Marquette City Manager Karen Kovacs will hold her next community office hours on Wednesday, November 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.

ARTS & CULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING DATES AND ROOMS

The City of Marquette Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 2 at 5:30 p.m. will meet in the Peter White Public Library Lions Room (on the main level of PWPL)

The City of Marquette Arts and Culture Advisory Committee December meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 5 at 5:30 p.m. in the Marquette Arts & Culture Center Studio 2 (lower level of PWPL).

The A&C Advisory Committee will approve the 2024 meeting schedule at the upcoming November meeting and dates will be publicized upon approval.

Please call 906-228-0472 or email arts-culture@marquettemi.gov for more information.

The Board of Zoning Appeals regular meeting on November 2, 2023, has been canceled.   The next scheduled meeting will be held on December 7, 2023.

Effective immediately the Presque Isle loop is closed for the season.

Beginning Wednesday, November 1, all parks will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The southbound lane of Front Street between Main Street and Spring Street will be closed Wednesday, November 1, 2023, from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Southbound traffic will be detoured around the closure via Main Street, Third Street, and Baraga Avenue. Northbound traffic on Front Street will remain unaffected.

The public is advised to take caution when traveling through this area and to be alert for construction and advisory signing.

On Saturday October 28, 2023, from 8:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Spring Street will be closed between Third Street and Lakeshore Boulevard for the start of the Queen City Running Company’s Trick or Trot running race. The course will utilize the city multi-use path/Iron Ore Heritage Trail from Mattson Park south to the city limits. No other streets will be closed. Motorists are asked to take caution when travelling in the area.

On Saturday October 28, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Washington Street will be closed between Fourth Street and Front Street for the Marquette Downtown Development Authority’s annual trick or treating event. A detour will be provided around the closure. Motorists are asked to take caution when travelling in the area.

The Winter Parking Ban will begin Wednesday, November 1, 2023 and will run through Monday, April 1, 2024. There is No Parking on any city street between the hours of 1:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m. during this time period.

Vehicles owners not complying with the Winter Parking Ban are subject to a $75.00 fine under Marquette City Code Sec. 46-67(28). Vehicle owners could also be subject to having their vehicle towed if it is impeding snow removal efforts by the plow crews.

Vehicle owners are encouraged to make off-street parking arrangements for their vehicles for the winter as soon as possible. Cooperation by everyone will make it easier for the crews to do their job and make the roads safer for everyone.

As fall brush and leaf cleanup preparations begin, please remember not to place leaves in the road or along the curb line. This causes leaves to collect in the storm drains and creates flooding in the streets. This sediment is also entering the storm drain system with the potential of plugging the storm water main.

Leaves must be placed behind the curb line, not in the street. Residents not complying will be in violation of Section 38-22(c) of the Marquette City Code. We are also reminding motorists to avoid parking in positions that block access to leaf piles, or they will not be picked up.

The collection schedule is as follows:

Brush Collection: October 23 – 27

Leaf Collection: October 30 – November 10

Please visit the City of Marquette website www.marquettemi.gov for further information.