Marion public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Marion City Council meeting will approve the December 22, 2025 warrants totaling $221,835.33 and payroll expenses of $52,942.12. It will also consider several contract and grant items, including a $22,283.00 water tower agreement, the Attraction Development Grant for Rhino statues, and the HEAL facility upgrade grant. Additional agenda items cover updates to refuse container placement, a recreational vehicle ordinance, and holiday pay for city employees.

• Approval of December 22, 2025 warrants in the amount of $221,835.33
• Approval of payroll in the amount of $52,942.12
• Approval of Water Tower agreement with Utility Service Co., Inc. for $22,283.00
• Attraction Development Grant – Rhino’s (Approval)
• HEAL Grant – Facility Upgrade/Repairs (Discussion/Approval)

City Council

The Marion City Council will consider approving warrants totaling $584,141.05, 2026 liquor licenses for local businesses, and holiday pay for employees. The meeting will also include a public forum and department reports.

• Approval of December 9th, 2025 Warrants ($534,834.77)
• Approval of 2026 Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses
• Approval of Drinking Establishment Licenses for 2026
• Holiday Pay for employees
• Discussion on Utility Service Co. agreement

City Council

The Marion City Council will approve the consent agenda, the minutes of the previous meeting, and warrants totaling $187,824.07. They will also approve payroll expenses of $47,540.86. Discussion items include a petition to vacate the alley next to 303 Tanglewood Street, an agreement with Utility Service Co., an ordinance on RV storage, and a weight‑limit restriction for Vine Street. A public forum will consider a city logo contest.

• Approval of warrants in the amount of $187,824.07
• Approval of payroll in the amount of $47,540.86
• Petition to vacate alley adjacent to 303 Tanglewood Street (discussion)
• Agreement with Utility Service Co. (approval)
• Vine Street weight limit/restriction (approval)

City Council

The City Council will meet to decide on the purchase of a 2024 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle and a Fire Department ventilation fan. The body will also review an economic development public survey and discuss police ballistic vests and a city logo modification.

• Approval of October 6, 2025 warrants totaling $233,431.24
• Approval of payroll totaling $48,848.47
• Purchase of 2024 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle
• Purchase of Fire Department ventilation fan
• Approval of Economic Development Public Survey

City Council

The Marion City Council approved an increase in the Special Vehicle Permit fees for the police department to $80 for a two‑year license and $50 for a one‑year license, effective Jan. 1, 2026. The council also approved the purchase of two new laptops for the City Clerk and Community Director at up to $859.19 each, and authorized the donation of unused police department radios to the fire department. Additional items discussed included a potential purchase of a power rake for street maintenance, a policy on trash‑container placement, and a water‑treatment plant grant.

• Increase SPV fees to $80 (2‑yr) and $50 (1‑yr) effective Jan 1 2026
• Purchase of 2 laptops for City Clerk and Community Director, max $859.19 each
• Donate unused police department radios to the fire department
• Discuss purchase of a power rake for street maintenance (verbal quotes $16,000‑$16,500)
• Discuss ordinance on placement and maintenance of trash containers

City Council

The Marion City Council will approve the agenda, minutes, and a $104,817.82 warrant package along with $47,994.03 in payroll expenses. It will also vote on a purchase of an Angle Power Rake for $11,500 for the Street Department and adjust the Special Vehicle Permit fee for the Police Department. Additional items include transferring mobile radios from Police to Fire and replacing the City Clerk/Community Director’s laptops.

• Approve warrants totaling $104,817.82
• Approve payroll expense of $47,994.03
• Purchase Angle Power Rake for Street Department – $11,500.00
• Adjust Special Vehicle Permit fee for Police Department
• Transfer mobile radios from Police Department to Fire Department

City Council

The Marion City Council will consider routine approvals, including the agenda, consent agenda, meeting minutes, and financial items such as warrants for $66,568.99 and payroll of $47,363.07. Public comments will include a request to approve the North Coble Street pavement bid, a transfer of Bed Tax dollars to the Marion Merchants, and a proposal for street closures for the Halloween event on October 25. Additional items include a property update for 1002 Nickerson Street and a fire department report.

• Approval of September 15, 2025 warrants in the amount of $66,568.99
• Approval of payroll in the amount of $47,363.07
• North Coble Street Pavement Project – request approval of bid from APAC
• Transfer of Bed Tax dollars by MEDI to the Marion Merchants for special events
• Street closures for Halloween event on October 25, 2025

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the 2025 Budget and the Revenue Neutral Rate. The meeting includes the approval of the 2026 Budget and review of city warrants and payroll.

• Public hearing for the Revenue Neutral Rate (Resolution 25-07)
• Public hearing and approval of 2026 Budget
• Approval of August 18, 2025 warrants in the amount of $100,893.65
• Approval of payroll in the amount of $46,754.34
• Code compliance discussion regarding 202 E. Main

City Council

The Marion City Council will hold its regular meeting to approve the minutes from previous meetings, authorize $253,651.27 in warrants and $48,204.80 in payroll, and discuss an open economic development position, water system improvements, and an airport agreement.

