamiento adjunto en 100 & 119 South Lakeshore Boulevard. El personal recomienda la aprobación condicional pendiente de enmiendas para cumplir con los comentarios del código. Los comentarios públicos abordarán el acceso ADA y los impactos de la construcción en el edificio adyacente de Savings Bank.

• Revisión del plan de sitio de 100 & 119 S Lakeshore Blvd – nuevo hotel, restaurante y garaje de estacionamiento
• Recomendación del personal: aprobación condicional pendiente de enmiendas al plan
• Comentarios públicos sobre el acceso de cumplimiento con ADA e impactos de la construcción en el edificio de Savings Bank

The Commission discussed potential changes to the Land Development Code, including regulations for grass, weeds, and right-of-way usage. No substantive votes were taken on the amendments. The meeting included a review of the April 7, 2026, minutes.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved 4/07/2026 meeting minutes with two corrections

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Local Development Finance Authority

La Local Development Finance Authority escuchará un informe financiero y una actualización de operaciones de Innovation Marquette Enterprise-SmartZone. La junta solicita una lista de empresas e individuos que trabajaron con IMQT y que aún tienen presencia física en el condado, incluyendo el número de empleados. La discusión también cubre la creación de empleos dentro de la ciudad y el plan de cierre para la LDFA, ya que el distrito TIF expirará en 2029.

• Aprobar las actas de la reunión anterior
• Informe Financiero y Actualización de Operaciones de Innovation Marquette Enterprise-SmartZone
• La junta solicita una lista de empresas e individuos con presencia física en Marquette County a la fecha de la reunión
• Enfoque de la City Commission en la creación de empleos dentro de la ciudad y cómo se utiliza la contribución de la ciudad
• Discusión del plan de cierre para LDFA ya que el TIF expira en 2029

Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Advisory Board

La Junta de Asesoramiento de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales de Marquette revisará el informe financiero de marzo de 2026 que muestra una pérdida operativa de $791.163,95. También discutirán el informe de operaciones que detalla una violación del límite de descarga de pH y el personal de 24 horas en curso para gestionar los altos niveles del río Carp. Otros puntos del orden del día incluyen nuevos negocios sobre operaciones de clima húmedo y una actualización sobre el proyecto de manejo de sólidos. La reunión es informativa sin votaciones programadas.

• El informe financiero muestra una pérdida operativa de $791.163,95 hasta el 31 de marzo de 2026
• Se violó el límite de descarga de pH durante un día en marzo de 2026
• Tres bombas de derivación funcionan 24/7 para evitar el arrastre de sólidos debido a los altos niveles del río Carp
• Discusión de operaciones de clima húmedo
• Actualización sobre el proyecto de manejo de sólidos

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from March 19, 2026. Members received reports on a pH violation in March, financial expenditures of $2.3 million, and emergency pumping operations due to high Carp River levels.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved March 19, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Commission

La Comisión de la Ciudad llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y votará sobre una enmienda al Plan de Brownfield de Vault. También considerarán un acuerdo de reembolso enmendado relacionado con el plan. Los artículos de consentimiento incluyen la aprobación de $1,005,691.62 en facturas, un permiso de fuegos artificiales y un contrato de mejoras viales.

• Audiencia pública y votación nominal sobre la Enmienda al Plan de Brownfield de Vault
• Aprobación de $1,005,691.62 en facturas por pagar
• Permiso de Fuegos Artificiales 2026
• Aprobación del contrato del Proyecto de Mantenimiento y Mejoras Viales
• Aprobación del Condominio del Sitio McClellan Meadows

The City Commission voted 5-1 to approve the amended Vault Marquette Brownfield Plan and its accompanying resolution. The commission also unanimously approved the related reimbursement agreement, the McClellan Meadows condominium site development, the consent agenda (including $1,005,691.62 in bills payable), the meeting agenda, and a motion to excuse Mayor Paul Schloegel.

