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Marquette adopts ordinance limiting overnight occupation of public property; commission to review before 2026
Summary
After public comment and debate, the Marquette City Commission voted 6–1 to adopt Ordinance 25-02 restricting overnight occupation of public property, directing staff to return with an update before 2026. Commissioners debated reporting requirements and enforcement procedures tied to an existing police lost-and-found procedure.
The Marquette City Commission on Tuesday adopted Ordinance 25-02, establishing limitations on the overnight occupation of public property and adding a new section (22-36) addressing removal, handling and storage of unauthorized items. The final vote was 6–1, with Commissioner Mayer voting no. The ordinance will return to the commission for review prior to 2026.
The ordinance was introduced by staff, which said the new section clarifies how the city will handle personal property found during enforcement actions and that the procedure mirrors the Marquette Police Department’s lost-and-found policy that the city says has been in effect since 2018. City Manager Karen Kovacs and other staff told commissioners the attached procedure is informed by state law and national best practices.
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