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City Council approves code updates and repairs

Published Aug 1, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 13, 2026

City Council approves code updates and repairs

The council approved several major spending items, including a $1.68 million street resurfacing contract, water meter replacements, roof repairs, and updates to Marion’s building and fire codes.

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Council approves police, sewer, and security purchases

The Council approved a 10-year Axon agreement for police cameras and tasers, a $925,957 sanitary sewer relining project, and a $78,725 weapons detection system for the Marion Cultural & Civic Center. It also approved $21,500 in additional police software licenses and a vacant property redevelopment application for 703 South Madison Street.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Housing, roads, and redevelopment approved

The council approved a major housing redevelopment plan, a street resurfacing funding measure, and several property and redevelopment actions, all by unanimous roll call vote with one member absent.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Marion City Council approves utility, planning, and vendor rules

The City Council approved a $46,000 roof replacement at wastewater buildings, an $89,900 stormwater study, a new internet contract for several city facilities, and an ordinance regulating transient merchants and mobile vendors.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

Council approves safety, utility, and development items

The council approved a set of spending, zoning, and redevelopment actions, including a $66,750 sewer plant control panel, a loan of up to $386,770 for police vehicles, a four-way stop at Monroe and Jefferson, and multiple TIF-related redevelopment agreements.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

FY2027 budget and staffing approved

City Council approved Marion’s FY2027 budget, a budget revision for FY2026, salary adjustments for non-bargaining employees, new police hires, vehicle and equipment purchases, and a new legal and FOIA coordinator position.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Massage license denial upheld

The City Council upheld the denial of a massage establishment license for Healing Spa after hearing testimony from city staff and the applicant’s representative.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Marion council approves utility, fleet, and development items

The council approved a 48-month electric supply contract for city-owned facilities at 9.684 cents per kilowatt hour, along with vehicle purchases, infrastructure engineering work, and a residential redevelopment agreement.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Council approves utility and redevelopment steps

The Council approved a $23 million wastewater treatment upgrade plan tied to new phosphorus limits, along with several tax-increment financing, housing, and commercial development programs.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

City Council approves housing and safety projects

The Council approved multiple housing and redevelopment agreements, including a Residential TIF deal for A&D Plumbing capped at $67,000 and a larger East Main Street agreement with Castellano Properties that was revised to a 55/45 split after the city recovers its loaned funds.

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Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

City Council approves public works contract

Marion City Council approved a retroactive collective bargaining agreement with Laborers’ Local 773 for public works employees and moved ahead with a property vacation in Shannon Heights, a budgeted cell service amplifier purchase, and a TIF grant approval.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

City Council approves spending and grants

The council approved vehicle and wastewater equipment purchases, a vacant property redevelopment grant, and a ceding of private activity bonding authority.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Council recognizes staff and approves TIF deal

The Council approved a residential TIF redevelopment agreement and recognized the Police Department’s 2025 Officer and Dispatcher of the Year. It also affirmed that closed-session minutes should remain confidential.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Council approves housing and property grants

Marion City Council approved multiple tax-increment financing actions, including vacant property grants for 307 North Otis Street and 406 East Jefferson Street and a residential redevelopment agreement for a new duplex at 109 Champ Street.

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Briefing

Dec 22, 2025

Council approves police hires, pension funding

The Council approved hiring three new patrol officers, set 2026 pension contributions for police and firefighters based on actuarial recommendations, and approved a residential TIF redevelopment agreement for 802 Maplewood.

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Briefing

Dec 8, 2025

Council approves tax levy and sewer shop insulation

The City Council approved a $100 tax levy for FY2025-2026 and awarded a $28,640 bid to Comfort Zone for spray insulation at the new Sewer Department shop.

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Briefing

Nov 24, 2025

Council approves redevelopment and zoning actions

Marion City Council approved a rezoning for the former STACK’D building site, several redevelopment agreements tied to TIF and STAR Bond districts, and a housing code update for non-owner-occupied dwellings.

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Briefing

Nov 10, 2025

Council approves hires and downtown projects

The council approved hiring a new patrol officer, funding several redevelopment and public works projects, and setting a near-zero city property tax levy for 2025-2026.

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Briefing

Oct 27, 2025

Council approves zoning and STAR Bond steps

The council approved a zoning change for 1300 and 1302 South Court Street from residential to commercial use and advanced the next phase of the Marion STAR Bond District expansion, including setting a public hearing for November 18 at 5:30 p.m.

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Briefing

Oct 13, 2025

Council approves vehicle purchase and TIF deals

The council approved a $64,974 replacement truck for the Street Department, several TIF redevelopment and grant items, and renewed city insurance despite a higher quote.

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Briefing

Sep 22, 2025

Council approves repairs, grants, and contracts

The City Council approved a $56,692.14 sewer UV disinfection bank rebuild, a $45,273 replacement police Interceptor, several TIF redevelopment agreements, and a collective bargaining agreement with clerical employees through April 2029. It also backed a Safe Routes to Schools grant application that could bring about $250,000 in sidewalk work near Washington School, with the city’s share estimated at about $50,000.

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Briefing

Sep 8, 2025

Council approves fire promotions and redevelopment program

The Council approved two fire department promotions, hired a new firefighter, and adopted a new Vacant Property Redevelopment Program aimed at encouraging redevelopment of about 70 properties on the vacant property registry.

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Briefing

Aug 25, 2025

Council approves insurance, event and alcohol rules

Marion’s City Council approved a new employee health insurance participation agreement for Jan. 1, 2026, adopted tighter special events rules for city property, and closed a loophole in the public alcohol consumption ordinance.

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Briefing

Aug 11, 2025

Council approves drainage, hiring, and bids

Marion City Council approved hiring one police patrol officer, a $65,363.47 sewer department building conversion bid, a subdivision plat for the planned Tru hotel site, and a resolution supporting a flood-control grant application for the Moore Park Drainage project.

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