• Approved amended Vault Marquette Brownfield Plan (5-1)
• Approved reimbursement agreement for Vault Brownfield Plan (unanimous)
• Approved McClellan Meadows Condominium site development (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including $1,005,691.62 bills payable (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda as written (unanimous)
• Excused Mayor Paul Schloegel for personal reasons (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

La Downtown Development Authority llevará a cabo una reunión mayormente procedimental con artículos de la agenda de consentimiento que incluyen la aprobación de las actas de marzo, facturas del 1 al 31 de marzo de 2026 e informes financieros al 31 de marzo de 2026. No se enumeran nuevos asuntos sustantivos ni audiencias públicas en la agenda.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 12 de marzo de 2026
• Facturas para el período del 1 al 31 de marzo de 2026
• Informes financieros al 31 de marzo de 2026

The board approved two routine motions—accepting the recorded absences of R. Stern and R. Caron and adopting the meeting agenda. They also approved the consent agenda, which included the March 12 minutes, a list of bills and financial reports totaling $153,632.56. The meeting was then adjourned at 9:05 a.m.

• Approved absences of R. Stern and R. Caron (motion passed)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion passed)
• Approved consent agenda with March minutes, bills and financial reports totaling $153,632.56 (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:05 a.m. (motion passed)

Public Art Commission

La Comisión de Arte Público de Marquette escuchará actualizaciones sobre varios proyectos de arte público en curso, incluyendo el Freedom Monument, el Seven Grandfathers Teachings Monument y las mejoras del Trail Head. Los asuntos nuevos incluyen una competencia de arte juvenil y una propuesta para un pasante de arte público del Departamento de Arts & Culture.

• Actualizaciones sobre el Freedom Monument y el Seven Grandfathers Teachings Monument
• Recomendaciones de mejoras de capital del Trail Head y discusión sobre la escultura del techo
• Ideas creativas para el Gilfoy Tiled Fireplace y el letrero de Lions Park
• Exhibición de Arte de Marcadores de Historias Rotativas con la comisión de arte de Loonsfoot Aldred en el Cultural Trail
• MI Community: Competencia de Arte Juvenil y Propuesta de Pasante de Arte Público del Departamento de A&C

Marquette Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

La Autoridad de Redesarrollo de Brownfield de Marquette considerará enmiendas al plan de brownfield de Vault Marquette, un acuerdo de reembolso y un plan de trabajo de la Ley 381. También revisará y aprobará facturas relacionadas con los pagos de bonos de Founders Landing, pagos de bonos de DLP y servicios de consultoría. La reunión incluye informes de oficiales, comentarios del público y puntos de agenda de rutina.

• Enmienda al Plan de Brownfield para Vault Marquette
• Enmienda al Acuerdo de Reembolso para Vault Marquette
• Plan de Trabajo de la Ley 381
• Facturas para los pagos de bonos de Founders Landing, pagos de bonos de DLP y servicios de Mac Consulting

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The Arts & Culture Advisory Committee will vote to elect its officers for the coming term. It will also consider several new initiatives, including art awards, an art tour, a bandshell concert series, and updates to the cultural trailhead. The meeting includes standard reports, old business debrief, and public comment.

• Election of officers for the committee
• Discussion of upcoming art awards
• Planning of an art tour
• Peg Hirvonen Bandshell Concert Series proposal
• Updates and opening plans for the cultural trailhead

The committee approved the March minutes and tabled discussions regarding the Peg Hirvonen Bandshell and Cultural Trailhead updates. Discussions regarding Art Awards nominations and the potential revitalization of Art Stroll were noted.

• Approved March minutes
• Tabled Peg Hirvonen Bandshell and Cultural Trailhead updates

City Planning Commission

Election Board

The Marquette City Election Board is meeting to appoint inspectors for the May 5, 2026 Special Election. The board will also conduct a public accuracy test for the upcoming election.

• Appointment of Election Inspectors for May 5, 2026 Special Election
• Appointment of AV Counting Board Inspectors for May 5, 2026 Special Election
• Appointment of Early Voting Inspectors for May 5, 2026 Special Election
• Public Accuracy Test for May 5, 2026 Special Election

City Commission

The Marquette City Commission will consider a consent agenda that includes approving the minutes from recent meetings and authorizing payment of total bills payable amounting to $1,168,572.40. The agenda also contains travel reimbursement items for Commissioners Larson and Hanley and Mayor Schloegel, and a grant application for Cinder Pond Marina. Public presentations on the Climate Action Plan and the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will be heard, followed by a public hearing schedule for the Vault Brownfield Plan amendment.

• Approve total bills payable of $1,168,572.40
• Approve minutes of the March 19, 2026 regular City Commission meeting
• Approve minutes of the March 19, 2026 work session
• Travel reimbursement for Commissioners Larson and Hanley
• Cinder Pond Marina – MDNR Waterways Grant Application

The City Commission approved a MDNR Waterways Grant application for pier replacement at Cinder Pond Marina. The commission also authorized various travel reimbursements and directed the process for filling a vacancy on the Board of Light and Power.

