As we continue to deal with COVID-19 in our communities, Blue Cross and BCN are extending the timeframe for covering the member portion of costs for COVID-19 treatment for fully insured members through March 31, 2021.
Member costs for physician-approved COVID-19 tests and associated services are waived until the end of the public health emergency. This is part of a federal mandate that will continue as long as the mandate is in place.
Mark Wuori, Retirement
Uniform Lieutenant Mark Wuori has announced his retirement upcoming on Jan. 17, 2021. Lt. Wuori was hired by the City on July 12, 1988 as a Patrol Officer after graduating from Lake Superior State University and the LSSU Police Academy. He was promoted to Uniform Corporal in 1997, to Sergeant in 2000 and again to Lieutenant in 2003. Lt. Wuori served on the Upper
Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team from 1994-1996. Congratulations, Mark!
Whitney Young, New Hire
Whitney Young has been hired as Customer Account Clerk/Cashier for the City effective Dec. 14. Whitney most recently worked as the Office Administrator for Getz's Clothiers and nannied for local families and worked as a bank teller for Flagstar. Whitney received her Bachelor's in Finance and Risk Management from NMU in December 2019. Welcome, Whitney!
Tyler Oja, New Hire
Tyler Oja joined the City of Marquette as a Heavy Equipment Operator effective Dec. 7, 2020. Tyler most recently worked for Mark Honkala Logging as an Operator/Laborer and prior to that worked as a Staff Forester
for Compass Land Consultants, Inc., Northern Energy Solutions and PK Contracting. Tyler has a Bachelor of Science degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Management from NMU. Welcome, Tyler!
Travis Aho, New Hire
Travis Aho is welcomed as a newly hired Heavy Equipment Operator with the City effective Nov. 30, 2020. Travis has an Associate’s degree in Industrial Maintenance from Northern Michigan University and most recently worked for the USPS as a City Carrier Assistant. Travis has worked in temporary positions for UPPCO and the Marquette County Solid Waste Management Authority. Welcome, Travis!
Tim Forslund, Promotion
Tim Forslund has been promoted to Uniform Corporal effective Nov. 23, 2020. Tim has worked as a Patrol Officer for the City since October of 1998. Congratulations, Tim!
City Manager Letter of Intent to Retire
On December 1st, City Manager Mike Angeli provided to the Mayor and City Commission his letter of intent to retire on May 31, 2021. At December 14th's City Commission meeting, the Mayor appointed a subcommittee of three City Commissioners be formed to develop a process to use for filling the upcoming vacancy. The subcommittee will then be able to review options for the process and put forward a recommendation for approval by the full Commission. The Director will be working with the subcommittee throughout the process.
City Attorney Retirement & Appointment
On November 10, City Attorney Ron Keefe notified the City Commission that he will be stepping down as City Attorney and that his final day in office will be December 31, 2020. He and his law partner Suzanne Larsen have been providing legal services to the City for the last 15 years. On Monday, Nov. 30, the City Commission approved the appointment of Suzanne Larsen to the position of City Attorney effective Jan. 1, 2021. Ms. Larsen and the rest of the attorneys at Kendricks, Bordeau, Keefe, Seavoy & Larsen, PC remain committed to providing the same quality legal services the City is used to
receiving from the law firm.
Dec. 17 Harbor Advisory Committee Meeting Rescheduled: Participation Details
The City of Marquette Harbor Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for December 15 was cancelled due to lack of quorum. The meeting is rescheduled for Thursday, December 17 at 5:15 PM. This meeting will be held virtually with committee members and staff attending remotely through Zoom video conferencing.
Public Participation
There will be three options for public participation in this meeting: video conferencing, phone conferencing or written comment. There will be one public comment period during the meeting. Comments will be limited to three minutes and speakers must give their name and address. Written comments will be limited to 500 words.
Members of the public wishing to make a video comment will need to visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87656579214?pwd=UGtzMmRZNjNFamU2bDBMMXNoS3ZYQT09 on a computer or smart device that has a camera. Passcode: mqthac.
Members of the public wishing to call in and make a comment over the phone will need to call 312-626-6799 and enter the meeting ID (876 5657 9214).
When participating via video or phone conferencing, you will be placed into a virtual lobby/on-hold until the Public Comment portions of the meetings are reached. Once Public Comment begins, the Chair will go through each person waiting in the lobby one at a time and provide them with the opportunity to address the committee. The video and phone conference lobby will open 10 minutes before the scheduled meeting start time.
Written comments can be submitted to Michael Anderson, Parks and Recreation Coordinator at mianderson@marquettemi.gov. Written submissions will be accepted until 4 p.m. on December 17, 2020.
Dec. 16 Portion of Center St. Closed for Sewer Lateral Repair
Center Street will be closed to through traffic for sanitary sewer lateral repair between Fitch Avenue and Longyear Avenue on Wednesday, December 16 beginning at 7:00 a.m. This project has been extended through Monday, December 21.
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Reminder for everyone regarding the NTN Marquette South Trailhead![]()
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The South Trails Trailhead is closed due to construction, including the pump track and bathroom. ![]()
Temporary parking is located at the end of Pioneer Road (West side) in a lot (to the right as you drive in) between the first and second gate (see the map).![]()
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Parking lot improvements are being made to the existing parking lot along with new vault toilets to be installed. ![]()
Please remember that there is NO PARKING along M553 on either side of the highway. You will be ticketed for parking in these areas.
Curbside brush collection will be conducted April 22 - 26. The brush volume from each property is limited to one pickup load, a pile approx. 12’L x 6’W x 5’H.![]()
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Crews will collect loose or brown bagged leaves April 29 – May 10. Street sweeping and sand pickup will be conducted during leaf collection dates for all residential routes. The City will not collect material after the last date listed for each route.![]()
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The composting drop-off site located at 1415 Pioneer Rd. is opening April 20 for the season. It is open Tuesdays 3pm – 7pm and Saturdays 9am – 1pm. Any yard waste will be accepted but brush will be limited to one pickup load per day. “Solid Waste” fee payment on a City water bill and ID is required for admittance.![]()
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The Household Rubbish site will open April 22. It is open Mondays and Wednesdays 3pm – 7pm and the second Saturday of each month 1pm – 4pm. Extra days have been added to the first two weeks to assist with spring cleaning. Thursday, April 25, Saturday, April 27, and Thursday, May 2. The regular schedule will begin May 6. Sites will close once dumpsters are at capacity.![]()
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Dates and the map of the City of Marquette’s curbside brush and leaf collection and compost and rubbish site opening can be found on the city website
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The City of Marquette is rolling out recycling carts for every resident participating in curbside collection. For more information on this program and recycling in general, please view the Recycling...Contact Info
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