Request for Proposals – City of Ishpeming Downtown Development Authority Strategic Plan Update
March 12, 2026
City of Ishpeming Downtown Development Authority
Requests for Proposals
For Strategic Plan Update
The City of Ishpeming Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is seeking proposals from qualified planning, economic development, or consulting firms to update the DDA’s strategic plan. The current Ishpeming DDA Strategic Plan is available for review on the City of Ishpeming website at https://ishpemingcity.org/dda/project-empire-beckettraeder-report/
Interested parties should respond to the requirements outlined in the Request for Proposals (RFP). A copy of the RFP may be obtained by contacting Diana Sundberg, DDA Liaison at diana@marquette.org.
Proposals should be submitted to the Ishpeming City Clerk’s Office in a sealed envelope marked “DDA Strategic Plan Update” no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at City Hall, 100 E. Division Street, Ishpeming, MI 49849. Late submission will not be considered. The DDA reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
EFFECTIVE MARCH 5, 2026: DUE TO RECENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE TUBE SLIDE HAS BEEN CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.
March 6, 2026
City Board and Commission Vacancies
January 14, 2026
The following Boards or Commissions have vacancies:
Housing Appeals Board – One Vacancy for Alternate Board Member
Zoning Board of Appeals – Two Vacancies for Alternate Board Members
Planning Commission – One Vacancy
Cemetery Commission – One Vacancy
Compensation Commission – One Vacancy
If you are interested in serving on one or more of the City’s Board or Commissions, please complete the application below and return it to the City Manager’s Office, 100 E. Division Street, Ishpeming, MI 49849. If you have any questions, please call Cathy Smith, City Clerk-Assistant to the City Manager, at 906-485-1091, Extension 203 or email cathysmith@ishpemingcity.org
GARBAGE COLLECTION DURING THE HOLIDAYS
December 14, 2025
North Country Disposal will be running all their routes on their regularly scheduled days through the holidays; however, pick up times may vary from the regular pick up times.
Become a Hydro Hero! Help Keep Ishpeming Safe Adopt a Fire Hydrant this Winter
December 2, 2025
HYDRO HERO PROGRAM
Help keep Ishpeming Safe and adopt a fire hydrant this winter!
Kids (17 and under) within the City of Ishpeming can team up with a parent to keep nearby hydrants cleared of snow and help firefighters save precious time in an emergency.
The Hydro Hero program is designed to actively involve children in helping firefighters, their neighbors, and their community.
In March there will be a celebration at Doozers Cookies for a special thank you with the Ishpeming Fire Department. Hydro Hero Certificates will be presented and Hydrant Cookies and Hot Cocoa will be offered.
To sign up to be a Hydro Hero use the link below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2QRX2CQ
If you are in need of having a hydrant on your property serviced, please contact 906-379-3749. By submitting a request to be included in this program, it does not guarantee that your hydrant will be chosen, but someone will get in touch with you.
Update on postponement of restoration from the construction season – Payne and Dolan
November 11, 2025
RESIDENT / BUSINESS NOTIFICATION
Dear Resident,
As part of our efforts to restore the areas impacted by this season’s construction to pre- construction conditions, we want to inform you that any restoration work not yet completed, including sidewalks, topsoil, and grass, will be finished in the spring of 2026.
Due to the recent cold temperatures, any restoration completed late this fall would not have resulted in proper grass germination or long-term success. By waiting to complete this work in the spring, we can ensure a quality finished product under more favorable weather conditions.
We appreciate your patience as we allow the ground to rest through the winter months. Our crews will return as soon as conditions permit in the spring to complete all restoration work and continue work on the City of Ishpeming’s infrastructure in other areas of the city.
Thank you for your continued cooperation.
Sincerely,
Payne and Dolan
1000 Country Lane – Suite 100
Ishpeming, MI 49849
2024 City of Ishpeming Audited Financial Statements
November 6, 2025
2024 City of Ishpeming Audited Financial Statements
Ishpeming Cemetery – Prepare for Winter
October 30, 2025
Ishpeming Cemetery – Prepare for Winter
In order to prepare for winter, Ishpeming City officials ask lot owners to please remove all non-permanent objects (planters, decorations, benches, etc.) from their grave sites by November 5, 2025. Items left at the site will be disposed of after that date.
Please contact Ishpeming City Hall with any questions or concerns at 906-485-1091,
Ext. 203.
Winter Parking Ban goes in effect November 1st
October 30, 2025
CITY OF ISHPEMING WINTER PARKING BAN
The Ishpeming City Winter Parking Ban (Ordinance No. 5-1200) goes into effect November 1st and runs until April 30th. Times for the parking ban are as follows:
- Residential Streets: 1:00 AM – 6:00 AM
- Downtown Streets: 2:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Parking permits for City lots can be purchased at City Hall. Permits cost $25.00/month.
To view the ordinance which regulates overnight parking, please follow the link below:
Public Announcement: Construction Update and Community Appreciation
October 24, 2025
The City of Ishpeming understands that this construction season has been challenging for residents, drivers, and businesses. We sincerely thank you for your continued patience.
Many of the recent projects have taken longer than anticipated because contractors have been working with very old underground infrastructure. In some locations, the water, sewer, and storm systems date back decades, and detailed records of what’s in the ground are not always available. Crews often uncover unforeseen conditions that must be safely addressed before moving forward.
In addition, these utility systems must be replaced in phases. Contractors need to complete work on water lines before moving on to sewer and storm systems, which means the same streets may be reopened multiple times during the process.
These improvements are essential investments in Ishpeming’s future. Updating our underground systems today will reduce emergency repairs, improve service reliability, and strengthen our city’s infrastructure for years to come.
Thank you again for your patience, understanding, and support as this important work continues. Together, we’re building a stronger Ishpeming.
— City of Ishpeming