• Appointed Hannah Snow to the Public Art Commission (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including March 19 meeting minutes and $1,168,572.40 in bills (unanimous)
• Approved travel reimbursement for Commissioner Larson ($727.30) and Commissioner Hanley ($156.00) (4-0-2)
• Approved travel reimbursement for Mayor Schloegel ($735.30) (5-0-1)
• Approved MDNR Waterways Grant application for Cinder Pond Marina pier replacement (4-2)
• Directed City Clerk to accept applications for Board of Light and Power vacancy until April 17, 2026 (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the prior minutes, each by a 7‑0 vote. It suspended the rules to allow discussion of the McClellan Meadows condominium proposal, also by a 7‑0 vote. After review, the commission voted 7‑0 to recommend that the City Commission approve applications 02‑SPR‑03‑26 and 01‑CSD‑03‑26, subject to an amended plan that meets staff comments. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approve agenda (7-0)
• Approve minutes of 03/03/26 (7-0)
• Suspend rules for discussion on McClellan Meadows (7-0)
• Recommend City Commission approve 02-SPR-03-26 & 01-CSD-03-26 with condition (7-0)

Board of Light and Power

The Board of Light and Power will approve February meeting minutes, review bills paid and future cash commitments, and discuss a catch basin at the Shiras property. It will consider several recommendations, including the purchase of MEC injection pump rebuild parts and services, a resolution for MPPA board alternates, the 2026 Energy Waste Reduction Program Plan, and the 2027 PA 95 opt‑in/out low‑income energy assistance. Additional items include a land‑use request for a dog park on County Road 550, capital projects such as a second interconnection, and a vehicle purchase report, with public comment periods scheduled and an IBEW Local 510 appeal heard.

• Purchase of MEC Injection Pump Rebuild Parts & Services
• Resolution for MPPA Board Alternates
• 2026 Energy Waste Reduction Program Plan
• 2027 PA 95 Opt‑in/out – Low‑Income Energy Assistance
• Dog Park land‑use request on County Road 550

The Board approved $2,878,814.10 in bills payable and $1,745,350.98 in future cash commitments. It unanimously moved forward with catch basin improvements at the Shiras site, purchased MEC injection pump parts for $83,900, approved the 2026 Energy Waste Reduction Program, opted out of PA 95 for 2027, and authorized the Marquette Dog Park Friends to use MBLP land pending a license agreement. In closed session, the Board approved the session (5‑0) and rejected the IBEW grievance appeal, directing staff to re‑offer the February 17 settlement proposal.

• Approved bills payable of $2,878,814.10 and future commitments of $1,745,350.98 (unanimous)
• Approved catch basin improvements at Shiras Property (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of MEC injection pump rebuild parts & service for $83,900 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Energy Waste Reduction Program plan (unanimous)
• Approved opt‑out of PA 95 for 2027 low‑income energy assistance (unanimous)
• Authorized Marquette Dog Park Friends to use MBLP land pending license and funding (unanimous)
• Closed session approved under FOIA exemption (5‑0)
• Rejected IBEW Local 510 grievance appeal and directed re‑offer of settlement (5‑0)

Marquette Housing Commission

The Marquette Housing Commission meeting on March 24, 2026 will consider routine items such as approving the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and a consent agenda that contains the Executive Director’s Report, financial statements, and program reports for Pine Ridge, Lake Superior Village, and the Youth and Family Center. The commission will also hold two public comment periods and may discuss any old or new business items.

• Approval of agenda and previous meeting minutes
• Consent agenda: Executive Director’s Report
• Consent agenda: Financial reports for Pine Ridge, Lake Superior Village, Youth and Family Center, and Housing Choice Voucher
• Approval of checks (pages 24‑32)
• Public comment periods (items 4 and 9)

The Marquette Housing Commission approved the meeting agenda and the February 24, 2026 minutes. A consent agenda covering property reports, budget approval, equipment purchase, and staffing updates was also approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved February 24, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda items, including budget approval and equipment purchase (motion carried)

General

Peter White Public Library Board

The Board of Trustees will meet to vote on the board's bylaws and the Bulletin Board and Pamphlet Policy. The meeting includes a presentation from the Adult Services Department Head and a review of February financial reports.

