The applicant for the proposed Picnic Rocks Condos has directed City staff to cancel the public hearing for the Planned Unit Development (PUD) concept qualification that was on the agenda for the Planning Commission meeting agenda for May 1. There has been no direction provided to reschedule the hearing at this time.
The Planning Commission typically meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday’s of each month, with some exceptions, and the public is welcome to attend these meetings.
The City will be performing a citywide traffic signal upgrade beginning now and continuing through October. Expect intermittent lane closures for the following intersections throughout the city:
Washington and Seventh streets
Washington and Fifth streets
Washington and Fourth streets
Washington and Third streets
Washington and Front streets
Front and Spring streets
Fair and Lincoln avenues
College Avenue and Seventh Street
College and Presque Isle avenues
Wright Street and Presque Isle Avenue
Hewitt Avenue and Third Street
Ridge Street and McClellan Avenue
McClellan Avenue and Wright Street
McClellan and Fair avenues
The public is reminded to exercise caution and pay close attention to all traffic control signage, lane divider barrels and cones and to be aware of all construction workers and equipment in the construction zone.
Wright Electric is the contractor for this project.
The City of Marquette asks you for your patience during the construction process.
Due to the Lake Superior ice pack, both Cinder Pond Marina and Presque Isle Marina will remain closed until crews can gain access to do seasonal repairs. Cinder Pond Marina office will open beginning May 1 from 10 a.m.to 6 p.m. City staff will evaluate conditions on an ongoing basis and future updates will be made available on the City’s website:
https://www.marquettemi.gov/departments/community-services/parks-and-recreation/marinas.
Any questions can be directed to Community Services-Parks and Recreation at 228-0460 or Cinder Pond Marina office at 228-0469.
The YMCA of Marquette County will be sponsoring its 18th annual YMCA Run/Walk on Saturday, April 28, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Events will include a 10-mile and 10k run, a 5k run/walk, a 1-mile youth run and a toddler trot.
The following streets will be closed from 8 a.m. to noon:
The detour route will be along Fair Avenue and Presque Isle Avenue.
All events will start at the YMCA, turn north on Pine Street and continue north along the multi-use path. The 5k race will go to a point shortly north of the Dead River Bridge and return to the YMCA along the same route.
The 10k and 10-mile runs will continue to and around Presque Isle Park. The 10k will return to the YMCA; the 10-mile run will turn west on Hawley Street, north on the two-track trail, cross Schneider Mill Court and Powder Mill Road and proceed westerly on the Noquemanon Trail before returning along the same trail and road crossings to the multi-use path, Pine Street and the YMCA.
Hawley Street will be open to traffic and vehicles will be sharing the road with runners crossing the road. As such, motorists are asked to be extremely cautious while driving on Hawley Street between Lakeshore Boulevard and Presque Isle Avenue and are asked to obey the road crossing attendants.
The City of Marquette’ Off-Leash Area, located at Tourist Park, will close for the season as of Monday, April 30.
The seasonal Off-Leash Area is open from Nov. 1 through April 30.
For safety reasons, Tourist Park will be closed to the public during construction, from May 1 to 11, while underground utility borings are conducted.
The Marquette Downtown Development has been awarded a 2018 Keep America Beautiful grant as part of its Cigarette Litter Prevention Program. The grant in the amount of $2,500 includes program funds to help purchase cigarette urns to be placed in strategic locations in the downtown, to educate adult smokers about the negative effects of cigarette butt litter and to distribute portable ash trays to smokers to reduce the incidents of cigarette litter.
The grant is one of 42 awarded nationwide. According to Helen Lowman, Keep America Beautiful President and CEO, “The 2018 grant recipients are charged with moving the program forward to help educate and inspire smokers to do the right thing.” Carl Lindquist, Executive Director for the Superior Watershed Partnership, stated that people often don’t make the connection that cigarette butts are litter and when they are tossed onto the street the butt often goes down a storm drain and ends up on our local beaches.
The DDA is partnering with the Superior Watershed Partnership and the Community Foundation of Marquette County to implement the grant program.
Beginning Monday, April 30, the City of Marquette Water Department will be flushing water mains until approximately Thursday, May 31. Residents may experience cloudy water and minimal water disruptions during this time. Please let the water run until it is clear prior to usage.
Effective immediately, Lakeshore Boulevard, from Fair Avenue to Wright Street, is open to through traffic. Lakeshore from Wright to Hawley Street remains closed. A detour is provided. An announcement will be released when the closure is lifted.
The Marquette Senior Center will remain closed to the public until April 27, for scheduled upgrades on the HVAC system, overhead lighting changeout and exterior window replacement. The staff of the Senior Center will be available during normal business hours during that time period.
The City of Marquette is seeking an IT Specialist II. This position provides first and second level support and coordination of information technology services and activities for the City. In addition to help desk support, the position is responsible for supporting the City’s enterprise messaging and wireless services, audio/video activities and cybersecurity activities. The position also provides training and assistance for software, hardware and specialized equipment as needed. The salary range is $36,171-$46,717, depending on experience and includes an excellent benefits package. Applications and a complete job description are available in the Human Resources Office, 300 W. Baraga Ave., Marquette, MI 49855 or online at www.marquettemi.gov. Applications will be accepted through November 27, 2020.
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Due to Executive Order 2020-21, beginning Tuesday, March 24, all City buildings will be closed to the public. City announcements and Commission agendas will be sent to local media and will be available online. Contact information for each City Department is available at marquettemi.gov/departments...Mayor Jenna Smith and Mayor Pro Tem Jenn Hill were re-appointed to their positions last night in one round of voting each by the City Commission.
City Clerk Kyle Whitney swore in two new City Commissioners at the City Commission meeting last night. Welcome Commissioners Cody Mayer and Jessica Hanley!
The last day the Presque Isle Park loop will be open for the season is November 13. The loop will reopen in the spring.
*****NEWS RELEASE*****
Due to the recent surge of COVID-19 cases in the local area and for the safety of the public and our employees, the Marquette City Police Department is SUSPENDING the Fingerprinting Services schedule until further notice. The department will re-evaluate the service once the situation improves.
City Hall:
+1 906-228-0435
300 W. Baraga Ave., Marquette, MI 49855
Municipal Service Center:
+1 906-228-0444
1100 Wright St., Marquette, MI 49855
Tourist Park Reservations:
+1 906-228-0465
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