Marentette Contract, Complete Streets Policy, Density Changes, Gov Center Planning Approved
By Beth Milligan | Dec. 17, 2025
Traverse City commissioners knocked out several key items of business at their last meeting of the year Monday, approving a contract for Benjamin Marentette as permanent city manager, a long-discussed complete streets policy, density changes in several neighborhoods, and a contract to help plan the future of the Governmental Center.
Marentette Contract
Interim City Manager Benjamin Marentette can now officially drop the “interim” from his title after commissioners voted unanimously Monday to approve a contract appointing him permanently to the role.
Marentette, who has served as interim since July following the abrupt departure of former City Manager Liz Vogel, will earn a starting salary of $202,837. That’s an increase from …
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2025 Small Works Holiday Exhibition
An annual showcase of 2D + 3D work that offers small, original art at affordable prices... $150 or … More Info >>9:00 AM
Something To Smile About: Mixed Media Paintings by Carol C Spaulding
Enjoy this small group of new mixed media paintings that runs from Sept. 2 - Dec. 17. See … More Info >>10:00 AM
OAC Holiday Artisan Boutique
Find gifts from regional artists showcasing a variety of ready-to-gift handmade items, holiday cards, ornaments, accessories & more. … More Info >>10:00 AM
OAC Holiday Artisan Boutique
Find gifts from regional artists showcasing a variety of ready-to-gift handmade items, holiday cards, ornaments, accessories & more. … More Info >>10:00 AM
Winter Member Exhibition
Dec. 5 - Jan. 2. Opening reception on Dec. 5 from 5-7pm. OAC member showcase is an all-media … More Info >>11:00 AM
8th Annual Art Tree & Ornament Show
Featuring hundreds of handmade ornaments. Opening reception will be held on Dec. 4 from 5-8pm. Runs through New … More Info >>11:00 AM
Beneath the Surface: Training Tomorrow’s Water Stewards
The Great Lakes Water Studies Institute at NMC is advancing freshwater, groundwater, & marine science through cutting-edge technology, … More Info >>11:00 AM
Dewey Blocksma: Roundtable
Blocksma's artwork is a gathering of figures & ideas, real & imagined, informed by medicine & art. Common … More Info >>11:00 AM
Doug Cannell: "Selections from Backstories"
An introduction to Doug Cannell’s works that merge sculpture, installation, & storytelling into layered experiences. Cannell creates objects … More Info >>11:00 AM
Guild Pop-Up Exhibit: Marilyn Rebant
Runs Dec. 2-18. Marilyn Rebant’s Eclectic Vision celebrates the beauty of inspiration in motion. Each piece captures shifting … More Info >>11:00 AM
Ice Into Ocean: Arctic Tracings
This exhibition is the result of a seven year collaboration between Cy Keener & Justine Holzman, exploring how … More Info >>11:00 AM
Impressions of an Era: Prints from the Denison Museum Collection
This selection of prints, created between 1970 & 1990 by nationally & internationally recognized contemporary artists, reflects two … More Info >>11:00 AM
Local Artist Melonie Steffes Solo Exhibit: Wilder Alternatives
Featuring Steffes' whimsical imagined realism oil paintings. Runs through Dec. 25 with an opening reception on Dec. 4 … More Info >>11:00 AM
Winter and the Blues
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Mental Health Support
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Mental Health Support
Held every Weds. at noon. More support groups at namigt.org. NAMI groups are for folks with mental health … More Info >>5:00 PM
Women in Tech Meetup - TC
For those working in, or interested in, the tech industry & tech-related roles. Casual, fun, & easy to … More Info >>6:30 PM
The Accidentals & Kaboom Studio Orchestra: Sonus Borealis Holiday Album Release: SOLD OUT
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Here:Say Presents: Let's Dance
Storytellers tell true, first-person stories about a time in their lives that they danced to the rhythms of … More Info >>7:30 PM
Free Community Yoga Class
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