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Downtown Development Authority

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Aug 22, 2026

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DDA Approves Landmark Inn Accessibility Grant

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 11, 2026

DDA Approves Landmark Inn Accessibility Grant

The Marquette Downtown Development Authority approved up to $7,500 for the Landmark Inn to replace ADA-accessible doors. The project is estimated to cost $19,635.64. The board also approved an updated Freedom of Information Act policy and announced a July 3 street closure for the Fourth of July Ball Drop.

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Briefing

May 14, 2026

DDA Approves July Ball Drop Closure

The DDA approved a special event and closure of the 100 block of West Washington Street from 6 p.m. July 2 through the early morning of July 5, 2026. It also approved a tentative purchase of a 2023 Multihog snow-removal tractor and increased the planned budget allocation to $130,000.

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Downtown Pay Station Upgrades Begin Soon

Upgrades to downtown pay stations are scheduled to begin next week. The board also approved $153,632.56 in March bills and financial reports, while eight Match on Main grant applications move toward an April 20 state deadline.

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Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

DDA Approves Angry Bear Event Support

The Marquette Downtown Development Authority approved support for the Angry Bear event, including closure of the 100 block of Spring Street and partial use of five Spring Street parking spaces. Organizers anticipate 5,000 attendees.

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Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

DDA Approves $178,854 in December Bills

The Marquette Downtown Development Authority approved $178,853.97 in December bills, along with its financial reports and prior meeting minutes. The board also retained its officers, filled committee vacancies, and approved a signatory resolution.

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Briefing

Dec 11, 2025

Downtown Wayfinding Plans Move Forward

The DDA began the first phase of a downtown wayfinding program with Corbin Designs and will review proposed sign locations. The board also approved its 2026 meeting dates, while parking grants increased from 14 to 25 businesses.

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Briefing

Nov 13, 2025

DDA Approves Bike Race Event Support

The board approved support for a 50-mile bike race planned for September 19, 2026, contingent on receiving insurance documentation. The event-related closure is expected to run from 5:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

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Briefing

Oct 9, 2025

Downtown approves snow removal and New Year’s closure

The board awarded the 2025/2026 downtown snow-removal contract to Enright Excavating for $71,000, which is $3,625 under budget. It also approved a street closure for the New Year’s Eve ball drop from 8:00 a.m. December 31 to 5:00 a.m. January 1.

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Briefing

Sep 11, 2025

Board approves $285,030 in bills

The board approved a consent agenda covering $285,030.25 in bills, prior meeting minutes, and financial reports through August 31, 2025.

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