NOTICE: City Hall and DPW Returning to Winter Hours beginning September 2nd: 8am to 5pm
August 27, 2025
Beginning on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Ishpeming City Hall and the Department of Public Works will be returning to winter hours as follows:
City Hall
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Department of Public Works
Monday–Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Residents in need of assistance from the Department of Public Works after regular business hours may contact the emergency number 1-888-223-2734.
Ishpeming Water System Improvement Project
August 13, 2025
Road Closure Notice: Third Street Close for Water Improvement Construction
July 31, 2025
Ishpeming, MI — beginning tomorrow, construction crews will commence pavement stripping on 3rd Street, starting near the old Oasis gas station, as part of the city’s ongoing Water Improvement Project.
To ensure the safety of both residents and workers, 3rd Street will be closed to through traffic during construction. Local access will be maintained for residents and emergency services.
We urge all drivers to use Lakeshore Drive as an alternate route to avoid traffic delays and congestion in the construction zone.
The City of Ishpeming appreciates your patience and cooperation as we work to improve our water infrastructure throughout the summer. These upgrades are critical to ensuring reliable service and long-term community benefit.
For updates on this project and additional road closure information, please keep up to date on our Facebook page for more information.
2025 Saturday Refuse Collection Schedule
May 8, 2025
Click here to view the 2025 Saturday Refuse Collection Schedule
2025 City of Ishpeming Construction Projects Flyer
May 5, 2025
City-of-Ishpeming-2025-Construction-Projects-Flyer.pdf
Effective April 28th, the DEA Drug Take Back Program has been discontinued by the Federal Government
April 29, 2025
Starting Tuesday, April 28, 2025, the City of Ishpeming Police Department will no longer be accepting expired, unwanted or unused medications. The reason for the change is the DEA Drug Take Back program is being discontinued by the federal government. At this time, other options are being explored in the hopes of restarting this service for the community in the future.
Winter Parking Ban goes in effect beginning November 1st.
October 25, 2024
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 for a monthly pass.
Ishpeming achieves MEDC’s Redevelopment Ready Communities “Essentials” status
May 1, 2024
Designation signals communities have identified redevelopment goals, created a master plan for the future
LANSING, Mich., May 1, 2024 – For its efforts in establishing a more streamlined development process and overall community development vision, the City of Ishpeming achieved the Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) Essentials designation, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today.
Redevelopment Ready Communities is a voluntary initiative which empowers communities to shape their future as they strive to become RRC Certified by building a foundation of planning, zoning, and economic development best practices and integrating them into their everyday functions and was launched statewide in 2013. RRC promotes communities to be development ready and competitive in today’s economy by actively engaging stakeholders and proactively planning, making them more attractive for projects that create places where people want to live, work, and invest.
Based on feedback from communities and other stakeholders, MEDC evolved the RRC toolkit in February 2021 to include two different designations: “Essentials” and “Certified.” Communities can now determine which path is most appropriate for their needs based on capacity, community goals, and other local factors. Reaching the RRC Essentials designation is a formal recognition that a community has a vision for the future and the fundamental practices in place to get there.
“We applaud the City of Ishpeming for achieving Essentials status,” said MEDC Senior Vice President of Economic Development Incentives and Services Michele Wildman. “Ishpeming has identified its desired direction for the future and has a plan to achieve its goals for the community. We look forward to building upon our relationship with the City and supporting its continued economic development efforts.”
To achieve the Essentials designation, Ishpeming worked to incorporate all the key documents and practices to provide a predictable development experience and meet local planning and zoning responsibilities under Michigan law. The City’s efforts have produced high-quality documents and processes that will continue to generate value. The City of Ishpeming has future plans to pursue full RRC Certification now that they have reached the Essentials designation.
“Reaching Essentials status under the MEDC Redevelopment Ready Communities Program is an accomplishment that everyone in the city of Ishpeming can be proud of,” said Ishpeming City Manager Craig Cugini. “Being a Redevelopment Ready Community will open up new funding avenues and allow us to continue improving our infrastructure and City services as well as highlight Ishpeming as the perfect place to live, work and play.”
Currently, the MEDC has 73 formally recognized Michigan communities in all corners of the state at the Certified level and 21 at the Essentials level. These communities have qualified as “thoroughly prepared” when it comes to planning and zoning, to remove traditional barriers and promote opportunities for prospective investors. To see the entire list of Redevelopment Ready Communities, visit here.