• Vote on Bylaws of the Board of Trustees GOV-6
• Vote on Bulletin Board and Pamphlet Policy PRG-4
• Approval of February payments totaling $178,191.47
• Discussion of Marquette Township Book Drop Location
• Review of 2025 Community Report

The board approved the agenda (5‑0) and the February 17 meeting minutes (4‑0, 1 abstention). It approved January 2026 bills totaling $178,191.47 (5‑0). The board also approved changes to the GOV‑6 Board Bylaws (5‑0) and adjourned the meeting (5‑0).

• Agenda approved (5-0)
• Minutes of Feb 17, 2026 approved (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved January 2026 bills totaling $178,191.47 (5-0)
• Approved changes to GOV-6 Board Bylaws (5-0)
• Bulletin Board and Pamphlet Policy PRG-4 first reading, no action
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

General

The board approved the meeting agenda and the February 9 minutes unanimously. It voted 6-3 to recommend option (b)—a 15% rate increase for three years followed by 8% each year—to the city commission for marina fees, with an annual PRAB review. The board also unanimously supported filing a Waterways grant application for repairs to the Cinder Pond marina.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 9, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended marina rate option (b) to city commission; motion passed 6-3
• Supported filing Waterways grant application for Cinder Pond marina (unanimous)

City Commission

The Marquette City Commission will hold a work session on March 19, 2026. The agenda includes a public update on the Vault Marquette Project and a period for public comments limited to three minutes per speaker. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Vault Marquette Project Update (information only)
• Public comments (max 3 minutes per speaker)

The commission heard an update from developer Jen Julien on the Vault Marquette project. Julien reported site excavation issues, contaminated soils and rising construction costs, leading to a scaled‑back plan that defers the Savings Bank building redevelopment and changes the parking design to a smaller private open‑air deck. Staff noted that the changes affect the previously approved Brownfield financing agreement and that formal amendments will be presented to the commission in upcoming weeks. No formal actions or votes were taken.

City Commission

The City Commission will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving a $120,000 grant for a public art landscape garden in Marquette Lion's Lakeside Park, as well as funding for local organizations and construction change orders. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a rezoning request.

• Grant Agreement - Public Art Landscape Garden ($120,000)
• KBIC Funding for Hospitality House of the Upper Peninsula, Inc.
• KBIC Funding for the U.P. Children's Museum
• KBIC Funding for the YMCA
• Public Hearing - Rezoning of 1308, 1400, 1402 Division Street

The commission excused Commissioner Sally Davis, approved the meeting agenda, and adopted the consent agenda, which included approving $1,553,864.29 in bills payable and several grant and contract items. They also adopted the City’s Active Transportation Plan. Additionally, they directed the City Manager to submit FY2027 Congressional Directed Spending requests.

• Excused Commissioner Sally Davis (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items, including $1,553,864.29 bills payable and multiple grant agreements (unanimous)
• Adopted Active Transportation Plan (unanimous)
• Directed City Manager to submit FY2027 Congressional Directed Spending requests (unanimous)

Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Advisory Board

The Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Facility Advisory Board will discuss a biosolids hauling contract and review the February 2026 financial report. The meeting will also cover solids handling project updates and permit compliance.

• Biosolids Hauling Contract (New Business)
• Financial Report (February 2026)
• Solids Handling Project (Old Business)
• Permit Compliance (December 2025/January 2026)
• Operations Report (February 2026)

The Advisory Board approved the agenda after a motion by L. Bodenus, supported by S. Hobbins, with a 4-0 vote. They also approved the February 19, 2026 meeting minutes after a motion by J. Compton, supported by C. Lucas, with a 4-0 vote. The board reported no issues with finances. They noted a February phosphorus violation and said polymer will be added to aeration basins to mitigate it.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved February 19, 2026 minutes (4-0)

Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Advisory Board

Marquette Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will discuss a reimbursement agreement amendment and invoices for Chipp. The board will also review items related to Vault Marquette and various project invoices.

• Chipp Reimbursement Agreement Amendment
• Chipp LBRF Invoices
• Vault Marquette project review
• Founders Landing Bond Interest invoice
• Cliffs Dow Groundwater Monitoring invoice

The Authority excused Secretary Matt Tuccini and approved its agenda and the minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting, all unanimously. The board also approved FY 2026 budget adjustments for Chipp LBRF expenses, a consulting fee for 401 W. Washington, and the Former Hospital Traffic Study. Additionally, the Authority authorized payment of a $1,643.75 Tri Media invoice for groundwater monitoring and project management.

