At their meeting on May 13, the Marquette City Commission authorized the distribution of a Draft
Community Master Plan (CMP) that has been under development since early 2023. The Draft CMP
is now available to view online, from the City of Marquette’s homepage – www.marquettemi.gov.
Public comments may also be provided through a link found on the City’s homepage.

The public comment period runs from Friday, May 17 to Thursday, July 18.

Physical copies of the Draft CMP may also be viewed at City Hall (300 W. Baraga Ave.), the
Municipal Service Center (1100 Wright St.), and at the Peter White Public Library (217 N. Front
St.). Public comment forms will be attached to the Draft CMP copies for those who wish to provide
written comments.

The City of Marquette encourages all interested parties to view the Draft CMP and provide
comments on the contents, and particularly would like city residents, business and property owners
to provide input on the Draft CMP that planners, advisory boards, and decision makers may find
valuable for determining the accuracy of the contents and information provided, as well as in
consideration of their opinions on the recommendations contained in the Draft CMP.

There will be no parking on the 200 block of West Washington St. on Wednesday May 15, 2024. The DDA will be sealing the stamped concrete (“brick”) along the sidewalks closest to the road. The plain concrete portion of the sidewalks will be open to pedestrians, but we ask that they stay off the “brick” portion. Signs will be posted.

Beginning Monday May 20, 2024 through Friday May 24, 2024, the Upper Level of the Bluff Ramp will be closed for parking while repairs are made. Permit holders should plan to park in one of the following
lots: Lower Commons, South Main Street Lot, Spring St. Lot, Lakeshore Lot, Rock St. Lot or Baraga Ave Lot.

The City of Marquette’s Water Department will begin fire hydrant flushing in west Marquette from N. Seventh St. all the way west to the city limits. The flushing will begin May 15, 2024, and is expected to continue until August 31, 2024. The Water Department will also be flushing all dead ends and check valves.

Residents may experience discolored water at times and low pressure. If this happens, please run the water for 5 to 10 minutes or until it is clear. The system will not lose pressure; therefore, the water will be safe to use.

The Harbor Advisory Committee (HAC) meeting scheduled for May 14, 2024 has been canceled due to lack of agenda.  The next regularly scheduled meeting will be June 11, 2024.   

On Monday, May 13, 2024, the Commons Parking Lot and the North Main St. Parking Lot will have limited parking availability due to asphalt patching. We anticipate blocking off 10-30 spaces in each lot.  Please plan accordingly.

The regular meeting of the City of Marquette Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board has been canceled for May 15, 2024 due to a lack of agenda items. The meetings are held at 9:00 a.m. at the Municipal Service Center, 1100 Wright Street, Marquette, MI. 49855 on the third Wednesday of each month.

The Marquette Housing Commission Special Meeting will hold a special meeting on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 4: 30 p.m. at 316 Pine Ridge Marquette MI in the Board Room.

Deo Gallery’s May exhibit features over one hundred local student artists from Marquette Senior High School (Instructor Jake Fether), Negaunee High School (Instructor Kimberly Schefchik), Ishpeming High School (Instructor Alexandra Trotter), and Gwinn High School (Instructor Meghan Soucy). This exhibit showcases a variety of art styles and mediums, including ceramics, acrylics, portraits, pencil drawings, and watercolor.
The exhibit is installed and curated by students participating in the Artists in Excellence cross-district program. Awards provided by local arts organizations and student groups will be presented at the opening reception to be held Thursday, May 9 from 6-8 p.m. The reception is open to the public and free to attend. The exhibit will be on display through May 29.
The Deo Gallery is located in the lower level of the Peter White Public Library in the City’s Arts & Culture Center; it is supported by the Lake Superior Art Association.
More information about the Public Gallery Program and current exhibits can be found on www.mqtcompass.com/public-gallery-program/
Artists in Excellence is sponsored by Upper Peninsula Health Plan. More information about the Artists in Excellence program can be found on https://www.mqtcompass.com/artists-in-excellence/

Beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2024, Woodland Avenue between Wright Street and Center Street will be closed to thru traffic for sewer and water service replacement work.  The service replacement work is anticipated to last several weeks. Residents within the closure area will receive information from Smith Construction regarding parking and driveway access.

This work is a part of the City’s annual Street Improvement & Paving project and is a prerequisite for the resurfacing of the street. The public is urged to use caution and follow all traffic control measures. Additional announcements will be made regarding the upcoming resurfacing activities.