CITY LINES NEWSLETTER - SUMMER EDITION

City of Marinette 

City Lines Quarterly Newsletter 

July-September 2018 

(Updated postings will be available online at www.marinette.wi.us -please check us out!) 

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Upcoming Community Events 

The City of Marinette, along with Marinette County, has begun placing 

“Geocaches” throughout the city and county. Geocaching is a treasure hunt 

styled game which allows participants to find “caches” hidden outside in public 

areas. Geocachers can download the app onto their portable device, this allows 

them access to hundreds of caches in the area! The “caches” vary in difficulty, 

with some even being underwater! This is a great way for friends to spend time 

together in the great outdoors! Make sure to check out our beautiful parks, 

waterfalls, lakes, and historic landmarks! 

Date Event Location Times 

7/10 Concerts In The Park Stephenson Island 6:30-8:30PM 

7/13 - 7/15 Logging & Heritage Festival Stephenson Island Times Vary 

7/21 Trout & About Family Events Marinette Welcome Center 9:00AM-1:00PM 

8/7 National Night Out & 

Concerts In The Park 

Stephenson Island 

8/10 Kids Day See Rec. Dept. for more info 

8/17 MAYHEM on MAIN Main St. (Hall Ave to Wells ST) 3:00-10:00PM 

8/30 The Wall That Heals Traveling to Crivitz via Hall Ave Approx. 4:00PM

Public Works Department 

SUMMER LAWN CARE 

A gorgeous home landscape doesn’t need to come at the 

price of clean lakes and streams we can have both. But to make it 

happen we all need to think a little differently. Read these tips and 

post this sheet in your garage near the lawnmower and garden 

tools. This will help us change one habit at a time, so we have 

good fishing, swimming, paddling and waterskiing when the work 

is done. 

Mowing: Mow often when the grass is 3.5 inches or shorter. Set 

your mower blade at 2.5 inches and let cuttings fall. Cuttings keep soil moist and restore nutrients over 

time. Any mower works, but a mulching mower shreds grass finely so you don’t have to be careful about 

grass height. A healthy mulched lawn out competes weeds for light, nutrients and water. 

§ Make an effort not to blow cuttings onto pavement. If you do, sweep them up, then lay them 

around the roots of shrubs or vegetable plants where they help retain moisture. 

§ If grass gets long and you decide to collect clippings, put them in a pile with other yard waste 

and let them decompose. Turn the pile now and then, and in 3-6 months you’ll have rich organic 

matter that will make almost anything in your yard grow better. 

Fertilizing: Chemicals and weed killers are not needed for a healthy lawn, and they are one of the main 

reasons we have green algae in our lakes and streams. Think before you buy. Get a soil test so you know 

if your lawn needs more nutrients. Mulch to keep your lawn healthy so it can out-compete weeds for light, 

nutrients and water. If you must fertilize, do it in the fall. Sweep up fertilizer that falls in the street and 

dispose of it properly – water and fertilizer that go into the street go directly to the river or lake. 

Watering: When watering is needed, use a sprinkler that shoots low to the ground. Sprinkle the soil, not 

the street. Shape soil so water will sink in, rather than run off. When you mow your lawn it is best to mulch 

cuttings to retain moisture. 

Renew our Waters: Rain, snowmelt and over watering of lawns along with the use of fertilizers and other 

chemicals flow into the street storm sewers that empty in the local waterways. The storm water should be 

retained to lawns to allow the soils to act as a filtering system to reduce the pollutants from entering the 

groundwater. 

REMINDER: 

· IT IS ILLEGAL TO DEPOSIT GRASS & LEAVES INTO CITY STREETS & STORM GUTTERS. 

This includes the blowing of grass or leaves with a lawnmower or leaf blower. City Ordinance 8>0112(a). 

Remove grass and other lawn trimmings that may have fallen into the storm gutter system. This debris 

plugs the city storm sewers, causing flooding issues during rain events. 

· THE ONLY THING YOU SHOULD POUR DOWN A STORM SEWER IS WATER. DUMP NO 

WASTE!!! With spring here, and summer right around the corner, please remember to use caution when 

applying any type of chemical to your lawn near the storm gutters. 

A yard waste and brush drop off site is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Drop off will be located 

at the City of Marinette Garage, 2411 Cleveland Avenue. NO OTHER ITEMS WILL BE ALLOWED AT 

THIS DROP OFF SITE. CAMERAS WILL BE IN USE AT THE DROP OFF SITE AND VIOLATORS WILL 

BE PROSECUTED.