• Approval of $253,651.27 in warrants
• Approval of $48,204.80 in payroll
• Public hearing on Ordinance 1519 (Water System Improvements)
• Discussion of Airport Agreement
• Open Economic Development Director Position

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding six specific property addresses. The meeting also includes discussions on a Continuity of Operations Plan and the Chief of Police position.

• Public hearings for 120 Santa Fe Street, 202 E. Main Street, 314 S. Grant, 516 S. 3rd Street, 529 S. Roosevelt, and 1002 E. Nickerson Street
• Approval of warrants in the amount of $125,449.89
• Approval of payroll in the amount of $50,606.16
• Discussion of Continuity of Operations Plan
• Executive session regarding Police Department Non-Elected Personnel and the Chief of Police position

City Council

The City Council will hold a public meeting to discuss the establishment of a historical district in Marion. The session also includes the approval of warrants and payroll.

• Discussion on the Establishment of Historical District in Marion
• Approval of July 7, 2025 warrants in the amount of $275,555.62
• Approval of payroll in the amount of $50,418.67

City Council

The Marion City Council will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting, warrants totaling $197,476.14, and payroll of $44,646.48. The agenda includes a public forum for residents to address the council, reports from departments, and a discussion on establishing a historical district in a future public meeting.

• Approval of July 7, 2025 Warrants in the Amount of $197,476.14
• Approval of Payroll in the Amount $44,646.48
• Public Forum for resident comments
• Discussion on the Establishment of Historical District in Marion (future public meeting July 21, 2025)

City Council

The City Council will meet to approve city expenditures and payroll. The body will also discuss budget information, a recycling program proposal, and the sale of General Obligation Bonds.

• Approval of warrants in the amount of $221,834.20
• Approval of payroll in the amount of $44,102.84
• Update on the sale of General Obligation Bonds
• Discussion on Recycling Program and Proposal
• Budget information

City Council

The Marion City Council will discuss the issuance of General Obligation Bonds for public works and review liquor licenses for the Historic Elgin Hotel and Chingawassa Days. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding a beer garden in Central/Brooker Park.

• Ordinance No. 1519 and Resolution #2507 for General Obligation Bonds up to $1,000,000.00
• Ordinance # 1518 regarding a beer garden in Central/Brooker Park
• CMB License for the Historic Elgin Hotel
• Temporary CMB License for Chingawassa Days
• Approval of warrants totaling $114,965.83 and payroll of $44,665.48

City Council

The Marion City Council will meet to discuss the issuance of General Obligation Bonds for public works and consider liquor licenses for local events and businesses. The body will also review several city funds and ordinances.

• Ordinance No. 1519: Issuance of $1,000,000.00 in General Obligation Bonds for public works projects
• Resolution #2507: Delivery of General Obligation Bonds not to exceed $1,000,000.00
• Chingawassa Ordinance #1518: Beer Garden in Central/Brooker Park
• CMB Licenses for Chingawassa Days and the Historic Elgin Hotel
• Approval of warrants for $114,965.83 and payroll for $44,665.48

City Council

The Marion City Council will meet to discuss ordinances regarding water system construction and the designation of main trafficways. The body will also review expenditures for the Guest Tax Fund and airport repairs.

• Approval of warrants totaling $200,751.05 and payroll of $43,273.84
• Ordinance 1517: Acquisition and construction of water system improvements
• Ordinance 1516: Designating certain streets as main trafficways
• Change order for airport crack repair
• Guest Tax Fund expenditure request

City Council

This special meeting will recess into executive session to discuss hiring a city administrator, a non-elected personnel matter. The public portion is limited to approval of the agenda and adjournment. No other business is scheduled.

• Executive session to discuss hiring for the City Administrator position (K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1))

City Council

The City Council will consider the appointment of Sydnee Fahey to the Marion Library Board and review the 2024 audit. The meeting includes discussions on police records retention and firearms policies, as well as various state grant projects.

• Approval of warrants in the amount of $297,669.89
• Approval of payroll in the amount of $43,102.73
• Appointment of Sydnee Fahey to the Marion Library Board
• Presentation of 2024 Audit by Loyd Group, LLC
• Police Department Public Records Retention and Firearms policies

City Council

The Marion City Council will vote on consent agenda items including warrants ($132,778.86) and payroll ($43,920.71), then take up a police handgun policy, a record retention policy, a dangerous structures report and resolution, and budgeted employee pay increases. They will also discuss a Kansas Department of Commerce grant project, an agreement with Governmental Assistance, and a fireworks permit. Executive sessions are planned for legal consultation and personnel matters.

• Approval of April 21st, 2025 warrants in the amount of $132,778.86 and payroll of $43,920.71
• Fireworks permit for Mark McAnarney
• Police Department Hand Gun Policy
• Police Department Record Retention Policy
• Dangerous Structures Report and Resolution

City Council

The Marion City Council will vote on consent agenda items including warrants of $370,334.22 and payroll of $42,208.05, and discuss updates on the Highway 56 scramble, Spring Fest, a Kansas Water Office grant, airport crack sealing, alley maintenance, a recycling presentation from Nisly Trash Service, an agreement with GAS Consultants for a low-to-moderate income survey, cleanup week, annual budgeted employee pay increases, and the city administrator search.

