Annual maintenance of the Father Marquette Statue, located in Father Marquette Park (501 S Front St), will begin October 14. The work will include thorough cleaning and protective waxing of the bronze sculpture to preserve its condition against the elements.

During the maintenance period, temporary scaffolding will be in place around the statue for the safety of both the public and the conservation crew. The site will remain open, but visitors are asked to use caution and respect posted signage.

This annual preservation effort is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to maintaining its public art collection and is funded through the City of Marquette Public Art Fund.

For more information about the City’s public art program, visit www.mqtcompass.com/publicart.com

Marquette Art Tour returns on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Explore the local art scene within the city of Marquette by exploring participating galleries and studios showcasing work from more than 150 local and regional artists. This self-guided tour offers a day of art exploration, live demonstrations, guest artist displays, and more.

Printed guides to participating locations are available at Travel Marquette, the Peter White Public Library, and local galleries. For a digital map and specific event details, visit www.mqtcompass.com/mqtarttour. Follow @MqtArtTour on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

The City of Marquette Office of Arts and Culture is a proud partner in making this event possible. Marquette Art Tour is a collaborative event hosted by the participating galleries and studios

The City of Marquette has made available public education materials with information about lead and drinking water. These materials are displayed in City Hall and are also available online at www.marquettemi.gov/LCRPE2025.

This notice is being issued in compliance with state requirements, following water sampling conducted earlier this year. The City regularly tests residential tap water for lead and copper as part of its standard water quality monitoring program. During this summer’s sampling, 6 of 32 homes tested showed lead levels above the state’s Action Level.

Marquette has no known lead in the city’s water mains or service lines. In some homes, however, lead may be present in interior plumbing, fixtures, or solder. The City’s water supply is treated with corrosion control measures designed to minimize lead leaching.

The public education materials, which provide guidance on reducing potential exposure to lead, are available at www.marquettemi.gov/LCRPE2025. Additional information about Marquette’s water system and water quality testing can be found online at www.marquettemi.gov/departments/public-works/water-distribution.

Walking hours for the seasonal portion of Peter White Drive in Presque Isle Park will be extended on Thursday, October 9 until 6:00 p.m. for a Marquette Area Public Schools Cross Country meet. The gate for vehicular traffic on the loop will open at 6:00 p.m.

The public is advised of expected congestion at the park during this event.

The Marquette City Commission will hold their first regular meeting in October on Tuesday, October 14. The meeting will be held in City Commission Chambers at City Hall, and is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.

Presque Isle Pavillion and Founders Landing restrooms will be closed beginning Monday, October 13 through Sunday, October 19.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

The Marquette City Fire Department is hosting a series of events in support of this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, including Firetruck Static Display on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11 a.m. (with a rain date of October 11) with a parade at 12:30 p.m.

The Static Display will take place at Harlow Park on Bluff Street with the parade on Washington Street from Seventh Street to McClellan Ave.

The event will feature fire trucks, rescue vehicles and Sparky the dog.

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a special meeting on October 23, 2025, at 7 p.m. in Room 103 at the Municipal Service Center located at 1100 Wright Street to hear the following request:

• 04-VAR-10-25 – 401 W. Washington St. (PIN: 0220130): 401 W. Washington St, LLC is seeking a 25-ft curb cut and driveway separation variance and a 4.49-ftrear yard variance from the City of Marquette Land Development Code to allow a driveway that does not have a separation between the adjacent curb cut and driveway and a three-story building with a lower-level parking garage that is proposed to not meet the 5-ft setback from the rear lot line requirement at 401 W. Washington St

The beach and new playground area of Tourist Park Campground will be closed until construction of the day-use area is complete. The area will be closed to vehicular, bicycle and foot traffic, with no exception for thru walkers or bikers.

Marquette City Manager Karen Kovacs will hold her next community office hours on Wednesday, October 8, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Shiras Room, on the top level of Peter White Public Library (Front Street side).  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.