Ishpeming Water Project Update – July 27, 2026
July 27, 2026
ISHPEMING WATER PROJECT UPDATE – July 27, 2026:
Empire Street: Crews have finished installing watermain on Empire and will be connecting services from 5th to 3rd streets this week. They will be followed by crews laying gravel.
Dawson Street: Crews will continue installing sewer mainline and watermain throughout this week. Crews will work directly with residents if home access will be affected.
Douglas Street: Crews will continue installing sewer mainline and watermain throughout this week. Crews will work directly with residents if home access will be affected.
Salisbury Street: Crews will continue installing sewer mainline throughout this week.
Main Street: Watermain has been installed and crews will be connecting services throughout this week.
3rd Street: Crews will continue installing watermain and storm drains throughout this week. They will continue moving north on 3rd street into the coming weeks. Traffic will be directed to a detour on 2nd Street between Michigan and Empire before rejoining 3rd. Anyone traveling south on 3rd from northeast of the intersection at 3rd and Michigan must use Iron Street for access.
Please allow for extra travel time in these areas and give workers plenty of space when passing. We appreciate your patience and cooperation. Thank you!
Ishpeming Water Project Update – July 21, 2026
July 21, 2026
ISHPEMING WATER PROJECT UPDATE – July 21, 2026
Bluff Street: Crews have completed laying gravel on Bluff and street is open to local traffic only.
Empire Street: Watermain installation complete on Empire. Crews will be connecting services and laying gravel into the following weeks.
Dawson Street: Crews will be installing sewer mainline throughout this week. Crews will work directly with residents if home access will be affected.
Douglas Street: Crews will be installing sewer mainline throughout this week. Crews will work directly with residents if home access will be affected.
Salisbury Street: Sewer pipeline installation will continue on Salisbury Street throughout this week and continue into the following weeks.
Main Street: Watermain installation in progress to Johnson Street, crews may begin connecting services late this week.
Johnson Street: Crews will be installing watermain on Johnson throughout this week.
3rd Street: Crews have begun stripping asphalt on 3rd for watermain and storm drain installation in the coming weeks. Traffic will be directed to a detour on 2nd Street between Michigan and Empire before rejoining 3rd. Anyone traveling south on 3rd from northeast of the intersection at 3rd and Michigan must use Iron Street for access.
Please allow for extra travel time in these areas and give workers plenty of space when passing. We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
Ishpeming Water Project Update – July 13, 2026
July 13, 2026
ISHPEMING WATER PROJECT UPDATE – July 13, 2026
New York Street: Crews have finished laying gravel on New York and street is open to local traffic only.
Bluff Street: Services have been connected and crews will likely finish laying gravel on Bluff by the end of this week.
Empire Street: Asphalt on Empire Street from 5th to 3rd will be stripped this week and crews will finish installing water main afterward. Crews will be connecting services following main line installation over the next few weeks.
Angeline Street: Crews will continue with water main installation throughout this week.
Terrace Street: Crews will continue with water main installation throughout this week.
Salisbury Street: Crews will possibly begin road removal on Salisbury late this week for sewer mainline improvements over the coming weeks, starting at the south end near intersection with Dawson Street.
Main Street: Crews will begin installing watermain on Main early this week and continue in the coming weeks.
3rd Street: Crews will likely begin asphalt removal on 3rd Street late this week for water main installation afterward. A detour will be available on 2nd Street starting at Michigan Street and traffic will be able to rejoin 3rd at Empire Street.
Please allow for extra travel time in these areas and give workers plenty of space when passing. We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
City Board and Commission Vacancies
July 8, 2026
The following Boards or Commissions have vacancies:
Housing Appeals Board – One Vacancy for Alternate Board Member, 3-year term
Zoning Board of Appeals – Two Vacancies for Alternate Board Members, 3-year term
Planning Commission – One Vacancy, 3-year term
Cemetery Commission – One Vacancy, 5-year term
Compensation Commission – One Vacancy, 5-year term
Downtown Development Authority – Two Vacancies, 4-year term
If you are interested in serving on one or more of the City’s Board or Commissions, please complete: Board-Commissions Application and return it to the City Manager’s Office, 100 E. Division Street, Ishpeming, MI 49849 or email, estack@ishpemingcity.org. If you have any questions, please call Emilie Stack, City Clerk/Human Resources Manager, at 906-485-1091, Extension 203 or email estack@ishpemingcity.org
Ishpeming Water Project Update – July 8, 2026
July 8, 2026
ISHPEMING WATER PROJECT UPDATE (July 8, 2026)
New York Street: Water service connections have been completed and crews will finish laying gravel this week.
Bluff Street: Crews will continue connecting services and begin laying gravel midweek, likely finishing next week.
Empire Street: Water main installation will continue from 7th to 5th Streets on Empire Street this week. Crews will begin removing asphalt from 5th to 3rd on Empire and street parking is not permitted.
