The March meeting of the Marquette Board of Light and Power Board has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 29 at 4:30 pm.
Call to Artists - Art Week 2022 Cover Art Contest
The City of Marquette Office of Arts & Culture invites artists of all ages to submit their original, water-themed artwork to be featured on the cover of the Art Week event booklet. Art Week 2022 will be held June 20-25.
A public contest will be held to determine the artwork featured on the cover of the City of Marquette Art Week 2022 Booklet. Submission deadline is Friday April 22, 2022. All submissions will be uploaded as a virtual exhibit hosted on the MQTcompass.com website. The winning artist will receive a $100 artist stipend and featured prominently in the Art Week promotions. The winning artwork will be chosen by popular choice via a public online voting poll activated once all submissions are available for viewing. All submissions should be inspired by the Art Week 2022 theme: Water.
Art work submissions should be emailed to apruiett@marquettemi.com Find the full call and guidelines HERE or listed in the Creative Classifieds resource of the MQTcompass.com https://www.mqtcompass.com/opportunities/art-week-2022-cover-art-contest/
For more information about Art Week visit https://www.mqtcompass.com/art-week/
For questions about the cover art contest please contact the Office of Arts and Culture at (906)228-0472 or arts-culture@marquettemi.gov
March 23 Alliance Reception Canceled Due to Inclement Weather
The U.P. Arts and Culture Alliance public reception has been canceled due to inclement weather. The UPACA Board Meeting and the Michigan Arts and Culture Council grant training workshop will proceed as planned. Public welcome and free to attend all events. Find more information on the www.mqtcompass.com
The Office of Arts & Culture and the Marquette Arts and Culture Center will be open normal hours (10:00am-5:00pm) on Wednesday, March 23.
Contact the Office of Arts & Culture with any questions or concerns.
arts-culture@marquettemi.gov or (906)228-0472
March 22 Marquette Board of Light and Power Meeting Rescheduled
The March 22, 2022 meeting of the MBLP is being rescheduled for a later date, due to a lack of quorum.
Intermittent Presque Isle road closure planned during salamander migration
In cooperation with the Superior Watershed Partnership and Northern Michigan University Biology Department, the City of Marquette will be closing a portion of Peter White Drive in Presque Isle Park to facilitate the safe migration of the blue-spotted salamander.
The southwest bend of Peter White Drive, from Moosewood Nature Center to the gate north of the pavilion, will close to vehicular traffic daily at 8 p.m. from March 21 to April 30, or until the completion of the migration. Road barricades will be placed and removed daily to prevent vehicular traffic use of the migration area. Foot traffic is permitted in the area during regular park hours.
Notice of Vacancy: Finish Carpenter
NOTICE OF VACANCY
TO: Public Works Bargaining Unit
DATE: March 21, 2022
POSITION: Finish Carpenter
DIVISION: Facilities and Maintenance
POSTING PERIOD
Tuesday, March 22, 2022 through Monday, March 28, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
The duties and responsibilities as well as the minimum qualifications are contained in the attached job description, which includes a minimum of three years of carpentry experience. A Type A commercial driver’s license with Air Brake and Tanker endorsements or ability to successfully obtain within six months. This position may include second and third shifts, and / or weekends. Practical and standard written testing for construction (carpenter/painter/sheeter) will be required to determine qualifications. More specific testing subjects can be obtained by contacting HR.
RATE OF PAY
Entry $21.04/hr, 6 months $22.31/hr, 1 year $23.52/hr, 2 years 24.80/hr, 3 years $26.05/hr.
TO APPLY
Employees interested in signing for this position posting must come to Human Resources to sign for the posting before 4:00 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2022. Please take this posting down after 4:00 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2022. MUST BE SIGNED IN INK. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Marquette Arts & Culture Office Closed for Staff Professional Development
MARQUETTE ARTS & CULTURE OFFICE CLOSED FOR STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Office of Arts & Culture will be closed Wednesday, March 23 for City staff professional development. Staff will be attending the U.P. Arts and Culture Alliance Board Meeting, the Michigan Arts and Culture Council grant training workshop, and the UPACA public reception all held at the Delta County Chamber of Commerce. Public welcome and free to attend all events. Find more information at www.mqtcompass.com
The Arts & Culture staff will check the arts-culture@marquettemi.gov email periodically throughout the day for immediate needs and will respond to phone messages the following day, Thursday, March 24. The Deo Gallery and Studio Spaces will remain open according to Peter White Public Library hours.
Contact the Office of Arts & Culture with any questions or concerns.
Harbor Advisory Committee Meeting Canceled
The Harbor Advisory Committee (HAC) meeting scheduled for March 15, has been canceled due to lack of agenda. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be April 12.
Seasonal Slip Agreements
The 2022 Marina Seasonal Slip Agreements have been mailed to the 2021 seasonal slip holders on March 11, 2022. Payments will be accepted March 15, through April 15 at the Community Services Parks and Recreation Office, located at Lakeview Arena.
Seasonal Launch Permits
Beginning March 15, the City of Marquette will require all boaters to obtain a launch permit to launch a boat at either Cinder Pond or Presque Isle Marina.
Seasonal launch permits are available for purchase at Lakeview Arena Parks & Recreation office, located at 401 E. Fair Avenue, the City of Marquette’s Treasurer’s office located at 300 W. Baraga Avenue. Seasonal launch permits will also be available at Cinder Pond Marina office beginning May 9. The cost is $60.00 per seasonal launch permit, and $15.00 for an additional launch permit (restrictions apply).
Daily launch permits are $6.00 and are available in the red launch boxes located at Cinder Pond and Presque Isle Marina.
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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
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
Hours
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M-F: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
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