Beginning April 3, the City of Marquette will require all boaters to obtain a launch permit to launch a boat at either Cinder Pond or Presque Isle Marinas.

Seasonal launch permits are now available for purchase at Lakeview Arena Parks & Recreation office, located at 401 E. Fair Avenue, the City of Marquette’s Treasurer’s office located at 300 W. Baraga Avenue.  Seasonal launch permits will also be available at Cinder Pond Marina office beginning May 8, 2023.  The cost is $70.00 per seasonal launch permit, and $20.00 for an additional launch permit (restrictions apply).

Daily launch permits are $7.00 and are available in the red launch boxes located at Cinder Pond and Presque Isle Marinas.

On Monday March 27, from 8 to 10 a.m., the eastbound lane in front of 137 West Washington Street will be closed for construction activities. Flag control will be used to direct traffic around the closure area.

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

The Marquette City Planning Commission will conduct a Special Meeting on Thursday March 23rd, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of City Hall.

The purpose of the meeting is for the presentation of data and information by the consulting group for the Community Master Plan Renewal Project, including summaries of the January online survey, the February listening sessions and open house, and the March online survey.

The 2023 Marinas Seasonal Slip Agreements have been mailed to the 2022 seasonal slip holders on March 13, 2023.  Payments will be accepted beginning March 14, 2023 at the Community Services Parks and Recreation Office located in Lakeview Arena at 401 E. Fair Avenue.

The Joint Marquette City Commission/Planning Commission work session scheduled for Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 5:15 p.m. at the Municipal Service Center, has been canceled. 

Per the joint operating agreement, the City of Marquette is calling a Special MAWTAB meeting for Tuesday, March 14, 11:00 a.m. at the Wastewater Treatment Facility. The only agenda item will be the Solids Handling Project.

Marquette City Manager Karen Kovacs will hold her next community office hours on Wednesday, March 8 from 10 a.m. to noon in the main floor conference room of the Peter White Public Library.  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.

Lakeshore Boulevard will be closed to through traffic between Pine Street and Fair Avenue for storm drain cleaning on Wednesday, March 1. This project will begin at 7 a.m. and is expected to be completed by the end of the day.

The Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Facility Advisory Board (MAWTAB) meeting for March 16, 2023 has been rescheduled. The meeting will be held Thursday, March 2, 2023, 10 a.m., at the Marquette Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Due to predicted inclement weather and limited staffing on Thursday, February 23 and Friday, February 24, please consider utilizing online service and bill payment offices rather than visiting City offices. If you would like to contact City offices, please utilize email to ensure remote workers will be able to respond to concerns.

Online services and contact information can be found on the City website at marquettemi.gov