• Excused Secretary Matt Tuccini (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 budget adjustments for Chipp LBRF, 401 W. Washington consulting, and Former Hospital Traffic Study (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Tri Media invoice $1,643.75 for groundwater monitoring (unanimous)

Traffic-Parking Advisory Committee

The Traffic-Parking Advisory Committee is holding a meeting with only procedural items on the agenda. No specific traffic or parking proposals, reports, or public comments are listed. The meeting covers routine actions such as approval of minutes and adjournment.

City Commission

General

Downtown Development Authority

The board approved the absences of two members, adopted the agenda, and accepted the consent agenda containing February bills and financial reports. It also approved the Angry Bear event support request, which includes closing the 100 block of Spring St. and using five parking spaces. The board noted a promotion offering up to three free parking permits for businesses moving into vacant downtown properties and reviewed the wayfinding sign location plan.

• Approved absences of R. Stern and R. Caron (motion passed)
• Approved the meeting agenda (motion passed)
• Approved the consent agenda with February bills and financial reports (motion passed)
• Approved Angry Bear event support request, including Spring St. closure (motion passed)
• Approved promotion offering up to three free parking permits for qualifying downtown businesses (motion moving forward)
• Reviewed wayfinding sign location plan (discussion noted)

Public Art Commission

The commission excused absent member Abby LaForest and approved its agenda. Minutes from the February 12 meeting were approved, while approval of the February 25 minutes was postponed. Alison Taras was elected Vice Chair and Abby LaForest Secretary. A subcommittee was formed to work on the 2026 Annual Commission Presentation.

• Excused absent member Abby LaForest (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 12 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed approval of February 25 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Alison Taras Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Abby LaForest Secretary (unanimous)
• Created subcommittee for 2026 Annual Presentation (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the agenda unanimously (8‑0) and approved the meeting minutes by consent. It adopted several Land Development Code amendments by consent. The commission also requested staff to prepare draft language to allow temporary 6‑foot wildlife‑exclusion fencing in front yards.

• Approved agenda (8-0)
• Approved minutes by consent
• Adopted LDC amendment changes by consent
• Requested staff draft temporary fence code amendment

Board of Zoning Appeals

Public Art Commission

Police-Fire Pension Board

The Police/Fire Pension Board approved its agenda and consent agenda, including the January 27 minutes and bylaws. Financial reports for January 2026 were received, reviewed, and filed. The board voted to distribute $50,000 to the 13" check. An audit engagement letter was authorized for the chair to sign.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda – January 27 minutes and bylaws (3-0)
• Approved $50,000 distribution to the 13" check (3-0)
• Approved chair signing of audit engagement letter (3-0)

Board of Light and Power

The Board of Light and Power will review the 2024-25 audit and discuss financial matters. The board is considering the purchase of a wire reel trailer and a vacuum trailer. Members will also discuss the Second Interconnection capital project and a resolution regarding HB 4007 and HB 4283 of 2025.

• 2024-25 MBLP Audit Presentation by Greg Soule, AHP
• Proposed purchase of Wire Reel Trailer
• Proposed purchase of Vacuum Trailer
• Discussion of Second Interconnection capital project
• Resolution regarding HB 4007 & HB 4283 of 2025

The Board unanimously approved the January bills payable of $4,461,643.83 and future cash commitments of $1,599,380.77. It accepted the 2024‑25 audit, approved the purchase of a wire reel trailer for $62,827 and a vacuum excavation trailer for $143,281.69, and supported HB 4007 & HB 4283 of 2025. No decision was made on the Michigan DNR vessel‑base proposal.

• Approved $4,461,643.83 bills payable and $1,599,380.77 future commitments (unanimous)
• Accepted 2024‑25 audit with clean opinion (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of wire reel trailer for $62,827 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of vacuum excavation trailer for $143,281.69 (unanimous)
• Supported Resolution for HB 4007 & HB 4283 of 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda addition for MI DNR Vessel Presentation (unanimous)
• Excused absent member Jerry Irby from meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the January 24, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Marquette Housing Commission

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss acting as a fiscal agent for grants from the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. These funds would support the Marquette Junior Hockey Corp. in purchasing a Zamboni for Lakeview Arena.

