Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is tasked with writing and maintaining the township’s master and recreation plan, annual capital
improvements plan, and zoning ordinance. The Planning Commission also reviews and approves new development in the
township and takes on additional tasks as requested by the Township Board.
Annual Report
2021 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report
2023 Annual Report
2024 Annual Report
Planning Commission Members
Chair: Kathleen Frisk
Secretary: Irene DeRoche
Zoning Administrator: Mike Simula
Liaison: John Gregg
Members: William Seppanen, Laura Mattson
Zoning Board of Appeals Members: Greg Murphy, Tammy Schultz
Planning/Zoning Commission Meeting Dates**
1st Wednesday of the month, at 7:00 PM
** PLEASE NOTE: The Planning/Zoning Commission Meeting Dates are subject to change. Please check with the Township
Office at 906-323-6608 the week before the meeting date to see if changes have been made.
The Planning Commission Meeting Dates are subject to change or cancellation. Please check with the Township Office (906-323-
6608) the week of the posted meeting date to see if changes have been made. Meeting notices will be posted on the Township
Hall outdoor bulletin board and at the Post Office. All efforts will also be made to update the dates if they change on the
Township website under the "Downtown Development Authority" or "Planning Commission" links.
NOTE: Part 91 of Public Act 451 (Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act) states that if you are undertaking an
earth change that disturbs one acre (43560 square feet) or greater for construction, or is within 500 feet of a lake or a stream, you
are required to apply for and receive a Soil Erosion Control Permit before construction begins. Failure to obtain a Part 91 SESC
permit before earth disturbance activities begin will cause you to be in violation of state law and be subject to fines and/or
penalties. Please contact the Marquette County Conservation District (1030 Wright St. in Marquette) at 906-226-2461 for more
information and to obtain a Soil Erosion Control Permit application.
Michigamme Township Recreation Plan
The Michigamme Township Board adopted the Michigamme Township Recreation Plan 2021-2025 at the Special Board Meeting
held on January 26, 2021.
Michigamme Township Recreation Plan 2021-2025
R-2021-01-26-1 - Resolution 2021 Adopting Recreation Plan
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
April 2, 2025
February 19, 2025 Special Meeting (Workshop)
February 5, 2025
January 22, 2025 Organizational Meeting
January 7, 2025 Special Meeting (Workshop)
January 7, 2025
December 20, 2024
December 12, 2024
November 11, 2024
November 6, 2024
October 20, 2024
October 2, 2024
September 11, 2024
September 4, 2024
August 22, 2024
August 7, 2024
July 15, 2024
June 5, 2024
May 8, 2024
April 10, 2024
April 1, 2024
March 13, 2024
February 15, 2024
January 18, 2024
All of 2023 Meeting Minutes
All of 2022 Meeting Minutes
All of 2021 Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is tasked with writing and
maintaining the township’s master and recreation plan,
annual capital improvements plan, and zoning
ordinance. The Planning Commission also reviews and
approves new development in the township and takes on
additional tasks as requested by the Township Board.
Annual Report
2021 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report
2023 Annual Report
2024 Annual Report
Planning Commission Members
Chair: Kathleen Frisk
Secretary: Irene DeRoche
Zoning Administrator: Mike Simula
Liaison: John Gregg
Members: William Seppanen, Laura Mattson
Zoning Board of Appeals Members: Greg Murphy,
Tammy Schultz
Planning/Zoning Commission Meeting Dates**
1st Wednesday of the month, at 7:00 PM
** PLEASE NOTE: The Planning/Zoning Commission
Meeting Dates are subject to change. Please check with
the Township Office at 906-323-6608 the week before the
meeting date to see if changes have been made.
The Planning Commission Meeting Dates are subject to
change or cancellation. Please check with the Township
Office (906-323-6608) the week of the posted meeting date
to see if changes have been made. Meeting notices will be
posted on the Township Hall outdoor bulletin board and
at the Post Office. All efforts will also be made to update
the dates if they change on the Township website under
the "Downtown Development Authority" or "Planning
Commission" links.
NOTE: Part 91 of Public Act 451 (Natural Resources and
Environmental Protection Act) states that if you are
undertaking an earth change that disturbs one acre
(43560 square feet) or greater for construction, or is
within 500 feet of a lake or a stream, you are required to
apply for and receive a Soil Erosion Control Permit before
construction begins. Failure to obtain a Part 91 SESC
permit before earth disturbance activities begin will cause
you to be in violation of state law and be subject to fines
and/or penalties. Please contact the Marquette County
Conservation District (1030 Wright St. in Marquette) at
906-226-2461 for more information and to obtain a Soil
Erosion Control Permit application.
Michigamme Township
Recreation Plan
The Michigamme Township Board adopted the
Michigamme Township Recreation Plan 2021-2025 at the
Special Board Meeting held on January 26, 2021.
Michigamme Township Recreation Plan 2021-2025
R-2021-01-26-1 - Resolution 2021 Adopting Recreation
Plan
Planning Commission Meeting
Minutes
April 2, 2025
February 19, 2025 Special Meeting (Workshop)
February 5, 2025
January 22, 2025 Organizational Meeting
January 7, 2025 Special Meeting (Workshop)
January 7, 2025
December 20, 2024
December 12, 2024
November 11, 2024
November 6, 2024
October 20, 2024
October 2, 2024
September 11, 2024
September 4, 2024
August 22, 2024
August 7, 2024
July 15, 2024
June 5, 2024
May 8, 2024
April 10, 2024
April 1, 2024
March 13, 2024
February 15, 2024
January 18, 2024
All of 2023 Meeting Minutes
All of 2022 Meeting Minutes
All of 2021 Meeting Minutes