Marion public meetings in 2025

City Council Agendas

The Marion City Council will consider a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a stop‑sign installation on Lee Street at Dennison Avenue, budget appropriations for 2026, a salary reduction ordinance, and a request for supplemental senior‑center funding. A key item is an ordinance authorizing the Service Director to contract Hazen and Sawyer for planning and design of a leachate treatment system at the Water Pollution Control Center, with emergency funding. The council will also vote on appropriations for transit lights, the SCMR fund, and state OPWC funds.

• Ordinance 2025-123: authorize stop signs at Lee St & Dennison Ave (Traffic Commission 6‑0 recommendation)
• Ordinance 2025-130: authorize contract with Hazen and Sawyer for leachate treatment system at WPCC (Streets and Sewers Committee 3‑0 recommendation)
• Resolution 2025-025: request mayor seek supplemental funding from Marion County Commissioners for 10% senior center budget reduction
• Ordinance 2025-131: request appropriations for Transit Department fund (Finance Committee 2‑0 recommendation)
• Ordinance 2025-133: approve additional appropriations of OPWC state funds for 2025 (Finance Committee 2‑0 recommendation)

Committee Agendas

Five council committees are meeting to discuss fiscal appropriations, infrastructure contracts, and city services. Key items include a proposed 2026 budget and a request for supplemental funding for the Senior Center.

• Contract with Hazen and Sawyer for a leachate treatment system at the Water Pollution Control Center
• Ordinance 2026-001 regarding appropriations for salaries and benefits for fiscal year 2026
• Resolution requesting supplemental funding from Marion County Commissioners for a projected 10% reduction in the Senior Center budget
• Ordinance to re-establish the council's information systems committee
• Appropriations for the Transit Department Fund, SCMR Fund, and OPWC funds from the State of Ohio

City Council Agendas

City Council will discuss the enforcement of commercial building codes and the establishment of a building code enforcement department. The body is also reviewing a first-quarter budget appropriation for 2026 and a cybersecurity policy.

• Ordinance 2025-117: Vacating part of a 16.5 foot public alley in the Patten & Wallace Addition
• Ordinance 2025-123: Placing stop signs on Lee Street at Dennison Ave
• Ordinance 2026-002: Appropriations for salaries and benefits for the first quarter of 2026
• Resolution 2025-024: Opposition to Columbia Gas's proposed rate increase
• Ordinance 2025-128: Salary reduction for Council President and Council members

Committee Agendas

The Legislation Codes and Regulations Committee will consider annual liquor permit renewals. The Public Utilities Committee will discuss a resolution that opposes Columbia Gas’s request to raise gas service rates and asks the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to deny the request. The Finance Committee will review audits for 2021‑2025, address penalties and IRS fees, and consider budget appropriations for FY 2026, including an ordinance for salaries and benefits.

• Annual Liquor Permit Renewals (Legislation Codes Committee)
• Resolution opposing Columbia Gas’s request to increase gas service rates (Public Utilities Committee)
• Audits for 2021‑2025 and related credit rating considerations (Finance Committee)
• Penalties, appeals, and IRS fee assessments (Finance Committee)
• Ordinance 2026-001: budget appropriations for salaries and benefits for FY 2026 (Finance Committee)

City Council Agendas

Marion City Council will consider ordinances to certify commercial building codes and establish a building code enforcement department. The body will also vote on a cybersecurity policy and a resolution opposing a water rate increase.

• Ordinance to certify commercial building codes
• Ordinance to establish commercial building code enforcement department
• Ordinance adopting a cybersecurity policy
• Resolution opposing Ohio American Water rate increase
• Ordinance vacating part of Patten Street alley

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will consider two items. The first is a lot split application for the property at 615 N. State Street, with a staff variance report attached. The second is a variance request for the property at 493 Mt. Vernon Avenue, also accompanied by a staff report. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Lot split application for 615 N. State Street
• Variance request for 493 Mt. Vernon Avenue

Committee Agendas

Four city council committees are meeting to discuss a resolution opposing Aqua Ohio water rate increases and the 2026 budget appropriations. Other business includes a new cybersecurity policy and traffic studies for Lee and Silver Streets.