Menekaunee Old Timers Picnic 

The 40th annual Menekaunee Old Timers Picnic will be held at noon on July 28 at Red Arrow Park's 

enclosed pavilion for anyone 50 years or older with ties to Menekaunee. Attendees should bring lawn 

chairs and beverage. Cost is $10 if paid by July 23 or $15 if paid later. Checks should be made payable 

and sent to Menekaunee Old Timers, 160 W Bay Shore St., Marinette, WI 54143. Phone Sharon at 

715-735-5577 with questions. Let the reminiscing begin! 

Marinette Fire Department 

The Marinette Fire Department wants everyone to have a SAFE and Happy Fourth of July. If your 

July Fourth celebration will include fireworks, please refer to Marinette Municipal Code 5.0217 C and G 

for guidance on fireworks items that are allowed to be displayed. Fireworks that shoot projectiles or leave 

the ground are prohibited. Children should be supervised at all times and only adults should light 

fireworks. Use extreme caution with sparklers, especially those with the metal wires. Sparklers burn 

extremely hot and the wires will cause burns I handled incorrectly. These should be placed in a bucket of 

water to cool them down (preferably over night away from combustibles) and the disposed of properly. If 

you sustain a burn, cool the affected area with cool water until the burning stops and seek medical 

attention if needed. Be courteous to neighbors and clean up the debris after the fun, again placing them in 

a non-combustible container until they cool and then disposing of properly. 

On July 18, 19, and 20 firefighters will be at the intersection of Hall Ave. and Hattie St. for the 

annual MDA Fill-the-Boot campaign. Money raised through the generous donations from motorists and 

pedestrians goes to area recipients to pay for care, MDA camps, and other items that kids struggling with 

muscular dystrophy need. Please use CAUTION and patients when passing through this area as 

motorists slow or stop to make their donations. Every attempt is made by our firefighters to collect 

donations on red lights but some motorist do slow or stop on green lights. We thank you in advance for 

your generous donations and patients. If you have questions or would like to donate please contact us at 

715-732-5170. Thank you. 

National Night Out 

Tuesday, August 7, 2018 from 4-8pm on Stephenson Island, Marinette. 

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that 

promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood 

camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to 

live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors 

and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. 

Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and 

neighbors together under positive circumstances. 

Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands 

of communities from all fifty states, U.S. territories and military bases 

worldwide on the first Tuesday in August (Texas celebrates on the first 

Tuesday in October). Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, 

parades, cookouts and various other community events with safety 

demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency 

personnel, exhibits and much, much more.

Municipal Court 

Marinette Municipal Court would like to remind the public that the “deposit” amount shown on all 

traffic and city ordinance citations are due on the court date. If payment cannot be made in full by the 

court date, defendants must appear on the court date (even if “Appearance Required” is marked “No”) to 

set up payment arrangements with the Municipal Judge. 

For your convenience, payments can be made after 4:00 PM and on weekends at the silver Drop 

Box located in the parking lot to the west of the Post Office (near outside drive-through mailboxes). 

Please include a copy of your citation with your check or money order in an envelope addressed to 

Municipal Court. DO NOT PUT CASH IN THE DROP BOX! 

Payments can also be made online with a credit card or debit card using Government Payment Service. 

There is an additional fee for this service and the company will send a check to the court so your payment 

will not be credited for 3-5 working days after payment is made. Visit this website: 

www.GovPayNOW.com and use Pay Code 5001. 

City Clerk's Office 

2018 ELECTION SCHEDULE 

Spring Primary Election – Tuesday, February 20 

Spring Election – Tuesday, April 3 

Fall Partisan Primary – Tuesday, August 14 

Fall General Election – Tuesday, November 6 

Wisconsin now requires Photo IDs to vote! For more 

information, please visit the following website: http://bringit.wisconsin.gov/. 

For additional election information, please visit: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/. 

The City of Marinette is subject to Wisconsin Statutes related to public records. Unless otherwise 

exempted from the public records law, senders and receivers of City email should presume that the 

emails are subject to release upon request, and are subject to state record retention requirements. If you 

are not an intended recipient of this email, please notify the sender immediately 

Cemetery Holiday Hours 

The City of Marinette Clerks & Cemetery offices (burial, inurnment & entombment scheduling) will 

close on Wednesday July 4, 2018 in observance of the 4th of July Holiday. Normal office hours resume 

on Thursday, July 5, 2018. 

4th of July special holiday visitation hours at Forest Home Mausoleum shall be from 10 AM to 2 

PM on Wednesday July 4th 2018. 

LABOR DAY SCHEDULE FOR CITY OF MARINETTE CLERKS & CEMETERY/MAUSOLEUM 

OFFICES. 

The City of Marinette Clerks & Cemetery offices (burial, inurnment & entombment scheduling) will 

close for the Labor Day Holiday. Normal office hours resume on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. 