• Approval of total bills payable in the amount of $771,240.46
• Proposed $7,000 KBIC funding pass-through for Marquette Junior Hockey Corp.
• Proposed $7,000 Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians funding pass-through for Marquette Junior Hockey Corp.
• Appointment of Michael Tuominen to the Board of Zoning Appeals
• Appointments of Ashley Saari and Susan Estler to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The City Commission excused absent Commissioner Gottlieb and approved the meeting agenda, both unanimously. It confirmed three new appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Arts and Culture Advisory Committee, and reappointed a member to the Wastewater Treatment Advisory Board, all with unanimous support. The consent agenda, including $771,240.46 in bills payable and several funding allocations, was approved unanimously. The regular March 9 meeting was rescheduled to March 16, also unanimously.

• Excused Commissioner Gottlieb (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of Tuominen, Saari, and Estler (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Jim Compton to Wastewater Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including $771,240.46 bills payable (unanimous)
• Rescheduled March 9 regular meeting to March 16, 2026 (unanimous)

Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Advisory Board

The Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Advisory Board will approve the agenda, minutes, and the 2026 meeting schedule. It will hear the financial report for December 2025/January 2026 and an operations report covering recent equipment repairs and power issues. The board will discuss the Solids Handling Project, noting a bid of $185,000 that does not match the scheduled value of $184,000. A preliminary communication about the 2025 audit will also be presented.

• Approval of the 2026 meeting schedule (motion passed 5‑0)
• Review of the Solids Handling Project bid ($185,000) versus scheduled value ($184,000)
• Financial Report for December 2025 / January 2026 presented
• Operations Report detailing equipment repairs, power‑related issues, and pipe obstructions
• New business: presentation of a preliminary communication letter regarding the 2025 audit

Marquette Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Authority unanimously approved a FY 2026 budget adjustment for the EGLE Grant and Loan, and authorized the Chair to sign the audit Preliminary Communication and Engagement Letter with a 3‑1 vote. It also approved a $47,000 supplemental request from SLA Properties, LLC and a $169,364.50 long‑term obligation for US‑41/M‑28 infrastructure improvements. Several invoices were approved for payment, including a traffic study, a $2,940 Mac Consulting invoice, and an $18,815.91 Tri Media groundwater monitoring invoice.

• Approved FY 2026 budget adjustment for EGLE Grant and Loan (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign audit Preliminary Communication and Engagement Letter (3-1 vote)
• Approved allocation of up to $47,000 from LBRF to SLA Property, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved long-term obligation of $169,364.50 for US‑41/M‑28 infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved payment of traffic study invoice from DLZ (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $2,940 invoice to Mac Consulting Service, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $18,815.91 invoice to Tri Media for groundwater monitoring (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda, adding a late‑received correspondence item, by a 7‑0 vote. It then moved to suspend the rules to discuss a rezoning request for 1308, 1400 and 1402 Division Street, also by a 7‑0 vote. No final recommendation or vote on the rezoning was recorded.

• Approved agenda with added item 1.A (7‑0)
• Suspended rules to discuss rezoning request (7‑0)

Traffic-Parking Advisory Committee

Peter White Public Library Board

The Peter White Public Library Board approved the January 2026 financial statements and bills totaling $239,521. It also discussed a proposed amendment to the bylaws for handling officer elections when the May meeting is cancelled, which will be voted on at the March 17 meeting. Additional items included a strategic plan update and audit engagement letters for review.

• Approval of January 2026 bills for $239,521
• Proposed bylaw amendment to allow officer elections at the next regular meeting if May meeting is cancelled
• Strategic plan update using 2025 survey data
• Audit Engagement Letters from Anderson Tackman for board review
• Discussion of facility and technology needs, including potential bond project and AV equipment updates

The board amended the agenda to include audit engagement letters and approved the amendment unanimously. The minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting were approved without dissent. The board then approved the January 2026 financial bills in the amount of $239,521, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned with a 4‑0 vote.

• Amended agenda approved (4-0)
• January 20, 2026 minutes approved (4-0)
• Approved January 2026 bills of $239,521 (4-0)
• Motion to adjourn approved (4-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve January 2026 bills and financial reports. The board will also address audit letters under new business.

