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Marquette commission approves agenda, two appointments and schedules FY2026 budget hearing; all motions pass 7-0
Summary
At its Sept. 8 meeting the Marquette City Commission approved the agenda, appointed and reappointed members to advisory bodies, approved the consent agenda, and scheduled a public hearing for the FY2026 budget; all motions passed unanimously by voice votes.
The Marquette City Commission on Sept. 8 unanimously approved a series of routine items, including the agenda, two appointments, the consent agenda and scheduling of a public hearing on the fiscal year 2026 budget.
Votes at a glance
- Approve agenda as presented — Motion to approve the meeting agenda; mover: Mayor Pro Tem Schlegel; second: Commissioner Ottaway; outcome: approved, voice vote 7-0.
- Appointment: Abigail LaForest to the Public Art Commission (unexpired term ending Feb. 26, 2028) — Motion to appoint by Commissioner Ottaway; second by Commissioner Larson; outcome: approved, voice vote 7-0.
- Reappointment: Amy Moss to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (term ending Sept. 1, 2028) — Motion to reappoint by Commissioner Davis; second recorded as not specified in the public record during the meeting; outcome: approved, voice vote 7-0.
- Consent agenda — Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented; mover: Commissioner Ottaway; second: recorded at the meeting; roll‑call recorded votes were unanimous in favor (names recorded in meeting minutes); outcome: approved, roll-call 7-0.
- Schedule public hearing on FY2026 budget for Sept. 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. — Motion to schedule by Commissioner Gottlieb; second by Commissioner Ottaway; outcome: approved, voice vote 7-0.
Each of the items above was brought forward by city staff and supported by the commission without extended debate. The meeting record shows no opposed or abstaining votes on these routine matters.