“The City Council, administration and countless stakeholders have been working tirelessly to update our planning and zoning policies, revitalize our downtown and develop best practices to spur economic growth,” said Ishpeming Mayor Jason Chapman. “Ishpeming’s status as a Essentials Redevelopment Ready Community will allow us to better attract and serve our businesses, stakeholders and residents.”
About Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
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About Ishpeming
Nestled in the heart of Marquette County, the City of Ishpeming is a spirited community of approximately 6,600 residents over 9.2 square miles. Rooted in a proud mining heritage and fueled by the ingenuity of its small businesses, Ishpeming embodies a deep sense of community commitment and care. Residents and visitors alike enjoy a wealth of opportunities for leisure and well-being, with trails and outdoor amenities to explore as the birthplace of organized skiing. To learn more about Ishpeming, visit https://ishpemingcity.org/.
EGLE Finding of No Significant Impact: DWSRF Project-Water Main and Lead Service Line Replacement
April 29, 2024
Click the link below to view the Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of 30-day public comment period for the City of Ishpeming Water Main and Lead Service Line Replacement Project.
2024-04-29_City of Ishpeming EA_7708_Ishpeming
Construction to Begin on $16 Million Ishpeming Sewer Infrastructure Project
April 18, 2024
Ishpeming, Mich., April 18, 2024 – The City of Ishpeming today announced construction is scheduled to begin on April 22, 2024 on a more than $16 million sewer infrastructure project. The Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) project construction will begin near the Marquette County Road Commission at the corner of North Second Avenue and Ash Street. Work will proceed to Ash Street, Hickory Street and Hemlock Street. Construction in these areas is anticipated to last 3-4 weeks.
Residents should expect disruptions to traffic patterns during construction activities. Access to homes and businesses will be maintained throughout construction.
The CWSRF project, first announced in September 2023, will include a combination of several components of the City Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure including sewer main replacement, installation of a redundant main and necessary upgrades to lift stations to provide a long-term solution to its aging infrastructure.
As work progresses, key updates will be provided. While not anticipated to last this long, the funding timeline allows for the total project to be completed no later than December 31, 2026.
“This project will update critical infrastructure which is more than 70 years old. Improvements will address many challenges facing our community,” said Ishpeming City Manager Craig Cugini. “Updating this aged system will provide long-lasting, reliable new systems using the most up-to-date materials and technology. These improvements are expected to reduce unnecessary strain on the treatment plant systems often occurring during high water events.”
The project includes $8.025 million in grant funding through the American Rescue Plan and an $8.025 million municipal bond from EGLE through federal Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) funding.
The full scope of this project includes approximately 25,000 feet of sewer main being replaced or rehabilitated. To mitigate community impact, the City will require that any roads undergoing work are repaved before winter, as well as ensure contractors adhere to the City’s “dig once” policy, allowing any other necessary underground work to be performed parallel to prevent cutting through pavement and dirt multiple times. “Dig once” benefits include long-term cost savings, efficient use of resources and reduced burden on residents near a work site.
This project should make meaningful progress on outstanding infrastructure needs, including:
- Installation of new PVC pipe via open cut throughout the city
- Reinforcing existing pipes located in wetlands, the Carp River and other sewers where open cut is impractical
- Backup generators and pump replacements for all eight lift stations
- A new, 30-inch diameter Carp River sewer crossing installed via directional drilling that will provide a redundant crossing, which is critical in times of high water and heavy flow
The City has enrolled two companies that are either headquartered or located locally to assist with this undertaking. The contractor for the project is Payne and Dolan, which has an office in Ishpeming, and the engineer is U.P. Engineers and Architects, which is based in Ishpeming.
About Ishpeming
Nestled in the heart of Marquette County, the City of Ishpeming is a spirited community of approximately 6,600 residents over 9.2 square miles. Rooted in a proud mining heritage and fueled by the ingenuity of its small businesses, Ishpeming embodies a deep sense of community commitment and care. Residents and visitors alike enjoy a wealth of opportunities for leisure and well-being, with trails and outdoor amenities to explore as the birthplace of organized skiing. To learn more about Ishpeming, visit https://ishpemingcity.org/.
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