Labor Day visitation hours (Monday only) at Forest Home Mausoleum shall be from 10AM to 

2PM.

Recreation Department Events 

(715)-732-5222 

Date Event Location Time 

July 4 Free Swimming Civic Center Pool 1-4:30PM 

July 13 Outdoor Movie- Justice League Stephenson Island 9:00PM 

July 20 Xtreme Experiments Higley Building 1-3:00PM 

July 25 Brewers Bus Trip to Miller Park Leaves Civic Center 8:30AM 

July 27 Nerf Day Civic Center 1-3:00PM 

July 27 Outdoor Movie- Coco Stephenson Island 9:00PM 

Aug. 10 Outdoor Movie- Sherlock Gnomes Stephenson Island 8:45PM 

Aug. 10 Marinette Kids Day Contact Rec. Dept. 715-732-5222 

Sept. 

14/15 

Family Fun Campout Red Arrow Park 4:00PM (14th)- 

9:00AM (15th) 

Supervised Playgrounds : June 11th - Aug. 9th, Mon.-Thurs. 9AM - 3PM. 

Free Breakfast & Lunch is provided by the School District of Marinette 

Fred Carney Park (230 Ogden ST.) Duer Gym (402 Williams ST.) Higley Field (201 Carney AVE.) 

Swimming Lessons 

Morning Sessions, Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM are available for three session dates: June 11 

to June 21 (MHS Pool), July 99 to July 19 (Civic Center), or July 23 to Aug. 2 (Civic Center). 

Evening Sessions, Monday and Wednesday at 5:00 PM, will be held at the Civic Center Pool for 

two sessions, June 11 to July 3 (last class will be held on Tuesday, July 3) or July 9 to August 1. 

Private lessons are available for individuals of any age. Private lessons are held 

Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday from 12:15 to 12:45 PM or Tuesday/Thursday from 5:00 

PM-5:30 PM or 5:30 PM-6:00 PM, all at the Civic Center Pool. 

The cost is $45.00 for Marinette city residents or $75.00 for non-residents. Phone registrations 

are not accepted, but more information is available by calling the Recreation Department at 

715-732-5222. Registration may be made at the Civic Center, 2000 Alice Lane. 

Mini-Marine Camps 

The Marinette Recreation Department, in partnership with the School District of Marinette Athletic 

Department, is hosting Mini Marine Camps for all youth. 

Marine Running Camp 

Running Camp is open to all area mid to distance runners entering grades five through twelve. Each day 

will consist of a run/workout session and an informational session. Areas of focus throughout the camp

include proper warm-up, strength training, importance of core work, stretching and flexibility, nutrition, and 

proper workouts and visualization. Camp will meet at Marinette High School July 17 and 18 from 7 - 9 

pm. The fee is $25 and includes professional instruction by Marine Varsity Cross Country Coach Jenni 

Campbell & Assistant Coach Steve Campbell. A camp t-shirt will be provided. Contact Coach Campbell 

at 715-938-2287 for more information. 

Marine Football Camp 

Fall means FOOTBALL! Boys in grades 3 - 8, we’re talking to YOU! The camp fee 

of $20 covers camp instruction working on basic fundamentals and all-around 

development, a camp t-shirt, and a lot of fun working with Coach Walters and the 

Marine coaches and players! Camp runs Tuesday, July 24 - Thursday, July 26 

from 9:00 - 11:00 am at Marinette High School. All proceeds benefit the Marinette 

High School Football Program. Scholarships are available, if needed. 

Marine Cheerleader Camp 

Open to children ages 4 through 12. Learn Marine cheers and create Marine fan gear every day including 

a camp t-shirt, banners, signs, and more! All activities are held in the commons area at MHS, led by 

Marinette Marine Cheerleaders with support by the Recreation Department. All proceeds above 

expenses benefit the High School Cheerleading program! August 13 - 16, 10 - 11:30 am. Camp fee is 

$30. Pre-registration is required for all camps and may be done at the Marinette Civic Center. 