Angeline Street: Crews will continue with water main installation throughout this week.
Terrace Street: Crews will be installing water main on Terrace Street throughout this week.
Main Street: Crews will likely begin removing asphalt on Main late this week for water main installation in coming weeks.
Please allow for extra travel time in these areas and give workers plenty of space when passing. We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
Short Term Rentals Notice
June 29, 2026
Notice: City of Ishpeming Residents
Short Term Rentals Update:
On April 1st 2026, at a Second Reading, the Ishpeming City Council adopted the Short Term Rentals Ordinance #7-700.
Here are some main points:
- This ordinance became effective on April 10, 2026.
- A Short-Term Rental is any residential unit that will be used for thirty (30) days or less.
- A rental permit is only valid for one (1) year.
- This ordinance allows for a city-wide maximum total of fifty (50) short-term rentals. If your short-term rental (STR) exceeded the maximum total before the adoption of this ordinance then you are not restricted to this cap.
- Fees:
- Application Fee: $50.00 per unit
- Inspection Fee: $100.00 per unit
- Renewal Fee: $50.00 per unit
- Appeal Fee: $100.00 per unit
All active short-term rentals must be registered by August 31, 2026. Any unregistered short-term rentals will be subject to penalties stated in Ordinance 7-700 Section 10.
This notice is only a short overview of the newly adopted short-term rental ordinance. For more information please refer to Ordinance 7-700 Short-Term Rentals.
For any questions or concerns please contact Greg Place of the City of Ishpeming Rental Inspection Department:
Greg Place
Phone: (906)-485-1091, Ext. 211
Email: rentalregistration@ishpemingcity.org
Ishpeming Water Project Update – June 29, 2026
June 29, 2026
ISHPEMING WATER PROJECT UPDATE:
New York Street: Crews will likely finish connecting services throughout this week and begin laying gravel throughout next week.
Bluff Street: Crews will begin connecting water services on Bluff late this week or early next week and begin laying gravel the following week.
Vine Street: Gravel on Vine has been completed and street is open to local traffic only.
Empire Street: Crews will continue watermain installation on Empire and will go into the following weeks.
Angeline Street: Crews will continue watermain installation on Angeline and will remain doing so into at least next week.
Washington Street: Crews will begin sewer bypass pumping in the area of Washington for future pipe lining.
Please allow for extra travel time in these areas and give workers operating heavy equipment wide berth when passing.
City Hall Independence Day Closure Notice & Utility Bill Payments
June 16, 2026
Notice of Master Plan Adoption
June 3, 2026
NOTICE OF ADOPTION
On June 01, 2026, after a 42-day review period, the City Ishpeming Planning Commission unanimously approved the 2027-2031 Draft Master Plan/ Master Plan Update in accordance with the Michigan Planning Enabling Act (MCL 125.3801…125.3885).
Major updates include:
Housing Data, Housing Chapter 7
•Added a new housing analysis informed by recent market data and a Target Market Analysis (TMA).
•Identified a need for more diverse housing types, including townhomes, smaller homes and rental options.
•Introduced strategies to support housing affordability and rehabilitation of existing homes.
Future Land Use
•Refined Future Land Use categories to better align with existing development patterns.
•Emphasized infill development and growth in areas with existing infrastructure.
•Clarified intent for mixed-use and residential areas.
•Zoning & Implementation.
•Added recommendations to modernize zoning standards, including setbacks, parking and housing flexibility.
•Introduced tools such as potential overlay districts and updated development standards.
•Strengthened alignment between the Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
•Infrastructure & Services.
•Reinforced the importance of coordinating growth with available water, sewer and transportation infrastructure.
•Encouraged efficient use of existing public investments.
Community Priorities
•Updated goals and objectives to reflect current community needs and regional trends.
•Placed greater emphasis on housing, reinvestment and long-term sustainability.
*The full Draft Master Plan should be reviewed for complete context. This list is provided as a guide to major updates and does not replace the full document.
For questions please contact:
Andrew Duerfeldt, Planning and Zoning Director
Phone: (906) 485-1091, Ext. 206
Email: zoning@ishpemingcity.org
Police Department Public Notice – Disposal of Listed Firearms
May 20, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to The Federal Firearms statues, The Michigan Compiled Laws Firearms Chapter, and the City of Ishpeming Code of Ordinances, The City of Ishpeming Police Department intends to dispose of the listed firearms. If an owner of a listed firearm wishes to file a claim for a listed firearm, the claim must be filed within a 30-day period of this posting. In addition to the claim, you must be authorized to possess firearms. In order to make a claim for a listed firearm you must contact Detective Sergeant Nylander at (906)486-4416.
If no valid ownership claim is received within thirty (30) days of the date of public notice, the firearms listed will be disposed of.
Firearms listed are not for sale.
