City Council

City of RION MICHAEL W. ABSHER, MAYOR Public Affairs COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONERS DOUG PATTON JIM WEBB Accounts & Finances Streets & Public Improvements JOHN STOECKLIN JOHN M. BARWICK, JR. Public Property Public Health & Safety AGENDA FOR March 9, 2026 Marion City Council Meeting Marion City Hall at 5:30 PM CALL TO ORDER 1. ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS/AUDIENCE TO VISITORS (Subject to Ordinance No. 3128 as amended by Ordinance No. 3134) 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. INVOICES 1) Discuss/Approve Governmental Consulting Solutions, Inc invoice 7230 for $3,000 for March 2026 consulting services. 2) Approve a low-bid from BMI Supply for new spotlights at Marion Cultural and Civic Center. The purchase is covered by donations from the Marion Cultural and Civic Center Foundation and the Allen and Wanda McCabe Foundation. 3) Approve an invoice from Housman's Landscaping for planting 51 new trees. 4) Approve Invoice 1842 from Skuta Construction, INC. for a storm-sewer re-lining project at Finnucane and Glendale Streets. B. MINUTES 1) Discuss/Approve minutes from the February 23, 2026, city council meeting. NEW BUSINESS 5. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND MUNICIPAL PLANNING A. Discuss/Approve Ordinance 4096, a Residential TIF II Redevelopment Agreement with A&D Plumbing, LLC. B. Discuss/Adopt Resolution 2026-11, supporting an application by HTV Development, LLC to consider a residential development and the establishment of TIF XXI in support of the development. C. Discuss/Adopt Resolution 2026-12, approving a Vacant Property Incentive Program application from Thomas Real Estate Enterprises, LLC. for 202 S Future. D. Discuss/Approve FY26 TIF Grant Applications received through March 6, 2026. www.cityofmarionil.gov 350 Tower Square Plaza • Marion, IL 62959 • (618) 997-6281 • Fax (618) 997-2028  E. Discuss/Approve Ordinance 4097, approving a Plat of Subdivision known as Prairie View. (Castellano) F. Discuss/Approve Ordinance 4098, a Residential TIF I Redevelopment Agreement with Castellano Properties, LLC. (E. Main Street Project) 6. STREET DEPARTMENT A. Discuss/Adopt Resolution 2026-10 appropriating $75,486 in local funds for the South Market Street Safety Project. 7. PUBLIC AFFAIRS A. Discuss/Adopt Resolution 2026-09, naming the Morgan Avenue Roundabout as the "Trooper Lory L. Price Memorial Roundabout." B. Discuss/Approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with Marion Unit 2 regarding residential development at 1120 Midway Court. 8. COMMISSIONER REPORTS 9. MISCELLANEOUS 10. CLOSED/EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF NEEDED) LITIGATION, PROPERTY, PERSONNEL. 11. MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT www.cityofmarionil.gov 350 Tower Square Plaza • Marion, IL 62959 • (618) 997-6281 • Fax (618) 997- 2028