Due to Executive Order 2020-21, the September 17, 2020 MBRA meeting will be held virtually with Board Members and Staff attending remotely through Zoom video conferencing.
The meeting will be streamed on the City of Marquette YouTube channel starting at 8 a.m. The YouTube channel is located at www.youtube.com/user/CityofMarquetteGov. Please note that the livestream will have at least a 20 second delay.
Public Participation Time: September 17, 2020 08:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
There will be three options for public participation in these meetings: video conferencing, phone conferencing or written comment. There will be two public comment periods for each meeting, one at the beginning and one at the end. Comments will be limited to three minutes and speakers must give their name and address. Written comments will be limited to 500 words.
Members of the public wishing to make a video comment will need to visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j//86714682577 on a computer or smart device that has a camera.
Members of the public wishing to call in and make a comment over the phone will need to call 312-626-6799 and enter the meeting ID 867 1468 2577.
When participating via video or phone conferencing, you will be placed into a virtual lobby/on-hold until the Public Comment portions of the meetings are reached. Once Public Comment begins, the MBRA Director will go through each person waiting in the lobby one at a time and provide them with the opportunity to address the Commission. It is recommended that participants follow the meeting on YouTube to know when the Public Comment portion is occurring and be ready to make their comment.
The video and phone conference lobby will open at 7:50 a.m.
Written comments can be submitted to shobbins@marquettemi.gov. Written submissions for the meeting will be accepted until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.
PI Breakwall loop closed
On September 16, 2020 starting at 5 p.m., the Presque Isle breakwall loop will be closed to vehicle traffic. The road will be closed to extract a heavily damaged sailboat from near the breakwall. The extraction is expected to take several hours, and the road will be opened immediately upon completion.
Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Advisory Board Meeting
Due to Executive Order 2020-21, the Sept. 17, 2020 Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Advisory Board (MAWTAB) meeting will be held virtually with board members and staff attending remotely through Zoom video conferencing. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m.
Public Participation
There will be three options for public participation in this meeting: video conferencing, phone conferencing or written comment. Comments will be limited to three minutes and speakers must give their name and address. Written comments will be limited to 500 words.
Members of the public wishing to make a video comment will need to visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81261347435 on a computer or smart device that has a camera.
Members of the public wishing to call in and make a comment over the phone will need to call 312-626-6799 and enter meeting ID 812 6134 7435.
Written comments can be submitted directly to moneill@marquettemi.gov. Written submissions will be accepted until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020.
Sept. 16 Presque Isle Park Advisory Committee Meeting
Due to the Executive Orders from the Office of the Governor, the Sept. 16, 2020 Presque Isle Park Advisory Committee meeting will be held virtually with Committee members and Staff attending remotely through Zoom video conferencing.
This meeting will be streamed on the City of Marquette YouTube channel starting at 5:30 (https://www.youtube.com/user/CityofMarquetteGov). Please note that the YouTube livestream will have at least a 20 second delay.
Public Participation
There will be three options for public participation in this meeting: video conferencing, phone conferencing or written comment. Comments will be limited to three minutes and speakers must give their name and address. Written comments will be limited to 500 words.
Members of the public wishing to make a video comment will need to use a computer or smart device that has a camera to visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85852165489
Members of the public wishing to call in and make a comment over the phone will need to call 312-626-6799 and enter the meeting ID (858 5216 5489).
When participating via video or phone conferencing, you will be placed into a virtual lobby/on-hold until the Public Comment portion of the meeting is reached. Once Public Comment begins, the meeting organizer will go through each person waiting in the lobby one at a time and provide them with the opportunity to address the Committee. It is recommended that participants follow the meeting on YouTube to know when the Public Comment portion is occurring and be ready to make their comment.
The video and phone conference lobby will open at 5:20 p.m. on Sept. 16, 2020
Written comments can be submitted to amaciver@marquettemi.gov. Written submissions will be accepted until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020.
Sept. 14 City Commission meeting: participation details
Due to Executive Orders issued from the Office of the Governor, the September 14 City Commission meeting will be held without the public in physical attendance. The public is invited to view and participate in the meeting electronically.
The meeting will be streamed on Channel 191 and YouTube starting at 6 p.m. The YouTube channel is located at www.youtube.com/user/CityofMarquetteGov. Please note that the livestreams may have at least a 20 second delay.
Public Participation
There will be two options for public participation in the meetings: phone conferencing or written comment. There will be two public comment periods during each meeting, one at the beginning and one at the end. Comments will be limited to three minutes and speakers must give their name and address.
Written comments will be limited to 500 words. Written comments can be submitted directly to shobbins@marquettemi.gov, written submissions will be accepted until 12 p.m. on Monday, September 24.
To make a comment over the phone, please call 312-626-6799 and use Meeting ID: 868 4770 1912.
Sept. 15 Planning Commission meeting: participation details
The Sept. 15 Planning Commission meeting will be held virtually with Commission members and Staff attending remotely through Zoom video conferencing. The only agenda item for the meeting is a work session on potential amendments to the Land Development Code.
This meeting will be streamed on the City of Marquette YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/CityofMarquetteGov). Please note that the YouTube livestream will have at least a 20 second delay.
Public Participation
There will be three options for public participation in this meeting: video conferencing, phone conferencing, or written comment. There will be three public comment periods for the meeting, one at the beginning, one during the public hearing request, and one at the end. Comments will be limited to three minutes and speakers must give their name and address.