City of Marinette Directory 

1905 Hall Avenue 

Marinette, WI 54143 

Wards Alderperson Contact Department Contact 

Ward 1 Ken Keller 715-923-0449 City Hall 715-732-5120 

Ward 2 Jeffrey Skorik 715-735-3864 City Clerk 715-732-5140 

Ward 3 John Marx 715-938-3288 Code Enforcement 715-732-5204 

Ward 4 Brian Walters 920-619-9125 Fire Dept. 715-732-5178 

Ward 5 Wally Hitt 715-735-6988 Police Dept. 715-732-5200 

Ward 6 Peter Noppenberg 715-587-1337 Public Works Dept. 715-732-5134 

Ward 7 Rick Polzin 920-740-6746 Senior Center 715-732-1280 

Ward 8 Jason Flatt 715-735-1881 Sewer & Water 715-732-5780 

Ward 9 *Dorothy Kowalski 715-735-3656 Welcome Center 715-732-4333 

*At-Large Council President 

Mayor: Steve Genisot

July 2018 

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 

1 Chipper 2 3 Council 

Meeting 6PM 

4 No Pickup. 

4th of July 

5 6 7 Dump Open 

8:00-2:00 

8 Yard Waste 9 10 11 Dump Open 

8:30-4:00 

15 Junk 16 17 18 Dump Open 

8:30-4:00 


8:30-4:00 


8:00-2:00 


8:00-2:00 


8:00-2:00 

29 Chipper 30 31 

August 2018 


Chipper 

5 Yard Waste 6 7 Council 

Meeting 6PM 

1 Dump Open 

8:30-4:00 

8 Dump Open 

8:30-4:00 


8:00-2:00 


8:00-2:00 


8:30-4:00 


8:30-4:00 


8:00-2:00 


8:00-2:00 

26 Chipper 27 28 29 Dump Open 

8:30-4:00 

September 2018 

30 31 


Chipper 

1 Dump Open 

8:00-2:00 

2 Yard Waste 3 No Pickup. 

Labor Day 

4 Council 

Meeting 6PM 

5 Dump Open 

8:30-4:00 


8:00-2:00 


8:30-4:00 


8:30-4:00 

23 Chipper 24 25 26 Dump Open 

8:30-4:00 


8:00-2:00 


8:00-2:00 


8:00-2:00 

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City of Marinette 

Refuse News 

Refuse Basics 

All garbage must be in a plastic bag. 

Bags must be 32 gallons or smaller & weigh less than 50 

pounds. 

Limit is six 32-gallon cans, or equal. 

If you use a can, 32 gallon is the largest size can acceptable. 

All garbage must still be in bags. 

Put garbage out by 7:00 AM. 

Garbage should be put out no more than 12 hours before 

pick up day. 

Garbage can “racks” cannot have a vertical lift of more 

than one foot. 

 

 

Garbage can holding bins are not permitted. 

RECYCLING 

Newspapers, magazines, junk mail, brown paper bags, 

cereal boxes, soda boxes and cardboard are accepted 

and they must be in brown paper bags or bundled and 

tied in 2’ x 2’ bundles. 

Glass, tin, aluminum and #1 & #2 plastic bottles and 

cans should be rinsed and must be placed loose in 

your recycle bin co-mingled (mixed together). 

DUMP SITE INFORMATION 

Large items, junk, stumps, yard waste and garbage may be 

dropped off at 2411 Cleveland Avenue. The hours are 

Wednesdays, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and 

Sat. from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM—Closed Saturdays Jan—April 

$5 fee per Vehicle, Plus $5.00 for single Axle trailer $10.00 for 

double axle trailer. 

Items not accepted at the dump site include roofing, tar paper, paint, 

white goods, tires and bricks, blocks or rocks & microwaves and wood 

waste (except for trees & brush). 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yard Waste/Brush 

June 2018 

Yard waste and Brush should be put out 

on Monday of designated week by 7:00 

AM to be picked up during the week, or 

may be dropped off at the city dump 24 

hour drop off site. 

No charge for yardwaste or brush, but you 

must have a City Services Card. 

Yard waste must be in a paper yard waste 

bag or in a 32-gallon or less garbage can 

with a “Yard Waste” sticker on it. 

“Yard Waste” stickers are available at City 

Hall, 1905 Hall Avenue. There is no 

charge for the stickers. 

Stickers must face towards the road or 

alley. 

There is a 50 pound weight limit on yard 

waste. 

Yard waste consists of small twigs, grass 

clippings, garden debris or leaves. 

COMPOST 

Compost is loaded on Saturdays only between the 

hours of 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM for city residents. 

Electronics Recycling 

Accepted Electronic Items & charges are as follows: 

Computer Tower/CPU $5.00 

Laptop Computer $5.00 

Printer $5.00 

VCR, DVD, Tape Player $5.00 

Monitor $10.00 

Stereo Receiver $10.00 

TV 27” or less $15.00 

TV greater than 27” $25.00 

Cell phones/keyboards/mice No charge 

The cost for recycling electronics will be 

deducted from your City Services Card. 

 

 

 

 

JUNK PICK UP 

Put out on Monday of Junk Pick-Up week by 

7:00 AM for pick up during the week. 

Limit 6 garbage bags or cans. 

50# Weight limit per container. 

Large-item pick-up service is available for 

$10.00 per item, payable at the Civic Center, 

QUESTIONS? 

Call the Public Works Department at 

732-5134

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