• Resolution opposing Aqua Ohio's request to increase water service rates
• Ordinance to make appropriations for salaries and benefits for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
• Ordinance adopting a Cybersecurity policy in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 9.64
• Traffic studies for Lee Street and Silver Street
• Ordinance for additional appropriations of OPWC Funds from the State of Ohio

City Council Agendas

The council will consider ordinances to certify and enforce Ohio commercial building codes, amend the ordinance that creates the Economic Development Director position, and appropriate additional funds to the Energy Special Improvement District for 2025. It will also vote on a Patten Street alley vacation, a transit funding authorization, and opioid settlement appropriations.

• Ordinance 2025-104: certification to enforce state commercial building codes
• Ordinance 2025-105: establishment of a city commercial building code enforcement department
• Ordinance 2025-106: amendment to re‑establish the Economic Development Director position
• Ordinance 2025-111: additional appropriations in the Energy Special Improvement District (ESID) fund
• Ordinance 2025-117: vacation of part of a 16.5‑foot public alley on Patten Street

Committee Agendas

Three council committees will meet to discuss opposing Aqua Ohio water rate increases and reviewing city audits from 2021-2025. The body will also consider several appropriation ordinances and a public alley vacation on Patten Street.

• Resolution opposing Aqua Ohio's request to increase water service rates
• Ordinance to vacate part of a 16.5 foot public alley off Patten St.
• Review of city audits for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025
• Ordinance for additional appropriations of OPWC Funds from the State of Ohio
• Ordinance authorizing the Service Director to apply for and administer an ODOT Grant

City Council Agendas

The Marion City Council meeting on Oct 27, 2025 will consider several ordinances, including establishing a commercial building code enforcement department, re‑creating the Economic Development Director position, and approving additional appropriations for the Energy Special Improvement District, a vehicle auction, and a Transportation Alternatives Program grant. Each ordinance has a 3‑0 recommendation from the Finance Committee or the appropriate committee. The council will also receive reports, a mayoral update, and public comments.

• Ordinance 2025-104 – certification to enforce Ohio commercial building codes in Marion.
• Ordinance 2025-105 – creation of a City Commercial Building Code Enforcement Department.
• Ordinance 2025-106 – amendment to re‑establish the Economic Development Director position.
• Ordinance 2025-111 – additional appropriations in the Energy Special Improvement District fund for the year ending Dec 31 2025.
• Ordinance 2025-112 – authorization of public auction of one former Parks Department vehicle declared an emergency.

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on October 14, 2025 to consider two pending applications. Item 1 is a lot split request for the property at 615 N. State Street, with an accompanying staff variance report. Item 2 is an alley vacation request for 126 Patten Street, also with a staff report. No other business is listed.

• Lot split request for 615 N. State Street
• Alley vacation request for 126 Patten Street

City Council Agendas

The Marion City Council will vote on a series of ordinances and a resolution, including a tax‑rate resolution that authorizes levy amounts and declares an emergency. Other items include an alley vacation on Park Blvd, rezoning of 144 Waterloo Street, creation of a commercial building code enforcement department, and the auction of a municipal airport vehicle. The meeting also addresses grant appropriations, insurance fund allocations, and the re‑establishment of the Economic Development Director position.

• Ordinance 2025-094: Vacate a 16.5‑ft alley south of lot 1695 and north of lot 1696 on Park Blvd.
• Ordinance 2025-097: Rezone 144 Waterloo St from R‑1C (single‑family high density) to R‑2 (general dwelling).
• Ordinance 2025-105: Establish the City of Marion Commercial Building Code Enforcement Department.
• Resolution 2025-021: Accept tax levy rates, authorize necessary levies, and declare an emergency.
• Ordinance 2025-110: Authorize public auction of one vehicle previously used by the Marion Municipal Airport.

City Council Agendas

The Marion City Council will consider a series of ordinances, including a vote of no confidence in Treasurer Tommy Reese. Other items include designating city deposits, appropriating a Strongtowns donation, a fire levy appropriation, and rezoning 144 Waterloo Street. The council will also address an alley vacation on Park Blvd and several budget-related appropriations.

