Marquette / 2021 / October
Presque Isle Park Road Closure
The entrance to Presque Isle Park on Peter White Drive will be closed Monday, November 1, 2021 for maintenance activities. Traffic will be detoured through the Presque Isle Marina boat launch parking lot to maintain public access to the park. The work is expected to be completed by the end of the day.
Public Service Announcements - 10/29/2021
Presque Isle Park Advisory Committee Meeting Rescheduled
The Presque Isle Park Advisory Committee (PIPAC) meeting scheduled for November 10, 2021 has been rescheduled for November 3, 2021.
Norwood Street Closure
Norwood Street between Fitch Avenue and Presque Isle Avenue will be closed to through traffic on October 27, 2021 for a storm sewer main repair. The closure is expected to last from 7a.m. to 7p.m. Sorry for any inconvenience.
MCACA Grant Recipients
The City of Marquette is excited to announce all city arts and culture organizations who were awarded grants from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. On Friday, October 22, Council members announced that a total of $176,275 was awarded to organizations in Marquette County. The grant recipients for Marquette are:
Hiawatha Music Co-op - $11,250
Lake Superior Theater - $13,750
Liberty Children's Art Project - $11,825
City of Marquette–Art Week - $7,600
Marquette City Band - $10,450
Marquette County Historical Society - $19,500
Marquette Maritime Museum - $16,250
Marquette Symphony Orchestra - $16,250
Marquette-Alger RESA - $12,000
Superior Arts Youth Theater - $18,750
Superior String Alliance - $13,750
Upper Peninsula Children's Museum - $19,500
Other County recipients include Ishpeming Public Schools with $5,400.
This year, $605,118 was awarded to organizations and schools throughout the Upper Peninsula, and over $10.7 million statewide.
For more information contact the City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center at 906-228-0472 or e-mail arts-culture@marquettemi.gov.
October 25 LDFA Meeting
A meeting of the Local Development Finance Authority has been scheduled for Monday, October 25, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the Invent@NMU offices, 1400 Presque Isle Ave., Marquette, MI 49855.
Arts and Culture Office Closed for Staff Education and Development
The Office of Arts & Culture will be closed Thursday, October 21 and Thursday, October 28 for City staff education & professional development. The Arts & Culture staff will check the arts-culture@marquettemi.gov email periodically throughout both days for immediate needs and will respond to phone messages the following day (Friday 10/22 and Friday 10/29).
The Deo Gallery and Studio Spaces will remain open according to Peter White Public Library hours both days.
Contact the Office of Arts & Culture with any questions or concerns.
arts-culture@marquettemi.gov or (906) 228-0472
October 19 Planning Commission Meeting
The October 19, 2021 meeting of the Planning Commission will start at 6:00 p.m. and be held in the Commission Chambers of City Hall located at 300 W. Baraga Avenue.
Written comments can be submitted by emailing dstensaas@marquettemi.gov. Written submissions will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. on October 19, 2021.
Winterizing Restrooms
The City of Marquette maintenance crews will begin winterizing park and athletic restrooms for the season starting Friday, October 15. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Harbor Advisory Committee Meeting Canceled
The Harbor Advisory Committee (HAC) meeting scheduled for October 19, 2021 has been canceled due lack of quorum.
Garbage and Recycle Cart Delivery Update
Garbage and recycle carts from the fall order are scheduled to be delivered the week of October 18. Carts will show up on your curb and price adjustments to your utility bill will be made after the delivery. Carts may be used immediately.