Members of the public wishing to make a video comment will need to visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84814048255
Members of the public wishing to call in and make a comment over the phone will need to call 312-626-6799 and enter the meeting ID (848 1404 8255).
The video and phone conference lobby will open at 5:50 p.m. on Sept. 15. When participating via video or phone conferencing, you will be placed into a virtual lobby/on-hold until the Public Comment portions of the meetings are reached. Once Public Comment begins, the Chair will go through each person waiting in the lobby one at a time and provide them with the opportunity to address the Commission. It is recommended that participants follow the meeting on YouTube to know when the Public Comment portion is occurring and be ready to make their comment.
Written comments can be submitted by emailing dstensaas@marquettemi.gov. Written submissions will be accepted until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15.
“Words to Live and Bike By” Mural winners announced
On behalf of the Marquette Public Art Commission, the City of Marquette Arts & Culture Division is excited to announce the winning artists and design proposals for the Words to Live and Bike By bike path mural project.
The Words to Live and Bike By project involves the painting of five text-inspired, site-specific murals on the surface of the Holly Greer Bike Path in Marquette. Applicants were asked to submit design proposals that reflect a unique and imaginative interpretation of each word and their accompanying locale.
The winners and their words and locations are as follows:
- Michele Tuccini; “REMEMBER”; Founders Landing
- Delaney Pickett; “GRATITUDE”; Marquette Commons
- Ben Pawlowski; “DREAM”; Mattson Lower Harbor Park
- Stella Larkin and Superior Watershed Partnership; “RESPECT”; between Picnic Rocks and McCarty’s Cove
- Alan McAnulty; “HOPE”; Clark Lambros Park
Painting will take place between Sept. 14-25.
For additional questions and information, please contact Tiina Morin, Arts & Culture Manager at tmorin@marquettemi.gov or (906) 225-8641.
Sept. 17 BZA meeting: participation details
The Board of Zoning Appeals special meeting will be held virtually with Board members and Staff attending remotely through Zoom video conferencing.
This meeting will be streamed on the City of Marquette YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/CityofMarquetteGov). Please note that the livestreams will have at least a 20 second delay.
Public Participation
There will be three options for public participation in this meeting: video conferencing, phone conferencing, or written comment. There will be one public comment period for the meeting during the public hearing. Comments will be limited to three minutes and speakers must give their name and address.
Members of the public wishing to make a video comment will need to visit
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86485487656
Members of the public wishing to call in and make a comment over the phone will need to call 312-626-6799 and enter the meeting ID (864 8548 7656).
When participating via video or phone conferencing, you will be placed into a virtual lobby/on-hold until the Public Comment portion of the meetings is reached. Once Public Comment begins, the Chair will go through each person waiting in the lobby one at a time and provide them with the opportunity to address the Board. It is recommended that participants follow the meeting on YouTube to know when the Public Comment portion is occurring and be ready to make their comment.
The video and phone conference lobby will open at 6:50 p.m. on Sept. 17.
Written comments can be submitted by emailing alanders@marquettemi.gov. Written submissions will be accepted until 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17.
Portion of Lakeshore Boulevard closed for paving
Lakeshore Boulevard will be closed to through traffic for paving between Fair Avenue and Pine Street on Wednesday, Sept. 9, beginning at 7 a.m. This project is expected to be completed by the end of day.
City Manager September community office hours canceled
Marquette City Manager community office hours on Wednesday, Sept. 9, has been canceled. The next community office hours will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Dandelion Cottage room, located on the first floor off of the Huron Mountain Gallery of the Peter White Public Library.
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More Information
The 9/17 Marquette Brownfield Redevelopment Authority meeting is live at www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiHsWzt9FW8.
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Painting begins on ‘Words to Live and Bike By’ project in Marquette
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Local artists designed five murals along Marquette's bike paths.The City of Marquette has a full-time position available for a Planning/Zoning Technician. Must be available to work occasional Saturdays and evenings. This position performs a variety of routine and complex technical work in the field of planning, zoning and code enforcement. An Associate’s degree in Planning, Construction management or related field, a good driving record and a valid Michigan driver's license required. Prior experience in zoning or code enforcement required. Entry wage is $16.62 per hour with an excellent fringe benefit package. Applications and a complete job description are available online at www.marquettemi.gov/. Applications will be accepted through September 25, 2020.
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Due to Executive Order 2020-21, beginning Tuesday, March 24, all City buildings will be closed to the public. City announcements and Commission agendas will be sent to local media and will be available online. Contact information for each City Department is available at marquettemi.gov/departments...The City of Marquette is accepting applications for a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator in the Public Works Department. This position is responsible for operating a wide range of light and heavy equipment. Qualified applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid class A CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements. Testing will be required. Entry wage is $19.30/hr. with an excellent benefit package. Applications and a complete job description are available in Human Resources, 300 W. Baraga Ave., Marquette, Michigan 49855 or online at www.marquettemi.gov. Applications will be accepted through September 25, 2020.
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Due to Executive Order 2020-21, beginning Tuesday, March 24, all City buildings will be closed to the public. City announcements and Commission agendas will be sent to local media and will be available online. Contact information for each City Department is available at marquettemi.gov/departments...Contact Info
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