Board of Zoning Appeals April Meeting Canceled
The Board of Zoning Appeals regular meeting on April 3, 2025, has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting will be held on May 1, 2025
Seasonal Launch Permits
Beginning March 25, 2025, the City of Marquette will require all boaters to obtain a launch permit to launch a boat at either Cinder Pond or Presque Isle Marinas.
Seasonal launch permits are now 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 6, 2025. The cost is $70.00 per seasonal launch permit, and $20.00 for an additional launch permit (restrictions apply).
Daily launch permits are $7.00 and are available in the red launch boxes located at Cinder Pond and Presque Isle Marinas.
Presque Isle Salamanders
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 the Ice Cream Store Pavilion to the gate north of the pavilion will close to vehicular traffic daily at 8:00 p.m. from March 17th to May 15th 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.
Superior Watershed Partnership can be reached at 228-6095 for more information.
PUBLIC INPUT ON 2025-2050 TIME CAPSULE
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is seeking public input for the time capsule that is to be reburied this summer for 2025 to 2050. Suggestions can be made at the next PRAB meeting Monday, March 17th at 5:45 PM in the Citizens Forum at Lakeview Arena.
There will be a discussion on the agenda that will be open to the public to give ideas or offer collaboration. Those who cannot attend can email a written comment to the staff liaison, Andrew MacIver at amaciver@marquettemi.gov.
3/12 Public Art Commission Meeting Canceled
The 3/12 Public Art Commission meeting has been canceled due to a lack of quorum.
Marinas Seasonal Slip Agreements to be Mailed
The 2025 Marinas Seasonal Slip Agreements have been mailed to the 2024 seasonal slip holders. Payments will be accepted beginning Tuesday, March 11, 2025 through April 15, 2025 at the Community Services Parks and Recreation Office located at Lakeview Arena.
Marquette City Manager Community Office Hours
Marquette City Manager Karen Kovacs will hold her next community office hours on Wednesday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Heritage Room, of the Peter White Public Library. 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.
More Information
City of Marquette - Government
This is the official page for the City of Marquette.
https://linktr.ee/cityofmarquette
Garbage, Recycling, Compost, Rubbish - City of Marquette
www.marquettemi.gov
Carts must be placed between the sidewalk and the curb. In areas without sidewalks or curbs, place them 2 to 4 feet from the edge of the roadway.
Contact Info
Elections/Ballot Questions:
+1 906-228-0430
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
City Hall:
M-F: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Municipal Service Center:
M-F: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Police and Fire on duty 24/7
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