Mik Kilpela, Assistant City Engineer, has been promoted to the position of City Engineer effective July 1, 2020. Mik was hired on as an Engineering Tech II/Civil Designer in 2006 and promoted to Staff Engineer in 2009 and again promoted to Assistant City Engineer on June 1, 2017. Mik holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Michigan Technological University and is a licensed professional engineer. Mik worked as a civil engineer for a company in Traverse City before joining the City as an
Engineering Tech II/Civil Designer in 2006. Mik is replacing Keith Whittington, who will be retiring effective June 30, 2020.
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October 18 is the last day to register to vote in any manner other than in-person with the Clerk for this coming November 2, 2021 Election.![]()
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October 19 through November 2 you must register to vote in-person in the Clerk's office with proof of residency.
Beginning Saturday, October 9, all City of Marquette public park restrooms will close at 9:00 p.m. City parks remain on the usual summer hours 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Park restrooms will be open daily 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The City of Marquette has a part-time position available for a Parks & Recreation Supervisor at our Lakeview Arena. Approximately 20-29 hours per week at $10.75 per hour. Primary responsibility is to assist the Parks and Recreation Coordinator in the efficient operation of various parks and recreation facilities located throughout the City of Marquette. Applications and a job description are available online at www.marquettemi.gov. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.
Due to age and the elements, the Presque Isle Bandshell structure is under review by independent engineering consultants. City of Marquette Parks and Recreation is suspending future bookings at this facility until this engineering analysis is complete. All current bookings through October 2021 will be honored. ![]()
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More information is expected to become available by January 2022. If the venue is deemed structurally sound, bookings will reopen for the summer 2022 season. An announcement will be issued at that time to outline the reservation process.
Absentee ballots have now been mailed to City residents who have returned signed applications requesting them.![]()
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The November 2, 2021 General Election ballot includes races for the Marquette City Commission and Marquette Board of Light and Power.
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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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