Applications are now available for City residents seeking appointment to the vacancy on the Marquette Board of Light and Power.

The applications can be found online at www.marquettemi.gov/blpapplication, and they can be picked up in person at the City Clerk’s Office and at the Marquette Police Department, both located at 300 W. Baraga Ave. The deadline for applications is 4 p.m. on Friday, November 24.

Under the Marquette City Charter, “vacancies in elective offices shall, within 60 days, be filled for the unexpired term of the officer whose office has become vacant, by appointment by a majority vote of the members of the city commission then in office of a person possessing the qualifications for the office”.

The regular meeting of the City of Marquette Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board has been canceled for November 16, 2023 due to a lack of agenda items. The meetings are held at 8:00 a.m. at the Municipal Service Center, 1100 Wright Street, Marquette, MI. 49855 on the third Thursday of each month.

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) meeting scheduled for November 13, 2023 has been canceled.  The next scheduled meeting is December 11, 2023. 

CITY COMMISSION ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING SET FOR 7 P.M. NOV. 13

The Marquette City Commission Organizational Meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Nov. 13.

Please note that the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. per the requirements of the Marquette City Charter (Sec. 2-6).

The Presque Isle Park Advisory Committee (PIPAC) meeting scheduled for November 8, 2023 has been canceled due to lack of business.  The next regularly scheduled meeting will be December 13, 2023.

The Upper Peninsula Arts & Culture Alliance (UPACA) will host its Fall Reception and quarterly board meeting in Negaunee, Michigan, on November 14-15, 2023. The event features a public tour of Downtown Negaunee, a connection reception, and an alliance board meeting, all open to the public.

On November 14 at 5:00pm, a Public Tour of Downtown Negaunee will begin at Upper Peninsula Brewing Company (342 Rail St.), showcasing the city's rich culture and history. Following the tour, at 5:30pm, the UPACA Connection Receptionwill kick off back at Upper Peninsula Brewing Co., providing a networking platform for local officials, creatives, and cultural advocates.

The reception will also unveil the results from the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 study. This study showcases the impact of nonprofit arts and culture organizations on both national and regional communities, as revealed through a U.P.-specific survey conducted by UPACA and its partners. To learn more about the AEP6 study, please visit www.americansforthearts.org/by-program/reports-and-data/research-studies-publications/arts-economic-prosperity-6.

The UPACA Board Meeting takes place on November 15 from 10:00am-12:00pm. This meeting will guide the next steps of resource sharing and explore collaboration opportunities within the arts and culture sector of the Upper Peninsula.

Negaunee is a city with a thriving arts scene, making it the perfect backdrop for this event. Recent developments, such as new cultural businesses and the restoration of the historic Vista Theater, demonstrate the city's commitment to cultural growth.

All events are free to attend and open to the public. Join us in strengthening the Upper Peninsula's creative network and celebrating its cultural heritage. For event details, visit www.mqtcompass.com/event/up-arts-culture-alliance-public-reception/

The Upper Peninsula Arts & Culture Alliance is committed to fostering creativity and cultural appreciation in the Upper Peninsula. By uniting stakeholders and sharing resources, the Alliance aims to bolster the arts and culture sector and enrich the lives of Upper Peninsula residents.

Marquette City Manager Karen Kovacs will hold her next community office hours on Wednesday, November 8 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Shiras Room, on the top level of Peter White Public Library (Front Street side).  The meeting is intended to provide an informal opportunity to discuss issues within the community, and to give citizens the opportunity for direct dialogue with City staff about interests and concerns.

ARTS & CULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING DATES AND ROOMS

The City of Marquette Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 2 at 5:30 p.m. will meet in the Peter White Public Library Lions Room (on the main level of PWPL)

The City of Marquette Arts and Culture Advisory Committee December meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 5 at 5:30 p.m. in the Marquette Arts & Culture Center Studio 2 (lower level of PWPL).

The A&C Advisory Committee will approve the 2024 meeting schedule at the upcoming November meeting and dates will be publicized upon approval.

Please call 906-228-0472 or email arts-culture@marquettemi.gov for more information.

The Board of Zoning Appeals regular meeting on November 2, 2023, has been canceled.   The next scheduled meeting will be held on December 7, 2023.