• Ordinance 2025-103: Vote of no confidence in Treasurer Tommy Reese and emergency declaration
• Ordinance 2025-098: Designation of city deposits and emergency declaration
• Ordinance 2025-099: Appropriation of Strongtowns donation funds
• Ordinance 2025-100: Fire levy fund appropriation for FY ending Dec 31 2025
• Ordinance 2025-097: Rezoning 144 Waterloo St from R‑1C to R‑2

City Council Agendas

The Marion City Council will meet on September 8, 2025, to vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including a tax abatement for Fastenal Co and Leonard J. Clouse for property development at 583 W. Fairground Street, a fire station project agreement, and an airport taxiway lighting system grant application.

• Tax abatement for Fastenal Co and Leonard J. Clouse at 583 W. Fairground Street
• Ordinance for additional appropriations to the Law Director’s Office
• Ordinance authorizing FY26 ODOT aviation grant funds for taxiway C lighting system reconstruction at Marion Municipal Airport
• Resolution approving agreement with McCall Sharp architecture for Fire Station Project
• Ordinance vacating part of a 16.5-foot public alley on Park Blvd

City Council Agendas

Marion City Council will vote on a community reinvestment area agreement for property development and the election of a President Pro Tempore. The body is also considering several appropriations and the transfer of land to the Tri-Rivers Career Center.

• Resolution 2025-015: Tax abatement for Fastenal Co and Leonard J. Clouse at 583 W. Fairground Street
• Ordinance 2025-088: Transfer of real property from Marion Land Bank Program to Tri-Rivers Career Center
• Ordinance 2025-087: Disposal of vehicles no longer necessary for public purpose
• Ordinance 2025-091: Additional appropriations for the Aquatics Center
• Resolution 2025-018: Election of a President Pro Tempore of Council

City Council Agendas

The City Council will discuss a community reinvestment area agreement for property at 583 W. Fairground Street. The body is also reviewing national opioid settlement terms and several fund appropriations.

• Resolution 2025-015: Tax abatement for Fastenal Co and Leonard J. Clouse at 583 W. Fairground Street
• Resolutions 2025-016 and 2025-017: Acceptance of national opioid settlement terms
• Ordinance 2025-083: Appropriation for Senior Center vehicles via Ohio DOT and US DOT
• Ordinance 2025-059: Re-declaring support for Can Do!
• Ordinances 2025-084, 2025-085, and 2025-086: Appropriation amendments for Capital Improvement, Service Contracts, and Insurance Proceeds funds

City Council Agendas

Marion City Council will consider an ordinance to place a question on the November 2025 ballot regarding the election of a Charter Commission. The body is also reviewing several appropriation adjustments for city funds and grants.

• Ordinance 2025-060: Ballot question for a commission to frame a city charter
• Ordinance 2025-076: Additional appropriation for paving within the city
• Ordinance 2025-077: Appropriation adjustments for County Land Bank demolitions
• Ordinance 2025-078: Appropriation adjustments for Workforce Mobility Grant
• Ordinance 2025-082: Establishment of a Central Ohio Regional Planning Organization funds program

City Council Agendas

City Council will discuss increasing Marion Area Transit rates and consider several ordinances regarding zoning, budget appropriations, and a potential charter commission. The meeting includes public hearings for two rezoning requests on East Center Street.

• Rezoning 739, 749, and 757 E. Center St. from O-I-A to C-5 (General Business District)
• Rezoning East Center St. between Seffner Ave, Reed Ave, and Barnhart St. from O-I-A to R-2 (General Dwelling)
• Ordinance to place a question on the November 2025 ballot regarding a Charter Commission
• Resolution adopting the city tax budget for the year ending December 31, 2025
• Agreement with the State of Ohio Attorney General's Office to collect delinquent income tax debt

City Council Agendas

The City Council will consider adopting the 2025 tax budget and a proposal to place a charter commission question on the November 2025 ballot. The body is also reviewing several zoning changes and appropriations for city services.

