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 23, 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. MINUTES 1) Discuss/Approve minutes from the March 9, 2026 city council meeting. B. BOARD APPOINTMENTS 1) Approve the reappointment of Bill Nielsen to the Zoning Board for a new 5-year term. NEW BUSINESS 5. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND MUNICIPAL PLANNING A. Discuss/Approve Ordinance 4099 setting landscaping requirements for new commercial developments. B. Discuss/Adopt Resolution 2026-13, a Vacant Property Redevelopment Program application with Jason Churchill for 602 S. Eisenhower. C. Discuss/Approve FY26 TIF Grant Applications received through March 20, 2026. D. Discuss/Approve Ordinance 4100, Approving and adopting the FY27 Residential Exterior Improvement Program for Hub, Residential TIF I, Residential TIF II, and TIF XX Districts. E. Discuss/Approve Ordinance 4101, Approving and Adopting the FY27 Commercial Facade Renovation Program for the Hub, Residential TIF I, Residential TIF II, and TIF XX Districts. F. Discuss/Approve Ordinance 4102, approving the fourth amendment to the TIF Redevelopment Agreement with Marion Heights II, Inc. 6. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT A. Discuss/Approve an engineering agreement with Horner Shifrin for a phosphorus project at the Wastewater Treatment Facility. www.cityofmarionil.gov 350 Tower Square Plaza • Marion, IL 62959 • (618) 997-6281 • Fax (618) 997-2028 7. PUBLIC AFFAIRS A. Discuss/Approve executing documents to participate in the new national opioids six remnant defendants settlement. 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