• Approval of bills for 1/1/2026-1/31/2026
• Review of financial reports as of 1/31/2026
• Discussion of audit letters

Public Art Commission

The Marquette Public Art Commission approved the agenda and the January 14 minutes unanimously. It authorized a $30,000 down‑payment to Jason Quigno for phase two of the Ishkode Seven Grandfathers Teachings Monument, also unanimously. The commission approved the Public Art Landscape Installation design packet for public sharing and scheduled a special meeting on February 25 to discuss trailhead enhancements. Three commissioner terms are ending this month, leaving three vacant seats.

• Agenda approved with addition of Loonsfoot Aldred exhibition (unanimous)
• January 14 minutes approved (unanimous)
• $30,000 payment to Jason Quigno for monument phase two approved (unanimous)
• Public Art Landscape Installation design packet approved for public sharing (unanimous)
• Special meeting on Feb 25 to discuss trailhead enhancements approved (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider approving a Capital Improvements Plan through 2037, a fee schedule amendment, and a public art installation. The meeting also includes appointments to housing and planning commissions.

• Approval of Capital Improvements Plan through Fiscal Year 2037
• Resolution: Fee Schedule Amendment
• Resolution: Poverty Exemption and Asset Test
• Peg Hirvonen Bandshell - Construction Contract Change Order
• Ishkode - Public Art Installation

The Marquette City Commission approved the agenda, several appointments and reappointments, the consent agenda, Phase II of the Ishkode public art installation, and the MDOT Transportation Alternative Program Grant. All actions were approved unanimously except the Ishkode vote, which passed 6‑0. No other substantive items were decided.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Martha Fitzgerald to the Housing Commission (unanimous)
• Approved reappointments of Kevin Clegg and Steve Lawry to the Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including bills payable of $1,678,977.31 and several resolutions (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved Phase II of the Ishkode public art project, authorizing contract with artist Jason Quigno (6‑0)
• Approved resolution authorizing the MDOT Transportation Alternative Program Grant application (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved an amended agenda that added a dog‑park discussion. The board also approved the January 12, 2026 minutes and accepted a presentation on 2025 accomplishments with edits. Finally, the board unanimously approved the idea of a city‑maintained summer dog park costing an estimated $250,000.

• Approved amended agenda adding Dog Park discussion (unanimous)
• Approved January 12, 2026 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Accepted presentation on 2025 PRAB accomplishments with edits (unanimous)
• Approved concept of a new summer dog park, $250,000 estimate, city to maintain (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes with corrections, each by a 7-0 vote. It also approved a motion to draft a memo requesting the City Manager oversee a project to gather information on potential data center sites in Marquette. No vote was taken on the Wilson Street Multi-Use Path proposal.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes with corrections (7-0)
• Approved draft memo to City Manager on data center study (7-0)

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the January 2026 minutes by unanimous vote. A motion to excuse Travis Gerhart from attendance was approved. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:36 p.m.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• January 2026 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Travis Gerhart excused from attendance (motion approved)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Light and Power

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the December 16, 2025 minutes. It also unanimously approved bills payable of $6,862,972.53 and future cash commitments of $2,181,476.24. Additionally, the Board unanimously approved a $37,951 purchase of hydro penstock bands and repair material.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills payable of $6,862,972.53 and future commitments of $2,181,476.24 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of hydro penstock bands and repair material for $37,951.00 (unanimous)

Police-Fire Pension Board

The Police/Fire Pension Board approved its agenda and the November 25, 2025 meeting minutes, each by a 3-0 vote. Members elected Archocosky as Chair and LaMarre as Secretary/Vice Chair, also by a 3-0 vote. The board approved payment of a $4,400 invoice to Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company with a unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved November 25, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Elected Archocosky as Chair and LaMarre as Secretary/Vice Chair (3-0)
• Approved $4,400 invoice to Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company (3-0)

City Commission

The City Commission work session will include a presentation and discussion by the E‑bike Task Force. The agenda also provides time for public comments limited to three minutes per speaker. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• E-bike Task Force presentation and discussion
• Public comments (max 3 minutes per speaker)
• Announcements

The City Manager briefed the commission on the E‑Bike and Multi‑Use Path Task Force and Commissioner Gottlieb presented the group’s recommendations. Commissioners expressed gratitude and shared opinions on the suggested signage, path width, device restrictions, and education outreach. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Commission

The City Commission will consider consent agenda items including approval of bills totaling $1,161,886.06, ordinances on animals and abandoned vehicles, a resolution on off-leash areas, and KBIC funding of $4,898.85 for fire department tools. The commission will also vote on a resolution expressing support for Michigan House Bills 4007 and 4283 of 2025. Public comments are invited.