• Resolution 2025-013: Adopting the tax budget for the year ending December 31, 2025
• Ordinance 2025-060: Placing a question on the November 2025 ballot to choose a Charter Commission
• Ordinance 2025-061: Rezoning 739, 749, and 757 E. Center St. from O-I-A to C-5
• Ordinance 2025-062: Rezoning East Center St. (between Seffner Ave, Reed Ave, and Barnhart St) from O-I-A to R-2
• Resolution 2025-014: Selecting McCall Sharp Architecture, LLC for the fire station project

City Council Agendas

City Council will vote on the 2025 tax budget and several ordinances regarding zoning changes and city appropriations. The body is also considering a ballot question for a Charter Commission election in November 2025.

• Resolution 2025-013 to adopt the city tax budget for the year ending December 31, 2025
• Rezoning 777 East Center Street from O-I-A to C-5 (General Business District)
• Rezoning 739, 749, and 757 East Center Street from O-I-A to C-5 (General Business District)
• Rezoning East Center Street between Seffner Ave/Reed Ave and Seffner Ave/Barnhart St from O-I-A to R-2 (General Dwelling)
• Ordinance 2025-058 to regulate accessory solar energy systems in the zoning code

City Council Agendas

Marion City Council will decide on a street vacation and two Community Development Block Grant programs at this meeting. The council will also consider amendments to bonding rules for employees and meeting procedures, plus budget adjustments for police and other departments.

• Vote on Ordinance 2025-047 to vacate Hoyle Street right-of-way
• Vote on Ordinance 2025-054 to establish CDBG program and authorize downtown grants
• Vote on Ordinance 2025-055 to authorize flexible CDBG grants for downtown buildings
• Consider Ordinance 2025-050 amending employee bonding requirements
• Consider Ordinance 2025-053 rezoning 777 E. Center St. from O-I-A to C-5 district

The council adopted Ordinance 2025-050, amending Chapter 149.01 to require surety bonds for certain employees, with an 9‑0 vote. An amendment adding Exhibit A to the ordinance also passed 9‑0. The council set Ordinance 2025-049 to a date certain of June 23, 2025 (8‑1) and defeated Ordinance 2025-047 vacating Hoyle Street (9‑0). The three‑reading rule was suspended by an 8‑1 vote.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-050 (employee bonding) 9-0
• Amended Ordinance 2025-050 to add Exhibit A 9-0
• Suspended three‑reading rule 8-1
• Defeated Ordinance 2025-047 (Hoyle Street vacation) 9-0
• Set Ordinance 2025-049 to June 23, 2025 date certain 8-1
• Approved summary of proceedings for 5‑12‑2025 9-0

City Council Agendas

The Marion City Council will consider a resolution authorizing up to $9 million in bonds for a new fire station, a rezone at 777 East Center Street, and a street vacation on Hoyle Street that the Streets and Sewers Committee recommended rejecting. Other items include a second street vacation, CDBG grant applications, and several ordinance amendments. The council will also take up a resolution endorsing a TREX transfer to the Mega Moo project, though the application has been withdrawn.

• Resolution 2025-012 authorizing up to $9,000,000 in bonds for constructing a new fire station and related equipment
• Ordinance 2025-053 rezoning 777 East Center Street from O-I-A to C-5 (General Business)
• Ordinance 2025-047 vacating part of Hoyle Street; committee recommended rejection
• Ordinance 2025-041 vacating a public alley near State Street (McGeorge Enterprises) with Planning Commission approval
• Ordinances 2025-054 and 2025-055 authorizing applications for CDBG and Flexible Downtown Buildings grants

City Council Agendas

The Marion City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several zoning amendments to allow adult-use cannabis dispensaries, opioid treatment programs, and recovery housing in specific commercial and residential districts. It will also consider street and alley vacations, appointments to city boards, a Safe Streets for All grant application, and designation of public depositories. Committee recommendations range from unanimous approval to rejection on the Hoyle Street vacation.

