A Special Meeting of the Marquette Board of Light and Power has been scheduled for Thursday, April 28 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the main office of the Marquette Board of Light and Power at 2200 Wright St, Marquette, MI 49855.

Beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, work will begin on a Coastal Restoration project located near the intersection of Lakeshore Boulevard and Pine Street.

This project includes removal of portions of the abandoned Lakeshore Boulevard roadway, dune restoration, coastal wetland construction, enhanced public beach access and a variety of native coastal plantings.  The project is expected to be completed by mid-June.

The roadways and multi-use path located near the project will remain open throughout the duration of the project with the exception of short-term disruptions to load and unload materials and equipment.

Construction plans can accessed at the City of Marquette Engineering Division web site: https://www.marquettemi.gov/departments/community-development/engineering/

Smith Construction is the general contractor for this project.

The City of Marquette asks for your patience during the construction process and to use caution and pay attention to construction signage while traveling through construction area. 

Beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, April 25, 2022, work will begin on a City-wide sidewalk repair and extension project. 

This project will include replacement of various sidewalk squares throughout the City along with an extension of sidewalk on the south side of Wright Street between the Lakeshore Boulevard Roundabout and Presque Isle Avenue.  The project is expected to last two weeks.

A lane shift will be utilized for the Wright Street sidewalk extension portion of this project.  The traveling public should experience minimal disruptions at all other locations.  Sidewalk removal areas will be clearly marked with construction cones to warn pedestrians.

Construction plans can accessed at the City of Marquette Engineering Division web site: https://www.marquettemi.gov/departments/community-development/engineering/

Arrow Construction is the general contractor for this project.

The City of Marquette asks for your patience during the construction process and to use caution and pay attention to construction signage while traveling through construction areas. 

The City of Marquette is hosting Art Week 2022 on Monday June 20- Saturday June 25. Events will occur primarily along the lakeshore trail and in the shoreline public parks. The 2022 theme is WATER.

There are several calls for community artwork and project proposals. A complete list of current opportunities is on the MQTcompass.com under “Creative Classifieds”. Descriptions and due dates of open calls at this time are listed below:

Water Art – Community created artwork submitted to an Art Week event guide cover contest and shown via a virtual gallery – DUE APRIL 22

Ephemeral Installation – Superior Watershed Partnerships is commissioning an artist to create an ephemeral artwork out at Presque Isle during Art Week – PROPOSALS DUE MAY 2

Presque Isle Art Fair – Vendor Application for an afternoon art fair in Presque Isle Square on Thursday June 23^rd – DUE MAY 1

Wednesday Art Market – DDA’s Farmers Market is hosting an Artisan market on Wednesday June 22 – Rolling applications

For the latest Art Week 2022 information and opportunities for artists and volunteers visit www.mqtcompass.com/artweek Contact Amelia Pruiett apruiett@marquettemi.gov with questions or for more information.

Beginning at 8:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 20^th, 2022 Fisher St between

S 4^th St and S 5^th St will be closed. A detour will be set up during the closure utilizing Rock St.   

The maintenance project is estimated to last approximately 3 days and will only be closed during 8 A.M. and 4 P.M..  For your safety and the safety of our employees and contractors, please do not approach crews while they are working.  The tasks that they perform put them near energized equipment where the outmost focus and concentration is necessary.

We understand that our activities may cause an inconvenience and want to thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation while we perform these modifications and upgrades.

City of Marquette athletic fields remain closed due to melting snow, dormant grass and soft turf.  Please do not use City soccer fields or ball fields to avoid further damage.  Kaufman fields and parking are closed. An announcement will be made when athletic fields are open for use.

The City of Marquette has received a request for a grant of franchise to Upper Peninsula Power Company.

Per the requirements of the Marquette City Charter, the City Commission will consider acting on this request no sooner than May 10, 2022.

The proposed franchise, Ordinance #706, is on file in the office of the Marquette City Clerk at 300 W. Baraga Avenue.

The Marquette City Planning Commission meeting originally scheduled for April 5, 2022 has been moved to April 12 due to the coincidence with the Spring Break week in the Marquette Area Public Schools district.

SPRING STREET CLOSURE – FRONT STREET TO THIRD STREET

Beginning at 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 8 and continuing through 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, Spring Street will be closed to motor vehicles between Front Street and Third Street for the Festival of the Angry Bear sponsored by the Ore Dock Brewing Company.

Egress from the MarqTran drive through and the Marquette History Museum will be available at the west end of Spring Street.

The March meeting of the Marquette Board of Light and Power Board has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 29 at 4:30 pm.