• Approve total bills payable of $1,161,886.06
• Ordinance 26-1: Animals (roll call vote)
• Ordinance 26-2: Abandoned Vehicles
• Resolution on Off-Leash Area (roll call vote)
• KBIC funding of $4,898.85 for Marquette Fire Department rescue tools

The City Commission approved the meeting agenda unanimously. It then approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes of the Jan. 12 meeting, bills payable totaling $1,161,886.06, KBIC funding for the fire department, a license for Washington Street right‑of‑way use, Ordinances 26‑1 (animals) and 26‑2 (abandoned vehicles), and a resolution establishing an off‑leash area. Finally, the Commission adopted a resolution supporting House Bills 4007 and 4283 of 2025, also unanimously.

• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the consent agenda items including $1,161,886.06 bills payable (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting HB 4007 and HB 4283 (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The Marquette City Planning Commission voted 7‑0 to approve the agenda as presented. The minutes from the January 6, 2026 meeting were approved by consensus. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the session.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved minutes of Jan 6, 2026 by consensus

Traffic-Parking Advisory Committee

The Traffic-Parking Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. Members were updated on enforcement of sidewalk snow‑removal rules. The committee supported several additions to the draft Active Transportation Plan, including new crosswalks, visual warnings at trail intersections, and street‑painting as a traffic‑calming measure. A tentative date of Monday, April 27 was set for the Committee Report to the City Commission.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Norman, seconded by Bates)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (motion by Bates, seconded by Norman)
• Supported additions to Active Transportation Plan: crosswalk at Front & Fair, visual warnings at Cleveland Ave, Grant Ave, Ridge St trail intersections, and street‑painting as traffic calming
• Set tentative Committee Report to Commission meeting for Monday, April 27
• No change to chairperson or secretary roles; Owdziej remains chairperson

Peter White Public Library Board

The trustees approved the meeting agenda and minutes unanimously. They authorized payment of the November and December 2025 bills totaling $355,874.57. The board adopted an April 2026 Amnesty Book Return program and voted to become a vape‑collection site, pending insurance approval. The 2026 board meeting schedule was changed as proposed.

• Agenda approved (5-0)
• Minutes of Nov 18 2025 meeting approved (5-0)
• Bills for Nov 2025 ($180,771.39) and Dec 2025 ($175,103.18) approved (5-0)
• Amnesty Book Return program for April 2026 approved (5-0)
• Vape collection site partnership approved, contingent on insurance (4-0, 1 opposed)
• 2026 board meeting dates changed: May 19 cancelled, June 16 moved to June 9 approved (5-0)
• Motion to adjourn approved (5-0)

Local Development Finance Authority

The LDFA Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting. The Board also unanimously elected Leslie Hartman as President and Stacy Boyer-Davis as Secretary for the 2026‑2027 term.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Leslie Hartman as Board President for 2026‑2027 (unanimous)
• Elected Stacy Boyer-Davis as Board Secretary for 2026‑2027 (unanimous)

Public Art Commission

The Public Art Commission approved several procedural motions, including excusing two absent members and adopting the agenda and minutes. The commission also approved seeking a contract with Terry Gilfroy for a tile design, limited to a maximum of $6,000 from city funds. All approvals were unanimous.

• Approved excusing absent members Jacqueline Wagner and Abigail LaForest (unanimous)
• Approved adoption of the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent to the December 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved seeking a contract with Terry Gilfroy, contingent on three design submissions, with a maximum funding of $6,000 from city funds (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

City Commission

The City Commission will review a consent agenda including bills payable and several property use licenses. The body will also discuss a new animal ordinance and legislatively directed spending requests for 2025-2026.

• Approval of total bills payable in the amount of $2,350,168.23
• Acceptance of a $25,000 donation for Police Department physical training equipment
• Proposed Ordinance 26-1 regarding animal regulations, pet licensing, and exotic animal transportation
• Decertification resolutions for portions of Garfield Avenue and Powder Mill Road
• License to use city property adjacent to 1150 Joliet Road and a portion of Union Street

Downtown Development Authority

Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

City Planning Commission