• Approval of March 17th, 2025 warrants totaling $370,334.22
• Approval of payroll in the amount of $42,208.05
• Update on crack sealing project at Marion Airport
• Agreement with GAS Consultants (Western Associates) to conduct an LMI survey for the city
• Discussion of annual budgeted employee pay increase

City Council

The Marion City Council will consider approving consent agenda items including warrants of $370,334.22 and payroll of $42,208.05. They will hear an update on the Highway 56 scramble project, a recycling presentation from Nisly Trash Service, and a proposed annual employee pay increase. The council will also receive updates on the city administrator search and a crack sealing project at the Marion Airport.

• Approval of warrants totaling $370,334.22
• Approval of payroll totaling $42,208.05
• Update on Highway 56 scramble project
• Nisly Trash Service recycling presentation
• Annual budgeted employee pay increase

City Council

The Marion City Council will meet to approve the consent agenda including warrants of $202,921.84 and payroll of $41,219.33, discuss insurance renewal, and receive an update on the Trail Grant Project. A public comment period and public forum are also scheduled.

• Consent agenda approval of warrants totaling $202,921.84
• Payroll approval in the amount of $41,219.33
• Insurance renewal discussion
• Trail Grant Project update
• Website discussion

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a liquor license for The Medicine Cabinet and an update on a KDOT grant. The body is also reviewing the purchase of Police and Public Works vehicles and RV Ordinance 1517.

• Approval of February 18th, 2025 warrants totaling $76,994.35
• Liquor license for The Medicine Cabinet
• Purchase of Police Dept/Public Works Dept. vehicles
• KDOT Grant Update
• RV Ordinance 1517

City Council

The Marion City Council will consider a conditional use permit for the Marion County Office Building parking lot. The council will also approve warrants totaling $277,188.02 and payroll of $41,274.13, along with the minutes from the February 3 meeting. Public comment and a public forum are scheduled, followed by a separate presentation on the Downtown Historic District at 7 p.m.

• Conditional use permit for Marion County Office Building parking lot
• Approval of warrants totaling $277,188.02
• Approval of payroll in the amount $41,274.13
• Approval of minutes from February 3, 2025 meeting
• Public forum for resident comments

City Council

The City Council will vote on warrants totaling $149,443.29 and payroll of $40,911.58. Members will receive updates on the City Administrator search and discuss several infrastructure and land-use projects.

• Approval of warrants in the amount of $149,443.29
• Approval of payroll in the amount of $40,911.58
• CUP for Marion County Office Building Parking Lot
• Locust Street Drainage Program
• Cemetery Wall Repair Extension

City Council

The Marion City Council will hear a proposal from Ben Moore to create a historic district, receive an update from John Deerdorff on the city administrator search, and discuss Blue Cross/Blue Shield renewal with Kelly Lister. The consent agenda includes approval of December 30, 2024 encumbrances ($147,381.25), January 7, 2025 warrants ($60,178.11), payroll ($42,930.26), and financial reports. Additionally, the council will consider reappointments to the Housing Board and appointments to the Museum Board, and approve 2025 work meeting dates.

• Ben Moore proposal for creation of a historic district
• John Deerdorff update on city administrator search
• Kelly Lister on Blue Cross/Blue Shield renewal
• Reappointment of Helen Reznicek to Housing Board of Directors
• Appointment of Jimmy Shipman and Marty Frederickson to Museum Board of Directors

City Council

This regular meeting includes approval of the consent agenda, which covers minutes from December 16, 2024, warrants totaling $180,688.95 (Dec 30) and $68,298.75 (Jan 6), and payroll of $41,180.82. The public may comment during the public forum. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from December 16, 2024 meeting
• Approval of December 30, 2024 warrants: $180,688.95
• Approval of January 6, 2025 warrants: $68,298.75
• Approval of payroll: $41,180.82
• Public forum for comments on city business

The Marion City Council met on January 7, 2025, and approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, warrants totaling $249,987.70, and payroll of $41,180.82, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. No substantive policy decisions were made; the only public comment was an introduction from the airport board spokesperson.

• Approved January 7, 2025 agenda (5-0)
• Approved December 16, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved December 30, 2024 warrants of $180,688.95 (5-0)
• Approved January 6, 2025 warrants of $68,298.75 (5-0)
• Approved payroll of $41,180.82 (5-0)

City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting with procedural items only. The council will consider approval of the consent agenda, which includes minutes from December 16, 2024, warrants totaling $180,688.95 and an unspecified amount for January 6, 2025, and payroll of $41,180.82. Public comment and a public forum are scheduled.

• Approval of December 30, 2024 warrants in the amount of $180,688.95
• Approval of January 6, 2025 warrants (amount not specified in agenda)
• Approval of payroll in the amount of $41,180.82
• Approval of minutes from December 16, 2024 meeting
• Public forum for resident comments