The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is seeking public input about dogs in playgrounds during public comment at their next meeting on December 16 at 5:30 p.m. Concerns have been raised about public health hazards from dog waste and potential undesirable interactions with kids. Members of the board will be discussing a proposal by City staff to enact a potential dog ban at playgrounds in the City of Marquette. There will be two public comment opportunities on the agenda; each individual is allowed three minutes to comment. Those who cannot attend can email a written comment to the staff liaison, Andrew MacIver, at amaciver@marquettemi.gov.

The lower portion of the Commons Lot will be closed for parking on December 12 at 5 p.m. Cars will be allowed to exit, but no new vehicles will be allowed to enter.  The lower portion of the Commons Lot will remain closed until December 13 until 9 p.m. for the Holiday Parade/Yule Market.  Overnight permit holders are asked to park in the upper portion of the Commons Lot.