• Ordinance 2025-008 to allow recreational marijuana sales in C-2 through C-5 commercial districts (public hearing, 3-0 committee recommendation).
• Ordinance 2025-036 to allow opioid treatment programs in O-I institutional district (public hearing, 3-0 committee recommendation).
• Ordinance 2025-009 to allow recovery housing in R-3 multifamily and C-3, C-4 commercial districts (public hearing, 3-0 committee recommendation).
• Ordinance 2025-047 to vacate part of Hoyle Street; Streets and Sewers Committee recommended rejection (3-0) (public hearing).
• Resolution 2025-010 to confirm Benjamin Moore to the Marion City Planning Commission; Resolution 2025-011 to confirm Bob Goyer to the Marion Port Authority Board.

City Council Agendas

Marion City Council will discuss updating zoning codes to allow opioid treatment programs and office-based facilities. The body is also reviewing two public alley vacations and several appropriation ordinances for city funds and training.

• Ordinance 2025-036: Amending zoning code to include opioid treatment programs in O-I and Institutional Districts
• Ordinance 2025-032: Vacating part of a public alley along Lot 8867 in Marion-Osgood Addition
• Ordinance 2025-041: Vacating part of a public alley west of Lots 43 and 44 and east of Lots 53 and 54
• Ordinance 2025-042: Appropriating funds and accepting reimbursement from the Natureworks program
• Resolution 2025-010 and 2025-011: Confirming appointments of Benjamin Moore to Planning Commission and Bob Goyer to Port Authority

City Council Agendas

The Marion City Council will consider a resolution endorsing the TREX transfer to an economic development project (Mega Moo), which received split committee recommendations. Other items include ordinances for the 2025 street resurfacing project, a contract for long-term control plan improvements, and zoning amendments to allow opioid treatment programs in office-institutional districts. The council will also vote on street vacations, grant applications, and appropriations adjustments.

• Resolution 2025-007: TREX Mega Moo economic development endorsement (split committee votes)
• Ordinance 2025-034: Authorize bids for 2025 Street Resurfacing Project 25-1R
• Ordinance 2025-035: Contract with Kirk Brothers for LTCP Phases 2 & 3 CSO improvements
• Ordinance 2025-036: Amend zoning to allow opioid treatment programs in O-I district
• Ordinance 2025-032: Vacate part of alley along east and south sides of Lot 8867

City Council Agendas

City Council will hold third reading of ordinances to amend zoning for adult-use cannabis dispensaries and recovery housing, and consider a resolution endorsing the TREX Mega Moo economic development project. New business includes approval of a road salt contract, donation of police vehicles, and ratification of the AFSCME Local 1158 collective bargaining agreement. Several grant applications and budget appropriations are also on the agenda.

• Third reading of Ordinance 2025-008 to amend zoning to allow adult-use cannabis dispensaries in C-2, C-3, C-4, and C-5 commercial districts (committee recommended 3-0).
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-009 to define and permit recovery housing in R-3 multifamily and C-3, C-4 districts (committee recommended 3-0).
• Resolution 2025-007 endorsing the TREX Mega Moo economic development project, with a 2-1 committee recommendation to approve and a 2-1 recommendation to disapprove from another committee.
• Ordinance 2025-021 authorizing donation of unneeded police vehicles to Tri-Rivers Career Center.
• Ordinance 2025-028 ratifying the AFSCME Local 1158 collective bargaining agreement with the City of Marion.

City Council Agendas

The Marion City Council will consider second readings of resolutions and ordinances including a solid waste management plan update, zoning amendments to allow adult-use cannabis dispensaries and recovery housing, and new definitions for opioid treatment and cannabis. New business includes a resolution endorsing an economic development project (TREX transfer), adoption of a transit drug/alcohol policy, zoning definition updates, grant applications for recreational trails and safe routes to school, an appropriations amendment, a farm lease near the airport, and a design phase for runway and taxiway rehabilitation at the municipal airport.

• Second reading of ordinance to allow adult-use cannabis dispensaries in C-2 through C-5 commercial districts.
• Second reading of ordinance to add recovery housing as permitted use in R-3, C-3, and C-4 districts.
• Resolution endorsing the TREX transfer as an economic development project (Mega Moo).
• Ordinance to authorize design phase for Runway 13/31 surface rehabilitation, NAVAIDS, lighting, and Taxiway C at Marion Municipal Airport with FAA/ODOT grants.
• Ordinance to lease city-owned farmland adjacent to the Marion Municipal Airport.

City Council Agendas

City Council will hold second readings on several ordinances including zoning changes to allow adult-use cannabis dispensaries and recovery housing in commercial and multifamily districts. Also on the agenda are approval of a solid waste management plan update, acceptance of energy efficiency grant funds, and authorization for a new electric power aggregation contract.

• Resolution 2025-004: Approve five-year update to DDKM joint solid waste management plan.
• Ordinance 2025-004: Accept reimbursement from EECBG grant for energy efficiency improvements (ballfield lights).
• Ordinance 2025-008: Amend zoning to allow adult-use cannabis dispensaries in C-2 through C-5 commercial districts.
• Ordinance 2025-009: Amend zoning to allow recovery housing in R-3 multifamily and C-3/C-4 commercial districts.
• Ordinance 2025-012: Authorize electric aggregation contract with lowest responsible supplier for city aggregation program.

City Council Agendas

Marion City Council holds a regular meeting starting with the State of the City Address by Mayor Bill Collins. Old business includes an ordinance for ongoing inter-budget transfers and a reaffirmation of financial support for Downtown Marion Inc. New business features resolutions opposing Columbia Gas's proposed rate increase, approving a joint solid waste management plan update, and authorizing grant applications for tire recycling and energy efficiency. Several budget adjustment ordinances are also up for vote.

• Resolution 2025-005: Council opposition to Columbia Gas rate increase, requesting PUCO deny the proposal.
• Ordinance 2025-002: Re-declares support for Downtown Marion Inc. with financial backing for revitalization.
• Ordinance 2025-004: Authorizes mayor to accept a reimbursement grant from the federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program.
• Resolution 2025-004: Approves the five-year update of the Delaware, Knox, Marion, Morrow solid waste management plan.
• Ordinance 2024-133: Enables inter-budget transfers per Auditor of State directives; Ordinance 2025-005 and 006 cover carryover and appropriation adjustments for 2025.

City Council Agendas

The Marion City Council will consider a zoning amendment to allow opioid treatment programs in Office-Institutional districts, following a 3-0 committee recommendation and a public hearing set for April 28. Other business includes accepting a Natureworks grant from the Ohio DNR, two alley vacation ordinances, and appointment confirmations for the Planning Commission and Port Authority. Several appropriation adjustments for insurance, treasurer training, and deposit designations are also on the agenda.

• ORDINANCE 2025-036: Amends zoning code 1139.01 to permit opioid treatment programs in O-I and Institutional districts (public hearing 04/28/2025).
• ORDINANCE 2025-042: Authorizes appropriation and acceptance of reimbursement funds from the Natureworks Program (Ohio DNR).
• ORDINANCE 2025-032: Vacates 13-foot-wide public alley along Evans Road, retaining permanent easement rights.
• ORDINANCE 2025-041: Vacates 16.5-foot public alley on State Street (McGeorge Enterprises).
• RESOLUTIONS 2025-010 and 2025-011: Confirm Benjamin Moore to Planning Commission and Bob Goyer to Port Authority.

City Council Agendas

The Marion City Council will consider several items including a resolution opposing First Energy's proposed rate increase, ordinances authorizing street resurfacing on MAR4D/309, and renewing financial support for Downtown Marion Inc. A public hearing is scheduled for an ordinance to vacate part of Chase Street and a 12'5" alley. The council will also consider an enabling ordinance for inter-budget transfers.

• Resolution opposing First Energy's proposed rate increase and requesting PUCO denial
• Ordinance authorizing plans and contracts for MAR4D/309 street resurfacing project
• Ordinance re-declaring support for Downtown Marion Inc. with financial backing for revitalization
• Public hearing on vacating part of Chase Street and a 12'5" alley (First Church of the Nazarene)
• Ordinance enabling inter-budget transfers per Auditor of State directives